This week's parsha is Yisro, the parsha of Matan Torah. Rabbi Liff shares stories of contemporary avreichim and their wives whose dedication to Torah learning and sacrifice exemplify what it means to stand at Har Sinai, connecting us to the mesorah of Torah from Moshe Rabbeinu through the Rosh Yeshivas of each generation. Originally produced by JFoundations.

Rabbi Liff explores how Kriyas Yam Suf teaches us about shidduchim, drawing on Chazal's comparison that finding one's match is as difficult for Hashem as splitting the sea. He discusses the power of tefillah in bringing about both miracles and matches, sharing insights from Reb Chaim Kanevsky and Reb Eliyahu Baruch, and reflecting on his own granddaughter's recent wedding. Originally produced by JFoundations.

Rabbi Liff explores Parshas Bo's theme of Yetzias Mitzrayim as liberation from the spiritual constraints within ourselves, drawing connections to current events and the reliance on Hashem alone. He shares stories of courage and difficult halachic questions arising from the current war in Eretz Yisrael. Originally produced by JFoundations.

A story of growing up in Baltimore under the influence of Rav Ruderman, and a lesson about how a gadol balanced discipline with compassion when two young boys were playing ball outside his house during his learning time. Originally produced by JFoundations.

The parsha begins with Hashem telling Moshe that everything He does is for good, even when it appears as harsh judgment. Rabbi Liff explores how the suffering in Egypt was actually an expression of divine compassion, shortening the exile and bringing redemption closer. Originally produced by JFoundations.

This week we learn about Moshe Rabbeinu's birth during the terrible decree in Mitzrayim, and what it teaches us about how Hashem works through our efforts. Rabbi Liff also shares memories of Rav Matisyahu Solomon, the Mashgiach of Lakewood, who recently passed away, and the remarkable stories that show us how to live with true devotion. Originally produced by JFoundations.

Why Yaakov blessed Menashe and Ephraim specifically, and what their example teaches us about raising children with spiritual strength no matter where we are. Rabbi Liff also explores a teaching from Rav Moshe Shapiro about the beginning of the exile after Yaakov's passing. Originally produced by JFoundations.

We explore the meeting of Yaakov and Yosef after twenty-two years, examining why Yaakov recited Shema while Yosef did not, and what this teaches us about accepting Hashem's will. The parsha shows us the path of reconciliation between the brothers, which connects to our own need for teshuvah and unity. Originally produced by JFoundations.

How Yosef's quick release from prison teaches us about the way Hashem brings geula, and connections between Pharaoh's dreams and the deeper meaning of the Chanukah miracle. Rabbi Liff also shares a memory of Reb Chaim Sholev on the yahrzeit. Originally produced by JFoundations.

How Yaakov Avinu's restlessness teaches us not to become complacent in our avodas Hashem. Rabbi Liff shares stories of Rav Yashiv and Rav Baruch Leib who continued to refine their understanding and practice of mitzvos throughout their lives, with the example of Chanukah's increasing lights as a model for constant spiritual elevation. Originally produced by JFoundations.