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  • 1.3 Parshas Lech Lecha Review: Journey with Abraham

    1.3 Parshas Lech Lecha Review: Journey with Abraham
    2026/10/18

    This Parsha Review Podcast (Ep 1.3) by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe on Parshas Lech Lecha offers a refreshing, clear and concise review as he does for each Parsha in the Torah.

    This episode is dedicated in honor of David & Susan Marbin who have been solid stalwarts of TORCH and its mission!

    00:00 Parsha Summary
    15:00 Important Lessons Segment

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    Please send your questions, comments and even your stories relating to this parsha to awolbe@torchweb.org.

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    Recorded in the TORCH Centre - Studio B to a live audience on November 3, 2022, in Houston, Texas.
    Released as Podcast on November 3, 2022

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    28 分
  • Faith It Till You Make It: How Faith Creates Your Reality [Noach] 5787

    Faith It Till You Make It: How Faith Creates Your Reality [Noach] 5787
    2026/10/15
    In this inspiring episode of the Parsha Review Podcast, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explores the remarkable story of Noach and the deeper meaning of righteousness, leadership, and faith. The Torah introduces Noach as a righteous and perfect man in his generation, yet our sages offer differing interpretations of his greatness. Why would anyone question the righteousness of someone whom the Torah itself praises? Rabbi Wolbe explains that true greatness is measured not only by personal spiritual accomplishments but also by our willingness to take responsibility for others. While Noach preserved his righteousness amid a corrupt generation, Avraham and Moshe demonstrated an additional dimension of leadership: actively caring for, uplifting, and transforming the people around them. The lesson is profound: Our greatest legacy is not what we accumulate, but the good deeds we perform and the lives we elevate.Drawing on the extraordinary teachings of Rabbi Shimon Schwab, Rabbi Wolbe uncovers a revolutionary understanding of emunah (faith). How could Noach, who devoted 120 years to constructing the ark in obedience to Hashem, be described by Rashi as someone of limited faith? The answer reveals that emunah is far more than intellectually believing that something will happen. Emunah is an active, creative force that helps bring potential into reality. Rabbi Wolbe connects this idea to Mordechai raising Esther, the miraculous blessings of Shemitah, and the teachings of the Noam Elimelech. He explains that Noach's hesitation was not necessarily rooted in doubt, but in his reluctance to contribute spiritually to the destruction of his generation. Nevertheless, our responsibility is to do what Hashem asks and trust Him with the outcome.The episode then turns this powerful lesson into practical guidance for everyday life. How often do we limit our own possibilities by convincing ourselves that a job opportunity, ambitious project, meaningful relationship, or personal goal is beyond our reach? Through relatable examples of successful entrepreneurs and visionaries, Rabbi Wolbe challenges listeners to replace self-defeating assumptions with courageous faith and meaningful action. As he memorably declares, “Faith it till you make it!” With Emunah, determination, and Hashem's blessing, we can accomplish far more than we imagine.Finally, Rabbi Wolbe applies this understanding of Emunah to parenting, family life, and personal leadership. Just as Mordechai nurtured Esther's potential, parents have a precious and limited opportunity to cultivate their children's unique greatness. Rather than becoming consumed by small frustrations and constant corrections, parents should create homes filled with joy, warmth, encouragement, and emotional security. The episode concludes with a beautiful reminder that we can learn from Noach's righteousness, Avraham's outreach, and Moshe's compassionate leadership. True Jewish greatness combines personal growth, unwavering faith, and genuine concern for others, while remembering that healthy solitude strengthens our ability to serve the people around us._____________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 October 14, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on October 15, 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 awolbe@torchweb.org 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: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________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: 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 http://podcast.torchweb.org_____________Keywords:#Torah, #Parsha, #Genesis, #Bereishis, #Bereshit, #ParshaReview, #WeeklyParsha, #Noach, #Emunah, #FaithItTillYouMakeIt, #PowerOfFaith, #FaithInHashem, #...
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    27 分
  • Ayeka: Where Are You? The Question That Defines Your Life [Bereishis] 5787

    Ayeka: Where Are You? The Question That Defines Your Life [Bereishis] 5787
    2026/10/09
    In this inspiring opening episode of the fifth cycle of the Parsha Review Podcast, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explores Parshas Bereishis and one of the Torah's most profound questions: “Ayeka — Where are you?” After Adam and Eve eat from the Tree of Knowledge, Hashem does not immediately confront them with accusations or demand repentance. Instead, He asks Adam, “Where are you?” This question is not about Adam's physical location but about his spiritual standing. Hashem is asking: Where have you gone from your greatness? Are you fulfilling your unique mission, or have you wandered away from your true purpose?Through a memorable parable about a poor man who travels to an island filled with diamonds but becomes distracted by collecting coconuts, Rabbi Wolbe illustrates how easily we can confuse temporary worldly success with eternal spiritual achievement. We enter this world with precious opportunities to collect the real diamonds of life—mitzvos, acts of kindness, personal growth, and closeness to Hashem. Yet we often become consumed with careers, wealth, material possessions, and physical pleasures, forgetting why we came here in the first place. The tragedy is not necessarily that we fail to achieve success, but that we succeed at things that ultimately do not fulfill our soul's purpose.Rabbi Wolbe further explores the relationship between the body and soul, reminding us that we are not merely physical beings with spiritual responsibilities—we are souls entrusted with physical bodies to accomplish our divine missions. Our eyes, hands, strength, talents, and physical capabilities are extraordinary gifts from Hashem, intended to help us serve Him and elevate our souls. Even our everyday emotional reactions offer opportunities for spiritual greatness: when provoked, will we respond with anger, or will we choose mercy, kindness, love, and patience?The episode concludes with a powerful challenge for every listener: Ask yourself, “Ayeka? Where am I in my personal journey?” Every human being is unique, created with a mission that nobody else can accomplish. By removing distractions, embracing Torah and mitzvos, and striving to emulate Hashem, we can return to our true path and fulfill the extraordinary purpose for which our souls were sent into this world._____________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 October 9, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on October 9, 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 awolbe@torchweb.org 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: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________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: 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 http://podcast.torchweb.org_____________Keywords:#Torah, #Parsha, #Genesis, #Bereishis, #Bereshit, #ParshaReview, #WeeklyParsha, #TorahStudy, #TorahWisdom, #JewishLearning, #Adam, #Eve ★ Support this podcast ★
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    17 分
  • What Cats and Dogs Teach Us If Torah Never Existed! [Bereishis] 5786

    What Cats and Dogs Teach Us If Torah Never Existed! [Bereishis] 5786
    2026/10/09
    In this episode of the Parsha Review Podcast, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe begins the fourth cycle of weekly Torah insights with Parshas Bereshis, focusing on creation's profundity and life's lessons from Genesis 1:25–27. He emphasizes Hashem's deliberate design, urging listeners to derive ethics from nature if Torah were absent, while highlighting Torah's elevation beyond instinct.Creation's Depth: Bereshis holds infinite secrets; a rabbi spent 25 years on one book about the six days, yet Rabbi Simcha Wasserman deemed it insufficient. No full week exists to study it due to holidays, protecting its mysteries (0:12–4:48).Animal Essences and Lessons: Animals are created "according to their kind" (limino), each with unchangeable traits (Talmud Eruvin 100b). Examples: cat (modesty), dog (forgiveness), camel (self-sufficiency for true kindness), ant (diligence per Proverbs 6:6). Rambam story proves nature's immutability—trained cats chase mice. Without Torah, animals teach conduct; with Torah, it refines (e.g., "do not murder" prohibits embarrassment) (6:26–14:40).Human Creation and Genders: Hashem created male/female binary ("zachar u'nekeva"), rejecting modern fluidity (5:47–6:26).Divine Messages Everywhere: King David learned from all creatures except the spider, which later saved him. Every event is Hashem's message—learn from situations (e.g., supermarket observations). National Geographic shows animal defenses/predators in balance; Pesach song illustrates chain, but fear only Hashem (15:14–20:27).Call to Action: Read the Chumash (Stone Edition by Artscroll recommended)—it transforms life. Journey through Torah starts now, learning from all creation (20:27–21:18)._____________This episode (Ep 8.1) of the Parsha Review Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe on Parshas Bereishis 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 October 17, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on October 17, 2025_____________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 awolbe@torchweb.org 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: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________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!! 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 http://podcast.torchweb.org_____________Keywords:#Torah, #Parsha, #Genesis, #Creation, #Bereshit, #Duality, #Nature, #Lessons, #Transformation, #Chumash ★ Support this podcast ★
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    22 分
  • The Truth Will Set You Free [Bereishis] 5785

    The Truth Will Set You Free [Bereishis] 5785
    2026/10/08

    Discover the timeless essence of truth embedded in the Torah as we explore its foundational aspects, beginning with the often-neglected Bereishit. This episode promises an enriching journey into understanding truth as a vital component of both our spiritual and everyday lives. We delve into the significance of the Hebrew letters Aleph, Mem, and Taf, forming the word "Emes" (truth), and their presence throughout the Torah. With insights drawn from the written and oral Torahs and Rashi's commentary, we underscore how truth emerges as not just an abstract concept, but a lived principle, encouraging a life of authenticity and sincerity.

    Journey with us into practical applications of truth, spotlighted by the discerning judgement of Rabbi Moshe Feinstein in the face of adversity. We explore the idea of truth as an eternal guide, urging listeners to embrace incremental growth in religious observance without altering the core teachings of the Torah. Personal integrity takes center stage as we liken our relationship with God to a genuine romantic bond, emphasizing that our spiritual journey should stem from personal conviction, free from societal pressures. This episode invites you to make the Torah a meaningful part of your journey, offering support and patience as you nurture a sincere and personal connection to your faith.

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    This episode (Ep 7.1) of the Parsha Review Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe on Parshas Bereishis is dedicated in Honor of Gary Nathanson & 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!

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    Recorded at TORCH Meyerland in the Levin Family Studios to a live audience on November 19, 2024, in Houston, Texas.
    Released as Podcast on November 20, 2024
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    18 分
  • The Battle for the Land [Bereishis] 5784

    The Battle for the Land [Bereishis] 5784
    2026/10/07

    Have you ever paused to ponder why the Torah starts with the beginning of creation and not just tell us the laws of life?
    Listen in as we discuss the pressing current events unfolding in Israel, and the profound implications these have on our faith and learning. This episode takes a comprehensive look at the Torah in Parashat Bereishis, along with Rashi’s enlightening commentary on the word 'Bereishis.' As we journey through these teachings, we unravel the deep significance of the backstory of our ancestors and how it intertwines with our right to the land of Israel. We discover that this rich narrative isn't merely history, but an affirmation of our place and purpose as the Jewish people.

    Moving forward, we delve into the heartening verse from the Torah that calls us to bring both our good and bad inclinations to God. Drawing inspiration from the righteous and holy souls that were brutally murdered by the barbaric animals from Gaza, and the wisdom of the Chofetz Chaim, we reflect on the devotion and unity with which we fulfill mitzvahs. In the final segment, we focus on the sanctity of Shabbos, discussing how we can elevate this day and embrace godliness. Tune in, and let's unravel these teachings, overcome negativity through mitzvahs, and strive to become the greatest people we can be.
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    This episode (Ep 6.1) of the Parsha Review Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe on Parshas Bereishis is dedicated 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=sharing

    Recorded in the TORCH Centre - Studio B to a live audience on October 13, 2023, in Houston, Texas.
    Released as Podcast on October 13, 2023
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    • Parsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.tansistor.fm/episodes
    • Living Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodes
    • Thinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodes
    • Unboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodes
    • Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes

    For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com

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    41 分
  • 1.1 Parshas Bereishis Review: Torah as a Blueprint for a Purposeful Life

    1.1 Parshas Bereishis Review: Torah as a Blueprint for a Purposeful Life
    2026/10/06

    This Parsha Review Podcast (Ep 1.1) by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe on Parshas Bereishis offers a refreshing, clear and concise review as he does for each Parsha in the Torah.
    This episode is dedicated in honor of Bobbi Asarch & Linda Friedberg who had the idea to start this weekly class! Thank YOU!

    00:00 Parsha Summary
    20:05 Important Lessons Segment

    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/ariwol

    • Jewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodes
    • Parsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodes
    • Living Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodes
    • Thinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodes
    • Unboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodes
    • Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes

    Please send your questions, comments and even your stories relating to this parsha to awolbe@torchweb.org.

    Please 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.com

    Recorded in the TORCH Centre - Studio B to a live audience on October 27, 2022, in Houston, Texas.
    Released as Podcast on October 27, 2022

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    28 分