There has been a recent surge in egg prices, primarily due to a major bird flu outbreak (avian flu) that began in January which has killed about 30 million commercial and wild birds. In May of 2022, an article on Axios reported, “Egg prices could soar as much as 21% this year.” Just this week, on July 20th, Matzav.com reported, “EGG PRICES THROUGH THE ROOF: Top Egg Producer Says Supply is Tight Even as Bird Flu Slows.”
Read MoreDid you ever yell at the screen during a climactic part of a movie? Did you expect that the actors on the screen would listen to your concerns? Were you subsequently "shushed" by the entire audience? This week, in The Torah Sparks Podcast, we discuss the idea that what we - as humans - think, say, and do, actually influences and impacts the world around us. This is in great contrast to the fantasies of the "Western World."
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Read MoreAs a property manager, I receive many strange phone calls.
Read MoreIn this week's Torah Sparks podcast, the host discusses the notion of projection, namely, that -as humans - we tend to see others how we see ourselves. As such, if we see ourselves as bad, we will likely see others as bad as well. On the flip side, if we see ourselves as good and holy, we will be able to see others in that light as well.
The 24,000 students of Rebbe Akiva died for not according one another with honor. Does this, perhaps, reflect on how they viewed themselves? Listen now to the Torah Sparks podcast to find out more.
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When Nabisco changed it's slogan for the famous Oreo cookie from America's Favorite Cookie to Milk's Favorite Cookie in 2004, no one thought this would be newsworthy enough to be featured in a Jewish podcast in 2022. Even more, no one thought it would have any relevance or meaning to make it onto an inspirational platform.
Sure enough, in this week's Torah Sparks podcast, the host discusses this dramatic slogan change and develops an engaging connection between the addictive Oreo cookie and Torah observance.
Similar to the eureka effect, an “Aha! Moment” refers to the common human experience of suddenly understanding a previously incomprehensible problem or concept. It happens to all of us once in a while.
Why do humans love to gossip? In this Torah Sparks episode, we discuss the psychology behind why it is people like to gossip and how the Torah remedies this approach. We also talk about the imperativeness of not speaking Lashon Harah about oneself. Check it out!
I was sitting in the office, minding my own business, when all of a sudden, a tenant walked in holding a giant wooden staff. I was tempted to stand up for him.
Read MoreI was recently sitting in my office, minding my own business, when all of a sudden, I started thinking about those instant Gefen Hot Soups. Thankfully, I had an unopened hot soup in my bag, and I decided to treat myself to a hearty snack. Of course, I added the freeze-dried vegetables to make the soup even healthier.
Read MoreAfraid your Shaloch Manos is being given to someone else after you already gave it? Introducing the all new S.M.T.'s - Shaloch Manos Trackers. Tune in to this week's Torah Sparks podcast to find out more about these unique trackers, and to hear an insight into the contrast between the etiquette of the kings and the Jewish people. One of the messages we learn from Purim is that we can become great in a moment!
Sometimes I wonder if I am in the right profession. After recently painting my home, I had the opportunity of noticing many of the random paint color names that are out there. After seeing incredible and jaw-dropping names, such as, “Mouse’s Back,” “Dead Salmon,” “Broccoli Brown,” and “Un-teal We Meet Again,” I literally had the thought of going into the paint naming industry. I heard it pays well.
Read MoreIn this week's Torah Sparks podcast, we interview a special guest - David Charles Milke, owner of DCM Custom Painting, LLC - who reveals to us an incredible story of Mesiras Nefesh to "do the right thing." If you want to hear a true account about a non-Jew who went dumpster diving to save a Mezuzah, then this week's episode is for you!
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Read MoreI was thinking of the following question: Who is the number one fan? Is it the spectator in the stadium who is yelling the loudest? Or maybe it’s the spectator who is wearing the most face paint? Or perhaps it’s the spectator who buys the best seats? This leads me to another question. Oftentimes at a sports game, all of the fans will be given that classic foam glove that is shaped like a finger which says “#1 Fan”. Now, is it really plausible to suggest that each of the thousands of fans are all the number one fan? How is this possible? If guy A is the number one fan, how can guy B be the number one fan?
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Read MoreYou just stubbed your toe. The word “OUCH” doesn’t really do justice. Naturally, you bite your lip, admittedly a tad too hard, so now your lip and your toe hurts. Great job!
