Iron Emunah
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por Miriam Marciano
What if Torah contains not only the blueprint of creation—but your story within it? In this episode, we explore the idea that all of reality, including personal destiny, is rooted in the letters of Torah. Through Torah sources and deeper Jewish thought, we examine what it means that nothing is random—and how your life is part of a far greater Divine design. Part 2 of this Shavuos series. Torah insights inspired by the teachings of: Rabbi Daniel Mechanic Rabbi Dr. Akiva Tatz Rabbi Shmuel Reichman
What if mitzvos aren’t just spiritual practices, but part of the structure of reality itself? In this episode, we explore the idea that Torah is the blueprint of creation, and that the world is literally built from it. Drawing from the Zohar and Chazal, we begin to reframe mitzvos not as symbolic rituals, but as actions aligned with the deepest structure of existence. We also look at how the Avos lived in this reality before Matan Torah—and what that reveals about how the world actually works. Part 1 of a deeper Shavuos series. References: Rabbi Dr. Akiva Tatz, Cause of Reality – Written Torah, The Official Podcast of Rabbi Dr. Akiva Tatz, June 17, 2020 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-official-podcast-of-rabbi-dr-akiva-tatz/id1577510972?i=1000624297224 Micha Berger, Bereishis Asparlaria: The Avos Kept the Torah Rav Hershel Schachter, On the Parsha II: Insights and Commentary Based on the Shiurim of Rav Hershel Schachter (Vayeshev), citing Bereishis Rabbah 79:6
Before you eat your fruits on Tu B’Shvat this year, find out WHY in about 10 minutes by listening to this episode. There’s an opportunity that’s provided to us on this day that you don’t want to miss out on, trust me. Also, learning about the significance of each holiday will up-level your life and your Emunah muscle. The story inside this episode is from the book, Make your Brachos Meaningful, by R Mechel Handler.
Keep going - you are getting stronger! Listen to find out how Emunah and connection began and how it evolved over time. Remember, the more you exercise the stronger you’ll get! References: Parsha Illuminations, Rabbi Boruch Adler Rabbi Akiva Tatz Emunah with Love and Chicken Soup, Rebbitzin Sara Yocheved Rigler
What was missing for the Jewish people AFTER they left Egypt but BEFORE they received the Torah? Listen to find out how they were taught the lesson they needed to learn. Miriam can be reached at mymarciano@gmail.com
Exercise your “Ein Od Milvado” muscle by listening to this short, yet impactful episode. References: Brisker Rav story heard from Rabbi Yitzchok Breitowitz Ibn Ezra on Mei Meriva (Parsha Illuminations, Rabbi Boruch Adler, on parshas Chukas. Questions or comments? Please email Miriam at mymarciano@gmail.com
Why is leaving Egypt THE event that keeps coming up in so many mitzvos? This episode breaks down how the story shapes our relationship with HaShem and how it affects how we live every day. References: Derech Chaim, Maharal 5:4 on Pirkei Avos 5:4 Gevurot HaShem, Maharal, Chapter 57 Rabbi Akiva Tatz podcast- Pesach, Faster than Time https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-official-podcast-of-rabbi-dr-akiva-tatz/id1577510972?i=1000555150333 Rav Schwab on Prayer, Rabbi Shimon Schwab
Purim marks the beginning of a new era in our history and in the world timeline. And of course - it’s all about Emunah! References: The Malbim Esther, translated by Jonathon Taub Shabbat and the Festvals, Journey and Destination, by Akiva Tatz Lech Lecha, The Journey To Your Ultimate Self, Rabbi Shmuel Reichman Questions or comments? Contact Miriam at mymarciano@gmail.com