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Latest Episodes
Bamidbar 2022 – God’s Grief
In which we discuss Bamidbar Rabbah 2:23 and Bamidbar Rabbah 2:24 and Gods grief over the deaths of Aharons sons Nadav and Avihu.
Bechukotai 2022 – Practical Judaism
In which we discuss Vayikra Rabbah 35:7 and the importance of Torah being a religion of praxis.
Behar 2022 – Ex-emplary Charity
Vayikra Rabba 34:14 provides lessons about charity from how to treat ones ex-spouse.
Emor 2022 – Finding Substance
In which we turn to Vayikra Rabba 27:8 for a counterintuitive take on the ramifications of sin of the Golden Calf
Kedoshim 2022 – The Ten Commandments Plus
After a long and unintended hiatus, the podcast returns with a discussion of Vayikra Rabba 24:5 and how Leviticus 19 parallels the 10 Commandments.
Miketz 2021 – Hidden Ways
In which Bereishit Rabbah 91:10 may provide an insight for how to respond to distressing situations
Vayeshev 2021 – Speak from the Heart
In which Genesis Rabbah 84:9 teaches the importance of speaking from the heart. Bonus: A disagreement with Rashi
Vayishlach 2021 – Pick Your Battles
We take a look at Bereishit Rabbah 75:3 to consider the benefits of picking our battles.
Vayeitzei 2021 – Hey Jealousy
In which we use Genesis Rabbah 71:6 (with a little help from The Simpsons) to learn about the nuances of jealousy.
Toledot 2021 – On Notice
In Genesis Rabbah 65:4 we learn why simply noticing our surroundings can be so important