Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchTeshuvah in 10 Minutes
In this episode, we dive into the heart of teshuvah, the Jewish practice of return, repair, and starting over that transforms the High Holidays—and r…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Tashlich in 10 Minutes
In this episode, we stroll down to the nearest body of water for Tashlich, the Rosh Hashanah ritual where Jews symbolically cast off their mistakes a…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
The Sukkah in 10 Minutes
In this episode, we step into the leafy, cozy world of the sukkah—the temporary hut that turns backyards, balconies, and driveways into joyful holida…
3 months ago
The Jewish Star (Magen David) in 10 Minutes
In this episode, we trace the journey of the Magen David—the six-pointed star that went from a quiet decorative motif to the most recognizable symbol…
3 months ago
The Crusades and the Jews in 10 Minutes
Witness the moment when the "Golden Age" of European Jewish life collided with a surge of religious fanaticism in our episode on The Crusades and the…
3 months ago
The Jubilee Year (Yovel) in 10 Minutes
In this episode, we explore the bold and beautiful vision of the Jubilee Year, the biblical cycle that hits the cosmic reset button every fifty years…
3 months ago
Shmita in 10 Minutes
In this episode, we dig into the ancient yet surprisingly radical idea of Shmita—the sabbatical year when the land of Israel gets to take a breather,…
3 months ago
Bagels in 10 Minutes
In this episode, we bite into the chewy, golden world of bagels—the beloved Jewish bread that went from Old World staple to global breakfast supersta…
3 months ago
Shabbat Dinner in 10 Minutes
In this episode, we pull up a chair to the heart of Jewish home life: Shabbat dinner—that weekly moment when the candles glow, the challah shines, an…
3 months ago
The Siddur in 10 Minutes
Embark on a journey through the "spiritual encyclopedia" of the Jewish people as we explore the history and architecture of the Siddur, the tradition…
3 months ago