Who is Wise?
What is the difference between being "smart" and being "wise"? How can we become wiser? Sanford Burstyn hosts Rabbi Rafael Marlowe to examine these questions through a Torah lens, challenging common assumptions about intelligence and growth. Drawing from Torah wisdom and Ethics of the Fathers (Chapter 4:1), Rabbi Marlowe develops timeless insights with real-life application.
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Rabbi Rafael Marlowe…
Become Wise, Strong, Rich, and Honored: Secrets of Success from the Torah
In this episode of The Torah Broker, Sanford Burstyn hosts Rabbi Rafael Marlowe who answers four timeless questions that define character: Who is wise? Who is strong? Who is wealthy? Who is honored? Drawing from Torah wisdom and Ethics of the Fathers (Chapter 4,1) Rabbi Marlow develops leadership insights, and practical life examples. This episode offers a powerful framework for personal growth and meaningful living.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:59 Who Is Wise?
08:28 Who Is Strong? …
Relationships include Respect, Love, and G-d
In this episode of The Torah Broker, Sanford Burstyn hosts Rabbi Rafael Marlowe giving over the Torah on relationships. Drawing on the ancient wisdom of the Torah and applying it to modern times, Rabbi Marlowe discusses relationships: responding instead of reacting, honoring the dignity of others, navigating parenting, caring for elderly parents, and maintaining real human connection in a digital world.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:45 Introducing Rabbi Marlowe
02:20 Relat…
From Ford to Torah in Detroit - The Inside Story Of Jewish Outreach
In this episode Sanford Burstyn hosts Rabbi Alon Tolwin, founder of Aish HaTorah Detroit.
Moved from Jerusalem in the early 1980’s, he worked as a computer programmer at Ford in Dearborn. In 1985, he opened Aish Detroit offices in Birmingham and Franklin, Michigan. These suburbs of Detroit both had strong Jewish demographics.
With a $20,000,000 partner, 8 employees, and 10 volunteers, they did the same thing as Aish HaTorah Global — offering engaging adult Jewish educational …
Rabbi Noach Weinberg and the Teshuva Revolution
This minisode features Rabbi Alon Tolwin exploring the rise of Jewish outreach and Aish HaTorah from its early beginnings within Orthodox communities to a global movement reshaping Jewish identity.
Led by visionary figures like Rabbi Noah Weinberg, outreach shifted toward reaching every Jew. From the famed Lakewood lectures to cultural milestones highlighted in Rolling Stone, the “Teshuva revolution” made Jewish learning bold, public, and influential.
Today, Aish outreach has…
Inside Story of Jewish Outreach in Detroit
In this episode Rabbi Alon Tolwin, founder of Aish HaTorah Detroit talks about Aish Detroit and its impact on Jewish adult education.
Moved from Jerusalem in the early 1980’s, he worked as a computer programmer at Ford in Dearborn. In 1985, he opened Aish Detroit offices in Birmingham and Franklin, Michigan. These suburbs of Detroit both had strong Jewish demographics.
With a $20,000,000 partner, 8 employees, and 10 volunteers, they did the same thing as Aish HaTorah Global,…
What Is the Torah? Clear Answers with Rabbi Yakov Bronsteyn
Welcome to the very first episode of The Torah Broker, where we examine Torah ideas.
In this episode, Rabbi Yakov Bronsteyn discusses:
What exactly is the Torah?
The Written and Oral Torah
How Jewish law works
Torah insights on accountability, embarrassment, and more.
Whether you're a beginner or already familiar with Jewish learning, this episode will help you build a deeper understanding of Torah concepts with clarity and relevance.
Chapters:
00:00 I…
What Is the Torah?
Rabbi Yakov Bronsteyn explains the meaning of Torah. This Minisode introduces the Written and Oral Torah, how they were received at Sinai, and how the Oral tradition was later recorded as the Mishnah and expanded through the Gemara - forming the Talmud.
Chapters
00:00 – Definition of Torah
00:24 – National Revelation at Sinai of Receiving Torah
01:02 – Written & Oral Torah
01:31 – The Chumash Known as the Five Books of Moses
01:58 – The Oral Law - includes Mishna a…
Life is Death caused from poverty, childlessness, and blindness
In this minisode, Rabbi Yakov Bronsteyn explores the Talmudic idea that some people are considered “as if dead” while still alive.
Through the lens of Torah, this thought-provoking discussion reframes what it truly means to be alive: the ability to act, connect, and leave an impact.
Chapters
00:00 – Poverty as “Living Death”
00:28 – Powerlessness & Inability to Act
00:56 – The Meaning of Influence
01:58 – Childlessness & Legacy
02:57 – Blindness &a…
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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