Rav Danny's Torah Podcast

What does it mean to have a blessed life? (15 min) Dedicated to the memory of Raizel Ceylon.

What does the Torah really think about monarchy? Is it a good thing or a bad thing? (20 minutes)

When the Torah tells us to utilize objects, such as Tefillin, Mezuzah and the recital of Shema, the idea is not just for our own reflection. (12 minutes). Also: Podcast shiurim can now be sponsored and dedicated. (www.jlc.org.au)

What is the significance of this mysterious day that was dubbed "one of the happiest days of the year"? What should it mean to us? (19 min)

What are we trying to achieve in the Three Weeks? (20 minutes)

What is the problem of Jewish continuity today, and what are its solutions? (10 minutes)

Making brachot over food (21 minutes) See English translation of the Mishna text at http://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Mishnah/Seder_Zeraim/Tractate_Berakhot/Chapter_6

Is G-d's revelation a once-off event of the past, or does it continue today? (15 min)

Having the right state of mind for davening. (18 minutes) See English translation of the Mishna text at http://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Mishnah/Seder_Zeraim/Tractate_Berakhot/Chapter_5

Here we explore the profound philosophical reasons for washing one's hands in the morning, and their practical implications. (15 minutes) (Based on Pninei Halacha)

The times of davening and non-ideal davening situations, e.g. while travelling, not familiar with the full text of the brachot, etc. (14 minutes) See English translation of the Mishna text at http://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Mishnah/Seder_Zeraim/Tractate_Berakhot/Chapter_4

A selection of some of the philosophical concepts and practical laws of Chanukah. (18 minutes)

People who are exempt from Shema and other mitzvot. (18 minutes) See English translation of the Mishna text at http://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Mishnah/Seder_Zeraim/Tractate_Berakhot/Chapter_3

What makes an enterprise successful? (11 minutes)

Chapter 2 deals with saying the Shema when one is engaged in other activities. (18 minutes) See English translation of the Mishna text at http://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Mishnah/Seder_Zeraim/Tractate_Berakhot/Chapter_2

A new series giving an overview of the halachic and philosophical ideas conveyed in the Mishna. Brachot Chapter 1 deals with the time of saying Shema. (18 minutes) See English translation of the Mishna text at http://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Mishnah/Seder_Zeraim/Tractate_Berakhot/Chapter_1

What is the basis of our belief in the covenant between G-d and the Jewish people? (14 minutes)

How Abraham's legacy can help us solve the problem of Jewish continuity. (17 minutes)

Here we explore one of the unusual responsibilities that a mourner's neighbours must practice - Seudat Havra'a. (10 minutes) [Based on Torah LaDa'at, Parshat Toldot]

Why do we eat 3 meals on Shabbat? What are the 3 reasons for covering the challot? Can one use frozen challa? And more... (15 minutes)