Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/pardes-of-the-parsha Take a stroll every week into the Torah portion of the week, and see how the 4 layers of the Parsha, the Peshat, Remez, Drush, and Sod intermingle to reveal a beautiful orchard. A refreshing view of the Pardes (orchard) will give you the proper view of your present life conditions © 2025 Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz 7385d663-f2d9-5a26-8cd8-8b8c26881ead no en Tue, 10 Dec 2024 03:45:08 -0500 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:38:18 -0500 https://torahcasts.com https://img.transistor.fm/mKulCvl_XOmVTtAZ56Hh5W7vPkF1uQYg6KMneqdzCPc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzMzNjY5LzE2NjE4/Mzk3NTktYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg https://torahcasts.com episodic Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz Take a stroll every week into the Torah portion of the week, and see how the 4 layers of the Parsha, the Peshat, Remez, Drush, and Sod intermingle to reveal a beautiful orchard. A refreshing view of the Pardes (orchard) will give you the proper view of your present life conditions Take a stroll every week into the Torah portion of the week, and see how the 4 layers of the Parsha, the Peshat, Remez, Drush, and Sod intermingle to reveal a beautiful orchard. Parsha, Torah, Chassidus, Pardes, torahcasts, torahcast, torah cast, Torahcasts admin@torahcasts.com No No 51 51 Parshas Vayetze - 5784 - What Is The Primary Reason for Suffering ? full fe940b06-17ee-4e79-9ef5-c048e9ca3c3d https://share.transistor.fm/s/972f27a1 Tue, 21 Nov 2023 07:24:35 -0500 Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz 4175 Parsha, Torah, Chassidus, Pardes, torahcasts, torahcast, torah cast, No 50 50 Parshas Chayei Sara - 5784 - Why Are Yishmael & the Arabs So Upset ? full 520aa381-5f95-4864-a075-3f90884768f2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3facd5bf recorder on Nov. 1, 2018 - a few days after the Shooting in a Pittsburg Jewish House of Worship. As relevant today as it was 5 yrs. ago.

]]> recorder on Nov. 1, 2018 - a few days after the Shooting in a Pittsburg Jewish House of Worship. As relevant today as it was 5 yrs. ago.

]]> Mon, 06 Nov 2023 15:15:16 -0500 Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz 5171 recorder on Nov. 1, 2018 - a few days after the Shooting in a Pittsburg Jewish House of Worship. As relevant today as it was 5 yrs. ago.

]]> Parsha, Torah, Chassidus, Pardes, torahcasts, torahcast, torah cast, No 49 49 Parshas Va'Eira - 5784 - What To Do When You Are Not Sure What To Do full 08937926-82c2-4b20-8e01-92c8d44e3609 https://share.transistor.fm/s/daffedbe Tue, 31 Oct 2023 06:44:47 -0400 Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz 4379 Parsha, Torah, Chassidus, Pardes, torahcasts, torahcast, torah cast, No 48 48 PARSHAS LECHA LECHA - 5784 - THE GREATEST TEST IS CHANGING THE HOMEOSTASIS full 9a5fe0c7-ed1a-4088-82f9-9e8b268aa68d https://share.transistor.fm/s/1deabe27 Tue, 24 Oct 2023 06:16:14 -0400 Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz 4360 Parsha, Torah, Chassidus, Pardes, torahcasts, torahcast, torah cast, No 47 47 Parshas Noach - 5784 - How Your Worldview Shapes Your Truths full 63f017a6-f454-47d4-9bac-57a886f95ed2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7cf11db3 Tue, 17 Oct 2023 06:15:15 -0400 Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz 4444 Parsha, Torah, Chassidus, Pardes, torahcasts, torahcast, torah cast, No 46 46 ROSH HASHANA - 5784 - CHANA'S PRAYER SOULD BE OUR PRAYER full 6961ab24-0f64-4ba9-91e6-e1cdc840d6bd https://share.transistor.fm/s/ded5ce72 Mon, 11 Sep 2023 22:24:06 -0400 Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz 4192 Parsha, Torah, Chassidus, Pardes, torahcasts, torahcast, torah cast, No 45 45 PARSHAS NETZAVIM - 5783 - THE MITZVAH OF "CHOOSING LIFE" full 317e2739-b634-46c9-a70c-51f0e10bd042 https://share.transistor.fm/s/74d9343c Mon, 04 Sep 2023 21:14:22 -0400 Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz 5287 Parsha, Torah, Chassidus, Pardes, torahcasts, torahcast, torah cast, No 44 44 PARSHAS KI SAVO - 5783 - THE MEANING OF BEING BLESSED OR CURSED full ba86ba80-c6a1-44bd-938e-5f724113b93a https://share.transistor.fm/s/2f40a6aa BASED ON THE TEACHINGS OF R' YOCHANAN ZWEIG. WHAT DOOES IT MEAN TO BE AN "ADAM"? THE GREATEST BLESSING IS  TO BE AN "ADAM" . THE GREATEST CURSE IS TO LOSE YOUR HUMANNESS.

]]> BASED ON THE TEACHINGS OF R' YOCHANAN ZWEIG. WHAT DOOES IT MEAN TO BE AN "ADAM"? THE GREATEST BLESSING IS  TO BE AN "ADAM" . THE GREATEST CURSE IS TO LOSE YOUR HUMANNESS.

]]> Tue, 29 Aug 2023 07:22:49 -0400 Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz 4649 BASED ON THE TEACHINGS OF R' YOCHANAN ZWEIG. WHAT DOOES IT MEAN TO BE AN "ADAM"? THE GREATEST BLESSING IS  TO BE AN "ADAM" . THE GREATEST CURSE IS TO LOSE YOUR HUMANNESS.

]]> Parsha, Torah, Chassidus, Pardes, torahcasts, torahcast, torah cast, No 43 43 PARSHAS KI SETZE - 5783 - EVERY JEW CAN RETURN TO HASHEM full 811a9a98-44c3-4833-8c44-67100d334687 https://share.transistor.fm/s/38dfd2c8 BASED ON THE NOVEL INTERPRETATION OF R' MOSHE WOLFSON WHO EXPLAINS THE CONFLICTING TALMUDIC STATEMENTS IF THE BEN SORER U'MOREIR EVER HAPPENED ; AND WHAT THE TALMUD MEANS THAT THE BEN SORER U'MOREIR IS BETTER OF DYING INNOCENT INSTEAD OF DYING GUILTY.

]]> BASED ON THE NOVEL INTERPRETATION OF R' MOSHE WOLFSON WHO EXPLAINS THE CONFLICTING TALMUDIC STATEMENTS IF THE BEN SORER U'MOREIR EVER HAPPENED ; AND WHAT THE TALMUD MEANS THAT THE BEN SORER U'MOREIR IS BETTER OF DYING INNOCENT INSTEAD OF DYING GUILTY.

]]> Tue, 22 Aug 2023 07:25:54 -0400 Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz 4272 BASED ON THE NOVEL INTERPRETATION OF R' MOSHE WOLFSON WHO EXPLAINS THE CONFLICTING TALMUDIC STATEMENTS IF THE BEN SORER U'MOREIR EVER HAPPENED ; AND WHAT THE TALMUD MEANS THAT THE BEN SORER U'MOREIR IS BETTER OF DYING INNOCENT INSTEAD OF DYING GUILTY.

]]> Parsha, Torah, Chassidus, Pardes, torahcasts, torahcast, torah cast, No 42 42 Parshas Ekev - 5783 - A Mind Once Enlightened Can Not Be Dark full 073a119b-16bb-4028-adb8-f87f130c2929 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d0f3ce61 Mon, 31 Jul 2023 22:04:18 -0400 Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz 4253 Parsha, Torah, Chassidus, Pardes, torahcasts, torahcast, torah cast, No 41 41 Pre Tisha B'av Talk - 5783 - Experiencing the Tisha B'av Seder full 578febbd-60c7-44f5-8da8-bee5de041b73 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7a9a8a39 Thu, 27 Jul 2023 08:55:13 -0400 Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz 2994 Parsha, Torah, Chassidus, Pardes, torahcasts, torahcast, torah cast, No 40 40 Parshas Va'eschanan - 5783 - Don't Settle For Second Best in Your Priorities full 5b27ee2d-75e1-4b8c-b1df-09644bfe760f https://share.transistor.fm/s/502d25dc Based on essays from Rabbi Nevenzal.

]]> Based on essays from Rabbi Nevenzal.

]]> Tue, 25 Jul 2023 06:17:11 -0400 Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz 4121 Based on essays from Rabbi Nevenzal.

]]> Parsha, Torah, Chassidus, Pardes, torahcasts, torahcast, torah cast, No 39 39 Parshas Devarim - The Nine Step Program for the Nine Days full 71d9ba30-b395-4de8-9422-fb5b571779f6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/be716f76 Based on the commentary of the Ohr Hachaim.

]]> Based on the commentary of the Ohr Hachaim.

]]> Tue, 18 Jul 2023 06:43:58 -0400 Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz 4403 Based on the commentary of the Ohr Hachaim.

]]> Parsha, Torah, Chassidus, Pardes, torahcasts, torahcast, torah cast, No 38 38 Parshas Maasei - 5783 -Transitioning from the Fourth to the Fifth Book of the Torah full c9ba24a4-2131-4cce-95d4-3f3c8905d4df https://share.transistor.fm/s/daecf8c7 Based on the Shvilei Pinchos 5772 & Chabad teachings

]]> Based on the Shvilei Pinchos 5772 & Chabad teachings

]]> Tue, 11 Jul 2023 07:22:33 -0400 Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz 4065 Based on the Shvilei Pinchos 5772 & Chabad teachings

]]> Parsha, Torah, Chassidus, Pardes, torahcasts, torahcast, torah cast, No 37 37 PARSHAS PINCHOS - 5783 - HASHEM NEEDS OUR PRAYERS BECAUSE HE LOVES US full 8022cfbb-845b-45fc-b3a9-8f5edea85bdf https://share.transistor.fm/s/fe706f46 Tue, 04 Jul 2023 06:45:16 -0400 Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz 4287 Parsha, Torah, Chassidus, Pardes, torahcasts, torahcast, torah cast, No 36 36 PARSHAS CHUKAS - 5783 - THE PARSHA OF TESHUVA - PART 2 full 74104961-6b48-49ea-87e4-d296d23ceb75 https://share.transistor.fm/s/785d0234 Tue, 27 Jun 2023 11:46:33 -0400 Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz 1186 Parsha, Torah, Chassidus, Pardes, torahcasts, torahcast, torah cast, No 35 35 PARSHAS CHUKAS - 5783 - THE PARSHA OF TESHUVA - PART 1 full dfc64a81-ccb6-497b-8e11-85aef46c4cb2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1901e28a Tue, 27 Jun 2023 11:44:21 -0400 Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz 2660 Parsha, Torah, Chassidus, Pardes, torahcasts, torahcast, torah cast, No 34 34 Parshas Korach - 5783 - Don't Confuse Vocation With Status full 1c44126d-9d37-4581-9ef6-cb1a5b2ad5eb https://share.transistor.fm/s/f793781e Tue, 20 Jun 2023 07:18:10 -0400 Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz 4322 Parsha, Torah, Chassidus, Pardes, torahcasts, torahcast, torah cast, No 33 33 Parshas Shelach - 5783 - How Good Is Your Eyesight ? full 04f9808a-26a7-4ad5-8312-893e0e6a5d1c https://share.transistor.fm/s/130e18f6 Wed, 14 Jun 2023 13:25:17 -0400 Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz 4339 Parsha, Torah, Chassidus, Pardes, torahcasts, torahcast, torah cast, No 32 32 Parshas Beha’alosecha – 5783 - How to Respond When You Don’t See Transparency in Leadership full d5881f79-6faa-48c7-ab51-8384c1927ea3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c839b60f Based on Likutei Moharan Vol. 2 , 52. who explains why it is  a good thing for people not to understand the  ways of G-d and the ways of Tzaddikim.

]]> Based on Likutei Moharan Vol. 2 , 52. who explains why it is  a good thing for people not to understand the  ways of G-d and the ways of Tzaddikim.

]]> Mon, 05 Jun 2023 22:16:59 -0400 Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz 4782 Based on Likutei Moharan Vol. 2 , 52. who explains why it is  a good thing for people not to understand the  ways of G-d and the ways of Tzaddikim.

]]> Parsha, Torah, Chassidus, Pardes, torahcasts, torahcast, torah cast, No 31 31 Parshas Naso - 5783 - 3 Types of Jews & 3 Eras of Jewish History full 4aa706df-c0d8-4022-a69d-d6e9543b13bf https://share.transistor.fm/s/32372086 Explore what the families of Gershon, Kehas, and Merari symbolize for Jews and eras of Jewish history.

]]> Explore what the families of Gershon, Kehas, and Merari symbolize for Jews and eras of Jewish history.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 22:03:45 -0400 Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz 4043 Explore what the families of Gershon, Kehas, and Merari symbolize for Jews and eras of Jewish history.

]]> Parsha, Torah, Chassidus, Pardes, torahcasts, torahcast, torah cast, No 30 30 Shavuos 5783 - The Angelsof Sinai Still Haunt Us full 877303aa-8852-4543-838e-7b5c07263abf https://share.transistor.fm/s/24a42503 Tue, 23 May 2023 07:19:28 -0400 Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz 4386 Parsha, Torah, Chassidus, Pardes, torahcasts, torahcast, torah cast, No 29 29 Parshas Bamidbar - 5783 - Longing for the Flags full c238b25f-4776-41b4-84d4-13a553b4cb5a https://share.transistor.fm/s/74616dbb What is the significance of a flag ? How does raising flags prepare us  for Shavuos ?

]]> What is the significance of a flag ? How does raising flags prepare us  for Shavuos ?

]]> Mon, 15 May 2023 22:03:55 -0400 Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz 4558 What is the significance of a flag ? How does raising flags prepare us  for Shavuos ?

]]> Parsha, Torah, Chassidus, Pardes, torahcasts, torahcast, torah cast, No 28 28 Parshas Behar / Bechukosai: -5783: Mesiras Nefesh is as Easy as swallowing Rose Hip Jam full 62504cba-a44e-4f1f-a5f2-cf5d6c846d5c https://share.transistor.fm/s/224129d2 Based on the teaching of R' Shalom Shwadron . What is  the test of keeping Shmittah if you are given  a triple crop in advance ? Great Story with the Ba''al Teshuva who was prepared to die for Hashem.

]]> Based on the teaching of R' Shalom Shwadron . What is  the test of keeping Shmittah if you are given  a triple crop in advance ? Great Story with the Ba''al Teshuva who was prepared to die for Hashem.

]]> Thu, 11 May 2023 12:39:06 -0400 Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz 1910 Based on the teaching of R' Shalom Shwadron . What is  the test of keeping Shmittah if you are given  a triple crop in advance ? Great Story with the Ba''al Teshuva who was prepared to die for Hashem.

]]> Parsha, Torah, Chassidus, Pardes, torahcasts, torahcast, torah cast, No 27 27 La ba'omer - 5783 - Part 2 - Balanced Avodas Hashem By Being With a Chevra full 8369864d-e387-4f53-856d-855892f1f376 https://share.transistor.fm/s/89552df6 Wed, 10 May 2023 07:21:00 -0400 Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz 3077 Parsha, Torah, Chassidus, Pardes, torahcasts, torahcast, torah cast, No 26 26 Lag Ba'omer - 5783 - Why is it Called a 'Hilula'? full 162a011a-53da-4e48-8d1d-33f6317200ec https://share.transistor.fm/s/233e97c1 Mon, 08 May 2023 22:14:38 -0400 Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz 4281 Parsha, Torah, Chassidus, Pardes, torahcasts, torahcast, torah cast, No 25 25 Parshas Emor - 5783 - Does the Torah Believe in Discriminating Against the Handicapped ? full 9249eb1d-f7b3-4f9c-94f6-7df4d92fa803 https://share.transistor.fm/s/534ec9c5 Tue, 02 May 2023 07:22:08 -0400 Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz 4406 Parsha, Torah, Chassidus, Pardes, torahcasts, torahcast, torah cast, No 24 24 Parshas Tazria / Metzora - 5783 - Why Do Only the Righteous Get Tzara'as? full 84f1ed43-4afb-4168-9a53-3502f7b5d7fa https://share.transistor.fm/s/d7706f83 Based on the Teaching of Rav Adin Steinsaltz z"l & the Degel Machaneh Efraim

]]> Based on the Teaching of Rav Adin Steinsaltz z"l & the Degel Machaneh Efraim

]]> Tue, 18 Apr 2023 10:02:38 -0400 Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz 4185 Based on the Teaching of Rav Adin Steinsaltz z"l & the Degel Machaneh Efraim

]]> Parsha, Torah, Chassidus, Pardes, torahcasts, torahcast, torah cast, No 23 23 Parshas Tzav - 5783 - Cleaning Up Your Act After Your Fiery Service of Hashem full 89a7dd68-d025-47a3-9586-4e843aba86e7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/038d9a11 Tue, 28 Mar 2023 09:55:14 -0400 Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz 4142 Parsha, Torah, Chassidus, Pardes, torahcasts, torahcast, torah cast, No 22 22 PARSHAS VAYIKRA - 5783 - CONTEMPORARY MESSAGE OF KORBANOS full 0cad6caa-af49-423e-8ff6-e29a2f9ad76c https://share.transistor.fm/s/607aae72 Tue, 21 Mar 2023 07:21:09 -0400 Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz 4380 Parsha, Torah, Chassidus, Pardes, torahcasts, torahcast, torah cast, No 21 21 PARSHAS VAYAKHEL - 5783 - THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPERLY VALIDATE OTHERS: full 67b0c695-2093-4bbd-9c00-d937197c23c3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/92695394 BASED ON THE TEACHINGS OF RABBI YOCHANAN ZWEIG. LESSONS ON HOW:  1)PARENTS CAN VALIDATE CHILDREN, 2) SPOUSES VALIDATING EACH OTHER , 3) PEOPLE VALIDATING OTHERS, 4) AND EVN HOW  PEOPLE  CAN  VALIDATE HASHEM. THIS EXPLAINS  WHY UNITY IS  SO IMPORTANT WHEN BUILDING A BEIS  HAMIKDASH & WHEN OBSERVING SHABBOS. 

]]> BASED ON THE TEACHINGS OF RABBI YOCHANAN ZWEIG. LESSONS ON HOW:  1)PARENTS CAN VALIDATE CHILDREN, 2) SPOUSES VALIDATING EACH OTHER , 3) PEOPLE VALIDATING OTHERS, 4) AND EVN HOW  PEOPLE  CAN  VALIDATE HASHEM. THIS EXPLAINS  WHY UNITY IS  SO IMPORTANT WHEN BUILDING A BEIS  HAMIKDASH & WHEN OBSERVING SHABBOS. 

]]> Mon, 13 Mar 2023 22:09:25 -0400 Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz 4352 BASED ON THE TEACHINGS OF RABBI YOCHANAN ZWEIG. LESSONS ON HOW:  1)PARENTS CAN VALIDATE CHILDREN, 2) SPOUSES VALIDATING EACH OTHER , 3) PEOPLE VALIDATING OTHERS, 4) AND EVN HOW  PEOPLE  CAN  VALIDATE HASHEM. THIS EXPLAINS  WHY UNITY IS  SO IMPORTANT WHEN BUILDING A BEIS  HAMIKDASH & WHEN OBSERVING SHABBOS. 

]]> Parsha, Torah, Chassidus, Pardes, torahcasts, torahcast, torah cast, No 20 20 Purim vs. Yom Kippur - The Two Step Process of Purification full bf1e9b4a-411a-4eb1-b11a-1605d2140b25 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dffd031d Mon, 06 Mar 2023 23:04:13 -0500 Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz 1582 Parsha, Torah, Chassidus, Pardes, torahcasts, torahcast, torah cast, No 19 19 PARSHAS TETZAVEH / ZACHOR - 5783 - THE HAMANTASH: THE COSMIC BATTLE WITH AMALEK OVER THE PURPOSE OF THE WORLD full c5ab194e-e789-4ce0-9d9e-d5b7c71a45c6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2424e82a SEE HOW THIS  TASTY PURIM TREAT EPITOMIZES THE COSMIC BATTLE  THROUGHOUT HISTORY BETWEEN AMALEK & THE JEWISH PEOPLE AND HOW IT ALSO CONNECTS TO THE MISHKAN. BASED, IN PART, FROM THE TEACHINGS OF THE SHVILEI PINCHOS

]]> SEE HOW THIS  TASTY PURIM TREAT EPITOMIZES THE COSMIC BATTLE  THROUGHOUT HISTORY BETWEEN AMALEK & THE JEWISH PEOPLE AND HOW IT ALSO CONNECTS TO THE MISHKAN. BASED, IN PART, FROM THE TEACHINGS OF THE SHVILEI PINCHOS

]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2023 19:53:04 -0500 Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz 4589 SEE HOW THIS  TASTY PURIM TREAT EPITOMIZES THE COSMIC BATTLE  THROUGHOUT HISTORY BETWEEN AMALEK & THE JEWISH PEOPLE AND HOW IT ALSO CONNECTS TO THE MISHKAN. BASED, IN PART, FROM THE TEACHINGS OF THE SHVILEI PINCHOS

]]> Parsha, Torah, Chassidus, Pardes, torahcasts, torahcast, torah cast, No 18 18 PARSHAS TERUMAH - 5783 - WHERE DID THE TREES COME FROM ? full 269cc94b-a501-47ac-88f8-eca708c4367e https://share.transistor.fm/s/2662e62f Based on Likutei Sichos Vol. 31 &  The Leil Shimurim Hagadah: Why did Yaakov have to shlep Acacia saplings from Eretz  Yisroel to Egypt ? Why did the 4 Tanaaim visit Rabbi Akiva in Benei Brak to read the Haggadah ? What does it mean to be  a Nasi ? Rabbi Akiva  being the Gilgul of Yaakov Avinu

]]> Based on Likutei Sichos Vol. 31 &  The Leil Shimurim Hagadah: Why did Yaakov have to shlep Acacia saplings from Eretz  Yisroel to Egypt ? Why did the 4 Tanaaim visit Rabbi Akiva in Benei Brak to read the Haggadah ? What does it mean to be  a Nasi ? Rabbi Akiva  being the Gilgul of Yaakov Avinu

]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2023 21:33:35 -0500 Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz 3469 Based on Likutei Sichos Vol. 31 &  The Leil Shimurim Hagadah: Why did Yaakov have to shlep Acacia saplings from Eretz  Yisroel to Egypt ? Why did the 4 Tanaaim visit Rabbi Akiva in Benei Brak to read the Haggadah ? What does it mean to be  a Nasi ? Rabbi Akiva  being the Gilgul of Yaakov Avinu

]]> Parsha, Torah, Chassidus, Pardes, torahcasts, torahcast, torah cast, No 17 17 Parshas Mishpatim - 5783 - The Four Shomrim - Which One Are You ? full d38577f0-bfab-4c2a-83aa-2ff5e61cc31c https://share.transistor.fm/s/2b526e39 Based on an essay of the Chalban (Rabbi Chaim Cohen zt"l) who expands on the Shalah's comparing the four guardians to four different types of Jews who guard Hashem's  world, and what hashem holds them responsible for. Surprise  ending of who is the best Shomeir of all !

]]> Based on an essay of the Chalban (Rabbi Chaim Cohen zt"l) who expands on the Shalah's comparing the four guardians to four different types of Jews who guard Hashem's  world, and what hashem holds them responsible for. Surprise  ending of who is the best Shomeir of all !

]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2023 22:10:08 -0500 Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz 5315 Based on an essay of the Chalban (Rabbi Chaim Cohen zt"l) who expands on the Shalah's comparing the four guardians to four different types of Jews who guard Hashem's  world, and what hashem holds them responsible for. Surprise  ending of who is the best Shomeir of all !

]]> Parsha, Torah, Chassidus, Pardes, torahcasts, torahcast, torah cast, No 16 16 Parshas Yisro - 5783 - The Benefits of Repeating the Exodus Story All Year Round full f7b2e6bc-cf15-4410-8863-8e3ac90408b5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/49a593b9 Mon, 06 Feb 2023 22:11:33 -0500 Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz 4298 A class based on an essay by Rabbi Moshe Wolfson. Understand why Yisro merited to have a parsha in the Torah named after him. The value of 1) Relating the Exodus story; 2) As heard by a Tzaddik; 3) Which will enable you to overcome the obstacles of accomplishing your mission in life. A class based on an essay by Rabbi Moshe Wolfson. Understand why Yisro merited to have a parsha in the Torah named after him. The value of 1) Relating the Exodus story; 2) As heard by a Tzaddik; 3) Which will enable you to overcome the obstacles of accom Parsha, Torah, Chassidus, Pardes, torahcasts, torahcast, torah cast, No 15 15 PARSHAS VA'EIRA - 5783 - WHERE DOES FREE WILL COME FROM? full 9f8ed803-4352-4314-b178-79073ef58771 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f5c03e65 Tue, 17 Jan 2023 11:44:56 -0500 Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz 5066 BASED ON THE TEACHING OF THE MEOR EINAYIM: EXPLAINING THE MEANING OF HASHEM REMOVING PARAOH'S FREE WILL & THE CONCEPT OF HASHEM'S FORE KNOWLEDGE IN SPITE OF MAN'S FREE WILL. INSIGHTS INTO OUR NEUROLOGICAL PATHWAYS & UNDERSTANDING THE CONCEPT OF THE GALUS OF DA'AS. BASED ON THE TEACHING OF THE MEOR EINAYIM: EXPLAINING THE MEANING OF HASHEM REMOVING PARAOH'S FREE WILL & THE CONCEPT OF HASHEM'S FORE KNOWLEDGE IN SPITE OF MAN'S FREE WILL. INSIGHTS INTO OUR NEUROLOGICAL PATHWAYS & UNDERSTANDING THE CONCEPT OF T Parsha, Torah, Chassidus, Pardes, torahcasts, torahcast, torah cast, No 14 14 PARSHAS SHEMOS - 5783 - HOW TO BE REDEEMED FROM DROWNING IN THE DAILY GALUS full dadfb507-d0a3-4bb6-829b-608f3dbfe4cf https://share.transistor.fm/s/f1bf05ac Tue, 10 Jan 2023 07:20:09 -0500 Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz 4205 BASED ON A SICHA FROM LIKUTEI SICHOS VOL. 15, SICHA 2. WHAT IS THE DEEPER CONNECTION BETWEEN MOSH E BEING THROWN INTO THE NILE RIVER & THE END OF THE DECREE OF THROWING BOYS INTO THE NILE ? HOW ARE WE GOING OUT OF EGYPT EVERY DAY WHEN WE SAY THE SHEMA. 2 GREAT STORIES ABOUT RAV MEIR ABUCHATZEIRA & THE TZEMACH TZEDEK. BASED ON A SICHA FROM LIKUTEI SICHOS VOL. 15, SICHA 2. WHAT IS THE DEEPER CONNECTION BETWEEN MOSH E BEING THROWN INTO THE NILE RIVER & THE END OF THE DECREE OF THROWING BOYS INTO THE NILE ? HOW ARE WE GOING OUT OF EGYPT EVERY DAY WHEN WE SAY THE Parsha, Torah, Chassidus, Pardes, torahcasts, torahcast, torah cast, No 13 13 PARSHAS VAYECHI - 5783 - EVERYONE NEEDS TO HAVE THEIR SPACE full 3bb72344-0852-425b-aedd-7ddf1d32e5e6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cf25555c Mon, 02 Jan 2023 22:30:19 -0500 5783 5783 5077 THE THEME OF PARSHAS VAYECHI IS THE CONCEPT OF "HAMTAKAS HADIN." YAAKOV MAKES HIS TIKUN IN THIS AREA. SEE WHY THE TENTH OF TEVES ALWAYS FALLS OUT ON PARSHAS VAYECHI. THE THEME OF PARSHAS VAYECHI IS THE CONCEPT OF "HAMTAKAS HADIN." YAAKOV MAKES HIS TIKUN IN THIS AREA. SEE WHY THE TENTH OF TEVES ALWAYS FALLS OUT ON PARSHAS VAYECHI. Parsha, Torah, Chassidus, Pardes, torahcasts, torahcast, torah cast, No 12 12 WHO ARE WE AT OUR CORE & WHAT IS OUR MISSION ? full 815f760b-146e-4ef5-9ed5-a936ee2c0e8c https://share.transistor.fm/s/49f4f50a Tue, 27 Dec 2022 07:24:29 -0500 Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz 4235 WHY WAS YEHUDA - AND NOT YOSEF OR ANY OF THE OTHER BROTHERS - GIVEN THE MISSION TO ESTABLISH THE YESHIVA IN GOSHEN ? UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A RIGHTEOUS PERSON WHOSE UNDERSTANDING OF HASHEM IS "SURROUNDING THE WORLDS" VS. "FILLING THE WORLDS." THE MEANING OF "TORAH IS HIS PROFESSION." WHY WAS YEHUDA - AND NOT YOSEF OR ANY OF THE OTHER BROTHERS - GIVEN THE MISSION TO ESTABLISH THE YESHIVA IN GOSHEN ? UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A RIGHTEOUS PERSON WHOSE UNDERSTANDING OF HASHEM IS "SURROUNDING THE WORLDS" VS. "FILLING THE WORLD Parsha, Torah, Chassidus, Pardes, torahcasts, torahcast, torah cast, No 11 11 PARSHAS MIKETZ - 5783 : WHAT IS THE MESSAGE OF THE WORLD CUP FINISHING ON THE FIRST NIGHT OF CHANUKA ? full 5569b44b-ebbc-4404-92e1-3a587f12cc8b https://share.transistor.fm/s/468c3ea6 Tue, 20 Dec 2022 07:18:52 -0500 Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz 4319 UNDERSTANDING WHAT SPECIAL INSIGHT YOSEF OFFERED WHEN INTERPRETING THE DREAM: HAVING ABUNDANCE AND YET BEING SATISFIED. UNDERSTANDING THE TRUE MEANING OF "KIDDUSH HASHEM" & WHAT IT MEANS TO HAVE A "SHEM TOV." THE TWO VIEWS OF THE Existential question: What really gives us feeling of life? What gives you a zest for life ? UNDERSTANDING WHAT SPECIAL INSIGHT YOSEF OFFERED WHEN INTERPRETING THE DREAM: HAVING ABUNDANCE AND YET BEING SATISFIED. UNDERSTANDING THE TRUE MEANING OF "KIDDUSH HASHEM" & WHAT IT MEANS TO HAVE A "SHEM TOV." THE TWO VIEWS OF THE Existential question Parsha, Torah, Chassidus, Pardes, torahcasts, torahcast, torah cast, No 10 10 PARSHAS VAYEISHEV - 5783 - FOUR WAYS TO DEAL WILL COGNITIVE DISSONANCE full 66b8a653-ae32-4342-b9ae-be9d7a1bb953 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4129f0c2 Tue, 13 Dec 2022 07:22:52 -0500 Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz 4298 WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE MUSICAL NOTE OF THE SHALSHELES ? WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM IT IN TERMS OF MAKING ULTIMATE DECISIONS IN LIFE AS TO WHO WE ARE ? WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE MUSICAL NOTE OF THE SHALSHELES ? WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM IT IN TERMS OF MAKING ULTIMATE DECISIONS IN LIFE AS TO WHO WE ARE ? Parsha, Torah, Chassidus, Pardes, torahcasts, torahcast, torah cast, No 9 9 PARSHAS VAYISHLACH - 5783 - THE MITZVAH OF GID HANASHE REVEALS HASHEM'S SUPERVISION full df89c55a-88f0-4998-85b9-dd31b7b3541a https://share.transistor.fm/s/c3ef5a59 Tue, 06 Dec 2022 07:22:45 -0500 Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz 4194 Explore the reasons for the Mitzvah of Gid Hanashe based on the teachings of Chabad and Rabbi Shimshon Raphael Hirsch. Understand how we are able to remember Hashem's Historical Divine Supervision over the Jews from just a detail of Yaakov's injury. Explore the reasons for the Mitzvah of Gid Hanashe based on the teachings of Chabad and Rabbi Shimshon Raphael Hirsch. Understand how we are able to remember Hashem's Historical Divine Supervision over the Jews from just a detail of Yaakov's injury. Parsha, Torah, Chassidus, Pardes, torahcasts, torahcast, torah cast, No 8 8 Parshas Vayeitze - 5783 - How to Successfully Raise Your Children & Improve Your Relationships with Others full d4acb631-5fde-4dbc-a3cb-79ce192fafd1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9eb8aeb2 Tue, 29 Nov 2022 07:21:54 -0500 Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz 4197 WHY DID YAAKOV NOT MAKE MAKE A TREATY WITH AVIMELECH ? WHY DOES THE MIDRASH CONSIDER YAAKOV AS HAVING TO GO INTO GALUS BECAUSE HE INADVERTENTLY KILLED EISAV ? HOW WAS YAAKOV ABLE TO RAISE ALL HIS CHILDREN ON THE PATH OF JUDAISM. LERAN ABOUT THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PUSHING AWAY EVIL VS. TRANSFORMING EVIL. WHY DID YAAKOV NOT MAKE MAKE A TREATY WITH AVIMELECH ? WHY DOES THE MIDRASH CONSIDER YAAKOV AS HAVING TO GO INTO GALUS BECAUSE HE INADVERTENTLY KILLED EISAV ? HOW WAS YAAKOV ABLE TO RAISE ALL HIS CHILDREN ON THE PATH OF JUDAISM. LERAN ABOUT THE DIFFER Parsha, Torah, Chassidus, Pardes, torahcasts, torahcast, torah cast, No 7 7 Parshas Toldos - 5783 - You Are Not Evil Just Because You Struggle With Evil full cbdae86b-6485-4fe4-a152-3d0ed1bd2893 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f6eb1bc8 Tue, 22 Nov 2022 07:22:29 -0500 Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz 4390 Why does the Torah portray Eisav as a figure we can empathize with; while Chazal condemn him as a Rasha ? Did Eisav ever have a chance once he was genetically designed to be evil ? How did Eisav actually trap Yitzchak into loving him? Ba'al Hatanya's explanation of the two kinds of "tasty foods" which people can present to Hashem. Does your struggle define you or do you define your struggle ? Why does the Torah portray Eisav as a figure we can empathize with; while Chazal condemn him as a Rasha ? Did Eisav ever have a chance once he was genetically designed to be evil ? How did Eisav actually trap Yitzchak into loving him? Ba'al Hatanya's exp Parsha, Torah, Chassidus, Pardes, torahcasts, torahcast, torah cast, No 6 6 Parshas Chayei Sarah - 5783 - Understanding the Five Levels of Marriage full ae0b77eb-2be1-42f6-be12-b48d192214b9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bcd66e43 Tue, 15 Nov 2022 07:26:04 -0500 Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz 4149 Why does the Talmud learn the laws of Marriage from the Burial of Sarah? 5 explanations based on a Pardes understanding of Marriage & Chasidic understanding of the first Mishne in Tractate Kiddushin. Why does the Talmud learn the laws of Marriage from the Burial of Sarah? 5 explanations based on a Pardes understanding of Marriage & Chasidic understanding of the first Mishne in Tractate Kiddushin. Parsha, Torah, Chassidus, Pardes, torahcasts, torahcast, torah cast, No 5 5 Parshas Vayeira - 5783 - Avraham's Divine Kindness full c3d036d9-31ee-4858-bfcd-b85d4687220e https://share.transistor.fm/s/2108d11c Mon, 07 Nov 2022 22:15:53 -0500 Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz 4208 How can we provide hospitality to guests nowadays during our affluent times ? Why does the Rambam rule that escorting a guest is greater than providing him with hospitality ? How can we bestow kindness upon a person, if that very kindness will cause him great pain ? We will explore Rav Dovid Kronglass' explanation of his understanding of the Rambam. How can we provide hospitality to guests nowadays during our affluent times ? Why does the Rambam rule that escorting a guest is greater than providing him with hospitality ? How can we bestow kindness upon a person, if that very kindness will cause Parsha, Torah, Chassidus, Pardes, torahcasts, torahcast, torah cast, No 4 4 Parshas Lech Lecha - 5783 - The Words That Every Wife Wants to Hear ! full a92f03af-f238-491d-9f29-fc80fa251d55 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8e7c7d66 Mon, 31 Oct 2022 22:31:03 -0400 Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz 4282 How is it possible that Avram would ask Sarah to say that "You are my sister" - putting her in grave danger? Is this the type of role model we are looking for in a husband ? Why are these words part of the first words which the Torah records Avraham as saying? What is the difference between the relationship of a spouse and that of a sibling ? How is it possible that Avram would ask Sarah to say that "You are my sister" - putting her in grave danger? Is this the type of role model we are looking for in a husband ? Why are these words part of the first words which the Torah records Avraham as s Parsha, Torah, Chassidus, Pardes, torahcasts, torahcast, torah cast, No 3 3 PARSHAS NOACH - 5783 - WHEN CAN YOU SEE YOUR OWN FAULTS IN OTHERS ? full 483f72ea-43f5-4b06-ac80-e5d9beb27cc9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d4fdc296 Mon, 24 Oct 2022 22:22:02 -0400 Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz 4121 AN ANALYSIS OF WHEN TO APPLY THE STATEMENT OF THE BA'AL SHEM TOV: "SEEING THE EVIL IN OTHERS IS A MIRROR OF YOUR OWN EVIL." PERHAPS SEEING THE EVIL IN OTHERS IS MEANT FOR THE PURPOSE OF YOUR REQUIREMENT TO REBUKE OTHERS?. HOW DO YOU KNOW WHAT HASHEM'S INTENTION IS WHEN YOU SEE THE EVIL ? THE ANSWER LIES IN ANALYZING THE DIFFERENT WAYS THAT NOACH'S SONS REACTED TO HIS INDISCRETION AFTER HIS DRUNKENNESS. AN ANALYSIS OF WHEN TO APPLY THE STATEMENT OF THE BA'AL SHEM TOV: "SEEING THE EVIL IN OTHERS IS A MIRROR OF YOUR OWN EVIL." PERHAPS SEEING THE EVIL IN OTHERS IS MEANT FOR THE PURPOSE OF YOUR REQUIREMENT TO REBUKE OTHERS?. HOW DO YOU KNOW WHAT HASHEM' Parsha, Torah, Chassidus, Pardes, torahcasts, torahcast, torah cast, No 2 2 Parshas Ki Setze - 5782 full a0cdf8f4-f6b0-4443-870d-74794ffc5d20 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7654de0d Wed, 07 Sep 2022 22:17:33 -0400 Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz 4180 Ba'al Hatanya encourages people who feel like the "hated spouse" in their relationship with Hashem, and should realize that the very problems with their Avodas Hashem are the solutions that will give him the "double portion" in bringing the Moshiach. Ba'al Hatanya encourages people who feel like the "hated spouse" in their relationship with Hashem, and should realize that the very problems with their Avodas Hashem are the solutions that will give him the "double portion" in bringing the Moshiach. Parsha, Torah, Chassidus, Pardes, torahcasts, torahcast, torah cast, No 1 1 PARSHA SHOFTIM - 5782 - HOW TO RULE OVER ONESELF full 5e58e33e-87d3-4ae0-8cf0-372b6e7d15ae https://share.transistor.fm/s/6d9278fb Wed, 31 Aug 2022 22:20:50 -0400 Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz 4275 HOW DO THE 3 MITZVOS OF A JEWISH KING RELATE TO OUR LIVES ? WHY DID HASHEM REVEAL THE REASONS FOR THESE MITZVOS KNOWING THAT THIS WOULD CAUSE KING SHLOMO TO FAIL? WHY DOES AKING NEED 2 SIFREI TORAH ? HOW DO THE 3 MITZVOS OF A JEWISH KING RELATE TO OUR LIVES ? WHY DID HASHEM REVEAL THE REASONS FOR THESE MITZVOS KNOWING THAT THIS WOULD CAUSE KING SHLOMO TO FAIL? WHY DOES AKING NEED 2 SIFREI TORAH ? Parsha, Torah, Chassidus, Pardes, torahcasts, torahcast, torah cast, No