The long running Dvar Torah blog, "Ancient Ideas for the Modern Mind", is now a podcast! Listen as Yosef Segal gives his weekly Dvar Torah and also discusses a variety of Torah topics including Chumash, Hashkafa, and Halacha

The Pesukim seem to indicate that the Tower of Bavel was built in order that people shouldn't have to be spread out. What did they do wrong that they were punished? And was it really a punishment? (10 minutes) … [Read more...]

Hashem originally creates man alone, but then says it's not 'good' for man to be alone. What wasn't good about it? (9 minutes) … [Read more...]

Moshe attempts to ascend the mountain towards his final resting place, but he's stopped by the Bnei Yisrael. How could they disobey a direct commandment of Hashem? (11 minutes) … [Read more...]

Before he dies, Moshe gives Yehoshua, his successor, some final words of advice. But some of what he says seems a little strange... (9 minutes) Also, click here for a Dvar Torah for Yom Kippur … [Read more...]

Most of us think the main focus of Elul is on Teshuvah and retrospection, but there are other important ideas as well, like developing and appreciating the relationship we have with Hashem. How does this fit with the idea of Teshuvah? We discuss. (11 minutes) … [Read more...]

When bringing Bikkurim, there are several pesukim we read. What is the meaning behind these pesukim? We discuss the explanation of the Ohr HaChaim. (10 minutes) … [Read more...]

What is considered a good reason for divorce? Why is it "difficult" for Hashem to make shidduchim? He is all-powerful! (9 minutes) … [Read more...]

Why is the king limited in the amount of wealth he can obtain? Why are the pesukim concerning a king and the Kohanim placed next to each other? Listen to this week's podcast to learn the answers! (10 minutes) … [Read more...]