Parsha Pick-Me-Up

About Parsha Pick-Me-Up

Each week, Rabbi Sprung uncovers a hidden layer of the Parsha through the lens of the Maimonides's Guide of the Perplexed — where reason meets revelation, and ancient words illuminate timeless questions. Listen to Unperplexed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Publisher

Yitzchak Sprung

Category

religion & spirituality · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 Oct 2022

Latest episode

29 May 2026

Latest episodes

177 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 May 2026

   Naso: The Holy Patient

   The Holy Patient Why does the Rambam compare the Nazir to the Kohen Gadol? This week's episode explores a striking paradox: the Nazir is both a patient in need of treatment and a model of holiness. What can this teach us about struggle, self-discipline, and spiritual growth? Sources:Num. 6, Guide 3:48, Eight Chapters sec. 4 Pictured: Gabriël Metsu, Visit of the Physician

2. 

   15 May 2026

   Bemidbar: The Ark on Their Shoulders

   Why was the Ark carried on shoulders rather than transported by wagon? This week, we explore the Rambam’s surprising answer—and what it reveals about leadership, honor, and the responsibilities that cannot be delegated.

3. 

   8 May 2026

   Behar/Bechukotai: Does the Merit of the Patriarchs Ever Run Out?

   How long does the merit of the patriarchs really last? This week on Unperplexed, we explore a striking debate among the Sages—and the Rambam’s surprising answer. Why do Avraham, Yitzchak, and Yaakov still matter after generations of failure and exile? And what did they do to merit an “eternal covenant”? More importantly: could we achieve something similar ourselves?

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

21 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

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