Episodes

Aug. 28, 2025

Day 48 Pele Yoeitz - Eating & Drinking: The Impact of Making Blessings Out Loud

🙏 Welcome aboard! Today we continue the topic of: Eating & Drinking. We discuss the importance of making brachos out loud and more! _______ 🐘With the help of HaShem, we are learning the Sefer Pele Yoeitz (written by the great Rabbi Eliezer Papo) as part of the Hachzek Daily Mussar initiative! 🗓️ Calendar link: https://hachzek-media.s3.amazonaws.com/Hachzek_Calendar_Printable.pdf Sun- Fri = new 5-7.3 minute shiur Shabbos/YT = chazara Rav Papo wrote the Sefer almost 200 years ago, but the Mu...
Aug. 28, 2025

Day 47 Pele Yoeitz - The FedEx Logo and the Hidden Sparks in Our Food

🙏 Welcome aboard! Today we begin a new topic: Eating and Drinking. We discuss the hidden arrow in the FedEx Logo as well as the hidden spiritual meaning and holiness contained inside the food/drink that we consume. _______ 🐘With the help of HaShem, we are learning the Sefer Pele Yoeitz (written by the great Rabbi Eliezer Papo) as part of the Hachzek Daily Mussar initiative! 🗓️ Calendar link: https://hachzek-media.s3.amazonaws.com/Hachzek_Calendar_Printable.pdf Sun- Fri = new 5-7.3 minute sh...
Aug. 27, 2025

Day 46 Pele Yoeitz - Three Words: Em U Nah

🙏 Welcome aboard! Today we continue (and finish) with Rav Papo's approach to Emunah! New topic starting tomorrow: Eating and Drinking! _______ 🐘With the help of HaShem, we are going to learn the Sefer Pele Yoeitz (written by the great Rabbi Eliezer Papo) as part of the Hachzek Daily Mussar initiative! 🗓️ Calendar link: https://hachzek-media.s3.amazonaws.com/Hachzek_Calendar_Printable.pdf Sun- Fri = new 5-7.3 min shiur Shabbos/YT = chazara Rav Papo wrote the Sefer almost 200 years ago, but ...
Aug. 25, 2025

Day 45 Pele Yoeitz - Emunah: Divine Providence in Every Detail of Our Lives

🙏 Welcome aboard! Today we continue with Rav Papo's approach to Emunah! _______ 🐘With the help of HaShem, we are going to learn the Sefer Pele Yoeitz (written by the great Rabbi Eliezer Papo) as part of the Hachzek Daily Mussar initiative! 🗓️ Calendar link: https://hachzek-media.s3.amazonaws.com/Hachzek_Calendar_Printable.pdf Sun- Fri = new 5-7.3 min shiur Shabbos/YT = chazara Rav Papo wrote the Sefer almost 200 years ago, but the Mussar impact and relevance is beyond incredible. 😉 let’s ...
Aug. 24, 2025

Day 44 Pele Yoeitz - The Cornerstone of Judaism: Faith

Today we begin a new section in the Sefer Pele Yoeitz: EMUNAH. We will learn how faith is the cornerstone of Judaism and how so much of our lives depends on it.
Aug. 23, 2025

Day 43 Pele Yoeitz - Respecting the Departed Soul Helps it Soar

We continue with the Sefer Pele Yoeitz. Today, we finish Rav Papo's section on Aveilus.
March 25, 2025

From Yearning for Redemption to Living Geulah Every Day | How to Bring Geulah into Your Life

How do we move beyond just yearning for the ultimate Geulah (redemption) and start living with its presence every single day? In this video, we explore the importance of integrating Geulah consciousness into our daily lives through the three pillars mentioned in Pirkei Avos: Torah, Avodah (service), and Gemilus Chassadim (acts of kindness). By strengthening our connection to Hashem through Torah study, deepening our Avodah in prayer, and actively engaging in kindness and giving, we can transform...
Feb. 6, 2025

Is the Owner Walking the Dog or Is the Dog Walking the Owner?

Ever wondered who’s really in charge during a walk—the owner or the dog? Today, we dive into this age-old question, exploring the subtle power dynamics between humans and their four-legged companions. Are we leading them, or are they leading us? But that’s not the only power struggle we’re unpacking. We’ll also take a controversial look at ancient history and ask: Who were the real slaves—were the Jews truly the ones in bondage, or was there another side to the story? We’ll sift through some hi...
Dec. 18, 2024

A Deep Dive into "Acharon Acharon Chaviv" and its Deep Connection to Chanukah

An in depth shiur on the classic concept of Acharon Acharon Chaviv, where we explore its origin, ramifications, and its incredible association with the Yom Tov of Chanukah.
Dec. 13, 2024

Seudas Bas Ayin 2024/5785 - The Bitachon of Yaakov to Fall Asleep!

Eisav was coming with 400 men. How did Yaakov Avinu fall asleep that night?
Nov. 14, 2024

A Fascinating Perspective on "Refusing a Katan and Not Refusing a Gadol" (Parshas Vayeira)

Rashi tells us to refuse a katan but not a gadol. In this episode, we offer a drash on these words. Enjoy! This week's shiur has been sponsored by Yehuda Gornbein for a זכות רפואה שלמה for Tzvi ben Leah Miriam and Rav Refoel Yehoshua ben Breindel
Nov. 7, 2024

How Did YOU Find Hashem? Unearthing the Torah's Seemingly Strange Omission of Avraham's Backstory

Hashem tells Avraham Avinu, "Lech Lecha" - Go! Wait a second! Who is this man? In this episode, we unearth a fascinating reason why the Torah leaves out the backstory of Avraham Avinu of how he found Hashem and came to monotheism on his own, despite growing up in a dark world of idolatry and superficiality. Enjoy!
Oct. 16, 2024

10 Reasons Why We Must See the Stars in the Sukkah (Sukkos 2024/5785)

So, there is a Halacha to be able to see the stars in the Sukkah. In this episode, we highlight 10 possible reasons why this is.
Oct. 11, 2024

Yom Kippur: How Many Times Do We Knock On Our Hearts? A Fascinating Gematria, Revealed!

We "hit" ourselves hundreds of times over the 10 viduy's of Yom Kippur. But how many times exactly? Why that many? Listen to find out more!
Sept. 5, 2024

The. HIGHEST. Place. On. Earth. (Parshas Shoftim)

What is the highest place in the world? Perhaps, the answer may not be what you'd think! Enjoy!
July 25, 2024

Two Worlds But NOT Two Worlds Apart (Pinchas)

In this week's episode, we discuss the importance of bridging the gap between This World and the World to Come. Buckle up, as we delve deep into Rashi, and uncover gems from the Sfas Emes, Baal Shem Tov, and a fascinating Sefer called "Binyan Adei Ad." Enjoy!
July 18, 2024

Wait... WHO Said Those Words??!! (Balak)

Enjoy this week's episode of Torah Sparks!