The Shema Podcast for the Perplexed

Nov 13 2024 153 ep. 44 mins 13
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A Baal Teshuva shares Torah insights, intertwined through personal stories and interviews with leading Torah Scholars to demonstrate the empowering qualities of Torah and mitzvot.

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Judaism is NOT about Tradition!

Nov 13 2024 26 mins  
In this podcast, we dive into Fiddler on the Roof to examine how its portrayal of "tradition" and Jewish identity mirrors a broader historical struggle within Judaism. Set in the fictional shtetl of Anatevka around 1905, Fiddler on the Roof follows Tevye, a poor milkman grappling with changing times as his daughters challenge age-old customs. More than a story of family and culture

Plan B Soul Rectifications

Nov 10 2024 32 mins  
In Mishnah Sanhedrin, we are taught that all of Israel has a share in Olam HaBa (the World to Come). But what about a Jew who does not engage in Torah learning or fulfill the mitzvos? How can they become a receptacle to exist in Olam HaBa without the proper soul rectification through Torah and mitzvos? In this episode, we explore the "Plan B" soul rectifications, and the various co

The Spiritual Foundation of Physicality

Oct 28 2024 58 mins  
Based on a request from members of the Shema Podcast for the Perplexed WhatsApp group, this episode explores the spiritual foundation of physicality to deepen our understanding of the Jew’s role in the world and the purpose of Torah and mitzvos.Join the Shema Podcast for the Perplexed WhatsApp Group Community by clicking the following link.Sign up Link for Shema Podcast for Perpl

Q&A in the Sukkah

Oct 22 2024 60 mins  
In this episode, I requested questions from listeners that I could research and explore in depth. My guest and I sat in the sukkah as I provided answers to a variety of questions that I believe offer deeper insights into many areas of Torah and Jewish living.Join the Shema Podcast for the Perplexed WhatsApp Group Community by clicking the following link.Sign up Link for Shema Podca

Defining G-d in the Sukkah

Oct 14 2024 19 mins  
About ten years ago, the Pew Research Center found that around 85-90% of the global population believes in a deity. At first, this seems promising. But when you dig deeper and ask people to define the god they believe in, you often find that their conception is of a god that doesn’t truly exist. Disturbingly, many Jews share this misconception. In this episode, we explore the sig

Don’t be the 2nd Witness

Oct 10 2024 28 mins  
In this episode we delve into the profound wisdom behind how Hashem orchestrates the world with flawless precision, balancing justice and compassion as well as the incredible role that each Jew plays in this divine system.Join the Shema Podcast for the Perplexed WhatsApp Group Community by clicking the following link.Sign up Link for Shema Podcast for Perplexed WhatsApp Group Commu

Hashem is Our Shadow

Sep 27 2024 21 mins  
In this episode, we explore the profound opportunities that Rosh Hashanah through Yom Kippur offers us—a chance to recreate ourselves and start anew, unburdened by the mistakes of the past. But there’s a powerful secret embedded in how Hashem responds to our pleas for forgiveness: it’s directly tied to how we treat others. Understanding this connection can set us on a path of

Let’s Talk Politics

Sep 24 2024 17 mins  
I typically avoid conversations about politics; however, given the gravity of the upcoming election and its potential impact on Israel, I’ve decided to break my usual practice and share my thoughts on the matter. Of course I am not referring to the US presidential elections but the election at Rosh Hashanah of Hashem vs. Amalek.Also, I recently started a Shema Podcast for the Per

A Message from Hashem to You with Jake Turx

Sep 15 2024 113 mins  
What if I told you that the Creator of the Universe wrote a letter to comfort you during these challenging times since October 7th?In this episode, we're joined by Jake Turx, senior White House correspondent and chief political correspondent for Ami magazine, and a political contributor at Newsmax. Jake analyzes Sefer Ovadia, the shortest book in the Prophets section of the Tanach.

Welcome to My Chanukas Habayis

Sep 12 2024 47 mins  
I recently learned about the Jewish custom of Chanukas HaBayis, a ceremony dedicating a new home to Torah learning and mitzvos. It was suggested that I host this event in my new home. The celebration involves opening one's home to the community, sharing food and drink, and hearing words of Torah. I’ve invited an incredible lineup of rabbis: Rabbi Nagel, Rabbi Lazenga, Rabbi Cotla