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Torah With Simcha!

Torah With Simcha!

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Torah with Simcha begins at a shtender in a living room, with children gathered around.

That is where most of these conversations started — not in a studio, not in a classroom, but at home, around a text, asking the questions that never get old. Who are we? What do we owe each other? What does it mean to live well?

Torah with Simcha brings those conversations to you. Each episode explores a passage, concept, or story from Torah — unpacked through teaching, discussion, and storytelling that brings the ancient world to life. Because the best way to understand a text is often through the stories that surround it.

Whether you are a lifelong learner, just beginning your Jewish journey, or simply someone searching for meaning — you are welcome here. No background required. Just an open mind and a willingness to listen.

Topics include weekly parsha, Jewish law and ethics, Talmudic stories, holiday observance, and the timeless questions that connect ancient wisdom to everyday life — told through the art of story.

New episodes released regularly.

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Presented for educational and spiritual purposes — with meaning.

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  • Honoring Extended Family: A Deeper Look into Kibbud Av Va'Eim

    Honoring Extended Family: A Deeper Look into Kibbud Av Va'Eim
    Jul 2 2026
    Title: Honoring Extended Family: A Deeper Look into Kibbud Av Va'Eim

    Timestamp Breakdown:

    0:00 - 0:56: Introduction to the topic: honoring one's older brother and father's wife (stepmother), even if she's not one's biological mother. The discussion starts with Rebbe's instruction to his children.

    0:56 - 1:59: Rebbe's final words to his children: "Be careful about the covenant of your mother." Initial confusion: why instruct this, as honoring parents is already known?

    1:59 - 2:30: Clarification of Rebbe's statement: "mother" here refers not to their biological mother, but to their father's wife (stepmother).

    2:30 - 3:09: The source for honoring a stepmother: "Et Avicha" in the Torah, which is interpreted to include "Es Aish Es Avicha" (the wife of your father).

    3:09 - 4:06: The source for honoring an older brother: an extra "vav" in "Et Imcha" ("vav yitzeira") is interpreted to include "Achicha HaGadol" (your oldest brother).

    4:06 - 5:12: When is the mitzvah to honor a stepmother applicable? The Gemara answers it's only during the father's lifetime, not after his death. This explains Rebbe's specific command.

    5:12 - 7:07: Rambam's view on honoring a stepmother: it's included in honoring one's father, thus only applicable during the father's lifetime.

    7:07 - 8:13: Transition to honoring an older brother. Ramban's view: the obligation to honor an older brother is also only during the father's lifetime, as degrading his children causes the father pain.

    8:13 - 9:13: Rambam's differing view on older brother: it's implied that the obligation to honor an older brother continues even after the father's death.

    9:13 - 11:01: Elaboration on why honoring an older brother might continue after the father's death, unlike honoring a stepmother. It's not just about the father's honor.

    11:01 - 13:17: Further discussion on the differing opinions regarding the duration of honoring an older brother, and if it applies to any older sibling, not just the eldest.

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    #DeathAndMitzvah

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    Torah with Simcha is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.
    New episodes released regularly — exploring Torah, Jewish thought, and the wisdom that connects ancient text to everyday life.
    Contact: kolsimchaproductions@outlook.com
    Content is shared for educational, spiritual, and inspirational purposes. Sources are cited to the best of our ability. If you find an error or have a question about a source, please email kolsimchaproductions@outlook.com and we will look into it promptly.
    Support the show — exclusive bonus content available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha
    Not affiliated with any synagogue, rabbinical organization, or academic institution. All Torah discussion is offered in the spirit of learning — with meaning.
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    18 min
  • Sheva brachos

    Sheva brachos
    Jun 28 2026
    Mike: The Man, The Myth, The Humor 00:00 Introduction to Mike's humor and underappreciated talent. 01:03 The impact of humor on learning and connection. 02:11 The "Hamper Incident" - a mischievous tale of dorm life. 03:12 Mike's quick thinking and creative problem-solving. 04:13 The "Heater Heist" - humor born from a chilly predicament. 05:20 Defending himself with cleverness. 06:28 Mike's unique approach to problems and finding solutions. 07:33 The mysterious Chazan and the confiscated heater. 08:33 The joy of constant entertainment with Mike. 09:42 The "Clown Music Prank" - a plan to reveal hidden humor. 10:46 The almost-successful April Fool's joke. 11:54 Humor as a spiritual resource and its importance. 12:55 Yitzchak and the humor necessary for survival. 13:58 Humor as a solution to anger and sadness. 14:59 The Gemara's praise for those who bring laughter. 16:03 The Parsha's connection to humor and opposites. 17:07 The "Sphirah Music" dilemma and a funny childhood story. 18:08 The infamous Rabbi Einsik encounter. 19:11 The legendary "Mishnah Berurah" letter. 20:13 Blessing Mike with continued humor and its positive use. #MikeTheHumorist #ComedyKing #TalentAppreciation #DormLifeAdventures #CreativeSolutions #HumorHeals #SpiritualLaughter #JewishHumor #ProblemSolver #ChuckleChampion #Storyteller #ChildhoodMemories #UnexpectedTwists #LaughingThroughLife #WiseCracks #GoodVibesOnly #JoyBringer #HumorIsKey #UnforgettableMoments #BlessingOfLaughter

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/torah-with-simcha--4985090/support.

    Torah with Simcha is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.
    New episodes released regularly — exploring Torah, Jewish thought, and the wisdom that connects ancient text to everyday life.
    Contact: kolsimchaproductions@outlook.com
    Content is shared for educational, spiritual, and inspirational purposes. Sources are cited to the best of our ability. If you find an error or have a question about a source, please email kolsimchaproductions@outlook.com and we will look into it promptly.
    Support the show — exclusive bonus content available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha
    Not affiliated with any synagogue, rabbinical organization, or academic institution. All Torah discussion is offered in the spirit of learning — with meaning.
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    22 min
  • Torah with Simcha: Hilchos Shabbos (2 hours)

    Torah with Simcha: Hilchos Shabbos (2 hours)
    Jun 28 2026
    Torah with Simcha: Halachas of Shabbos 0:00:00 Introduction to the Halachas of Shabbos 0:01:23 Dovi's Borer Example: Cashews0:02:23 Borer: Rachel & Leah's Silverware 0:04:02 Immediate Use for Separation0:05:06 Borer's Scope: Beyond Food0:06:10 Borer and Games: The Debate0:07:11 Borer: Cleaning Up Toys 0:08:14 Borer in Card Games0:10:20 Borer Conditions: Ochel Min Psoles 0:11:21 Borer Exceptions: Fishbone & Peels0:12:21 Dovi's Borer Question: Psoles from Ochel 0:13:44 Utensils and Borer 0:14:45 Pot Lid for Noodles: When Allowed 0:15:48 Shabbos Clothes: Sorting Rules0:16:52 Shabbos Suit: Wearing Overnight 0:17:53 Bug in Soup: Borer Dilemma0:18:59 Removing Mixture: Bug with Soup0:20:01 Zoire & Marakaid: Related Malachas 0:21:09 Zoire: Blowing Dirt from Food 0:22:14 Marakaid: Sorting Dishes0:23:19 Grapes & Faucets: Cleaning Rules0:24:20 Silverware Sorting: Wet Hands Method 0:25:26 Dovi's Insight: Tripping Hazard0:26:28 Sidurim in Shul: Sorting Halacha0:27:30 Sorting Sidurim: Permissible Trick 0:28:03 Peeler and Marakaid0:29:06 Peeler vs. Knife: Peeling Fruit 0:30:08 Slotted Spoon & Nutcracker0:31:16 Pickles and Water: Not a Mixture0:32:25 Cookies on Tray: Sorting After Kiddush0:32:51 Review: Zoire, Borer, Merakid0:34:38 Review: Slotted Spoon & Blowing Hair 0:35:40 Review: Fat on Meat & Silverware0:36:17 Malacha of Oifa and Bishl: Cooking0:37:42 Hot Water on Shabbos: Boiler Issue0:38:53 Instant Tea & Coffee: Pouring Rules0:40:06 Ladle and Hot Pot: Drying Rules0:41:10 Baked to Cooked: Croutons & Soup0:42:12 Cooked to Baked: Chicken on Blech0:43:12 Blech Rules: Cold Food0:44:17 Uncooked Vegetables & Hot Food0:45:21 Blech Definition and Yadzel0:47:46 Cholent on Shabbos: Hot Food Tradition 0:48:55 Blech Areas & Cholent Water 0:50:14 Stirring Food: Cooked & Uncooked 0:51:52 Cover of Cholent: Not Fully Cooked 0:53:00 Returning Pot to Blech: Conditions0:54:27 Crock Pot: Returning Insert0:55:16 Review: Cooking and Baking0:56:57 Malawayn: Bleaching or Laundering0:58:01 Stains on Garments: Removing Rules0:59:12 Wet Clothes: Drying Rules1:00:23 Dust on Suit: Removing Rules1:01:32 Mud on Hands: Cleaning Rules1:02:35 Review: Stains, Water, Dust1:03:46 Malachas: Soivea, Misakh, Oreg, Potsaya 1:04:52 Potholder Frame: Malacha Violations1:06:00 Loose Thread & Snagged Material 1:06:24 Review: Cosmetics, Cherries, Threads1:07:43 Kosher Tying & Matir Untying1:08:44 Single Knot & Bag Tying1:09:43 Trash Bag on Shabbos: Permitted Ways1:10:47 Untying Knots: Exceptions1:11:58 Shoelaces & Tightening Tzitzis 1:12:59 Review: Knots on Shabbos 1:14:01 Sewing or Uniting: Tearing for Purpose1:15:02 Disposable Diaper & Band-Aid1:16:07 Zippers, Velcro, & Book Pages1:17:08 Opening Food Packages: Halacha1:18:12 Coffee Creamer & Toilet Paper 1:20:18 Tightening Loose Buttons: Prohibited1:21:26 Diaper Taping & Band-Aid Placement1:22:19 Opening Food Packages: Destructive Way 1:23:22 Coffee Creamer & Toilet Paper: Shinoi 1:24:24 Review: Sewing, Tying, Opening 1:26:32 Review: Glued Pages 1:28:45 Trapping & Spraying Insects1:30:10 Dash & Tochain: Threshing & Grinding1:31:15 Sponge & Baby Wipes: Squeezing Water1:32:22 Snowballs & Cutting Vegetables1:33:23 Ground Foods & Mud 1:34:25 Medicine on Shabbos: Gezera1:35:25 Squeezing Fruit & Lemon1:36:27 Dicing Onions & Matzah1:37:32 Mud on Shoes & Medicine 1:38:19 Baby Wipes & Grapefruit1:39:22 Lemon into Tea & Fish1:40:26 Review: Dash & Tochain 1:41:28 Cutting Onions & Grating Cheese1:42:29 Matzah Crumb: Not Ground1:43:33 Maamir: Gathering Rules1:44:35 Lush: Kneading & Baby Cereal1:45:38 Instant Oatmeal & Mayonnaise1:46:45 Review: Baby Cereal & Lush1:47:49 Permissible Way to Make Cereal1:48:21 Unusual Way to Stir1:49:22 Instant Pudding & Chunky Tuna1:50:28 Baby Formula & Sugar#TorahWithSimcha #ShabbosHalacha #HalachaExplained #JewishLaw #ShabbosRules #Borer #Zoire #Marakaid #Oifa #Bishl #Malawayn #TyingKnots #SewingOnShabbos #Dash #Tochain #Lush #RabbinicDecrees #PracticalHalacha #JewishEducation #DoviBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/torah-with-simcha--4985090/support.Torah with Simcha is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes released regularly — exploring Torah, Jewish thought, and the wisdom that connects ancient text to everyday life.Contact: kolsimchaproductions@outlook.comContent is shared for educational, spiritual, and inspirational purposes. Sources are cited to the best of our ability. If you find an error or have a question about a source, please email kolsimchaproductions@outlook.com and we will look into it promptly.Support the show — exclusive bonus content available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simchaNot affiliated with any synagogue, rabbinical organization, or academic institution. All Torah discussion is offered in the spirit of learning — with meaning.
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