Rabbi Mikhael Dahan

Ein Yaakov, Beyond the Story

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We are all familiar with the intriguing tales of the Talmud compiled in the works of Ein Yaakov. However, are there crypted messages beyond the story? Inspired by the Alter Rebbe’s statement (Igeres Hakodesh, 23) that most secrets of the Torah are hidden in Ein Yaakov, I aim to unveil those secrets in these podcasts. Each story will be explained according to the classic commentators and elucidated by insights drawn from the Rebbe’s monumental works, followed by a lesson that is applicable in our daily life. I have named this project Ma’yon Yaakov, as it exposes the wellsprings of Chasidus hidd...

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Rabbi Mikhael Dahan

Episodes

Befriending Bandits 17.06.2022 31:33

Rav Zeira's warmth towards his neighbors changed their lives. But why did it take them so long?

Let's Talk About The Merkava 10.06.2022 36:40

Fire surrounds the trees, an earthquake occurs, angles gather, and then comes the rainbow. What happens when the Merkava is discussed.

Torah Is Not In Heaven 02.06.2022 36:36

Can the rabbis rule against the opinion of a heavenly voice? What has changed after Mattan Torah.

Under The Mountain 28.05.2022 30:07

Did we really accept the Torah willingly? A father gives to his child more than he'll ever want.

I Have No Better Asset Than You 19.05.2022 27:41

Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai cures a barren woman, and how it connects to the "Great Parades".

Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai Annuls A Decree. 12.05.2022 25:32

The sun changed colors, a giant snake appeared, Rashbi takes on the challenge.

Sanctify Yourself, Be Holy! 06.05.2022 18:48

What Rabbi Yossi realized when he saw a man trampling vegetables and breaking a branch off a fruit tree.

A Million Dinar Offer 29.04.2022 42:59

How can such an offer be made without knowing a thing about the prospective candidate, and why would anyone refuse it?

Rabbi Pinchas Ben Yaïr Splits the River 19.04.2022 37:45

What do Krias Yam Suf and Pidyon Shvuim have in common?

A Lamb or A Goat? 08.04.2022 25:23

Why are the king and the queen arguing about the taste of meat, and what's in it for us? Find out which one you can most relate to.

Hachodesh, Freeing Ourselves From Our Own Mitzrayim. 01.04.2022 32:40

How could ten Tribes be lost, and why was Rabbi Elazar unable to read Parashas Hachodesh?

Entering The Pardes 27.03.2022 30:35

We just read in the Torah how Nadav and Avihu lost their lives by bringing an unauthorized offering to Hashem. Similar situations have occurred again. Here is what we can learn from it.

Rabbi Chanina Ben Teradyon's Lifelong Struggle 20.03.2022 45:56

Rabbi Chanina Ben Teradyon's public Torah lectures under the Roman's rules cost him his life. Yet, he wasn't certain to deserve Olam Habba. Here is why.