If Judaism Values Peace, Why Are Our Texts So Argumentative?
In this episode of Dear Rabbi, I explore the apparent contradiction between Judaism's emphasis on peace and the argumentative nature of Jewish texts and culture. I explain that it's not just our texts...
20 Aug 20252min
Rabbi Berel Wein
Welcome to Zero Percent, the podcast that explores the outsized impact of the Jewish people! 🌟Join us for a special episode honoring Rabbi Berel Wein, who passed away this past Shabbos, a giant of ou...
20 Aug 202539min
Parshat Eikev: Small Steps, Big Changes
📖 Parshat Eikev This Week: The Torah says God watches over Israel 'me-reishit hashana ad acharit shana' from the beginning of THE year to the end of... year. Notice the missing 'the'? We start Januar...
15 Aug 20251min
Why Do Jews Need Atonement Without Original Sin? Understanding Teshuvah
In this episode of Dear Rabbi, I address a question that highlights the difference between Jewish and Christian concepts of human nature and forgiveness. I explain that while Christianity teaches orig...
13 Aug 20252min
Parshat Va'etchanan: The Power of Shema
📖 Parshat Va'etchanan This Week: After the Holocaust, Rabbi Leizer Silver had a brilliant way to identify hidden Jewish children in monasteries. He'd call out 'Shema Yisrael!' and watch for kids who ...
10 Aug 20251min
Why Is There No Blessing Before Giving Charity? Protecting Human Dignity in Mitzvot
In this episode of Dear Rabbi, I address why Judaism doesn't require a blessing before giving charity, despite the general rule that we make blessings before performing mitzvot to thank God for the op...
6 Aug 20251min
Holocaust Kinna
Rabbi Moshe Heyman shares powerful insights on the Holocaust Kinna, examining how modern tragedy is woven into ancient Tisha B'av traditions. Explore this profound kinah that connects the Shoah to Jew...
3 Aug 202515min
October 7th Kinna
Rabbi Menachem Lehrfield shares meaningful insights on the October 7th Kinna, exploring themes of destruction and remembrance. Discover the deeper meaning behind this powerful Tisha B'av kinah and its...
3 Aug 20255min
