In this episode of The Torah Broker Podcast, Rabbi Zvi Holland joins Torah Broker Sanford Burstyn for a powerful conversation about the battle between light and darkness and the forces that shape the choices we make every day. Pronunciation note: The Hebrew word Satan (שָׂטָן) is pronounced “sah-TAHN,” with an “ah” sound, rather than the English pronunciation “SAY-tan.” In this episode, .Rabbi Holland offers a fascinating Jewish perspective on the Satan, explaining how temptation, distraction, social pressure, and materialism pull us away from our true purpose.

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Rabbi Zvi Holland is Director of Special Projects and a Kashrus Administrator at STAR-K Kosher Certification, where he specializes in practical halacha and contemporary kashrus, including the complex world of kosher meat production. Before moving to Baltimore, Rabbi Holland spent 12 years in Phoenix as the founding Rosh Kollel of the Phoenix Community Kollel, helping build Phoenix int…

In this episode of The Torah Broker Podcast, Rabbi Shoshan joins Torah Broker Sanford Burstyn for a captivating conversation about living a life of purpose through the timeless wisdom of Torah. With remarkable eloquence, passion, and wisdom, Rabbi Shoshan weaves together unforgettable stories, powerful parables, and profound Torah teachings to reveal the importance of honoring parents, respecting elders, building strong families, embracing the gift of Shabbos, and developing lasting character.

This episode is a compelling invitation to rethink what truly matters, revealing that genuine success is measured not by what we accumulate, but by the legacy we leave, the choices we make, and the eternal values we invest in.

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Rabbi Ariel Shoshan is the founding rabbi of Ahavas Torah: The Scottsdale Torah Center, a vibrant Torah community that has brought passionate, authentic, and welcoming Judaism to thousands throughout the Greater Phoenix area. …

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In this thought-provoking episode of The Torah Broker Podcast, Rabbi Raphael Landesman joins Torah Broker Sanford Burstyn for a candid conversation about Israel, Jewish identity, and the roots of modern antisemitism. Drawing on his passion for teaching modern Israeli history, Rabbi Landesman explains why understanding the historical facts behind Israel's existence is essential for Jews and non-Jews alike.

From media narratives and campus influence to the moral challenges Israel faces in war, this discussion explores the Torah perspective on Jewish resilience, truth, history, and the importance of strengthening our connection to our people and heritage in an increasingly complex world.

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Rabbi Raphael Landesman is the founder and Head of Shearim Torah High School for Girls in Phoenix, Arizona. He first arrived in Phoenix in 2000 as one of the founding members of the Phoenix Community Kollel and established Shearim in 2006. Widely respected …

In this premiere episode of Season 2 of The Torah Broker Podcast, Rabbi Dovid Bernstein joins Torah Broker Sanford Burstyn for a thought-provoking discussion on the existence of G-d, the truth of the Torah, and the search for life's purpose. Through engaging stories, practical examples from nature, and timeless Torah wisdom, Rabbi Bernstein challenges listeners to examine the evidence for G-d with an open mind.

The conversation explores how the natural world points to a Creator, why the Torah's remarkable preservation is unique in history, and why taking the time to honestly investigate these questions may be the most important investment a person can make.

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Rabbi Dovid Bernstein, originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has dedicated decades to Jewish education as an educator, consultant, and speaker. During his many years with Torah Umesorah, he directed the Aish Dos teacher training program and Chevras Yesud Ma’aloh, the Principals Fellow…

Torah Broker, Sanford Burstyn delivers a thought-provoking Torah Bite/Drop exploring human character traits and the Torah concept of finding the balanced middle path.

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Torah Broker, Sanford Burstyn delivers a practical Torah Bite /Drop of the halachic order and discipline of getting dressed each morning.From putting on clothing in the proper sequence this short monologue highlights how routines can be elevated.

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Do human beings act on instinct or do they have the ability to choose? Torah Broker, Sanford Burstyn shares a thought-provoking Torah Bite/Drop exploring free will - one of the most powerful differences between animals and humans.

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Torah Broker, Sanford Burstyn delivers a powerful Torah Bite/ Drop on the struggle of envy and the constant temptation to compare ourselves to the wealth of others.

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Torah Broker, Sanford Burstyn delivers a Torah Bite/ Drop exploring how we can see the existence of G-d in the world around us.
Using simple but powerful examples from nature - the colors of fruit and the precise distance of the sun from Earth- this short piece of Torah Wisdom focuses on the obvious design found in creation.

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Torah Broker, Sanford Burstyn delivers a powerful Torah Bite (Drop) on one big question: Who deserves honor?
This short monologue breaks down how we view people around us- students, colleagues, teachers - and those with titles like doctor, judge, king, and rabbi. This message will challenge the way you see others and the way you give honor in everyday life.

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Rabbi Pinchas Allouche talks to Torah Broker, Sanford Burstyn about the roots of antisemitism and how Jewish identity shapes the world’s response to the Jewish people. Exploring the idea of being a “light unto the nations,” this conversation challenges us to embrace Torah values with clarity and purpose.

Subscribe for more episodes ➤ / @torahbroker Rabbi Pinchas Allouche is the founding Rabbi of Congregation Beth Tefillah, Scottsdale AZ. He is a respected rabbinic figure, renowned lecturer, and prominent author on Jewish faith, mysticism, and social thought. He has a wise, profound, and sensitive perspective on life and people is widely sought after by individuals and communities of all backgrounds. Rabbi Allouche was named by the Jewish Daily Forward as one of America’s “36 Most Inspiring Rabbis,” shaping 21st-century Judaism.

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