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  • Shiva Asar (17th) of Tammuz [Short & Sad Inspiration]

    Shiva Asar (17th) of Tammuz [Short & Sad Inspiration]
    Jul 2 2026
    In this special Short & Sad episode of the Jewish Inspiration Podcast, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe introduces the fast of the Seventeenth of Tammuz, the day that begins the Three Weeks (Bein HaMetzarim), Judaism's annual period of mourning leading up to Tisha B'Av. He explains that the purpose of a fast day is not simply to abstain from food and drink, but to awaken the heart, inspire introspection, and motivate sincere teshuvah. National tragedies are not merely historical events to remember—they are opportunities to examine our own lives and strengthen our relationship with Hashem.Rabbi Wolbe reviews the five tragic events commemorated on the Seventeenth of Tammuz, including the breaking of the first Tablets, the cessation of the daily Temple offering, the breaching of Jerusalem's walls, the burning of a Torah scroll, and the placement of an idol in the Holy Temple. These events mark the beginning of a three-week period of tempered joy and heightened spiritual sensitivity. The customs of the Three Weeks are designed to help us reconnect with the pain of the destruction while reminding us that every generation bears responsibility for rebuilding what was lost.The episode concludes with a timeless lesson about gratitude versus complaint. Rabbi Wolbe notes that throughout the Torah, the Jewish people's complaints repeatedly led to tragedy, while gratitude and praise invite greater blessing. Every generation in which the Beis HaMikdash is not rebuilt is considered as though it was destroyed in that generation, teaching that the responsibility for redemption rests with us. Rather than viewing the Three Weeks as merely a season of mourning, Rabbi Wolbe encourages listeners to see them as an opportunity for growth, appreciation, and renewed commitment to bringing the Jewish people closer to the rebuilding of the Beis HaMikdash._____________This episode is dedicated to the Refuah Sheleimah of Zehava Bas Chana Rachel, Hinda Charna Faiga bas Tzipra and Chana Rachel bas Chaya Leah.This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Peter & Becky BotvinRecorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on July 4, 2023, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on July 6, 2023_____________This series on Orchos Tzadikim/Ways of the Righteous is produced in partnership with Hachzek.Join the revolution of daily Mussar study at hachzek.com.We are using the Treasure of Life edition of the Orchos Tzadikkim (Published by Feldheim)_____________Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share your questions at aw@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, please email: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Support Our Mission:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference!_____________Listen MoreOther 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.orgv_____________Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #SeventeenthOfTammuz, #Tammuz, #ThreeWeeks, #BeinHaMetzarim, #TishaBAv, #JewishCalendar, #JewishHistory, #Teshuvah, #Gratitude, #BeisHaMikdash, #TempleMount, #NationalReflection, #ChooseGratitude, #JewishValues, #Redemption, #Mashiach ★ Support this podcast ★
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    9 mins
  • Everyday Judaism: The Laws of the Three (3) Weeks [Bein Hametzarim]

    Everyday Judaism: The Laws of the Three (3) Weeks [Bein Hametzarim]
    Jul 2 2026

    The Living Jewishly Podcast is dedicated to learning, understanding and appreciating the greatness of Jewish heritage and the Torah through the simplified, concise study of Halacha, Jewish Law, thereby enhancing our understanding of how Hashem wants us to live our daily lives in a Jewish way.

    In this Living Jewishly Podcast BONUS episode, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe discusses the laws of of the three weeks; the 21 days of mourning observed from the 17th of Tammuz until after the 9th of Av. Many of the laws and customs are discussed.

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    Recorded in the TORCH Centre - Studio B to a live audience on July 13, 2023, in Houston, Texas.
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    12 mins
  • Small Jew, Big Impact – Everyone Can Be a Hero [Parsha Pearls: Pinchas] 5786

    Small Jew, Big Impact – Everyone Can Be a Hero [Parsha Pearls: Pinchas] 5786
    Jul 2 2026
    In this Parsha Review Podcast episode on Parshas Pinchas, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe highlights Pinchas’ heroic act at the end of last week’s portion — zealously stopping the plague by confronting Zimri and Kozbi, thereby saving the Jewish people from assimilation and destruction plotted by Bilaam. The new parsha opens with Hashem’s reward: a covenant of peace and eternal priesthood for Pinchas and his descendants.Rabbi Wolbe explores the small Yud in Pinchas’ name as a profound hint: even an “ordinary” Jew (a small yud / yid) can rise to greatness and bring peace through decisive action for Heaven’s sake. He contrasts this with the absence of portions named after giants like Moshe or Aaron, noting that Pinchas exemplifies what every individual can achieve.The episode ties into the start of the Three Weeks, stressing Jewish unity, the power of common sense, objective truth, and the courage to stand up when others remain silent. Rabbi Wolbe encourages listeners not to hide their Judaism (e.g., mezuzah on the door) and to act effectively rather than just make noise — rebuke only when it can be heard, but never stay passive in the face of wrong._____________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 June 30, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on July 2, 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: 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, #Numbers, #Bamidbar, #Pinchas, #SmallYud, #JewishHero, #Covenant, #Peace, #StandUpForTruth, #ThreeWeeks, #JewishUnity, #ZealForHashem, #CommonSense ★ Support this podcast ★
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    29 mins
  • The Hidden Sins We Overlook [Day 156 - Orchos Tzaddikim | Repentance 13]

    The Hidden Sins We Overlook [Day 156 - Orchos Tzaddikim | Repentance 13]
    Jul 2 2026
    In this lesson from the Gate of Repentance (Shaar HaTeshuvah), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe continues exploring the twenty-four obstacles to complete teshuvah, focusing on sins that are especially difficult to repair because they involve harm to other people. The Orchot Tzaddikim explains that some wrongs cannot be fully corrected simply because the injured parties are unknown or impossible to identify. Whether cursing an entire community, benefiting from stolen property, failing to return a lost object, exploiting the vulnerable, or accepting a bribe that distorts justice, these actions leave behind consequences that are often impossible to undo completely. Rabbi Wolbe emphasizes that Judaism takes interpersonal responsibility with extraordinary seriousness, reminding us that repentance requires more than regret—it requires repairing the damage wherever possible. The episode then turns to subtle sins that many people don't even recognize as wrongdoing. Rabbi Wolbe highlights behaviors that seem harmless but are treated seriously by the Torah: taking food from someone who cannot comfortably spare it, using collateral entrusted to you, gazing at inappropriate sights, elevating yourself by putting others down, and judging people unfairly. These actions often escape notice because they don't appear dramatic, yet they slowly erode a person's character and relationships. The challenge of Teshuvah is not only correcting obvious mistakes but becoming sensitive to the finer points of integrity, respect, and self-discipline. The lesson concludes with one of Judaism's most profound teachings on judging others favorably. Rabbi Wolbe explains that the standard by which we judge others becomes the standard by which Heaven judges us. If we train ourselves to assume the best, extend the benefit of the doubt, and search for favorable explanations, we cultivate a perspective of compassion that ultimately shapes our own judgment before Hashem. Rather than rushing to suspicion or criticism, the Torah calls upon us to become people who see goodness, extend grace, and recognize that every person deserves the same understanding we hope to receive ourselves._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Peter & Becky BotvinRecorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on November 3, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on July 2, 2026_____________This series on Orchos Tzadikim/Ways of the Righteous is produced in partnership with Hachzek.Join the revolution of daily Mussar study at hachzek.com.We are using the Treasure of Life edition of the Orchos Tzadikkim (Published by Feldheim)_____________Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share your questions at aw@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, please email: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Support Our Mission:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference!_____________Listen MoreOther 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.orgv_____________Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Mussar, #MasterClass, #Repentance, #Teshuva, #AcceptRebuke, #CharacterDevelopment, #Mussar, #ConstructiveCriticism, #Humility, #ChooseGrowth, #ActsOfKindness, ★ Support this podcast ★
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    22 mins
  • The Month of Tammuz [Short & Sweet Inspiration]

    The Month of Tammuz [Short & Sweet Inspiration]
    Jul 1 2026
    In this special Jewish Inspiration Podcast episode for Tammuz, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe introduces the significance of the Hebrew month of Tammuz, a period that marks the transition from the spiritual heights of the spring festivals into a season of introspection and heightened awareness. While the name Tammuz reflects the intense heat of summer, it also recalls an ancient idol mentioned by the prophet Yechezkel, reminding us of the dangers of spiritual complacency and misplaced priorities. Rabbi Wolbe explains that this month serves as a wake-up call, urging us to strengthen our connection to Hashem before entering the Three Weeks, a period of national mourning and reflection.The episode reviews the major historical events associated with Tammuz, including the Fast of the Seventeenth of Tammuz, the breaching of Jerusalem's walls, the breaking of the first Tablets, the cessation of the daily Temple offerings, and other tragedies that paved the way for the destruction of the Beis HaMikdash. Rabbi Wolbe also highlights the miraculous event when Yehoshua stopped the sun, demonstrating that while Tammuz is remembered for challenge and tragedy, it is also a month that reveals Hashem's unlimited power and His ability to suspend nature when necessary. These historical moments teach that even in periods of darkness, faith and Divine intervention remain ever-present.Rabbi Wolbe concludes with practical lessons for personal growth. Life naturally consists of spiritual highs and lows, just as an EKG rises and falls. The goal is not to eliminate challenges but to minimize the lows through greater awareness, personal responsibility, and commitment to Torah values. He emphasizes the importance of teaching accountability, especially to children, by establishing healthy boundaries and consistent consequences. Finally, he encourages listeners to use this month to improve their relationships by strengthening ahavas Yisrael (love for every Jew) and guarding their speech, recognizing that unity and positive communication are essential steps toward the rebuilding of the Beis HaMikdash. Tammuz is not merely a month of mourning—it is an invitation to transform challenge into growth and tragedy into redemption._____________This episode is dedicated to the Refuah Sheleimah of Zehava Bas Chana Rachel, Hinda Charna Faiga bas Tzipra and Chana Rachel bas Chaya Leah.This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Peter & Becky BotvinRecorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on June 20, 2023, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on June 20, 2023_____________This series on Orchos Tzadikim/Ways of the Righteous is produced in partnership with Hachzek.Join the revolution of daily Mussar study at hachzek.com.We are using the Treasure of Life edition of the Orchos Tzadikkim (Published by Feldheim)_____________Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share your questions at aw@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, please email: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Support Our Mission:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference!_____________Listen MoreOther 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.orgv_____________Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Tammuz, #MonthOfTammuz, #JewishCalendar, #ThreeWeeks, #BeinHaMetzarim, #ChallengeCreatesGrowth, #ConsequencesMatter, #AhavasYisrael, #GuardYourSpeech, #MeaningfulLiving, #BeisHaMikdash, #ChooseGrowth, #FaithAndGrowth, #Unity, #PositiveSpeech, #Redemption, ★ Support this podcast ★
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    10 mins
  • Why Blurring These Lines Could Destroy Your Spiritual Life! (Parsha Power: Pinchas) 5785

    Why Blurring These Lines Could Destroy Your Spiritual Life! (Parsha Power: Pinchas) 5785
    Jul 1 2026
    In this episode of the Parsha Review Podcast, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe discusses Parshas Pinchas, focusing on the story of Pinchas’s zealous act against Zimri and Cosbi, who publicly defied God’s will by engaging in illicit relations, as described in Numbers 25. Rabbi Wolbe highlights the danger of blurring moral lines, as Zimri attempted by bringing a Moabite woman into the Jewish community, comparing it to Rebecca’s relief upon learning her conflicting womb movements were due to twins with distinct destinies, not a single confused child. He emphasizes that clarity in commitment to Torah and mitzvahs is crucial, drawing parallels to Haman’s and Amalek’s attempts to assimilate and confuse the Jewish people, urging listeners to avoid compromise in spiritual matters and to define their stance firmly on the side of holiness and light.Rabbi Wolbe encourages small, intentional steps toward observance without compromising core commitments, using examples like health goals to illustrate the importance of mental resolve even if actions lag. He stresses the need for wisdom to distinguish between holy and unholy, as recited in Havdalah and Talmudic prayers, to avoid confusion. A story of a newly observant Jew publicly affirming their identity as a religious Jew underscores how verbalizing commitment clarifies one’s path. Rabbi Wolbe concludes by urging listeners to manifest their spiritual goals through clear identification with Torah values, fostering a deeper connection to God and a purposeful Shabbos._____________This episode (Ep 7.38) of the Parsha Review Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe on Parshas Pinchas 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=sharingRecorded at TORCH Studios (C) to an online TORCHzoom.com audience on July 16, 2025, in Passaic, New Jersey.Released as Podcast on July 18, 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, #Numbers, #Pinchas, #SpiritualGrowth, #Commitment, #Torah, #Mitzvot ★ Support this podcast ★
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    21 mins
  • Talmudist - Ep 111: The Shocking Consequence of Faking Poverty [Ketubot 68a]

    Talmudist - Ep 111: The Shocking Consequence of Faking Poverty [Ketubot 68a]
    Jun 30 2026
    In this episode of the Thinking Talmudist, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe continues the Talmud's discussion in Tractate Kesubos (68a), examining the Torah's delicate balance between compassion for the needy and responsibility in the distribution of charity. The Gemara addresses those who fraudulently portray themselves as impoverished or disabled in order to receive charity, teaching that dishonesty in seeking assistance ultimately carries severe spiritual consequences. Rabbi Wolbe emphasizes that Judaism is built on trust, integrity, and personal responsibility, warning that manipulating the generosity of others not only harms the community but also distances a person from Hashem. The discussion then explores the fascinating Talmudic definition of poverty. Rabbi Wolbe explains that the Torah does not require a struggling individual to sacrifice every possession or abandon their dignity before qualifying for communal assistance. While obvious luxuries should be sold before relying on public charity, essential possessions and basic human dignity are protected. The Sages recognized that preserving a person's self-respect is itself an act of compassion. At the same time, they insist that those seeking assistance must act honestly and never exploit the generosity of the community. The episode concludes by broadening the conversation into a discussion of human dignity, trust in Hashem, and proper priorities. Rabbi Wolbe contrasts dependence on wealth with dependence on Divine Providence, sharing personal stories that illustrate how Hashem provides in unexpected ways. Whether discussing financial aid, family responsibilities, or raising children, the underlying message is that while we must act responsibly, we should never allow financial fears to overshadow our trust in Hashem. True wealth is measured not only by what we possess, but by our integrity, gratitude, and confidence that the Almighty provides for those who place their trust in Him._____________The Thinking Talmudist Podcast shares select teachings of Talmud in a fresh, insightful and meaningful way. Many claim that they cannot learn Talmud because it is in ancient Aramaic or the concepts are too difficult. Well, no more excuses. In this podcast you will experience the refreshing and eye-opening teachings while gaining an amazing appreciation for the divine wisdom of the Torah and the depths of the Talmud._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by David & Susan MarbinRecorded at TORCH Meyerland in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on May 29, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on June 30, 2026_____________Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thinking-talmudist-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1648951154Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0cZ7q9bGYSBYSPQfJvwgzmShare your questions at aw@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, please email: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Support Our Mission:Help us share Jewish wisdom globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org. Your support makes a difference!_____________Listen MoreOther 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:#Talmud, #Gemara, #Kesubos, #Rainmaker, #Faith, #Emunah, #Honesty, #JewishWisdom, #Tzedakah, #Charity, #HumanDignity, #Integrity, #Honesty, #TrustInHashem, #Bitachon, #Emunah, #FinancialWisdom, #ActsOfKindness, #Compassion, #LiveWithIntegrity ★ Support this podcast ★
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    46 mins
  • Why Some People Never Change [Day 155 - Orchos Tzaddikim | Repentance 12]

    Why Some People Never Change [Day 155 - Orchos Tzaddikim | Repentance 12]
    Jul 1 2026
    In this lesson from the Gate of Repentance (Shaar HaTeshuvah), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe introduces the twenty-four obstacles that prevent a person from achieving authentic teshuvah, beginning with the first nine. Some actions are so spiritually destructive that they make repentance exceedingly difficult—not because Hashem refuses to forgive, but because these behaviors dull a person's sensitivity and distance them from the very path back to Him. Among the gravest are causing others to sin, leading people away from Torah, neglecting to guide those under one's influence, and deliberately planning to sin with the intention of repenting later. Rabbi Wolbe emphasizes that teshuvah is never meant to become a license for wrongdoing. The episode then explores attitudes that quietly close the doors to spiritual growth. A person who separates themselves from the community, rejects the guidance of Torah scholars, mocks mitzvos, shames their teachers, or refuses constructive criticism deprives themselves of the very influences that inspire change. Rabbi Wolbe explains that growth requires humility. A person must remain connected to wise mentors, welcome rebuke with gratitude, and recognize that honest correction is one of Hashem's greatest gifts. The inability to hear criticism is often a greater obstacle than the mistake itself. The lesson concludes with practical guidance for sustaining long-term spiritual growth. Rabbi Wolbe teaches that remembering past failures is healthy when it helps us avoid repeating them, much like a recovering gambler avoids casinos or a recovering alcoholic avoids environments of temptation. At the same time, a person should never define themselves by past mistakes. Instead, they should focus on protecting their future. Finally, Rabbi Wolbe highlights the transformative power of wholehearted kindness. True acts of chesed include accepting inconvenience, overlooking minor frustrations, and giving generously without resentment. Genuine kindness changes not only the recipient but also the giver—and often inspires others to do the same._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Peter & Becky BotvinRecorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on October 27, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on July 1, 2026_____________This series on Orchos Tzadikim/Ways of the Righteous is produced in partnership with Hachzek.Join the revolution of daily Mussar study at hachzek.com.We are using the Treasure of Life edition of the Orchos Tzadikkim (Published by Feldheim)_____________Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share your questions at aw@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, please email: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Support Our Mission:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference!_____________Listen MoreOther 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.orgv_____________Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Mussar, #MasterClass, #Repentance, #Teshuva, #AcceptRebuke, #CharacterDevelopment, #Mussar, #ConstructiveCriticism, #Humility, #ChooseGrowth, #ActsOfKindness, ★ Support this podcast ★
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    17 mins