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The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel Brooke
Michoel Brooke
277 episodes
1 week ago
At the heart of Parshas Eikev lies a curious Hebrew word that transforms our understanding of divine blessing. The word "eikev" – typically translated as "because" but literally meaning "heel" – opens a window into how we might unlock the abundant blessings promised in Torah. While some commentators take the straightforward approach that blessing follows obedience, Rashi offers a more nuanced perspective. He suggests the verse refers specifically to those mitzvot we tend to trample underfoot...
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At the heart of Parshas Eikev lies a curious Hebrew word that transforms our understanding of divine blessing. The word "eikev" – typically translated as "because" but literally meaning "heel" – opens a window into how we might unlock the abundant blessings promised in Torah. While some commentators take the straightforward approach that blessing follows obedience, Rashi offers a more nuanced perspective. He suggests the verse refers specifically to those mitzvot we tend to trample underfoot...
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Judaism
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Religion & Spirituality,
Society & Culture,
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The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel Brooke
Parshas Eikev: Don't Tread on Me!
At the heart of Parshas Eikev lies a curious Hebrew word that transforms our understanding of divine blessing. The word "eikev" – typically translated as "because" but literally meaning "heel" – opens a window into how we might unlock the abundant blessings promised in Torah. While some commentators take the straightforward approach that blessing follows obedience, Rashi offers a more nuanced perspective. He suggests the verse refers specifically to those mitzvot we tend to trample underfoot...
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2 days ago
28 minutes

The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel Brooke
Parshas Vaeschanan: The Wife Thief, the Tomahawk Steak, and the SPCA Volunteer: Three Unbelievable Yesodos You Need to Hear
What if everything you thought you knew about kindness in Judaism was only scratching the surface? In this deeply moving exploration of "chesed," we uncover how this three-letter Hebrew word forms the very foundation of Jewish life—appearing 248 times throughout Tanakh and comprising the beginning and end of Torah itself. The power of this concept comes alive through a heart-wrenching story from the 1929 Hebron Massacre, where a dying yeshiva student, his body torn and bleeding, used his fin...
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1 week ago
39 minutes

The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel Brooke
Parshas Devarim - Tisha B’Av: Bring Along Your Golf Clubs, Stroller, and Gemara
What caused the destruction of the Beis Hamikdash? The Talmud provides a surprising, direct answer from God Himself that continues to challenge us today. The connection between Parshas Devarim and Tisha B'Av is no coincidence. Both center on honest reflection about past mistakes rather than glossing over uncomfortable truths. Moshe's rebuke in Devarim exemplifies true Mussar – looking back at previous actions with clarity to understand where we went wrong. Similarly, Tisha B'Av isn't merely ...
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2 weeks ago
36 minutes

The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel Brooke
Parshas Mattos-Masei: Greetings from Koh!
The fog of uncertainty isn't a weakness in our religious experience—it's the proving ground of our most profound faith. Moses spoke to the tribal leaders with a unique clarity of prophecy, using the phrase "Zeh hadavar" (this is precisely what God said). But as Rashi teaches us, this perfect clarity was reserved only for Moshe. All other prophets received divine messages with some ambiguity, expressed as "Koh amar Hashem" (thus says the Lord). This distinction reveals a profound spirit...
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3 weeks ago
25 minutes

The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel Brooke
Parshas Pinchas: What Your Rabbi Isn't Telling You About Reality
What if the Torah isn't just a set of divine rules, but the actual software that runs our universe? Rabbi Aaron Lopiansky's revolutionary 8-minute discourse from 5779 (2018-2019) offers a perspective that transforms our understanding of reality itself. Starting with a famous dispute between Talmudic sages Rava and Abaye about prohibited actions, Rabbi Lopiansky reveals a profound truth: when the Torah forbids something, it's not merely establishing a moral boundary—it's defining the paramete...
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1 month ago
27 minutes

The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel Brooke
Parshas Balak: Do You Know What Color Your Friend's Kitchen Cabinets Are?
What inspires an enemy to offer praise? Bilaam, the infamous non-Jewish prophet whose prophetic abilities rivaled those of Moshe, was hired to curse the Jewish people. Yet, instead of curses, he delivered words so powerful that they became part of our daily prayers: “How goodly are your tents, O Jacob.” As he gazed upon the Israelite encampment, Bilaam observed something extraordinary—something that speaks to us profoundly even today. The entrances to the Jewish homes were intentionally misa...
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1 month ago
30 minutes

The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel Brooke
Parshas Korach: The Sad Bald Egg
What drives a distinguished leader to rebel against divine authority? In Parshat Korach, we discover a fascinating psychological insight that resonates powerfully in modern life. Korach wasn't merely challenging leadership—he was struggling with a profound identity crisis. After being ritually shaved "bald as an egg" and rendered temporarily unrecognizable, this esteemed Levi felt stripped of his significance. The Medrash reveals his lament to his wife: "No one recognizes me anymore." Rather...
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1 month ago
29 minutes

The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel Brooke
Parshas Shelach: White Teeth in a Dog Carcass
What if the secret to a fulfilled life isn't about changing your circumstances, but shifting your perspective? This profound exploration of ancient wisdom reveals how our outlook determines our happiness more than any external reality. Through the biblical story of the twelve spies, we witness how identical circumstances produced radically different responses. Ten spies saw only giants and danger in the Promised Land, while Joshua and Caleb recognized divine opportunity. The spies witnessed ...
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1 month ago
33 minutes

The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel Brooke
Parshas Behaaloscha: Following the Cloud & Enjoying the Ride of a Hectic Life
The divine cloud that guided the Israelites through the wilderness wasn't just a navigational tool—it was a profound teacher of faith, resilience and cheerful obedience. Drawing from Nachmanides' golden commentary, we unpack the extraordinary discipline shown by our ancestors who followed God's cloud through every hardship with unwavering trust. Imagine unpacking all your belongings, finally getting children to sleep after days of walking, only to hear the sudden call to move again—no time f...
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2 months ago
27 minutes

The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel Brooke
Parshas Nasso: ONE HIT WONDER!
The paradox of the Nazarite vow presents one of Judaism's most fascinating spiritual riddles - why would someone who successfully fulfills a voluntary commitment to holiness need to bring a sin offering? Through a masterful analysis of Nachmanides' commentary, we unpack this contradiction to reveal a profound truth about human potential: once we demonstrate what we're capable of, we establish a new standard against which our future actions will be measured. The Nazarite's "sin" isn't failing...
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2 months ago
25 minutes

The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel Brooke
Parshas Behar - Bechukosai: Courting the Living Torah
Have you ever considered that Torah might be alive, seeking relationship with those who truly cherish it? This groundbreaking perspective transforms our understanding of what it means to "toil in Torah." At the heart of Parshas Bechukosai lies a divine promise of abundance – timely rain, bountiful crops, peace, health, and prosperity. The condition? "Im bechukosai telechu" – if you will go in My laws. But what does this really mean? Rashi's revolutionary interpretation reveals it's about bei...
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2 months ago
24 minutes

The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel Brooke
Parshas Emor: Kiddush Hashem and Seven Hidden Dimensions of Sanctifying God's Name
Send us a text The sanctification of God's name stands as Judaism's most profound obligation—a mitzvah that transcends mere religious observance to become the very embodiment of what it means to be Jewish. Through an exploration of Parshat Emor, we discover that Kiddush Hashem goes far beyond the dramatic act of martyrdom most commonly associated with it. Did you know that when you resist temptation in private, with no witnesses except the Almighty, you fulfill this sacred commandment? Or th...
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3 months ago
34 minutes

The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel Brooke
Parshas Acharei Mos - Kedoshim: Billionaires Without Wives: A Torah Lesson on Rootedness
Send us a text The wealthy billionaire who has everything but lacks a home and wife serves as a powerful metaphor for our spiritual lives in this exploration of the Torah concept "Shchutei Chutz." Drawing from the double Torah portion Acharei Mot-Kedoshim, we unpack a seemingly technical prohibition against offering sacrifices outside the Temple to reveal its profound relevance for modern Jewish life. At its heart, this teaching addresses a spiritual crisis affecting many observant Jews toda...
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3 months ago
20 minutes

The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel Brooke
Parshas Tazria-Metzorah: Take This One Simple Step, Then Relax and Savor Life!
Send us a text Could the secret to a longer, happier life be as simple as talking less? That's the provocative wisdom at the heart of Parshat Tazria Metzorah, brought to life through a captivating Midrash about a traveling peddler selling "the elixir of life." When Rabbi Yanai heard this peddler's extraordinary claim, he was naturally curious. But what the peddler revealed wasn't some exotic potion or rare herb—it was a verse from Psalms: "Who is the man who desires life? Guard your tongue f...
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3 months ago
26 minutes

The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel Brooke
Parshas Pekudei: 🤯 RAV SHACH REVEALS THE SECRET! The Tiny Alef That Changes EVERYTHING!
Send us a text A single miniature letter in the Torah scroll holds a revolutionary lesson about spiritual growth. The first word of Leviticus contains a mysteriously tiny aleph—a scribal tradition dating back to Moses himself. But why? The classic explanation tells us Moses, in his humility, couldn't bear receiving greater honor than others when God called to him. Yet there's something deeper happening. Rav Elazar Menachem Man Shach offers a profound insight that transforms how we view spiri...
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4 months ago
27 minutes

The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel Brooke
Parshas Pekudei - Hachodesh: How to Humbly Lift a Blue Whale
Send us a text The tension between accomplishment and humility stands at the heart of Jewish spiritual life. How do we strive for greatness while remaining modest? This profound question finds its answer in Parsha Pekudei's account of the Mishkan's construction. When the impossibly heavy beams of the Mishkan needed to be erected, no one—not even Moshe—possessed the physical strength to lift them. Confronted with this impossible task, Moshe turned to Hashem, who offered a life-changing instru...
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4 months ago
30 minutes

The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel Brooke
Parshas Vayakhel: HOW TO LIFT A CAR
Send us a text What extraordinary abilities might be lying dormant within you, waiting to be awakened? The ancient Jewish concept of "Nosoi Libo" (raising one's heart) reveals a profound truth about human potential that's as relevant today as it was when the Mishkan was built thousands of years ago. When the Israelites needed to construct the Tabernacle, they faced a seemingly impossible challenge. After generations of slavery, no one possessed the sophisticated craftsmanship skills required...
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4 months ago
35 minutes

The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel Brooke
The Dark Secret of Parshas Zachor: What You Don't Know About Amalek
Send us a text Preparing for Parshat Zachor requires understanding what truly makes Amalek the eternal enemy of the Jewish people. This provocative exploration delves deep into just three verses—fewer than 50 words total—that we're commanded to hear each year before Purim. What makes these words so significant that hearing them constitutes a Torah-level obligation? Through careful analysis of the original Hebrew text and Rashi's commentary, we discover layers of meaning that explain why Amal...
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5 months ago
34 minutes

The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel Brooke
Parshas Terumah: When The Wealthy Shver Comes For Shabbos
Send us a text In today's compelling episode, we unearth the layers behind the directive to build the Mishkan, or Tabernacle, a sanctuary for the Almighty among His people. This exploration raises thought-provoking questions about the nature of divinity—why does an infinite God wish for a finite home? By delving into the text and drawing on rich rabbinic commentary, we reveal how this commandment intertwines deep philosophical beliefs with practical implications for our lives. Through ...
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5 months ago
28 minutes

The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel Brooke
Parshas Mishpatim: If You Find Torah Study Dull and Uninspiring, Listen to This!
Send us a text What if the key to unlocking a more profound spiritual connection with Torah study lies in breaking away from traditional methods? Join us as we explore the journey of "floaters," individuals seeking true fulfillment amidst the often rigid frameworks of Daf Yomi, Oiraisa, and Mishnayas. Discover how the teachings of Rashi and the wisdom of this week's parasha offer hope and potential solutions, guiding our search for a study method that truly resonates with the soul. Drawing o...
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5 months ago
32 minutes

The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel Brooke
At the heart of Parshas Eikev lies a curious Hebrew word that transforms our understanding of divine blessing. The word "eikev" – typically translated as "because" but literally meaning "heel" – opens a window into how we might unlock the abundant blessings promised in Torah. While some commentators take the straightforward approach that blessing follows obedience, Rashi offers a more nuanced perspective. He suggests the verse refers specifically to those mitzvot we tend to trample underfoot...