Tisha B’Av is the darkest day of the year, filled with mourning and loss. Shabbos is the holiest day, filled with joy and connection. But what happens when Tisha B’Av falls on Shabbos? Why do we treat it like any other Shabbos—full of food, song, and celebration? Is this just a technicality, or is something much deeper happening?

Rabbi Klapper reveals the secret connection between Shabbos and Tisha B’Av: Shabbos is a living Beis HaMikdash. While Tisha B’Av forces us to face the destruction of the Mikdash and the Shechina’s absence, Shabbos brings that Shechina back, making it real again. This episode explores why Shabbos doesn’t just push away Tisha B’Av—it actually fixes it. When Shabbos arrives, the Shechina is here, and the Mikdash is restored. But how can we truly feel that Shechina in our lives? And what can we do to experience Shabbos as a day of divine presence, even in a world still in exile?

Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

If we long for the Beis HaMikdash, where Hashem’s presence was felt so powerfully, what do we have now? Is Shabbos just a taste of what was lost, or is it something even more powerful?

Shabbos isn’t just a memorial of the Mikdash—it is a Mikdash in time. Just as the Beis HaMikdash was the place where the Shechina rested, Shabbos is the time where that presence is felt without walls, without barriers. Rabbi Klapper reveals how the Kedusha of Shabbos transforms our homes into mini Beis HaMikdash. But if Shabbos is so holy, why don’t we feel it? What’s the secret to experiencing the Shechina in your home every week? Learn how treating Shabbos like a Mikdash can transform your experience and bring true divine connection into your life.

Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

If the Beis HaMikdash was the channel for all bracha in the world, what do we have now that it’s gone? How can we still experience that connection to Hashem’s presence without a physical Mikdash?

Shabbos is our living Beis HaMikdash. Just as the Beis HaMikdash was the place where Hashem’s Shechina rested, Shabbos is the time where that presence is felt in our lives. Rabbi Klapper reveals how Shabbos takes the role of the Mikdash, becoming the channel through which all shefa (blessing) enters our world. Why is Shabbos called “Mikdash B’Zman”—a sanctuary in time? What does it mean to enter Shabbos as though stepping into the Kodesh HaKodashim? And how does this change the way we prepare, experience, and leave Shabbos each week? Discover how to turn your home into a Beis HaMikdash every week, and how Shabbos is far more than a day of rest—it’s a day of divine connection.

Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

If Shabbos is an ois (a sign) and Tefillin is also an ois, why don’t we wear Tefillin on Shabbos? Isn’t more holiness better? But there’s a deeper truth: Shabbos itself is a living Tefillin. Just as Tefillin ties Hashem’s name to our head and heart, Shabbos binds us directly to Hashem’s presence without needing physical reminders.

In this episode, Rabbi Klapper explores the profound connection between Shabbos and Tefillin. Why is Tefillin hidden inside black boxes, while Shabbos is an open, radiant experience? What is the purpose of the mechitzos (barriers) that make Tefillin possible, and how do they reveal a secret about how we experience Hashem’s light? Through the lens of Kabbalah and powerful stories, we discover why Shabbos is the highest form of attachment to Hashem—an ois so powerful that it doesn’t need any other symbol. If you’ve ever wondered why Shabbos feels different, this episode will show you how it’s a day of direct connection to Hashem—like wearing Tefillin on your soul.

Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

Rest isn’t just about taking a break. If it were, then any lazy afternoon could be called Menucha. But Shabbos Menucha is different—it’s a complete disconnection from the world’s chaos, a retreat into the shade of Hashem’s presence. Why does true Menucha mean letting go completely? And what does it look like to trust Hashem so fully that even your worries disappear?

This episode explores the essence of Menucha Sheleima, a rest that is more than physical relaxation—it’s an active, spiritual surrender. Rabbi Klapper reveals how the highest form of Menucha is the one Hashem desires for us, where we stop relying on our own efforts and allow ourselves to be held by Hashem’s protection. Through the powerful story of a family who found joy on Shabbos even in the face of tragedy, we learn how complete trust can transform everything. True Menucha isn’t just about peace—it’s about choosing Hashem over everything else.

Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

When things are calm, emunah is easy. But what happens when the world around you shakes? Can you still say “Ein Od Milvado” with confidence? And how do you find peace when everything seems uncertain?

This episode explores the essence of emunah on Shabbos—Menuchas Emes U’Muna, a rest rooted in unshakeable trust. Rabbi Klapper reveals how Shabbos is the day we step back and recognize that everything is in Hashem’s hands. But this isn’t just about being passive; it’s about living with a calm that comes from knowing that even when you aren’t in control, Hashem is. Through powerful insights and stories, we’ll see how this emunah transforms anxiety into tranquility, making Shabbos a day of true peace, not just physical rest.

Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

How the Avos Experience Shabbos

Avraham rejoices, Yitzchak sings, and Yaakov rests. But what does that mean? Why do we mention the Avos in Mincha of Shabbos, each with a different reaction? And what do their middos teach us about the deeper essence of the day?

Avraham, the embodiment of chesed, sees Shabbos as a flood of divine generosity—Mekor HaBracha—and rejoices in its abundance. Yitzchak, the pillar of gevurah, understands that true Shabbos menucha is about discipline, about channeling everything back to Hashem, so he sings in recognition. But Yaakov, the bechir haAvos, experiences Shabbos in its fullest form—pure menucha, where all physicality is elevated and the material world itself becomes ruchniyus. This is why Shabbos is described as the Nachalas Yaakov, a limitless inheritance that transcends all boundaries. By delving into the unique way each Av connects to Shabbos, we uncover not just their greatness, but how we, too, can elevate our Shabbos in deeper, more profound ways.

Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!

Where Does Salvation Really Come From?

When we’re in tzarah, where do we turn? Do we rely on political leaders, financial security, or sheer strategy? If Hashem controls everything, why does hishtadlus seem so necessary? And if nature is just an illusion, what does that mean for the way we face challenges?

Shabbos reveals the ultimate yeshuah—the realization that Hashem is not bound by nature. There are no rules He must follow, no limits to what He can change. That understanding alone is the greatest salvation a person can have. The Nefesh HaChaim teaches that a person who truly internalizes Ein Od Milvado—that Hashem is the only reality—becomes untouchable. The Brisker Rav’s unshakable calm when walking past Nazi soldiers, the dibbuk story that left Reb Elchonon Wasserman forever changed—these aren’t just miracles, they’re a shift in perspective. This episode explores how Shabbos itself is the gateway to true bitachon and why tapping into it can change everything.

Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. Don't forget to subscribe and share to stay connected with our daily lessons and timeless Torah insights!