Jewish Inspiration Podcast · Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe

In the third episode of his 48 Ways series during the Omer, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe teaches Arichat Sfatayim — “arranging it with your lips” — the power of verbalizing and speaking out what we learn. After studying (way #1) and listening (way #2), we must actively speak the ideas aloud to make them real, clarify them, and internalize them deeply.

Rabbi Wolbe emphasizes that “to say is to be.” Speech has incredible power: King Solomon teaches that “life and death are in the hands of the tongue,” and the words of Torah come alive when spoken. He shares the moving story of the Chofetz Chaim, who thanked a man for correcting him (unwittingly) and even included in his own book the prohibition against speaking lashon hara about oneself.

Key lessons include: repeat and organize ideas with your lips as if placing them in your pocket; even silent speech (like Hannah’s prayer) can be powerful when the whole body feels it; speaking clarifies fuzzy thoughts; what we praise reveals who we are; talk things out to yourself for clarity (as seen in yeshiva study halls); never say “I can’t” because it becomes self-fulfilling; ask for what you want (from people and from Hashem); speak positively to strengthen relationships and avoid damaging words, especially in marriage; learn in order to teach; and ensure your mouth and heart are aligned.
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Recorded in TORCH Centre - Studio A on April 26, 2022, in Houston, Texas.
Released as Podcast on April 27, 2022

The 49 days we count between Pesach (Passover) and Shavuot are an exciting time for powerful and impactful change. The Mishna (Avot 6:6) teaches us 48 masterful tools and ways to maximize life and get the most out of each day.
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Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life.  To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: awolbe@torchweb.org

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