Podcast Episodes

Stairway to Heaven (3:15)

Rabbi Elazar from Modi’in shares a list of five very different things that disqualify its doer from Olam Haba. What is the connection between these f…

1 year ago

Alcohol in Moderation (3:14)

What are we living for? How ought we allocate our time? In this striking teaching we learn the difference between the facilitatory and things which a…

1 year ago

Hens, Goats, and Bears, Oh My! (3:11-13)

Rabbi Chanina Ben Dosa was a legendary Sage who lived towards the end of the Second Temple, and the Talmud relates many miraculous and inspirational …

1 year ago

Torah To-Go (3:10)

We put much focus on Torah study and Torah acquisition, and in this mishnah we learn about the other half of Torah greatness: Torah retention, which …

1 year ago

Stockpiling Diamonds (3:9)

In an unusually sharp statement, our Sages inform us of the severity of neglecting Torah study. The flip side is also true: Torah study is unfathomab…

1 year, 1 month ago

Charity or Piracy (3:8)

Why do we give charity? Is there a cap of 20% to how much we can give? In this mishna we learn about a striking rationale for charity, answer these q…

1 year, 1 month ago

Summoning God (3:7)

In Jewish literature, Torah is called the Word of God. In this mishna we learn about its ability to bridge the gap between man and his Creator.

This …

1 year, 1 month ago

Living on a Supernatural Plane (3:6)

What rules govern what happens in our lives? In this mishna we find that there are really three different realms, and that it is possible to upgrade …

1 year, 1 month ago

Nocturnal Opportunities (3:5)

Rabbi Chananya ben Chakhinai says: One who stays awake at night, and one who wanders on a road alone, and turns his heart to idleness, behold he is l…

1 year, 1 month ago

Paging the Divine Presence (3:3-4)

In successive teachings, our Sages share with us a way to usher ourselves into the Presence of the Almighty. It really is that simple.

This Ethics Po…

1 year, 1 month ago