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Almost Daily Jewish Wisdom at Beit Hamidrash of Woodland Hills

Beit Hamidrash
Beit Hamidrash Of Woodland Hills
Torah
Judaism
Tefillin
Shabbat
Hashem
Lashon Harah
Rosh Hashanah
Tzitzit
Yom Kippur
Mishkan
Woodland Hills, United States
Woodland Hills
Moshe
Tisha B'av
Omer
Purim
Beit Hamidrash
Pesach
Shabbos

The d'var Torah, also known as a "drash," is recorded almost daily at the minyanim at Beit Hamidrash of Woodland Hills, CA.

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Rabbi Horowitz
Rabbi mentioned as being contacted for housing help and as part of the local rabbinic network
Local Rabbinic Community
Episode: Revealed Blessings
B'yala Rebbe
Rabbi and Torah scholar featured for insights on Parashat Shoftim and ethical conduct
Beit Hamidrash of Woodland Hills
Episode: Shabbos and Shoftim
Rav Asher Weiss
Rabbi and renowned Torah scholar
Rabbinic leadership in the Jewish community (LA)
Episode: Rav Asher Weiss
Rav Purkowski
Rabbi mentioned as a reference in the candle discussion
Episode: Last Day Candles
Yehuda Price
An individual who served time in prison and later converted to Judaism, known for his inspirational story.
Episode: Why Chofetz Chaim Wrote His Magnum Opus
Eliyahu Oron
A resident of Jerusalem seeking help for his family's medical issues.
Episode: Blessings on Beauty
Rabbi Royd
A Rabbi from the traveling Hasidim who promotes community unity.
Traveling Hasidim
Episode: Unity is Golden

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 5 ratings
  • Fantastic d'var Torah

    The level of erudition found in this small shul in Woodland Hills, CA speaks to the future of the Jewish people. Needless to say, the future is bright. Kol hakavod to all the rabbis and lay leaders.

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    Ed_Scissorhands
    United States12 years ago

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Q: Was Naomi's husband Moabite or Vogelit?
The host raises questions about Naomi's husband's background to frame Ruth's narrative and the broader question of identity in the Ruth story.
Omer Explained - R' Yaakov Joelson
Q: Is there a quick answer to this about why Hashem wants us to be spiritual in a physical world?
Yes—God desired a dwelling place in the lowest worlds, and our job is to reveal God's presence everywhere, which makes physical life compatible with spiritual growth.
Making the Omer Count
Q: So why is it that we don't say the Ebraha during the day, and then why do we say the Ebraha the following night?
Ultimately the explanation is that the counting of Svirat HaOmer is anchored to the beginning of each Jewish day, and maintaining the sequence is essential; the bracha on the count is only applicable when the mitzvah is being observed in sequence, which can require a daytime count to preserve continuity for the next night.
Va'Era: The Storm Before the Calm
Q: Is that the way people should look at negative things in their life? Is that that's clearing something? That's God's making space for advancement?
Yes, difficult situations provide an opportunity for growth and learning.
How to Tell If You Bought a Lemon
Q: Is it a sin to use it for food?
Eating it is absolutely a beautiful thing to do, such as making lemon tea.

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A daily-tinged series of d'var Torahs anchored in Beit Hamidrash of Woodland Hills' study and prayer rhythm. Episodes blend classical Jewish sources with practical halachic guidance and personal reflections, covering blessings, mourning periods, prayer, ethics of speech, and communal rituals. The tone is instructional yet intimate, often weaving in current events or family anecdotes to illuminate longstanding values. It's likely to appeal to listeners who want thoughtful, actionable Jewish learning layered with tradition and community memory.

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2. Rabbi Horowitz
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