Rabbi Liff reflects on living with fear and doubt during wartime, drawing lessons from the Gulf War and teachings of the Gedolim about relying on prayer and mitzvos rather than anxiety. He emphasizes asking Hashem for the ultimate redemption rather than settling for mere safety. Originally produced by JFoundations.

Rabbi Liff reflects on the yahrtzeit of Rav Yosef Shalom Elyashiv and shares a personal memory of receiving his blessing. Drawing from this week's parsha about the war against Midyan, he teaches that our true strength comes through prayer and Torah study, not physical weapons alone, and how this applies during times of crisis for Klal Yisrael. Originally produced by JFoundations.

The parsha teaches us about Pinchas and his zealous act to stop the plague, and what it means to defend Kedusha when no one else is standing up. Rabbi Liff connects this to recognizing the lowering of holiness in our times and our ability to be mekabel, to restore it. Originally produced by JFoundations.

When Balak sees Klal Yisrael surrounded by clouds of glory, he understands that ordinary warfare will not work against them. This is why he turns to Bilaam and the power of curse, a different kind of weapon entirely. Originally produced by JFoundations.

The mystery of the Parah Adumah teaches us that all of Torah is a chok, a decree we accept without full understanding. In times when Torah itself is under attack, we must strengthen our commitment to learning and those who learn. Originally produced by JFoundations.

This week we look at the machloikes of Korach not just on the surface, but at what it teaches us about conflict for its own sake versus conflict for the sake of Heaven. We also hear a story from a Sheva Brachas in Yerushalayim where these ideas were discussed. Originally produced by JFoundations.

This week we learn from the Meraglim's mistake by focusing on the good in Eretz Yisrael. Rabbi Liff shares about Rabbi Moshe Wolfson, a Tzaddik who only spoke positively, and explores a deep vort about seeing the spiritual qualities of the land beyond the physical. Originally produced by JFoundations.

This week we explore why the Menorah is mentioned again in Behaaloscha and what it teaches us about relying on Hashem during uncertain times. Rabbi Liff shares a story of a yeshiva bachur whose learning became a vessel for salvation, showing us the true power of Torah study. Originally produced by JFoundations.

This week's parsha is the most packed in all of Torah, teaching us how to spread and continue what we received at Har Sinai. We explore the service of the Levi'im and learn that the highest level of avodas Hashem is being a lomeid Torah, with a remembrance of the Gershon Adelson on his yahrzeit. Originally produced by JFoundations.

Rabbi Liff reflects on why the Jewish people have endured through history while other great nations have disappeared, tracing it to our connection to Torah at Har Sinai. He also shares personal thoughts on entering his 70th year and the spiritual sweetness of Torah as our true sustenance. Originally produced by JFoundations.