A refreshing and clear review of each Parsha in the Torah presented by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe
Parsha Review Podcast · Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe
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A refreshing and clear review of each Parsha in the Torah presented by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe
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July 9, 2026
The Jewish Secret to Lasting Love [Parsha Pearls: Matos-Masei] 5786
<p>In this Parsha Review Podcast episode on the double portion <strong>Matos-Masei</strong>, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explores the continuation of Pinchas’ story from last week. As the Jewish people prepare for war against Midian, Moshe sends 1,000 men from each tribe along with Pinchas — carrying the sacred vessels and trumpets. Rashi explains that Pinchas was singled out because he had begun the mitzvah of zealously defending Hashem’s honor and was therefore told to complete it. The episode also highlights the Midrashic connection between Pinchas and Yosef through his mother’s lineage (Putiel / Yisro).</p><p>Rabbi Wolbe focuses on the seven names of Yisro, particularly “Putiel.” While it can be interpreted negatively (fattening calves for idol worship), it can also be seen positively: Yisro was at the “fat” (peak) of his illustrious career and sacrificed everything to join the Jewish people. This leads to a powerful discussion on <strong>perspective</strong> — choosing to see the positive in people, situations, spouses, children, and even world events.</p><p>The episode ties beautifully into the Three Weeks: lasting change in avoiding Lashon Hara comes not from simply stopping negative speech, but from changing how we view others. Rabbi Wolbe encourages judging the whole person favorably (kol ha’adam l’kaf zechus), practicing hakaras hatov (gratitude), and refusing to be kafui tov (one who rejects the good done for us). He applies this to family life, parenting, and current events, urging listeners to avoid knee-jerk negativity from media narratives.<br>_____________<br>This episode of the Parsha Review Podcast is dedicated in honor of <strong>Lenny & Teresa Friedman</strong></p><ul><li>Download & Print the Parsha Review Notes:<br><a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ncaRyoH5iJmGGoMZs9y82Hz2ofViVouv?usp=sharing">https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ncaRyoH5iJmGGoMZs9y82Hz2ofViVouv?usp=sharing</a></li></ul><p>Recorded at TORCH Meyerland in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on July 7, 2026, in Houston, Texas.<br>Released as Podcast on July 9, 2026</p><p>_____________<br><strong>Subscribe: </strong></p><ul><li>Apple Podcasts (<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parsha-review-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1651930083">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parsha-review-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1651930083</a>)</li><li>Spotify (<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/22lv1kXJob5ZNLaAl6CHTQ">https://open.spotify.com/show/22lv1kXJob5ZNLaAl6CHTQ</a>) to stay inspired! </li></ul><p>Share your questions at <a href="mailto:awolbe@torchweb.org"><strong>awolbe@torchweb.org</strong></a> or visit <a href="http://www.torchweb.org/"><strong>torchweb.org</strong></a> for more Torah content. <br>_____________</p><p><strong>About the Host:</strong><br>Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life. To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback: <a href="mailto:awolbe@torchweb.org"><strong>awolbe@torchweb.org</strong></a><br>_____________</p><p><strong>Support Our Mission:</strong><br>Help us share Jewish wisdom globally by sponsoring an episode at <a href="http://www.torchweb.org/"><strong>torchweb.org</strong></a>. Your support makes a difference!<br>_____________<br><strong>Subscribe and Listen </strong>to other podcasts by <a href="https://linktr.ee/ariwol">Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe</a>: </p><ul><li><strong>NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: </strong><a href="https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodes"><strong>https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodes</strong></a></li><li><strong>Prayer </strong>Podcast: <a href="https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodes">https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodes</a></li><li><strong>Jewish Inspiration</strong> Podcast: <a href="https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodes">https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodes</a></li><li><strong>Parsha Review</strong> Podcast: <a href="https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodes">https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodes</a></li><li><strong>Living Jewishly</strong> Podcast: <a href="https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodes">https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodes</a></li><li><strong>Thinking Talmudist</strong> Podcast: <a href="https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodes">https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodes</a></li><li><strong>Unboxing Judaism</strong> Podcast: <a href="https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodes">https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodes</a></li><li><strong>Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection</strong>: <a href="https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes">https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes</a></li></ul><p>For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at <a href="http://podcast.torchweb.org/">http://podcast.torchweb.org</a><br>_____________</p><p><strong>Keywords:</strong><br>#Torah, #Parsha, #Numbers, #Bamidbar, #Matos, #Masei, #Perspective, #HakarasHatov, #ThreeWeeks, #PositivePerspective, #Pinchas, #Yisro, #JudgeFavorably, #BeGrateful</p> <strong> <a href="https://donate.torchweb.org" rel="payment" title="★ Support this podcast ★">★ Support this podcast ★</a> </strong>
July 2, 2026
Small Jew, Big Impact – Everyone Can Be a Hero [Parsha Pearls: Pinchas] 5786
<p>In this Parsha Review Podcast episode on <strong>Parshas Pinchas</strong>, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe highlights Pinchas’ heroic act at the end of last week’s portion — zealously stopping the plague by confronting Zimri and Kozbi, thereby saving the Jewish people from assimilation and destruction plotted by Bilaam. The new parsha opens with Hashem’s reward: a covenant of peace and eternal priesthood for Pinchas and his descendants.</p><p>Rabbi Wolbe explores the small Yud in Pinchas’ name as a profound hint: even an “ordinary” Jew (a small yud / yid) can rise to greatness and bring peace through decisive action for Heaven’s sake. He contrasts this with the absence of portions named after giants like Moshe or Aaron, noting that Pinchas exemplifies what every individual can achieve.</p><p>The episode ties into the start of the Three Weeks, stressing Jewish unity, the power of common sense, objective truth, and the courage to stand up when others remain silent. Rabbi Wolbe encourages listeners not to hide their Judaism (e.g., mezuzah on the door) and to act effectively rather than just make noise — rebuke only when it can be heard, but never stay passive in the face of wrong.<br>_____________<br>This episode of the Parsha Review Podcast is dedicated in honor of <strong>Lenny & Teresa Friedman</strong></p><ul><li>Download & Print the Parsha Review Notes:<br><a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ncaRyoH5iJmGGoMZs9y82Hz2ofViVouv?usp=sharing">https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ncaRyoH5iJmGGoMZs9y82Hz2ofViVouv?usp=sharing</a></li></ul><p>Recorded at TORCH Meyerland in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on June 30, 2026, in Houston, Texas.<br>Released as Podcast on July 2, 2026</p><p>_____________<br><strong>Subscribe: </strong></p><ul><li>Apple Podcasts (<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parsha-review-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1651930083">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parsha-review-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1651930083</a>)</li><li>Spotify (<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/22lv1kXJob5ZNLaAl6CHTQ">https://open.spotify.com/show/22lv1kXJob5ZNLaAl6CHTQ</a>) to stay inspired! </li></ul><p>Share your questions at <a href="mailto:awolbe@torchweb.org"><strong>awolbe@torchweb.org</strong></a> or visit <a href="http://www.torchweb.org/"><strong>torchweb.org</strong></a> for more Torah content. <br>_____________</p><p><strong>About the Host:</strong><br>Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life. To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback: <a href="mailto:awolbe@torchweb.org"><strong>awolbe@torchweb.org</strong></a><br>_____________</p><p><strong>Support Our Mission:</strong><br>Help us share Jewish wisdom globally by sponsoring an episode at <a href="http://www.torchweb.org/"><strong>torchweb.org</strong></a>. Your support makes a difference!<br>_____________<br><strong>Subscribe and Listen </strong>to other podcasts by <a href="https://linktr.ee/ariwol">Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe</a>: </p><ul><li><strong>NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: </strong><a href="https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodes"><strong>https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodes</strong></a></li><li><strong>Prayer </strong>Podcast: <a href="https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodes">https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodes</a></li><li><strong>Jewish Inspiration</strong> Podcast: <a href="https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodes">https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodes</a></li><li><strong>Parsha Review</strong> Podcast: <a href="https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodes">https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodes</a></li><li><strong>Living Jewishly</strong> Podcast: <a href="https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodes">https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodes</a></li><li><strong>Thinking Talmudist</strong> Podcast: <a href="https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodes">https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodes</a></li><li><strong>Unboxing Judaism</strong> Podcast: <a href="https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodes">https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodes</a></li><li><strong>Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection</strong>: <a href="https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes">https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes</a></li></ul><p>For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at <a href="http://podcast.torchweb.org/">http://podcast.torchweb.org</a><br>_____________</p><p><strong>Keywords:</strong><br>#Torah, #Parsha, #Numbers, #Bamidbar, #Pinchas, #SmallYud, #JewishHero, #Covenant, #Peace, #StandUpForTruth, #ThreeWeeks, #JewishUnity, #ZealForHashem, #CommonSense</p> <strong> <a href="https://donate.torchweb.org" rel="payment" title="★ Support this podcast ★">★ Support this podcast ★</a> </strong>
June 24, 2026
Because Hashem Said So [Parsha Pearls: Chukas-Balak] 5786
<p>In this Parsha Review Podcast episode on the double portion <strong>Chukas-Balak</strong>, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe focuses on the opening of Parshas Chukas and the enigmatic mitzvah of the <strong>Parah Aduma</strong> (Red Heifer). This completely red, unyoked cow whose ashes purify those contaminated by contact with the dead is presented as the quintessential “chok” — a divine decree whose reason is beyond human comprehension.</p><p>Rabbi Wolbe explains that the Torah calls it “Zos Chukas HaTorah” (this is the decree of the Torah) to teach that the essence of Torah observance is fulfilling Hashem’s will, not only when we understand the reasons. He draws powerful parallels to the shofar on Rosh Hashanah (“Rachmana amar tik’u” — because the Merciful One said to blow it), the sages’ protective decrees (yichud, harchakos, not reading by candlelight on Shabbos), and the oral Torah’s necessity. Stories from the Talmud and historical examples illustrate the greatness of following rabbinic guidance even without full explanation, and the dangers of basing observance solely on logic or “reasons” (as seen in certain historical movements).</p><p>The episode culminates in a call to observe all Mitzvos — even those we don’t fully understand, like avoiding Lashon Hara — purely because they are the divine will of Hashem, the ultimate Source.<br>_____________<br>This episode of the Parsha Review Podcast is dedicated in honor of <strong>Lenny & Teresa Friedman</strong></p><ul><li>Download & Print the Parsha Review Notes:<br><a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ncaRyoH5iJmGGoMZs9y82Hz2ofViVouv?usp=sharing">https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ncaRyoH5iJmGGoMZs9y82Hz2ofViVouv?usp=sharing</a></li></ul><p>Recorded at TORCH Meyerland in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on June 23, 2026, in Houston, Texas.<br>Released as Podcast on June 24, 2026</p><p>_____________<br><strong>Subscribe: </strong></p><ul><li>Apple Podcasts (<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parsha-review-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1651930083">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parsha-review-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1651930083</a>)</li><li>Spotify (<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/22lv1kXJob5ZNLaAl6CHTQ">https://open.spotify.com/show/22lv1kXJob5ZNLaAl6CHTQ</a>) to stay inspired! </li></ul><p>Share your questions at <a href="mailto:awolbe@torchweb.org"><strong>awolbe@torchweb.org</strong></a> or visit <a href="http://www.torchweb.org/"><strong>torchweb.org</strong></a> for more Torah content. <br>_____________</p><p><strong>About the Host:</strong><br>Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life. To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback: <a href="mailto:awolbe@torchweb.org"><strong>awolbe@torchweb.org</strong></a><br>_____________</p><p><strong>Support Our Mission:</strong><br>Help us share Jewish wisdom globally by sponsoring an episode at <a href="http://www.torchweb.org/"><strong>torchweb.org</strong></a>. Your support makes a difference!<br>_____________<br><strong>Subscribe and Listen </strong>to other podcasts by <a href="https://linktr.ee/ariwol">Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe</a>: </p><ul><li><strong>NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: </strong><a href="https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodes"><strong>https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodes</strong></a></li><li><strong>Prayer </strong>Podcast: <a href="https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodes">https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodes</a></li><li><strong>Jewish Inspiration</strong> Podcast: <a href="https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodes">https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodes</a></li><li><strong>Parsha Review</strong> Podcast: <a href="https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodes">https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodes</a></li><li><strong>Living Jewishly</strong> Podcast: <a href="https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodes">https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodes</a></li><li><strong>Thinking Talmudist</strong> Podcast: <a href="https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodes">https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodes</a></li><li><strong>Unboxing Judaism</strong> Podcast: <a href="https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodes">https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodes</a></li><li><strong>Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection</strong>: <a href="https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes">https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes</a></li></ul><p>For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at <a href="http://podcast.torchweb.org/">http://podcast.torchweb.org</a><br>_____________</p><p><strong>Keywords:</strong><br>#Torah, #Parsha, #Numbers, #Bamidbar, #Chukas, #Balak, #ParahAduma, #Chok, #Decree, #RedHeifer, #Shofar, #LashonHara, #OralTorah, #RabbinicDecrees</p> <strong> <a href="https://donate.torchweb.org" rel="payment" title="★ Support this podcast ★">★ Support this podcast ★</a> </strong>
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