Parsha: Behar Bechukosai - The Seven Secrets

Parsha: Behar Bechukosai - The Seven Secrets

From Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe Podcast Collection by TORCH

May 7, 2026 · 57 min

About this episode

This episode explores the significance of the Shemittah and its connection to spiritual growth and revelation.

I don't know many farmers. This country used to be an agrarian society, but today fewer than 2% of Americans are farmers. This was not the case in antiquity. In antiquity, making a living effectively meant growing crops. The Almighty makes seemingly unreasonable demands of us when it asks us to cease working the field each seventh year -- the Shemittah. Moreover, every 50th year - a year that follows a Shemittah - we are commanded to refrain from working the field for a second year in a row. What is the rationale for this mitzvah? How is this mitzvah intimately connected to the central revelation? In general, what is the secret of the seven? You will find answers to these questions and many more in this edition of the Parsha Podcast. You will also find the remedy for feelings of inadequacy. In short, this podcast is worth your time. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – DONATE: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php . Thank you! – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – NEW TORCH Mailing Address POBox: TORCH PO BOX 310246 HOUSTON, TX 77231-0246 – – – – –…

People in this episode

Host: Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe

Topics covered

  • Shemittah
  • Jewish law
  • agriculture
  • spirituality
  • self-improvement
  • mitzvah
  • revelation

Keywords

  • Shemittah
  • mitzvah
  • agriculture
  • spirituality
  • Jewish law
  • self-improvement
  • revelation

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Organizations: TORCH

Books & works: Parsha Podcast

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