Rabbi David Kadoch

Finding Holiness

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The Finding Holiness podcast, hosted by Rabbi David Kadoch, offers listeners profound insights into Jewish thought and practice, connecting the spiritual with everyday life. Rabbi Kadoch delves into Torah teachings, Jewish traditions, and contemporary issues, exploring how to find sanctity and meaning in every aspect of life. Through engaging discussions and reflections, the podcast inspires a deeper connection to Jewish faith and values, guiding listeners on their journey to infuse holiness into their daily lives.

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Rabbi David Kadoch

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Ep. 105 Mishpatim: The Power of Healing - Doctors vs. God 12.02.2021 42:52

In this episode we will examine the commandment to seek medical assistance and the difference between human healing and God's healing and how it affects us. (adapted from the works of R' Pinchas Friedman shlita) Ely's Fine Foods Serving the Toronto Jewish community for over 25 years. Experience the difference! Dorplex Entry Systems With over 30 years experience, we build entry doors that are built...

Ep. 104 Esther in Two - Part 5 - Mordechai DID bow 11.02.2021 2:11

Two minutes of insight exploring the Book of Esther. Ely's Fine Foods Serving the Toronto Jewish community for over 25 years. Experience the difference! Dorplex Entry Systems With over 30 years experience, we build entry doors that are built to last and protect your family. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. S...

Ep. 102 Esther in Two - Part 3 - Why it had to be Esther and no one else 07.02.2021 2:20

Welcome to Esther in Two - Two minutes of insight exploring the Book of Esther Ely's Fine Foods Serving the Toronto Jewish community for over 25 years. Experience the difference! Dorplex Entry Systems With over 30 years experience, we build entry doors that are built to last and protect your family. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission...

Ep. 103 Esther in Two - Part 4 - The Plot to Kill the King 07.02.2021 2:12

Two minutes of insight exploring the Book of Esther Ely's Fine Foods Serving the Toronto Jewish community for over 25 years. Experience the difference! Dorplex Entry Systems With over 30 years experience, we build entry doors that are built to last and protect your family. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Su...

Ep. 101 Esther in Two - Part 2 - Justifying Vashti’s Punishment 07.02.2021 2:21

Ep. 100 Esther in Two - Part 1 - According to Each Man’s Will 07.02.2021 1:57

NEW SHORT SERIES! Two minutes of insight exploring the Book of Esther Ely's Fine Foods Serving the Toronto Jewish community for over 25 years. Experience the difference! Dorplex Entry Systems With over 30 years experience, we build entry doors that are built to last and protect your family. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no ext...

Ep. 099 Yitro - The Practicality and Impracticality of Hierarchy in Society - Yitro vs Moshe 05.02.2021 34:07

In this episode we explore why Moshe attempted to "run the show" himself even though he knew he would wear out as a result. We will learn the fundamental difference between Yitro and Moshe's way of thinking. (based on the teachings of R' Adin Even-Israel Steinsaltz zt"l) Ely's Fine Foods Serving the Toronto Jewish community for over 25 years. Experience the difference! Dorplex Entry Systems With o...

Ep. 098 Yitro - Honouring parents 04.02.2021 27:05

(based on the works of R' Elimelech Biderman shlita) Ely's Fine Foods Serving the Toronto Jewish community for over 25 years. Experience the difference! Dorplex Entry Systems With over 30 years experience, we build entry doors that are built to last and protect your family. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. S...

Ep. 097 Four Rabbis, One Truth 02.02.2021 4:37

A soulful reaction to the recent loss of our dear Torah giants this past weekend. May the memory of R' Soloveitchik zt"l, R' Twerski zt"l, R' Scheiner zt"l and R' Lipschutz zt"l be a blessing. Ely's Fine Foods Serving the Toronto Jewish community for over 25 years. Experience the difference! Dorplex Entry Systems With over 30 years experience, we build entry doors that are built to last and protec...

Ep. 096 Mishle/Proverbs Chapter 9 Part 1 02.02.2021 37:51

9:1-9 Shlomo, representing the hostess, gives us the much needed advice to partake from the lavish meal set up on the table. Also, a glimpse in accepting rebuke and who not to reprove. (adapted from the Artscroll series on Mishle) Ely's Fine Foods Serving the Toronto Jewish community for over 25 years. Experience the difference! Dorplex Entry Systems With over 30 years experience, we build entry d...

Ep. 095 Beshalah - Why couldn’t Moshe defeat Amalek himself? 29.01.2021 42:14

In this episode we delve into the reasoning behind Moshe using Aharon and Hur to overcome Amalek. Also, we touch upon a beautiful life lesson from the self-sacrifice of Hur. (based on the ideas by R' Pinchas Friedman shlita and R' Yissocher Frand shlita) Ely's Fine Foods Serving the Toronto Jewish community for over 25 years. Experience the difference! Dorplex Entry Systems With over 30 years expe...

Ep. 094 Bo - Did the Jews steal from the Egyptians? 22.01.2021 37:19

In this episode we investigate God's "secret" directive to Moshe to have the Jews "borrow" from their Egyptian "friends." (adapted from the works of R' Pinchas Friedman shlita) Ely's Fine Foods Serving the Toronto Jewish community for over 25 years. Experience the difference! Dorplex Entry Systems With over 30 years experience, we build entry doors that are built to last and protect your family. D...

Ep. 093 Bo - Small Steps 21.01.2021 32:35

Parashat Bo through the lens of Hasidut. (adapted from the works of R' Elimelech Biderman shlita) Ely's Fine Foods Serving the Toronto Jewish community for over 25 years. Experience the difference! Dorplex Entry Systems With over 30 years experience, we build entry doors that are built to last and protect your family. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may re...

Ep. 092 Mishle/Proverbs Chapter 8 Part 3 19.01.2021 35:27

8:22-36 In this episode we will embark on why the Torah had to precede the creation of the world as well as discuss some mitzvot that merit "life." Ely's Fine Foods Serving the Toronto Jewish community for over 25 years. Experience the difference! Dorplex Entry Systems With over 30 years experience, we build entry doors that are built to last and protect your family. Disclaimer: This post contains...

Ep. 091 VaEra - Pharoah’s Remorse: A Lesson in Teshuva 15.01.2021 35:40

In this episode we well discover the true intent of Pharoah's statement of remorse and teshuva and how indeed he accomplished something that we should take note of. (based on the teachings of R' Adin Even Yisrael Steinsaltz) Ely's Fine Foods Serving the Toronto Jewish community for over 25 years. Experience the difference! Dorplex Entry Systems With over 30 years experience, we build entry doors t...

Ep. 090 VaEra - The Power of Emuna 13.01.2021 43:49

Le'iluy nishmat Mr. Moshe Elmaleh z"l Lessons from Parashat VaEra on the importance of faith and bridging the mind to the heart. (adapted from the works of R' Elimelech Biderman shlita) Dorplex Entry Systems With over 30 years experience, we build entry doors that are built to last and protect your family. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a comm...

Ep. 089 Mishle/Proverbs Chapter 8 Part 2 12.01.2021 31:42

8:12-21 In this episode we delve into the words of wisdom by wisdom itself; how the Torah is the source of truest success and that it is most generous to those who love it. (adapted from the Artscroll series on Mishle) Ely's Fine Foods Serving the Toronto Jewish community for over 25 years. Experience the difference! Dorplex Entry Systems With over 30 years experience, we build entry doors that ar...

Ep. 088 Shemot - Staff to Snake: The Real Interpretation 08.01.2021 39:22

In this episode we will discover the source of the holy staff and why Hashem told Moshe to throw the staff to the ground so it could turn into a snake, only to grab it again so it could turn into a staff. (adapted from R' Pinchas Friedman shlita) Ely's Fine Foods Serving the Toronto Jewish community for over 25 years. Experience the difference! Dorplex Entry Systems With over 30 years experience,...

Ep. 087 Mishle/Proverbs Chapter 8 Part 1 05.01.2021 31:05

8:1-11 In this chapter, Shlomo Hamelech describes the benefits that will be enjoyed by those who recognize the importance of the Torah and recognizes it as supreme. (adapted from the Artscroll series on Mishle) Ely's Fine Foods Serving the Toronto Jewish community for over 25 years. Experience the difference! Dorplex Entry Systems With over 30 years experience, we build entry doors that are built...

Ep. 086 Vayehi - Why didn’t Yosef visit his father? 01.01.2021 28:08

A lesson on shame and humiliation. (based on the works of R' Elimelech Biderman shlita) Ely's Fine Foods Serving the Toronto Jewish community for over 25 years. Experience the difference! Dorplex Entry Systems With over 30 years experience, we build entry doors that are built to last and protect your family. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a co...

Ep. 085 Vayigash - ”I am Yosef your brother, is my father still alive?” 25.12.2020 24:01

In this short episode, we delve into the works of R' Norman Lamm zt"l interpreting Yosef's two similar statements of revelation to his brother and how they apply to us and the people around us. Ely's Fine Foods Serving the Toronto Jewish community for over 25 years. Experience the difference! Dorplex Entry Systems With over 30 years experience, we build entry doors that are built to last and prote...

Ep. 084 Zot Hanukah - The Special Segulot of the 8th Day of Hanukah 18.12.2020 31:47

In this episode we touch upon the amazing segulot that are brought down by our sages regarding this auspicious day. (based on the works of R' Elimelech Biderman) Ely's Fine Foods Serving the Toronto Jewish community for over 25 years. Experience the difference! Dorplex Entry Systems With over 30 years experience, we build entry doors that are built to last and protect your family. Disclaimer: This...

Ep. 083 Vayeshev - Yehuda, Tamar and the Hanukah Miracle 11.12.2020 38:33

In this episode we explore the incredible connection of the story of Yehuda and Tamar with the holiday of Hanukah and what it means for us, three months after the High Holidays. (based on the works of R' Pinchas Friedman) Ely's Fine Foods Serving the Toronto Jewish community for over 25 years. Experience the difference! Dorplex Entry Systems With over 30 years experience, we build entry doors that...

Ep. 082 Vayeshev/Hanukah Through a Hasidic Lens 10.12.2020 34:00

Exploring the works of R' Elimelech Biderman we discuss: The Path to Happiness Yosef's Test with Potifar's wife The Emunah of Hanukah The Teshuvah of Hanukah Ely's Fine Foods Serving the Toronto Jewish community for over 25 years. Experience the difference! Dorplex Entry Systems With over 30 years experience, we build entry doors that are built to last and protect your family. Disclaimer: This pos...

Ep. 081 Mishle/Proverbs Chapter 7 Part 1 08.12.2020 36:17

In this episode we speak of creating "notifications" for our mitzvot, illuminating the darkness of this world with the 4 levels of Torah and the evil schemes from the "forbidden woman" who entices us to sin. (adapted from Artscroll Mishle Series) Ely's Fine Foods Serving the Toronto Jewish community for over 25 years. Experience the difference! Dorplex Entry Systems With over 30 years experience,...