The Torah Sparks Podcast

It's fascinating that you can be on a WhatsApp chat for months and no one will know until the day you leave. As humans, it is so much easier to focus on the negative rather than the positive. The Jewish people take pride in our unity and intertwined legacy, similar to the roots of the Redwood trees. Tune in to this week's podcast to hear more. Powered by: TYA of Baltimore

The relatively new game, Wordle, has taken the world by storm. One of the most epic and unique things about the new Wordle craze is that you can only play it ONCE a day. In this week's Torah Sparks podcast, we talk about a positive lesson from this "once per day" mentality, and we discuss the deeper connection between "Eileh Pekudei Hamishkan" and the upcoming holiday of P...

In this week's Torah Sparks podcast, we interview a special guest - David Charles Milke, owner of DCM Custom Painting, LLC - who reveals to us an incredible story of Mesiras Nefesh to "do the right thing." If you want to hear a true account about a non-Jew who went dumpster diving to save a Mezuzah, then this week's episode is for you! Powered by: TYA of Baltimore

I think we can all agree that no one ever planned on stubbing their toe. It kind of just happened, at a really annoying moment. Ouch! In this week's Torah Sparks podcast, we discuss a mysterious commentary from the Chizkuni (32:19) regarding Moshe Rabbeinu throwing the Luchos and smashing it to smithereens. What does this have to do with stubbed toes? Listen now on all of your favorite podcas...

In this week's podcast, we talk about the importance of being yourself and realizing your unique role on this world. Go ahead, give it a listen. Powered by: TYA of Baltimore

The circle is one of the easiest shapes to visualize yet one of the hardest shapes to draw. Did you ever wonder why Hashem made it that coins are circular shaped? Tune in to this week's Torah Sparks podcast to hear a fascinating insight about the circular coin and how it teaches us an inspirational lesson in our day-to-day lives. Powered by: TYA of Baltimore

Imagine  your car has heated seats, but you only found out about it halfway through the winter? I know how I would feel because it happened to me. There is a lesson here. We have a deep connection with Hashem, but how much of us sometimes simply forget this "little piece" of information. Tune in to this week's Torah Sparks to hear some inspiration on Parshas Mishpatim and the import...

There was a recent poll going around asking the following question: What pictures of your child do you love the best? In this podcast we reveal the results of this poll and discuss the great man Yisro who decided to turn his life around and become a full fledge Jew. Tune in to find out what all of this has to do with the annual Super Seder Campaign that exists in one of the popular Yeshivos in Ere...

What is a true fan? Can there be more than one "number one fan"? How were all the Jews able to say "This is MY G-d", isn't that mutually exclusive? Tune in to this week's Torah Sparks podcast to find out the answer to these intriguing questions and more! Powered by: TYA of Baltimore

Strange title, I know. Aren't you curious what it's all about? Tune in to this week's Torah Sparks podcast to hear a fascinating story about a carrot and find out about the "claim-to-fame" of the Jewish people.  Powered by: TYA of Baltimore For sponsorship opportunities, email oristrum@torahsparks.com

In this week's Torah Sparks episode, we talk about how long people spend consuming coffee, how we can focus more on the what's of life instead of the why's of life, and the importance of realizing that in soon time we will be reinstated back to our proper post, with the building of the 3rd Temple, may it be soon!

Why did the guy get charged a fortune of money after taking his sick dog to the vet? What is the secret ingredient for any good flag? The words "And Yosef was in Mitrayim" belong in the Department of Redundancy Department.  Why does the Torah write these words? Tune in to this week's Torah Sparks podcast for some insight into these seemingly unrelated questions. Powered by: TYA of B...

Have you ever wondered what gave the baby mosquito the courage to keep on flying? That's exactly  right, because all the people were clapping for it! Little did the mosquito know that the people were trying to end its life. In this week's Torah Sparks podcast, we discuss the importance of focusing on the positive aspects of life and reveal an amazing insight from Rav Levi Yitzchok of Ber...

Did you ever think about how much crime exists in the city that is called, "The City of Brotherly Love"? As of last year, Philadelphia had one of the highest murder rates among the top 10 largest cities in the United States. Tune in to this week's Torah Sparks podcast to find out more about what it means to have true "brotherly love." Also, have you ever wondered what ston...

Humans are creatures of habit. But what if we were to go above and beyond? What if we were able to overcome our negative habits and become something bigger? What if... What if... The lighting of the Chanukah candles teaches us to stop saying "What if" and start saying "What about now!" Tune in to this week's podcast to hear about the importance of living each day as a Jew...

Are you curious what happened on Spirit Airlines flight #NK433? Are you confused why you should be curious about what happened on Spirit Airlines flight #NK433? Are you now utterly bewildered what this episode description has to do with anything? Tune in to this week's Torah Sparks podcast to find out what happened on flight #NK433 and learn a valuable life lesson to take with us as we journe...

Is This World an ends or a means? Honestly, what do you think? Your answer to this question will completely impact the way you approach life and conduct your daily activities. Tune in to this week's Torah Sparks podcast to find out Yaakov Avinu's answer to the question of whether This World is an ends or a means. Get ready to be inspired.  Powered by: TYA of Baltimore

Life is full of movement. We are constantly going from point A to point B, and so on . How can we, despite all of life's movements, keep it together? How do remain steadfast in our religion and our faith? What is the bridge that keeps us connected? The answer is... Tune in to this week's Torah Sparks Podcast to find out more:) Powered by: TYA of Baltimore

Did you ever think you would be a part of the construction of the Bais Hamikdash? In this week's Torah Sparks podcast, we discuss the idea that every time we do a mitzvah, we are adding to the construction of the Third Temple, may it be built speedily in our days. Did you ever wonder why the number 3 is written on the Polo Ralph Lauren shirt? Probably not. But now that you are wondering, list...

How much do you love bargains? If you are like most people, you probably really enjoy getting a good bargain. Whether that means you get to save money to buy something else, or maybe you now have a good bargain hunt story to tell your friends, people love getting a good deal. In this week's Torah Sparks podcast, we go behind the scenes - not of the retail store, but - with Avraham Avinu, and...

How many times do you press the lock button when leaving your car? If you lock them twice, then good for you! In this week's Torah Sparks podcast, we learn a fascinating lesson from Avraham Avinu to look twice at matters and approach them in a much deeper and more meaningful way. Please take a moment and be sure to rate and review:) Powered by: TYA of Baltimore

Quite often, you will listen to a song and have a hard time actually hearing and understanding the lyrics. In this week's podcast episode, we go through the lyrics from "The Band" by Abie Rotenberg and show its message in association with the Parshah, Parshas Lech Lecha. Tune in to find more Torah Sparks and discover a fascinating insight into the meaning of "Lech Lecha" -...

In a world that was running from pleasure to pleasure, Noach found the fortitude to walk with G-d. In this week's podcast, we discuss the imperative nature of slowing down in the fast paced lifestyle of today's society. To stay up to date on these podcasts, have access to blog posts, or submit your own "sparks," visit www.torahsparks.com Powered by: TYA of Baltimore

How do people trek up 29,035 feet to the summit of Mt. Everest? Simple. They need to acclimatize to the changes in air pressure. This is a basic survival skill. The same is true in the grand scheme of life. Successful people know how and when to acclimatize and put a breaks on the hustle and bustle of life. In this week's podcast, we speak about the 7th day of Creation, the holy Shabbos. To s...

In this episode, we tip our hats to all of the Welcome Mats of the world, who despite getting dirty time and time again, always are there to welcome us into the home. How does this all connect to Parshas Vzos Habracha and the Second Days of Sukkos? I invite you to check out this week's Torah Sparks podcast. To stay up to date on these podcasts, have access to blog posts, or submit your own &q...