Meaningful Ideas on the Parsha

Yaakov Meltzer
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Meaningful Ideas on the Parsha

A 9 minutes or less shiur on the Parsha, grounded in Chazal and the Rishonim. Goal is to show how the parsha speaks directly to our lives today. Strive to be simple enough for the busy layman, yet deep enough for the advanced Talmid Chacham at the same time. Podcast is available on all the major platforms. Call in options: 712-432-3491 (US) or 079-574-2029(IL). Rabbi Yaakov Meltzer is a Talmid of Yeshiva Chofetz Chaim. He has a Semicha from Rav Moshe Heinemann, and an MS in Special Education from Daemen College. Always appreciate any feedback, email is the name of the podcast @gmail.com

  1. Vayeira - Controlling The Love Of His Son

    NOV 14

    Vayeira - Controlling The Love Of His Son

    Avraham Avinu was given Ten Nisyonos, among them to chase away Yishmael, and to shecht Yitzchak. How can a loving father do that to his son BiSimcha? Did he do it by suppressing his love for his children, by overriding that love with love of Hashem? An analysis based on the ideas of Rav Simcha Zissel Broide in different approaches to controlling our emotions in the Service of Hashem. Have a good Shabbos.

    8 min
  2. Lech Lecha - Giving and Appreciating Bracha

    NOV 7

    Lech Lecha - Giving and Appreciating Bracha

    Hi, BH we had a hiatus for Simchas, now ready to start the 5th season of Shiurim. Avraham Avinu was given the power to give Brachos, a power we all have as Yidden. The Brachos of Malki-Tzedek and the critique are also in this weeks Parsha. Some thoughts on showering others with Bracha and Giving thanks to Hashem. Have a Great Shabbos

    8 min
  3. Rosh Hashana - The King Is In Control

    OCT 2

    Rosh Hashana - The King Is In Control

    We come to judgement day this year on the heels of a complicated year. One of the lessons we see from the differences in the Hamas attack versus the Iran attacks is Hashem's complete control over the world. How can we use it to humble ourselves and focus on His Kingship before the Yom Hadin? Wishing you a K'sivah V'chasimah Tovah and a meaningful and fulfilling year.

    9 min
  4. Nitzavim - Purifying The Heart

    SEP 26

    Nitzavim - Purifying The Heart

    As we approach Rosh Hashana we need to be focused on Teshuva and self-growth. Some insights from Rabbeinu Yona and the Ramban on the Siyatah Dishmaya Hashem provides us when we try to tap into our innate goodness and do Teshuva. Thank you for being a listener again this past year. Appreciate your support. Have a K'Sivah V'chasimah Tovah and a good Shabbos.

    8 min
  5. Ki Savo - To Walk in His Ways

    SEP 19

    Ki Savo - To Walk in His Ways

    Chazal tells us the Mitzvah to Walk in the Ways of Hashem means to emulate Hashem's Middos. How can we learn from Hashem's Chessed and Rachamanus, and try to emulate them? A K'sivah V'chasimah Tovah and a Gut Shabbos

    9 min
  6. Ki Seitzei - Functioning Under Pressure

    SEP 13

    Ki Seitzei - Functioning Under Pressure

    The Torah warns us to protect our selves from evil during times of war. Some insights into the dangers of our Yetzer Hara in times of pressure. Have a good Shabbos

    6 min
  7. Ki Seitzei - Avi Friedman - Lessons in Bitachon From Self-Employment

    SEP 12

    Ki Seitzei - Avi Friedman - Lessons in Bitachon From Self-Employment

    It's an honor to have my good friend Avi Friedman on the podcast. Avi runs his own time management coaching business called Managed Minds, and has learned a great deal about truly living with Bitachon from his experience with entrepreneurship and the lack of a set paycheck. Hope you enjoy his insights. Have a good Shabbos.

    10 min
  8. Shoftim - Pursuing Justice and Truth

    SEP 6

    Shoftim - Pursuing Justice and Truth

    Elul is a time to focus on the fundamentals. The Mishna in Avos says the world stands on judgement, truth and peace. Chazal learn important fundamentals in all three areas from the third pasuk in the Parsha. Have a Ksivah Vchasimah Tovah and a wonderful Shabbos

    8 min
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A 9 minutes or less shiur on the Parsha, grounded in Chazal and the Rishonim. Goal is to show how the parsha speaks directly to our lives today. Strive to be simple enough for the busy layman, yet deep enough for the advanced Talmid Chacham at the same time. Podcast is available on all the major platforms. Call in options: 712-432-3491 (US) or 079-574-2029(IL). Rabbi Yaakov Meltzer is a Talmid of Yeshiva Chofetz Chaim. He has a Semicha from Rav Moshe Heinemann, and an MS in Special Education from Daemen College. Always appreciate any feedback, email is the name of the podcast @gmail.com

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