The Thinking Jewish Podcast

Parshas Behar - If I was Hashem!? 24.05.2024 6:57 ↓

What is it about the Farmers that kept Shemitta that led the Medrash to call them Giborei Koach? Strong and Powerful?

Parshas Acharei Mos - Live Life 03.05.2024 7:33 ↓

At the beginning of אחרי מות asks the Sefas Emes; –נדב ואביהו knew exactly what they were doing. They brought a אש זרה and knew they were going to die. Why did they do it? Two stories; one of Rav Dovid Soloveichik and one of Vilna Gaon

Parshas Shemini - Attitude to what you cant do? 05.04.2024 3:57 ↓

The Torah contains 248 do's, and  365 don'ts. What should my attitude be towards that?

Purim - Celebrate the Greatest Gift 22.03.2024 5:24 ↓

Each week we say in Havdalla  לַיְּהוּדִים, הָיְתָה אוֹרָה וְשִׂמְחָה, וְשָׂשֹׂן, וִיקָר /  layehudim haisa ora v'simcha v'sason v'ikar " -- "'For the Jews there was radiance, and happiness, and joy, and honor' / so may it be for us!" the Gemara in  Megillah  teaches that  orah  refers to Torah,  simchah  refers to Yom Tov,  sasson  refers to  milah , and  yekar ...

Parshas Vayakel - Who is Shabbos? 08.03.2024 30:03 ↓

We aren’t asking what is Shabbos, we are asking who is Shabbos?

Parshas Vayakel - The Passengers Steering Wheel | Shabbos 08.03.2024 5:20 ↓

What is the true relaxation of Shabbos?

Purim Katan - Feel the joy - Twice! 23.02.2024 6:29 ↓

Is there a difference between the Joy of Purim Katan and the Joy of Purim? This year more than other years we need both!

Parshas Mishpotim - What do YOU own? 09.02.2024 4:35 ↓

What actually belongs to you? A story and quote "If Hashem put into your head to call that person - call them. They might just need it"

Parshas B'Shalach - Sing and Sing even more 26.01.2024 8:58 ↓

Why is the song of Az Yashir written in future tense? How can the Jewish people sing this shabbos? Elkanah Vizels Last Letter

Parshas Bo - The Jewel called Tefillin 19.01.2024 4:34 ↓

The Maharal says a yesod - every Jew has a connection to leaving eygpt id  The fact that we can see ourselves as we go out means we all live Galus mitzraim to kabalas HaTorah. in other words we all live the pride of not being a part of the natural world and our priorities are different. Gashmius is a necessity and temporary, but our mind is in Ruchnios. When you tie on You Tefillin we have to feel...

Parshas Va'era 12.01.2024 7:13 ↓

Parshas Va'era Your mission - In the place📍 you stand your job is to bring light💡

Parshas Shemos - The care of great Jewish leaders 05.01.2024 5:44 ↓

👉 A story of the care and greatness of Rav Mattisyohu Salomon zt"l. 👉 How did Basya know the baby she found was a Jewish child?

Parshas Vayechi - Living with Clarity and Passion 29.12.2023 4:33 ↓

What can we learn from the Viral video this week of Hadas Lowenstein wife of Elias Lowenstein HY"D). Such incredible Emunah & Clarity

Parshas Mikeitz - The Power of First Impressions 15.12.2023 3:40 ↓

Why does the butler try to achieve by putting down Yosef?

Parshas Vayishlach - Inner worlds 01.12.2023 4:31 ↓

What does it mean Yaakov Avinu was alone? Building your inner world Standing for the truth in a Confusing world 🌍

Parshas Vayeitzei - The Heart of Jew! 24.11.2023 8:07 ↓

How to remain anchored in these distressing times? What does it mean Rachel has a child and finally has something to Blame ?? This week's viral story of Emma Platt Good shabbos!

Parshas Chayei Sarah - We are in Good Hands! 10.11.2023 4:49 ↓

Parshas Chayei Sarah We ask ourselves if we are living the good life. How do we define a good life? We often say I am married and have kids and have money and have a good community. I have a good life. They tell a story of a lady who lived a long time ago and her father gets thrown into a fire and burned alive. She then leaves that town and has no idea where she is going to live and she goes with...

Parshas Vayeira - Sands, Stars and Soil 03.11.2023 4:16 ↓

The Jewish People are compared to the Sand⌛, Stars⭐ and Soil Why? How does this knowledge give us strength in these challenging times for An Yisroel?