Episodes
Don't Spike the Vase (Miketz/Chanukah)
Humans are creatures of habit. But what if we were to go above and beyond? What if we were able to overcome our negative habits and become something bigger? What if... What if... The lighting of the Chanukah candles teaches …
Spirit Airlines Flight #NK433 (Vayeishev)
Are you curious what happened on Spirit Airlines flight #NK433? Are you confused why you should be curious about what happened on Spirit Airlines flight #NK433? Are you now utterly bewildered what this episode description has...
Just Passing Through (Vayishlach)
Is This World an ends or a means? Honestly, what do you think? Your answer to this question will completely impact the way you approach life and conduct your daily activities. Tune in to this week's Torah Sparks podcast to …
Everyone is on a Journey (Vayetzei)
Life is full of movement. We are constantly going from point A to point B, and so on . How can we, despite all of life's movements, keep it together? How do remain steadfast in our religion and our faith? …
I am a Construction Worker (Toldos)
Did you ever think you would be a part of the construction of the Bais Hamikdash? In this week's Torah Sparks podcast, we discuss the idea that every time we do a mitzvah, we are adding to the construction of …
Bargain Hunters (Chayei Sarah)
How much do you love bargains? If you are like most people, you probably really enjoy getting a good bargain. Whether that means you get to save money to buy something else, or maybe you now have a good bargain …
Double Lock Your Car (Vayeira)
How many times do you press the lock button when leaving your car? If you lock them twice, then good for you! In this week's Torah Sparks podcast, we learn a fascinating lesson from Avraham Avinu to look twice at …
Yiddel and The Band (Lech Lecha)
Quite often, you will listen to a song and have a hard time actually hearing and understanding the lyrics. In this week's podcast episode, we go through the lyrics from "The Band" by Abie Rotenberg and show its message in …
Slow Down (Noach)
In a world that was running from pleasure to pleasure, Noach found the fortitude to walk with G-d. In this week's podcast, we discuss the imperative nature of slowing down in the fast paced lifestyle of today's society. To st...
Shabbos on Mt. Everest (Bereishis)
How do people trek up 29,035 feet to the summit of Mt. Everest? Simple. They need to acclimatize to the changes in air pressure. This is a basic survival skill. The same is true in the grand scheme of life. …
The Dirty Welcome Mat (Vzos Habracha/Shemini Atzeres/Simchas Torah)
In this episode, we tip our hats to all of the Welcome Mats of the world, who despite getting dirty time and time again, always are there to welcome us into the home. How does this all connect to Parshas …
Knock Knock I'm Here (Yom Kippur/Haazinu)
What are we doing when we knock on our chests, the seat of our hearts, literally hundreds of times during Yom Kippur? There is a part of us - deep inside - waiting to unleash itself and express its holy …
Five-Year-Old Genius (Vayelech)
Curious how a little 5 year old girl was able to put the entire world back together? Wondering what this last sentence even means? Tune in to this week's Torah Sparks podcast to find out. Also, there is a lot …
Nothing Like the Present (Nitzavim/Rosh Hashanah)
Studies have shown that on average, people check their phones a mindboggling 58 times a day (mostly during work hours)! How often, though, do we check ourselves - internally - for any updates? ... awkward head scratch ... Tu...
The Crunchy Leaf (Ki Savo)
Is there anything more pleasurable in life then stepping on that perfectly crunchable dead leaf? How can we take inspiration from the crispiness of a Pringle chip? The word happy comes from the Latin root word hap , which mea...
Instant Hot Noodle Soup (Ki Setzei)
One of the biggest debates in the world at large is whether or not it is called noodles or pasta. But whichever side of the aisle you reside on, we can all agree that Instant Hot Noodle Soups are the …
Double Bunker (Shoftim)
What is something that offers more protection than the Department of Homeland Security during a presidential visit? Tune in to this week's Torah Sparks podcast to find out! I will give you a hint, though. It rhymes with Elul ...
The Peekaboo Rhino (Re'eh)
For the last 2,000 years, Hashem has been playing a long game of "peekaboo" with us. We are waiting until the ultimate day when He will remove His Hands from His Face and reveal His true identity. The world will …
The Yellow "O" in Google (Ekev)
How much wood does a woodchuck actually chuck? Find out the actual answer by tuning in to this week's Torah Sparks podcast. We learn a fascinating life lesson from woodchucks as well as from Steve Jobs and his epic story …
The World's Greatest Prank (Vaeschanan)
Tune in to find out how the Payless shoe company pranked the world when they set up shop in a fancy California boutique. We continue to discuss the value in associating with greater people. You don't want to miss a …
Championship Merch and Associating with Greatness (Devarim)
Have you ever wondered where all the merchandise from the losing championship team goes? Tune in to Torah Sparks to find out the answer to this question as well as to gain an insight into what GREATNESS is. Powered by: …
The Harvard of All Countries (Matos/Masei)
Do you know how many times Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said the words " I have a dream " in his famous speech in August of 1963? In this week's Torah Sparks podcast, we reveal the answer to this …
I'm a "Yisroel" and Proud (Pinchas)
If you are a Yisroel, you probably wonder what goes through the Kohen's mind as he confidently walks up to the Bima to get his unique Aliyah. In this Torah Sparks episode, we talk about getting Aliyos in shul and …
The Stressful Kitchen Fan (Balak)
The word "stress" makes you stressed, right? Left. But I guarantee you having the kitchen fan on is by far the most stressful thing in the world. In this episode of Torah Sparks, we talk about stress and the importance …