Episodes

  • Consuming Blood (#148)

    Consuming Blood (#148)
    May 29 2024
    Most of us are not tempted to taste blood. We find it repugnant and revolting. Nevertheless, in seven different verses, the Torah bans the consumption of blood. We must look elsewhere for our protein and iron. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – […]
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    20 mins
  • Forbidden Fats (#147) + Annual Fundraising Drive

    Forbidden Fats (#147) + Annual Fundraising Drive
    Mar 22 2024
    TORCH Fundraiser — support the Mitzvah Podcast Our organization, TORCH, does only one fundraiser a year, and that is happening right now at giveTORCH.org. This is a matching campaign and every donation will be DOUBLED. Please support the Mitzvah Podcast right now at giveTORCH.org The website for the Fundraiser is giveTORCH.org Click and donate to support the Mitzvah Podcast […]
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    38 mins
  • Impure Sacrifices (#145-6, 167) + TORCH Fundraiser

    Impure Sacrifices (#145-6, 167) + TORCH Fundraiser
    Mar 12 2024
    TORCH Fundraiser — support the Mitzvah Podcast Our organization, TORCH, does only one fundraiser a year, and that is happening right now at giveTORCH.org. This is a matching campaign and every donation will be DOUBLED. Please support the Mitzvah Podcast right now at giveTORCH.org The website for the Fundraiser is giveTORCH.org Click and donate to support the Mitzvah Podcast […]
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    49 mins
  • Piggul (#144)

    Piggul (#144)
    Feb 28 2024
    Our thoughts matter. This is especially true when it comes to sacrifices. The thoughts of those who are processing the sacrifices must be aligned with the protocols of the sacrifices. Or else, they are rejected – they are Piggul. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – […]
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    26 mins
  • Sacrifice Leftovers (#142-3, 382, 486)

    Sacrifice Leftovers (#142-3, 382, 486)
    Feb 21 2024
    There is not an indefinite amount of time to consume a sacrifice. Each sacrifice has its specific protocol and time frame in which it must be eaten. What happens with the leftovers? – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – DONATE […]
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    25 mins
  • Processing Sacrifices Protocols (#138-141)

    Processing Sacrifices Protocols (#138-141)
    Feb 7 2024
    There are many different types of sacrifices brought in the temple. Each sacrifice follows the prescribed protocol. There is zero tolerance for deviation from the protocol. In this podcast, we learn about the requirement for the priests to follow the protocol to a t, and we end with an important perspective that makes this entire […]
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    47 mins
  • Meal Offerings Of/For the Kohein (#134-7)

    Meal Offerings Of/For the Kohein (#134-7)
    Nov 8 2023
    Meal offerings are a central part of the daily Temple offerings. These Mitzvos cover the Kohanim’s relationship with meal offerings. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – DONATE: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our […]
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    28 mins
  • Fire On the Altar (#132-3)

    Fire On the Altar (#132-3)
    Jul 31 2023
    Steady fires were always present atop the Altar. At all times, even when sacrifices were not being processed in the Tabernacle and the Temple, a steady fire was maintained on the Altar. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – DONATE: Please […]
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    23 mins