Torah Sparks

Torah Sparks

Inspiration, meaning, and holiness can be found everywhere. It's up to us to find these sparks of spiritual light and bring more of a G-dly awareness to ourselves, our families, our communities, and the world at large.

On the Torah Sparks website, you can listen to The Torah Sparks Podcast, watch motivational videos, and read exciting blog posts.

Recent Episodes

April 11, 2024

Completely Covered in Tzaraas is TAHOR???!!! Chasam Sofer Explains Why (Tazria)

Hi! I hope you are doing well. Enjoy this week's episode, where we discuss the case of the guy who is completely covered in Tzaraas. Chasam Sofer offers an amazing explanation. I think you are going to enjoy this episode. My…
April 7, 2024

Solar Eclipse 2024: OUR OWN PATH OF TOTALITY

Millions of people on April 8th, 2024 will be converging on the area in the U.S.A. that is called the "Path of Totality," the areas which will experience the total solar eclipse. In this short episode, we discuss the path of…
April 4, 2024

The Mysteriously Precious Y-A-H-A-L-O-M (Shemini)

Hello! Another week, another episode. I hope you are doing AMAZING. This week we discuss the source of the DIAMOND stone in the Torah and bring out an absolutely fascinating connection to Parshas Shemini. We also relate the …
March 28, 2024

Why Jews Have No PTO (Tzav)

Hello! Another week, another episode. This week we discuss the idea of PTO (Paid Time Off) and dig deeper into why it is that the Jewish people DO NOT have PTO. We discuss a few fascinating ideas relating to Parshas Tzav and…
March 21, 2024

Wild Story: Chasam Sofer Fulfilled Mechias Amalek! (Vayikra)

Listen to this wild story about the Chasam Sofer who fulfilled the Torah's verdict of Mechias Amalek, followed by a practical takeaway! I hope you enjoy this episode. My book "Ready. Set. Grow." is available at your local Se…
March 21, 2024

Purim: From Crummy to Crumbs (Purim 5784)

From Crummy to Crumbs. Purim is the holiday of leaving those crummy feelings behind and embracing a life of simcha and joy. How do we do that? By collecting the crumbs, of course! Listen to find out more! A video version of …

Recent Blog Posts

Parshas Tetzaveh - Do I Look Like a Carrot?

A few years ago, I happened to be shopping in the Nordstrom Rack located in Baltimore, MD, when a fellow approached me and sincerely said, "Excuse me sir, can I ask you a question?"   Hesitantly, I responded, "Sure." I was feeling a little un…

Clear as Day - Parshas Toldos

Have you ever looked at an ice-cream cone and thought that it was a boa constrictor? Or maybe you’ve seen a dog and thought it was a pencil? Or perhaps you’ve observed a car and thought it was a tuna-bagel sandwich? Of course not! The re…

Second Chance Employment (Ki Sisa)

Research has shown that after thousands of years, bread remains the most regularly consumed food in the world. Due to its convenience, portability, nutrition and taste, bread is the most important staple food of humans. Oftentimes, though, it is th…