Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection

In this lesson from the Gate of Repentance ( Shaar HaTeshuvah ), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe discusses one of the Torah's most fundamental principles: nothing happens by accident . Every joy, every challenge, every success, and every hardship is orchestrated by Hashem with purpose. When difficulties arise, the Torah teaches us not to dismiss them as coincidence or bad luck, but to view them as a Divine invi...

In this Parsha Review Podcast episode on the double portion Matos-Masei , Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explores the continuation of Pinchas’ story from last week. As the Jewish people prepare for war against Midian, Moshe sends 1,000 men from each tribe along with Pinchas — carrying the sacred vessels and trumpets. Rashi explains that Pinchas was singled out because he had begun the mitzvah of zealously defe...

In this lesson from the Gate of Repentance ( Shaar HaTeshuvah ), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explores one of Judaism's most hopeful teachings: Hashem never closes the door to teshuvah . No matter how many mistakes a person has made or how far they may have drifted, the opportunity to return always remains open. Rabbi Wolbe explains that life's struggles, temptations, and failures are part of the human exper...

This Parsha Review Podcast (Ep 4.10) by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe on Parshas Masei offers a refreshing, clear and concise review as he does for each Parsha in the Torah. 00:00 Introduction 00:10 Parsha Summary 05:12 Important Lessons Download & Print the Parsha Review Notes: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ncaRyoH5iJmGGoMZs9y82Hz2ofViVouv?usp=sharing This Parsha Review episode is dedicated in...

In this episode of the Parsha Review Podcast, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explores the combined Torah portions of Matos and Mas'ei, which conclude the Book of Numbers. He highlights the turbulent history of the Jewish people in Numbers, marked by crises like the spies, Korach’s rebellion, and the Baal Peor incident, setting the stage for Deuteronomy’s review of the Torah’s teachings over Moses’ final 36 day...

In this lesson from the Gate of Repentance ( Shaar HaTeshuvah ), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe addresses one of the most encouraging principles in Judaism: there is no such thing as a hopeless sinner. Even when a person has committed wrongs that seem impossible to repair—such as habitual theft, dishonesty, or influencing others to sin—the gates of teshuvah remain open. While some damage may appear irreversibl...

In this lesson from the Gate of Repentance ( Shaar HaTeshuvah ), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe concludes the discussion of behaviors that make teshuvah especially difficult by examining five destructive character traits: tailbearing ( rechilus ), lashon hara, anger, harboring sinful thoughts, and associating with negative influences . These habits are particularly dangerous because they become ingrained over...

Have you ever wondered how a small, untrained army could achieve a miraculous victory against a formidable kingdom? Join us as we're guided through the awe-inspiring story of the Jewish people's triumph over the kingdom of Midian, where 12,000 Jewish soldiers succeeded without a single casualty, highlighting the true power of unwavering faith in Hashem's divine support. This incredible narrative f...

This Parsha Review Podcast (Ep 4.9) by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe on Parshas Mattos offers a refreshing, clear and concise review as he does for each Parsha in the Torah. 00:00 Introduction 00:10 Parsha Summary 06:55 Important Lessons Download & Print the Parsha Review Notes: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ncaRyoH5iJmGGoMZs9y82Hz2ofViVouv?usp=sharing This Parsha Review episode is dedicated in...

In this special Short & Sad episode of the Jewish Inspiration Podcast , Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe introduces the fast of the Seventeenth of Tammuz , the day that begins the Three Weeks ( Bein HaMetzarim ), Judaism's annual period of mourning leading up to Tisha B'Av . He explains that the purpose of a fast day is not simply to abstain from food and drink, but to awaken the heart, inspire introspection...

The Living Jewishly Podcast is dedicated to learning, understanding and appreciating the greatness of Jewish heritage and the Torah through the simplified, concise study of Halacha, Jewish Law, thereby enhancing our understanding of how Hashem wants us to live our daily lives in a Jewish way. In this Living Jewishly Podcast BONUS episode, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe discusses the laws of of the three weeks;...

In this Parsha Review Podcast episode on Parshas Pinchas , Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe highlights Pinchas’ heroic act at the end of last week’s portion — zealously stopping the plague by confronting Zimri and Kozbi, thereby saving the Jewish people from assimilation and destruction plotted by Bilaam. The new parsha opens with Hashem’s reward: a covenant of peace and eternal priesthood for Pinchas and his de...

In this lesson from the Gate of Repentance ( Shaar HaTeshuvah ), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe continues exploring the twenty-four obstacles to complete teshuvah , focusing on sins that are especially difficult to repair because they involve harm to other people. The Orchot Tzaddikim explains that some wrongs cannot be fully corrected simply because the injured parties are unknown or impossible to identify. W...

In this special Jewish Inspiration Podcast episode for  Tammuz , Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe introduces the significance of the Hebrew month of Tammuz , a period that marks the transition from the spiritual heights of the spring festivals into a season of introspection and heightened awareness. While the name Tammuz reflects the intense heat of summer, it also recalls an ancient idol mentioned by the prophe...

 In this episode of the Parsha Review Podcast, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe discusses Parshas Pinchas, focusing on the story of Pinchas’s zealous act against Zimri and Cosbi, who publicly defied God’s will by engaging in illicit relations, as described in Numbers 25. Rabbi Wolbe highlights the danger of blurring moral lines, as Zimri attempted by bringing a Moabite woman into the Jewish community, comparing...

In this lesson from the Gate of Repentance ( Shaar HaTeshuvah ), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe introduces the twenty-four obstacles that prevent a person from achieving authentic teshuvah , beginning with the first nine. Some actions are so spiritually destructive that they make repentance exceedingly difficult—not because Hashem refuses to forgive, but because these behaviors dull a person's sensitivity and...

In this episode of the Thinking Talmudist , Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe continues the Talmud's discussion in Tractate Kesubos (68a) , examining the Torah's delicate balance between compassion for the needy and responsibility in the distribution of charity . The Gemara addresses those who fraudulently portray themselves as impoverished or disabled in order to receive charity, teaching that dishonesty in seek...

In this lesson from the Gate of Repentance ( Shaar HaTeshuvah ), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe concludes the twenty-step process of teshuvah by exploring steps 15 through 20 : prayer, correcting wrongdoing, pursuing kindness and truth, remembering past mistakes, demonstrating lasting change, and helping others return to Hashem. True repentance is not merely an internal feeling—it is expressed through heartfel...

Unlock the profound lessons from Parshas Pinchas as we journey through an episode featuring the impactful story of Pinchas, the grandson of Aharon HaKohen. Discover how his zealous act of spearing an Israelite man and a Midianite woman brought a sudden halt to a devastating plague that had ravaged the Israelites, claiming 24,000 lives. We promise a nuanced exploration of the seeming paradox of his...

In Ask Away #36, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe opens with a heartfelt history of TORCH — from its roots in Project SEED visits in the early 1990s, founding by five Young Israel members in 1998, to its growth as an inclusive outreach organization bringing Torah to all Jews in Houston and recently across the globe. He emphasizes unity across Jewish streams (including warm relations with Reform, Conservative, Ch...

This Parsha Review Podcast (Ep 4.8) by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe on Parshas Pinchas offers a refreshing, clear and concise review as he does for each Parsha in the Torah. 00:00 Introduction 00:10 Parsha Summary 07:47 Important Lessons Download & Print the Parsha Review Notes: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ncaRyoH5iJmGGoMZs9y82Hz2ofViVouv?usp=sharing This Parsha Review episode is dedicated in...

In this episode of the Parsha Review Podcast, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explores Parshas Balak, focusing on the story of Balak, the king of Moab, who hires the powerful prophet Bilaam to curse the Jewish people (Numbers 22). Rabbi Wolbe recounts the riveting narrative where Bilaam’s donkey, divinely enabled to speak, rebukes him for striking it, symbolizing resistance to his mission to curse the Jews. Ras...

Have you ever wondered why a pagan prophet's words are featured so prominently in the Torah? Join us as we explore the enigmatic story of Parsha Balak, where King Balak's relentless efforts to curse the Jewish people through Balaam the prophet are thwarted by divine intervention. We unravel Balaam's complex character, revealed through his bizarre interaction with a talking donkey and his covetous...

This Parsha Review Podcast (Ep 4.7) by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe on Parshas Balak offers a refreshing, clear and concise review as he does for each Parsha in the Torah. 00:00 Introduction 00:10 Parsha Summary 04:48 Important Lessons Download & Print the Parsha Review Notes: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ncaRyoH5iJmGGoMZs9y82Hz2ofViVouv?usp=sharing This Parsha Review episode is dedicated in H...

In this episode of the Parsha Review Podcast, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe discusses Parshas Chukas, focusing on the red heifer (Parah Adumah) and its designation as "Zos Chukas HaTorah" (the decree of the Torah), highlighting its mysterious, reasonless nature as a divine command. He explains that mitzvahs, like honoring parents, don’t require full understanding to be fulfilled, using the red heifer as an ex...