In a world of "fake news" and manipulation, what does the Torah mean when it says, "Distance yourself from a false word"?

Rav Shlomo Katz examines the radical ethics of truth through the lens of the Chofetz Chaim and the Kotzker Rebbe. He reveals that Emet (Truth) is not merely about facts; it is the "Narrow Bridge" that allows us to cross the confusion of this world.

Drawing on the profound insights of the Sfass Emes and Rebbe Nachman of Breslov, Rav Shlomo explains that even "facts" can become lies if they are used for manipulation or to serve a personal agenda. We learn why the Torah uses the unique language of "distancing" only regarding falsehood, teaching us that Sheker is a spiritual poison that leaves no room for a relationship with the Divine.

This episode is a manual for building a life on the shaky yet solid foundation of absolute honesty.

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Why do we say "We will do" (Na'aseh) before "We will hear" (Nishma)?

In this illuminating shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz shares a powerful parable about a father and son walking through a dark forest. The father tells the son to grab whatever "treasures" he can find on the path, promising to explain their value only once they reach the light of home.

This, Rav Shlomo explains, is the secret of Crown Knowledge (Keter). Drawing on the Rebbe Rashab (The 5th Lubavitcher Rebbe), we learn that Na'aseh is the trust to collect the Mitzvos now in the darkness of this world, while Nishma is the prayer to understand their infinite depth later.

This episode teaches us that true connection to Hashem isn't about knowing all the answers upfront, but about trusting the Father enough to fill our pockets with treasures we can't yet see.

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Is holiness an external achievement, or is it simply a return to who we already are?

Rav Shlomo Katz explores the revolutionary thought of Rav Kook on the concept of Teva (nature). He explains that while the rest of the world is often distracted by "fake culture" and scientific "riots" in the soul, a Jew’s true strength lies in being "natural"—attaining a state of purity where we don't need to understand a command in order to do it.

Rav Shlomo discusses why Na'aseh (doing) comes before Nishmah (hearing), comparing it to a bee that builds a perfect hive without going to engineering school—it is simply its nature. Highlighting the unique spiritual atmosphere of the Land of Israel, he explains why the work of Teshuvah is only fully possible in our "natural habitat," where we can finally stop being apologetic for our natural character and embrace our Godly source.

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