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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

The Sweetest Sound (Bamidbar)

The Sweetest Sound (Bamidbar)

May 19, 2023

What is the sweetest sound? A child laughing? The high part of Abie Rotenberg's Joe DiMaggio's Card? Or maybe it's the very sound of our own name? Tune in to this week's episode of The Torah Sparks Podcast to find out! Check…

The Number 33 is Good (Behar/Bechukosai)

The Number 33 is Good (Behar/Bechukosai)

May 11, 2023

If you like numbers, you'll enjoy this week's episode of The Torah Sparks Podcast. We highlight the number 33 and discuss its relevance to the Parshah and ultimately to our very own lives. Check out the Torah Sparks website …

Begin Fueling Now (Emor)

Begin Fueling Now (Emor)

May 4, 2023

In this week's episode of The Torah Sparks Podcast, we discuss an important lesson about the need we as humans have for approval from others. How does this connect with the days of Sefira and our lives? Listen to find out mo…

The Mirror Effect: Loving Your Friend Like Yourself (Acharei/Kedoshim)

The Mirror Effect: Loving Your Friend Like Yourself (Acharei/Kedoshim)

April 28, 2023

In this week's episode of The Torah Sparks Podcast, we discuss the Mirror Effect between us and Hashem and how it connects to the commandment of loving your friend like you love yourself. Check out the Torah Sparks website a…

A Yid Should Know He Is Heilig (Tazria/Metzorah)

A Yid Should Know He Is Heilig (Tazria/Metzorah)

April 20, 2023

In this week's episode of The Torah Sparks Podcast, we discuss the connection between Tazria and Metzora as well as a fascinating insight into the Ramchal's parable of the "garden maze." We also discuss whether or not it's r…

The Six Constant Mitzvos (Tzav)

The Six Constant Mitzvos (Tzav)

March 31, 2023

In this week's episode of The Torah Sparks Podcast, we discuss a fascinating take on the words אש תמיד and explain a connection between these words and the 6 constant Mitzvos. Check out the Torah Sparks website at https://ww…

Recent Blog Posts

Drew Maggi's Incredible Journey and Lag Baomer

A 15th-round pick in 2010, Drew Maggi climbed the Pittsburgh Pirates' system to Double-A Altoona but was released in 2015. He bounced around the minors w…

A Tu B'Shvat Message: Don't Be Afraid to Prune!

It is Tu B'Shvat, and after all, you humans are celebrating me and my extended family. If I can offer just a thought to you, it would be this:

ChatGPT and the New Harvard Study on Relationships

In November 2022 (just 2 months ago), OpenAI released an AI artificial intelligence chatbot system, called ChatGPT, an incredibly powerful tool has been …