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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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The Torah readings for the two days of Rosh Hashana were not arbitrarily chosen. There are very good reasons why on the first day of Rosh Hashana we read Genesis chapter 21, which tells of the conception and birth of Isaac, and the banishment of Ishm... more

The entire book of Devarim occurs over the span of 36 days, the final 36 days of Moshe’s life. The final four Parshas are an account of the last day of Moshe’s life. As he is about to transition to the other world, the reliable shepherd gathers all t... more

We are not machines. We are humans. And that’s messy. We have all sorts of struggles doing the right thing. We are influenced by a myriad of impulses, inclinations, and predispositions. We don’t operate like clockwork. There are other things that alw... more

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On the final day of Moshe’s life, he gathered the entire nation – men, women, children, and according to the Talmud, all souls of future Jews – to pass them through a final covenant with God. The parsha also contains the prophetic predictions of the ... more

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Episode: Tzav – Runaway Brain (5784)

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Yaakov Wolbe
Host of The Parsha Podcast and related Torah teaching programs; appears across multiple show formats and affiliations.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 449 ratings
  • Gives my commute to work purpose!!!

    I love the Parsha Podcast. Rabbi Wolbe is fantastic to listen to and breaks down key concepts wonderfully!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fiddymission
    Canada4 months ago
  • 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 States8 months ago
  • Thank you

    I love this podcast. It helped me through 2025.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GBCell
    United States9 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

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    United States10 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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This show offers a thoughtful, accessible tour of the weekly Parsha, pairing close textual analysis with practical takeaways and broader thematic insights. Episodes blend traditional commentary with humor and modern reflections, helping listeners connect ancient Torah portions to everyday life and personal growth. The format often includes deep dives into select mitzvos or themes, with occasional guest perspectives, and a steady cadence of one-hour Sunday episodes plus shorter midweek episodes on a single idea. The host's clear teaching style and ability to connect historical sources to contemporary questions tend to attract engaged, lifelong learners seeking both spiritual nourishment and intellectual curiosity.

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