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

Hashem commands us to be holy, what does that mean and how do we achieve that? (7 minutes) … [Read more...]

A peddler shows up in town one day claiming he has the elixir of life. Rav Yanai, an amorah, claims this peddler really has the solution. What was it? (7 minutes) … [Read more...]

Dayeinu is one of the most fun parts of the Seder, but does it even make any sense? (7 minutes) … [Read more...]

The Bnei Yisrael were extremely generous in donating to the Mishkan, so much so that Moshe had to tell them to stop! Why didn't he let them bring as much as they wanted? Worst thing is they'll end up with extra to put in storage. How bad would that be? (8 minutes) … [Read more...]

This week's parsha contains both highs and lows for the Jewish People. Who could compare the high of Machatzis Hashekel with the tragedy that was the Eigel! But one little word changes our perspective on both stories. (12 minutes) … [Read more...]

After a parsha full of business and property law, the end of the parsha begins to discuss...the holidays? Additionally, the Torah seems to indicate that the celebration is dependent on having a good crop, is that true? And what's the connection to this week's parsha? (11 minutes)   … [Read more...]