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   Number 1: Wives Only: The Unique Power of a Wife on Rosh Hashanah

   This Rosh Hashanah, the first day falls on Shabbos, making Shabbos and shalom more important than ever. In this wives-only episode, Charlie Harary and Rabbi Levy explore the incredible influence a woman has over her home and the power of ayin tov: choosing to see the good in her husband, children, and the people closest to her. As we ask Hashem to look at us favorably this Rosh Hashanah, perhaps one of the greatest preparations we can make is learning to look at others the same way, creating a home filled with shalom, growth, and bracha. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

   August 30, 2026·45min
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   Number 2: The Tiny Mitzvah That Brings the Geulah

   Something as simple as saying, 'I heard this from...' doesn't seem like it could change the world. Yet Chazal teach that one who quotes a teaching in the name of the person who said it brings redemption to the world. Why? In this episode, Charlie Harary sits down with Rabbi Moshe Levi to uncover one of the most overlooked ideas in Torah. Together they explore why the Gemara is so meticulous about preserving names, how Torah is passed through an unbroken chain from Moshe Rabbeinu, and why humility is the key that allows the light of Torah to flow into the world. They discuss: Why the Gemara constantly records who said every teaching. How quoting someone by name strengthens the chain of Mesorah. What Chazal mean when they say a person's lips continue moving in the grave. Why giving credit is about far more than good manners. How this simple practice brings more Shechinah into the world. What Moshe Rabbeinu teaches us about humility and receiving Torah. How to know whether the Torah you're hearing is truly part of the Mesorah. A practical way every Jew can help bring the Geulah closer. Sometimes the smallest mitzvos carry the greatest spiritual weight. This conversation will change the way you learn Torah, share Torah, and think about the responsibility of passing it on faithfully. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

   July 21, 2026·27min
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   Number 3: The Real Reason We're Still in Galus

   As Tisha B'Av approaches, Rabbi Moshe Levi shares a powerful perspective on the connection between the sin of the Meraglim, sinas chinam, and the path to Geulah. Charlie and Rabbi Levi explore a surprising idea: perhaps emunah doesn't create great middos—perhaps great middos create real emunah. The conversation explains why jealousy, arrogance, and self-centeredness leave less room for the Shechinah, while humility, kindness, and genuine concern for others allow Hashem's presence to fill our lives. Through practical examples—from honoring parents to overcoming envy—the episode reveals how everyday character development becomes the foundation for deeper faith. Rather than waiting for Geulah to arrive, Rabbi Levi challenges each of us to bring more Shechinah into our own lives by becoming just one percent better every day. In this episode: Why the Meraglim and sinas chinam share the same spiritual root The surprising relationship between middos and emunah How gaavah pushes the Shechinah out of our lives Why loving Hashem begins with loving His children The deeper meaning of Tisha B'Av and the Nine Days Practical ways to increase middos and strengthen your connection with Hashem How personal growth brings the world one step closer to Geulah If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone preparing for Tisha B'Av. Sponsored by Zichron Naftali. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

   July 15, 2026·18min
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   Number 4: You Can't Get Close to Hashem Without This: The Truth About Respecting Your Parents

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   July 12, 2026·51min
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   Number 5: How to Measure Your Real Potential

   Fear of People as a Tool for Fear of Heaven: Rabbi Levi on Rabban Yochanan ben Zakkai's Final Blessing Charlie Harary dials Rabbi Moshe Levi to explore one of the most surprising teachings in the Gemara: Rabban Yochanan ben Zakkai's final blessing to his students—'May your fear of Heaven be like your fear of people.' Rather than lowering the standard of fearing Hashem, Rabbi Levi reveals that this blessing provides a practical blueprint for spiritual growth. The discussion challenges listeners to look honestly at their own lives. The discipline they show for work, the sacrifices they make for success, the patience they display in public, and the effort they invest to earn the approval of others all reveal a deeper truth: they are already capable of far more than they often believe. Those moments become evidence of what they can achieve in their Avodas Hashem. Rabbi Levi explains why honest self-inspection is one of the greatest tools for growth, why accepting that we're 'not there yet' is a source of strength rather than shame, and why a true Rav challenges us instead of simply making us feel good. The conversation also reframes the yetzer hara, personal weaknesses, and even spiritual struggles as opportunities to uncover the potential Hashem has already placed within us. Timestamps 00:00 Welcome to Dialing Bnei Brak 00:17 Rabban Yochanan ben Zakkai's Final Blessing 02:09 Why We Fear People More Than Hashem 03:36 Using Social Pressure as a Spiritual Tool 05:34 What Your Daily Habits Reveal About Your Potential 07:28 Become an Inspector of Your Own Actions 10:00 Why Constructive Mussar Is So Difficult to Accept 11:47 The Role of a Rav Who Truly Knows You 12:57 'Not There Yet'—A New Definition of Growth 17:13 Redirecting Your Strength Toward Hashem 19:15 The Hidden Meaning Behind a Deathbed Teaching 20:18 The Humility of the Greatest Torah Leaders 21:25 Learning to Fear Heaven Through Human Nature 22:10 Turning the Yetzer Hara Into a Growth Tool 23:30 Self-Worth Without Self-Deception 25:01 How Weaknesses Become Sources of Strength 27:34 What Work, Family, and Relationships Reveal About You 28:23 What Made the Tannaim Truly Great 32:34 Honest Effort vs. Excuses 34:15 The Torah's Perspective on 'Fake It Till You Make It' 34:50 Final Takeaways and Sponsor This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

   July 10, 2026·41min
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