The Thinking Talmudist Podcast shares select teachings of Talmud in a fresh, insightful and meaningful way. Many claim that they cannot learn Talmud because it is in ancient Aramaic or the concepts are too difficult. Well, no more excuses. In this podcast you will experience the refreshing and eye-opening teachings while gaining an amazing appreciation for the divine wisdom of the Torah and the depths of the Talmud.
Every week a new, deep, and inspiring piece of brilliance will be selected from the Talmud for discussion by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH (Houston, Texas).
This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by David & Susan Marbin
Latest Episodes
Ep 112 - The Wealth That Never Runs Out [Ketubot 67b]
In this episode of the Thinking Talmudist Podcast, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe continues exploring the Gemara in Tractate Ketubot, uncovering profound lessons about charity, hum...
Ep 111 - The Shocking Consequence of Faking Poverty [Ketubot 68a]
In this episode of the Thinking Talmudist, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe continues the Talmud's discussion in Tractate Kesubos (68a), examining the Torah's delicate balance betwee...
Ep 110 - Charity Is About More Than Money [Ketubot 67a]
In this episode of the Thinking Talmudist, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explores one of the Torah's most profound teachings on charity, dignity, and human sensitivity through a f...
Ep 109 - The Rainmaker 2: How Greatness Is Built One Choice at a Time [Taanis 25a]
In this continuation of the "Rainmaker" narratives from Tractate Ta'anit, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explores profound lessons about poverty, faith, honesty, prayer, and person...
Ep 108 - The Rainmakers: Why Simple Prayers Move Heaven [Taanis 24b]
In this episode of the Thinking Talmudist, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe continues exploring the Talmud's fascinating accounts of the "rainmakers"—sages whose prayers brought life...