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A 9 minutes or less shiur on the Parsha, grounded in Chazal and the Rishonim. Goal is to show how the parsha speaks directly to our lives today. Strive to be simple enough for the busy layman, yet deep enough for the advanced Talmid Chacham at the same time. Podcast is available on all the major platforms. Call in options: 712-432-3491 (US) or 079-574-2029(IL). Rabbi Yaakov Meltzer is a Talmid of Yeshiva Chofetz Chaim. He has a Semicha from Rav Moshe Heinemann, and an MS in Special Education from Daemen College. Always appreciate any feedback, email is the name of the podcast @gmail.com

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Achrei Mos - The Famous Ohr HaChaim about Arayos

2026/04/23

The Chassidim say that learning the Ohr Hachaim is a segula for many things, and that all the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov can be found within the Ohr HaChaim. The Skver Rebbe encourages his chassidim to learn and review this Ohr HaChaim in 18:3-4 about the importance of guarding ourselves in the area of morality and intimacy. May Hashem help us protect ourselves and come to kedusha. Have a wonderful Shabbos

Tazria-Metzora - Power of Speech

2026/04/17

The Parsha speaks about Tzaraas, which is often caused by Lashon Hara, which often has it's roots in Gaavah. Some insights into arrogance, ayin tovah, and the power of words from Rav Pam Zt"l. Have a good Shabbos

Tzav - Giving Korbanos in Thanks

2026/03/27

In the days before Pesach, we need to focus on thanking Hashem for the miracles of Yetzias Mitzrayim, and for the bracha in our lives. Why does the Korban Todah have less time to eat it than other Korban Shelamim, especially if it has forty loaves of bread to go with it? Have a good Shabbos and a Chag Kasher V'Sameach

Vayikra - No Man Is An Island Unto Himself

2026/03/20

The Torah introduces Karbanos and switches from the singular to the plural form within the second pasuk. Why the switch? The Alshich explains that when we sin, it affects all of us, so the Kaparah we bring is also for all of us. Kol Yisrael Areivim Zeh Lazeh and how we all affect each other. Have a good Shabbos

Vayakhel - Avoiding The Fire

2026/03/12

The Torah isolates the Issur of lighting a fire on Shabbos. Why is it singled out from all the other 39 Melachos? Halachic and Mussar ideas Chazal teach about this Mitzvah. Have a good Shabbos

Ki Sisah - Counting It Right

2026/03/06

The Jewish people were counted after the Chet Haegel, through hal-shekels rather than by heads. One reason in the Pasuk why they used coins was so it could be a Kaparah for them, through the Zechus HaTzedakah. Another reason was to avoid the risk of plague that comes with counting individuals. Exploring ideas in Tzedakah, Ayin HaRah and Achdus Yisrael. Have a wonderful Shabbos

Tetzaveh - The Missing Name

2026/02/26

Tetzaveh is the only Parsha outside Sefer Bereishis missing the name of Moshe. The Zohar says it was a fulfillment of what Moshe said at the Chet HaEgel, "Erase me from Your Sefer." Was the fulfilment of this a punishment? Some thoughts from Rav Moshe Shternbach on sacrificing Ruchniyus for the sake of our Jewish brethren. Have a good Shabbos, and a Frielichen Purim

Terumah - The Inside Like The Outside

2026/02/20

The Aharon Kodesh was gold on the inside and outside. Chazal say it represents the nature of a Talmid Chacham, that the inside has to be as pure as the outside. May the Torah help us transform our character as well. Have a good Shabbos

Mishpatim - Throw It To The Dogs

2026/02/13

Why does the Torah say one should feed Treifos to the dogs specifically? Is the Torah teaching us mercy for dogs? Why does the Yerushalmi say there is a punishment for depriving the dogs? Have a good Shabbos

Yisro - Honoring Our Parents and Our Creator

2026/02/13

Bchasdei Hashem I was zoche to have a bechor this past Sunday. Found a little time to record a quick piece on Kibud Av Vaeim. May we continue to share in Simchas together. Have a good Shabbos

Beshalach - More Than We Deserve

2026/01/30

When the Bnei Yisrael were at the Yam Suf, Chazal tell us we were being judged whether to be saved, or to be destroyed with the Mitzriyim. How could Hashem have destroyed them at that time, what would have been the point of all the miracles of Mitzrayim? Does it put more pressure on us when we are saved with the Midas HaRachamim, as opposed to the Midas Hadin? Have a Good Shabbos

Bo - Making a Mockery of Mitzrayim

2026/01/23

The Parsha starts off saying that we should tell our children and grandchildren how Hashem made a mockery of Mitzrayim? In what ways did Hashem make a mockery of Mitzrayim and of Pharaoh, and what were the reasons for doing it in that fashion? Have a good Shabbos

Va'eira - The Humbling Lineage

2026/01/15

Why did Moshe Rabbeinu came from a marriage that would later be forbidden by the Torah? Chizkuni explains based on Yoma 22b that a leader of the Tzibbur needs to have a basket of Sheratzim hanging from them to keep them humble. Lessons in humility and why Hashem gives us our life situations in the way that He does. Have a Good Shabbos

Shemos - Crying Out In Pain

2026/01/09

The Torah says the king of Mitzrayim died and then they cried out in pain. Why did that cause them to cry out, according to those who learn that he actually died? Was the crying in prayer to Hashem, or were the cries of suffering themselves a source of merit for us?

Vayechi - Yosef's Forgiveness and The Ten Martyrs

2026/01/01

The Sefarim tell us that the Asara Harugei Malchus were a punishment for the sale of Yosef. But Yosef's brothers asked him for forgiveness? Was he mochel them, and if not why not? And why were there ten martyrs if only nine of the brothers were involved in the sale? Have a good Shabbos.