Video Episodes
An Eye for an Eye: One of the Most Misunderstood Lines in the Torah
In this minisode, Rabbi Yakov Bronsteyn explains the true meaning of “an eye for an eye.”
Rather than physical retaliation, Torah law—as outlined in the Talmud/Gemara—requires monetary compensation for damages. A dog bite and damages are discussed within the Torah’s laws of damages.
Chapters
00:00 – “An Eye for an Eye”
01:16 – What the Torah Says About “An Eye for an Eye”
02:07 – Torah Is Written by G-d
03:53 – The Torah View of Dangerous Animals
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Getting Dressed: A Torah Blueprint for How to Live Life
Rabbi Yakov Bronsteyn explores how Torah guides—not only major decisions—but even everyday actions like getting dressed, transforming routine actions into opportunities for connection with G-d.
Chapters
00:00 – Introduction
00:34 – Getting Dressed?
01:02 – Torah Is the Blueprint for Everything
01:50 – Living with Intention
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Rabbi Yakov Bronsteyn is a rabbi known for his work with STAR-K…
Blood is spilled from Embarrassment
In this minisode, Rabbi Yakov Bronsteyn explains the Talmudic teaching that embarrassing someone is likened to murder.
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".
If the World Is Designed, Why Don’t People Believe?
In this minisode of The Torah Broker Show, Rabbi Yakov Bronsteyn and Sanford Burstyn explore a central question:
If the universe appears designed—why isn’t belief in G-d obvious?
Using examples like Earth’s precise distance from the sun, the discussion examines why the obvious seems hidden. Rabbi Bronsteyn explains that from a Torah perspective, G-d’s hiddenness preserves true free will, because undeniable proof would eliminate meaningful choice.
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