Maharal numerology;
7 and 8;
Chapter 2
(15 minutes)

Context within the which the Torah resides;
Who holds the keys to the Torah;
Chapter 1
(14 minutes)

Videos from the Netzach Yisrael Siyum

Part 1


Part2


Part 3


Part 4

Introduction to Tiferes Yisrael
Insights into essence of Torah
(14 minutes)

The Esrog
Final Geulah
Song as expression of Shleimus
Completion of Netzach Yisrael!
Chapters 62-63
(14 minutes)

Link to my article on the Esrog as referenced in the podcast: http://libsyn.com/static/spottsemes/adam_apple.pdf

Three firsts
Chapter 62
(17 minutes)

P.S. During the podcast, I mistakenly refer to this as "Episode 35"

Fourth blessing and the ultimate redemption
The sky, outer space and the spiritual realm
Chapter 60
(16 minutes)

Continuation of Bilaam's blessings;
Jewish numerology;
Chapters 57-59
(14 minutes)

Bilam's unique blessings of the Jewish people
The Jewish people are like dust
Chapter 57
(21 minutes)

Moshe and Aharon, Messiah and Eliyahu
The first and last Geulahs
Chapter 54
(11 minutes)

Shana Tova to everyone.. I wish you all you a wonderful, healthy and successful New Year, a year in which you are able to discover  your path to Hashem.

The three Holy Temples and the three Forefathers
(15 minutes)

The true nature and meaning of Nechama
Chapter 49
(15 minutes)

Era of the Messiah vs. the Exodus from Egypt
Chapter 46-47
(16 minutes)

The three stages of the universe
The transition from this world to the next world
Eruv Tavshilin

Yaccov and the end of days
The Shema and Baruch Shem

The Shuruk

The destruction of the Second Temple: preserving the true Mesorah (tradition)

The Messiah ushers in a new world order
Fish, the flood and the Messiah
Chapter 39

The Two Messiahs
Chapter 37

The Sukah of King David
The pre-Messianic era
Chapter 35

The mission of the Ten Tribes
Chapter 34

King David -- a window into the next world
Chapter 33

The significance of the numbers 7,8 and 10 in Jewish thought
Chapter 32

The "final" letters point to redemption;
Chapter 30

Were you faithful in your business dealings?
Chapter 29

(Note that this week's episode is a brief break from the Netzach Yisrael)

Special Shavuos episode
Azus and the Chutzpah of the Jewish people on Shavuos

Destruction must precede redemption
Chapter 26

Relationship between Jewish people and nations of the world in exile;
Chapter 25

Do the Jewish people belong in exile?

A nation dispersed amongst all the nations;

Chapter 24

Joy and laughter;
Joy vs. Mourning;
Chapter 23

The power of Yehai Shmei Raba
Chapter 22

A fifth kingdom?
Jewish people caught in the middle
End of days

Mitzvah of Peah
Charity and Eternity
Korban Pesach and Maos Chitim
Chapter 20

Psalm for Shabbos
Shabbos as an expression of completion
Why do the wicked prosper
Chapter 19

The four exiles in detail
The difference in kind between the fourth exile and the first three
The power of the fourth exile
Chapter 18

Jewish suffering part 3
The fourth exile - time is NOT on our side
Chapter 17

Yaacov vs Esav
The nature of exile
Purim as the holiday of exile

The podcast is now on iTunes as well, so you've got lots of choices:

http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=276238087

Jewish suffering Part 2
The Jewish people do not belong in this world

You can now find the Netzach Yisrael podcasts on TorahMedia.com at this URL:

http://www.torahmedia.com/catalog_profile.php?sid=9xr88413c2mgoxs&cid=&pid=2756

(I will continue to publish the podcasts on this blog as well, so don't worry)

Why do the Jewish people suffer so greatly?

Who am I?

Good question - one which I often ask myself. In short, I am the son of two educators who swore I would never teach, went into software programming as a profession, and discovered I have a passion for teaching. Life is funny like that.

I spent a bunch of years learning in Ner Israel Yeshiva in Baltimore, MD, where I was eventually ordained. While learning in yeshiva, I was introduced to the great thinkers of our tradition -- the Ramchal and the Maharal. I was immediately hooked. I delved as much as I could into the world of Jewish thought and have not looked back since.

Sometime later I moved with my family back to Atlanta, GA -- where I grew up. I continue to work in the field of software engineering, which is an important part of my life, and at the same time, study and teach Torah at nights and on weekends.

While I am certainly no expert on the likes of the Ramchal and the Maharal, my passion for their works and for teaching compels me to share with others whatever knowledge I have gained. So, at some point, I began searching for an avenue to invite others to join me in the universe of the Maharal. Utilizing my knowledge of computers seemed like a reasonable approach and this podcast is the result of those musings.

I welcome any feedback you may have about this podcast; I can be contacted via email at: spottsemes@gmail.com

Yoel Spotts

The significance of the letter "Nun" and how it highlights the unique relationship between the Jewish people and Hashem.

An introduction to nature and purpose of this podcast.