Parsha: Shemini - Spiritual Cholesterol (5784)
From Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe Podcast Collection by TORCH
April 7, 2026 · 52 min
About this episode
The episode explores the spiritual implications of kosher versus non-kosher food, likening non-kosher food to spiritual cholesterol that blocks spiritual growth.
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People in this episode
Host: Yaakov Wolbe
Topics covered
- kosher food
- spirituality
- Parsha
- spiritual cholesterol
Keywords
- donation
- TORCH fundraiser
- spiritual life
- blockages
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: The Parsha Podcast, The Jewish History Podcast, The Mitzvah Podcast, This Jewish Life, The Ethics Podcast, TORAH 101
Places: HOUSTON, TX
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