Discussed in this Podcast (Episode 8): Does Kosher mean blessed by a Rabbi? Why do we need Kosher Supervision on food? Why are there so many organizations that supervise Kosher? Should we recite a blessing on non-kosher food? Unboxing Judaism Podcast is a discussion of fundamental Jewish topics through the lens of modern culture with Rabbi Yaakov Nagel and Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe from TORCH, in Houston, Texas Rabbi Yaakov Nagel is the founding member of TORCH and has been active since 1998. Additional...
Nov 02, 2022•34 min
Jewish Inspiration Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH (Ep. #126) This podcast is dedicated in honor of our dear friend, Aliza Wender, who has been such dedicated friend and student of TORCH for many years! May Hashem bless your recent move to Arizona with great health and success in all your endeavors. In this episode Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, discusses the tremendous power of trusting in Hashem. Hashem, the creator of heaven and earth who placed into this world is always there to care for us. Let g...
Nov 02, 2022•54 min
Thinking Talmudist Podcast with Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH (Ep. 4) In this episode Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe discusses Tractate Shabbat 88a where the Talmud shares the story of how the Jewish people jumped to say Naaseh - We will do, before Nishma- we will hear. Not knowing what the commitment will entail. The Jewish people were not acting impulsively, but rather out of commitment and dedication to getting closer in their relationship with Hashem through the Torah that will serve as the eternal bond bet...
Oct 28, 2022•43 min
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 episode Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe discusses the laws of how to wake up in the morning and the proper way to start the day in service of Hashem. Download & Print the Living Jewishly Halacha Notes: https:...
Oct 27, 2022•10 min
Discussed in this Podcast: Do the Jews have it right? Are we so confident that our way is the best ay to live life? Also, What is the most important character trait to focus on in our journey of self perfection? Unboxing Judaism Podcast is a discussion of fundamental Jewish topics through the lens of modern culture with Rabbi Yaakov Nagel and Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe from TORCH, in Houston, Texas Rabbi Yaakov Nagel is the founding member of TORCH and has been active since 1998. Additionally, Rabbi Nage...
Oct 26, 2022•28 min
Jewish Inspiration Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH (Ep. #125) This podcast is dedicated in honor of our dear friends, Marshall & Doreen Lerner, who have been such dedicated friends of TORCH for many years! May Hashem continue to bless you with great health and success in all your endeavors. In this episode Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, discusses the tremendous power of trusting in Hashem. Hashem, the creator of heaven and earth who placed into this world is always there to care for us. Let go of ...
Oct 26, 2022•34 min
Thinking Talmudist Podcast with Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH (Ep. 3) In this episode Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe discusses Tractate Shabbat 119b where the Talmud shares the many reasons our Holy Temple in Jerusalem was destroyed. Reasons such as desecrating the Shabbos and disturbing the Torah learning of our precious little school children are among those listed in this Talmud. To watch video and/or listen to the podcasts of Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: https://linktr.ee/ariwol Jewish Inspiration Podcast - https://l...
Oct 21, 2022•42 min
Thinking Talmudist Podcast with Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH (Ep. 2) In this episode Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe discusses Tractate Shabbat 119b where the Talmud shares about the angels that bless one who gives testimony to the creation of the Hashem's world, Has a set table to welcome the Shabbos queen and much more. To watch video and/or listen to the podcasts of Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: https://linktr.ee/ariwol Please send your questions, comments and even your stories relating to this trait to awolbe@torchweb...
Oct 14, 2022•37 min
This special Sukkos episode is dedicated in honor of our dear friends, Peter & Becky Botvin, who have been such dedicated friends of TORCH for many years! May Hashem continue to bless you with great health and success in all your endeavors. In this episode Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, together with Rabbi Yaakov Nagel, Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe, Rabbi Chaim Bucsko and TORCH President Dan Kullman discuss the many ideas, facets and aspects of Sukkot. To watch video and/or listen to the podcasts of Rabbi Aryeh W...
Oct 13, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Thinking Talmudist Podcast with Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH (Ep. 1) In this episode Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe discusses Tractate Shabbat 119a where the Talmud shares about the delight of Shabbos, the special preparations that different Talmudic sages prepared for Shabbos and much more. To watch video and/or listen to the podcasts of Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: https://linktr.ee/ariwol Please send your questions, comments and even your stories relating to this trait to awolbe@torchweb.org. Please visit www.torchwe...
Oct 07, 2022•48 min
Jewish Inspiration Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH (Ep. #121) This special Rosh Hashanah episode is dedicated in honor of our dear friends, David & Susan Marbin , who have been the most dedicated and loyal students of TORCH for over a decade! May Hashem continue to bless you with great health and success in all your endeavors. In this episode Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe discuss the multiple facets of Rosh Hashanah. The month of Elul and it's powerful opportunities; New beginnings; The Simanim; T...
Sep 22, 2022•1 hr 17 min
Jewish Inspiration Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH (Ep. #113) This episode of the Jewish Inspiration Podcast is Sponsored by the MFAH - Museum Fine Arts Houston. In this episode Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe continues to explore and discuss the life of ultimate pleasure. What living being doesn't desire pleasure? We all do! But what does God, the manufacturer of this world, have to say about pleasure? To watch video and/or listen to the podcasts of Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: https://linktr.ee/ariwol Please se...
Aug 25, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Jewish Inspiration Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH (Ep. #110) In this episode Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe continues to explore and discuss the life of ultimate pleasure. What living being doesn't desire pleasure? We all do! But what does God, the manufacturer of this world, have to say about pleasure? To watch video and/or listen to the podcasts of Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: https://linktr.ee/ariwol Please send your questions, comments and even your stories relating to this trait to awolbe@torchweb.org. Ple...
Aug 23, 2022•1 hr 12 min
In this episode Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe discusses the ultimate life of pleasure. What living being doesn't desire pleasure? We all do! But what does God, the manufacturer of this world, have to say about pleasure? To watch video and/or listen to the podcasts of Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: https://linktr.ee/ariwol Please send your questions, comments and even your stories relating to this trait to awolbe@torchweb.org. Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our Jewish outreach and educational res...
Aug 21, 2022•1 hr 10 min
Jewish Inspiration Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH (Ep. #116) This episode of the Jewish Inspiration Podcast is Sponsored by the MFAH - Museum Fine Arts Houston. In this episode Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe discusses the most used Middah (trait) of Dan Lechaf Zechus/Judging Favorably. Every day we do a whole lot of Judging. Judging if this or that is good or bad. Whether what we see is admirable or abhorrent. But, what's if we could learn to judge every scenario presented before us in a favorable man...
Aug 05, 2022•57 min
In this episode Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe discusses the magnificent Middah (trait) of Ahava/Love. What is Love and how do we become a person of love? Love has the great power of building and encouraging. Without love one can feel lonely and worthless. We work on this Middah to increase the love for ourselves, Hashem and those around us. To watch video and/or listen to the podcasts of Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: https://linktr.ee/ariwol To participate in the Weekly Mussar Masterclass 1.2 series and/or to receive ...
Jul 04, 2022•1 hr
In this episode Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe discusses the foundational Middah (trait) of Seder/Order. What is Order? Aside for organizing and cleaning our physical lives which is a mundane activities, this order requires prioritizing the More important over the less important and creating a space for the most important things in our life, our relationship with Hashem. When we have order externally, we usually also have internal order. To watch video and/or listen to the podcasts of Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: http...
Jun 17, 2022•51 min
Discussed in this Podcast: Why should a Jew feel compelled to study Torah, a document handed down to Moshe and the Jewish people 3,300 year ago and what is it's relevance to us today? Unboxing Judaism Podcast is a discussion of fundamental Jewish topics through the lens of modern culture with Rabbi Yaakov Nagel and Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe from TORCH, in Houston, Texas Rabbi Yaakov Nagel is the founding member of TORCH and has been active since 1998. Additionally, Rabbi Nagel serves as the Rabbi at The...
Jun 13, 2022•39 min
In this episode Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe discusses the fundamental Middah (trait) of Emunah/Faith-Knowledge. What is Faith? Do Jews believe in a leap of faith, or, do we have a Mitzvah to have Knowledge of Hashem? How do we attain a real and living knowledge of Hashem and embody it in our daily lives? With the help of Hashem, we will hopefully be able to discover this Middah of Emunah within us and find a way to live with Hashem in our lives from this podcast. To watch video and/or listen to the podcas...
Jun 08, 2022•1 hr 3 min
In this episode Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe discusses the fundamental Middah (trait) of Emet/Truth. What is Truth? It Truth subjective? Is there an absolute truth? How can we find that truth? With the help of Hashem, we will hopefully be able to discover the truth within us and find a way to live with truth from this podcast. To watch video and/or listen to the podcasts of Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: https://linktr.ee/ariwol To participate in the Weekly Mussar Masterclass 1.2 series and/or to receive the handouts ...
May 25, 2022•51 min
In this episode Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe discusses the important Middah (trait) of Savlanut/Patience. Hashem as charged us with emulating His ways and His traits. The patience Hashem has with us is unbelievable. To watch video and/or listen to the podcasts of Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: https://linktr.ee/ariwol To participate in the Weekly Mussar Masterclass 1.2 series and/or to receive the handouts mentioned in this podcast, please register for FREE at: https://www.torchweb.org/event_detail.php?event=813. Plea...
May 24, 2022•53 min
In this episode Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe discusses one of the most important Middos (traits) that Hashem as charged us with perfecting. The trait of Kindness which essentially obligates us to think with complete selflessness about another persons needs. To watch video and/or listen to the podcasts of Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: https://linktr.ee/ariwol To participate in the Weekly Mussar Masterclass 1.2 series and/or to receive the handouts mentioned in this podcast, please register for FREE at: https://www.tor...
May 11, 2022•1 hr 14 min
This Mussar Masterclass was recorded live on February 28, 2022, at the TORCH Centre in Houston, Texas. Released as Podcast on 3/4/22 This episode discusses "How to Launch a New Initiative." Taught by Master Scholar, Podcast Extraordinaire and Prolific Author, Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe of TORCH and Brother of Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe To Watch or Listen to the Mussar Masterclass series: Video: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOq8yL822A1FEOsNG4ByxFo_3QQhmUUVa Podcast: https://linktr.ee/jewishinspiration To pa...
Mar 04, 2022•1 hr 6 min
This Mussar Masterclass was recorded live on February 21, 2022, at the TORCH Centre in Houston, Texas. Released as Podcast on 2/21/22 This episode discusses the most sought-after trait … Joy ! While happiness is a feeling based on circumstances, Joy is an attitude that defies circumstances. In this episode we will share some tools to acquiring this most important trait. To Watch or Listen to the Mussar Masterclass series: Video: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOq8yL822A1FEOsNG4ByxFo_3QQhmUUV...
Feb 22, 2022•1 hr 8 min
This Mussar Masterclass was recorded live on February 14, 2022, at the TORCH Centre in Houston, Texas. Released as Podcast on 2/15/22 This episode discusses the importance of emulating Hashem with the trait of generosity. Being a giver, not a taker. And not only giving, but with a heart that loves to give. Also, a special opportunity to partner with TORCH and our mission of Jewish outreach at giveTORCH.net. To Watch or Listen to the Mussar Masterclass series: Video: https://youtube.com/playlist?...
Feb 15, 2022•1 hr 16 min
This Mussar Masterclass was recorded live on February 7, 2022, at the TORCH Centre in Houston, Texas. Released as Podcast on 2/13/22 This episode discusses how to understand and gain control of your personal mission in life. Taught by Master Scholar, Podcast Extraordinaire and Prolific Author, Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe of TORCH and Brother of Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe To Watch or Listen to the Mussar Masterclass series: Video: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOq8yL822A1FEOsNG4ByxFo_3QQhmUUVa Podcast: https:...
Feb 14, 2022•1 hr 4 min
This Mussar Masterclass was recorded live on January 31, 2022, at the TORCH Centre in Houston, Texas. Released as Podcast on 1/31/22 This episode discusses the foundational trait for all spirituality ... cleanliness in our physical and spiritual ways. Nekiyut or Nekiyus is discussed in great detail by our Mussar Masters as a gateway to all spiritual pursuits by protecting ourselves from dangerous and/or negative influences. To Watch or Listen to the Mussar Masterclass series: Video: https://yout...
Feb 01, 2022•55 min
This Mussar Masterclass was recorded live on January 24, 2022, at the TORCH Centre in Houston, Texas. Released as Podcast on 1/24/22 This episode discusses the fundamental trait of sharing and carrying your fellows burden. Having true empathy with what is your friend is experiencing. This trait is a prerequisite to the trait of kindness. In kindness we act upon the needs of another, but in this trait, however, we feel the needs, lackings, sadness or joy of another person. To Watch or Listen to t...
Jan 25, 2022•1 hr 11 min
This Mussar Masterclass was recorded live on January 21, 2022, at the TORCH Centre in Houston, Texas. Released as Podcast on 1/21/22 This episode discusses the essential trait of recognizing the everything that transpires in our life has goodness, even if not-yet-actualized or if it's currently perceived as bad. Also we discuss the recognition that we have it all, literally everything. Not lacking anything. If we were meant to have it -- Hashem would've given it to you. A special thank you to Ya...
Jan 21, 2022•11 min
This Mussar Masterclass was recorded live on January 17, 2022, at the TORCH Centre in Houston, Texas. Released as Podcast on 1/18/22 This episode discusses the essential trait of recognizing the good bestowed upon each individual. A person who lives life with a sense of gratitude and appreciation for everything they enjoy in this world is guaranteed to be a happy person, always focusing on what you have and not on what you don't. To Watch or Listen to the Mussar Masterclass series: Video: https:...
Jan 18, 2022•1 hr 3 min
