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I'll Walk You Out: Parshat Shoftim

04 Sep 2024

Why is it so important to escort guests out after they visit?

Episode 60 03:25

Not All Superheroes Wear Capes: Parshat Ki Teitzei

12 Sep 2024

Always be ready to help.

Episode 59 02:25

Today's the Day: Parshat Ki Tavo

19 Sep 2024

Any plans for today?

Episode 58 03:00

Same Day Delivery: Parshat Nitzavim-Vayeilech

26 Sep 2024

We want it all, right now.

Episode 57 03:16

Just Ask: Rosh Hashana

01 Oct 2024

2 stories for Rosh Hashana.

Episode 56 03:12

A Day Like Purim: Yom Kippur

10 Oct 2024

What does my scary Purim costume have to do with Yom Kippur?

Episode 55 03:32

The Sukkot Mindset

15 Oct 2024

What is the essence of the holiday of Sukkot?

Episode 54 02:16

Flood's Over!: Parshat Noach

30 Oct 2024

Why did Noah wait to leave the ark after he confirmed that the floodwaters had subsided?

Episode 53 02:47

Role Models: Parshat Vayeira

14 Nov 2024

Who or what inspired Abraham to pray for the wicked residents of Sedom?

Episode 52 03:23

Awestruck: Parshat Chayei Sarah

21 Nov 2024

Why do we need to be told exactly where Isaac and Rebecca met for the first time?

Episode 51 03:30

The Wake-up Call: Parshat Toldot

28 Nov 2024

Why did G-d make sure that Jacob would have to resort to trickery in order to get the blessings of prosperity?

Episode 50 03:33

Forever Young: Parshat Vayeitzei

05 Dec 2024

What is the secret to extending your life?

Episode 49 03:37

The Haunted Hotel: Parshat Vayishlach

11 Dec 2024

What is it like to spend a night in the former headquarters of Hitler Youth?

Episode 48 03:08

Fake News: Parshat Vayeishev

19 Dec 2024

Don't believe everything you hear.

Episode 47 03:21

What If?: Parshat Vayigash

02 Jan 2025

A lesson from Saquon Barkley's historic season.

Episode 46 03:31

No Words: Parshat Vayechi

09 Jan 2025

Jacob's master class in self-restraint.

Episode 45 03:29

Do We Want to Be Great? - Parshat Shemot

16 Jan 2025

Our choices can change our lives.

Episode 44 02:48

Gratitude: Parshat Va'eira

23 Jan 2025

We have so many opportunities to say thank you.

Episode 43 03:20

Hostage Release: Parshat Bo

30 Jan 2025

A time for mourning and a time for joy.

Episode 42 03:09

Never Too Late: Parshat Beshalach

06 Feb 2025

A sincere prayer is always heard.

Episode 41 02:56

Learn or Lose: Parshat Yitro

13 Feb 2025

Jalen Hurts' teachable moment.

Episode 40 03:34

The Oral Law: Parshat Mishpatim

20 Feb 2025

How do we know that there must be an Oral Law in addition the written Torah?

Episode 39 03:41

Danger Zone: Parshat Terumah

27 Feb 2025

What is the greatest threat to the Jewish people?

Episode 38 02:27

Light Up Your Life: Parshat Tetzaveh

06 Mar 2025

Torah study is for everyone.

Episode 37 03:28

The Forgotten Hostage: Purim

12 Mar 2025

If we stop believing in G-d, our enemies win.

Episode 36 03:26

Too Much Time on My Hands: Parshat Vayakhel

20 Mar 2025

Got any free time?

Episode 35 03:33

Balancing the Books: Parshat Pekudei

27 Mar 2025

Who provided financial oversight over the the donations Moses collected for the Tabernacle?

Episode 34 03:23

Rich Man, Poor Man: Parshat Vayikra

03 Apr 2025

Why is wealth dangerous?

Episode 33 03:29

Too Much Information? - Passover

10 Apr 2025

Why does the Haggadah mention that Abraham's father was an idol worshipper?

Episode 32 03:57

Ask the Rabbi: Parshat Shemini

24 Apr 2025

Do you have your Rabbi on speed dial?

Episode 31 03:47

Flush the Losh: Parshat Tazria-Metzora

30 Apr 2025

Words are more powerful than we realize.

Episode 30 03:23

The Strike Zone: Parshat Acharei Mot-Kedoshim

08 May 2025

A change in Major League Baseball leads to an interesting result, and a lesson.

Episode 29 03:23

En Fuego: Lag Ba'Omer

15 May 2025

Why do we light bonfires on Lag Ba'Omer?

Episode 28 03:38

It's up to You: Parshat Behar-Bechukotai

22 May 2025

Why does G-d permit certain things that we should not do?

Episode 27 02:56

Light Up the Night: Shavuot

29 May 2025

Introducing the angel of light.

Episode 26 03:32

The Unlikely Prophets - Parshat Beha'alotcha

19 Jun 2025

What are we asked when we get to Heaven?

Episode 25 03:13

Spycraft : Parshat Shelach

19 Jun 2025

Did the Mossad have extra help during Operation Rising Lion?

Episode 24 03:35

Connect the Dots: Parshat Korach

26 Jun 2025

Thank the IDF. And its not-so-secret benefactor.

Episode 23 03:21

How 'Bout Them Apples?: Parshat Chukat

03 Jul 2025

A story. And a lesson.

Episode 22 03:32

How Bad Do You Want It?: Parshat Balak

10 Jul 2025

How powerful is the force of will?

Episode 21 03:07

The Highwayman: Parshat Pinchas

17 Jul 2025

Be a hero.

Episode 20 03:37

The Rooster's Comb: Tisha B'Av

31 Jul 2025

Let it go.

Episode 19 02:59

If Appropriate: Parshat Va'Etchanan

07 Aug 2025

Be careful what you pray for….

Episode 18 03:02

Pat Yourself on the Back: Parshat Eikev

14 Aug 2025

Can we take credit for our successes?

Episode 17 03:05

Did the Yankees Draft an Antisemite?: Elul

21 Aug 2025

Introducing shortstop Core Jackson.

Episode 16 03:21

Sensitivity Training: Parshat Ki Teitzei

03 Sep 2025

A lesson and a story about sensitivity to others.

Episode 15 03:13

Reward and Punishment: Parshat Ki Tavo

11 Sep 2025

An unusual choice teaches us important lessons.

Episode 14 02:59

The Base Stealer: Rosh Hashana

18 Sep 2025

Let's run through the stereotypes.

Episode 13 02:57

The Check Up: Sukkot

06 Oct 2025

A great story in honor of the Sukkot holiday.

Episode 12 02:59

Hostage Release: Parshat Bereishit

16 Oct 2025

We are our brothers' keepers.

Episode 11 02:47

Mister Miracle: Parshat Noach

23 Oct 2025

G-d performed an open miracle to save Abraham in his youth. So why isn't the story included in the Torah?

Episode 10 03:01

LOL: Parshat Lech Lecha

30 Oct 2025

Why does the Torah use the same verb to describe Abraham's laughter of joy and Sarah's laughter of disbelief?

Episode 9 02:57

The Wedding Singer: Parshat Vayeira

06 Nov 2025

Sharing a lesson from my son and daughter-in-law's wedding last night.

Episode 8 03:00

The Long Ride: Parshat Chayei Sarah

13 Nov 2025

Don't regret a good deed after doing it.

Episode 7 02:57

In Your Eye, Adolf: Parshat Toldot

20 Nov 2025

Greetings from Berlin.

Episode 6 02:57

An Unexpected Guest: Parshat Vayeitzei

27 Nov 2025

You never know who might show up to a class.

Episode 5 02:58

Sleep With One Eye Open: Parshat Vayishlach

04 Dec 2025

Antisemitism can appear anywhere, at anytime.

Episode 4 02:31

Who Is Watching Us?: Parshat Vayeishev

11 Dec 2025

Our everyday actions can inspire others.

Episode 3 02:52

Sydney Strong: Chanuka/Parshat Mikeitz

18 Dec 2025

If we cower in fear, they win.

Episode 2 02:46

Just Between Us: Parshat Vayigash

25 Dec 2025

The Art of Teaching a Lesson. And Don't Put Aluminum Foil in a Microwave.

Episode 1 02:47