Best Beit Midrash Podcasts (2025)

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Teaching Heschel to the Next Generation 1:02:28

8h ago1:02:28

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A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Or Rose About The Event: Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel (1907-1972) was a gifted Jewish theologian and scholar, and an impassioned social activist. His reputation has grown significantly since his death over fifty years ago. What can we learn from the unflagging efforts of this revered twentieth-century figure to…

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R. Tali Adler on Aharei Mot-Kedoshim: Two Wounds 7:49

20h ago7:49

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Yom Kippur, depending on who tells its story, is animated by one of two central wounds.By Hadar Institute

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R. Avi Strausberg: A God of Truth? 33:02

3d ago33:02

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The Talmud teaches us that God is a God of truth who it would seem values honesty. Yet, what does that mean for all of our questions and doubts? Is there a limit to how honest we can be and are there situations in which another value trumps honesty for the sake of something greater? This class, which is part 1 of a 3 part series, will turn to Talmu…

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50 Transformative Psychology Studies & Theories and Jewish Perspectives on Them #24 Resilience 58:49

6d ago58:49

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In this class series, Rabbi Shmuly will explore the Torah of the mind. We will explore how Jewish thought intersects with modern psychological studies and theories by examining thinkers like Freud, Piaget, Maslow, Frankl, and so many others over 50 interactive sessions. Looking at consciousness, moral reasoning, ego, love, learning, and evil, how c…

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Israel at 77: Appreciating Dreams in a World of Challenges 56:44

7d ago56:44

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A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Yair Silverman The event was co-sponsored by BMH-BJ About The Event: The Israeli Declaration of Independence opens with “The Land of Israel was the birthplace of the Jewish people. Here their spiritual, religious and political identity was shaped”. However, in the Jewish Tradition, the people of Israel are fash…

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R. Tali Adler on Parashat Tazria-Metzora: The Discovery of Birth 7:04

8d ago7:04

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Each of us was brought into this world by someone who allowed their body to become home to a stranger. This is what mothers do before we meet our children: watch, sometimes in wonder, and sometimes in grief, as the bodies which were once ours alone grow, bend, ache, and change in ways that make us unrecognizable to ourselves. Feel our ribs widen, o…

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From the Shoah to October 7th: Perspectives on Jewish Survival 1:13:51

8d ago1:13:51

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In this powerful conversation, renowned author and speaker Yossi Klein Halevi joins us for an in-depth conversation exploring the evolving perspectives on Jewish survival, from the Shoah to the profound impact of October 7th. About The Speaker: Yossi Klein Halevi is a senior fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem. He is co-host, togeth…

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The End of the Post-Holocaust Era: How October 7 Changed Everything 1:22:44

9d ago1:22:44

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A hybrid event (in-person and virtual) by Yossi Klein Halevi The event was co-sponsored by Congregation Or Tzion & Jewish Community Relations of Greater Phoenix About The Event: Israelis and Diaspora Jews are experiencing the upheavals caused by the October 7 massacre in different ways, but we share trauma and deep unease about the future. How will…

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50 Transformative Psychology Studies & Theories and Jewish Perspectives on Them #23 Conflict Resolution 59:05

9d ago59:05

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In this class series, Rabbi Shmuly will explore the Torah of the mind. We will explore how Jewish thought intersects with modern psychological studies and theories by examining thinkers like Freud, Piaget, Maslow, Frankl, and so many others over 50 interactive sessions. Looking at consciousness, moral reasoning, ego, love, learning, and evil, how c…

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R. Micha'el Rosenberg on HaZikaron/Yom Ha'Atzma’ut: The Religious Sensibility of Hatikvah 6:20

10d ago6:20

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Although it eventually won out, it was not always obvious that “Hatikvah” would be the Israeli national anthem. There were other competitors, and various critiques of the poem written by Naphtali Hertz Imber. Among those critiques was a voice from at least some religious Zionists who thought the work too secular to reflect the religious import of t…

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תפילין, ארץ ישראל, וחיילי צה"ל 44:25

10d ago44:25

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By Rabbi Dr. Yosef Bronstein

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50 Transformative Psychology Studies & Theories and Jewish Perspectives on Them #22 Neurodivergence and Neurodiversity 59:35

12d ago59:35

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In this class series, Rabbi Shmuly will explore the Torah of the mind. We will explore how Jewish thought intersects with modern psychological studies and theories by examining thinkers like Freud, Piaget, Maslow, Frankl, and so many others over 50 interactive sessions. Looking at consciousness, moral reasoning, ego, love, learning, and evil, how c…

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Is There Still Hope for Israeli-Palestinian Coexistence? - Interview with Yossi Klein Halevi 18:47

13d ago18:47

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Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz sits down with Yossi Klein Halevi for a powerful conversation on whether there is still hope for Israeli-Palestinian coexistence. Yossi Klein Halevi is a senior fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem. He is co-host, together with Donniel Hartman, of the Hartman Institute’s podcast, “For Heaven’s Sake” – the numb…

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Was Moses a Prophet or a Rabbi? 1:01:02

13d ago1:01:02

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A virtual event presentation by Dr. Jonnie Schnytzer The event was co-sponsored by Temple Chai About The Event: What does it mean to be Jewish? There are many ways to grapple with this question, and this lesson is inspired by and an elaboration of a unique traditional Jewish oral teaching of an Ethiopian Qes. Specifically, through comparing two mod…

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R. Tali Adler on Shemini: The Question in the Middle 8:20

15d ago8:20

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Vayikra is a book that is concerned with the holy and the profane; the pure and the impure. Nearly every mitzvah in Vayikra contains these categories. The Jewish people are told that they are to be kadosh because God is kadosh. In Vayikra, it is the holy that is the primary pathway to God. The mishkan (tabernacle), the center of holiness on earth, …

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Creation and Suffering (Sh'mini) 14:54

16d ago14:54

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In this week's Torah portion, a moment of celebration and creation turns tragic. What is the relationship between creation and suffering? We look at some midrash and try to understand how these two very human experiences can coexist. --------------------------------- Seven Minute Torah is a production of LAASOK. For info on our weekly Zoom study gr…

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R. Micha'el Rosenberg on Yom HaShoah: Love in Light of Destruction 8:54

17d ago8:54

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It shouldn’t be possible to say such a thing, but I have spent most of my life taking the Holocaust for granted. My father of blessed memory was a child survivor; my mother, she should live a long life, is herself the child of survivors. I have no memory of learning about the Holocaust, no recollection of a parent telling me what it was, of what ha…

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50 Transformative Psychology Studies & Theories and Jewish Perspectives on Them #21 Addiction & Recovery 56:33

23d ago56:33

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In this class series, Rabbi Shmuly will explore the Torah of the mind. We will explore how Jewish thought intersects with modern psychological studies and theories by examining thinkers like Freud, Piaget, Maslow, Frankl, and so many others over 50 interactive sessions. Looking at consciousness, moral reasoning, ego, love, learning, and evil, how c…

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The Shabbat Parent: A Real Talk Book Talk with a Mom and Rabbanit 59:02

23d ago59:02

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A virtual event presentation by Rabbanit Alissa Thomas-Newborn, BCC About The Event: Rabbanit Alissa will share personal stories and reflections on her new book, “Shabbat Guidebook for Parents: Halacha of Caring for Infants, Toddlers, and Young Children on Shabbat and Yom Tov”, also available on Amazon. This guide is an easy go-to for parents to le…

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Jewish Ethics: The Basics 56:42

26d ago56:42

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A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Dr. Geoffrey Claussen About The Event: Rabbi Dr. Geoffrey Claussen’s new book, Jewish Ethics: The Basics, is designed to help us think critically about the diversity of Jewish ethics—on topics including authority, human rights, war, land, power, gender, sexuality, environmental ethics, animal ethics, and more. …

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The Jews are a Nation Unlike All Others: Franz Rosenzweig on Jewish Uniqueness 1:01:34

26d ago1:01:34

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A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Zachary Truboff The event was co-sponsored by Temple Emanuel About The Event: Franz Rosenzweig has long been considered one of the most brilliant and insightful Jewish thinkers. At the heart of his thought is the belief that the Jews’ covenant with God marks them as different and, as a result, orients them diff…

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R. Tali Adler on Parashat Tzav: Ashes to Ashes 7:16

29d ago7:16

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The burnt ashes of the korbanot (sacrifices), piled on the altar, represent the intermingled prayers and dreams, experiences and regrets, of the Jewish people.By Hadar Institute

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50 Transformative Psychology Studies & Theories and Jewish Perspectives on Them #20 Awe 57:22

1M ago57:22

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In this class series, Rabbi Shmuly will explore the Torah of the mind. We will explore how Jewish thought intersects with modern psychological studies and theories by examining thinkers like Freud, Piaget, Maslow, Frankl, and so many others over 50 interactive sessions. Looking at consciousness, moral reasoning, ego, love, learning, and evil, how c…

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R. Micha'el Rosenberg on Pesah: The Yom Kippur Before Pesah 6:26

1M ago6:26

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We are doing a lot of prep work this week. We are cleaning our homes, kashering pots and cutlery, making sure we’ve got everything on our Seder shopping lists.By Hadar Institute

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Elokai Netzor 14:27

1M ago14:27

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Rabbi Shmuly guides us through the depths of the blessings of the Shemoneh Esrei (the Amidah) traditional Jewish "standing" prayer. Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash • YouTube: https://www.you…

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R. Tali Adler on Vayikra: Blood and Breath 7:52

1M ago7:52

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The unspoken drive towards human sacrifice lurks in the background of Sefer Vayikra.By Hadar Institute

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Actually Listening to Each Other (Vayikra) 15:23

1M ago15:23

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In a deeply divided society, Jewish tradition has some advice for how to be with each other: actually listen. Rabbi Micah Streiffer explores texts from Torah and Talmud that teach us about community and about recognizing one another's unique gifts. --------------------------------- Seven Minute Torah is a production of LAASOK. For info on our weekl…

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From History to Story: The Hagada’s Invitation to Imagination 53:47

1M ago53:47

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A virtual event presentation by Dr. Devora Steinmetz The event was co-sponsored by BMH-BJ About The Event: The Passover seder challenges us to see ourselves as participants in an ancient story. In this session, we will look at a variety of ways in which the hagada helps us enter into our ancestors’ story and make it our own. *Source Sheet: https://…

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R. Avi Strausberg: Children of Believers 41:54

1M ago41:54

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The first Pesah was a leil shimurim, a night of watching, a night of fear and uncertainty. Amid darkness and screams, the fate of the Israelites hung in the balance, with hopes of redemption and freedom in their hearts. They were asked to believe in a God they didn't know and to set out on a journey with no destination in sight. Amazingly, they tru…

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What Goes On The Doorpost? Between The Blood Of The Korbon Pesach And The Mitzva Of Mezuzah 41:08

1M ago41:08

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By Rabbi Dr. Yosef Bronstein

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50 Transformative Psychology Studies & Theories and Jewish Perspectives on Them #19 Tversky and Kahneman 54:54

1M ago54:54

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In this class series, Rabbi Shmuly will explore the Torah of the mind. We will explore how Jewish thought intersects with modern psychological studies and theories by examining thinkers like Freud, Piaget, Maslow, Frankl, and so many others over 50 interactive sessions. Looking at consciousness, moral reasoning, ego, love, learning, and evil, how c…

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Birkat Cohanim 9:43

1M ago9:43

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Rabbi Shmuly guides us through the depths of the blessings of the Shemoneh Esrei (the Amidah) traditional Jewish "standing" prayer. Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash • YouTube: https://www.you…

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R. Tali Adler on Pekudei: Silver and Gold 7:36

1M ago7:36

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Human beings love to make idols of our dead. Desperate to keep our lost loved ones within reach, we create forms that we can cling to in their stead. We name buildings and mark park benches; install portraits and keep voicenotes on our phones. We believe, somewhere in our hearts, that if we can create the right form, capture the right image, wear t…

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Shimon & Levi and the Massacre of Shechem 56:15

1M ago56:15

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A virtual event presentation by Ethan Davidson About The Event: Inspired by his own experiences and the tragic events of October 7, 2023, And They Arose Early To Do Sexual Violence: My Personal Mirror of Torah by Ethan Daniel Davidson challenges readers to consider how ancient narratives parallel humanity’s ongoing struggle with violence and the re…

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Finding our Half Shekel of Agency (P'kudei) 14:41

1M ago14:41

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The kind of society that you have matters. That's the message under the surface of this dry, number-filled Torah portion. Rabbi Micah Streiffer explores how an accounting of silver half-shekels translates into a message about the worth of human beings and justice in society. --------------------------------- Seven Minute Torah is a production of LA…

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Are Jews In Chutz La’aretz Obligated In Mezuzah (And Other Mitzvot)? 43:48

1M ago43:48

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By Rabbi Dr. Yosef Bronstein

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R. Shai Held: Psalm for Thursday 38:56

1M ago38:56

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The psalms attached liturgically to each day of the week are often mumbled over quickly, without much attention to their meaning. In this series, we'll engage in careful literary-theological readings of these psalms, looking at how various midrashim interpret the psalms, and bring new meaning to this part of our daily prayers. Key themes explored w…

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50 Transformative Psychology Studies & Theories and Jewish Perspectives on Them #18 Learning: Dewey and Vygotsky 1:01:35

2M ago1:01:35

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In this class series, Rabbi Shmuly will explore the Torah of the mind. Examining thinkers like Freud, Piaget, Maslow, Frankl, and so many others over 50 interactive sessions, we will explore how Jewish thought intersects with modern psychological studies and theories. Looking at consciousness, moral reasoning, ego, love, learning, and evil, how can…

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