In this episode of The Torah Broker, Sanford Burstyn hosts Rabbi Rafael Marlowe who answers four timeless questions that define character: Who is wise? Who is strong? Who is wealthy? Who is honored? Drawing from Torah wisdom and Ethics of the Fathers (Chapter 4,1) Rabbi Marlow develops leadership insights, and practical life examples. This episode offers a powerful framework for personal growth and meaningful living. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:59 Who Is Wise? 08:28 Who Is Strong? 10:23 Who Is Wealthy? 13:09 Who Is Honored? 16:13 Humility and Leadership Subscribe for more episodes ➤ https://www.youtube.com/@Torahbroker Rabbi Rafael Marlowe is a Phoenix-based Torah educator focused on adult Torah education and private learning for professionals. Learn more about this teaching in Ethics of Our Fathers: Chapter 4 https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/2032/jewish/Chapter-Four.htm

In this episode of The Torah Broker, Sanford Burstyn hosts Rabbi Rafael Marlowe giving over the Torah on relationships. Drawing on the ancient wisdom of the Torah and applying it to modern times, Rabbi Marlowe discusses relationships: responding instead of reacting, honoring the dignity of others, navigating parenting, caring for elderly parents, and maintaining real human connection in a digital world.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction — Rabbi Marlowe Teaching Torah to Adults in Miami 01:45 Relationships 02:25 Relationship = Love + Respect 03:45 Relationship = Love + Respect + G-d 04:46 Human Commonality and Relationships 05:15 Virtues Are Attractive 05:50 Mark Benis (UCLA) Quote 06:45 Can’t Fool G-d 08:00 G-d Engineered the World with Levers, Switches, and Gears 12:00 Feel People’s Energy 13:15 Respond, Don’t React 14:00 G-d Provides the Spiritual Energy in Relationships 19:00 The Internet Replacing Human Contact 20:00 Reciprocity and Its Dividends

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Rabbi Rafael Marlowe is a Phoenix-based Torah educator focused on adult Torah education and private learning for professionals.

In this episode Sanford Burstyn hosts Rabbi Alon Tolwin, founder of Aish HaTorah Detroit.

Moved from Jerusalem in the early 1980’s, he worked as a computer programmer at Ford in Dearborn. In 1985, he opened Aish Detroit offices in Birmingham and Franklin, Michigan. These suburbs of Detroit both had strong Jewish demographics.

With a $20,000,000 partner, 8 employees, and 10 volunteers, they did the same thing as Aish HaTorah Global — offering engaging adult Jewish educational programs that brought Jews together from across denominational lines. Its impact uplifted people to live more peaceful, thoughtful, and spiritual lives.

Rabbi Tolwin made Jewish learning fun and accessible. His legacy lives on through his son, Rabbi Simcha Tolwin, and daughter-in-law Rebbetzin Estie Tolwin.

Also learn about Rabbi Noah Weinberg - Aish Hatorah Global

• Aish (Fire in English) HaTorah was founded by Rabbi Noah Weinberg in 1974. Aish HaTorah HQ is in Jerusalem (thanks to the Dan Family), and a stone’s throw to the Western Wall.
• With deep resources of people, and money Aish delivers Orthodox Jewish education, enlightens Jews in over 100 cities, in 11 countries, on 6 continents.
• Strengthening Jewish identity, through one on one, in-person learning classes, seminars, and on the web with digital content.
• Jews of all backgrounds connecting to their heritage, and living

Aish Detroit — https://www.aishdetroit.com/ https://about.aish.com/ https://aish.com/the_greatness_of_rabbi_weinberg_ztl/

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Welcome to the very first episode of The Torah Broker, where we examine Torah ideas. In this episode, Rabbi Yakov Bronsteyn discusses: What exactly is the Torah? The Written and Oral Torah How Jewish law works Torah insights on accountability, embarrassment, and more. Whether you're a beginner or already familiar with Jewish learning, this episode will help you build a deeper understanding of Torah concepts with clarity and relevance.

Chapters: 00:00 - Purpose of The Torah Broker 00:39 - What is the Composition of the Torah? 03:12 - Oral Torah: Mishna & Talmud/Gemora 05:33 - "Eye for an Eye" 07:35 - Torah is from G-d 11:13 - Embarrassment is Synonomous with Murder 13:30 - What is “Living Death” 17:32 - Torah's Insctruction on Getting Dressed 19:16 - Three Behaviors that Hold up the World 23:57 - World Design - Proves a Creator

Subscribe for more episodes ➤ https://www.youtube.com/@Torahbroker Rabbi Yakov Bronsteyn is a rabbi known for his work with Star-K Kosher Certification as a West Coast Kashrus Administrator. He is also one of the "Founding Fathers" of the Phoenix Community Kollel. Rabbi Bronsteyn delivers public classes in the Phoenix area and offers a podcast called "Rabbi Yakov Bronsteyn - Parsha Classes". 🎧 Listen to Rabbi Bronsteyn’s weekly Parsha podcast ➤ https://tinyurl.com/RabbiYakovBronsteyn

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