This week's parsha teaches us through Rashi that when we educate another person's child in Torah, it's considered as if we gave birth to them. Rabbi Liff discusses the power of fervent prayer for children's spiritual growth, including a story from Rebbe Yanko Galinsky about how grandparents' prayers for their descendants can bear fruit across generations, and reflects on how the true defense of the Jewish people rests in the Bais Medrash and the learning of Torah. Originally produced by JFoundations.

The curses of this parsha teach us that our security and peace depend on cleaving to Torah and mitzvos. Rabbi Liff shares a story about the Chozeh of Lublin that illustrates how later generations of tzaddikim understand the particular struggles of their time. Originally produced by JFoundations.

My version of טוב להודות sung with the Machon Shlomo Talmidim at the Lag Baomer bbq in the Jerusalem forest

Rabbi Liff reflects on the story of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai emerging from the cave, focusing on the lesson of an old man carrying hadassim on Erev Shabbos. He explores how genuine simcha in fulfilling mitzvos, even in mundane life, reveals the true purpose of our service to Hashem, especially relevant as we approach Lag Ba'omer during these challenging days for Klal Yisrael. Originally produced by JFoundations.

We're at the midpoint of Sefiras HaOmer, a time to take stock of our spiritual growth. Rabbi Liff shares a powerful story about Rav Chatzkel Abramski, who endured false accusations from zealots yet silently fixed major issues in kashrus and gittin, choosing not to defend himself to protect the honor of Rav Chaim Meiser. Originally produced by JFoundations.

The parsha opens with the call to be holy as Hashem is holy. Rabbi Liff connects this to our times, teaching that true kedusha means placing our trust not in nations or leaders, but only in Hashem, especially during these difficult days of the Sefira period. Originally produced by JFoundations.

Rabbi Liff explores what we take from Pesach, particularly the difference between the splitting of the sea and the Jordan River, and shares a moving story about Rav Matisyahu Prager of Telz and his wife, illustrating the profound impact of a life devoted to Torah. Originally produced by JFoundations.

Rabbi Liff reflects on the miraculous salvations we've witnessed this Pesach, both in Eretz Yisrael and the challenges facing Klal Yisrael, drawing from the Chafetz Chaim's teaching that in difficult times our response must be Torah, chesed, and tefillah. He explores the deeper meaning of the splitting of the sea through the Ohr HaChaim, showing how mesiras nefesh changes the nature of the world. Originally produced by JFoundations.

This week's parsha discusses tzaras and the spiritual work of teshuva, but Rabbi Liff connects it to the recent miraculous protection of Israel from Iranian missiles. He emphasizes that we live under constant miracles and must recognize Hashem as our true protector, especially as we approach Pesach and the season of redemption. Originally produced by JFoundations.

Rabbi Liff reflects on recent visits to Meron and the security situation in Eretz Yisrael, teaching that our real protection comes not from armies but from our mitzvos and service of Hashem. The parsha of Tazria, which discusses tumah from childbirth and tzaras from lashon hara, reminds us that Hashem alone controls the world and our spiritual actions create a defensive shield around Klal Yisrael. Originally produced by JFoundations.