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Thinking Talmudist Podcast · Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe

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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. Every week a new, deep, and inspiring piece of brilliance will be selected from the Talmud for discussion by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH (Houston, Texas). This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by David & Susan Marbin
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Ep. 25 - Hillel's Greatness (Shabbos 30b)

In this episode of the Thinking Talmudist Podcast (Ep. 25), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe learns the Talmud from Tractate Shabbos 30b and discusses the greatness of Hillel, the leader of the Jewish People in his generation, when he was tested by instigators who tried to provoke him to anger. 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. We...

May 21, 202328 minEp. 25

Ep. 24 - Hisbodedus Special & Kosher Pork Finale (Chullin 109b)

In this episode of the Thinking Talmudist Podcast (Ep. 24), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe talks about the magnificent art of Hitbodedut/Hisbodedus (Intimate Personal Prayer) and how to properly experience this closeness with Hashem. Then Rabbi Wolbe teaches from Tractate Chullin 109b where the Talmud shares the secret supplements Hashem created for things a Kosher Eater might feel they're missing out on. Hashem WANTS us to have pleasure in this world and there is NO pleasure that Hashem limits us from ... h...

May 12, 202347 minEp. 24

Ep. 23 - Kosher Pork 2 (Chullin 109b)

In this episode of the Thinking Talmudist Podcast (Ep. 23), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe learns from Tractate Chullin 109b where the Talmud shares the secret supplements Hashem created for things a Kosher Eater might feel they're missing out on. Hashem WANTS us to have pleasure in this world and there is NO pleasure that Hashem limits us from ... however, it must be done in the proper war. The Thinking Talmudist Podcast shares select teachings of Talmud in a fresh, insightful and meaningful way. Many claim...

May 02, 202349 minEp. 23

Ep. 22 - Kosher Pork (Chullin 109b)

In this episode of the Thinking Talmudist Podcast (Ep. 22), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe learns from Tractate Chullin 109b where the Talmud shares the secret supplements Hashem created for things a Kosher Eater might feel they're missing out on. Hashem WANTS us to have pleasure in this world and there is NO pleasure that Hashem limits us from ... however, it must be done in the proper way. The Thinking Talmudist Podcast shares select teachings of Talmud in a fresh, insightful and meaningful way. Many claim...

Apr 23, 202350 minEp. 22

Ep. 21 - When I Left Egypt (Pesachim 116a)

In this episode of the Thinking Talmudist Podcast (Ep. 21), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe learns from Tractate Pesachim 116a where the Talmud shares the depths of what is obligated in the Mitzvah of the Pesach Seder. What we need to say, think and feel at our Passover dinner table. 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 mor...

Mar 26, 202344 minEp. 21

Ep. 20 - The Protection from Sin (Berachot 4b-5a)

In this episode of the Thinking Talmudist Podcast (Ep. 20), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe learns from Tractate Berachos 4b-5a where the Talmud shares the secret to protecting our body and soul from demons and the evil inclination. 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 r...

Mar 19, 202338 minEp. 20

Ep. 19 - The System of the Torah (Brachos 5a)

In this episode of the Thinking Talmudist Podcast (Ep. 19), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe learns from Tractate Berachos 5a where the Talmud study clearly teaches that EVERYTHING was already handed down to Moshe at Mount Sinai. This dispels the various erroneous and heretical theories of a Torah given by anything other than Moshe at Mt. Sinai, and much more... The Thinking Talmudist Podcast shares select teachings of Talmud in a fresh, insightful and meaningful way. Many claim that they cannot learn Talmud b...

Mar 09, 202332 minEp. 19

Ep. 18 - EVERYTHING is from Sinai (Brachos 5a)

In this episode (Ep. 18) of the Thinking Talmudist Podcast, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe learns from Tractate Berachos 5a where the Talmud study clearly teaches that EVERYTHING was already handed down to Moshe at Mount Sinai. This dispels the various erroneous and heretical theories of a Torah given by anything other than Moshe at Mt. Sinai, and much more... The Thinking Talmudist Podcast shares select teachings of Talmud in a fresh, insightful and meaningful way. Many claim that they cannot learn Talmud b...

Feb 26, 202344 minEp. 18

Ep. 17 - The Light of Moshe (Sotah 12a - 12b)

In this episode (Ep. 17) of the Thinking Talmudist Podcast, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe learns from Tractate Sotah 12a - 12b where the Talmud study delves into the details of how the house of Moshe lit up upon his birth and how Batya, the daughter of pharaoh, saw the Shechina, divine presence on Moshe's face when she found him in the basket. and much more.. The Thinking Talmudist Podcast shares select teachings of Talmud in a fresh, insightful and meaningful way. Many claim that they cannot learn Talmud b...

Feb 20, 202336 minEp. 17

Ep. 16 - The Father of Moshe (Sotah 12a)

In this episode (Ep. 16) of the Thinking Talmudist Podcast, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe learns from Tractate Sotah 12a where the Talmud study delves into the details of how every verse in the Parsha of Shemos is learned, and where we see the divine brilliant wisdom and accuracy in each and every word of the Torah. 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 conce...

Feb 12, 202343 minEp. 16

Ep. 15 - Courage of Midwives (Sotah 11b)

In this episode Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe learns from Tractate Sotah 11b where the Talmud study delves into the details of how every verse in the Parsha of Shemos is learned, and where we see the divine brilliant wisdom and accuracy in each and every word of the Torah. Thinking Talmudist Podcast with Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH (Ep. 15) 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 anci...

Jan 29, 202345 minEp. 15

Ep. 14 - The Story of Egypt 2 (Sotah 11a-11b)

In this episode Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe learns from Tractate Sotah 11a-11b where the Talmud study went into details of how every verse in the Parsha of Shemos is learned in great detail, where we see the devine brilliant wisdom and accuracy in each and every word of the Torah. Thinking Talmudist Podcast with Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH (Ep. 13) 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 ...

Jan 23, 202338 minEp. 14

Ep. 13 - The Story of Egypt 1 (Sotah 11a)

In this episode Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe learns from Tractate Sotah 11a where the Talmud study went into details of how every verse in the Parsha of Shemos is learned in great detail, where we see the devine brilliant wisdom and accuracy in each and every word of the Torah. Thinking Talmudist Podcast with Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH (Ep. 13) 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 i...

Jan 16, 202342 minEp. 13

Ep. 12 - The Illness Blessing (?) (Sanhedrin 107b)

In this episode Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe learns from Tractate Sanhedrin 107b and where the presentation and conversation went into robust discussion on why illness is actually something Jacob prayed for as a pre-death sign so that family can gather together, etc. Thinking Talmudist Podcast with Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH (Ep. 12) 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 A...

Jan 08, 202318 minEp. 12

Ep. 11 - 15 Things That Will Inspire You! (Shabbos 23b)

In this episode Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe learns from Tractate Shabbat 23b and where the presentation and conversation went into robust discussion of over a dozen topics, including: Talmud Basics, Assimilation, Intermarriage, Jewish Success, Antisemitism, Chanukah, God's People, Accepting Differences, Parenting, Smartphones, Outside Influences, Depression, Gratitude, More Chanukah, Jewish Uniqueness, Lottery Tickets and so many other absolutely brilliant Talmud teachings. Thinking Talmudist Podcast with...

Dec 19, 202238 minEp. 11

Ep. 10 - The Menorah Blessings (Shabbos 23a)

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. In this episode Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe discusses Tractate Shabbat 23a where the Talmu...

Dec 12, 202234 minEp. 10

Ep. 9 - Location, Location, Location: Menorah Placement (Shabbos 22a)

Thinking Talmudist Podcast with Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH (Ep. 9) To listen to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: https://linktr.ee/ariwol Jewish Inspiration Podcast - https://linktr.ee/jewishinspiration Unboxing Judaism Podcast - https://linktr.ee/unboxingjudaism Parsha Review Podcast - https://linktr.ee/parshareview Living Jewishly Podcast - https://linktr.ee/jewishly Thinking Talmudist Podcast - https://linktr.ee/talmudist Please send your questions, comments and even your stories relating...

Dec 02, 202219 minEp. 9

Ep. 7 - Red Turns White (Shabbos 89b)

Thinking Talmudist Podcast with Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH (Ep. 7) In this episode Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe discusses Tractate Shabbat 89b where the Talmud shares the story of what happened when the he-goat brought atonement for the Jewish People on Yom Kippur and the discussion Isaac had in defense of the Jewish Peoples merit for forgiveness. To watch video and/or listen to the podcasts of Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: https://linktr.ee/ariwol Jewish Inspiration Podcast - https://linktr.ee/jewishinspiration Unbo...

Nov 18, 202224 minEp. 7

Ep. 6 - Antisemitism in Sinai (Shabbos 89a)

Thinking Talmudist Podcast with Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH (Ep. 6) In this episode Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe discusses Tractate Shabbat 89a where the Talmud shares the story of what happened when Moshe ascended to the heavens, and the argument with Satan. Also discussed are the multiple names for Mt. Sinai, the mountain upon which the Jewish people received the Torah. To watch video and/or listen to the podcasts of Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: https://linktr.ee/ariwol Jewish Inspiration Podcast - https://linktr.e...

Nov 11, 202236 minEp. 6

Ep. 5 - Jewish Privilege (Shabbos 88b)

Thinking Talmudist Podcast with Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH (Ep. 5) In this episode Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe discusses Tractate Shabbat 88b where the Talmud shares the story of how the Jewish people received the Torah at Mt. Sinai and the arguments that arose between Moses and the angels as to why the Humans (Jewish People) deserved to receive the Torah and not the angels. To watch video and/or listen to the podcasts of Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: https://linktr.ee/ariwol Jewish Inspiration Podcast - https://lin...

Nov 04, 202247 minEp. 5

Ep. 4 - The Most Romantic "I DO" (Shabbos 88a)

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, 202243 minEp. 4

Ep. 3 - Why Was Our Temple Destroyed? (Shabbos 119b)

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, 202242 minEp. 3

Ep. 2 - Setting the Shabbos Table (Shabbos 119b)

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, 202237 minEp. 2

Ep. 1 - Make Shabbos Special (Shabbos 119a)

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, 202248 minEp. 1
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