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The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel Brooke
Welcome to "The Weekly Parsha with Michoel Brooke," your go-to podcast for engaging, accessible Torah study.
Join us to explore the weekly Torah Parshios, offering insights and life lessons for beginners and seasoned learners. Each 15-to 25-minute episode offers a comprehensive yet digestible exploration of the weekly Parsha.
Discover valuable Parsha wisdom to enrich your spiritual journey, deepen your understanding of our holy Torah, and inspire personal growth. Subscribe today and begin your…
Episodes
The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel BrookeParshas Vayera: Work, Business, Family—A Million Responsibilities, One Scattered Mind. The Malachim’s Secret to Locking In
Why did Hashem send three malachim to Avraham Avinu instead of one? Rashi explains that one angel cannot perform two missions. It sounds like a technical…
The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel BrookeParshas Lech Lecha: Would Avraham Avinu Have Used ChatGPT? The Surprising Torah Perspective
If you walked into a room and saw a thoughtful adult bowing to a carved piece of wood, you’d assume something had snapped. So how did Avodah Zarah ever become…
The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel BrookeParshas Bereishis – Why Did Hashem Give Adam Speech If There Was No One to Talk To?!
Hashem knows our thoughts, fears, and desires. So why did He give Adam HaRishon the power of dibur (speech) at the exact moment he was entirely alone? If…
The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel BrookeParshas Haazinu | Shabbos Shuvah: Stop Doomscrolling Through Your Destiny—The Rambam’s Wake-Up Call
The shofar is more than a sound—it is Hashem’s spiritual alarm clock. As we enter Shabbos Shuvah and the Aseres Yemei Teshuvah, the Rambam confronts us with a…
The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel BrookeParshas Nitzavim–Vayeilech: The 2,000-Year-Old Secret Hidden in a Lod Attic—and Why Your Workday Is Your Greatest Elul Avodah
The final countdown to Rosh Hashanah has begun. With only seven days left in the year, many of us are asking an uncomfortable question: How do you truly…
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Parshas Ki Savo: How Gratitude Transforms Your Life | TYH Nation (Rebroadcast)
A sweatshirt slogan is easy. A life of gratitude is not. We start with the “Thank You Hashem” phenomenon and then go straight into Parshat Ki Tavo to uncover a…
The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel BrookeSPECIAL EPISODE! Stop Trembling. Start Changing: The Elul Reset You Actually Need | Rabbi Hillel Eisenberg
Elul doesn't have to be a month of vague pressure and guilt. Rabbi Hillel Eisenberg joins The Motivation Congregation to make teshuva painfully practical: stop…
The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel BrookeParshas Shoftim: The Sheikh & The Mashgiach
A bribe is not only an envelope of cash. Sometimes it is a small favour, a kind word, or even a tiny “nothing” that quietly changes how we see someone. We open…
The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel BrookeParshas Re’eh: The Red Button — If Judaism Were Optional for 24 Hours, Would You Press It?
A big red button sits next to your bed. Press it and you get 24 hours with no Torah, no mitzvot, no kosher, no Shabbat restrictions, and no accountability…
The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel BrookePARSHAS EIKEV: Bentch Loudly and Proudly—with a Full Belly! (Plus, the Torah’s Guide to Getting Rich Quick)
You eat, you get full, you say a blessing. Sounds basic, until you realize the Torah treats that moment as a game-changing commandment. We start with Parsha…
The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel BrookeSPECIAL EPISODE! Why Moshiach is a Baal Habos and how to Mourn for the Beis HaMikdash When You Feel Nothing | with Rabbi Don Jarashow
You’re told to mourn for the Beis Hamikdash, but what if you never saw it, never lived that reality, and honestly do not feel much beyond the inconvenience of…
The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel BrookeParshas Mattos Masei: You Weren't Meant to Do This Alone - The Floater Trap
If you have ever felt like you are doing everything “right” and still feel untethered, this one is for you. We start with Parsha Matos Masei and the weight of…
The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel BrookeParshas Korach: An Unfiltered Rant on the Sickness of Comparison & Jealousy
Jealousy rarely announces itself as jealousy. It shows up dressed as fairness, principle, or “I’m just asking questions.” We take the Torah portion of Korach…
The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel BrookeParshas Shelach: When Seeing Becomes Deceiving
One word in Parsha Shelach changes the way we read the whole story: “Lo Sasuru.” We usually hear it as “don’t stray after your heart and your eyes,” but the…
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Parshas Nasso: Rabbeinu Bachaya’s Secret to True Simcha That Most People Get Wrong
We challenge the need to be the hero of a good outcome and ask what success looks like when the goal is bigger than our name. Using Rabbeinu Bechaya on Mishlei…
The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel BrookeParshas Behar & Bechukosai: This One Skill Can Save Your Marriage, Friendships, and Avodas Hashem
If you’ve ever heard the words but missed the message, you already understand the core idea of Parshat Behar Bechukotai. We’re closing Sefer Vayikra and…
The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel BrookeAre You Wasting Your Shabbos? The Parshas Emor Wake-Up Call
Shabbos can be the best day of the week and still feel strangely… normal. If we’re honest, routine can flatten holiness, and “been there, done that” can sneak…
The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel BrookeParshas Acharei Mos/Kedoshim: How to Build Real Discipline in a Culture Obsessed with Pride
Pride is sold as courage, but what happens when pride gets attached to the very things that ruin us? We take Acharei Mot Kedoshim and use it as a lens to talk…
The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel BrookeParshas Tazria/Metzorah: Why You Should Wear Charles Tyrwhitt Shirts, Cole Haan Shoes, and Banana Republic Sweaters
The Torah’s most “uncomfortable” topics sometimes hold the cleanest guidance for real life, and Parsha Tazria Metzora is a prime example. We take the laws of…
The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel BrookeParshas Tzav: What’s More Dangerous Than Climbing Annapurna Solo?
A $40,000 swing can ruin your mood, but it takes one phone call with real medical news to make money feel small. We record from that place, where…
The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel BrookeParshas Vayakhel Pekudei: Forget Likes and Followers — Did You Get Hashem’s Sticker Today?
A five-word phrase repeats eighteen times at the climax of Sefer Shemos, and we think it is Torah’s way of grabbing us by the shoulders. “Kasher Tziva Hashem…
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Parshas Ki Sisa: Why Moshe Smashed The Luchos And What It Teaches About Healthy Guilt (Rebroadcast)
A revelatory moment collapses into a dance floor, and that is where everything breaks. We revisit the Golden Calf not to retell a scandal but to ask a sharper…
The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel BrookeParshas Tetzaveh/Zachor: Cold. Calculated. Amalek.
What if the real battle isn’t choosing the right path—but staying on it once the ground shakes? We take a hard look at Zachor and the charge to remember…
The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel BrookeParshas Terumah: God Doesn’t Need Your Mishkan (But YOU Do!)
A single pasuk sparks a revolution: “Build Me a sanctuary so I may dwell among them.” We take that line seriously and ask sharper questions. What does it mean…
The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel BrookeParshas Mishpatim: God’s Kindergarten: The Lesson Most Adults Still Haven’t Learned
Imagine the world as a bright, noisy classroom, God at the front as a wise teacher, and all of us as kindergartners still learning how to listen, share, and…
The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel BrookeParshas Beshalach: Even Ezra’s Brutal Truth: Why Your ‘Slave Brain’ is Keeping You Broke and Broken
Trapped between the sea and a charging army, most of us freeze. We revisit that iconic crossroads and ask the uncomfortable question Ibn Ezra raises: why…
The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel BrookeWhy I Plan to Buy a Thank You Hashem Hoodie but Won’t Sit in the Back of the Wagon with the Baal Shem Tov
A quiet “thank you” in Tzfas sparked a movement. From that simple beginning, "Thank You Hashem" evolved into a chorus of songs, hoodies, and heartbeats that…
The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel BrookeParshas Vaera: How Hashem Taught Moshe the Secret to Getting Anyone to Listen
Fire and ice fall from the sky, frogs flood the palace, and yet the most surprising instruction isn’t a plague—it’s a posture: speak to Pharaoh as Melech…
The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel BrookeParshas Shemos: Imagine the Way Rebbetzin Batsheva Kanievsky Took Out the Garbage and Reb Moshe Feinstein Poured Milk in His Cheerios
A tyrant schemes, two women defy—and the future shifts. Our story begins in a tense, oppressive Egypt, where fear is weaponized into policy, and cruelty…
The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel BrookeParshas Vayechi: Rule Yourself First
A crown should go to the strongest, the firstborn, or the loudest—unless the Torah is teaching a different law of power. We open Yaakov's closing blessings and…
The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel BrookeParshas Vayigash: Rope by Rope: The Art of Relentless Strategy
The air is tight with silence, the court of Yosef unmoving, and then Yehuda steps forward. That one act—crossing an invisible line of protocol—opens a…
The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel BrookeParshas Mikeitz: Why You Can't Succeed Until You Let Go (The Menasheh Prerequisite)
What if growth isn't about grinding harder, but carrying less? In this episode, we explore Joseph's surprising blueprint for success: first, name your pain to…
The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel BrookeParshas Vayishlach: The War Against Flippancy and Minyan Factories
What if holiness isn’t a place we visit, but a home we build? In Parshat Vayishlach, Chazal offer a powerful progression: Avraham called the sacred site a…
The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel BrookeParshas Vayeitzei: Started From the Bottom, Now We're Here
Angels on a ladder, a promise of land, and a family saga filled with tension set the stage—but the heart of this episode is a piercing question: why do the…
The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel BrookeParshas Toldos: The Voice of Yaakov and the Hands of Esav: Alshich, Mamdani, Kolyakov
Two brothers step onto the world’s stage and show us two kinds of power. Esau strides forward with muscle and heat, living for the rush of now. Jacob moves…
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Parshas Chayei Sarah: The Pious Portable Toilet Service Technician
Grief, generosity, and grounded choices shape the arc from Sarah’s passing to Rivka’s arrival at the well—and they also shape our Mondays. We walk through…
The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel BrookeParshas Vayera: Why God Loved Avraham and Why I Plan to be a Hands-on Father
The week exploded with joy: a healthy baby boy, hospital runs, school interviews for our four-year-old, and more miles on the Parkway than we can count. In the…
The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel BrookeParshas Noach: Noach Against The Tide
A world soaked in deceit, a flood that resets history, a tower that scrapes the sky—all before Abraham even arrives. We walk straight into the heart of those…
The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel BrookeParshas Bereishis: After a Stirring Elul, a Rousing Rosh Hashanah, an Emotional Yom Kippur, and a Rapturous Sukkos, the Question Remains: What Now?
The holidays ignited a spark. Now comes the real test: can we carry that energy into the carpool lane, the Tuesday meeting, and the quiet space before bed? We…
The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel BrookeParshas Nitzavim: You're Repenting the Wrong Way! True Teshuvah is Right in Front of You!
What if our understanding of repentance makes it harder than it needs to be? This insightful exploration of teshuvah (repentance) unveils a revolutionary…
The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel BrookeParshas Ki Savo: Have Some Swag!
Buried within the Torah lies a mitzvah so unexpected and profound that it redefines how we understand spiritual growth. The commandment of Viduy Ma’aser—the…
The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel BrookeParshas Ki Seitzei: Help, I've Lost My Faith!
Have you ever considered that the most valuable possessions we can lose aren't physical at all? In this deeply moving exploration of Parashas Kisete, we…
The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel BrookeParshas Shoftim: MAKE LIKE A TREE, AND GROW!
Have you ever wondered why we're drawn to the majestic presence of ancient trees? There's something profound in their silent testimony to growth, resilience…
The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel BrookeParshas Re’eh: WHY CAN’T IT BE YOU? - Elul 2025 Motivation
What if the very obstacles blocking your spiritual growth are actually divine opportunities in disguise? As we enter the month of Elul—that critical period of…
The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel BrookeParshas Eikev: Don't Tread on Me!
At the heart of Parshas Eikev lies a curious Hebrew word that transforms our understanding of divine blessing. The word "eikev" – typically translated as…
The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel BrookeParshas Vaeschanan: The Wife Thief, the Tomahawk Steak, and the SPCA Volunteer: Three Unbelievable Yesodos You Need to Hear
What if everything you thought you knew about kindness in Judaism was only scratching the surface? In this deeply moving exploration of "chesed," we uncover…
The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel BrookeParshas Devarim - Tisha B’Av: Bring Along Your Golf Clubs, Stroller, and Gemara
What caused the destruction of the Beis Hamikdash? The Talmud provides a surprising, direct answer from God Himself that continues to challenge us today. The…
The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel BrookeParshas Mattos-Masei: Greetings from Koh!
The fog of uncertainty isn't a weakness in our religious experience—it's the proving ground of our most profound faith. Moses spoke to the tribal leaders with…
The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel BrookeParshas Pinchas: What Your Rabbi Isn't Telling You About Reality
What if the Torah isn't just a set of divine rules, but the actual software that runs our universe? Rabbi Aaron Lopiansky's revolutionary 8-minute discourse…
The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel BrookeParshas Balak: Do You Know What Color Your Friend's Kitchen Cabinets Are?
What inspires an enemy to offer praise? Bilaam, the infamous non-Jewish prophet whose prophetic abilities rivaled those of Moshe, was hired to curse the Jewish…
The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel BrookeParshas Korach: The Sad Bald Egg
What drives a distinguished leader to rebel against divine authority? In Parshat Korach, we discover a fascinating psychological insight that resonates…
The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel BrookeParshas Shelach: White Teeth in a Dog Carcass
What if the secret to a fulfilled life isn't about changing your circumstances, but shifting your perspective? This profound exploration of ancient wisdom…
The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel BrookeParshas Behaaloscha: Following the Cloud & Enjoying the Ride of a Hectic Life
The divine cloud that guided the Israelites through the wilderness wasn't just a navigational tool—it was a profound teacher of faith, resilience and cheerful…
The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel BrookeParshas Nasso: ONE HIT WONDER!
The paradox of the Nazarite vow presents one of Judaism's most fascinating spiritual riddles - why would someone who successfully fulfills a voluntary…
The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel BrookeParshas Behar - Bechukosai: Courting the Living Torah
Have you ever considered that Torah might be alive, seeking relationship with those who truly cherish it? This groundbreaking perspective transforms our…
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Parshas Emor: Kiddush Hashem and Seven Hidden Dimensions of Sanctifying God's Name
The sanctification of God's name stands as Judaism's most profound obligation—a mitzvah that transcends mere religious observance to become the very embodiment…
The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel BrookeParshas Acharei Mos - Kedoshim: Billionaires Without Wives: A Torah Lesson on Rootedness
The wealthy billionaire who has everything but lacks a home and wife serves as a powerful metaphor for our spiritual lives in this exploration of the Torah…
The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel BrookeParshas Tazria-Metzorah: Take This One Simple Step, Then Relax and Savor Life!
Could the secret to a longer, happier life be as simple as talking less? That's the provocative wisdom at the heart of Parshat Tazria Metzorah, brought to life…
The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel BrookeParshas Pekudei: 🤯 RAV SHACH REVEALS THE SECRET! The Tiny Alef That Changes EVERYTHING!
A single miniature letter in the Torah scroll holds a revolutionary lesson about spiritual growth. The first word of Leviticus contains a mysteriously tiny…
The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel BrookeParshas Pekudei - Hachodesh: How to Humbly Lift a Blue Whale
The tension between accomplishment and humility stands at the heart of Jewish spiritual life. How do we strive for greatness while remaining modest? This…