Imagine a world where falsehoods disguise themselves as truth, feeding off a small percentage of genuine facts to gain credibility. This episode dives into the concept of Shekher, the illusion of falsehood, and how it permeates various aspects of our lives. We start with the story of the Maraglim spies who returned from a recon mission with a report meant to shatter any hopes of conquering the land of Canaan. Rashi's insights reveal how these wicked individuals knew Shekher had no legs and needed a foundation of truth to be believed.Join us as Rabbi Yeruchom offers an intriguing explanation of a puzzling Gamorah, which states that Moshiach will only come when the generation is either wholly righteous or wicked. We'll also hear from Rav Wolbe, who shares insights on how various governments and campaigns throughout history have been built on a foundation of supposed goodness, yet are ultimately rooted in falsehood and Shekher. Together, we'll uncover the importance of searching for the true meaning and living authentically in a world often clouded by illusions. So, are you ready to expose the truth behind the lies? Tune in and prepare to have your perspective transformed!Support the show---------------- SUBSCRIBE to The Weekly Parsha for an insightful weekly shiur on the Parsha of the week. Listen on Spotify or the new Jewish music and Podcast streaming platform 24six! Access all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our new website themotivationcongregation.org ----------------Consider sponsoring a podcast or donating to help fund our Torah outreach and distribution. You can also join our Partnership Program and help us keep creating Torah content! Click the "Support the Show" link to donate. Questions or Comments? Please email me @ michaelbrooke97@gmail.com#parsha #shortdvartorah #thetorahpodcast #motivationalmussar