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The Pesach Sacrifice and the Plague of the Firstborn: The Night of Redemption
Explore the dramatic final hours in Egypt, the meaning of the Passover sacrifice, and how faith, courage, and divine redemption led to Israel’s freedom
Behalacha Ube'agadah
26.02.26 | 16:30
The Commandment of No Other Gods and the Danger of Hidden Idolatry
Rabbi Noach Weinberg explains how ego, success, and self reliance can become modern forms of idolatry and how humility and faith restore true spiritual clarity
Yonatan HaLevi
23.02.26 | 20:10
How to Control Anger According to Jewish Wisdom: Practical Steps for Inner Calm
Discover Torah sources, Rambam’s guidance, and proven strategies to transform anger into emotional balance and lasting peace
Rabbi Zamir Cohen
12.02.26 | 22:22
Mordechai “the Jew” and the Hidden Meaning of Jewish Identity
Why denying idolatry defines the Jew, how to relate to “channels” in life, and how Purim helps us unify Hashem’s Name in a world of concealment
Rabbi David Miron
09.02.26 | 09:56
Why the Sea Almost Drowned Israel: A Hidden Lesson from the Splitting of the Red Sea
How division, unity, and character traits determined divine protection at the Red Sea
Rabbi Moshe Shainfeld
30.01.26 | 14:54
From Idol Worship to Mount Sinai: How Yitro Proved the Power of Teshuvah
Why a former priest of idolatry merited having the Torah’s central revelation named after him
Rabbi Ovadia Hen
29.01.26 | 10:47
Judaism and Non-Jews: Misunderstood Texts, Moral Responsibility, and Divine Justice
Context, sources, and misconceptions about rabbinic texts, idolatry, and righteous non-Jews
Daniel Bals
28.01.26 | 09:31
Shabbat HaGadol: How Torah Study Broke the Chains of Egyptian Idolatry
Why Moshe used the power of shabbat to prepare Israel for redemption
Rabbi Menachem Jacobson
22.01.26 | 18:29
How Idol Worship Began | Its Secret Hidden Powers
Rabbi Yitzchak Botton
Yitro: The Journey of a Priest Who Found Truth and Transformed the Jewish People
From idolatry to Torah, the incredible story of Yitro’s conversion, his descendants, and the timeless lessons he teaches
Yonatan HaLevi
09.02.25 | 12:01
“And You Shall Know That I Am the Lord”: Why Faith Was the Hardest Part of the Exodus
Why the Israelites struggled to truly know God despite witnessing miracles — and how the Torah’s silence on Egyptian idolatry reveals a timeless truth about faith, illusion, and inner freedom
Yehosef Yaavetz
22.01.25 | 09:53
Why Did the Arabs Worship the Dust of Their Feet? The Forgotten Theology Behind Avraham’s Guests
Jewish commentators reveal how ancient “dust worship” reflected deep spiritual, philosophical, and cultural ideas — echoing even into modern thought
Yehosef Yaavetz
24.11.24 | 10:27
The Deeper Meaning of Lech Lecha: From the Tower of Bavel to Avraham’s Revolution of Faith
How Avraham’s journey reshaped humanity’s destiny — replacing humanity’s quest for power with a divine vision of individuality, morality, and spiritual purpose
Yehosef Yaavetz
06.11.24 | 09:48
The Eternal Wisdom of Ki Teitzei: When the Torah Speaks to a Changing World
Discover how the laws of the captive woman, the ancient monument, and Amalek reveal the Torah’s living spirit — unchanging in truth, yet ever relevant to the challenges of each generation
Yehosef Yaavetz
16.09.24 | 10:56
What Is a “Figured Stone”? The Hidden Meaning Behind the Torah’s Ancient Prohibition
The spiritual and historical meaning behind the Torah’s ban on the “figured stone” — a command that bridges faith, symbolism, and the archaeology of ancient Jerusalem
Yehosef Yaavetz
28.05.24 | 10:03
Idol Worship -- A Prohibition for Jews and Non-Jews Alike
Believing that an idol has any power is forbidden at all times, in all places
Naama Green
07.05.24 | 10:57
A Spiritual Dilemma: Tradition or Idolatry?
A young scholar raised concerns, arguing it looked like idol worship. The community sought guidance from the distinguished Ben Ish Chai in Baghdad.
Yosef Yabece
18.03.24 | 14:05
Where in the Ten Commandments Are We Told: Be Kind?
It's not a trick question...
Rabbi Zev Aran
12.02.23 | 11:14

