Parsha Review Podcast · Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe

Unlock the profound wisdom of performing mitzvahs as we explore the teachings of Parsha Shemini. Discover the powerful story of Dama Ben-Nesina, a Gentile whose unwavering respect for his father demonstrates the true essence of fulfilling commandments for their own sake. This episode will challenge you to reconsider the role of reward and reason in religious practice, diving into the debate over the Sefer HaChinuch and its implications for understanding mitzvahs. Prepare to be inspired by the message that true observance stems from recognizing these acts as the divine will of Hashem.In this thought-provoking discussion, we delve into the intimate connection forged with God through mitzvot performed altruistically (Lishma). We share insights on how actions such as kindness, charity, and honoring parents are expressions of divine command, not merely personal choice. We'll reflect on the historical context of Jewish humility and gratitude, drawing lessons from the manna from heaven as a symbol of Hashem's constant provision. As we celebrate Pesach, we'll recognize God's invisible hand in our daily lives and the sweetness of Torah observance. This episode invites you to engage with the week's Parsha, embracing your spiritual heritage and the eternal wisdom it offers._____________This episode (Ep 7.26) of the Parsha Review Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe on Parshas Shemini is dedicated in honor of our President & in honor of our Holy Soldiers in the Battlefield and our Torah Scholars in the Study Halls who are fighting for the safety of our nation!Download & Print the Parsha Review Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ncaRyoH5iJmGGoMZs9y82Hz2ofViVouv?usp=sharingRecorded at TORCH Meyerland in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on April 22, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on April 23, 2025_____________DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!_____________SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.tansistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com_____________EMAIL your questions, comments, and feedback: [email protected]_____________Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area!_____________#Torah, #Parsha, #Leviticus, #Mitzvahs, #DivineCommand, #Connection, #Kosher ★ Support this podcast ★

Embark on a spiritual journey through tradition and the pursuit of holiness and delve into the intersection of kosher dietary laws and personal growth. This episode is a deep reflection on Parsha Shemini and its profound implications on our lives, especially during this leap year as we approach Pesach. We'll uncover the metaphorical significance of chametz and matzah, and their role in guiding us from the arrogance of leaven towards the humility and divinity of unleavened bread. Join us as we navigate the transition back to chametz post-Pesach, and how this relates to maintaining spiritual discipline and well-being through the constant compass of kosher laws.Discover how the kosher dietary dictates shape our cultural and spiritual identity as we dissect the criteria for what makes food kosher. We'll walk through the importance of split hooves, the process of cud chewing, and the meticulousness required in proper slaughtering techniques. The creation of gefilte fish, a cultural innovation spurred by a desire to adhere both to kosher rules and Shabbat observance, is just one example of the lengths our communities have gone to keep these laws. We'll also touch on the role of modern kosher certification, ensuring we elevate the sanctity of every meal we partake in.Finally, we explore the intimate connection between what we eat and our souls. Reflecting on this week's Parsha, we share real-life stories of transformation through the choice of a kosher diet, including anecdotes of lifelong habits changed in pursuit of holiness. Eating, a seemingly mundane act, can actually be a sacred ritual that brings us closer to Hashem. Wrapping up, our episode leaves you with a prayer for redemption from personal struggles, inspiring hope for a future where our spiritual and physical nourishment align in harmony.This episode (Ep 6.26) of the Parsha Review Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe on Parshas Shemini is dedicated in Honor of Dan & Shawna Kullman & in honor of our Holy Soldiers in the Battlefield and our Torah Scholars in the Study Halls who are fighting for the safety of our nation!Download & Print the Parsha Review Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ncaRyoH5iJmGGoMZs9y82Hz2ofViVouv?usp=sharingRecorded in the TORCH Centre - Studio B to a live audience on April 2, 2024, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on April 5, 2024_____________DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!_____________SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com_____________EMAIL your questions, comments, and feedback: [email protected]_____________Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area! ★ Support this podcast ★

This Parsha Review Podcast (Ep 3.3) by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe on Parshas Shemini offers a refreshing, clear and concise review as he does for each Parsha in the Torah.00:10 - Parsha Summary08:50 - Important Lessons SegmentThis Parsha Review Podcast is dedicated to the Speedy and complete Refuah of Perl-Leah bas Sara Esther.Download & Print the Parsha Review Notes: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ncaRyoH5iJmGGoMZs9y82Hz2ofViVouv?usp=sharing*****To listen to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: https://linktr.ee/ariwolJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesPlease send your questions, comments and even your stories relating to this parsha to [email protected] visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our Jewish outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area and please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help support our global outreach at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php.Thank you!For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.comRecorded in the TORCH Centre - Studio B to a live audience on Chol Hamoed Pesach, April 11,  2023, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on April 13, 2023 ★ Support this podcast ★

In this Parsha Review on Parshas Tzav (Leviticus 6–8), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe highlights the inauguration of the Kohanim (priests), where Moshe dresses Aaron and his sons in their sacred garments, anoints the Mishkan and altar with oil, and applies blood from the offerings to Aaron's right ear, thumb, and big toe (and similarly for his sons). Our sages explain this unusual ritual as a reminder to leaders: while the core (self and close family) is natural to protect, the "extremities" (distant people) are easily neglected. The ear, thumb, and big toe represent the farthest reaches of responsibility—those on the outskirts of one's influence or community—ensuring a true leader serves everyone, not just the inner circle.Rabbi Wolbe ties this to true greatness: a "Katan" (small person) lives for self ("me, me, me"); a "Gadol" (great person) expands beyond self, taking responsibility for others. This mirrors the Kohen's role as representative of all Klal Yisrael, not personal honor. He connects it to modern leadership (politicians forgetting constituents until election time) and practical life: in marriage, parenting, and community, actively reach the "extremities" with care, connection, and love. As we approach Pesach and count the Omer (48 steps from redemption to Torah), the message is to use this season for growth in responsibility and unity—becoming one nation with one soul._____________This episode of the Parsha Review Podcast is dedicated in honor of Lenny & Teresa FriedmanDownload & Print the Parsha Review Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ncaRyoH5iJmGGoMZs9y82Hz2ofViVouv?usp=sharingRecorded at TORCH Meyerland in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on March 24, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on March 26, 2026_____________Subscribe: Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parsha-review-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1651930083)Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/22lv1kXJob5ZNLaAl6CHTQ) to stay inspired! Share your questions at [email protected] or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content.  _____________About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life.  To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback: [email protected]_____________Support Our Mission:Help us share Jewish wisdom globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org. Your support makes a difference!_____________Subscribe and Listen to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org_____________Keywords:#Torah, #Parsha, #Leviticus, #Tzav, #ShabbosHaGadol, #Kohen, #Leadership, #Greatness, #Kedushah ★ Support this podcast ★

Unlock the secrets of spiritual transformation and atonement as we journey through the timeless teachings of Parshas Tzav from Leviticus. What if the spiritual cleansing once achieved through ancient offerings could be attained today? Explore this intriguing possibility as we delve into Torah study, prayer, and reading about the offerings, revealing how these practices can lead to profound personal change and spiritual growth. Join us as we offer insights from the Midrash and Talmud on achieving spiritual benefits akin to the ancient sacrifices.In a touching narrative, discover the relentless pursuit of Emunah through the poignant story of a grandfather’s diary, illustrating the lifelong journey of faith and personal growth. We reflect on the teachings of Torah as tools for connecting with Hashem and emphasize the importance of personal accountability in transcending external circumstances. Inspired by figures like Rabbi Akiva, who embraced change later in life, we highlight the significance of self-determination in spiritual success. Conclude with a powerful reflection on the Torah's role as a guide for ethical living, encouraging the cultivation of a personal relationship with Hashem and the pursuit of closeness and unity with the divine._____________This episode (Ep 7.25) of the Parsha Review Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe on Parshas Tzav is dedicated in honor of our President & in honor of our Holy Soldiers in the Battlefield and our Torah Scholars in the Study Halls who are fighting for the safety of our nation!Download & Print the Parsha Review Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ncaRyoH5iJmGGoMZs9y82Hz2ofViVouv?usp=sharingRecorded at TORCH Meyerland in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on April 8, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on April 10, 2025_____________DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!_____________SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.tansistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com_____________EMAIL your questions, comments, and feedback: [email protected]_____________Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area!_____________#Torah, #Parsha, #Leviticus, #Temple, #Atonement, #TorahStudy, #Prayer, #SpiritualRenewal, #Emunah, #Faith, #PersonalGrowth, #Hashem, #Shabbos ★ Support this podcast ★