Podcast Episodes

Shelach 5781 – Fixing our Broken Compasses

Critical thinking is the hallmark of our tradition. Overly critical thinking that leads to pessimism, on the other hand, can lead us down a path of d…

5 years, 3 months ago

Crises & Kings: Episode 4 – Shmuel’s Coming of Age

The Book of Samuel I

Episode 4: Shmuel's Coming of Age

Podcast Overview: Eli the high priest is young Shmuel's mentor and guide. But now the word o…

5 years, 3 months ago

Crises & Kings: Episode 3 – The Crimes of the Priests

The Book of Samuel I

Episode 3: The Crimes of the Priests

Podcast Overview: Chana's piety stands in direct contrast to the officiating priests at S…

5 years, 3 months ago

Beha’alotecha 5781 – A Time To Step Up and a Time to Step Down

How does one rise to the occasion and do what needs to be done? How does one know when to lovingly detach from a situation because you have done what…

5 years, 3 months ago

Crises & Kings: Episode 2 – Chana’s Triumph

The Book of Samuel I

Episode 2: Chana's Triumph

Podcast Overview: Our book begins by introducing us to the fraught family dynamics of Elkana and hi…

5 years, 3 months ago

Crises & Kings: Episode 1/Introduction – The Backdrop of the Book of Judges

The Book of Samuel I

Episode 1: Introduction – The Backdrop of the Book of Judges

Podcast Overview: In order to appreciate the opening chapters of …

5 years, 3 months ago

Crises & Kings: Chapter 1/Introduction – The Backdrop of the Book of Judges

The Book of Samuel I

Episode 1: Introduction – The Backdrop of the Book of Judges

Podcast Overview: In order to appreciate the opening chapters of th…

5 years, 3 months ago

Naso 5781 – Birkat Kohanim: A Life of Service

Parashat Naso contains a variety of topics, including the Birkat Kohanim, the priestly blessing. While at first glance, the life of a Kohen, priest, …

5 years, 3 months ago

Bamidbar and Shavuot 5781: Flags, Identity and Perfection

Parashat Bamidbar is always read around Shavuot time. What is the connection? And what is the eternal message that emerges from the long census and m…

5 years, 3 months ago

Behar Bechukotai 5781 – Cultivating Tranquility and Calmness of the Heart

What is the connection between the three mitzvot of Shmittah, Yovel and Reebeet in Parashat Behar and tranquility of the heart? How important is lett…

5 years, 4 months ago