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Although the words of the Torah, Chazal, and Rishonim may at times seem simple, they are deeply layered with profound insights and lessons. This podcast explores the hidden depths beneath seemingly straightforward statements in Rashi, Aggadata, and other Torah sources.

Podcast · By Elie Feder · English · Official site

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Sep 16, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 16, 2026

    3 Types of Teshuva (opens the original)

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    The Gemara in Yomah 86a discusses three types of Teshuva: from love, from fear, and from afflictions. We analyze these types and their features.

  2. Episode · Sep 9, 2026

    Hayom Haras Olam (opens the original)

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    Why do we say this paragraph after each of the middle Brachos of musaf Rosh Hashana. How is it different from Zichronos? And what’s it all about?

  3. Episode · Sep 2, 2026

    Vidui Maaser and Hashkifa (opens the original)

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    Zoom summary: The meeting focused on understanding the meaning and context of the Vidui Maaser prayer, particularly the phrase "look out from Your holy abode from the heavens." Elie explored the anthropomorphic language and its implications, referencing Rashi and Ramban to discuss the nature of Hashem's providence and how it relates to the mitzvot performed by the Jewish people. The group examined the structure of the three-year cycle of tithing and the significance of the confession at its conc

  4. Episode · Jul 29, 2026

    Why Does Hashem Trick Idolaters? (opens the original)

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    Rashi tells us that Hashem tricks idolaters to worship the heavenly bodies (Devarim 4:19) and Baal Tzefon (Shmos 14:2). Why would He do this? It doesn’t seem just.

  5. Episode · Jul 22, 2026

    Two Facets of Teshuva on Tisha B’av (opens the original)

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    We discuss the two Halachik aspects of Tisha B’av and show how they have philosophical analogues which motivate two different types of Teshuva.

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