A-Muse with Reb Ari Bensoussan
A-Muse is unscripted Torah musings by Rabbi Ari Bensoussan
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 41 minutes
- Episodes
- 65
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Rosh Hashanah- Don't Coronate The Wrong KING!
It is a week to Rosh Hashana and we talk about becoming the best investment possible. These moments are so precious before Yom Hadin and it is time we learn a few facts about life and who is running …
Real Real LIFE: Defining Life, is THE Avodah Before Rosh Hashana
As we get closer to Rosh Hashana we need to define what life is, if that is what we are asking for on Rosh Hashana. We delve into what it may seem to be but is in truth a fallacy. After an incredible…
ELUL- Let The Dreaming Begin!
Hello Yidden! After a few weeks traveling we are back giving the weekly class. We begin with a Bang... ELUL! What is all the fear about? Were tap into the true meaning behind it all and leave with a …
Tisha B'av- Yearning For Closeness-Remaining Close Long After We Get Up From The Floor
There are so many of us who are disenchanted with the entire way Tisha b'Av demands of us. Sit on the floor. Mourn. Listen to sad stories. My Rebbi- Rav Yitzchock Berkovits Puts a terrific perspectiv…
Parshat Matot-Masei- The Joy Of The 3 Weeks By Becoming a Gatherer of Sparks
This time of year is always an odd one in Judaism. we are meant to feel something for Galut and the Bet Hamikdash but what? Believe it or not there is an underlying simcha to it all. We journey with …
Parshat Pinchas- The Secret To Jewish Leadership
In this Shiur We explore the incredible secret behind what makes a great Jewish leader. We discuss homebrewing beer & some of my favorite stories.
Parshat Chukat- Depression - The Yetzer Horah's Greatest Tool
We get vulnerable in this one! We dive deep into the ideas I heard from My Rebbi Rav Yitzock Berkovitz Shlita concerning the Yetzer Hora's lies when it comes to negative thoughts and depressive ideas…
Parshat Korach- Real Humility Is Found In The Cause Not in The Person
In this weeks Shiur we tackle the confusing story of Korach based on the humility of Moshe. It is an eye opening look at how one is meant to go about giving of themselves to the klal and to mitzvot. …
Parshat Shlach- Of Roots, Fruits & Worms- War With Iran & The Level We Must Reach
I Know. We are all feeling it. The war in Israel and our brothers and sisters suffering in bomb shelters as missiles mercilessly rain down upon them. In our class today we share chizuk and ideas to h…
Shavuot- A Women's Role In Acceptance Of Torah
In this Pre Shavuot Shiur we try to explain the connection we feel on Shavuot and the ultimate acceptance we partake in. Along the way we talk about cheesecake and 24 adornments of a bride and its co…
BeChukotai- Isn't About Time You Followed Through On Your Learning? (Warning Heavy Mussar)
SOooooo I wasn't sure I should post this one. Still not sure. It is pretty intense but I felt maybe someone out there will gain. I make some archaic references from my teenage music listening years a…
Lag Baomer- Fire Focus To Receive Heavenly By The Fire Of the Rashbi
This is a fun one. I laugh so hard in the middle I need a moment to compose myself. We go through some outrageous stories of the Rashbi that shed light on what we as a people should focus on to tear …
Acharei Mot/ Kedoshim- The Most Famous Ramban & A Little Known Ramban Teaches Real Living In this World & The Next
This one is pretty hard hitting. I didn't mean for it to be so intense but I realized how much I have personally weakened in my own Kedusha since I have moved from Israel and I guess this is the prod…
Tazria-Metzorah- Getting to the Cause of Lashon Hara & Melava Malka with Reb Shayala
Welcome Back!! We are starting up again after Pesach with a brand new Shiur on the 3 causes of Lashon Hara based on the Amazing Sefer 'Pushing Your Buttons' On the Parsha written by Rabbi Moshe Gruen…
PESACH!!- A Powerful, Playful & Impactful Focus On A SEDER That Will Breath Pride Into Our Yidishkeit
It is finally here! SEDER TIME! Please grab a pen and paper for this one because it is the legendary focused Seder From My Rebbi Rav Berkowitz with all the Fire I can muster. We laugh and learn some …
Pesach Is Upon US!!-1- What Should Our Kids Walk Away From Pesach With?
Pesach is here!! We begin our journey to unravel the mystery of what we are meant to give over to our children and ourselves over the course of Pesach. Even if you are heard my other Pesach Shiurim I…
Parshat Parah- There's No "i" In Emunah & Marriage
In this episode we tackle the idea of humility in the Parah Adumah. Along the way we hear about husbands avodah in marriage and how the build up from Parshat Shekalim culminates in Nissan. Oh Yeah, t…
Purim- Amazing "Tail"s Of the Megillah & The Love of Tragedy
YESSSS!! PURIM is the happiest time of the year. We discuss some amazing little known stories of the Megillah, like what is the deal with Vashti's tail? We then explore th very difficult challenges E…
PURIM!!- Adar - The Simcha Of Not Having An Answer
WOW WOW WOW!!! What a beautiful turn out and FIRE TORAH! We explore the concept of Marbin B'Simcha, and the some incredible stories along the way. Its an emotional one, and a simcha filled one.
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A-Muse- The Long Game
A Short thought, with a long reach.
In this quick little amuse I also make a bit of a pitch, the once a year reach out to those who enjoy the podcast and want to partner with all the Torah that myse…