The TL Podcast

The podcast for Torah Links of Middlesex County

Loud and Proud: Strengthening Jewish Identity in Challenging Times

Noted lecturer and educator, Mrs. Miriam Jaffe, discusses antisemitism and what our response should be. - At Torah Links of Middlesex County

05-22
47:41

The Answer: An Instrument to Find Negativity

Rabbi Freedman shares an answer to this mornings question about why we burn the candle used for Bedikas Chametz.

04-18
01:33

Why Burn the Candle?

Rabbi Freedman shares a question about the candle that we use for Bedikas Chametz. Whatsapp/text answers to Rabbi Freedman at 404-951-1026.

04-18
00:53

Seeing G-d Behind the Pharaoh

Why did the Jews not cry out until the new Pharaoh came to power?

04-16
07:39

Purim Collides with Pesach

Rabbi Freedman discusses Mordechai's decision to have the Jews fast on Pesach and how that shows us the uniqueness of the seder night.

04-15
08:00

The Power of 15

Rabbi Gross discusses the significance of the number 15 and shares why we find that number in the seder and in different places within Judaism.

04-14
02:37

The Negative Influence of Egypt

Rabbi Freedman discusses how in Egypt we were able to have a strong faith in G-d and yet, still be on a super low spiritual level.

04-12
03:58

Pesach Podcast Intro

Rabbi Freedman introduces the pre-Passover podcast series.

04-12
01:50

The Running of the Brides - Finally Friday

Rabbi Dovid Gross also discusses the donation of the Nesiim - the tribal leaders and explains the mistake that they made in the way that they donated.

02-25
04:17

Building with a Panic - Thoughtful Thursday

Rabbi Mayer Freedman shares an answer to yesterday's question and discusses how the mishkan was supposed to be built 'in a panic'.

02-25
01:32

The Blank Check - Wondering Wednesday

Rabbi Mayer Freedman asks a question about the donation strategy of the nisi'im - the tribal leaders - to the capital campaign for the Mishkan - Tabernacle. We'd love to hear any thoughts or ideas you may have about it. You can WhatsApp or text Rabbi Freedman at 404-951-1026. Happy wondering!

02-23
04:23

Purim Saragossa - Story Sunday

Rabbi Mayer Freedman shares a story about a mini-Purim that is celebrated in many Sephardic communities due to a miracle that happened in the city of Saragossa 500 years ago.

02-21
10:33

How to Tell if the Zeal is Real - Finally Friday

Rabbi Dovid Gross discusses a way to figure out the underlying motivations for decisions that we make in our day-to-day life and shares a story about Reb Chaim Volozhiner. Shabbat Shalom!

02-18
04:11

The Shiny Object - Thoughtful Thursday

Rabbi Mayer Freedman shares an answer to yesterday's question and discusses the common human pitfall of chasing after the new item.

02-18
03:49

The Changing of the Chief - Wondering Wednesday

Rabbi Mayer Freedman discusses the explanation of the Ramban - Nachmanides about the motivation of the Jewish people to build the golden calf and asks a question regarding their choice of a leader. We'd love to hear any thoughts or ideas you may have about it. You can WhatsApp or text Rabbi Freedman at 404-951-1026. Happy wondering!

02-16
03:15

The Story Behind the Calf - Potluck Tuesday

Shmuel Dovid Grayman gives the background story to Aaron's decision to build the golden calf and a lesson about judging others favorably.

02-16
02:30

Mincha at the Superbowl - Story Sunday

Rabbi Mayer Freedman relates a story that happened in San Diego at Superbowl XXXII between the Packers and the Broncos.

02-13
06:27

A Divine Fashion Statement - Finally Friday

Rabbi Dovid Gross discusses the clothing of the kohein gadol - the high priest and how all of the technical details involved in creating the clothing of the kohanim have important life lessons. Shabbat Shalom!

02-11
04:48

Continuing the Build - Thoughtful Thursday

Rabbi Mayer Freedman shares an answer to Wednesday's question and talks about the ability to forge forward after making a mistake.

02-10
05:07

Chronological Disorder - Wondering Wednesday

Rabbi Mayer Freedman discusses the chronological order of the parshas - the weekly Torah portions that we are currently reading and asks a question on Rashi's explanation. We'd love to hear any thoughts or ideas you may have about it. You can WhatsApp or text Rabbi Freedman at 404-951-1025. Happy wondering!

02-09
03:38

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