The Mussar Masterclass series was recorded live on January 10, 2022, at the TORCH Centre in Houston, Texas. Released as Podcast on 1/10/22 This episode discusses the importance of not letting things get in the way of you and what you're really capable of. You can accomplish so much if you don't push things off and procrastinate. The trait of Zerizut teaches us the never delay on opportunity that comes your way. For the Mussar Masterclass series on video: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOq8yL...
Jan 11, 2022•1 hr 15 min
The Mussar Masterclass series was recorded live on January 3, 2022, at the TORCH Centre in Houston, Texas. Released as Podcast on 1/5/22 This episode discusses the importance of identifying and working on our G-d given traits and using life as an opportunity to emulate G-d's ways in our own lives. Each individual is unique and has their own dimension characteristics which makes the study of Mussar so special, as its unique to each and every human being. To participate in this series and/or to re...
Jan 06, 2022•1 hr 14 min
Released as Podcast on June 8, 2021 on the Shema Podcast by Dan Kullman (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shema-podcast-for-the-perplexed/id1498489422). In this episode, Dan Kullman and Rabbi Aryeh and Yitzi Wolbe discuss the unique qualities of a Tzadik (A Righteous Torah Scholar). Fulfilling the Torah is Simple but not Easy. In summary, Torah is telling us the following: Our purpose in this world is to pursue ultimate pleasure. The ultimate pleasure we are pursuing is closeness to Has...
Jun 08, 2021•50 min
Episode 47 - This episode discusses the trait of honor and self dignity (Kavod). Proper honor and self dignity is a prerequisite to having proper respect for mankind, and honor for Hashem. In this episode we discuss what is proper honor and dignity and how to begin attaining this crucial trait. Having the appropriate dignity will give us the strength and ability to understand our personal greatness and allow us the fortune of seeing the good in others. Recorded presentation to an online audience...
May 02, 2021•28 min
Discussed in this Podcast: (1) Would assimilation and intermarriage with the gentiles perhaps decrease antisemitism and hatred against the Jews? (2) Is it true that if a Jew gets a tattoo they can not be buried in a Jewish cemetery? Unboxing Judaism is a podcast discussing fundamental Jewish topics through the lens of modern culture with Rabbi Yaakov Nagel and Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe from TORCH, in Houston, Texas Recorded on April 21, 2021, at TORCH Centre (Studio B) in Houston, Texas. Please send you...
Apr 27, 2021•31 min
Unboxing Judaism is a podcast discussing fundamental Jewish topics through the lens of modern culture with Rabbi Yaakov Nagel and Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe from TORCH, in Houston, Texas Please send your questions or comments to podcast@torchweb.org. For all other podcasts available by TORCH please visit www.TORCHpodcasts.com Recorded on February 3, 2021, at TORCH Centre (Studio A) in Houston, Texas. Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our Jewish outreach and educational resources avai...
Apr 23, 2021•38 min
Episode 46 - This episode discusses the trait of honor and self dignity (Kavod). Proper honor and self dignity is a prerequisite to having proper respect for mankind, and honor for Hashem. In this episode we discuss what is proper honor and dignity and how to begin attaining this crucial trait. Having the appropriate dignity will give us the strength and ability to understand our personal greatness and allow us the fortune of seeing the good in others. Recorded presentation to an online audience...
Apr 21, 2021•25 min
Released as Podcast on February 21, 2021 on the Shema Podcast by Dan Kullman (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shema-podcast-for-the-perplexed/id1498489422). In this episode, Dan Kullman and Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe discuss the unique qualities of a Tzadik (A Righteous Torah Scholar). The secular world is so pre-occupied with making their heroes people who are talented musicians, actors, athletes, or businesspeople, but whose private life lacks much to be admired. As Jews we have Tzadik’s (or ...
Feb 21, 2021•44 min
Five short thoughts on this week's Torah Portion of Mishpatim. Have a great Shabbos! If you like this episode or have any questions or comments please drop me a note at awolbe@torchweb.org For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at www.TORCHpodcasts.com Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our Jewish outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area and please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help support our global outreach...
Feb 16, 2021•11 min
Released as Podcast on 2/6/21 Episode 43 - This episode discusses the trait of Knowing Hashem (Emunah) which some mistakenly call faith or belief. The Torah instructs us to KNOW G-D, not to have faith or belief in Him. But how do we attain that level of clarity and knowledge?! Recorded presentation to an online audience on December 6, 2020, in Houston, Texas. Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our Jewish outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area...
Feb 07, 2021•40 min
Released as Podcast on 1/30/21 Episode 42 - This episode discusses the trait of Knowing Hashem (Emunah) which some mistakenly call faith or belief. The Torah instructs us to KNOW G-D, not to have faith or belief in Him. But how do we attain that level of clarity and knowledge?! Recorded presentation to an online audience on November 29, 2020, in Houston, Texas. Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our Jewish outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston ar...
Jan 31, 2021•41 min
Released as Podcast on 1/24/21 Episode 41 - This episode discusses the trait of Carrying Another's Burden (Noseh Be'ol Im Chaveiro) that teaches us how to feel someone else's situation even when we have nothing tangible to help them with. Just feel their pain, feel their joy. Recorded presentation to an online audience on November 21, 2020, in Houston, Texas. Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our Jewish outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area...
Jan 24, 2021•37 min
Unboxing Judaism is a podcast discussing fundamental Jewish topics through the lens of modern culture with Rabbi Yaakov Nagel and Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe from TORCH, in Houston, Texas Please send your questions or comments to podcast@torchweb.org. For other podcasts available from TORCH please visit www.TORCHpodcasts.com Recorded on January 13, 2021, at TORCH Centre (Studio A) in Houston, Texas. Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our Jewish outreach and educational resources availa...
Jan 19, 2021•39 min
Released as Podcast on 1/17/21 Episode 40 - This episode discusses the trait of Carrying Another's Burden (Noseh Be'ol Im Chaveiro) that teaches us how to feel someone else's situation even when we have nothing tangible to help them with. Just feel their pain, feel their joy. Recorded presentation to an online audience on October 25, 2020, in Houston, Texas. Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our Jewish outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area ...
Jan 17, 2021•37 min
Episode 39 - This episode discusses the trait of Carrying Another's Burden (Noseh Be'ol Im Chaveiro) that teaches us how to feel someone else's situation even when we have nothing tangible to help them with. Just feel their pain, feel their joy. Recorded presentation to an online audience on October 18, 2020, in Houston, Texas. Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our Jewish outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area and please consider sponsoring ...
Jan 12, 2021•37 min
Unboxing Judaism is a podcast with Rabbi Yaakov Nagel and Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe from TORCH, where they discuss fundamental Jewish topics through the lens of modern culture. Please send your questions or comments to podcast@torchweb.org. For other podcasts available from TORCH please visit www.TORCHpodcasts.com Recorded on December 17, 2020, at TORCH Centre in Houston, Texas. Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our Jewish outreach and educational resources available in the Greater ...
Jan 06, 2021•36 min
Unboxing Judaism is a podcast with Rabbi Yaakov Nagel and Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe from TORCH, where they discuss fundamental Jewish topics through the lens of modern culture. Please send your questions or comments to podcast@torchweb.org. For other podcasts available from TORCH please visit www.TORCHpodcasts.com Recorded on December 9, 2020, at TORCH Centre in Houston, Texas. Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our Jewish outreach and educational resources available in the Greater H...
Jan 05, 2021•33 min
Episode 38 - This episode discusses the trait of equanimity (Menuchat Hanefesh) that is so necessary to have a peaceful and enjoyable life. Recorded presentation to an online audience on August 16, 2020, in Houston, Texas. Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our Jewish outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area and please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help support our global outreach at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php....
Dec 06, 2020•31 min
Episode 37 - This episode discusses the trait of equanimity (Menuchat Hanefesh) that is so necessary to have a peaceful and enjoyable life. Recorded presentation to an online audience on August 9, 2020, in Houston, Texas. Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our Jewish outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area and please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help support our global outreach at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. ...
Nov 30, 2020•35 min
Episode 36 - This episode discusses the fact that we are each a judge in our own mind. As much as we try not to judge others, in this episode we share the wisdom of our sages on how to judge favorably. Recorded presentation to an online audience on August 2, 2020, in Houston, Texas. Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our Jewish outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area and please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help support...
Nov 26, 2020•40 min
Episode 35 - This episode discusses the fact that we are each a judge in our own mind. As much as we try not to judge others, in this episode we share the wisdom of our sages on how to judge favorably. Recorded presentation to an online audience on July 26, 2020, in Houston, Texas. Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our Jewish outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area and please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help support ...
Nov 23, 2020•33 min
Episode 34 - This episode discusses the fact that we are each a judge in our own mind. As much as we try not to judge others, in this episode we share the wisdom of our sages on how to judge favorably. Recorded presentation to an online audience on July 19, 2020, in Houston, Texas. Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our Jewish outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area and please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help support ...
Nov 15, 2020•37 min
Episode 33 - This episode discusses the different tools we can employ to love EVERY single Jew. Real love -- even for those who vote or believe differently than you. Recorded presentation to an online audience on July 12, 2020, in Houston, Texas. Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our Jewish outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area and please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help support our global outreach at https://www.t...
Nov 10, 2020•42 min
Episode 32 - This episode discusses the different tools we can employ to love EVERY single Jew. Real love -- even for those who vote or believe differently than you. Recorded presentation to an online audience on July 5, 2020, in Houston, Texas. Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our Jewish outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area and please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help support our global outreach at https://www.to...
Nov 06, 2020•41 min
Episode 31 - This episode discusses the essence of Hashem's signature -- Truth. What it is, what it isn't, and is it important? Recorded presentation to an online audience on June 28, 2020, in Houston, Texas. Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our Jewish outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area and please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help support our global outreach at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you! Pl...
Nov 03, 2020•32 min
Episode 30 - This episode discusses the essence of Hashem's signature -- Truth. What it is, what it isn't, and is it important? Recorded presentation to an online audience on June 21, 2020, in Houston, Texas. Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our Jewish outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area and please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help support our global outreach at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you! Pl...
Oct 29, 2020•35 min
Episode 29 - This episode discusses the deeper elements of the great trait of Kindness,. Recorded presentation to an online audience on June 14, 2020, in Houston, Texas. Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our Jewish outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area and please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help support our global outreach at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you! Please send your questions or comments to...
Oct 26, 2020•44 min
Episode 28 - This episode discusses the deeper elements of the great trait of Kindness,. Recorded presentation to an online audience on June 7, 2020, in Houston, Texas. Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our Jewish outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area and please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help support our global outreach at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you! Please send your questions or comments to ...
Oct 21, 2020•51 min
Episode 27 - Recorded presentation to an online audience at Cong. Beth Yeshurun on May 31, 2020, in Houston, Texas. Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our Jewish outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area and please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help support our global outreach at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you! Please send your questions or comments to awolbe@torchweb.org Also, listen to the other podcast...
Oct 18, 2020•42 min
Episode 26 - Recorded presentation to an online audience at Cong. Beth Yeshurun on May 24, 2020, in Houston, Texas. Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our Jewish outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area and please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help support our global outreach at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you! Please send your questions or comments to awolbe@torchweb.org Also, listen to the other podcast...
Oct 15, 2020•23 min
