Thinking Talmudist Podcast · Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe
The Thinking Talmudist Podcast shares select teachings of Talmud in a fresh, insightful and meaningful way. Many claim that they cannot learn Talmud because it is in ancient Aramaic or the concepts are too difficult. Well, no more excuses. In this podcast you will experience the refreshing and eye-opening teachings while gaining an amazing appreciation for the divine wisdom of the Torah and the depths of the Talmud.
Every week a new, deep, and inspiring piece of brilliance will be selected from the Talmud for discussion by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH (Houston, Texas).
This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by David & Susan Marbin
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 40 minutes
- Episodes
- 85
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Ep. 26 - Written Torah But Not Oral + Q&A (Shabbos 31a)
In this episode of the Thinking Talmudist Podcast (Ep. 26), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe learns the Talmud from Tractate Shabbos 31a and discusses the greatness of Hillel, the leader of the Jewish People in his…
Ep. 25 - Hillel's Greatness (Shabbos 30b)
In this episode of the Thinking Talmudist Podcast (Ep. 25), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe learns the Talmud from Tractate Shabbos 30b and discusses the greatness of Hillel, the leader of the Jewish People in his…
Ep. 24 - Hisbodedus Special & Kosher Pork Finale (Chullin 109b)
In this episode of the Thinking Talmudist Podcast (Ep. 24), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe talks about the magnificent art of Hitbodedut/Hisbodedus (Intimate Personal Prayer) and how to properly experience this c…
Ep. 23 - Kosher Pork 2 (Chullin 109b)
In this episode of the Thinking Talmudist Podcast (Ep. 23), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe learns from Tractate Chullin 109b where the Talmud shares the secret supplements Hashem created for things a Kosher Eater…
Ep. 22 - Kosher Pork (Chullin 109b)
In this episode of the Thinking Talmudist Podcast (Ep. 22), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe learns from Tractate Chullin 109b where the Talmud shares the secret supplements Hashem created for things a Kosher Eater…
Ep. 21 - When I Left Egypt (Pesachim 116a)
In this episode of the Thinking Talmudist Podcast (Ep. 21), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe learns from Tractate Pesachim 116a where the Talmud shares the depths of what is obligated in the Mitzvah of the Pesach S…
Ep. 20 - The Protection from Sin (Berachot 4b-5a)
In this episode of the Thinking Talmudist Podcast (Ep. 20), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe learns from Tractate Berachos 4b-5a where the Talmud shares the secret to protecting our body and soul from demons and th…
Ep. 19 - The System of the Torah (Brachos 5a)
In this episode of the Thinking Talmudist Podcast (Ep. 19), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe learns from Tractate Berachos 5a where the Talmud study clearly teaches that EVERYTHING was already handed down to Moshe …
Ep. 18 - EVERYTHING is from Sinai (Brachos 5a)
In this episode (Ep. 18) of the Thinking Talmudist Podcast, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe learns from Tractate Berachos 5a where the Talmud study clearly teaches that EVERYTHING was already handed down to Moshe …
Ep. 17 - The Light of Moshe (Sotah 12a - 12b)
In this episode (Ep. 17) of the Thinking Talmudist Podcast, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe learns from Tractate Sotah 12a - 12b where the Talmud study delves into the details of how the house of Moshe lit up upon…
Ep. 16 - The Father of Moshe (Sotah 12a)
In this episode (Ep. 16) of the Thinking Talmudist Podcast, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe learns from Tractate Sotah 12a where the Talmud study delves into the details of how every verse in the Parsha of Shemos …
Ep. 15 - Courage of Midwives (Sotah 11b)
In this episode Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe learns from Tractate Sotah 11b where the Talmud study delves into the details of how every verse in the Parsha of Shemos is learned, and where we see the divine bril…
Ep. 14 - The Story of Egypt 2 (Sotah 11a-11b)
In this episode Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe learns from Tractate Sotah 11a-11b where the Talmud study went into details of how every verse in the Parsha of Shemos is learned in great detail, where we see the d…
Ep. 13 - The Story of Egypt 1 (Sotah 11a)
In this episode Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe learns from Tractate Sotah 11a where the Talmud study went into details of how every verse in the Parsha of Shemos is learned in great detail, where we see the devin…
Ep. 12 - The Illness Blessing (?) (Sanhedrin 107b)
In this episode Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe learns from Tractate Sanhedrin 107b and where the presentation and conversation went into robust discussion on why illness is actually something Jacob prayed for as …
Ep. 11 - 15 Things That Will Inspire You! (Shabbos 23b)
In this episode Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe learns from Tractate Shabbat 23b and where the presentation and conversation went into robust discussion of over a dozen topics, including: Talmud Basics, Assimilati…
Ep. 10 - The Menorah Blessings (Shabbos 23a)
The Thinking Talmudist Podcast shares select teachings of Talmud in a fresh, insightful and meaningful way. Many claim that they cannot learn Talmud because it is in ancient Aramaic or the concepts a…
Ep. 9 - Location, Location, Location: Menorah Placement (Shabbos 22a)
Thinking Talmudist Podcast with Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH (Ep. 9)
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Ep. 7 - Red Turns White (Shabbos 89b)
Thinking Talmudist Podcast with Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH (Ep. 7)
In this episode Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe discusses Tractate Shabbat 89b where the Talmud shares the story of what happened when the he-goat…
Ep. 6 - Antisemitism in Sinai (Shabbos 89a)
Thinking Talmudist Podcast with Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH (Ep. 6)
In this episode Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe discusses Tractate Shabbat 89a where the Talmud shares the story of what happened when Moshe ascen…