Money & Marriage - Part 1 Tell Them You're My Sister
In this class, Rabbi Baruch Gartner uncovers the deep mystical insights behind Avraham and Sarah’s descent into Egypt (Mitzrayim), drawing from Rashi, the Zohar (Parshas Tazria 52a), and Rebbe Nachman (Likutey Moharan 69).
Key Talking Points:
"Now I Know You Are Beautiful": Moving beyond Rashi's explanations of modesty and travel, the Zohar reveals that Sarah began radiating the divine light of the Shechinah as they approached Egypt, signaling a holy mission rather than a mere escape from famine.
Descent for Ascent: Why deep darkness and challenging circumstances are often the entry point for retrieving hidden spiritual sparks.
The Secret of Divine Wealth: How Rebbe Nachman connects Avraham’s financial blessing directly to the merit of his wife, establishing marriage as the core foundation for true abundance.
A Preview of Redemption: How Sarah's divine protection from Pharaoh—and the 10 strikes against his house—served as the direct blueprint for the Exodus from Egypt and the ultimate Future Redemption (Geulah).
13 Aug 2026
Two Lifestyles One Common Goal - The Palace of Holy Wealth
Two Lifestyles, One Common Goal
What does the Torah say about wealth, poverty, work, and a life devoted entirely to Torah? In this episode, we explore the apparent contradiction between “there shall be no needy among you” and “the needy shall never cease from the land,” and discover that the Torah may be revealing two different paths of serving Hashem.
Topics covered:
The Torah’s seemingly contradictory messages about poverty
Rabbi Yishmael and Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai: two approaches to Torah and work
Why poverty is not the Jewish ideal
The powerful story of Rabbi Yochanan and Ilfa
When business is a responsibility—and when full-time Torah is a unique calling
Why the giver and recipient are both fulfilling a Divine purpose
The deeper connection between businessmen and Torah scholars
How honest business can become a form of Meleches HaMishkan
Transforming the “garments of Eisav” into the fragrance of Gan Eden
The role of holy wealth in building The Palace of Holy Wealth
Two lifestyles, one people, and one common goal
The ultimate message: We are not building two worlds. We are building one Palace.
6 Aug 2026
Getting Away or Plugging In - The Palace of Holy Wealth
Getting Away or Plugging In
In this episode, we explore the deeper meaning behind taking a break from the pressures of life and business. Is a vacation simply about escape—or is it an opportunity for something more meaningful?
While rest and disconnection can restore the body, true renewal comes from reconnecting to purpose, faith, and spiritual clarity. Drawing on timeless Torah insights and teachings from Parshas Re’eh, this episode challenges us to rethink what we’re really seeking when we “get away.”
*Topics covered:*
• The hidden pressures of business life and why rest is necessary• Physical rest vs. spiritual renewal• “Re’eh” — learning to see beyond surface reality• The paradox of giving: how tzedakah creates true abundance• The inner struggle of generosity and transforming resistance into compassion• Why tzedakah is called “the beginning of all beginnings”• The importance of staying connected to Torah and spiritual sources• The role of the Levi and supporting a life of holiness• Vacations in the Torah: from escape to elevation (Shalosh Regalim)• Finding true joy through connection, not disconnection• Practical ways to stay spiritually “plugged in” even while getting away
Take the vacation—but don’t forget your soul. True rest comes when body and spirit are aligned, and when even time away becomes a path back to what matters most.
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