Parsha Perspectives

Support a Reservist Instead of This Podcast Jul 2, 2026 00:06:50 Sponsored by Keith & Sarah Rakofsky in honor of their son,Yaakov’s engagement to Talia Bakshi

Chukas: Challenges Bring Us Down; Challenges Bring Us Up Jun 25, 2026 00:08:02 Dedicated by Eric Starkman in memory of his belovedparents, Ida & Morris Starkman ז"ל.

Korach: Korach & Kayin: Seeing the Glass Half Empty Jun 18, 2026 00:07:33 Dedicated in memory of Ruth Javasky, Chaya Rivka Bas Reuven ז"ל, who passed on this week.

Shelach : They Teach Us That We Can Prevail. Jun 10, 2026 00:07:05 Sponsored by George & Linda Hofstedter for the yahrtzeit of George’s mother, חיה שרה בת אהרן, on the 24th of Sivan.

Behaalosecha:: “Life Can Be Hard, But That Can Make You Appreciate It More." Jun 3, 2026 00:07:13 Sponsored by my brother & sister-in-law, Akiva & Rachy Weber, for yahrtzeit of our father, צבי הירש בן אברהם ע"ה, on כא סיון.

Shavuos: Tamar & Rus - 2 Childless Widows, 2 Parallel Stories, 2 Mothers of Moshiach May 19, 2026 00:08:27 Sponsored by the Gelb family.

Behar-Bechukosai: A Joyless Yiddishkeit in This World Cannot Create Joy in the Next World May 6, 2026 00:08:47 Sponsored by Dovid & Gill Cofnas for the yahrtzeit of MarcGinsburg, גד בן דוד ז"ל, on 19 Iyar.

Emor: Who Will Save Us From Our Insularity? Apr 29, 2026 00:09:17 Dedicated by Keith & Sorah Rakofsky for their weddinganniversary on April 30 and in thanks to their beloved Rabbi Weber for helping them marry the Torah and each other.

Tazria Metzora: Not My Fault Still My Life Apr 16, 2026 00:04:46 Sponsored by Zeev & Aden Farkas

Shemini: What Will We Improve This Sefira? Apr 10, 2026 00:08:34 Sponsored by “Tristate Batteries: 90% Reduction in Home Electric Costs.” Please call (347) 526-0131 for info.

Pesach's Last Days: We Say a Half Hallel Because Eventually All Humanity Will Say a Whole Hallel Apr 1, 2026 00:07:33 Sponsored by Eli Hershkop for his father, Sheldon, whose birthday is on acharon shel Pesach.

Pesach: Did 15 Billion Jews Die During 3 Days in Egypt? Mar 31, 2026 00:08:02 Sponsored by Jeremy & Suzie Weitz in memory of Jeremy's mother Sally Weitz, Sara bas Ya'akov, za”l, whose yahrzeit, is on the 7th of Nissan.

Hashem Sent Helicopters & Israel Really Is More Religious Than Prewar Poland Mar 31, 2026 00:07:24 Sponsored by “Tristate Batteries: 90% Reduction in HomeElectric Costs,” Call (347) 526-0131"

VaYikra: A War Not Deluxe Enough to Not Elevate Us Mar 20, 2026 00:07:07 Dedicated by Dr. Michael & Rivka Maltz, l'ilui nishmat Michael's father, Chaim Menachem Mendel Maltz, z"l, whose yahrtzeit is on 5 Nissan.

Chodesh: Underground Parking Lot Weddings & Bomb Shelter Apps Mar 12, 2026 00:07:29 Dedicated for the refuah sheleima of Hillel Shneur Zalman ben Sarah Pesil and by Mark & Judy Frankel in memory of Yehuda Frankel, Moshe Yehuda ben Meir Eliyahu za”l whose sixth yahrtzeit is on 25 Adar and by the Rubenstein family in memory of Esther Rubenstein, a true eishes Chayil, Esther Bas Yekusiel Zeev, za”l, whose yahrtzeit is on 23 Adar.

Purim: We Defeated Haman Then; We’ll Defeat Haman Now Feb 26, 2026 00:08:19 Dedicated by Josh & Bronya Levi for the yahrtzeit of Josh’s mother, אסתר בת יצחק צבי ע"ה, on Purim, and anonymously for the yahrtzeit of מרת שרה בת ר' דוד ע"ה on the 12th of Adar.

Terumah: It's Also About the Torah We Give Feb 19, 2026 00:07:26 Sponsored by Nathan Kirsch for the yahrtzeit of his brother, Jerry, ,בן ציון בן יהודה פסח הכוהן ז״ל on ג אדר and by Judy Friedman for the yahrzeit of her mother Gertie Weiss, שרה גיטל בת שמואל ז"ל, on א אדר.

Beshalach: It Was Hard, But I'm a Better Person Because of It Jan 29, 2026 00:06:55 Sponsored for the refuah sheleima of Michael Alter ben Chana Leah Hershkop.

Chayei Sarah: Was Yitzchok’s & Rivka’s Relationship Balanced? Are Our Relationships Balanced? Nov 13, 2025 00:08:47 Sponsored by DT & Leroa Hoffman in appreciation.

Vayaira: New York's Mayor Isn't Everything Nov 5, 2025 00:07:45 Sponsored anonymously for all those in need of a refuah sheleima

Bireishis: The Hostages’ Families Teach Us Not to Blame Oct 16, 2025 00:06:35 Sponsored by Betty Kruger for the yahrtzeit of her husband, Arthur, אלתר מרדכי יצחק בן יוסף מאיר הלוי ז"ל.

Shemini Atzeres: Holding On While Letting Go Oct 12, 2025 00:06:52 Sponsored by George & Linda Hofstedter

Sukkos, We’re Facing Difficult Things: Let's at Least Face Them Together Oct 5, 2025 00:08:52 Sponsored by our good friends, Josh & Bronya Levi, in memory of their dear father/father-in-law טוביה בן שאול, Mr. Edward Mason for his yahrtzeit on .יב תשרי

Yom Kippur: Awakening Sleeping Dogs May Be Too Much, Letting Them Lie May Be Too Little Sep 30, 2025 00:08:22 Sponsored by Avi & Adina Weiss as a zechus for the neshama of Avi’s father, Yitzchak Isaac Ben Yoel ז"ל, on his recent passing.

Rosh Hashana About the Future: Yom Kippur About the Past Sep 25, 2025 00:06:32 Sponsored by my brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jonny and Mashy Rodin, for the yahrtzeit of my wife and Mashy’s maternal grandmother, Hannah (Yoffee) Charney, Esther Chana bas Yisroel Yitzchok ז"ל, on Erev Rosh Hashana.

Rosh Hashana: To Remember the Future Sep 22, 2025 00:07:34 Sponsored by Kevin & Bonnie Melamed for the 14th yahrzeit of Kevin’s mother, Barbara Melamed, Bat Sheva bat Dov Ber Halevi.

Ki Savo: I'm Sorry - Selichos from Person to Person Sep 11, 2025 00:07:21 In honor of Hillel & Margalit Maresky's 17th wedding anniversary.

Ki Saitzai: It's Not Their Fault But It's Our Responsibility Sep 4, 2025 00:07:43 Sponsored by Sarah Jesion for the yahrtzeit of her father, Shraga Feivel ben Yirmiyahu z"l on 13 Elul.

Shoftim: Tie a Yellow Ribbon Aug 28, 2025 00:06:40 Sponsored by Sani Spitzer, in honor of his wife, Shana's, birthday

Behaalosecha: Yes, My Father Wore Tefillin in Auschwtiz Jun 13, 2025 00:06:37 Sponsored by my brother & sister-in-law, Akiva & Rachy Weber, for yahrtzeit of our father, צבי הירש בן אברהם ע"ה, on כא סיון.

She Didn’t Listen, When She Saw Abandon Hope All Ye How Enter Auschwitz May 29, 2025 00:06:04 Sponsored by Sarah Jesion as a Yizkor memorial for her parents, Braijna bas Chaim Shalom ve-Chaya Raizel & Shraga Faivish ben Yirmiyahu ve-Sarah & her husband, Moishe’s, ע"ה, parents, Shaindel bas Moshe Mordechai ve-Chuma & Shlomo ben Yaakov Leib ve-Sarah ע"ה.

Behar-Bechukosai: We Couldn’t Help Yaron & Sarah: But We Can Help Others May 23, 2025 00:07:23 Sponsored by a dear Toronto friend.

Emor: Why Are Some of Our Fiercest Critics Jews? May 15, 2025 00:09:44 Sponsored by Dovid & Gill Cofnas for the yarhtzeit of Marc Ginsburg, גד בן דוד ז"ל, on 19 Iyar.

Kedoshim: Not Taking Revenge: It's About Me, It's Not About Him May 8, 2025 00:06:19 Sponsored לזכר נשמת Hersch Weber, צבי בן אברהם ז״ל, and Sheba Warman, שבע רחל בת צבי ז״ל

Tazria: It Can Be Hard to Be Together: But It’s Usually Harder to Be Apart May 1, 2025 00:06:29 Sponsored by Joel & Annie Tencer as a token of friendship.

Shemini: Sometimes It's Better For Our Kids When It's Worse Apr 25, 2025 00:07:18 Sponsored as a token of friendship for Rabbi & Rebbetzin Weber by Eric Starkman

Pesach's Last Day: It Isn't Really About Pesach! Apr 15, 2025 00:06:37 Sponsored by Eli Hershkop for his father’s, Sheldon’s, birthday, on acharon shel Pesach.

Pesach: From Maror-Karpas to Maror-Charoses Apr 9, 2025 00:08:05 Sponsored by Sheldon Hershkop for the yahrtzeit of his mother, Sabina Hershkop, שרה בת מנחם ומלכה ז"ל.

Pesach: The Whole Life is Just Half a Matzah Apr 7, 2025 00:07:09 Sponsored by Eric Starkman in friendship and appreciation

Chodesh-Pekudei: To Reach the Top We Must Start at the Bottom Mar 27, 2025 00:06:58 Sponsored by the Rubenstein family in memory of Mrs. Esther Rubenstein , אסתר בת יקותיאל זאב ז"ל, whose yahrtzeit on on כז .אדר

VayakhelVayakhel-Parah: Life After Death: In This World, Not Just in the Next Mar 20, 2025 00:08:26 Dedicated by Mark & Judy Frankel in memory of their son, Yehuda, משה יהודה ז"ל בן מאיר אליהו

Achashvairosh & the Cohen Gadol; Persia Then Persia Now Mar 12, 2025 00:08:36 Sponsored by Josh & Bronya Levi for the yahrtzeit of Josh's mother, אסתר בת יצחק צבי, on Purim.

Tetzaveh -Zachor: Haman the Amalekite; But Haman Wasn’t From Amalek? Mar 6, 2025 00:07:25 Sponsored by Judy Friedman for the yahrtzeit of her beloved mother, Gertie Weiss, שרה גיטל בת שמואל ז"ל, on Rosh Chodesh Adar and, anonymously, לעילוי נשמת מרת שרה בת ר' דוד ע"ה, whose yahrtzeit is on the 12th of Adar.

Teruma– Shekalim: 2 Golden Red Winged Bibas Children Perched on the Ark Feb 27, 2025 00:07:41 Sponsored by Nathan Kirsh for the yahrtzeit of his beloved brother, Jerry בן ציון בן יהודה פסח הכוהן ז״ל

Mishpatim: Democrats, Republicans, Our Extraordinary Historic Period & Helping A Donkey Feb 19, 2025 00:07:40 Sponsored by Zeev & Aeden Farkas

Yisro: The Kind Terrorists Gave the Hostages Goodie Bags! Feb 12, 2025 00:07:04 Sponsored Menachem & Miraim Matlin.

Beshalach: I Went Into Captivity With Faith & I Returned From Captivity With Faith Feb 6, 2025 00:07:42 Inspiration for Parashas Beshalach

Vaeira: Frogs, Cloning & Life After Death: Why It’s Easier to Believe Than Ever Jan 22, 2025 00:08:35 Inspiration For Parashas Vaeira

Shemos: Now That Were Starting to Look Back at Oct. 7 Jan 16, 2025 00:09:40 Inspiration For Parashas Shemos

Vayechi: Towards Good But Away From Bad Jan 9, 2025 00:09:57 Inspiration for Parshas Vayechi

Noach: Retreat or Advance, Our Children Travel With Us Nov 1, 2024 00:08:25 Inspiration for Parshas Noach

Sukkos: We're Coming Together Anyway: Let's Make It Positive Oct 15, 2024 00:09:56 Inspiration for Sukkos

Yom Kippur: Let's Stop Running Away From Ourselves Oct 9, 2024 00:10:07 Inspiration for Yom Kippur

Rosh Hashana Simanim: They Aren’t Magic & That’s A Good Thing Sep 18, 2024 00:07:31 Inspiration for Rosh Hashana

Ki Saitzai: If We Learn Miriam's Lesson Then We Needn't Learn Amalek's Lesson Sep 12, 2024 00:06:39 Inspiration for Parshas Ki Saitzai

Shoftim: Israeli Kids Have It Harder; Why Are They Happier? Sep 5, 2024 00:08:22 Inspiration for Parshas Shoftim

Re'eh: Let's Not Divide Ourselves by Looking Back; Let's Unite Ourselves by Looking Ahead Aug 29, 2024 00:08:31 Inspiration for Parshas Re'eh

Eikev: With Our Soldiers in Israel Aug 21, 2024 00:06:42 Inspiration for Parshas Eikev

Devarim-Shabbos Chazon: We Shouldn't Have to Kiss Away the Pain Jul 29, 2024 00:07:14 Inspiration for Shabbos Chazon & Tisha B'Av

Mattos Masai: Stanley Milgram’s Lesson: You Wouldn’t Kill Someone or Would You? Jul 29, 2024 00:09:29 Inspiration for Mattos Masai

Masai: We Can Be That Bridge Jul 25, 2024 00:06:25 Inspiration for Parshas Masai

Balak: We Tried Being There For One Another- And It Worked! Jul 18, 2024 00:07:33 Inspiration for Parshas Balak

Chukas: We're Creatures of Habit: Lessons From Moshe Rabbeinu & Aharon HaCohen Jul 11, 2024 00:09:39 Inspiration for Parshas Chukas

Korach: The Korach-Haman Twins Didn't Prevail Then; Iran Won't Prevail Now Jul 4, 2024 00:05:35 Inspiration for Parshas Korach

Shelach: Those Before Us Prevailed Against Larger Challenges - We Can Prevail Against Smaller Challenges Jun 27, 2024 00:07:10 Inspiration for Parshas Shelach

Beha'aloscha; There's So Much to Appreciate: My Father's Lesson Jun 20, 2024 00:07:30 Inspiration for Parshas Beha'aloscha

Shavuos: We Can Inspire Ourselves; We Can Inspire Others Jun 6, 2024 00:08:59 Inspiration for Shavuos

If the Holocaust Gave My Father Strength Then Perhaps This War Can Give Us Strength May 30, 2024 00:12:48 Inspiration for Parshas Bechukosai

Tazria: Online Disinhibition: It's Curse, It's a Blessing Apr 10, 2024 00:09:01 Inspiration for Parshas Tazria

Parshas HaChodesh: Especially Now, Not Marror, But Inspiring Heroism Apr 4, 2024 00:10:19 Inspiration for Parshas HaChodesh

Parshas Parah: Not My Murdered Parents Past But My Living Children's Future Mar 28, 2024 00:10:39 Inspiration for Parshas Parah

Purim: I Told You Not To Bring A Shikse Home Mar 20, 2024 00:15:01 Inspiration for Purim

Pekudei: We Create Torah - That's Empowering; That's Daunting Mar 13, 2024 00:09:57 Inspiration For Parshas Pekudei

Shekalim: We May Forget But Hamas Will Remember Mar 7, 2024 00:12:57 Inspiration for Parshas Shekalim

Ki Sisa: It’s Not Just About Oct. 7. It’s Also about Today & Tomorrow Feb 29, 2024 00:10:26 Inspiration for Parshas Ki Sisa

Purim Katan: They Don’t Realize How Much Stronger We Are Because of Oct. 7 Feb 22, 2024 00:12:53 Inspiration for Purim Katan

Tetzaveh: The Mishkan Brought Us Together Then - It'll Bring Us Together Now Feb 15, 2024 00:11:05 Inspiration for Parshas Tetzaveh

Mishpatim: A Concert in Auschwitz's Glorious Sunshine Feb 7, 2024 00:10:16 Inspiration for Parshas Mishpatim

Yisro: You Can’t See the Sun When You’re Wearing Sunglasses Feb 1, 2024 00:09:47 Inspiration for Parshas Yisro

Beshalach: If I’m Marrying Myself, Why Bother Getting Married? Jan 24, 2024 00:09:37 Inspiration for parshas Beshalach

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