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Torah and Stories with Rabbi Liff — 362 episodes
Parshas Vaeschanan: The Koach of Tefillah After Tisha B’Av
Rav Shabsi Yudelevich’s Mezuzah Compromise
Parshas Vaeschanan: Shabbos Nachamu, Tefillah, and Finding Comfort After Tisha B'Av
Parshas Devarim — The Torah's Blueprint for Tochacha
Parshas Devarim: Giving Tochacha With the Backstory — A Vort from Rav Shimshon Pincus
Rav Mordechai Gifter at the Kosel: Knowing What the Churban Is
From the Tunnels to the Chuppah: The Story of Sasha and Sapir
Parshas Matos: Moshe Rabbeinu and the Middah of Hakaras HaTov
Parshas Matos-Masei: From the Tunnels to the Chuppah — Chizuk for Chodesh Menachem Av
חכמה מול מסורת
The Halachos of Kanaus and the Way of Shalom
The Petek at the Kosel That Said Thank You
Parshas Pinchas: Thank You at the Kosel, and the Limits of Kanaus
How Torah and Tefila Help All of Klal Yisrael
The Alter's Good Morning
Parshas Chukas-Balak: Balak, Bilaam, and the Other Side of the Coin
Parshas Chukas: Trust in Hashem alone, not in worldly powers
Parshas Shlach: Building a Jewish home with spiritual foundation
Shavuos
Parshas Bamidbar: Preparation and the counting toward receiving Torah
Parshas Behar-Bechukosai: Learning from loss and the path of mussar
Parshas Emor: Moving forward through suspended times
Parshas Acharei Mos-Kedoshim: Living with true character, not just appearances
Parshas Tazria-Metzora: Guarding our speech, learning from the Chafetz Chaim
Parshas Shmini: Recognizing miracles amid uncertainty and war
Erev Pesach 2026
Parshas Tzav: Faith and gratitude amid difficulty
Parshas Vayikra: Drawing closer through offerings and miracles
Parshas Vayakhel-Pekudei: The cloud and fire guiding us through exile and redemption
Parshas Ki Sisa: Counting together and the breaking of the tablets
Parshas Terumah: Building the Mishkan and the power of Torah learning
Parshas Mishpatim: Jewish courts and the nature of testimony
Parshas Yisro: Honoring parents and the Shechina within
Hesped for my Mother 2026
Parshas Bo: Light from darkness, moving forward with faith
Parshas Vaera: Justice and mercy within the One God
Parshas Shmos: Learning Torah and Tehillim to endure exile
Parshas Vayechi: Completing Bereishis, the work of building the person
Parshas Bereishis: Beginning anew with recognition of the Divine
Sukkos Chol HaMoed 2025
Parshas Haazinu: Hearing the heavens, feeling the pain of our people
Parshas Vayelech: Recognizing our greatness and opening our hearts to teshuva
Parshas Nitzavim: Standing before Hashem with truth and unity
Parshas Ki Seitzei: Going to battle against enemies, not brothers
Parshas Shoftim: Unity among brothers in times of trial
Parshas Reeh: Seeing the bigger picture in Elul
Parshas Ekev: Eretz Yisrael and the greatness of the land
Parshas Vaeschanan: Finding strength amid sorrow and uncertainty
Parshas Devarim: Rebuilding ourselves through positive mussar
Parshas Matos-Masei: Nechama and the eternal nature of Torah
Parshas Pinchas: Zealousy for Hashem must come from pure motives
Parshas Balak: The power of Torah learning and the pursuit of honor
Parshas Chukas: Understanding Hashem's ways through the Parah Adumah
Parshas Korach: Emunas Chachamim and the lesson of Korach
Parshas Behaaloscha: Faith in Hashem alone during uncertain times
Parshas Nasso: Balance in life after receiving Torah
Parshas Bamidbar: Hashem's counting of Klal Yisrael and their preciousness
Parshas Behar-Bechukosai: Kedusha in the physical world and our role as Klal Yisrael
Parshas Emor: Gratitude for miracles and prayer for the future
Parshas Acharei Mos-Kedoshim: Entering the Holy of Holies with proper caution
Parshas Shlach 2025 Shiur: The sin of the spies and seeing good in others
Parshas Shlach: Trust in Hashem when we cannot understand
Parshas Tazria-Metzora: Truth in a world of falsehood, and the accounting of the soul
Parshas Shmini: The silence of Aaron and the transmission of Torah's secrets
Shevii Shel Pesach 2025
Parshas Tzav: Preparing heart and home for Pesach
Parshas Vayikra: Keeping the flame of our Mesorah alive
Parshas Pekudei: Following Hashem's command over personal intention
Parshas Pekudei
Parshas Vayakhel: Tahara and preparation through the four special parshiyos
Purim
Parshas Tetzaveh: Knowing your purpose and role in serving Hashem
Parshas Terumah: Giving and receiving, the reciprocal nature of tzedakah
Parshas Mishpatim: Compromise in monetary law, dignity of the vulnerable
Parshas Yisro: Hearing and internalizing the message of Kriyas Yam Suf
Parshas Beshalach: Freedom from inner Egypt through simcha and emunah
Parshas Bo: Hashem's presence guides us through exile and redemption
Parshas Vaera: Finding strength through Hashem's covenant in difficult times
Parshas Shmos: Torah learning and long life through Shnayim Mikra
Parshas Vayechi: Gathering together to strengthen faith in exile
Parshas Vayigash: Reconciliation reveals truth in darkness
Parshas Vayigash: The future of our children and true chinuch
Parshas Mikeitz: Yosef's redemption and the coming of salvation
Parshas Mikeitz: Light in darkness, serving Hashem with clarity
Parshas Vayeshev: Yaakov's test of faith and the seeds of Mashiach
Parshas Vayeshev: Chanukah lights and Jewish continuity
Parshas Vayishlach: Yaakov's three preparations against Esau
Parshas Vayishlach: The angels Yaakov sent were his own mitzvos
שיחה מהרב יהושע ליף וישלח יסוד האמת
Parshas Vayetzei: Yaakov's hiddenness and connection to Hashem in exile
Parshas Vayetzei: Yaakov's stone pillow and the nature of machlokes
Parshas Toldos: Gratitude and the promise of redemption
Parshas Toldos: Yaakov and Esav: the pursuit of meaningful Torah
Parshas Chayei Sarah: Finding gratitude in life's blessings
Parshas Vayera: Faith when redemption seems impossible
Parshas Vayera: Chesed, bris, and the promise of renewal
Parshas Lech Lecha: Trust in Hashem's protection amid uncertainty
Parshas Lech Lecha: Avraham's journey and the blessing of chesed
Parshas Noach: The character of the righteous after the flood
Parshas Noach: The Ark's measurements and the nature of evil
Parshas Bereishis: Creating the world and our inheritance of the land
Shmini Atzeres Simchas Torah
Succos
Yom Kippur
Parshas Nitzavim-Vayelech: Standing firm through gratitude and truth
Parshas Ki Savo: Recognizing Torah as the greatest good
Parshas Ki Seitzei: Listening to the voice of the shofar
Parshas Shoftim: Seeking guidance through difficulty and division
Parshas Re'eh: Seeing the blessing through the lens of Elul
Parshas Ekev: Keeping mitzvos even in difficult times
Parshas Vaeschanan: Finding strength in exile and awaiting redemption
Parshas Devarim: Trusting in Hashem during times of uncertainty
Parshas Matos-Masei: Relying on prayer and Torah amid conflict
Parshas Pinchas: Pinchas standing for Kedusha against spiritual decline
Parshas Balak: Balak's recognition that spiritual power cannot be conquered
Parshas Chukas: The Parah Adumah and strengthening Torah
Parshas Korach: The deeper meaning of conflict and peace
Parshas Shlach: Speaking good of Eretz Yisrael, the spiritual vision
Parshas Behaaloscha: The Menorah's light and trusting in Hashem's protection
Parshas Nasso: Continuing the kabbalah of Torah after Shavuos
Shavuos
Parshas Bamidbar: Teaching others' children as our own
Parshas Bechukosai: Torah attachment brings peace to the land
Rabbi Liff's Version Of טוב להודות
Parshas Behar: Finding joy in mitzvos during difficult times
Parshas Emor: Patience and bearing burdens with dignity
Parshas Kedoshim: Holiness through trust in Hashem alone
Parshas Acharei Mos: The power of Torah learning and gratitude after Pesach
Shabbos Chol Hamoed Pesach
Parshas Metzora: Recognizing miracles and divine protection
Parshas Tazria: Our true defense is serving Hashem with devotion
Parshas Shmini: Seizing the moment and overcoming shame
Parshas Tzav: Faith in darkness and the power of Torah learning
Parshas Vayikra: Beginning the service offerings and elevating ourselves
Parshas Pekudei: Divine presence guides us through all circumstances
Parshas Vayakhel: Unity and wholeness through shared responsibility
Parshas Ki Sisa: The half shekel and the power of giving
Parshas Tetzaveh: Finding joy and continuity amid difficulty
My Niggun משכנס אדר מרבה בשמחה
Parshas Terumah: Building the Mishkan and dwelling among us
Parshas Mishpatim: Learning Torah through connection to a Rebbe
Parshas Yisro: Matan Torah and the transmission of Torah through generations
Parshas Beshalach: The Splitting of the Sea and Finding One's Bashert
Parshas Bo: Leaving the narrowness within us
Growing up in Rav Ruderman's Baltimore
Parshas Vaera: Hidden mercy within divine judgment
Parshas Shmos: Moshe's birth and the power of faithful action
Parshas Vayechi: Maintaining spiritual greatness in exile
Parshas Vayigash: Yaakov and Yosef reunite, reconciliation between brothers
Parshas Mikeitz: Yosef's sudden redemption and the nature of salvation
Parshas Vayeshev: Constant growth in mitzvos and spiritual service
Parshas Vayetzei: Yaakov in exile and trusting Hashem through darkness
Parshas Toldos: The voice of Yaakov, the hands of Esav
Parshas Chayei Sarah: Finding strength through acceptance of Hashem's will
The Obligation of a Ben Torah During War Time
Parshas Vayera: Belief in Hashem's power during difficult times
Parshas Lech Lecha: Avraham's tests and building through faith
Parshas Noach: Unity as our strength in times of trial
Parshas Bereishis: Creation as foundation for faith and strength
Simchas Torah
Shorts - Simchas Torah
Succos
Parshas Haazinu-Yom Kippur: Perspective on the physical and spiritual before Yom Kippur
Shorts - Parshas Haazinu
Rosh Hashanah
Parshas Nitzavim-Vayelech: Opening our hearts before the new year
Shorts - Parshas Nitzavim-Vayelech
Parshas Ki Savo: Recognizing goodness and gratitude before Rosh Hashanah
Shorts - Parshas Ki Savo
Parshas Ki Seitzei: Going to battle against the inner enemy
Shorts - Parshas Ki Seitzei
Parshas Shoftim: Appointing judges within and judging ourselves
Parshas Reeh: Choosing the right path in Elul
Parshas Ekev: The value of small mitzvos and the holiness of Eretz Yisrael
Parshas Vaeschanan: Moshe's prayers and yearning for the land
Parshas Devarim: Understanding the deeper story behind what we see
Parshas Matos-Masei: Journeys, boundaries, and the voice of Hashem
Parshas Pinchas: Returning to the proper path during times of trouble
Parshas Chukas-Balak: The power of prayer versus the way of the nations
Parshas Korach-Chukas: We cannot comprehend all of Hashem's ways
Parshas Shlach-Korach: Lashon Hara, Machloikes, and the foundation of Korach's rebellion
Parshas Behaaloscha-Shlach: Learning from the spies and speaking positively
Parshas Nasso-Behaaloscha: Accepting Torah and kindling the light within
Shavuos
Parshas Behar-Bechukosai: Shemitah, Yovel, and trusting in Hashem's providence
Parshas Emor: Honoring the King while keeping Torah
Parshas Acharei Mos-Kedoshim: Balancing kindness and strength in our lives
Parshas Tazria-Metzora: Building the world through our small actions
Parshas Shmini: Taking emunah from Yetzias Mitzrayim into our lives
Parshas Tzav: Gratitude and transmission through Pesach
Hashkafas HaTorah on Where Israel is Heading | Zoom Shmooze 3/30/23
Parshas Vayikra: Moshe's humility and the small aleph in Vayikra
Parshas Vayakhel-Pekudei: The Mishkan's completion and divine presence with us
Parshas Ki Sisa: Tumah and Kedusha from Purim through Pesach
Parshas Tetzaveh: Moshe's hidden presence and spiritual legacy
Parshas Terumah: Simcha in Adar and the power of truth
Parshas Mishpatim: Lifting our heads through tragedy and Shabbos
Parshas Yisro: Hearing Hashem's message through world events
Parshas Beshalach: When man plans and Hashem laughs
Parshas Bo: Unity and compassion as the path to redemption
Parshas Vaera: Divine judgment and mercy in times of tragedy
Parshas Shmos: Beginning of exile and redemption in our lives
Parshas Vayechi: Yaakov's passing and the beginning of exile
The 50th Yartzhait of reb Dovid Kronglass ZT"L | Zoom Shmooze 1/2/23
Parshas Vayigash: The Chesed of Hashem and Building a Yeshiva
Parshas Mikeitz: Effort and Divine assistance on Chanukah
Parshas Vayeshev: Yosef as symbol of Jewish people and light
Parshas Vayishlach: Yaakov and Esau, gaiva and emunah in exile
Parshas Vayetzei: Yaakov's hiddenness and the power of our batei medrash
Parshas Toldos: The voice of Yaakov in times of darkness
Parshas Chayei Sarah: The power of prayer and connection to our ancestors
Parshas Vayera: The midah of chesed in Avraham Avinu
Parshas Lech Lecha: Avraham's tests and becoming a father to the nation
Parshas Noach: The character of a tzaddik through his deeds
Chosson Torah or Chosson Bereishis? | Zoom Shmooze 10/26/22
Parshas Bereishis: The hidden depths of creation and gratitude for life
Shabbos Chol Hamoed
Parshas Haazinu: Preserving simcha after the Yom Tovim
Parshas Vayelech: Moshe's final day and the power of teshuvah
Rosh Hashanah - A Time of Light | Zoom Shmooze 9/24/22
Parshas Nitzavim: Standing before Hashem with gratitude and love for all Jews
Parshas Ki Savo: Gratitude as tikkun for Adam's sin
Reflections on Queen Elizabeth and True Royalty | Zoom Shmooze 9/15/22
Parshas Ki Seitzei: Building a Jewish home with spiritual foundation
Parshas Shoftim: Judges, self-judgment, and the coming month of Elul
Parshas Reeh: Elul as renewal and reclaiming tahara
Parshas Ekev: Trust in Hashem through difficult times
Parshas Vaeschanan: Moshe's longing for Eretz Yisrael and our attachment to Kedushas HaMakom
Parshas Devarim: Yearning for connection and truth on Shabbos Chazon
Rav Yosef Shalom Eliashiv zt"l - The Lessons We Learn | Zoom Shmooze 7/28/22
Parshas Masei (Matos): Journeys of the soul and recognizing miracles
Personal Stories With Rav Yosef Shalom Eliashiv zt"l | Zoom Shmooze 7/26/22
Parshas Matos (Pinchas): Keeping our word and honoring pledges
Parshas Pinchas (Balak): The power of one person to change everything
Reb Yaakov Yitzchok Ruderman zt"l | Zoom Shmooze 7/12/22
Parshas Balak (Chukas): Finding strength when the world seems unstable
The Chazon Ish and Reb Beinush Finkel | Zoom Shmooze 6/29/22
Parshas Chukas (Korach): The parah adumah and bringing peace
Parshas Korach (Shlach): Jealousy and machloikes destroy from within
Parshas Shlach (Behaaloscha): The spies and speaking positively about Eretz Yisrael
Parshas Behaaloscha (Nasso): Taking Kabbalah from Shavuos into our lives
Parshas Nasso (Bamidbar): The honor of Torah and those who carry it
Parshas Bamidbar (Bechukosai): Cherishing Klal Yisrael and the value of life
Parshas Bechukosai (Behar): Yiras Shamayim as foundation for brachas and growth
The Life of Reb Abba Yakov Liff zt”l | Zoom Shmooze 5/16/22
Parshas Behar (Emor): Kedusha of Eretz Yisrael and trusting Hashem's providence
Parshas Emor (Kedoshim): Standing for our brother's blood
Parshas Kedoshim (Acharei Mos): Pesach's lasting impact and personal growth
Parshas Acharei Mos: Gratitude and miracles on the last day of Pesach
Pesach
Parshas Metzora: Shabbos HaGadol and the miracles of redemption
Reb Chaim and I Went to the Beach Together | Zoom Shmooze 3/30/22
Parshas Tazria: Three Sefrei Torah and our connection to them
Parshas Shmini: The death of the Tzaddik as atonement for Klal Yisrael
Rav Chaim Kanievsky zt"l | Zoom Shmooze 3/21/22
Purim Torah - Parshas Tzav
Ukraine - The Modern Day Megillah | Zoom Shmooze 3/10/22
Parshas Vayikra: Moshe's humility and the power of prayer
Torah Hashkafa on the War in Ukraine | Shmooze in Yeshiva Zeev HaTorah
Parshas Pekudei: The cloud and fire guiding us through exile
Parshas Vayakhel: Giving from the heart and unity in times of danger
Rav Shach (part 2) | Zoom Shmooze 2/16/22
Parshas Ki Sisa: The half-shekel and the lesson of sharing
Parshas Tetzaveh: The hidden presence of Moshe in this week
Parshas Terumah: Building the Mishkan with pure intent
NEW SERIES - Rav Shach (part 1) | Zoom Shmooze 1/27/22
Parshas Mishpatim: Laws between people come from Sinai, not just logic
Today's World Thru the Prism of the Torah | Zoom Shmooze 1/20/22
Parshas Yisro: Receiving Torah with faith through all circumstances
Current Events in Israel | Zoom Shmooze 1/13/22
Parshas Beshalach: Finding your unique path through spiritual struggle
Parshas Bo: The promise of reward alongside suffering
Parshas Vaera: Bearing the burden and finding light in exile
Parshas Shmos: Family strength as foundation for exile
Parshas Vayechi: Strength through unity and spiritual resilience in exile
Playing Sports Like A Yid | Torah and Sports ep2
Parshas Vayigash: Speaking truth with compassion when relationships are strained
Parshas Mikeitz - Chanukah: Dreams, spiritual power, and quality over quantity
Parshas Vayeshev: Truth and faith through suffering
Parshas Vayishlach: Yaakov's encounter with Esav and current times
The Torah Hashkafa on the World of Sports | Torah and Sports
Parshas Vayetzei: Yaakov in exile and maintaining Torah values
Parshas Toldos: The enduring battle between material and spiritual values
Parshas Chayei Sarah: Life's seasons of loss and blessing
Parshas Vayera: Avraham's chesed and why Hashem revealed His plan
Stories of Gedolim from Yesteryear | Zoom Shmooze 10/14/21
Parshas Lech Lecha: Finding your unique path in serving Hashem
Parshas Noach: Maintaining holiness as we enter the mundane months
Parshas Bereishis: Creation, purpose, and the vastness of Hashem's world
Shabbos Chol Hamoed
Parshas Ha'azinu: The joy of returning the King's crown after Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur
Parshas Vayelech: Returning to Torah as the path of repentance
One Step at a Time | Zoom Shmooze 9/2/21
Parshas Nitzavim: Standing together and responsibility for one another
The King and I | Zoom Shmooze 8/26/21
Parshas Ki Savo: Gratitude and recognizing Hashem's constant goodness
The Shofar is Blowing Big Time | Zoom Shmooze 8/19/21
Parshas Ki Seitzei: Overcoming the yetzer hara through teshuvah in Elul
Ani L'Dodi V'Dodi Li - אני לדודי ודודי לי | Zoom Shmooze 8/12/21
Parshas Shoftim: Following Hashem with simplicity, not seeking hidden knowledge
The Shocking Story of Jackie Mason | Zoom Shmooze 8/4/21
Parshas Re'eh: Opening our hands to the poor with consistency
Parshas Ekev: Recognizing Hashem's hand through simple blessings
Parshas Vaeschanan: Moshe's plea and the goodness of Hashem
Parshas Devarim: Feeling the destruction, mourning with connection
A World Without Moshiach | Zoom Shmooze 7/8/21
Parshas Matos-Masei: The power of speech and vows in Jewish life
Surfside Tragedy | Zoom Shmooze 7/1/21
Parshas Pinchas: Pinchas and the covenant of peace
Parshas Balak: Truth versus deception in the conflict between Bilaam and Balak
Creating a Better Place in Today’s World | Zoom Shmooze 6/17/21
Parshas Chukas: The power of one act of kindness
Medinat Israel | Zoom Shmooze 6/10/21
Parshas Korach: The anatomy of discord and pursuing peace
Modern Day Meraglim | Zoom Shmooze 6/3/21
Parshas Shlach: The spies and the sanctity of the land
World-Wide Anti Semitism | Zoom Shmooze 5/27/21
Parshas Beha'aloscha: Unity of Klal Yisrael through the Menorah's light
Parshas Nasso: Raising ourselves up through Torah learning
Sirens - Missiles - Anarchy - Eretz Yisroel Under Attack | Zoom Shmooze 5/13/21
Parshas Bamidbar: Being counted and our individual purpose
Parshas Behar-Bechukosai: Emunah through Shemitah and the lessons of the 45
Meiron Tragedy | Zoom Shmooze 5/3/21
Parshas Emor: Valuing every Jewish soul and influencing children through example
The 33rd Yartzheit of Rav Abba Yakov Liff zt"l | Zoom Shmooze 4/29/21
Parshas Acharei Mos-Kedoshim: Love of neighbor as the antidote to harsh judgment
Thank You Hashem | Zoom Shmooze 4/22/21
Parshas Tazria-Metzora: Lashon Hara and the purpose of man
Israel and America | Zoom Shmooze 4/15/21
Parshas Shmini: Seizing the moment, overcoming shame in service
Acharon Shel Pesach
Pesach | Zoom Shmooze 4/1/21
Parshas Tzav: The Korban Ola and overcoming inner struggle
Parshas Vayikra: Purity of children and the purpose of offerings
The True Way to Clean For Pesach | Zoom Shmooze 3/18/21
Parshas Vayakhel-Pekudei: Building the Mishkan from theory to practice
Pesach 2021: Why is this Year Different | Zoom Shmooze 3/11/21
Parshas Ki Sisa: The parah aduma and using our character traits wisely
Post Purim Wrap | Zoom Shmooze 3/4/21
Parshas Tetzaveh: Teaching students to stand on their own
Parshas Terumah: Pure intent in giving and education
Parshas Mishpatim: Laws between man and fellow man, connected to the divine
Parshas Yisro: Preparation for receiving Torah with strength and humility
Parshas Beshalach: Singing praise and adorning the mitzvos
Parshas Bo: Hardening of hearts and the power to change
Parshas Vaera: Mercy hidden within judgment, and the will to connect with Hashem
Parshas Shmos: Learning Torah as strength through exile
Parshas Vayechi: Yaakov's life continues through Torah study
Parshas Vayigash: Yaakov and Yosef reunite, accepting Hashem's will
Parshas Mikeitz: Yosef's redemption and the nature of salvation
Parshas Vayeshev: Finding brotherhood through difficult times
Parshas Vayishlach: Yaakov's preparation for Galus and the virtue of humility
Parshas Vayetzei: Miracles in Yaakov's journey and the value of humility
Parshas Toldos: The power of brachas and Yaakov's inheritance
Parshas Chayei Sarah: Life continues through building and legacy
Parshas Vayera: True friendship and chesed over personal spirituality
Parshas Lech Lecha: Following Hashem's will through life's journey
Parshas Noach: True offspring of the righteous are good deeds
Parshas Bereishis: Torah as the foundation and purpose of creation
Celebrating a Simcha During Covid 19 | Zoom Shmooze 7/1/20
Seeing the Good | Zoom Shmooze 6/24/20