Best Rabbi Ari Klapper Podcasts (2025)

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 124 2:49

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The Danger of Hurting the Needy Even if you suspect a collector is dishonest, halacha demands continued support until proper investigation. Rumors don’t cancel chezkas oni. 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…

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Ep. 46 - Shabbos and Tisha B'Av 25:26

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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 reve…

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 123 2:03

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Caution Without Harm Being choyshesh doesn’t permit harming the person—no insults, no withholding owed money, and no public shaming. It’s for self-protection only. 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…

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 122 2:29

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Fifty Rumors Don’t Equal Fact Widespread rumors—even from many people—don’t justify labeling someone a rasha. Only Beis Din can establish such a verdict. 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 conn…

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 121 2:26

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Be Wary, Not Certain When Lashon Hara affects your safety or future, you may be choyshesh—cautious—but not mekabel. Protection is allowed; judgment is not. 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 co…

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Ep. 45 - Like the Beis Hamikdash 23:59

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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 t…

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 120 2:20

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The Past Is Off Limits Lashon Hara about someone’s past or ancestors—no matter how true—is still forbidden. Teshuva demands respect for who a person is now. 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 c…

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Ep. 8 - You are Normal 20:54

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What if your deepest struggles don’t define you—but reveal who you really are? When it comes to Shemiras Einayim and controlling our thoughts, many people believe that the battle itself is a sign of failure. But Rabbi Klapper offers a powerful truth: the fight doesn’t mean you’re broken—it means you’re alive. Hashem designed this world with challen…

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 119 1:59

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Disagreement Doesn’t Permit Disrespect Even after verifying an error in Beis Din, you may not slander its members. Corrective steps must follow halacha—not public humiliation. 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 …

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 118 2:53

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Doubting a Din Is Not a Heter Even if a Dayan’s ruling seems mistaken, degrading Talmidei Chachamim is never justified. Respect demands restraint, even when questioning halachic outcomes. 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 t…

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Ep. 44 - Shabbos, Tefillin, and the Beis Hamikdash 25:35

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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 …

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 117 2:53

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Respecting Torah Authority Speaking negatively about Dayanim—even if you think they ruled wrongly—is forbidden. We must trust that Hashem ensures justice, and always be dan Talmidei Chachamim l’kaf zechus. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.o…

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 116 2:05

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Judge Favorably, Even If True Even if a story is factually accurate, we must still be dan l’kaf zechus. Context matters—and assuming the worst violates a mitzvas asei of the Torah. 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 subsc…

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 115 1:58

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Don't Sit With Them Choosing to sit with known gossipers makes you part of their aveirah, even if you stay silent. The Torah warns us: avoid the company of scoffers. 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 …

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Ep. 43 - Shabbos and Tefillin 23:15

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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, …

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 114 2:40

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Three Tools for Resistance Reject the words in your heart, feel regret about hearing them, and avoid showing any approval. Even a frown can send a message—and protect your neshamah. 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 subs…

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Ep. 7 - Knowing Your Essence 25:43

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What if your biggest fall isn’t the sin—but what you believe about yourself afterward? So many people striving for growth fall into a dangerous trap—not because of their Yetzer Hara, but because of how they respond to it. One misstep, and suddenly, it feels like all their progress has vanished. But Rabbi Klapper offers a radically honest and comfor…

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 113 2:43

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When You’re Caught in It If you’re surrounded by people speaking Lashon Hara, discreetly showing disapproval or mentally rejecting the words can still count as spiritual resistance—even without speech. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. …

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 112 2:42

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Group Dynamics and Strategy When facing a group with a dominant speaker of Lashon Hara, sometimes the best move is to wait and later correct the others—quietly, thoughtfully, and without confrontation. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. …

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Ep. 42 - A Complete Rest 30:57

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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 …

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 111 2:53

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Can You Handle the Truth? Even when permitted to listen, you must be confident you won’t accept what you hear. If you know you’ll believe it, even a justified listening becomes assur. 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 su…

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 110 2:46

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Listening to Make Peace If your sincere goal is shalom, listening to Lashon Hara may be allowed—if you actively seek to defend the subject or calm the speaker. Intention makes all the difference. 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 …

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 109 2:23

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Protecting Others Without Accepting You may listen to Lashon Hara to protect someone else, but vague excuses like “maybe one day I’ll need it” are not a heter. Every word must have real purpose. 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 f…

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Ep. 41 - A True Rest of Emunah 31:17

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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 …

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 108 2:36

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When Listening Is Allowed Listening to Lashon Hara is only permitted when done letoeles, such as evaluating a potential business partner or shidduch—with zero acceptance and full skepticism. 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 forge…

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Ep. 6 - Using Your Time Right 31:57

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What if the best way to fight the Yetzer Hara is not to fight it at all? When we imagine spiritual growth, we often picture intense battles—resisting temptation, wrestling with taivos, fighting off distractions. But the Torah offers a surprising strategy: stay too busy for the Yetzer Hara to catch up. In this episode, Rabbi Klapper explores the con…

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 107 2:46

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Worse Than Speaking It The Chafetz Chaim teaches that accepting Lashon Hara is often worse than saying it. Belief alone—without a word—is enough to bring tragic consequences, as seen in Tanach. 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 fo…

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 106 2:25

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Believing Lashon Hara is Forbidden Accepting Lashon Hara as truth is a de'oraisa violation—even if it’s technically true. Kabbalas Lashon Hara destroys achdus and undermines the fabric of Klal Yisrael. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. …

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Ep. 40 - Shabbos and the Avos 27:58

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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 HaB…

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 105 2:12

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Undoing Accepted Lashon Hara If one has already accepted Lashon Hara as truth, teshuva requires working to uproot that belief. The best solution? Avoid believing it in the first place. 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 s…

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 104 2:28

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Lashon Hara About Property Speaking negatively about someone’s home, business, or merchandise is Lashon Hara, as it causes financial harm. When multiple people spread such talk, the damage multiplies. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. D…

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 103 2:10

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Words Aren't Just Words Saying "he learns three hours" can be praise for one person and criticism for another. Lashon Hara depends not only on what is said, but how it is perceived. 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 subs…

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Ep. 39 - The True Source of Our Salvation 27:00

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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 r…

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 102 2:08

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How Perspective Changes Speech Spending $500 on Shabbos can be praise or criticism depending on financial status. The same applies to tzedakah. Identical words can have drastically different meanings. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. D…

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Ep. 5 - How to do Teshuva 35:50

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What if the hardest part of teshuva isn’t change, but admitting you need to? Teshuva doesn't begin with dramatic resolutions or perfect results. It begins with a moment of clarity—a quiet but powerful realization: Something’s not right. I want more. That simple decision to face ourselves honestly is already a massive step forward. Yet for many, thi…

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 101 2:16

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Context Matters in Speech The same statement can be Lashon Hara or praise depending on the context. A wealthy man learning three hours a day may be criticized, while a working man doing the same is praised. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.…

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 100! 2:16

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Judging People by Their Wealth Talking about someone's wealth—whether much or little—can lead to problems in business, shidduchim, and personal relationships. A person's worth is far more than their bank account. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJu…

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Ep. 38 - Spending Money for Shabbos 32:25

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Does Hashem Pay Your Bills? Shabbos is Hashem’s day, but does that mean He covers the cost? Chazal tell us “הלווני ואני פורע”—spend for Shabbos, and Hashem will pay you back. But how far does this go? Should we go into debt for a lavish seudah? Does this mean we can indulge in anything as long as it’s LeKavod Shabbos? This episode uncovers the deep…

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 99 1:55

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Speaking About Strength and Weakness Discussing a person's physical strength or health can impact their job, shidduchim, and reputation. Even factual statements can cause harm and require careful speech. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org…

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 98 2:39

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The Hidden Harm of Criticism Belittling a Rav’s knowledge or a son-in-law’s status can damage relationships and reputations. Even true statements can be destructive when spoken without a clear toeles. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. D…

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Daily Chafetz Chaim - Day 97 2:24

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The Danger of Speaking About Rabbanim Lashon Hara about a Rav can destroy his reputation, diminish his ability to lead, and harm an entire community. Even if true, such speech requires extreme caution. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Klapper and produced by Eli Podcast Productions, this episode is part of the Real Judaism series, available on RealJudaism.org. …