The Torah Sparks Podcast

Rabbi Ori Strum
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Inspiration, meaning, and holiness can be found everywhere. It's up to us to find these sparks of spiritual light and bring more of a G-dly awareness to ourselves, our families, our communities, and the world at large. In The Torah Sparks Podcast, you will hear insightful, meaningful, humorous, deep and relatable ideas gleaned from lessons within the holy Torah. 

  1. 15H AGO

    Day 145 Pele Yoeitz - Does a Gilgul Know He's a Gilgul

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    7 min

  2. 1D AGO

    Day 144 Pele Yoeitz - Not Getting Too Comfortable in Galus

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    6 min

  3. 3D AGO

    Day 143 Pele Yoeitz - Leave the Edomite Cities

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    6 min

  4. 3D AGO

    Be Kind to Yourself (Parshas Vayigash)

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    7 min

  5. 3D AGO

    Shimon Kippah (St. Peter) and the Jewish Idea of No Mediators | Parshas Vayigash

    In this Parshas Vayigash Parsha Prevew shiur, we explore one of the most fundamental ideas in Judaism: our direct relationship with Hashem — without intermediaries, mediators, or go-betweens. The Torah opens Vayigash with the words “Vayigash eilav Yehuda” — Yehuda approaches Yosef directly. Drawing on a powerful teaching from the Kedushas Levi, we learn that when something truly matters, you don’t speak through a translator. You go face to face. Judaism teaches that every Jew can approach Hashem directly. He is our Father, and prayer, teshuvah, and connection require no mediator. From there, we explore a fascinating and lesser-known chapter of history: The mysterious legend of Shimon Kippah (also known as St. Peter)Jewish sources that suggest he may have played a role in separating early Christianity from JudaismCensored passages of the Talmud that discuss Yeshu HaNotzriHow Christianity adopted elements from pagan culture, including the origins of December 25thThis shiur is about understanding Jewish belief, Jewish history, and what makes our relationship with Hashem uniquely direct and personal. 📖 “There is no mediator between a child and their Father.” #ParshasVayigash #Judaism #Torah #JewishPhilosophy #NoMediators #ShimonKippah #JewishThought #Yeshu

    29 min

  6. 4D AGO

    Day 142 Pele Yoeitz - Fear the Beard

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    6 min

  7. 5D AGO

    Day 141 Pele Yoeitz - A Good and Bad Type of Exile

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    8 min

  8. 6D AGO

    Day 140 Pele Yoeitz - A Good Type of Exile

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    4 min
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Inspiration, meaning, and holiness can be found everywhere. It's up to us to find these sparks of spiritual light and bring more of a G-dly awareness to ourselves, our families, our communities, and the world at large. In The Torah Sparks Podcast, you will hear insightful, meaningful, humorous, deep and relatable ideas gleaned from lessons within the holy Torah. 

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  • Creator
    Rabbi Ori Strum
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    284
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 The Torah Sparks Podcast
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