The Rabbi Noah Podcast

B"H One of the clearest signs of redemption in our tradition is when the Land of Israel gives its fruits generously. Rashi teaches that when Eretz Yisrael begins to bloom again, it means the land is awake and responding to its people. Today, we see this with our own eyes: wine, agriculture, innovation, and abundance. That’s why Tu Bishvat has become so elevated in our time. Tasting the fruits...

B"H Tu Bishvat reminds me of what grounds me. In Judaism, Torah is called an etz chaim, a tree of life. Torah is root work. It connects us to our ancestors, to the depth of our own souls, and gives us the strength to stand upright in this world. When we are rooted, we can grow, shine, and bear fruit. Torah helps us feel at home in who we are and in the world we’re meant to build. #TuBishvat #...

B"H On Tu Bishvat, we’re reminded that people are meant to be like trees. In Hebrew, eitzah (guidance) shares its root with eitz (tree). Real guidance comes from being rooted, from listening deeply, and from speaking with care and timing. May we grow strong roots and bear fruit that helps others connect to the depths of their souls. Tu Bishvat Sameach 💚 #TuBishvat #Torah #Judaism #Growth #Ro...

B"H People are always curious how Jews “control the wealth” or “run the world.” So here’s the inside version. Judaism actually has a very simple framework for making a living, and it comes from the story of the manna in the desert. First, we don’t believe it’s really in our control. A living comes from Hashem, and asking Him for it is real and necessary. Second, we work. Six days a week. You...

B"H After 843 days, our hostages are home. Thank you Hashem. There is so much pain, relief, and complexity in this moment, but one teaching from Rebbe Nachman of Breslov captures its depth: sincere efforts to redeem captives open channels for new life. Every tear, every prayer, every act of responsibility we carried as a people mattered. None of it was wasted. For those who returned alive, ma...

B"H There’s a subtle sound when snow is falling. A soft crackle. If you pause and really listen, it feels like Hashem has a soundtrack playing through creation. We’re so used to filling our ears with noise, but nature has its own music if we let it wash over us. Judaism even has a name for this. Perek Shira teaches that every part of creation has its own song. Just listening can be meshivat n...

B"H To watch Torah Thoughts in video format, click HERE People of Iran, I know there is very little we can do physically from the outside, and what is happening right now is unbearable. We are praying for your safety, for an end to bloodshed, and for the downfall of a brutal regime. Jewish history teaches us something we hold onto with our lives: evil does not last. Whether salvation comes no...

B"H This video is permission. Permission to be ambitious, goal-oriented, and to work hard in every area of life for six days. And it’s also permission to stop. Shabbos is the weekly practice of believing that, right now, everything is whole and complete. Nothing more to fix, nothing more to achieve. We pause, we rest, and we let ourselves be exactly where we are. That pause is what gives us t...

B"H If you want to be a free person, you need connection. Before the Jewish people even left Egypt, Hashem commanded tefillin. Not after freedom, before it. Tefillin bind the heart and the mind so Torah doesn’t stay as an idea, but becomes part of who we are. We leave Mitzrayim when Torah becomes alive in us. That’s real freedom. #Tefillin #Torah #Judaism #Freedom #Parsha To watch Torah Thoug...

B"H One of the most beautiful lines we say on Rosh Chodesh comes from Hallel: Va’anachnu nevarech Kah, me’atah ve’ad olam. From now on, and forever. In any moment, those words remind us that renewal is always possible. From this moment, I can thank Hashem, live with intention, and begin again. That’s the quiet power of teshuvah. Chodesh Tov, for Chodesh Shevat! #Judaism #Shevat #RoshChodesh #...

B"H One simple practice that has genuinely increased my simcha: choosing my default state to be joy. Serving Hashem with simcha is avodah, real spiritual work. One small way to practice it is consciously smiling — not artificially, not performatively, just choosing a joyful presence. It changes how people respond, and it becomes a quiet kiddush Hashem in the world. Simcha is something we can...

B"H This video is dedicated to the Jewish community of Jackson, Mississippi, and to Beth Torah. A synagogue is not just a building. Our tradition teaches it is a mikdash me’at, a small sanctuary, carrying the Divine Presence with us and linking us to our people and our land. Attacks on synagogues are attacks on that connection. May HaShem protect our holy places, our communities, and all who...

B"H The holiest Jews in the world are converts. Conversion is not a transformation, but a revelation of who a soul has always been. Bat Pharaoh became Batya, a daughter of Hashem, by defying evil and choosing goodness. Our tradition teaches that the souls of converts stood with us at Sinai. To every convert, and every soul walking that path: you are seen, you are cherished, and it is our sacr...

B"H This is a message of gratitude to the beautiful souls who have chosen to stand with the Jewish people. Our tradition is clear that Jewish history was shaped not only by Jews, but by righteous friends who stepped up at critical moments. Friendship matters. Allies matter. We don’t take that love for granted, not for a second. Thank you for standing with us. #Israel #Judaism #Gratitude #Alli...

B"H To the people of Iran: this message is about freedom, dignity, and hope. Jewish tradition teaches that those who love goodness reject evil, and that regimes built on fear and violence do not last. We are praying for your safety, your healing, and a future without bloodshed. May freedom come soon, and may goodness outlast tyranny. #Iran #Freedom #Peace #Israel #Judaism To watch Torah Thoug...

B"H One of the ugliest traits a person can have is forgetfulness. A lack of hakarat hatov, of gratitude. The Torah describes Pharaoh as someone who “did not remember Yosef,” and that forgetfulness shaped everything that followed. This teaching was deeply loved by my Zaidy, Marvin Moshe Yaakov Shmuel Mordechai ben Chana VTzudek, of blessed memory. May these words be l’ilui nishmat his neshama....

B"H If you want to understand Jewish “power,” look at who Jews are taught to admire. Our model is Moshe Rabbeinu, a man who left comfort, noticed suffering, and placed other people’s God forbid, pain into his heart. He was chosen to lead because he cared for the vulnerable, even when no one was watching. That’s the system. Shabbat Shalom. #Parsha #Torah #Bible #Judaism #God To watch Torah Tho...

B"H This is a PSA for people who don’t like winter. If you’re dressed for it, being outside is a real mechayah. The Torah begins with Bereishit, with beginnings. Reb Shlomo used to say that if you want to feel a beginning, spend time in nature. Look at the sky, feel the air, stand on the earth the way HaShem made it. Don’t let the weather decide for you. Being outside is a gift. #Torah #Judai...

B"H Israel’s Iron Beam laser defense system is extraordinary technology, but it points to something deeper. Human brilliance, responsibility, and protection — all operating within a world guided by HaShem. We don’t say “my strength and my power.” We say thank You for the ability to defend life. May this protection be a merit for the fallen, a shield for Am Yisrael, and a step toward a time wh...

B"H Moshe was Jewish by lineage, but for him it wasn’t simple. He grew up in Pharaoh’s palace, surrounded by power and comfort, and at a crucial moment in his life he had to decide where he stood. That question followed him through Midian and came into full focus at the burning bush. By then, Moshe made his choice clearly. He chose to stand with his people. That question still lives today. Ea...

B"H Just left Synagogue. We finished running the world, finalized all global decisions, checked in with world leaders, and then wrapped it all up by saying the Shema. Turns out the big secret is this: Jews gather, pray for peace, declare God is One, and try to be better people. That’s the whole operation. Have a good day. #Judaism #Maduro #Israel #scapegoat #Jews To watch Torah Thoughts in vi...

B"H It’s January 1st, and here’s a New Year’s resolution worth keeping ❤️: bless people, and ask for blessings. Yaakov Avinu’s final moments remind us that words createParshaness. Before ending a conversation, offer a blessing and ask for one in return. It’s vulnerable, a little uncomfortable, and incredibly powerful. This year, let our words bring more love, connection, and light into the wo...

B"H A simple New Year’s practice inspired by Rosh Hashanah: say it out loud. Name what you’re working on — to HaShem, to yourself, to someone you trust, or even by recording it and watching it next year. Making it public, in some form, gives intention weight. The solar New Year is another chance to reflect, declare direction, and grow with honesty and care. #NewYears #NewYearsResolutions #Goa...

B"H The Tenth of Tevet marks the beginning of the siege of Jerusalem — the moment that set the destruction of the Beis Hamikdash into motion. Jews fast today not only to remember what was lost, but to recognize how much still needs healing. This day asks us to strengthen our connection to Torah, to Am Yisrael, and to Eretz Yisrael — and to stand openly and responsibly in this moment of Jewish...

B"H If you want to understand what being a Jew means and feels like at the end of 2025, today matters. The Ninth of Tevet is associated with the passing of Ezra HaSofer, and possibly Nehemiah as well. After the first exile, Jewish life as a land- and Temple-centered reality collapsed. What they led was a renaissance — rebuilding Jewish life through Torah learning and a renewed return to the L...