A weekly stimulating class on various Jewish topics. From traditional Jewish holiday customs to complex aggadic passages in the Talmud, Rabbi Avi Farkas of The Norfolk Kollel simplifies traditional Torah hashkafa to be easily understood and integrated into the lives of every type of Jew.
Latest episodes
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23 min
The Three Pillars of the World
Why is the first chapter of Pirkei Avos replete with the number three? Join me as we journey together with the Maharal of Prague and build a masterpiece of wisdom, uncovering the i…
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21 min
Why be Jewish?
The Haggadah we read on the Eve of Passover is not merely a collection of verses and an age-old fable. The Seder night is the foundation of the Jewish tradition in a way that is ju…
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20 min
Contradictions within the Passover Seder
The Passover Seder is replete with contradictions and hidden themes. Why do we dip as a sign of freedom, but we dip the bitter herb (marror) which signifies bondage? The Matzah rep…
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23 min
How do we Destroy Amalek Today?
Why are we still dwelling on the war that Amalek waged with us so many years ago? What makes this attack different than the multitudes of other attacks against the Jewish people? D…
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22 min
What's Hiding in the Hamentashen?
What do the customs of Purim; the Hamentash and dressing up on Purim, symbolize? discover how these customs are really a symbol of God's hidden miracles throughout Jewish history.…
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42 min
A Mountain Goat and the Fixed Mindset
Why do we set lofty goals, only to quit when things start getting difficult? Why do we fantasize about the life we want to live, but never actually work towards attaining it? In th…
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17 min
Tu B'Shevat, Planting for the Future
Discover the deeper meaning of planting trees and maintaining the environment. Learn how Tu B'Shevat symbolizes working for the next generation.
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29 min
Stormy Seas (Part Two)
In this episode, we discuss how Hashem promises the Jewish nation that He will always be with us in exile. We are God's partner in revealing His name, and therefore, Hashem is prot…
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23 min
The Aircraft Carrier in Stormy Seas (Part 1)
In this class, we explore life's challenges using the metaphor of a ship out at sea. Some of life's challenges put just the boat at risk But others, threaten the actual crewmembers…
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31 min
The Juggler and the King
A Torah approach to balancing physical pursuits with spiritual ones.