Best Torah In Motion Podcasts (2025)

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23 | Rabbinic Letters 1:07:10

5d ago1:07:10

1:07:10

Welcome to a Jewish History Uncensored with Dr. Marc Shapiro. This season we are covering the story of Dr. Shapiro’s most recent book.–a collection of letters from some of the great Rabbinic figures of our day. The correspondences between Dr. Shapiro and these luminaries cover a wide array of fascinating topics. This is episode 23. For more informa…

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70. Jewish Neoplatonism | Dr. Sarah Pessin 1:10:26

11d ago1:10:26

1:10:26

J.J. and Dr. Sarah Pessin overflow with curiosity about the poetic philosophy of the Medieval Jewish Neoplatonists. Follow us on Bluesky @jewishideaspod.bsky.social for updates and insights! Please rate and review the the show in the podcast app of your choice. We welcome all complaints and compliments at [email protected] For more informa…

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Spreading Consciousness and why it often doesn't work (Teachings of Rav Nachman #23) 18:35

11d ago18:35

18:35

By Rabbi Eli Markowitz

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69. American-Israeli Thought | Dr. Adam Ferziger 1:18:32

20d ago1:18:32

1:18:32

J.J. and Dr. Adam Ferziger crisscross the Atlantic to better understand the influence of American Orthodoxy on Israel, and vice versa. Buy the book: Agents of Change by Dr. Adam Ferziger Follow us on Bluesky @jewishideaspod.bsky.social for updates and insights! Please rate and review the the show in the podcast app of your choice. We welcome all co…

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The Biggest Rachmanus (Teachings of Rav Nachman #22) 24:14

25d ago24:14

24:14

By Rabbi Eli Markowitz

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It's not the sound of Rebellion it's the cry of pain (Teachings of Rav Nachman #21) 19:07

1M ago19:07

19:07

By Rabbi Eli Markowitz

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22 | Rabbinic Letters 1:16:49

1M ago1:16:49

1:16:49

Welcome to a Jewish History Uncensored with Dr. Marc Shapiro. This season we are covering the story of Dr. Shapiro’s most recent book.–a collection of letters from some of the great Rabbinic figures of our day. The correspondences between Dr. Shapiro and these luminaries cover a wide array of fascinating topics. This is episode 22. For more informa…

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Turkey Prince 2 - What True Leadership Requires (Teachings of Rav Nachman #20) 21:06

1M ago21:06

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By Rabbi Eli Markowitz

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68. Yitzchak Hutner | Dr. Alon Shalev 1:25:06

2M ago1:25:06

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J.J. and Dr. Alon Shalev discuss the iconoclastic ideas and character of Rabbi Yitzchak Hutner. Follow us on Bluesky @jewishideaspod.bsky.social for updates and insights! Please rate and review the the show in the podcast app of your choice. We welcome all complaints and compliments at [email protected] For more information visit torahinmo…

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Turkey Prince and Rosh Chodesh (Teachings of Rav Nachman #19) 18:35

2M ago18:35

18:35

By Rabbi Eli Markowitz

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67. Natural Law and Judaism | Dr. David Novak 1:02:09

2M ago1:02:09

1:02:09

J.J. and Dr. David Novak hike through the forest of Natural Law, and stop to examine some (Jewish) trees therein. Follow us on Bluesky @jewishideaspod.bsky.social for updates and insights! Please rate and review the the show in the podcast app of your choice. We welcome all complaints and compliments at [email protected] For more informati…

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Constantly in motion - the essence of a human being (Teachings of Rav Nachman #18) 18:29

2M ago18:29

18:29

By Rabbi Eli Markowitz

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Hashem is always with you (Teachings of Rav Nachman #17) 24:24

2M ago24:24

24:24

By Rabbi Eli Markowitz

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21 | Rabbinic Letters 1:17:03

2M ago1:17:03

1:17:03

Welcome to a Jewish History Uncensored with Dr. Marc Shapiro. This season we are covering the story of Dr. Shapiro’s most recent book.–a collection of letters from some of the great Rabbinic figures of our day. The correspondences between Dr. Shapiro and these luminaries cover a wide array of fascinating topics. This is episode 21. For more informa…

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66. Hasidei Ashkenaz | Dr. Talya Fishman 1:16:46

2M ago1:16:46

1:16:46

J.J. and Dr. Talya Fishman whip themselves up into a frenzy over the thought and influence of the pietists of the Medieval Rhineland. Follow us on Bluesky @jewishideaspod.bsky.social for updates and insights! Please rate and review the the show in the podcast app of your choice. We welcome all complaints and compliments at [email protected]…

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65. Heidegger and Kabbalah | Dr. Elliot Wolfson 1:00:11

2M ago1:00:11

1:00:11

J.J. and Dr. Elliot Wolfson are just two beings talking about being, time, and Jewish mysticism in the thought of Martin Heidegger. Follow us on Bluesky @jewishideaspod.bsky.social for updates and insights! Please rate and review the the show in the podcast app of your choice. We welcome all complaints and compliments at [email protected] …

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Halacha is there to catch you (Teachings of Rav Nachman #16) 18:18

3M ago18:18

18:18

By Rabbi Eli Markowitz

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Teshuva on the previous teshuva (Teachings of Rav Nachman #15) 19:14

3M ago19:14

19:14

By Rabbi Eli Markowitz

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64. Modern Hebrew and The Yeshiva | Dr. Marina Zilbergerts 59:01

3M ago59:01

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J.J. and Dr. Marina Zilbergerts study the birth of modern Hebrew for its own sake. Follow us on Bluesky @jewishideaspod.bsky.social for updates and insights! Please rate and review the the show in the podcast app of your choice. We welcome all complaints and compliments at [email protected] For more information visit torahinmotion.org/podc…

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20 | Rabbinic Letters 1:18:58

3M ago1:18:58

1:18:58

Welcome to a Jewish History Uncensored with Dr. Marc Shapiro. This season we are covering the story of Dr. Shapiro’s most recent book.–a collection of letters from some of the great Rabbinic figures of our day. The correspondences between Dr. Shapiro and these luminaries cover a wide array of fascinating topics. This is episode 20. For more informa…

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True Kavod - Torah Vav part 1 9teachings of Rav Nachman #14) 17:58

3M ago17:58

17:58

By Rabbi Eli Markowitz

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Walking in the path of Reb Shayele (Teachings of Rav Nachman #13) 15:01

3M ago15:01

15:01

By Rabbi Eli Markowitz

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63. Mysticism and Hasidism | Dr. Rachel Elior 1:27:00

3M ago1:27:00

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J.J. and Dr. Rachel Elior make sharp distinctions between mysticism, Hasidism, and Sabbateanism. Follow us on Bluesky @jewishideaspod.bsky.social for updates and insights! Please rate and review the the show in the podcast app of your choice. We welcome all complaints and compliments at [email protected] For more information visit torahinm…

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19 | Rabbinic Letters 1:16:28

4M ago1:16:28

1:16:28

Welcome to a Jewish History Uncensored with Dr. Marc Shapiro. This season we are covering the story of Dr. Shapiro’s most recent book.–a collection of letters from some of the great Rabbinic figures of our day. The correspondences between Dr. Shapiro and these luminaries cover a wide array of fascinating topics. This is episode 19. For more informa…

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62. The Buber-Rosenzweig Bible | Dr. Abigail Gillman 1:00:11

4M ago1:00:11

1:00:11

J.J. and Dr. Abigail Gillman interpret the ideas and impact of the Buber-Rosenzweig Bible translation. Follow us on Bluesky @jewishideaspod.bsky.social for updates and insights! Please rate and review the the show in the podcast app of your choice. We welcome all complaints and compliments at [email protected] For more information visit to…

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Seder thoughts from the Beis Medrash of Breslov (Teachings of Rav Nachman #12) 18:22

4M ago18:22

18:22

By Rabbi Eli Markowitz

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61. Franz Rosenzweig | Dr. Paul Franks 1:07:47

5M ago1:07:47

1:07:47

J.J. and Dr. Paul Franks systematically consider Franz Rosenzweig in all his existential and idealistic glory. Follow us on Bluesky @jewishideaspod.bsky.social for updates and insights! Please rate and review the the show in the podcast app of your choice. We welcome all complaints and compliments at [email protected] For more information …

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Letting Go (Teachings of Rav Nachman #11) 18:50

5M ago18:50

18:50

By Rabbi Eli Markowitz

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18 | Rabbinic Letters 1:12:47

5M ago1:12:47

1:12:47

Welcome to a Jewish History Uncensored with Dr. Marc Shapiro. This season we are covering the story of Dr. Shapiro’s most recent book.–a collection of letters from some of the great Rabbinic figures of our day. The correspondences between Dr. Shapiro and these luminaries cover a wide array of fascinating topics. This is episode 18. For more informa…

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60. Martin Buber | Dr. Samuel Brody 1:01:31

5M ago1:01:31

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J.J. and Dr. Samuel Brody assess the original ideas and monumental influence of this 20th century thinker and leader. Follow us on Bluesky @jewishideaspod.bsky.social for updates and insights! Please rate and review the the show in the podcast app of your choice. We welcome all complaints and compliments at [email protected] For more infor…

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Hashem needs every yid (Teachings of Rav Nachman #10) 23:03

5M ago23:03

23:03

By Rabbi Eli Markowitz

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The Chacham and Tam part 2 (Teachings of Rav Nachman #9) 20:56

5M ago20:56

20:56

By Rabbi Eli Markowitz

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17 | Rabbinic Letters 1:22:38

5M ago1:22:38

1:22:38

Welcome to a Jewish History Uncensored with Dr. Marc Shapiro. This season we are covering the story of Dr. Shapiro’s most recent book.–a collection of letters from some of the great Rabbinic figures of our day. The correspondences between Dr. Shapiro and these luminaries cover a wide array of fascinating topics. This is episode 17. For more informa…

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59. Talmudic Women | Gila Fine 1:11:59

5M ago1:11:59

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J.J. and Gila Fine analyze the literary character of Talmudic women and uncover a counter history of Bruriah. Follow us on Bluesky @jewishideaspod.bsky.social for updates and insights! Please rate and review the the show in the podcast app of your choice. We welcome all complaints and compliments at [email protected] For more information v…

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The Chochom and tam (Teachings of Rav Nachman #8) 26:18

5M ago26:18

26:18

By Rabbi Eli Markowitz

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The Lost Princess Part 2 (Teachings of Rav Nachman #7) 25:32

6M ago25:32

25:32

By Rabbi Eli Markowitz

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16 | Rabbinic Letters 1:16:55

6M ago1:16:55

1:16:55

Welcome to a Jewish History Uncensored with Dr. Marc Shapiro. This season we are covering the story of Dr. Shapiro’s most recent book.–a collection of letters from some of the great Rabbinic figures of our day. The correspondences between Dr. Shapiro and these luminaries cover a wide array of fascinating topics. This is episode 16. For more informa…

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58. Scholem's Postmortem | Dr. Noam Zadoff (Shabbetai Tzevi #5) 1:03:33

6M ago1:03:33

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J.J. and Dr. Noam Zadoff methodically demistify Gershom Scholem's iconoclastic but influential views about Sabbateanism and its causal connection to just about every contemporary element of Jewish life. Follow us on Bluesky @jewishideaspod.bsky.social for updates about messiahs, true and false. Please rate and review the the show in the podcast app…

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The Lost Princess part 1 (teachings Of Rav Nachman #6) 24:35

6M ago24:35

24:35

By Rabbi Eli Markowitz

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Tu Bshvat (Teachings of Rav Nachman #5) 19:57

6M ago19:57

19:57

By Rabbi Eli Markowitz

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15 | Rabbinic Letters 1:10:29

6M ago1:10:29

1:10:29

Welcome to a Jewish History Uncensored with Dr. Marc Shapiro. This season we are covering the story of Dr. Shapiro’s most recent book.–a collection of letters from some of the great Rabbinic figures of our day. The correspondences between Dr. Shapiro and these luminaries cover a wide array of fascinating topics. This is episode 15. For more informa…

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57. Frank and Frankism | Dr. Pawel Maciejko (Shabbetai Tzevi #4) 51:12

6M ago51:12

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J.J. and Dr. Pawel Maciejko conspire to bring you an episode about a small but mighty sub-sect of Sabbateanism. Follow us on Bluesky @jewishideaspod.bsky.social for updates about messiahs, true and false. Please rate and review the the show in the podcast app of your choice! We welcome all complaints and compliments at [email protected] Fo…

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56. Emden vs. Eybeschutz | Dr. Maoz Kahana (Shabbetai Tzevi #3) 1:09:14

6M ago1:09:14

1:09:14

J.J. and Dr. Maoz Kahana are at Altona-Hamburg-Wandsbek's biggest fight night. This Rabbinic brawl over Sabbateanism in the 18th century bruised Jewish leaders all over Europe. Follow us on Bluesky @jewishideaspod.bsky.social for updates about messiahs, true and false. Please rate and review the the show in the podcast app of your choice! We welcom…

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Azamra For Life, Yidden! So holy so precious so pure (Teachings of Rav Nachman #4) 20:16

6M ago20:16

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By Rabbi Eli Markowitz

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14 | Rabbinic Letters 1:23:25

6M ago1:23:25

1:23:25

Welcome to a Jewish History Uncensored with Dr. Marc Shapiro. This season we are covering the story of Dr. Shapiro’s most recent book.–a collection of letters from some of the great Rabbinic figures of our day. The correspondences between Dr. Shapiro and these luminaries cover a wide array of fascinating topics. This is episode 14. For more informa…

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Waking Up! (Teachings of Rav Nachman #3) 22:21

7M ago22:21

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By Rabbi Eli Markowitz

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55. Jacob Sasportas | Dr. Yaacob Dweck (Shabbetai Tzevi #2) 58:51

7M ago58:51

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J.J. and Dr. Yaacob Dweck Introduce us to the critic-in-chief of the Sabbatean movement in the 17th century: Rabbi Jacob Sasportas. This is episode 2 or our mini-series about Sabbateanism and its afterlife. Follow us on Twitter (X) @JewishIdeas_Pod and Bluesky @jewishideaspod.bsky.social for updates about messiahs, true and false. Please rate and r…

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Azamra and Simcha (Teachings of Rav Nachman #2) 23:42

7M ago23:42

23:42

By Rabbi Eli Markowitz

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13 | Rabbinic Letters 1:25:39

7M ago1:25:39

1:25:39

Welcome to a Jewish History Uncensored with Dr. Marc Shapiro. This season we are covering the story of Dr. Shapiro’s most recent book.–a collection of letters from some of the great Rabbinic figures of our day. The correspondences between Dr. Shapiro and these luminaries cover a wide array of fascinating topics. This is episode 13. For more informa…

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54. Shabbetai and Sabbateanism | Dr. Matt Goldish (Shabbetai Tzevi #1) 1:03:40

7M ago1:03:40

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J.J. and Dr. Matt Goldish Introduce us to Shabbetai Tzevi and his cadre of prophets and promoters. This is episode 1 or our mini-series about Sabbateanism and its afterlife. Follow us on Twitter (X) @JewishIdeas_Pod and Bluesky @jewishideaspod.bsky.social for updates about messiahs, true and false. Please rate and review the the show in the podcast…

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