The Torah Sparks Podcast

What is the fastest way to visit the Great Wall of China, the Statue of Liberty, and the Burj Khalifa all in the same day? All you need to do is take three steps back and three steps forward. If you are unclear what this means, I recommend you check out this week's version of the Torah Sparks Podcast where we discuss an invaluable message taught to us from the Yetzer Harah himself. Check out...

Everyone has a light switch in their home that is mysterious; the members of the house have no idea what it controls. In this week's episode of The Torah Sparks Podcast, we talk about the unsolved mystery of the dead corpse found between two cities, and how, behind this backdrop of negativity, we see the beauty and value for life. Check out the Torah Sparks website at https://www.torahsparks....

We can clean messages from anyone. Even from a little girl at the Baltimore Zoo? Yes, even from a little girl at the Baltimore Zoo. In this episode of The Torah Sparks Podcast, we explore the fundamental idea of realizing that there is no one and nothing that is "bigger" than Hashem. This should give us tremendous feelings of comfort in our Divine service. Check out the Torah Sparks webs...

What is heavier, a pound of bricks or a pound of feathers? You've probably heard this question before. Even if you've heard the answer before, you probably have not heard why this connects with Parshas Eikev. Tune in to this week's episode of The Torah Sparks Podcast to find out more. Check out the Torah Sparks website at https://www.torahsparks.com/ for the latest podcasts and week...

What happened to the most stunning painting ever painted atop of Mt. Everest? What does this have to do with Shema Yisroel? And how does this all connect to Shabbos Nachamu and the idea of consolation? Tune in to this week's episode of The Torah Sparks Podcast to find out more! Check out the Torah Sparks website at https://www.torahsparks.com/ for the latest podcasts and weekly blog posts. If...

There's a technical term for everything. Even for "getting used to the dark"? Yes. It's called "dark adaptation." In this week's episode of The Torah Sparks Podcast, we discuss the importance of not getting used to the darkness of galus, exile, but still being able to be a source of light amidst the darkness. Check out the Torah Sparks website at https://www.tora...

Can you really be called Mr. Macho if you scream every time you hear a creaking noise in your home? Tune in to this week's episode of The Torah Sparks Podcast to hear about the spiritual power of hypervigilance and how we can use this psychological phenomenon to deal with the constant movements of our lives. Check out the Torah Sparks website at https://www.torahsparks.com/ for the latest pod...

For all those who don't know, sailing is a real sport, and it may not always be as chilled as it looks. In this week's episode of The Torah Sparks Podcast, we discuss an epic story of a sail boat capsizing and its connection to Parshas Pinchos, in particular, to the power of women as depicted from the daughters of Tzlofchod. Check out the Torah Sparks website at https://www.torahsparks.c...

What happens when the story doesn't end with "happily ever after"? Does that mean G-d doesn't love you? What happens when you daven so hard for something and Eliyahu Hanavi does not appear right in front of you with the answer? In this week's episode of The Torah Sparks Podcast we discuss the importance of serving Hashem even when we don't fully understand what's...

It is not so uncommon for people watching a tennis match to turn off the volume. Why? Because they can't stand those annoying grunting noises. But did you ever stop for a moment and think about why tennis players grunt? Find out the answer to this and see how it connects to the Parah Adumah by tuning in to this week's version of The Torah Sparks Podcast. Check out the Torah Sparks websit...

I know what your thinking. Isn't it ironic that the word Korach in Hebrew is spelled the same as Kerach, which means ice? Why is this? What's going on? Is there any connection? Tune in to this week's episode of The Torah Sparks Podcast to find out how Korach ended up on the slippery slope of physicality. Check out the Torah Sparks website at https://www.torahsparks.com/ for the late...

In this week's episode of The Torah Sparks Podcast, we do not talk about the difference between alligators and crocodiles. But we do talk about the importance of respecting others, as depicted in an amazing story with the Ruzhiner Rebbe as a young boy. See how this connects with the great sin of the 10 spies and more by tuning in now. Check out the Torah Sparks website at https://www.torahspa...

Welcome back to The Torah Sparks Podcast. In this week's episode, we discuss the imperative difference between viewing others as people or as mere objects. Is it correct to refer to the person behind the front desk as "the front desk," or should we refer to that person as, "the lady behind the front desk"? Ultimately, we will see how the ability to see people as people ste...

In this week's version of The Torah Sparks Podcast, we discuss the painful reality of being a bar mitzvah boy and being the target of fast moving projectiles in the form of soft candy. It is usually the boy who claims to be "a good friend of the bar mitzvah" who throws the hardest. But it's not only bar mitzvah boys that get things thrown at them; it's all of us. The Yetze...

Besides for the price, there is a major difference between those who sit in the bleachers at a baseball game and those who sit closer to home plate. In this week's version of The Torah Sparks Podcast, the host discusses a powerful baseball parable and how it offers us an inspirational message for the upcoming holiday of Shavuos. Check out the Torah Sparks website at https://www.torahsparks.co...

Did you ever yell at the screen during a climactic part of a movie? Did you expect that the actors on the screen would listen to your concerns? Were you subsequently "shushed" by the entire audience? This week, in The Torah Sparks Podcast, we discuss the idea that what we - as humans - think, say, and do, actually influences and impacts the world around us. This is in great contrast to t...

In the latest episode of the Torah Sparks Podcast, we discusses the importance of being humble and "haughty" at the same time. How exactly does that work? Aren't they mutually exclusive? Tune in to find out more! This week, there is a video version of the podcast available on YouTube, check it out here: https://youtu.be/G4YMU-V2GIQ BH I am excited to announce the launch of my forthc...

Did you hear about the lady who challenged herself to eat pet food for an entire month? In this week's Torah Sparks podcast, we discuss this crazy story and how the period of Sefiras Haomer teaches us a lesson in stark contrast to this eat-only-pet-food challenge. If you enjoy this content, please share with your friends, family, and neighbors. Be sure to leave a rating and write a review! Ch...

In this week's Torah Sparks podcast, the host discusses the notion of projection, namely, that -as humans - we tend to see others how we see ourselves. As such, if we see ourselves as bad, we will likely see others as bad as well. On the flip side, if we see ourselves as good and holy, we will be able to see others in that light as well. The 24,000 students of Rebbe Akiva died for not accordi...

When Nabisco changed it's slogan for the famous Oreo cookie from America's Favorite Cookie to Milk's Favorite Cookie in 2004, no one thought this would be newsworthy enough to be featured in a Jewish podcast in 2022. Even more, no one thought it would have any relevance or meaning to make it onto an inspirational platform. Sure enough, in this week's Torah Sparks podcast, the h...

In this week's Torah Sparks podcast, we talk about the importance of detoxifying from all the sprays used to clean for Passover as  well as the importance of realizing what it is that truly makes the Jewish people special. So, as you continue to get ready for the Passover holiday that is fast-approaching, come along and give a listen. This is an episode you don't want to miss. If you enj...

Did you know? The difference in size between your pupils, when they are most dilated vs. when they are least dilated, is 17 times! Tune in to this week's Torah Sparks podcast to hear an interesting perspective on the human eye and the importance of seeing the world (ourselves included) in a positive light.   If you enjoy this content, please share with your friends. I would also really apprec...

Why do humans love to gossip? In this Torah Sparks episode, we discuss the psychology behind why it is people like to gossip and how the Torah remedies this approach. We also talk about the imperativeness of not speaking Lashon Harah about oneself. Check it out! If you enjoy this content, please share with your friends. I would also really appreciate if you could leave a rating and a review. Check...

In this episode of Torah Sparks, we discuss the global rise in consumption of edible insects, and why despite its various health benefits, G-d does not allow the Jewish people to eat them. Join me on this eye-opening, fun-filled, epic journey to discover the deeper meaning behind why it is we don't consume creepy crawlers. I think you'll like it. Powered by: TYA of Baltimore Interested i...

Afraid your Shaloch Manos is being given to someone else after you already gave it? Introducing the all new S.M.T.'s - Shaloch Manos Trackers. Tune in to this week's Torah Sparks podcast to find out more about these unique trackers, and to hear an insight into the contrast between the etiquette of the kings and the Jewish people. One of the messages we learn from Purim is that we can bec...