# Patient Teachers & Honest Students | June 9, 2026

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Podcast: [The Daily Derech from Exploring Judaism](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-daily-derech-from-exploring-judaism-7726833)
Published: 2026-06-09T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/thedailyderech-ej/2898417
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## Resource

In this episode of The Daily Derech , Rabbi Marcus Rubenstein explores Parashat Shlach, Hilchot Talmud Torah, and a teaching from Menorat HaMaor about sustenance, patience, and trust in God’s long-term provision. In the Me’am Loez section, Rabbi Rubenstein examines why God told Moshe “send for yourself” regarding the spies. Although the spies claimed they wanted to scout the land for practical reasons, God revealed that their true motivation was a lack of faith in His promise. The lesson is that intentions matter, and understandable fears should not override trust in God. In the Rambam section, he discusses how teachers and students should approach Torah learning. Teachers must patiently repeat material without anger, while students must honestly admit when they do not understand and continue asking questions. In the Menorat HaMaor section, Rabbi Rubenstein recounts a Talmudic story about a widower miraculously able to nurse his infant son. The sages use the story to teach that earning sustenance can be difficult, but God often provides in ways that promote long-term stability rather than temporary relief. Learn more at exploringjudaism.org/thedailyderech and reach out to Rabbi Rubenstein here .

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