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 Intro
00:40 Purpose of The Torah Broker
01:19 What is the Composition of the Torah?
03:52 Oral Torah: Mishna & Talmud/Gemora
06:13 "Eye for an Eye"
08:15 Torah is from G-d
11:53 Embarrassment is Synonomous with Murder
14:10 What is “Living Death”
18:12 Torah's Insctruction on Getting Dressed
19:56 Three Behaviors that Hold up the World
24:37 World Design - Proves a Creator

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Rabbi Yakov Bronsteyn is a rabbi known for his work with Star-K Kosher Certification as a West Co…

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 and Talmud/Gemara
02:26 – The Mishnah
03:17 – The Six Order of the Mishnah.
03:39 – The Talmud /Gemara -Clarifying the Mishnah.

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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".

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 & Isolation
03:25 – Spiritual Isolation (Metsora)


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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".

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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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

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 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.

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".

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.

Chapters

00:00 – The Precision of the Universe
00:23 – Judaism and Non-Proselytizing
00:58 – What Is Free Will?
01:49 – Why G-d Must Remain Hidden
02:08 – Earth vs. Mars
02:55 – Creation
03:42 – Did G-d Create the 747?
04:34 – Why People Don’t Believe

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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 pu…

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