Explore every episode of the podcast Sicha Discourse, Rabbi Ari Shishler

The intrinsic link between Moshe and the Jewish People.

How did all the Jews write Sifrei Torah in the short time between Moshe's instruction and their entry into Israel?

Why Hakhel links to Shemittah to teach us how to live as a Jew in this world.

Chassidus brings us to life, Chabad Chassidus invigorates every part of our lives.

Is there anything positive about Golus?

Peace can never emerge from animosity.

Mixing animals, mixing energies. The secret of the Torah's prohibition against plowing with different animals.

The atonement of the non-korban. Understanding the unusual nature of the Egla arufa.

The human tree- why the key to spiritual development is working on character.

Quality v quantity- which takes spiritual priority?

Gifts and slavery. Balancing dedication and appreciation in our service of Hashem.

The "unattractive" girls' lesson in connection to Hashem.

Can you bribe G-d?

Rashi's simple commentary exposes Hashem's essence.

Should we daven because we deserve blessings or petition Hashem's good graces?

Sedentary spirituality is taboo in Judaism.

Intrinsic v constituted holiness. Olive oil and the secret of balancing dedication and enthusiasm.

Why we console Hashem in the month of Av.

We are Hashem's soldiers, charged with transforming the world.

How our offerings in the Beis Hamikdash protected the nations, and how the Jewish nation remains eternal.

Was Joshua a king? Exploring unique models of Jewish leadership.

What happens to the non-Jewish nations when Moshiach comes?

How to appreciate the toughest times.

The most powerful miracles happen without us knowing.

Three levels of engaging with Torah.

How Rashi's analysis of the firstborn offering teaches us that sin is altogether unnatural for a Jew.

How adversity consolidated the kohanim's position.

What does it mean to "test G-d"?

"What will the nations say?"

Understanding Moshe's unusual argument to save the Jews after the sin of the Spies.

What we need to know about prophecy.

Antisemitism = hatred of G-d.

The incredibly unique nature of Jewish unity.

Torah is eternal, so how do we dismiss the Talmud's remedies or Rambam's diet because "humans have changed"?

Do we have to eat cheesecake on Shavuos? A spiritually surprising perspective.

The power of teaching, how you become someone's spiritual parent.

A Jew's assets are blessed- an in-depth analysis of a kohen using the "cherem" process to designate a field as holy.

Achieving the delicate balance of extreme humility and confidence.

A nuance in Rashi's commentary on the Eved Ivri illustrates how we can never be trapped in Golus.

Confluence: When a mitzvah is boosted to a unique level of perfection.

Jewish unity is all about connecting to the disaffected Jew.

Life in the Sukkah, the unique nature of this Yom Tov teaches us how to live connected to Hashem.

When is it acceptable to do a mitzvah for the reward?

The spiritual secret of the difference between forbidden items and personal restrictions.

Hashem challenges us with powerful temptations so that we can overcome them and experience powerful connection.

The Kohen Gadol's Yom Kippur uniform, Rashi's unique perspective and a lesson in getting close to Hashem.

The paradox of Lag Baomer, celebrating both the fact that Rabbi Akiva's students stopped dying and the passing of one his greatest students on that date.

How Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai epitomises the lessons of Lag Baomer.

Why is Chabad so cautious not to wet matzah, yet deliberately does so on the last day of Pesach?

Understanding our spiritual evolution through Pesach.

Rashi's unique insight into the impurity of a Zav.

How to reconcile the face that Tzaraas is the result of toxic speech but only affects people who are spiritually evolved and immune to toxic behaviour.

May a pregnant woman carry a baby to his bris?

The secret of spiritual chaperones.