Iron Emunah

8 - Shavuos - Your Life Was Written Into Torah

What if Torah contains not only the blueprint of creation—but your story within it? In this episode, we explore the idea that all of reality, including personal destiny, is rooted in the letters of Torah. Through Torah sources and deeper Jewish thought, we examine what it means that nothing is random—and how your life is part of a far greater Divine design. Part 2 of this Shavuos series. Torah insights inspired by the teachings of: * Rabbi Daniel Mechanic * Rabbi Dr. Akiva Tatz * Rabbi Shmuel Reichman

7 - Shavuos - You’re Not Practicing Mitzvos, You’re Operating Reality

What if mitzvos aren’t just spiritual practices, but part of the structure of reality itself? In this episode, we explore the idea that Torah is the blueprint of creation, and that the world is literally built from it. Drawing from the Zohar and Chazal, we begin to reframe mitzvos not as symbolic rituals, but as actions aligned with the deepest structure of existence. We also look at how the Avos lived in this reality before Matan Torah—and what that reveals about how the world actually works. Part 1 of a deeper Shavuos series. References: * Rabbi Dr. Akiva Tatz, Cause of Reality – Written Torah, The Official Podcast of Rabbi Dr. Akiva Tatz, June 17, 2020 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-official-podcast-of-rabbi-dr-akiva-tatz/id1577510972?i=1000624297224 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-official-podcast-of-rabbi-dr-akiva-tatz/id1577510972?i=1000624297224] * Micha Berger, Bereishis Asparlaria: The Avos Kept the Torah * Rav Hershel Schachter, On the Parsha II: Insights and Commentary Based on the Shiurim of Rav Hershel Schachter (Vayeshev), citing Bereishis Rabbah 79:6

6 - Pesach - What actually controls our lives

Why is leaving Egypt THE event that keeps coming up in so many mitzvos? This episode breaks down how the story shapes our relationship with HaShem and how it affects how we live every day. References: Derech Chaim, Maharal 5:4 on Pirkei Avos 5:4 Gevurot HaShem, Maharal, Chapter 57 Rabbi Akiva Tatz podcast- Pesach, Faster than Time https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-official-podcast-of-rabbi-dr-akiva-tatz/id1577510972?i=1000555150333 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-official-podcast-of-rabbi-dr-akiva-tatz/id1577510972?i=1000555150333] Rav Schwab on Prayer, Rabbi Shimon Schwab

5 - Purim - Clean your window

Purim marks the beginning of a new era in our history and in the world timeline. And of course - it’s all about Emunah! References: The Malbim Esther, translated by Jonathon Taub Shabbat and the Festvals, Journey and Destination, by Akiva Tatz Lech Lecha, The Journey To Your Ultimate Self, Rabbi Shmuel Reichman Questions or comments? Contact Miriam at mymarciano@gmail.com [mymarciano@gmail.com]

4 - Tu B’Shvat - What exactly are we celebrating?

Before you eat your fruits on Tu B’Shvat this year, find out WHY in about 10 minutes by listening to this episode. There’s an opportunity that’s provided to us on this day that you don’t want to miss out on, trust me. Also, learning about the significance of each holiday will up-level your life and your Emunah muscle. The story inside this episode is from the book, Make your Brachos Meaningful, by R Mechel Handler.