Derby City Torah: Recent Episodes
Rabbi Simcha Snaid
Relevant and inspiring Torah ideas brought to you from the Derby City (aka Louisville, KY.)
Rabbi Simcha Snaid is the Rabbi of Congregation Anshei Sfard in Louisville, KY. Over the years, Rabbi Snaid has gained a following through his weekly Torah classes on a wide range of topics and short, inspirational parsha videos that resonates with Jewish people of all backgrounds.
Every athlete has a coach. Great singers have coaches.
Should we have a coach for our spiritual lives?
The Manna, the heavenly food that sustained the Jewish people throughout their journey in the desert was given as a test. What was that test and how are faced with the same challenge thousands of years later?
Why are there so many Mitzvos?
Is doing mitzvos out of habit a good thing or does it present any pitfalls?
Anger is a trait that is very destructive and causes us to act irrational. Hear some tools to help avoid those situations where anger can easily happen.
We make many blessings throughout the day (obligated to make 100) but what are we supposed to think and have in mind when we say a blessing?
Why is the Book of Shemos referred to as Exodus when it means names and what do names have to do with our redemption?
What is the connection between Pharoah and the evil inclination?
Why did G-d need to perform the miracle of the oil in the first place?
What is the connection between Succos and Chanukah?
Can Jealousy be a positive trait?
Can it be channeled to help us grow?
Rabbi Snaid shares a new perspective on "jealousy" that can be used to help us reach greater spiritual heights.
What is the proper approach we should have towards the stories in the Torah and how we relate to the mistakes the Torah says were made?
We begin Kiddush every Friday night the same way but did we know that G-d signed His name in those words?
What can the third day of creation and the Esrog tree reveal to us about the root cause of why we sin? What attitude should we approach our service to G-d with?
The 13 attributes are a constant throughout the selichos and the Yom Kippur prayers.
Why do we say them so many times and what is their message for us?
Rosh Hashana is right around the corner which hopefully means we have thought about what we can improve on and how we can grow.
But then we may hit a wall, we may feel stuck not knowing how we should begin that process of growth? We may even feel we have many things to work on and we may feel overwhelmed thinking about it!
How we should begin the New Year to ensure a successful and productive year!
Do we approach Judaism and the many mitzvos it entails with joy, or do we view them as a burden?
There are so many opportunities for kindness and charity throughout our day. Do we capitalize on them or do we pretend not to see them?
Our actions can change the world on an individual level and a communal level. Never underestimate them!
The Shema Prayer is the essence of Judaism. Find out why and the deeper meaning behind this powerful prayer.
We are all leaders, whether it is large companies or the most important, our family. What is the trait needed to be a successful leader?
Delve into the Holiday of Purim to enhance and appreciate this often misunderstood day.