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Chayei Sarah: Why People Who Want Credit Lose In Life | STUMP THE RABBI (250) https://youtube.com/watch?v=2zE3UWGBW70 The typical person wants to do good, and if they are a religious Jewish they may even look for opportunities to do good. After all the good Avraham Avinu did, we see that in parashat Chayei Sarah, Avraham does not want any credit for all the good he's done. He doesn't want...

VAYEIRA: Religious Depression | STUMP THE RABBI (249) https://youtube.com/watch?v=Klu2WJ48CCA Although the initial goal is to make one do teshuva, the sweetness of Torah seems to disappear for some people after some time. If its not the difficulties of life, it's the inner feeling that "I'm not doing enough" that leads to the dark path of religious depression. In Parashat Vayeira...

Lech Lecha: Does God's Knowledge of Future Change It | STUMP THE RABBI (248) https://youtube.com/watch?v=KdcmlIFPyWk In Parashat Lech Lecha HaShem tells Avraham that Am Yisrael will be slaves for 400 years and only after the Amorites sins fill their measure will they be gifted the land of Israel. This is a prime example of God's knowledge of the future. So the famous question is "if G...

NOAH: MEGALOMANIA In Disguise | STUMP THE RABBI (247) https://youtube.com/watch?v=q_qWCVIPM-k What distinguished the righteous Noah from the rest of the generation? What steps did Chizkiyahu take that seemed fanatic? How did the Baal Maor Enayim deal with the child abuse he endured? While these question seem unrelated, the answers will help us understand the difference between the truly righteous...

KI TAVO: DIBBUK and Impure Places | STUMP THE RABBI (246) https://youtube.com/watch?v=i6CU2-lF-Dk Many people are very interested in the supernatural and mystical parts of the Torah. Stories of Dibbukim, Mezikim, Witchcraft are often view by some as interesting, but irrelevant. This is a mistake. Parashat Ki Tavo is well known for its warnings to those who forsake the Torah. One of its warnings is...

KI TEITZEI | A Peaceful Life For The Traitors | STUMP THE RABBI (245) https://youtu.be/4YRpIB6iu5Y We all desire a peaceful life, with pleasure and conform. Yet each year we read Parashat Ki Titzei that speaks of war aging enemies, war against the satan. But if you're already frum and did teshuva so you don't want war? All too often we see the satan using his ultimate trap to capture relig...

SHOFTIM: Who Decides What's Good |STUMP THE RABBI (244) https://youtube.com/watch?v=bTJBFkB2TB4 Just like you think you are good, so did Hitler yimach shemo. What makes your definition of good any better than his? Despite the fact that more people agree with him, they also believe in the same type of good as you. Parashat Shoftim helps us get to the definition of good, and who is the One who c...

RE'EH: Be Happy | STUMP THE RABBI (243) https://youtube.com/watch?v=M5DNrFhQpr4 We grew up hearing the famous statement "Don't Worry Be Happy," without realizing that this is also an important part of the Torah. While one may be perplexed how this has anything to do with Parashat Re'eh that starts off and is full of warnings about the curse upon the wicked, a closer look into...

EKEV: Does God Need Your Mitzvah? | STUMP THE RABBI (242) https://youtube.com/watch?v=jYMimsMGRrM If Shimon steals or says lashon hara and Levi stops him by scaring him, is that a Mitzvah HaShem wants? Does He even need it? Many sheep have decided to follow the wolf of Chabad called Manis Friedman into the world of heresy where their god needs them. Is there any truth in it? Confused? Don't wo...

VaEtchanan: What Did Moshe Say To Secular Jews? | STUMP THE RABBI (241) https://youtube.com/watch?v=9_3f073XgPw Countless newly successful people have made showing off their wealth a standard in today's society. This will sometimes make those with less fortunate bank accounts question their life's choices. Why does HaShem give success to people who do not follow His Torah? In Parashat VaEt...

DEVARIM: Don't Be Afraid Of Anyone | STUMP THE RABBI (240) https://youtube.com/watch?v=ThxpIyH1tg0 Did you ever hear about the mitzvah of not being afraid of anyone? Just like there is a commandment to have fear of Heaven, there is also one to not be afraid. To understand the depth and meaning, we must dig deeper into Parashat Devarim and the words of the sages, in order to see just how applic...

MATOT: Believe or Cleave to God? | STUMP THE RABBI (239) https://youtube.com/watch?v=-Cwj2GXEyV8 Am Yisrael are believers that children of believers in God. Yet, in multiple places in the Torah, Moshe tells us to Cleave to God. Parashat Matot begins with the matters of Vows before going into the war we were commanded to go to take vengeance against the enemies of God. Today, we will dig deeper int...

PINCHAS: How To Do The Impossible? | STUMP THE RABBI (238) https://youtube.com/watch?v=54-2PtBXI7w Parashat Pinchas begins by highlighting the heroic and impossible act that Pinchas did. There are many things that people consider impossible until they see someone else achieve it. How can we use this for life of Torah and learn how to do the impossible? DONATE & SUPPORT @ https://www. BeEzratHa...

BALAK: The Personalized Road To See MaShiach | STUMP THE RABBI (237) https://youtube.com/watch?v=Yt6vzmSm1Kk Despite the lack of knowledge by most people about the details, not a moment goes by without someone mentioning they want MaShiach. The truth is that each one of us will have a personalized road to go through in order to arrive at the desired destination. Parashat Balak is full of secrets a...

CHUKAT: Is Religious Isolation Needed Today? | STUMP THE RABBI (236) https://youtube.com/watch?v=44RErIaueBU All too often we hear the dramatic stories from people who decided to isolate themselves as a result of their decision to become Orthodox Jews. The problem is that these stories are full of suffering, confusion and hopelessness. What went wrong? In Parashat Chukat we learn about the extraor...

SHELACH: Emunah In The Wonders of HaShem | STUMP THE RABBI (235) https://youtube.com/watch?v=lFup_tqqrpo Excluding those atheists who choose to deny belief in a superior Creator, most people are fast to believe in the wonders of HaShem. Yet as soon as they are in what they believe is an impossible difficulty, or hear something that is beyond their logical capacity, the questioning and disbelief st...

BEHALOTECHA: Who Is Not A Jew | STUMP THE RABBI (234) https://youtube.com/watch?v=HpCx6QAdhBs We've all seen and heard of those "religious" Jews who go on podcasts online to complain about the burden of mitzvot and rules. Some of us have even complained like them, though not on public forums. Does that make them any less of a Jew than the Tzadik who's looking for more mitzvah opp...

BAMIDBAR: He Who Laughs Last, Laughs Best SUCCESS SECRET SAUCE | STUMP THE RABBI (233) https://youtube.com/watch?v=Zz6-FNdTMV0 Its not secret that behind some of the greatest success stories are the biggest struggles. How did they know to continue pushing despite being laughed at? How can I use this lesson in Torah and Business struggles? Parashat BaMidbar seems to be all about the census that wou...

Slavery From Torah vs. Nations | STUMP THE RABBI (232) https://youtube.com/watch?v=ItQ8pzrP_xI In the past two centuries slavery among the nations has been mostly abolished. While what remains is still frowned up by many, the Torah's version of slavery is a world of difference. Today we will dig deeper into what the Torah says to do with Slavery and help us understand who is truly a King, and...

EMOR: Wealthy Rabbi | STUMP THE RABBI (231) https://youtube.com/watch?v=POI3u7pGHuU Parashat Emor discusses the different qualification required for the Kohen Gadol. While having Wisdom and Strength are easily understood, many become confused when they hear that he also must be Wealthy. It's even more confusing when you hear that its the obligation of the other Kohanim to make him the Wealthie...

ACHAREI MOT: DEALING WITH FAILURE | Stump the Rabbi (230) https://youtube.com/watch?v=o0agq3kjUe4 What happens when we fall spiritually—or face serious life challenges? In this powerful shiur, Rabbi Yaron Reuven breaks down the tragic story of Nadav and Avihu to show how failure isn’t the end—it’s the beginning of growth. Learn how the Torah gives us the tools to rise after setbacks, overcome stru...

PEKUDEI: AYIN TOVA | Stump The Rabbi (229) https://youtube.com/watch?v=mh-KJxMPySk What do you know about AYIN TOVA? We've all heard endless warnings about Ayin Hara, but few understand the significance of of AYIN TOVA. In Parashat Pekudie Am Yisrael is building the mishkan and donating above and beyond the norm. In the process, Kohen Gadol's CHOSHEN is being made. Understanding the Choshe...

MISHPATIM: What Your Business Says About You | STUMP THE RABBI (228) https://youtube.com/watch?v=pSPyHc47qjU Our sages teach that one who wants to be righteous should study the Torah business laws in Bava Kama. What does the way you conduct your business have to do with spirituality? Everything. So much so, that violating them is not considered different than desecrating Shabbat. While these state...

BO: How Much Are You Willing To Suffer? | STUMP THE RABBI (227) https://youtube.com/watch?v=H8baUer0y_g In Parashat Bo, Pharaoh is asked by his servants how long will this suffering last from Moshe and the plagues, why not just let them go. This same question is asked of each of us that is suffering despite getting the guidance from the divine Towing Trucks in the world of how to get out of the mu...

VAERA: Does God Hear Your Lonely Crying? | STUMP THE RABBI (226) https://youtube.com/watch?v=pmYWQOPNMag No matter who the person is, they have had some tough times in their lives. Some have such difficulties that they feel alone in the world. While everyone knows that HaShem heard Am Yisrael's cries in Egypt, parashat VAERA will teach us whether that also pertains to your lonely cries. If He...