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Korach 5784: Leadership and Rebellion
How do we navigate leadership challenges and personal ambition in times of crisis? - In this weeks episode, Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield and Aviva Lauer delve into Parsha Korach, exploring leadership and re
Shlach 5784: Unexpected Twists
What do you do when reality falls short of high expectations? - In this episode, Rabbi Tzvi Hirschfield and Rabbi Dr. Meesh Hammer-Kossoy delve into the Parsha of Shlach, highlighting the challenges a
Beha’alotcha 5784: Trumpets and Transitions
How do ancient trumpets teach us about modern journeys and transitions? - In this episode, Rabbi Tzvi Hirschfield and Rabbi Rafael Polisuk delve into Parshat Behalotcha, highlighting the themes of jou
Naso 5784: Counting on Each Other
How does our unique role strengthen the Jewish communities? - In this episode, Rabbi Tzvi Hirschfield and Rabbi Michael Hatton delve into Parshat Naso, highlighting the importance of each person's co
Bamidbar 5784: Embracing the Wilderness
How does the Jewish people's journey through the desert shape our approach to Torah? - In this weeks episode, Rabbi Leon Morris and Rabbi Tzvi Hirschfield explore the theme of openness in Torah study
Bechukotai 5784: Between Philosophy and Spirituality
Can we approach the Torah as a rational guide for living wisely while allowing space for genuine emotional and spiritual experiences? - In this week's episode, Rabbi Dr. Elisha Ancselovits and Rabbi Z
Behar 5784: Feet on the Ground, Eyes on the Mountain
Why is Mount Sinai mentioned in connection with the laws of Shmitta (Sabbatical year) and Yovel (Jubilee year)? - In this thought-provoking episode, Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield and Rachel Friedrichs delve i
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 wr
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
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