Shabbos on Mt. Everest (Bereishis)
How do people trek up 29,035 feet to the summit of Mt. Everest? Simple. They need to acclimatize to the changes in air pressure. This is a basic survival skill. The same is true in the grand scheme of life. Successful people know how and when to acclimatize and put a breaks on the hustle […]
The Dirty Welcome Mat (Vzos Habracha/Shemini Atzeres/Simchas Torah)
In this episode, we tip our hats to all of the Welcome Mats of the world, who despite getting dirty time and time again, always are there to welcome us into the home. How does this all connect to Parshas Vzos Habracha and the Second Days of Sukkos? I invite you to check out this […]
Knock Knock I’m Here (Yom Kippur/Haazinu)
What are we doing when we knock on our chests, the seat of our hearts, literally hundreds of times during Yom Kippur? There is a part of us – deep inside – waiting to unleash itself and express its holy vibes to the world. Tune in to this week’s Torah Sparks to find out more […]
Five-Year-Old Genius (Vayelech)
Curious how a little 5 year old girl was able to put the entire world back together? Wondering what this last sentence even means? Tune in to this week’s Torah Sparks podcast to find out. Also, there is a lot to learn from our great leader, Moshe Rabbeinu. But what life lesson did he teach […]
Nothing Like the Present (Nitzavim/Rosh Hashanah)
Studies have shown that on average, people check their phones a mindboggling 58 times a day (mostly during work hours)! How often, though, do we check ourselves – internally – for any updates? … awkward head scratch … Tune in to this week’s Torah Sparks to hear some inspiration for the upcoming holiday of Rosh […]
The Crunchy Leaf (Ki Savo)
Is there anything more pleasurable in life then stepping on that perfectly crunchable dead leaf? How can we take inspiration from the crispiness of a Pringle chip? The word happy comes from the Latin root word hap, which means luck, chance, and fortune. Is this the Jewish approach to happiness? Tune in to this week’s […]
Instant Hot Noodle Soup (Ki Setzei)
One of the biggest debates in the world at large is whether or not it is called noodles or pasta. But whichever side of the aisle you reside on, we can all agree that Instant Hot Noodle Soups are the “lazy” way to go. However, in this podcast episode, we unearth a fascinating insight and […]
Double Bunker (Shoftim)
What is something that offers more protection than the Department of Homeland Security during a presidential visit? Tune in to this week’s Torah Sparks podcast to find out! I will give you a hint, though. It rhymes with Elul and Torah:) To stay up to date on these podcasts, have access to blog posts, or […]
The Peekaboo Rhino (Re’eh)
For the last 2,000 years, Hashem has been playing a long game of “peekaboo” with us. We are waiting until the ultimate day when He will remove His Hands from His Face and reveal His true identity. The world will be restored to calm, peace, and tranquility. Tune in to this week’s Torah Sparks podcast […]
The Yellow “O” in Google (Ekev)
How much wood does a woodchuck actually chuck? Find out the actual answer by tuning in to this week’s Torah Sparks podcast. We learn a fascinating life lesson from woodchucks as well as from Steve Jobs and his epic story with the second yellow “o” in Google. And yes, all of this connects with the […]