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. 21 - When I Left Egypt [Pesachim 116a]
In this episode of the Thinking Talmudist Podcast (Ep. 21), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe learns from Tractate Pesachim 116a where the Talmud shares the depths of what is obligate...
Ep 106 - She Skipped Pesach Seder to Prove THIS to Hashem – Mind-Blowing! [Megillah 15b]
In this gripping episode, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe tackles a question that has troubled him for years: Why did Esther invite Haman (and Ahasuerus) to a banquet instead of imm...
Ep 105 - Prayer That Changes Reality: Stories of Rain, Beauty, and Fate [Ta'anit 23b]
In this episode on Ta'anit 23b, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explores the legacy of Choni HaMe'agel through his grandson Chanon HaNechba (Hanan the Hidden). When the world needed...
Ep 52 - Spiritual Kinship of Purim and Yom Kippur: Insights into Prayer, Charity, and Community (Bava Basra 8B)
Join us as we explore the transformative power of prayer on Purim and how it aligns with the essence of Yom Kippur. Listen in as we discuss the importance of humility ...
Ep 104 - He Slept for 70 Years (Ta'anit 23a)
In this Thinking Talmudist episode on Gittin 23a–b, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe continues exploring stories of Choni HaMe’aggel (Choni the Circle-Maker), focusing on his extraor...