Episodes

April 14, 2022

Please Remove Your Yeezys (Pesach/Passover 2022)

In this week's Torah Sparks podcast, we talk about the importance of detoxifying from all the sprays used to clean for Passover as well as the importance of realizing what it is that truly makes the Jewish people special. So...

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April 7, 2022

Dilation of the Pupil (Metzora/Shabbos Hagadol)

Did you know? The difference in size between your pupils, when they are most dilated vs. when they are least dilated, is 17 times! Tune in to this week's Torah Sparks podcast to hear an interesting perspective on the human …

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March 31, 2022

230,000 Minutes of Gossip (Tazria)

Why do humans love to gossip? In this Torah Sparks episode, we discuss the psychology behind why it is people like to gossip and how the Torah remedies this approach. We also talk about the imperativeness of not speaking Lash...

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March 24, 2022

Why Don't Humans Eat More Bugs? (Shemini)

In this episode of Torah Sparks, we discuss the global rise in consumption of edible insects, and why despite its various health benefits, G-d does not allow the Jewish people to eat them. Join me on this eye-opening, fun-fil...

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March 16, 2022

Shaloch Manos Trackers (Purim/Tzav)

Afraid your Shaloch Manos is being given to someone else after you already gave it? Introducing the all new S.M.T.'s - Shaloch Manos Trackers. Tune in to this week's Torah Sparks podcast to find out more about these unique tr...

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March 10, 2022

Redwood Trees (Vayikra/Zachor)

It's fascinating that you can be on a WhatsApp chat for months and no one will know until the day you leave. As humans, it is so much easier to focus on the negative rather than the positive. The Jewish …

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March 3, 2022

One Wordle Per Day (Pekudei)

The relatively new game, Wordle, has taken the world by storm. One of the most epic and unique things about the new Wordle craze is that you can only play it ONCE a day. In this week's Torah Sparks podcast, …

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Feb. 23, 2022

Special Guest: David C. Milke - Holy Dumpster Diving (Vayakhel)

In this week's Torah Sparks podcast, we interview a special guest - David Charles Milke, owner of DCM Custom Painting, LLC - who reveals to us an incredible story of Mesiras Nefesh to "do the right thing." If you want …

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Feb. 17, 2022

Stubbed Toes (Ki Sisa)

I think we can all agree that no one ever planned on stubbing their toe. It kind of just happened, at a really annoying moment. Ouch! In this week's Torah Sparks podcast, we discuss a mysterious commentary from the Chizkuni …

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Feb. 10, 2022

Don't Be the Guy Who Knows the Guy (Tetzaveh)

In this week's podcast, we talk about the importance of being yourself and realizing your unique role on this world. Go ahead, give it a listen. Powered by: TYA of Baltimore

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Feb. 3, 2022

Olympic Rings and Kansas Trains (Terumah)

The circle is one of the easiest shapes to visualize yet one of the hardest shapes to draw. Did you ever wonder why Hashem designed made it that coins are circular shaped? Tune in to this week's Torah Sparks podcast …

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Jan. 27, 2022

Heated Seats 24/7 (Mishpatim)

Imagine your car has heated seats, but you only found out about it halfway through the winter? I know how I would feel because it happened to me. There is a lesson here. We have a deep connection with Hashem, …

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Jan. 19, 2022

Super Seder Campaign (Yisro)

There was a recent poll going around asking the following question: What pictures of your child do you love the best? In this podcast we reveal the results of this poll and discuss the great man Yisro who decided to …

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Jan. 12, 2022

Number One Fan (B'shalach)

What is a true fan? Can there be more than one "number one fan"? How were all the Jews able to say "This is MY G-d", isn't that mutually exclusive? Tune in to this week's Torah Sparks podcast to find …

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Jan. 6, 2022

Do I Look Like a Carrot? (Bo)

Strange title, I know. Aren't you curious what it's all about? Tune in to this week's Torah Sparks podcast to hear a fascinating story about a carrot and find out about the "claim-to-fame" of the Jewish people. Powered by: TY...

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Dec. 30, 2021

Cup O Salvation (Va'eira)

In this week's Torah Sparks episode, we talk about how long people spend consuming coffee, how we can focus more on the what's of life instead of the why's of life, and the importance of realizing that in soon time …

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Dec. 23, 2021

The Sick Chihuahua (Shemos)

Why did the guy get charged a fortune of money after taking his sick dog to the vet? What is the secret ingredient for any good flag? The words "And Yosef was in Mitrayim" belong in the Department of Redundancy …

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Dec. 16, 2021

The Baby Mosquito (Vayechi)

Have you ever wondered what gave the baby mosquito the courage to keep on flying? That's exactly right, because all the people were clapping for it! Little did the mosquito know that the people were trying to end its life. …

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Dec. 9, 2021

The City of Brotherly Love (Vayigash)

Did you ever think about how much crime exists in the city that is called, "The City of Brotherly Love"? As of last year, Philadelphia had one of the highest murder rates among the top 10 largest cities in the …

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Dec. 2, 2021

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 …

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Nov. 25, 2021

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...

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Nov. 18, 2021

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 …

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Nov. 11, 2021

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? …

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Nov. 5, 2021

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 …

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