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There's a certain warmth that fills the room when we speak of the profound yet intimate connection prayer brings into our lives. This episode becomes a sanctuary for those seeking to grasp the essence of divine communication. We traverse through the idea that the act of prayer is akin to a child's unwavering trust in a benevolent parent who is master of all. Through stories and teachings from the insightful "Mesillat Yesharim" by Ramchal, we discover the transformative power of mindfulness in our spiritual practice, and how we can bring ourselves to a heightened awareness of God's encompassing presence. As we turn our hearts towards gratitude, the conversation blossoms with the revelation that prayer is our soul's dialogue with God, a dialogue God leans into as intently as the world watches a leader at the podium. This episode is an invitation to rekindle that personal bond with our Creator, acknowledging the delicate balance between our dependence on divine grace and the quest for personal growth. We also reflect on how prayer fortifies this bond, enriches our sense of gratitude, and fosters a humility that comes from recognizing our abilities as divine gifts. Through stories, realizations, and guidance, we're reminded that our prayers are heard, valued, and responded to, creating ripples in the fabric of our spiritual lives. This episode (Ep. #2) of the Prayer Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH is dedicated my dearest friends, Dr. Leonard Goldberg! May Hashem bless you and always lovingly accept your prayer for good health, success and true happiness!!! **** To listen to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: https://linktr.ee/ariwol NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodes Jewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodes Parsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodes Living Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodes Thinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodes Unboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodes Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes Please send your questions, comments and even your stories to awolbe@torchweb.org Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our Jewish outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area and please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help support our global outreach at https://www.torchweb.org/donate. Thank you! For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com Recorded in the TORCH Centre - Studio B to a live audience on January 9, 2024, in Houston, Texas. Released as Podcast on January 10, 2024

Please support TORCH in our annual fundraiser to make the TORCH brighter: www.giveTORCH.com Our mission is to Connect Jews and Judaism by providing meaningful learning opportunities for every Jewish individual in the Houston area irrespective of background, affiliation, denomination or level of observance and to enable them to experience the joy and vibrancy of Judaism in a welcoming environment.

In this episode (Part 1) Dan Kullman of the Shema Podcast is join by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Rabbi Yaakov Wohlgelernter, Rabbi Chaim Bucsko and Rabbi Efrayim Abrahams. Together they go through all the nitty gritty of the Pesach Seder it's details and spiritual aspects. Enjoy!! Produced and Curated by TORCH Recorded on March 15, 2021 in the TORCH Centre, Studio B in Houston, Texas Please Subscribe to our Channel and LIKE & SHARE our videos. TORCH Main Site – www.TORCHweb.org TORCH Video Site – www.TORCHvideos.com TORCH Podcast Site – www.TORCHpodcasts.com TORCH on Instagram – instagram.com/torchminute TORCH on Facebook – facebook.com/torchcentre TORCH on Twitter – twitter.com/torchweb TORCH presents Judaism Worth Spreading our online division sharing inspirational and exciting Jewish thoughts from the Rabbis of TORCH, Houston’s Premier Center for Jewish Learning. TORCH is dedicated to its soul Mission of Connecting Jews & Judaism. Our mission is to Connect Jews and Judaism by providing meaningful learning opportunities for every Jewish individual in the Houston area irrespective of background, affiliation, denomination or level of observance and to enable them to experience the joy and vibrancy of Judaism in a welcoming environment.

In this episode (Part 3) Dan Kullman of the Shema Podcast is join by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Rabbi Yaakov Wohlgelernter, Rabbi Chaim Bucsko and Rabbi Efrayim Abrahams. Together they go through all the nitty gritty of the Pesach Seder it's details and spiritual aspects. Enjoy!! Produced and Curated by TORCH Recorded on March 15, 2021 in the TORCH Centre, Studio B in Houston, Texas Please Subscribe to our Channel and LIKE & SHARE our videos. TORCH Main Site – www.TORCHweb.org TORCH Video Site – www.TORCHvideos.com TORCH Podcast Site – www.TORCHpodcasts.com TORCH on Instagram – instagram.com/torchminute TORCH on Facebook – facebook.com/torchcentre TORCH on Twitter – twitter.com/torchweb TORCH presents Judaism Worth Spreading our online division sharing inspirational and exciting Jewish thoughts from the Rabbis of TORCH, Houston’s Premier Center for Jewish Learning. TORCH is dedicated to its soul Mission of Connecting Jews & Judaism. Our mission is to Connect Jews and Judaism by providing meaningful learning opportunities for every Jewish individual in the Houston area irrespective of background, affiliation, denomination or level of observance and to enable them to experience the joy and vibrancy of Judaism in a welcoming environment.

In this episode (Part 2) Dan Kullman of the Shema Podcast is join by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Rabbi Yaakov Wohlgelernter, Rabbi Chaim Bucsko and Rabbi Efrayim Abrahams. Together they go through all the nitty gritty of the Pesach Seder it's details and spiritual aspects. Enjoy!! Produced and Curated by TORCH Recorded on March 15, 2021 in the TORCH Centre, Studio B in Houston, Texas Please Subscribe to our Channel and LIKE & SHARE our videos. TORCH Main Site – www.TORCHweb.org TORCH Video Site – www.TORCHvideos.com TORCH Podcast Site – www.TORCHpodcasts.com TORCH on Instagram – instagram.com/torchminute TORCH on Facebook – facebook.com/torchcentre TORCH on Twitter – twitter.com/torchweb TORCH presents Judaism Worth Spreading our online division sharing inspirational and exciting Jewish thoughts from the Rabbis of TORCH, Houston’s Premier Center for Jewish Learning. TORCH is dedicated to its soul Mission of Connecting Jews & Judaism. Our mission is to Connect Jews and Judaism by providing meaningful learning opportunities for every Jewish individual in the Houston area irrespective of background, affiliation, denomination or level of observance and to enable them to experience the joy and vibrancy of Judaism in a welcoming environment.

Unboxing Judaism is a podcast with Rabbi Yaakov Nagel and Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe from TORCH, where they discuss fundamental Jewish topics through the lens of modern culture. Produced and Curated by TORCH Recorded on December 9, 2020 at TORCH Centre in Houston, Texas Please Subscribe to our Channel and LIKE & SHARE our videos. TORCH Main Site – www.TORCHweb.org TORCH Video Site – www.TORCHvideos.com TORCH Podcast Site – www.TORCHpodcasts.com TORCH on Instagram – instagram.com/torchminute TORCH on Facebook – facebook.com/torchcentre TORCH on Twitter – twitter.com/torchweb TORCH presents Judaism Worth Spreading our online division sharing inspirational and exciting Jewish thoughts from the Rabbis of TORCH, Houston’s Premier Center for Jewish Learning. TORCH is dedicated to its soul Mission of Connecting Jews & Judaism. Our mission is to Connect Jews and Judaism by providing meaningful learning opportunities for every Jewish individual in the Houston area irrespective of background, affiliation, denomination or level of observance and to enable them to experience the joy and vibrancy of Judaism in a welcoming environment.

Unboxing Judaism is a podcast with Rabbi Yaakov Nagel and Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe from TORCH, where they discuss fundamental Jewish topics through the lens of modern culture. Produced and Curated by TORCH Recorded on December 17, 2020 at TORCH Centre in Houston, Texas Please Subscribe to our Channel and LIKE & SHARE our videos. TORCH Main Site – www.TORCHweb.org TORCH Video Site – www.TORCHvideos.com TORCH Podcast Site – www.TORCHpodcasts.com TORCH on Instagram – instagram.com/torchminute TORCH on Facebook – facebook.com/torchcentre TORCH on Twitter – twitter.com/torchweb TORCH presents Judaism Worth Spreading our online division sharing inspirational and exciting Jewish thoughts from the Rabbis of TORCH, Houston’s Premier Center for Jewish Learning. TORCH is dedicated to its soul Mission of Connecting Jews & Judaism. Our mission is to Connect Jews and Judaism by providing meaningful learning opportunities for every Jewish individual in the Houston area irrespective of background, affiliation, denomination or level of observance and to enable them to experience the joy and vibrancy of Judaism in a welcoming environment.