Episodes

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May 17, 2023

48 Ways to Cheesecake & Artificial Intelligence

To do good and refrain from evil is the clarion call of all growth-oriented Jews. Today's episode focuses on the necessity of distinguishing what evil looks like to refrain from being involved in it. Support the Show. Join the WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content! JOIN HERE ---------------- SUBSCRIBE to The Weekly Parsha for an insightful weekly shiur on the Parsha of the week. Listen on Spotify or the new Jewish music and Podcast streaming platform 24six! Access all Torah...
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May 16, 2023

A Joy Unlike Any Other

Seeing life with this crucial characteristic makes things clear and vibrant. When one studies Hashem's Torah with this trait in mind, the world has no greater pleasure. Support the Show. Join the WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content! JOIN HERE ---------------- SUBSCRIBE to The Weekly Parsha for an insightful weekly shiur on the Parsha of the week. Listen on Spotify or the new Jewish music and Podcast streaming platform 24six! Access all Torah talks and listen to featured e...
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May 15, 2023

Purgatory Vs. Paradise

What stands between Heaven and Hell? Rashi in his commentary on Chumash illustrates the fine line that makes all the difference. Support the Show. Join the WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content! JOIN HERE ---------------- SUBSCRIBE to The Weekly Parsha for an insightful weekly shiur on the Parsha of the week. Listen on Spotify or the new Jewish music and Podcast streaming platform 24six! Access all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our new website, themotivatio...
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May 15, 2023

RAV AHARON KOTLER

Rav Aharon Kotler was a renowned Talmudic scholar and leader of the 20th-century Jewish world. He is known for founding one of the largest yeshivas in the world, namely BMG Lakewood Yeshiva in New Jersey, and for playing a significant role in rebuilding Torah study after the Holocaust. Rav Aharon Kotler was an incredible leader who impacted Judaism through his work and teachings. He inspired thousands of Jews to pursue their studies and practice their faith passionately and passionately. His leg...
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May 15, 2023

How to Change A Bad Habit, Cure Anxiety, and Learn For 18 Hours A Day

Harness the potent power of this readily accessible superpower. Support the Show. Join the WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content! JOIN HERE ---------------- SUBSCRIBE to The Weekly Parsha for an insightful weekly shiur on the Parsha of the week. Listen on Spotify or the new Jewish music and Podcast streaming platform 24six! Access all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our new website, themotivationcongregation.org ---------------- Questions or Comments? Please...
May 14, 2023

RAV AHARON KOTLER

Rav Aharon Kotler was a renowned Talmudic scholar and leader of the 20th-century Jewish world. He is known for founding one of the largest yeshivas in the world, namely BMG Lakewood Yeshiva in New Jersey, and for playing a significant role in rebuilding Torah study after the Holocaust. Rav Aharon Kotler was an incredible leader who impacted Judaism through his work and teachings. He inspired thousands of Jews to pursue their studies and practice their faith passionately and passionately. His leg...
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May 12, 2023

The Most Incredible Job In The World | Parshas Behar-Bechukosai

You've been selected to work for the most beautiful company in the world. Support the Show. Join the WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content! JOIN HERE ---------------- SUBSCRIBE to The Weekly Parsha for an insightful weekly shiur on the Parsha of the week. Listen on Spotify or the new Jewish music and Podcast streaming platform 24six! Access all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our new website, themotivationcongregation.org ---------------- Questions or Commen...
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May 11, 2023

Parshas Behar-Bechukosai 2023 | The Most Famous Rashi In The Torah

In this week's episode of The Weekly Parsha, we discuss the well-known analysis of Rashi in his first comment on Parshas Bechukosai. Often a misconstrued, fuzzy topic, we seek to clarify and illustrate this critical mitzvah of "Ameilus BaTorah!" In this week's Parsha: Behar Laws about resting land and crops every 7 and 50 years God permits the use of enslaved people with stipulations Obligation to eventually free servantsBechukotai: God promises rain to feed crops...
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May 11, 2023

HARD WORK BRINGS HAPPINESS (Behar-Bechukosai 2023)

Working on a task that a person deems worthwhile or beneficial promotes feelings of satisfaction, which drives up happiness. Support the Show. Join the WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content! JOIN HERE ---------------- SUBSCRIBE to The Weekly Parsha for an insightful weekly shiur on the Parsha of the week. Listen on Spotify or the new Jewish music and Podcast streaming platform 24six! Access all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our new website, themotivationcong...
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May 10, 2023

Jewish Propaganda

Propaganda: information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view. Support the Show. Join the WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content! JOIN HERE ---------------- SUBSCRIBE to The Weekly Parsha for an insightful weekly shiur on the Parsha of the week. Listen on Spotify or the new Jewish music and Podcast streaming platform 24six! Access all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our new webs...
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May 9, 2023

Lag BaOmer Bonfires Of Glory & Lessons From Rashbi

Lag BaOmer is a special day. In today's episode, a practical and applicable insight from the Nesivos Shalom. Support the Show. Join the WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content! JOIN HERE ---------------- SUBSCRIBE to The Weekly Parsha for an insightful weekly shiur on the Parsha of the week. Listen on Spotify or the new Jewish music and Podcast streaming platform 24six! Access all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our new website, themotivationcongregation.org --...
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May 9, 2023

Lag BaOmer 2023 🔥🏹

Big Torah about this holy day with a practical takeaway. Lag BaOmer is a Jewish religious holiday celebrated on the 33rd day of the Counting of the Omer. It marks the end of the mourning period of Sefirat HaOmer in some communities. It is also the Celebration of Rebbe Shimon Bar Yochai and the anniversary of his death according to modern kabbalistic tradition. Lag BaOmer is associated with the lighting of bonfires and pilgrimages to Meron, where Rebbe Shomin Bar Yochai is believed to be buri...
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May 7, 2023

Gedolim Stories | HaRav Meir Hershkowitz z"l

Baruch Dayan Ha'Emes: The Stamford Rosh Yeshiva, HaRav Meir Hershkowitz, has returned his soul to his Maker. We mourn the loss of a Torah giant who devoted his life to studying and teaching the Torah. His legacy lives on through the thousands of Talmidim he has taught around the globe and the generations of Torah he has Meyased. May his memory be a blessing. Support the Show. Join the WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content! JOIN HERE ---------------- SUBSCRIBE to The Weekly Pa...
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May 7, 2023

Consistent Service of Hashem

"If you can learn to do something consistently, you will discover more incredible strengths and opportunities within yourself than you could have imagined. So many people amount to a fraction of their true capability because they are inconsistent with what they do." Support the Show. Join the WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content! JOIN HERE ---------------- SUBSCRIBE to The Weekly Parsha for an insightful weekly shiur on the Parsha of the week. Listen on Spotify or the new J...
May 7, 2023

Gedolim Stories | HaRav Meir Hershkowitz z"l

Baruch Dayan Ha'Emes: The Stamford Rosh Yeshiva, HaRav Meir Hershkowitz, has returned his soul to his Maker. We mourn the loss of a Torah giant who devoted his life to studying and teaching the Torah. His legacy lives on through the thousands of Talmidim he has taught around the globe and the generations of Torah he has Meyased. May his memory be a blessing. Support the show Join The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content! ---------------- SUBSCRIB...
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May 5, 2023

Pesach Sheini & Parshas Emor - I Can. I Will. I Must.

What happened when a group of Jews in the Midbar were impure and could not bring the Karbon pesach? Their next move created a new mitzvah and holiday. Listen to today's episode and energize yourself on this special day. Support the Show. Join the WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content! JOIN HERE ---------------- SUBSCRIBE to The Weekly Parsha for an insightful weekly shiur on the Parsha of the week. Listen on Spotify or the new Jewish music and Podcast streaming platform 24si...
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May 4, 2023

Parshas Emor | The Holy Splash Zone

This week's parsha, Parshas Emor, delves into various laws about the Kohanim, the commandment to establish and protect the Jewish holidays, and the observance of Shabbos. The parsha concludes with a narrative about a blasphemer. Join us as we explore the significance of the Jewish holidays and how they teach us that not all time is created equal. We'll also discuss how to harness the power of our most important asset and use it to our advantage. Good Shabbos! Support the show Join The Moti...
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May 4, 2023

Parshas Emor

In this short Torah talk on the weekly Parsha, we explore the necessity of every Jew to develop and protect his gifts and unique talents. Sponsor: InKredible Kids Podcast-Pls Rate and Subscribe SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7apw8JHLnkQMhpyw6tlWTe?si=hI9wZpIsRzeKNQkAjhai4Q APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inkredible-kids/id1671592546?i=1000611757377 WEBSITE: https://inkrediblekids.org/listen Support the Show. Join the WhatsApp community for daily motivation...
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May 3, 2023

Shavuos Prep

As Jews, we are taught that we are all connected and are responsible for supporting and caring for one another. The concept of achdus, or unity, is a fundamental value in Jewish tradition and vital to our community's strength and well-being. Sponsor: InKredible Kids Podcast-Pls Rate and Subscribe SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7apw8JHLnkQMhpyw6tlWTe?si=hI9wZpIsRzeKNQkAjhai4Q APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inkredible-kids/id1671592546?i=1000611757377 WEBSITE: ht...
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May 2, 2023

HaGaon HaRav Meir Hershkowitz ZT”L

Baruch Dayan Ha'Emes: The Stamford Rosh Yeshiva, HaRav Meir Hershkowitz, has returned his soul to his Maker. We mourn the loss of a Torah giant who devoted his life to studying and teaching the Torah. His legacy lives on through the thousands of Talmidim he has taught around the globe and the generations of Torah he has Meyased. May his memory be a blessing. As his funeral and levaya are taking place, we are reminded of his immense impact on the Jewish community. He co-founded Yeshiva Bais Biny...
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May 2, 2023

HaGaon HaRav Meir Hershkowitz ZT”L

Baruch Dayan Ha'Emes: The Stamford Rosh Yeshiva, HaRav Meir Hershkowitz, has returned his soul to his Maker. We mourn the loss of a Torah giant who devoted his life to studying and teaching the Torah. His legacy lives on through the thousands of Talmidim he has taught around the globe and the generations of Torah he has Meyased. May his memory be a blessing. As his funeral and levaya take place, we are reminded of his immense impact on the Jewish community. He co-founded Yeshiva Bais Binyomi...
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May 1, 2023

Jewish Celebrities

Today, we must recognize that there is still much to be gained from recognizing “Torah Celebrities” among us – those living examples of authentic Torah values in their everyday lives. These people are seen as models of character traits that should be emulated and looked up to. They could include rabbis, teachers and scholars, communal and organizational leaders, activists, philanthropists, and inspiring individuals from all walks of life. These modern-day Torah Celebrities are worthy of admirat...
April 30, 2023

Rav Chaim and the Grasshopper

Once, while studying Maseches Chullin, Hagaon R’ Chaim Kanievsky Zt”l came across a sugyah related to chagovim (grasshoppers). To better understand the Poskim's perspective, Rav Chaim wished to see a specific type of grasshopper. He asked his daughter to bring one to him, but she couldn't find one. After resuming his studies, to his surprise, a grasshopper came through the window and landed on his Gemara. Rav Chaim examined it closely and let it go. Later, he realized that he needed to study th...