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Torah Psych101 with Dr. Jonathan Lasson

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Every week we read a Torah portion. The Torah contains so many concepts that psychologists have now conceptualized. They have been there since the beginning of time. I will show you each week another insight we can glean from the Torah portion of the week.

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Torah Psych101-Parshas Behar #1 5782: Cheaters Never Prosper! 20.05.2022 6:01

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Torah Psych101: Parshas Emor 5782: Just plain speechy! 12.05.2022 4:55

We don't talk about...the past... How we learn this from Parshas Emor This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

Torah Psych101 Kedoshim #2 5782-Holy people! 05.05.2022 7:23

Becoming holy requires adults modeling for their children how to give respect to  This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

Torah Psych101: Parshas Acharei Mos-You can get out of depression! 03.05.2022 5:15

Rav Nachman of Breslov and releasing yourself from the hell of depression This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

Torah Psych101: Parshas Kedoshim 5782-Developing your connection with Hashem 03.05.2022 6:23

How to become a walking Sefer Torah... This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

Torah Psych101: Parshas Metzora 5782: Antisocial Personality and Isolation 03.05.2022 5:33

Changing Personalities...Is it possible? This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

Torah Psych101: Parshas Tazria 5782: COVID-19, Contagious Diseases and the Metzora 01.04.2022 9:38

COVID, Quarantine and the Metzora This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

Torah Psych101: Parshas Shmini 5782-Pin the Tail on the Donkey! 24.03.2022 4:54

Why is a non-kosher animal such as a donkey used for such holy purposes? This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

Torah Psych101: Parshas Tzav-Clean up your mess! 24.03.2022 6:17

Keep a healthy balance to prevent haughtiness. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

Torah Psych101: Shushan Purim-Rav Chaim Kanievsky ZT"L 18.03.2022 6:13

Rav Chaim Kanievsky on the importance of Tefilla. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

Torah Psych101 Parshas Vayikra 5782: Lobsters and Growing 11.03.2022 6:30

Why do lobsters have a soft body and hard shell? How can we relate to lobsters? This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

Torah Psych101: Parshas Vayikra 5782: Hearing Voices 11.03.2022 5:51

Why does Moshe only tune in to Hashem? This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

Torah Psych101 5782: Parshas Pikudei-TISSUES HAVE NO EXPIRATION DATE! 04.03.2022 7:12

The bystander effect and diffusion of responsibility! Why the ark is referred to as the ark made by Betzalel. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

Torah Psych101: Parshas Vayakhel 5782-Unity and Community 25.02.2022 5:58

Why do we repeat the aspects of the Mishkan again in Parshas Vayakhel? How do the contributions of gold counter the sin of the golden calf? This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishp...

Torah Psych101:Parshas Ki Sisa 5782: Everyone is invited to the party! 15.02.2022 5:27

Torah Psych101: Parshas Tetzaveh 5782-You can't pick and choose Jewish rules! 15.02.2022 8:00

Torah Psych101-Parshas Terumah 5782: The Greatest Wealth Management Strategist-HASHEM! 04.02.2022 7:20

Why is everything about money? What is it about the table that is so important as a focal point of the Bais Hamikdosh? This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

Torah Psych101-Parshas Mishpatim 5782: Blind Faith is actually a good thing! 28.01.2022 6:45

What is the lesson of Naaseh V'Nishma? This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

Torah Psych101-Parshas Yisro 5782: Yisro... a priest! 28.01.2022 7:37

Why does Yisro have the Zechus of having a Parsha in the Torah named after him? This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

Torah Psych101-Parshas Beshalach 5782: Talk to a wise person when in conflict! 14.01.2022 6:40

Psychotherapy 101: Talk things over when conflicted. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

Torah Psych101-Parshas Bo 5782: Pharaoh's Tanking Poll Numbers 07.01.2022 6:30

Was there a turning point in how Phraoh's advisers viewed Pharaoh? This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

Torah Psych101-Parshas Shemos: What's in a name? 03.01.2022 8:04

Why is the name of Yocheved omitted from the Parsha if she was the mother of Moshe-our greatest leader? This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

Torah Psych101 Parshas Va'Eira: Oh Brother! A Shidduch Vort 31.12.2021 7:14

Why do we check out the brother when looking into shidduchim? This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

Torah Psych101: Parshas Vayechi 5782: Don't think too much!!! 16.12.2021 8:10

Why is Vayechi a Stuma (closed Parsha)? Why did the Shechina leave Yaakov when he was about to reveal what will hapen at the 'end of days'? This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishp...

Torah Psych101-Asarah B'Teves 5782: 10th of Teves-Great time to Daven! 14.12.2021 5:02

The meaning of Asarah B'Teves: Why do we fast? Power of Prayer This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate