Best Rishonim Podcasts (2025)

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The Master of Return 1:03:26

7d ago1:03:26

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By Rabbi Elie Mischel

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Rav Kook (13) Healing & Suffering: When Religion Lacks a Soul 41:55

10h ago41:55

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Too often, our understanding of God remains immature—shaped by childhood perceptions that no longer serve our spiritual growth. In this shiur on Rav Kook’s teachings, we explore how true spiritual alignment requires upgrading our vision of God, surrendering the ego, and allowing our soul’s natural connection to the Divine to flourish.When religion …

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R’ Chaim Vital 27:51

4d ago27:51

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Delivered in YGW Motzei Shabbos Yisro 5785 (Revised 2/17/25) Shiur is sponsored l’eilu nishmas פעסל בת נחמן And l’refuah sheleimah יהודה אריה בן צירלBy Rabbi Aaron Lopiansky

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Yesodei HaTorah Series 2 (pp 0458-0461) – Misphatim 30:12

3d ago30:12

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ההשגחה הפרטית על עם ישראל בארץ ישראל ומבדבר אברבנאל (pg. 458)By Rabbi Aaron Lopiansky

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Yisro - The Defense from the Eigel in the Aseres Hadibros 7:27

4d ago7:27

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The Aseres Hadibros start off Anochi Hashem Elokecha, shouldn't it Elokeichem if it's talking to the whole Kal Yisrael? Rashi quotes that it's to be a defense for us from the Chet HaEgel, since it's written in the singular form. A pshat in the Yesod from Rav Elyah Meir Bloch, and a Mussar Shmuess I developed on the Rashi..…

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Yesodei HaTorah Series 2 (pp 0397-0399) – Yisro 28:07

11d ago28:07

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אזהרה ממחשבות הגבוהות מגבולות ההשגה רבנו בחיי (pg. 397) שם ‘אלקים’ בקרבנות ובתפילה רבנו בחיי (pg. 398) [09:28]By Rabbi Aaron Lopiansky

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Beshalach - The Full Redemption 9:07

12d ago9:07

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Chazal say the Jews were told to borrow money from the Mitzriyim so Avraham shouldn't claim the promise of wealth wasn't fulfilled. Wouldn't Hashem fulfill the promise regardless? A perspective from Rav Yeruchem Olshin in when their Redemption was completed. Have a Wonderful Shabbos

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Rav Kook (12) Healing & Suffering_ Knowing We Don’t Know 39:34

13d ago39:34

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In this shiur, we explore Rav Kook’s profound insights on healing, suffering, and the spiritual necessity of embracing the unknown. We discussed how the illusion of "knowing" God can lead us toward false certainty, which borders on idolatry (avoda zara) and heresy (kefira). True connection to Hashem requires a humble recognition that we cannot full…

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Deeper Than Desire 1:02:47

15d ago1:02:47

1:02:47

By Rabbi Elie Mischel

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Rav Kook (4) The Rebirth of Prophecy | Chochom Adif Menavi 38:52

17d ago38:52

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In this class, we explore begin "Chocham Adif Menavi" (the wisdom of a sage surpassing prophecy), the return of prophecy in our days, and the reversal of history as we approach redemption. We delve into the two distinct personality types—the creative visionary and the detail-oriented thinker—and how they shape our spiritual journeys.Additionally, w…

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Rav Kook: Seeds of Heeling (1) The Souls Yearning 35:24

17d ago35:24

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In this class, we embark on the 'Zeronim' section of Rav Kook's Sefer Orot, a profound entryway into his spiritual vision. We explore how the soul's deepest yearning is to draw close to the Creator, delving into Rav Kook's unique insights on the soul's journey and its connection to the Divine. Join us as we open the door to Rav Kook's world, where …

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Rav Kook (2) The Pain and Pleasure of Longing for God 40:08

17d ago40:08

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This class explores the ultimate paradox faced by those who yearn for Hashem: the soul longs to be filled with the air of God, yet Hashem is beyond our understanding. This tension can leave us fumbling through mitzvos with feelings of dissatisfaction and pain.Part of the answer lies in cultivating a deeper, broader lens of Emunah—learning to fully …

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Rav Kook (5) Healing and Prophecy – Connecting Details to Vision 36:35

17d ago36:35

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In this shiur, we explore the profound healing that will take place at the end of days, as described by Rav Kook. Why do people turn away from wisdom and fail to see how mitzvot connect to Hashem? How is this a necessary step for the return of prophecy (Nevuah)?We delve into how current world events, particularly in Israel, point toward a deeper lo…

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Rav Kook (10) Tasting Redemption: Unlocking the Soul’s Deepest Light 35:38

17d ago35:38

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Tasting Redemption: Unlocking the Soul's Deepest LightIn this inspiring shiur, we explore the transformative power of redemption and how we can begin to taste the light of the future Geula (redemption) in our lives today. Drawing from deep Torah wisdom, we uncover how the light of redemption emerges from the innermost point of our being and soul, l…

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Rav Kook (9) The Healing Light of Mitzvos & The Hostage Deal 37:57

17d ago37:57

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In this shiur, we explore the incredible transformative power of mitzvot. Each mitzvah has the ability to bring Divine light into the world, illuminating and healing the individual, the nation, and the broader world. By engaging in mitzvot, we refine who we are and create a ripple effect of holiness and healing.We also reflect on the profound symbo…

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Rav Kook (11) Healing & Suffering: We all suffer 38:19

17d ago38:19

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n today’s shiur, we began exploring Rav Kook's profound teachings on suffering. At the core of human experience lies an existential tension—the deep inner contradiction of needing to understand God while being confronted with the impossibility of fully grasping the Infinite. Rav Kook teaches that all pain, trauma, and suffering emerge from this par…

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Rav Kook (8) Souls of Chaos: No Soul Gets Left Behind 37:07

17d ago37:07

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In today’s Rav Kook class, we explored the profound idea that every soul has a unique tikkun (purpose and rectification). We discussed the concept of Neshamos Olam HaTohu—souls born from chaos—and how the tzaddikim reveal that no soul is ever truly lost. These souls, often through their struggles, bring out the best in us and help us fulfill our ow…

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Rav Kook (6) Souls of Chaos: Higher Than Souls of Order & the Light of Chanukah 38:00

17d ago38:00

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In this episode, we explore the profound Kabbalistic teachings about the souls of the world of chaos (Tohu) and why they are considered higher than the souls of the world of order (Tikkun). Journey with us as we delve into the secrets of creation, the shattering of the vessels, and how these lofty souls, often the most broken, hold the greatest spi…

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Rav Kook (3) Longing, Unity and Divine Light 35:22

17d ago35:22

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This week’s class dives deeper into Rav Kook’s teachings on the paradox of the soul and its yearning for Hashem. Rav Kook offers the beginning of an answer: our longing itself becomes a vessel for Hashem’s light to illuminate within us.Through this divine light, we can move beyond seeing the world in duality and multiplicity. Instead, we begin to p…

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Rav kook (7) Souls of Chaos: The Chutzpa of Redemption & Chanukah 37:37

17d ago37:37

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In this shiur, we delve into the powerful and chaotic nature of souls from Olam Hatohu—the World of Chaos—and their unique role in our generation as we prepare for the era of Moshiach. These souls, marked by their extraordinary chutzpah, embody a necessary disruption to bring about the ultimate redemption. Despite their resistance, their nekudah sh…

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Bo - Our Actions Follow Our Hearts 9:52

19d ago9:52

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The Sefer HaChinuch discusses why we need so many different Mitzvos to remember Yetzias Mitzrayim, and explains it's because our actions influence our hearts, and the more we do, the greater the influence. Exploring this technique in improving our Middos through the eyes of the Sefer HaChinuch and Rav Yechezkel Levenstein.Have a beautiful Shabbos…

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The View from the Rooftop 59:28

21d ago59:28

59:28

By Rabbi Elie Mischel

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Yesodei HaTorah Series 2 (pp 0345-0347) – Bo 28:30

25d ago28:30

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קבלת פני השכינה בשעת קידוש הלבנה רבנו בחיי (pg. 345) טעם כלל הקרבנות וקרבן פסח בפרט, לעקור דעת העובדים לבהמה מורה הנבוכים ג, מו (pg. 346) [12:58] שחיטת טלה בחדש ניסן, מורה כי יציאת מצרים לא היתה בכח המזל רמב”ן (pg. 347) [24:20] טעמי דיני קרבן פסח מורה הנבוכים ג, מו (pg. 347) [25:07]By Rabbi Aaron Lopiansky

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Va'eira - Hardening Pharaoh's Heart 9:50

26d ago9:50

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Hi, The Torah tells us Hashem hardened Pharaoh's heart so he wouldn't send them out during the last five Makkos. Doesn't that go against the basic concept of free will? The approaches of the Rambam, the Seforno, and the Bais Halevi to this problem? Have a wonderful Shabbos

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Yesodei HaTorah Series 2 (pp 0333-0336) – Vaeira 26:12

29d ago26:12

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דחית דברי ראב”ע, כי בחלק מהמכות נכללו גם ישראל שו”ת רדב”ז ב, תתיג (pg. 333) מהות הכישוף אברבנאל (pg. 333) [03:40] הכישוף מוגבל בשמן, ובביטולו מיד שב הטבע לאיתנו ספורנו (pg. 335) [19:46] אין שינוי בטבע העולם, אלא לזמן קצוב ספורנו (pg. 336) [24:19]By Rabbi Aaron Lopiansky

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Be Strong for our People 58:05

1M ago58:05

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By Rabbi Elie Mischel

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R’ Moshe Alshich 33:44

1M ago33:44

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Delivered in YGW Motzei Shabbos Shemos 5785 Shiur is sponsored l’eilu nishmas פעסל בת נחמן And l’refuah sheleimah יהודה אריה בן צירלBy Rabbi Aaron Lopiansky

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Shemos - Examining The Burning Bush 8:55

1M ago8:55

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Rabbeinu Bechayai discusses how Moshe experienced seeing a miraculous fire in the bush, then a Malach and then a Nevuah from Hakadosh Baruch Hu. Why was the revelation done in a progression, and how did he grow from examining the fire itself? Have a wonderful Shabbos.

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A Lame Prince and the Humble King 59:58

1M ago59:58

59:58

By Rabbi Elie Mischel

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Vayechi - Yesimcha K'Efraim UMenashe 7:22

1M ago7:22

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At the end of Yaakov's life, he blessed his 12 sons, Efraim, and Menashe. Efraim and Menashe were blessed that they would be the ones invoked when people bless their children. Why were they chosen, as opposed to blessing our sons they should be like Avraham, Yitzchak, and Yaakov (akin to what we do by daughters)? Have a good Shabbos…

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The Best Defense is a Good Offense 1:02:16

1M ago1:02:16

1:02:16

By Rabbi Elie Mischel

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Vayigash - Serach and the Gift of Life 8:25

2M ago8:25

8:25

Serach Bas Asher was the one to tell Yaakov that Yosef was alive and revive his spirits, and she was rewarded with eternal life. Some stories about her life and what we can learn from her. Have a wonderful Shabbos.

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Chanukah - Feeling The Love 4:28

2M ago4:28

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We have had many miracles in Jewish History, and many miraculous victories as well. What was unique about Chanukah that they made it into a Holiday? An approach based on the Pnei Yehoshua. Frielichen Chanukah

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Vayeishev - Hashem Was With Him 7:39

2M ago7:39

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When Yosef was sold to the House of Potifar, he was blessed with tremendous Siyata Dishmaya, and eventually place in charge of the home. The Torah says Potifar saw Hashem was with Yosef and was impressed by that. How does an Oved Avodah Zarah like Potifar get impressed by Yosef's connection to Hashem? Have a good Shabbos…

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Vayishlach - Taking Vengeance on Shechem 9:02

2M ago9:02

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Shimon and Levi took vengeance on the city of Shechem for what was done to their sister. However, Yaakov was upset at them, and they were punished for it when Yaakov gave the Berachos at the end of his life. What was their Heter, why was Yaakov upset at them, and what lessons can we learn from the story? Have a good Shabbos…

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A House for Hashem - Part II 1:03:26

2M ago1:03:26

1:03:26

By Rabbi Elie Mischel

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Yesodei HaTorah Series 2 (pp 0212-0215) – VaYishlach 28:53

2M ago28:53

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ביאור קריאת שם השי”ת על המזבח רמב”ן (pg. 212) בנח שכם נתחייבו מיתה מחמת היותם מצווים על הדינים רמב”ם הלכות מלאכים ט’ יד (pg. 0212) [09:14] ההבדל בין החינוך המוסרי היהודי לחינוך המוסרי הכללי עקידת יצחק שער כז (pg. 215) [11:57]By Rabbi Aaron Lopiansky

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Ramak – R’ Moshe Cordovero 33:14

2M ago33:14

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Delivered in YGW Motzei Shabbos Vayeitzei 5785 Shiur is sponsored l’eilu nishmas פעסל בת נחמן And l’refuah sheleimah יהודה אריה בן צירלBy Rabbi Aaron Lopiansky

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Vayeitzei - The Hasgacha Behind The Scenes 8:15

3M ago8:15

8:15

Many times we go through challenges, and it can be to believe it's a blessing in disguise. Stories from the Parsha, and how we can extrapolate from them to our own lives. Have a good Shabbos

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A House for Hashem - Part I 1:00:43

3M ago1:00:43

1:00:43

By Rabbi Elie Mischel

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Bursting Forth: The Costs of Forging a New Path 55:58

3M ago55:58

55:58

By Rabbi Elie Mischel

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Toldos - The Life and Legacy of Yitzchak Avinu 8:10

3M ago8:10

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We find the Torah gives many more details and stories about the lives of Avraham and Yaakov, than it does about Yitzchak. Why is Yitzchak so much less discussed than the other two Avos?Have a good Shabbos.

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Yesodei HaTorah Series 2 (pp 0010-0012) – Bereishis 24:16

3M ago24:16

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As we finish parshiyos in Chumash Bereishis/Shemos, we will go back to the beginning of Bereishis. בריאת העולם במידת הדין בשיתוף מידת הרחמים אברבנאל (pg. 0010) האם מנין הימים קדם לבריאת הזמן מורה הנבוכים ב, ל (pg. 0012) [08:14] מורה הנבוכים ב, ל (pg. 0012) [22:15]By Rabbi Aaron Lopiansky

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Chayei Sarah - Swearing Where It Counts 5:43

3M ago5:43

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Avraham Aveinu had Eliezer swear before sending him out to find a wife for Yitzchak. Ideas on why he chose this to swear on from the Chiddushei Halev and Rav Elya Baruch Finkel. Have a good Shabbos.

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Bursting Forth: Bringing the Aron to Jerusalem 1:02:50

3M ago1:02:50

1:02:50

By Rabbi Elie Mischel

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Vayeira - Controlling The Love Of His Son 8:14

3M ago8:14

8:14

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 ou…

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Frenemies: Yoav & David 59:57

3M ago59:57

59:57

By Rabbi Elie Mischel

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The Unending Battle for Jerusalem 1:02:15

3M ago1:02:15

1:02:15

By Rabbi Elie Mischel

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Yesodei HaTorah Series 2 (pp 0149-0150) – Vayeira 29:29

3M ago29:29

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שיטת הרמב”ם בענין הנסיונות בכלל ונסיון העקידה בפרט מורה נבוכים ג, כד (pg. 0149)By Rabbi Aaron Lopiansky

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Arizal – R’ Yitzchok Luria Ashekazi 35:16

3M ago35:16

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Delivered in YGW Motzei Shabbos Lech Lecha 5785 Shiur is sponsored l’eilu nishmas פעסל בת נחמן And l’refuah sheleimah יהודה אריה בן צירלBy Rabbi Aaron Lopiansky

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