About Rabbi Odom Silverstein
Short daily Torah shiurim on Tanya, Nefesh HaChaim, and Bitachon.
“Join R’ Odom Silverstein on an illuminating journey as we dive into a text that has transformed the lives of countless yidden over the last two centuries. Sefer HaTanya: Clear and Concise. Podcasts will be published three times a week, each in 5 min segments highlighting the main themes and takeaways of each perek. Bitachon Weekly: 7 minute chizuk on Bitachon drawn from the Parsha and Moadei Hashono.”
Rabbi Odom Silverstein teaches Torah in short daily audio shiurim (recorded Torah classes) on Tanya, Nefesh HaChaim, and Bitachon (trust in Hashem). The recordings began in 2021 and grew into a library of close to 400 episodes, each one a few minutes long and built for a person learning on the go: a commute, a coffee break, a few quiet minutes before Maariv.
The teaching follows the seforim themselves, perek by perek (chapter by chapter). The 5-Minute Tanya series walks through the sefer of the Alter Rebbe, Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi, pulling out the main idea of each chapter in plain language. The 5-Minute Nefesh HaChaim series works through Rav Chaim Volozhiner's gates, and has covered the sefer through the fourth shaar on the supreme value of Torah study. Bitachon Weekly gives about seven minutes of chizuk (strengthening) on emunah and bitachon, drawn from the week's Parsha and the Moadim (the festivals of the year).
The aim is simple: make these foundational seforim reachable for any Jew, whether you have learned them before or are opening them for the first time. The shiurim stay close to the text, keep the language clear, and ask for nothing more than five minutes of your day.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Rabbi Odom Silverstein?
Rabbi Odom Silverstein is the teacher behind the Rabbi Odom Silverstein Podcast, a library of short daily Torah shiurim recorded between 2021 and 2024. He teaches four series: 5-Minute Tanya, 5-Minute Nefesh HaChaim, Bitachon Weekly, and Parsha, in close to 400 episodes, each only a few minutes long and meant for everyday listening.
Is the name spelled Odom or Adam Silverstein?
You will see both spellings. The shiurim are published under Rabbi Odom Silverstein, and many people search for Rabbi Adam Silverstein or Adom Silverstein looking for the same teacher. They all point to the same daily shiurim on Tanya, Nefesh HaChaim, and Bitachon.
What does Rabbi Odom Silverstein teach?
He teaches three foundational seforim in short daily form. The 5-Minute Tanya series covers the sefer of the Alter Rebbe chapter by chapter. The 5-Minute Nefesh HaChaim series works through Rav Chaim Volozhiner's four gates. Bitachon Weekly gives about seven minutes of chizuk on trust in Hashem, drawn from the weekly Parsha and the Moadim (festivals).
Where can I listen to Rabbi Odom Silverstein's shiurim?
The shiurim are on this site and on the major podcast platforms: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and JewishPodcasts.fm. You can also find them through iVoox, Podbean, and Stitcher. Each episode runs about five to seven minutes, so you can listen on a commute, a walk, or any short break in the day.
Are the shiurim free?
Yes. Every shiur is free to listen to, on this site and on every platform that carries the show. There is no signup, no fee, and no paywall. You can start with any series, Tanya, Nefesh HaChaim, or Bitachon, and learn at your own pace, one short episode at a time.
How long are the shiurim?
The Tanya and Nefesh HaChaim shiurim run about five minutes each, covering the main idea of one section of the sefer. The Bitachon Weekly shiurim run about seven minutes. The short length is intentional, so you can keep a daily learning habit even on a busy day, without falling behind.
Do I need a background in learning to follow along?
No. The shiurim are made to be clear for someone opening these seforim for the first time, while still staying true to the text for those who have learned them before. Hebrew terms are explained as they come up, and each episode focuses on one idea at a time, so you can follow along without prior study.