Yaakov Meltzer
Meaningful Ideas on the Parsha
A 5 - 8 minute pshat based shiur on the Parsha or Yom Tov, based on the meforshim and the sefarim. Strive to be simple enough for the layman, yet deep enough for the advanced Talmid Chacham at the same time. Rabbi Yaakov Meltzer is a Talmid of Yeshiva Chofetz Chaim. He has a Semicha from Rav Moshe Heinemann, and an MS in Special Education from Daemen College. Appreciate any feedback, contact info is in the intro shiur and trailer. Email is the name of the podcast @gmail.
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Episodes
Nitzavim - Choose Life 25.09.2022 3:21
Short vort on the Mitzvah of UBacharta Bachaim, to choose life. A mitzvah to choose life in this world, and life in the next.
Nitzavim and Teshuva - Balance of Pressure 22.09.2022 9:49
Moshe gives Klal Yisrael chizuk amid the klalos, lest they feel overwhelmed. Similarly, we need to balance pushing ourselves and feeling comfortable with where we are. Some thoughts about walking the tightrope. As the year comes to a close, want to thank you for being a subscriber and giving me chizuk. Hope you gain from these Divrei Torah and enjoy them. Have a Ksivah Vchasimah Tovah and a Good...
Ki Savo - Simcha B'Mitzvos 15.09.2022 7:54
The Torah tells us we will be punished for not doing the Mitzvos with the proper simcha. Thoughts about why that is, and how we can develop more Simcha in Mitzvos and in Avodas Hashem.
Ki Seitzei - He Helps Those Who Help Themselves 08.09.2022 9:45
Helping one load his animal is only when the owner is involved as well. The Chofetz Chaim's sharf mussar lesson to our own requests for Hashem's help.
Shoftim - Mishpat and Murder 31.08.2022 9:13
If Mishpat is so chashuv that the judges can be like partners in creation, why is a Beis Din bloody if it carries out capital punishment too often? Why do we want it to be so hard to execute the law? Thanks as always for being a listener. Have a good Shabbos
Eikev - What Does Hashem Want From Us? 19.08.2022 8:29
What does Hashem want from us? The Ramchal's elaboration on Moshe Rabbeinu's instructions in this weeks Parsha.
Vaeschanan - Comparing Ourselves to Others 12.08.2022 9:28
Some thoughts from Israel about our needs, and what we need when we compare ourselves to others. What needs are driven by Kinah, and what are driven by Kavod.
The 9 Days - Appreciating the Punishments 04.08.2022 8:01
Kesubos 66b tells us Ashreichem Yisrael that when we sink, we sink to the lowest depths and the lowliest of nations rule over us. Rav Elyah Lopians pshat in why that is Ashreichem. Don't think this dvar is muttar to listen to on Tisha Ba'av itself. Have a meaningful fast.
Devarim - Blessing the Good 03.08.2022 5:30
Why does Moshe bless the Jewish people that they should have great numbers, after mentioning that they have great numbers? A beautiful idea from the Zohar.
Korach - Not Being Machzik in Machlokes 30.06.2022 6:37
Why did Moshe have to reach out to make peace with Dathan and Aviram? Why was it his responsibility? Some thoughts on ending of Machlokes.
Shelach - The Power and Significance of Tzitzis 20.06.2022 8:57
Why is Tzitzis such an important and significant Mitzvah? How are they the special badge of honor that bind us to Hashem like no other Mitzvah? Some ideas based on the Reshis Chachmah and the Nesivos Shalom. A special episode produced in honor of the Project Tzitzis Shabbos and the work of www. ProjectTzitzis. Org to help promote the wearing of Kosher Tzitzis and the fulfillment of this special Mi...
Behaaloscha - Giving Up For the Sake of Others 15.06.2022 7:01
Wanted to share an amazing daher about what Rav Chaim Kanievsky gave up for Klal Yisrael. Episode art is a picture of the sefarim to help you appreciate it. Why did Rav Chaim stop working on the Derech Chochmah? Why didn't Yisro stay with Klal Yisrael? Have a great Shabbos
Naso - Individuality and Uniformity 08.06.2022 3:55
Why does the Torah repeat the Parsha of the Nesiim 12 times? How they brought the same types of offerings while also expressing the uniqueness of each Shevet, and what we can learn from it. For more short ideas on Naso, be sure to check out Season 1.
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