Prism of Torah

The Prism of Torah Episode 52   Shavous You’re not an Angel   Preparation for Shavuot: Join us on this week's episode of the Prism of Torah podcast as we delve deep into the significance of Shavuot, the day of Kabalat HaTorah, and explore the multi-dimensional perspectives that can shape our understanding of this special occasion. Why isn't Shavuot solely dedicated to learning and prayer?...

Parshas Bamidbar: Place Your Order Now In this enlightening episode of the Prism of Torah podcast, you will delve into the intricate world of Torah details. The focus will be on the point of structure and organization within the Torah. By exploring various elements such as the tents, flags, Leviim, and the count of Yidden, you will uncover their deeper significance and the connection to DNA. Addit...

Welcome to this week's podcast episode, where we delve into the profound lessons of Shemita and Sefiras HaOmer. Join us on a thought-provoking journey as we contemplate the dual nature of questions that ensure future sustenance—can they be a blessing or prove detrimental? Uncover the significance behind the name Seferias HaOmer and delve into the reasons for counting both days and weeks. Withi...

49: Emor Perfecting Imperfection   This week on our podcast, we dive into the intriguing topic of why a kohen must be flawless. How can we try and emulate the attribute of Hashem to be perfect? What are the standards that we are measured by? Is the goal more important than the process? Do we have control over the outcome? How does this relate to our days of Sfiras Haomer and Lag Baomer. Join us fo...

48: Acharei Mos-Kedoshim Break the Root(ine) of our downfall   In this episode, we will explore how to break free from the “auto pilot” mode that can make us lose our passion and enthusiasm for avodas Hashem, the service of G-d. This amazing concept can also help us keep our relationships fresh and satisfying. Avodas Hashem means serving G-d with the sole intention of fulfilling His Will, even whe...

This week on the podcast, we explore the parsha of Metzorah, which deals with the spiritual and physical implications of tzaraat, a skin disease that afflicted the Israelites in the desert. We ask ourselves: What are the root causes of our suffering and how can we overcome them? How can we apply the lessons of the Metzorah to our own lives and relationships? And what is the secret of the Baal Shem...

46: Pass-Over the torch of Emunah This week, we are preparing for Pesach, the festival of freedom and redemption. But before we celebrate Pesach, we have Shabbos Hagodol, the Great Shabbos. What makes this Shabbos so great? What does it have to do with Pesach? And what can we learn from the mitzvah of Sefiras Haomer, counting the days between Pesach and Shavuos? The answer lies in Emunah, faith in...

www.prismoftorah.com In this week's podcast, we explore the meaning and purpose of some of the mitzvot that are not obligatory or have no fixed measure, such as some of the offerings in the Temple. The Steipler Gaon teaches us how these mitzvot can help us develop a closer relationship with Hashem. We compare it to shopping in a supermarket. We also discuss how this concept relates to Chanukah...

www.prismoftorah.com The items have been brought to assist the Mishkan construction. Hashem says a חכם לב should build the Mishkan. What does the heart have to do with anything? In fact why is the brain, the power of thinking never mentioned in the Torah? Surely it should be the most important part of the person? Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad W...

We see this week the power of half. What is the lesson the Torah is coming to teach us? How can we become more perfect human beings? How much Emunah is enough Emunah? All this can be learnt from the half-shekel coins and the support of the Mishkan. Enjoy this week with Reb Asaf Aharon Prisman Technical support questions: admin@prismoftorah.com I would like to thank Reb Asaf Aharon, the team and al...

Tetzaveh: Knock, knock- who's there? www.prismoftorah.com Kohen Gadol must wear bells or he may die! Why is this? What does this parsha have to do with us? Knock knock, wake up and listen. This week is also purim. Did Eshter have fear of going into the king? Lets tie this all together purim, kohen gadol and Noach all in one. Plus getting drunk on Purim? How much is drunk and why? All here this wee...

When giving for the Mishkan, the leaders seem to make a massive offer of filling in any deficit, they are punished, and one of the letters of their name is taken away. What is the punishment? How did it affect them? When we give Tzedoka who is really supporting whom? Two stories to show this idea how we never really know the truth of what is holding us up!

In this Shuir given in Kollel Beis Hillel, Reb Asaf Aharon Prisman explores the world of Shihya. Shuir on: Gemora Shabbos  The quality of the Audio has been worked on as much as I can, if anyone wants to help they can send an email to admin@prismoftorah.com

www.prismoftorah.com “The ear must be pierced”. Why the ear? Why does the Torah instruct us to perform such an action only for the person that decided to be a slave as opposed to any other violation of the Torah? Both were heard on Har Sinai. Life is about getting the balance right. Join us on the journey using Rav Hutner’s concept about what is important in life. Also a true story… Listen: https:...

Parshas Yisro: Taking the first step www.prismoftorah.com Did the Jews want to hear the Torah from Hashem or Moshe? What was the original plan of Hashem? How is there any room for requesting from Hashem by davening doesn’t Hashem do the best for us? What is the point of Davening? How is this related to one of the greatest moments in Jewish history? Let’s relearn this parsha with a deeper understan...

The see saw Yosef and split. What does one have to do with the other? Do we daven to Hashem to give us challenges or do we avoid them? Should a Rabbi have to live part time away from his family? This week we explore how to deflect challenges. All this and more, be sure to subscribe to the podcast and to send the links to your friends and family.

Parshas Bo: Proud To Be A Jew The common denominator between korban Pesach and bris Milah, why did they need to do both before leaving Egypt? What does being a Jew mean? Hashem created us different then he created non-Jews. What lesson can we learn from this? Plus: Story–Does Reb Shteinman like Pizza or burgers? Why did this 19-year-old storm in asking? What was the response? All this and more!

Parshas Vaera: Don't Just Think Emuna, Live Bitachon www.prismoftorah.com This week, Moshe does not think the Jews will believe that Hashem is going to redeem them, but they do, the lions in the pharaoh’s palace against all odds accompany Moshe and Aaron, what can we learn from this? Why did the Jews suddenly have a "change of heart" and stop believing Moshe will save them? What is the difference...

Parshas Shemos: No brain no gain Hashem rewards the midwives with ‘houses’, yet not a house of Torah, why not? Is Torah not the most important thing in the world? Would that not have been a perfect reward for the self-sacrifice? How much are we focused on Torah & Yiras Shamayim as opposed to our own pleasures of this world? Is there something wrong with learning Gemora on the beach with a Piña...

Parshas Vayechi: Why do Chessed? Yosef is requested to do true chessed (חסד ואמת) for Yaakov and bury him with his forefathers and not in Egypt. What is the definition of true chessed? Is there a type of chessed that is not Emes? Is chessed and emes the same or opposites? What do we see as good? How do we view our acts of Chessed? … What this has to do with Adam and Chava and the Eitz Haddaas. Als...

Parshas Vayigash: You can join the Royal family Yehuda squares up to Yosef. The brothers look on. “Let the kings fight it out,” they say. Why do they call Yosef and Yehuda kings? Explore how Yehuda’s and Yosef’s journey led them to be called kings. Why do some people avoid eating liver? What does ‘eating out your heart’ have any connection to this week's Parsha? Reb Asaf Aharon Prisman this week a...

Parshas Miketz- Dreams come true The skinny cows eat the fat cows, Yosef, interprets the dreams and suggest a איש נבון וחכם minister to oversee the storage during the years of abundance. Why does this need to be a clever person? Would it not be better to find someone that is responsible and organized? Channukah, we also celebrate the war. What is it about the war that we are celebrating? What does...

32: Parshas Vayeishev- What are you jealous of? The dreams of Yosef caused many hard feelings with his brothers, yet only by the second dream, they were jealous. What was the difference? Why jealous? What lesson can we take from here in order for us to grow and live the right way? What does this have to do with Chanukkah? All this & more.. Download: http://bit.ly/3BCHBC2 Apple podcast:  h...

The Prism of Torah, with Reb Asaf Aharon Prisman The incredible fight between Yaacov and who? The angel of Esaau, the angel of death, the angel Michael? Who was he really? What was the point of this war? What does this have to do with a teenager who changed his life around after this incredible encounter… all here this week through the prism of Torah. Our website is: www.prismoftorah.com . The pod...

30! Parshas Vayeitzei: nothing is for sure Using a great parable to Segway into the questions, why does Yaacov add certain words to his Teffilah? What can we learn from it? Using the answer, we can understand the ideal way of life, the reason we are alive. All here this week! We just got our statistics from Spotify. Thank you for all your continued support. Even just listening and recommending thi...