Emor 5784: The Perfection Paradox
How do we approach texts in our traditions that seem to discriminate against or exclude certain groups of people? In this thought-provoking discussion, Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield and Rabbi Haim Shalom wre...
13 Touko 202435min
Kedoshim 5784: Empathy in a Divided World
In a world rife with conflict and oversimplified narratives about "the other," how can we embody true holiness by cultivating empathy, humility, and deeper human connection? Rabbi Brent Spodek joins ...
6 Touko 202437min
Acharei Mot 5784: A People Apart
How can the Jewish people maintain a sense of unity and connection as a nation despite geographical separation and divergent experiences between the Diaspora and Israel? In this week's episode, Rabba ...
1 Touko 202441min
Pesach 5784: Unearthing Personal Freedom
Can we transform the "bread of affliction" into the "bread of redemption" this Passover?" Yiscah Smith returns this week with a call for us to see ourselves ("l'rot atzmo") as leaving spiritual ensla...
21 Huhti 202442min
Metzora 5784: Transforming Curses into Blessings
Can we uncover hidden blessings, even from within painful experiences? Join us this week as we delve into the profound purification rituals surrounding the mysterious affliction of tzara'at (often tra...
17 Huhti 202432min
Tazria 5784: Reimagining Ritual Purity
How do we navigate the tension between devotion to mitzvot and the pursuit of understanding their significance in our lives? In this week's parsha, we explore the seemingly archaic ritual purity laws...
11 Huhti 202432min
Shemini 5784: Going Beyond Our Mistakes
In this week’s episode, we navigate the complexities of failure and growth in the aftermath of pivotal moments in the Tanakh. Rabbi Dr. Meesh Hammer-Kossoy draws a parallel between the incidents of t...
4 Huhti 202432min
Tzav 5784: Kindling the Spirit
Rabbanit Nechama Goldman Barash joins us this week for an investigation of the eternal flame that burned upon the altar. Contemplating the balance between the passion of the burning fire and the stea...
28 Maalis 202439min
