Yaakov Meltzer

Meaningful Ideas on the Parsha

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A 9 minutes or less shiur on the Parsha, grounded in Chazal and the Rishonim. Goal is to show how the parsha speaks directly to our lives today. Strive to be simple enough for the busy layman, yet deep enough for the advanced Talmid Chacham at the same time. Podcast is available on all the major platforms. Call in options: 712-432-3491 (US) or 079-574-2029(IL).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. Always appreciate any feedback, email is the name of the podcast @gmail.com

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Yaakov Meltzer

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Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Pekudei - Splitting up the Mitzvos 14.03.2023

Why does the Parsha keep repeating that Moshe did as Hashem had commanded him? How can we increase the number of Mitzvos in the Mitzvos we do?

Vayakhel - Leadership With Consent 14.03.2023

The Torah makes it clear that Hashem chose Betzalel, yet Chazal say the people were consulted on it. What lessons in Derech Eretz was Hashem teaching us?

Ki Sisah - The 13 Middos and Divine Mercy 10.03.2023

After the Chet Haegel, Moshe was taught the 13 Middos of Rachamim. Some exploration of the Middos of mercy represented by Hashem Hashem.

Tetzaveh - The Lev & the Choshen 03.03.2023

Chazal tell us Aharon was rewarded with the Urim Vetumim on the Lev, partly because he was Sameach with a full Lev when Moshe was made the leader of Yisrael. Some thoughts from Rav Elya Baruch about the concept of Midah Kneged Midah on a specific part of the body. Thank you for listening. Have a wonderful Shabbos and a Freilichen Purim

Terumah - Mindsets and Levels in Giving 22.02.2023

Why does the Torah tell us to give, then what to give, and then what it's for? Shouldn't the order be in reverse? Ideas in our mindset in Tzedakah, based on the Kol Rom of Rav Moshe Feinstein. For last year's shiurim about the lessons in Tznius from the covers of the Mishkan, the Miraculous Height of the Leviim, and the Lessons from the 3 Crowns, please check earlier in the podcast or send me an e...

Mishpatim - The Courts of Truth 16.02.2023

Why does the Torah place such a strong emphasis on only using Torah based courts? How important it is for us to recognize our Aveiros for what they are.

Yisro - Self Respect in Our Avodah 09.02.2023

An incredible perspective on the advice of Yisro to Moshe regarding delgation, and the two sides of that argument. Based on the ideas of Rav Henoch Leibowitz Zt"l. This week marks the start of the 3rd cycle of these Divrei Torah, as Yisro was the first week 3 years ago! 🥳 🥳  Have a good Shabbos.

Beshalach - Building up Talmidim 02.02.2023

A short lesson we can learn from the way Moshe built up Yehoshua. Never underestimate your influence over those who look up to you.

Beshalach - Everything Counts 02.02.2023

Split this week into two shiurim. Ideas in the Shiras HaYam from the aspect of mercifulness shown to the Mitzriyim. Nothing is insignificant by Hakadosh Baruch Hu.

Bo - The Power of Kiddush HaChodesh 26.01.2023

Why was Rosh Chodesh the first Mitzva given to the Jewish people? Some thoughts on our impact on the world, based on the writings of Rav Chaim Friedlander. Thanks for listening and have a wonderful Shabbos.

Va'eira - The Power of Perspective 20.01.2023

The 4th language of Geulah, ולקחתי , the pasuk says that Hashem will take us as a nation when He gives us the Torah, and we will know He took us out of Mitzrayim. Didn't we know that before Matan Torah? And how were the Mitzrayim not influenced by the Makkos? Some thoughts on the power of our framework. Make sure to listen to last year's idea of Bishvili Nivra Haolam and the Alter of Slabodkas yes...

Shemos - The Darkness Before the Dawn 12.01.2023

Why did Hashem increase the suffering of the slavery after sending Moshe the first time? What was the lesson for the Jewish people? Based on the approaches of the Tiferes Tzion and the Chofetz Chaim. Have a good Shabbos.

Vayechi - Yosef's Passing and Care in Speech 05.01.2023

Why did Yosef pass away before his brothers? Three Pshatim in Chazal, and the lessons we can learn from them. Thanks for joining me on a second round through Sefer Breishis. Chazak Chazak V'nitchazek! Have a wonderful Shabbos.

Vayigash - Fate of the Deceitful 29.12.2022

The Torah tells us when the brothers told Yaakov that Yosef was alive, he didn't belive them. Why wouldn't he believe them? An idea from the Avos D'Rabbi Nosson.

Mikeitz - The Midah Kneged Midah 22.12.2022

Some insights on the aspects of the Midah Kneged Midah at play in the story of Yosef and his brothers. 

Chanukah - Spiritual Celebration 21.12.2022

Why is there no Mitzvah of Seudah on Chanukah the way there is on Purim? The approaches of the Levush and Bach, and some practical lessons from it.

Vayeishev - The Good Spices in Life 16.12.2022

Rashi quotes Chazal teach us that Yosef was taken in a caravan filled with good spices. How did that help him in this difficult situation? A few different lessons the sefarim take from this Rashi.

Vayishlach - The Parsha of Galus 07.12.2022

Chazal refer to this Parsha as the Parsha of Galus, and bring many lessons from it. A few ideas from the Ramban and the Midrashim.

Vayeitzei - Leah's Prayers and Destiny 01.12.2022

Chazal tell us Leah would have been married to Eisev if not for her tears and prayers. Some thoughts on how Tefilah is Avodah, and how it can effectuate change. Have a good Shabbos.

Toldos - Hope For Every Jew 24.11.2022

Midrash says Yitzchak sensed Yakum Ish Tzroros and Yosef Meshisa and they helped provide an impetus for giving the Brachos. Out of all the Jews in history, why them? If you missed last year's idea, please check it out, as it's one of my all time favorites, that I have always taken tremendous chizuk from. Have a great Shabbos.

Chayei Sarah - Role of the Jewish Woman 16.11.2022

Chazal talk about the power and influence the wife has over the righteousness of her husband, yet the sefarim also talk about how a woman is under the domain of husband in these areas. An approach to the role and power of the Jewish woman, and which areas each spouse has more influence over.   Approach based on a shiur given by Rav Yitzchak Sorotzkin Shlita : https://www.torahanytime.com/#/lecture...

Lech Lecha - Nisayon of the Bris Milah 02.11.2022

One of the Ten Nisyonos of Avraham Avinu was giving himself a Bris Milah. Why was that such a big Nisayon for someone with his level of Mesirus Nefesh? Based on the approach of Rav Moshe Feinstein. Hope you enjoy. Have a great Shabbos. This episode is Liluy Nishmas my grandmother Devorah Bas Tzvi Hirsch, whose Yartzeit is 7 Cheshvan.

Noach - The Sending of The Raven 27.10.2022

Noach originally sent a raven as his messenger, but the raven refused to go. Some lessons to be learned from why it refused, and what it shows that it wasn't zoche to go. New development! There is now a call in option for the podcast, for those who don't have podcast apps!  712-432-3491 in America, or  079-574-2029 in Israel.

Bereishis - The Sin of the Eitz Hadaas 20.10.2022

A tangible approach to one of the most difficult parshiyos in the Torah. How could Adam Harishon make such a mistake, what was he trying to accomplish? Based on ideas from the Ramban, Rav Simcha Zissel Broide, and Rabbi Akiva Tatz. Have a wonderful Shabbos, and thank you for listening.

The Beginning and Ending of the Torah - Tapping into Hashem's Kindness 16.10.2022

Hi, One last idea from the heart, to end off the second season of these Divrei Torah. Chazal tell us that the Torah begins and ends with Chesed. Some thoughts on how we can feel Hashem's Chesed in times of challenge. If you enjoy this podcast, please give us a good rating, as it influences the algorithms and makes it more likely that others will discover it. Have a good Yom Tov and thank you for b...

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