The AIMeM Torah Podcast

Dvar Torah for Parshas Ki Seitzei

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:05:04 +0000

There are two mitzvos in this week’s parsha that the Torah describes as commandments to remember. What are the parameters of these mitzvos? How can you command someone to remember? (12 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Chukas

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 02:56:08 +0000

Moshe’s publicized failure is found in this week’s parsha when in order to get water for Bnei Yisrael, he hits the rock instead of simply speaking to it. But if he wasn’t supposed to hit it, why did Hashem tell him to bring his staff? (10 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Bo

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 30 Jan 2020 23:18:23 +0000

Ever wonder why the Jewish months have names but not the days of the week? You will now! Tune in to this week’s Dvar Torah to find out why. (11 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Korach

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Fri, 28 Jun 2019 04:05:53 +0000

The connection between the Kohanim and the Bnei Yisrael runs deep. As deep as…salt? (8 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Shelach

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 03:36:40 +0000

The meraglim make their journey through Eretz Yisrael and someone makes a stop in Chevron. But who was it and how many stopped there? (10 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Bahaloscha

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Fri, 14 Jun 2019 04:17:40 +0000

Moshe is called the most humble man in the world, in a pasuk he wrote himself! That doesnt sound too humble…(16 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Nasso

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 01:29:21 +0000

Perhaps the most famous and special bracha we have is Birkas Kohanim. Listen this week for a few special insights into this integral bracha. (7 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Bamidbar

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 30 May 2019 19:52:10 +0000

Ever wonder why the Torah is so specific about where and how the Bnei Yisrael camped? Wonder no more…(8 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Bechukosai

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 23 May 2019 22:01:20 +0000

Olam Haba is one of the most basic and important tenants of our faith. So how come it’s not mentioned once in the entire Torah? (11 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Behar

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Fri, 17 May 2019 03:34:06 +0000

Parshas Behar begins with the mitzvah of Shmittah. It seems very similar to our mitzvah of Shabbos, but there’s a key difference… (5 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Emor

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Fri, 17 May 2019 03:31:34 +0000

Moshe is commanded to tell Bnei Yisrael about the Moadim, and he did his job. He was instructed to tell the Kohanim the laws pertaining to them and the whole nation learned about it. How come the nation learned about the private laws of the Kohanim? (5 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Tazria

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 20:55:29 +0000

There are three types of tzara’as, what do they represent? (6 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Shemini

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 22:17:57 +0000

We are introduced to the concept of Kosher in this week’s parsha. What is it? Where does it come from? (9 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Pekudei

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 22:43:31 +0000

As we end Sefer Shemos, we finally see the construction of the Mishkan. But as the building commences, somethings seem out of place…(8 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Vayakhel

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 22:25:08 +0000

We finally arrive at the construction of the Mishkan, and as we mentioned last week, the commandment of Shabbos is told over right at the beginning. But was it actually supposed to be? (6 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Ki Sisa

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 22:44:52 +0000

The parsha opens with a series of small topics, including the laws of Shabbos. What does that have to do with the construction of the Mishkan? (7 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Tetzaveh

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 21:42:30 +0000

We continue our discussion on the significance behind the construction of the Mishkan with the Mizbe’ach Hazahav. What mysteries await us there…? (8 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Terumah

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 23:08:33 +0000

The Torah gives us extensive detail into the construction of the Mishkan. But why? It has no long-term significance! Or does it… (8 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Mishpatim

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 22:42:27 +0000

The well-known phrase “Naaseh V’Nishma”, was not actually said at Matan Torah, but this week in Parshas Mishpatim! What took so long? (4 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Yisro

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 24 Jan 2019 22:31:09 +0000

Hashem tells Moshe multiple times to warn Bnei Yisrael to not approach Har Sinai during Matan Torah. Why did they need multiple warnings? And perhaps an even bigger question, why would Moshe question Hashem’s judgement that they did? (7 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Beshalach

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 17 Jan 2019 22:24:59 +0000

As they left generations of slavery behind in Mitzrayim, the Bnei Yisrael needed a strong leader to guide them through the desert. And as Amalek attacked them at their most vulnerable point, the need became even greater. (7 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Vayeitzei

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 15 Nov 2018 22:01:16 +0000

We all know the story of Yaakov’s dream with angels going up and down a ladder to the heavens. But did you know there’s another similar story at the end of the parsha too? (6 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Toldos

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 08 Nov 2018 22:27:25 +0000

This parsha shows the origin of the eternal yaakov vs Esav struggle. The Torah hints to us who was right. (8 minutes)

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Dvar Torah for Parshas Vayeira

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 22:31:30 +0000

The greatness of Avraham is well-documented throughout these parshiyos, but the hidden greatness within the pesukim is what we’re after this week. (10 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Lech Lecha

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 18 Oct 2018 23:17:04 +0000

Hashem commands Avram to leave his homeland, his birthplace, his family, and to travel to Eretz Yisrael. The placement of this simple command in the Torah teaches us a whole lot more about Avraham’s family and the depth of his greatness. (27 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Vayeilech

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 21:31:16 +0000

Moshe Rabbeinu was the greatest leader in the history of the Jewish People. As we get closer to the end of the Torah, we discover more and more ways in which he continues to impact Jewish life until today. (7 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Nitzavim

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Fri, 07 Sep 2018 09:31:24 +0000

How do the commentaries get those crazy explanations from unrelated pesukim? A pasuk in this week’s parsha shows how that entire question is completely false. (7 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Ki Savo

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 30 Aug 2018 19:23:38 +0000

Among the blessings and curses found in this week’s parsha, an emphasis is placed on ‘upholding’ the Torah. What does this mean? And how is it different from not doing mitzvos? (5 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Shoftim

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 19:09:06 +0000

Parshas Shoftim focuses on the authority and responsibility of the different leaders of Bnei Yisrael. If you look clsoe enough, you can see these concepts even in the seemingly unrelated mitzvos…(7 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Shelach

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 07 Jun 2018 21:08:59 +0000

The sin of the Spies directly led to the Bnei Yisrael wandering for forty years in the desert. But why were they sent in the first place? (7 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Shavuos

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 17 May 2018 20:55:50 +0000

Shavuos is the chag we connect to Hashem through the Torah. The common way is through study, but there are other ways of using the Torah to connect to Hashem. (7 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Behar

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 03 May 2018 20:12:11 +0000

Parshas Behar contains many technical halachos of business and everyday life. One such example is the issur of lending with interest, Ribbis. Interest is a major part of business, what is wrong with doing business this way that the Torah tells us this is not allowed? (7 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Emor

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Fri, 27 Apr 2018 04:14:31 +0000

The Parsha ends with a story of a fight between two men, and develops into a show of holiness and commitment to Hashem from the entire nation (8 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Tazria-Metzora

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 12 Apr 2018 21:21:39 +0000

While tzara’as is most well-known for appearing on the skin, it also appeared in other places, including on buildings. We discuss how this happened and why is it specifically connected to Eretz Yisrael (9 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Pesach

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 08:01:25 +0000

During Magid, we find a three-way machlokes as to how many makkos there were in Mitzrayim and by Krias Yam Suf. What difference does it make how many there were? (7 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Vayakhel-Pekudei

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Fri, 09 Mar 2018 03:56:11 +0000

Parshas Vayakhel-Pekudei just seems to repeat everything we already know from earlier in the Torah. What can we learn from these parshiyos? (5 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Purim

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 07:39:11 +0000

Purim is a day with the potential for great spiritual growth, but what exactly should we be focusing on? (7 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Mishpatim

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 23:19:30 +0000

As we go through Mishpatim, we are hit by technical “babel”. When we reach the end, we are in for a pleasent surprise. (4 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Yisro

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 01 Feb 2018 22:07:45 +0000

When Yisro arrives at the camp of Bnei Yisrael, he begin to make major changes, including developing the first justice system in Jewish history. He gives several key attributes for perspective judges which we discuss. (7 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Bo

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 23:55:50 +0000

The Bnei Yisrael finally leave Mitzrayim…twice? (5 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Vaeira

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 11 Jan 2018 23:25:29 +0000

The Bnei Yisrael were at their lowest point, but why did Hashem allow them to suffer that long? (8 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Shemos

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 22:43:25 +0000

Sefer Shemos begins with Paroh enslaving the Jewish People. But how was he able to do this, it was only a few short years earlier that Yosef had saved the entire country and built them into a world power! (8 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Vayechi

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 28 Dec 2017 19:43:06 +0000

Yaakov gives Menashe and Efraim the famous bracha of Hamalach Hagoel, but who really received the bracha? (8 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Vayigash

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 21 Dec 2017 23:29:16 +0000

The Torah tells us that Paroh sent wagons to help bring Yaakov to Mitzrayim. The pasuk later credits Yosef with sending these wagons. The pasuk also seems to indicate that the only reason Yaakov believed Yosef was really alive was because of these wagons. What is going on with these wagons? (9 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Mikeitz

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 14 Dec 2017 23:02:13 +0000

AIMeM Torah would like to wish everyone a wonderful Chanukah!

When Yosef meets his brothers, he puts them and his father, Yaakov, through a terrible emotional ordeal. The Ramban explains it was in order to make sure the dreams were fulfilled to the last detail. Were they really so important as to cause such pain to his family? (10 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Vayeitzei (50th episode!!)

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 23 Nov 2017 22:55:07 +0000

Baruch Hashem, this week we are celebrating our 50th episode! Thank you for listening and for your continued support.

When Yaakov arrives in Charan, he meets and chats with a group of shepherds. It seems like an innocent conversation, but is there something going on beneath the surface? (9 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Toldos

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 23:04:41 +0000

While the story of Avraham takes three parshiyos, and Yaakov’s takes even longer, Yitzchak’s story fits into this one parsha. Why? Is the story of Yitzchak somehow less important? (13 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Chayei Sarah

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 22:46:09 +0000

The first pasuk of the parsha begs a famous question, why are the 127 years of Sarah’s life written out as 100 and 20 and 7; what do we learn from this? A new perspective on a well-known question. (11 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Lech Lecha

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 22:09:15 +0000

Sarah performed a tremendous chessed by allowing Hagar to marry Avraham. She did it in order to receive merit so that she would have a child as well. Did it work? (8 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Noach

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 20:39:12 +0000

The beginning of the parsha showers Noach with praise; in fact, these praises have a deeper meaning into the reasons behind the Flood. (7 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Succos

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Tue, 03 Oct 2017 19:12:49 +0000

Wishing everyone a happy and healthy Succos from AIMeMTorah!

The gemarah brings an argument if the succos the Bnei Yisrael had in the desert were made of the Ananei HaKavod or just regular wooden structures. If they were made of wood, why would the Torah bother telling us? (7 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Yom Kippur

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 28 Sep 2017 21:14:06 +0000

Perhaps the most integral part of Yom Kippur davening is the Viduy, the Confession, which we say ten times over the course of the day. Ten times! Why is it necessary to say it so many times? (10 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Nitzavim-Yayeilech & Rosh Hashanah

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 14 Sep 2017 19:57:28 +0000

We discuss how the different aspects of mitzvos allow us to connect to Hashem and better appreciate the mitzvah of Teshuvah, the main purpose of the upcoming holidays. (8 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Ki Savo

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 07 Sep 2017 21:13:15 +0000

This week’s parsha contains the second section of the Tochachah, the list of curses placed on Bnei Yisrael in case they do not continue on the Torah path. But why do we need a second list, one wasn’t enough? (7 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Ki Seitzei

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 21:53:46 +0000

Sefer Devarim is Moshe’s farewell address to the people, so he included only the most vital laws that the Nation needed to hear. But there appear to be a few halachos in this week’s parsha that slipped through the filter. How did this happen? (6 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Shoftim

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 22:42:12 +0000

The Torah gives us three restrictions for a Jewish King. What is special about these specific things that a king is not allowed to do them? (9 minutes)

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Dvar Torah for Parshas Devarim (SOS Edition)

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 27 Jul 2017 20:40:35 +0000

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Dvar Torah for Parshas Matos-Masei

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 21:26:43 +0000

Our first SOS submission of the summer! Thanks to Yossi Spira for his Dvar Torah. Enjoy! (6 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Pinchas

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 22:57:03 +0000

Chazal teach us that women love Eretz Yisrael more than men. What is it that causes this connection? (9 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Balak

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 06 Jul 2017 20:58:50 +0000

While praising the Bnei Yisrael, Bilaam expresses a desire to die the death of a great tzaddik. Did this wicked man really expect to receive this? What was he really asking for? (8 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Chukas

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 22:11:46 +0000

With the deaths of Miriam and Aharon in this parsha, we discuss the significance of the juxtaposition of different topics to the deaths of tzaddikim. (8 minutes)

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Dvar Torah for Parshas Korach

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 22 Jun 2017 21:03:09 +0000

When Aharon brings a Ketores, the pasuk tells me twice that it helped stop a plague. What does that teach me? (9 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Nasso

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 01 Jun 2017 21:07:44 +0000

A Nazir is forbidden in certain activities, including drinking wine. How does abstaining from wine propel you to spiritual heights? (5 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Bamidbar

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 25 May 2017 21:16:04 +0000

At the beginning of the Parsha, Bnei Yisrael are gifted with brand new flags for each respective tribe. What were these flags and why were they given now? (7 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Behar-Bechukosai

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 18 May 2017 21:35:17 +0000

We are told that the ultimate reason why we will be exiled from Eretz Yisrael is for not observing the laws of shemittah. We are also taught it is because of a lack of diligence in Torah study. Which one is it? (10 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Emor

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 11 May 2017 20:57:56 +0000

Parshas Emor discusses all the holidays, including the upcoming one of Shavuos. But there’s something different about the way Shavuos is discussed in the Torah…(7 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Acharei Mos-Kedoshim

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 04 May 2017 21:12:23 +0000

Hashem commands us to be holy, what does that mean and how do we achieve that? (7 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Tazria-Metzora

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 20:38:20 +0000

A peddler shows up in town one day claiming he has the elixir of life. Rav Yanai, an amorah, claims this peddler really has the solution. What was it? (7 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Shemini

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 21:24:14 +0000

The tragic deaths of Nadav and Avihu marred the celebration of the consecration of the Mishkan. But what exactly did they do wrong and how could two great men sin? (14 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Pesach

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 22:13:38 +0000

Dayeinu is one of the most fun parts of the Seder, but does it even make any sense? (7 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Vayakhel-Pekudei

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 23 Mar 2017 20:30:39 +0000

The Bnei Yisrael were extremely generous in donating to the Mishkan, so much so that Moshe had to tell them to stop! Why didn’t he let them bring as much as they wanted? Worst thing is they’ll end up with extra to put in storage. How bad would that be? (8 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Ki Sisa

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 04:48:55 +0000

This week’s parsha contains both highs and lows for the Jewish People. Who could compare the high of Machatzis Hashekel with the tragedy that was the Eigel! But one little word changes our perspective on both stories. (12 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Mishpatim

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 05:37:11 +0000

After a parsha full of business and property law, the end of the parsha begins to discuss…the holidays? Additionally, the Torah seems to indicate that the celebration is dependent on having a good crop, is that true? And what’s the connection to this week’s parsha? (11 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Yisro

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 05:10:03 +0000

The medrash says that Yisro’s blessing of Hashem was the first time someone had blessed Hashem for the miracles He performed in the desert. What about Az Yashir? And if this was the first time, what took Bnei Yisrael so long? (8 minutes- apologies for the poor audio quality this week.)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Bo

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Fri, 03 Feb 2017 03:12:07 +0000

A new born firstborn boy is considered holy, then we redeem him from his holiness and he becomes like everyone else. The next thing we do is celebrate this milestone. Why would we celebrate his loss of holiness? (7 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Vaeira

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Fri, 27 Jan 2017 05:44:42 +0000

After the makkah of Barad, Paroh asks Moshe to daven that the makkah should end. Moshe responds that he will have to leave the city before he does so. This never happened before, what was different about this makkah? (7 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Shemos

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Fri, 20 Jan 2017 04:10:34 +0000

After centuries of slavery with no word from Hashem, the Bnei Yisrael finally collapsed under the strain. All of a sudden, there are multiple mentions of Hashem’s responsibility towards the Bnei Yisrael. What happened? (8 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Vayechi

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Fri, 13 Jan 2017 06:10:34 +0000

Yaakov gives Yosef strict instructions to bury him only in the Land of Israel. Rashi gives three explanations why. Why do we need three? Is Rashi simply being thorough or is there more going on here? (7 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Mikeitz

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 04:17:50 +0000

When the brother’s admit they wronged Yosef, Reuven immediately removes himself from any blame. Last week, we explained that Reuven tried to save Yosef from the brothers. But if we look deeper, it’s not so simple…(11 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Vayeishev

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Fri, 23 Dec 2016 03:20:07 +0000

When Yosef’s brothers decide to kill him, Reuven steps in and throws him into the pit in order to save him. While this doesn’t seem like much, the medrash explains that the impact of this act teaches us a great lesson. (9 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Vayeitzei

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 04:52:34 +0000

At the end of the Parsha, Yaakov is startled by a group of angels greeting him. Is this a simple encounter as he enters Eretz Yisrael? Or is there more to this story…(8 minutes)

Dvar Torah Podcast for Toldos

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 04:47:13 +0000

Yaakov Avinu was the embodiment of Emes, Truth, in this world. Yet, he lied and tricked his way into the brachos. Plus, we know Hashem went along with it! How could this happen? (13 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Chayei Sarah

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Fri, 25 Nov 2016 04:00:10 +0000

Our parsha tells us that Avraham was old? This seems pretty obvious, we know he was over 100! But it gets even more puzzling when we remember that the Torah already told us in Parshas Vayeira that Avraham was old! Why tell us twice? (9 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Vayeira

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Fri, 18 Nov 2016 04:14:10 +0000

The Akeidah is considered the culmination of Avraham’s life work. But what came before it? How did it all come together? (11 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Lech Lecha

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Fri, 11 Nov 2016 05:29:33 +0000

Avraham battles the Four Kings to recover his nephew, Lot. The pasuk says he took 318 men with him. According to the medrash, it was just him and Eliezer. Either way, it wasn’t enough people to defeat four armies. Why did Avraham bring that specific amount of men? (10 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Noach

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 23:12:05 +0000

The Pesukim seem to indicate that the Tower of Bavel was built in order that people shouldn’t have to be spread out. What did they do wrong that they were punished? And was it really a punishment? (10 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Bereishis

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 18:36:39 +0000

Hashem originally creates man alone, but then says it’s not ‘good’ for man to be alone. What wasn’t good about it? (9 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Ha’azinu

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 22:04:59 +0000

Moshe attempts to ascend the mountain towards his final resting place, but he’s stopped by the Bnei Yisrael. How could they disobey a direct commandment of Hashem? (11 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Vayeilech

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 06 Oct 2016 20:20:29 +0000

Before he dies, Moshe gives Yehoshua, his successor, some final words of advice. But some of what he says seems a little strange… (9 minutes)

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Dvar Torah for Rosh Hashanah 5777

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 29 Sep 2016 20:31:14 +0000

Most of us think the main focus of Elul is on Teshuvah and retrospection, but there are other important ideas as well, like developing and appreciating the relationship we have with Hashem. How does this fit with the idea of Teshuvah? We discuss. (11 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Ki Savo

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 23:23:27 +0000

When bringing Bikkurim, there are several pesukim we read. What is the meaning behind these pesukim? We discuss the explanation of the Ohr HaChaim. (10 minutes)

Dvar Torah for Parshas Ki Seitzei (Episode 102)

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 15 Sep 2016 22:22:08 +0000

What is considered a good reason for divorce? Why is it “difficult” for Hashem to make shidduchim? He is all-powerful! (9 minutes)

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Dvar Torah for Parshas Shoftim

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 08 Sep 2016 20:25:54 +0000

Why is the king limited in the amount of wealth he can obtain? Why are the pesukim concerning a king and the Kohanim placed next to each other? Listen to this week’s podcast to learn the answers! (10 minutes)

Welcome to the AIMeM Torah Podcast!

aimemtorah@gmail.com (Yosef Segal) — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 19:39:32 +0000

Yosef Segal, the author of Reality Check and the Ancient Ideas for the Modern Mind Dvar Torah blog, introduces the AIMeM Torah Podcast. Listen in to hear Yosef talk about the big plans in store for this new and exciting project. (6 minutes).