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The Parsha Podcast - With Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe

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The Parsha Podcast with Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe was started in 2016 with the goal of making the weekly Parsha accessible and useful. Every Sunday, the Parsha Podcast will feature an hour-long podcast outlining the story, narratives and major themes of that week’s Parsha and offer a selection of valuable and interesting insights from it. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, two more episodes that focuses on one i... more

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A nuclear bomb detonates in this week’s Parsha. The Nation selected by God to fulfill the most consequential role in the world, the Nation recently released from bondage with miracle signs and wonders, the Nation being fed a steady diet of manna and ... more

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The final instructions for the construction of the Tabernacle are conveyed at the beginning of this week’s parsha. After Moshe is told to appoint Bezalel as the head overseer of this enormous project, the Torah cautions us against constructing the ta... more

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This week’s parsha contains several instructions related to the Tabernacle, but the majority of the parsha is dedicated to arguably the most shocking and troubling episode in the whole Torah, the Golden Calf. Forty days after the nation reached the p... more

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Performing service in the Tabernacle was the domain of the cherished few only. Only Aaron, his four sons, and their subsequent children were eligible. Why couldn’t everyone serve as a priest? That’s a question for modern egalitarian sensibilities, an... more

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Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe
Host of the Parsha Podcast, Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe brings clarity and personal anecdotes to the teachings of the weekly Parsha, making them relevant and accessible for modern audiences.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 438 ratings
  • Insightful explanations

    I committed to learning the weekly parasha after Simchat Torah. I’ve been listening to this podcast in conjunction to my weekly reading of the Chumash. So helpful!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stacyposher
    United States2 months ago
  • Thank you

    I love this podcast. It helped me through 2025.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GBCell
    United States3 months ago
  • Clarity

    This rabbi gives it over so clearly. There are other podcasts as well. My favorite is the Jewish history one. Rabbi you are amazing. Keep up the holy work.

    Evan F

    Apple Podcasts
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    Evan franc
    United States4 months ago
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    Rip Linus 😭
    Germany6 months ago
  • One of my favorite parasha podcast

    I haven’t been listening to Rabbi Wolbe for a couple of years now and he is an excellent teacher and I will keep listening

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    amandapix
    United States7 months ago

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Vezos Haberacha – A Mission For Everyone (5783)
Q: How do we understand Rambam's puzzling statement that the status of Levi is available to all?
The Levi status is available to anyone who is loyal to God and serves Him selflessly, transcending personal characteristics.
Vezos Haberacha – A Mission For Everyone (5783)
Q: How do we explain Levi's about face when it comes to family from the blessing of Jacob to the blessing of Moshe?
The Levites answered Moshe's call to prioritize loyalty to God over family loyalties during a critical moment in history.
Vezos Haberacha – A Mission For Everyone (5783)
Q: How do we find life guidance absent a prophet and until the book is published?
The answer lies in understanding and embracing an individual's unique mission and exploiting personal qualities to serve God.
Haazinu – Antidote to Vacuousness (5783)
Q: Why is God rubbing salt on Moshe's wounds by highlighting the fact that he will be barred from entering the land?
The repeated reminders about Moshe not entering the land serve for Moshe's benefit, although the specific insight remains ambiguous.
Mattos & Masei – 49-Step Program (5783)
Q: Why did Ruven and Gad, those two tribes specifically, have so much more sheep?
Ruven had a head start as the first born and shared plants beneficial for sheep with Gad, while Gad consistently ate only manna, allowing their flocks to proliferate more than others.

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Each episode concentrates on the weekly Parsha, presenting its narrative and thematic elements in a clear and engaging manner. Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe highlights key stories, moral lessons, and interpretations, often incorporating reference to Rashi and other traditional commentaries. The podcast offers a mix of deep theological insights and personal touches, making the teachings of the Torah accessible and relevant to everyday life. Unique to this series is its commitment to a three-episode weekly format, providing listeners with rich content that ties the spiritual wisdom of Judaism to contemporary contexts.

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