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This week's Torah Podcast tells the story of that momentous night. The night Rachel's destiny was changed forever, when she was switched under the Chuppah for her sister Leah, forfeiting her right to marry Yaakov. Today we explore this incredible story and its ramifications that impact our lives today. Music Credits: "Mama Rochel" by Abie Rotenberg, Sung by Yaakov Shwekey. Support the show------------------ Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content! SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregati...

Welcome to this week's Torah Podcast. Starting with an eye-opening insight from Rav Wolbe on child-rearing before moving onto the famous question of the Beis Halevi on our Parsha, join us for a lesson-filled, thought-provoking Dvar Torah on this week's Parsha. Good Shabbas! Support the show------------------ Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content! SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational mussar! Listen on Spotify or the new Jewish music and Podcast strea...

In this week's Torah Podcast, we explore the countless lessons we learn from Avraham Avinu in our Parsha. We discuss one critical point about character perfection and self-improvement, developing an idea from the Rambam, before finishing with some advice from our sages on what to look for in a spouse. Good Shabbos! Could this "Middah" be hurting your business? "Is she even Jewish?" Support the show------------------ Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content! SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation ...

In this week's Torah podcast: First, we explore what life was like in the cities of Sodom and Amorah and their outlook on kindness. Developing a concept from a Medrash in Yalkut Shemoni, we examine the Jewish people's illustrious history, from Avraham Avinu until today. Antisemitism throughout the generations. The eternal battle of good vs. evil. Support the show------------------ Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content! SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motiv...

In this week's Torah talk, we discuss the upbringing and achievements of Avraham Avinu. Diving into the Bracha Hashem gave him and Avraham's response, we uncover one way Avraham viewed this world and how that altered his thought-and should alter ours. Is basic faith considered righteousness? Who made the wristwatch? Support the show------------------ Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content! SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational mussar! Listen on Spot...

This week's Torah Podcast discusses why Noach was severely punished for planting a vineyard. Building on Rav Elchonan Wasserman's answer, we explore one genuinely novel and valuable insight. Good Shabbos! Support the show------------------ Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content! SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational mussar! Listen on Spotify or the new Jewish music and Podcast streaming platform 24six! Find all Torah talks and listen to featured episo...

The first Torah podcast of this new parsha cycle discusses how the world runs and relies on Tefillah, Prayer. Citing a Rashi, a Gemara, and insight from Rav Shimon Schwab, it all culminates with one inspiring point. When was the foliage created? Why aren't my efforts working? Support the show------------------ Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content! SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational mussar! Listen on Spotify or the new Jewish music and Podcast s...

In this week's Torah Podcast, we discuss two essential Jewish leadership qualities that Moshe Rabbeinu exemplified throughout his life. What did Moshe's funeral look like? Why do we pay our Rabbi's? Support the show------------------ Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content! SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational mussar! Listen on Spotify or the new Jewish music and Podcast streaming platform 24six! Find all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes ...

In this week's Torah Podcast, we dive into the study of our past and future and why knowledge of previous errors and proper contemplation of the outcomes of our actions is our greatest asset. Support the show------------------ Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content! SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational mussar! Listen on Spotify or the new Jewish music and Podcast streaming platform 24six! Find all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our ne...

Two seemingly contradictory halachos, a Rambam and Brisker Rav, lead us to one fascinating insight. Support the show------------------ Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content! SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational mussar! Listen on Spotify or the new Jewish music and Podcast streaming platform 24six! Find all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our new website, themotivationcongregation.org Questions or Comments? Please email me @ michaelbr...

A gutten erev shabbas! In this week's edition of The Torah Podcast, we discuss the Mitzvah of Hakhel, and why babies must be brought. Our vort culminates with the idea that will leave you refreshed and inspired in your Avodas Hashem. Working without seeing the fruits of your labor Continuing Avraham's legacy Support the show------------------ Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content! SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational mussar! Listen on Spotify or t...

Our parsha begins on Moshe Rabbeinu's final day on this earth and continues to describe the renewal of the covenant. In this Dvar Torah, we discuss why a new covenant was needed and expound upon Ramban's famous essay on the nature of lust. How to overcome cravings, desires, and, urges The most important word in our vocabulary Support the show------------------ Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content! SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational mussar! List...

In this week's original insight on the parsha, we discuss the fascinating commandment found in the fourth aliyah and explore the root and depth of the mitzvah. Join us as we unearth one of the essential ideas taught by the mussar masters—a timely vort for the month of Elul. Good Shabbas! Creating your mission statement "Know thyself" Welcoming the health inspector Support the show------------------ Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content! SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podc...

In this week's Dvar Torah, we discuss a vital tactic we can use in our fight against the yetzer hara. We explore a critical insight for Chodesh Elul and uncover the pshat that lives beneath the first narrative discussed in our parsha. Gut Shabbas! You are missing your workout and eating that doughnut. I am cooling off purgatory. Movie theater popcorn. Support the show------------------ Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content! SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily...

In this special edition of The Torah Podcast, we dive deep into the idea of cause and effect. In a short Dvar Torah, we discuss why the cause of any action is more important than the outcome. Based on a pasuk in our Parsha and Rashi's commentary, we unearth a valuable and practical tool you can use today. Can hatred be worse than murder? They are solving problems at their root. Support the show------------------ Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content! SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Cong...

In this short Dvar Torah on the parsha, we discuss the importance of remaining on the path of righteousness. We all make mistakes, but it's about losing the battle and winning the war. Moshe Rabbeinu clues us into the Derech/path towards Hashem; it is here that we merit divine assistance. Increase your Siyata Dishmaya. You can't dance at two weddings. Support the show------------------ Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content! SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily ...

This short Dvar Torah on the parsha discusses a fascinating Eben Ezra, the fifth commandment, and motor vehicle accidents. A foundational Torah insight is drawn from this week's parsha. The fear hierarchy. Step one on our climb to our spiritual summit. Support the show------------------ Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content! SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational mussar! Listen on Spotify or the new Jewish music and Podcast streaming platform 24six!...

We are commanded in this week's parsha to go above the letter of the law and to make compromises at the proper time. Simply put, to be a mentch and do the right thing. In this short Dvar Torah, we discuss knowing if you are truly doing what's right and just. How to be a mensch. I am finding the path of the just. Support the show------------------ Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content! SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational mussar! Listen on Spotify o...

Shabbos Nachamu, the Shabbos following Tisha B'Av, brings comfort and happiness. It shares a deep connection to Tu B'av, which spurs only more of these same feelings. This leaves us with one question: What is comfort? What solace have we found since the destruction of the Beis Hamikdash. In this short Dvar Torah, we discuss this week's parsha in-depth and shine a new light on Shabbos Nachamu. What comfort did we receive? What does "Nechama" actually mean? Why are we so joyous this shabbas? S...

In today's episode: Parshas Vaeschanan is packed with iconic pesukim. Perhaps the most recognizable is the commandment "to love God." In this episode, we decipher the path and proper way to attain the "love of God." Then we explore how Rav Yerucham Levovitz explained the pasuk. How to serve Hashem with your talents Your exceptional service of Hashem The path to fulfilling the mitzvah "to love God." Support the show------------------ Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content! SUBSCRIBE ...

In today's episode, we reflect on what we have lost on this sad day. The evil inclination set his sights on our temple and wiped it out. How can we beat him and rebuild that holy edifice, the Beis Hamikdash? One huge problem Do we have a chance to beat him? The only way to succeed Support the show------------------ Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content! SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational mussar! Listen on Spotify or the new Jewish music and Pod...

In this episode: This Tisha Ba'av feel the pain of what we have lost. We still suffer from the aftershocks of the Churban. Mourn and wail over our loss, and show Hashem how badly we want it back. Do we truly recognize what we have lost? How can I mourn something I never knew? Why we lost everything when the Beis Hamikdash was destroyed Support the show------------------ Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content! SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational mus...

The last book of the Torah begins with Moshe's last testament and final will—words of reproach and encouragement to his nation. Oddly enough, there is nothing about the future. Instead, all the Mussar is focused on the past. In this episode, we discuss a different way to view the study of mussar. Moshe's unique approach to reproach Step 1 on the path to growth The ultimate flatterer Support the show------------------ Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content! SUBSCRIBE to The Motivatio...

Joining together in sorrow explains that Rambam enables us to release our desire for revenge. One communal cause, no matter the cause-unites. The Rambam's connection between the Cohen Gadol and Cities of refuge Why does someone NEED to go to galus? Is Galus a Zechus? Support the show------------------ Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content! SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational mussar! Listen on Spotify or the new Jewish music and Podcast streaming...