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Jewish Chronicle Parashah of the week: Noach 19 Oct 2023
The discussion revolves around the story of Noah's Ark and the role of birds, particularly the raven. While Noah took pairs of every species onto the Ark, he...
19 Oct 2023
Jewish Chronicle Shabbat times from October 20 to October 27 19 Oct 2023
From October 20 to October 27, Shabbat times in various UK cities are listed, including the time Shabbat begins and ends in London, Bournemouth, Leeds, Manch...
19 Oct 2023
Jewish Chronicle Shabbat times from October 13 to October 20 14 Oct 2023
From October 13th to October 20th, Shabbat times in the UK are provided, starting on Friday October 13th at 5:57 in London and concluding on Friday October 2...
14 Oct 2023
Jewish Chronicle Shabbat, Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah times from October 6 to October 13 6 Oct 2023
During the period from October 6 to October 13, important Jewish holidays and observances take place. Hoshana Rabbah falls on Friday, October 6, along with S...
6 Oct 2023
Jewish Chronicle Parashah of the week: Ha'azinu 21 Sep 2023
The text explores the connection between Jewish theology and the natural world, emphasizing the importance of studying nature to deepen religious understandi...
21 Sep 2023
Jewish Chronicle Shabbat and Yom Kippur times from September 22 to September 29 21 Sep 2023
From September 22 to September 29, Shabbat and Yom Kippur times are listed, including the start and end times for Shabbat on September 22, Torah readings for...
21 Sep 2023
Jewish Chronicle Even our biblical ancestors sometimes got it wrong 15 Sep 2023
The text explores the narratives of Sarah, Hagar, Abraham, and Isaac in the Torah, particularly focusing on the exile of Ishmael and Hagar and the binding of...
15 Sep 2023
Jewish Chronicle Shabbat times from September 15 to September 22 15 Sep 2023
The schedule includes important Shabbat and Rosh Hashanah times for September 15 to 22. It outlines candle lighting times, Torah portions, and Haftarah readi...
15 Sep 2023
Jewish Chronicle Parashah of the week: Rosh Hashanah 15 Sep 2023
The Parashah for the week of Rosh Hashanah focuses on the story of Hannah, a woman who prayed fervently to have a child and was eventually blessed with a son...
15 Sep 2023
Jewish Chronicle Parashah of the week: Nitzavim-Vayelech 7 Sep 2023
The discussion in this week's parashah, Nitzavim-Vayelech, focuses on personal growth and change as we approach the New Year. The text emphasizes that the jo...
7 Sep 2023
Jewish Chronicle Shabbat times from September 8 to September 15 6 Sep 2023
The Shabbat times for September 8 to September 15 are provided, with the start and end times for different cities in the UK specified. The Torah Portion for ...
6 Sep 2023
Jewish Chronicle Parashah of the week: Ki Tavo 31 Aug 2023
The Parashah of Ki Tavo discusses the ceremony of bringing first fruits to the Temple in Jerusalem, where farmers expressed gratitude to God for sustenance b...
31 Aug 2023
Jewish Chronicle Shabbat times from September 1 to September 8 31 Aug 2023
From September 1 to September 8, the Shabbat times for various cities in the UK are listed, including the times when Shabbat begins on Friday and ends on Sat...
31 Aug 2023
Jewish History Uncensored headphones #152 - Tanya, Authority, Neo Chassidus & Pursuit of Perfection 17 Aug 2023
In this episode, the discussion delves into the Tanya's emphasis on performing mitzvot with pure intent, known as lishma, and the growing interest in the inn...
17 Aug 2023
Jewish History Uncensored headphones #139 - Eichmann issues + Synopsis of Machlokes between Besht and Gra 18 May 2023
This episode discusses the Torah perspective on the capture and execution of Eichmann, as well as the negotiations between Eichmann and R' Michoel Ber Weissm...
18 May 2023
Jewish History Uncensored headphones #128 - Mishley, Psychology & Torah 23 Feb 2023
This episode explores the intersection of Mishlei (Proverbs) and Psychology, exploring the level of overlap and differences between the two fields. It raises...
23 Feb 2023
Jewish History Uncensored headphones #125 - Haskala and Enlightenment - Early Response 2 Feb 2023
The episode discusses the early response to Enlightenment and Haskala, exploring when reactions to Enlightenment started and the Torah's framework for addres...
2 Feb 2023
Sources Variations on the Shema 1 Dec 2022
In his thought-provoking article, "Variations on the Shema," Samuel Fleischacker explores the multifaceted nature and significance of the Shema in Jewish lif...
1 Dec 2022
Jewish History Uncensored headphones #106 - Einstein and Determinism  15 Sep 2022
This episode delves into the concept of determinism and its appeal to Einstein, while also examining the Torah perspective on the matter. It discusses the Fr...
15 Sep 2022
Jewish History Uncensored headphones #98 - Spinoza and Biblical Criticism  21 Jul 2022
In this episode, Spinoza's questions about the authenticity of the Tanach are explored, considering how original his inquiries were and whether similar quest...
21 Jul 2022
Jewish History Uncensored headphones #89 - Understanding Human Accomplishment  18 May 2022
This episode delves into the philosophical question of defining humanity and human accomplishment, exploring perspectives from classic philosophers to contem...
18 May 2022
Jewish History Uncensored headphones #88 - The Philosophical Challenge of Understanding Reality  12 May 2022
This episode delves into the context of Cartesian Philosophy and why Enlightenment Philosophers struggled with understanding reality. It raises questions abo...
12 May 2022
Unorthodox headphones 49 Days: Week 2, Gevurah 1 May 2022
In this episode of "49 Days to Stretch My Soul," Kylie Unell explores the concept of Gevurah, or discipline and restraint, during the second week of counting...
1 May 2022
Tablet Was Slavery in Egypt So Bad? 15 Apr 2022
The discussion challenges the common belief that Israelites endured severe slavery in Egypt, suggesting that their bondage may have been lighter, with men wo...
15 Apr 2022
Jewish History Uncensored headphones #84 - Lesson and Deeper Understanding of R’ Chaim Kanievsky זצ"ל 13 Apr 2022
This episode delves into practical ways to incorporate the teachings of Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky into daily life, aiming to gain a comprehensive knowledge of To...
13 Apr 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones David's new tea: This entrepreneur is betting against supermarkets for his next venture 23 Feb 2022
In this episode, David Segal, co-founder of DavidsTea, discusses his new digital-only tea venture, Firebelly Tea, launched with Harley Finkelstein from Shopi...
23 Feb 2022
Jewish History Uncensored headphones #58 - History vs Jewish History  14 Oct 2021
This podcast episode explores the question of why study history and why it is often challenging for people. It delves into the differences between general hi...
14 Oct 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones At 13, he got an Apple Watch. At 14, he built a daily prayer app for it 13 Oct 2021
In this episode, Ellin Bessner interviews 14-year-old Eitan Steinfeld, the creator of WatchSiddur, an app designed to help users recite daily Jewish prayers ...
13 Oct 2021
Jewish History Uncensored headphones #57 - Birthdays, Yahrzeits, and Evaluating Historical Evidence  7 Oct 2021
This podcast episode delves into the topic of evaluating historical evidence, particularly through examining the celebration of the Besht's birthday on the 1...
7 Oct 2021
Call Me Back headphones A Rosh Hashanah Special: Business Principles from the Book of Genesis 9 Sep 2021
In this episode, venture capitalist Michael Eisenberg discusses how the principles from the Book of Genesis can inform 21st-century business practices, parti...
9 Sep 2021
Forward Computers can write Torah now — should we be excited or terrified? 13 May 2021
The article explores the era of computer-generated Torah through the use of GPT-3, an advanced natural language processor. It discusses how algorithms can no...
13 May 2021
Jewish History Uncensored headphones #38 - Emunas Chachamim In Our Times 13 May 2021
This episode explores the challenge of embracing the authenticity of Torah in our current era and questions the difference in how we perceive Tanach compared...
13 May 2021
Jewish History Uncensored headphones #28 - The Maggid and the Besht 4 Mar 2021
In this podcast episode by Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein, we explore the meeting between the Maggid of Mezritch and the Besht, focusing on how the Besht persuaded ...
4 Mar 2021
Jewish History Uncensored headphones GAON #13 - The Gaon’s Editing of Rabbinical Documents 19 Nov 2020
In episode 13 of Gaon, the discussion explores the Vilna Gaon's heavy editing of Rabbinical documents like Shas and other materials, questioning why some wer...
19 Nov 2020
Jewish History Uncensored headphones Covid-19- Plague Perspectives & Messianism in Jewish History 22 Oct 2020
Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein, a Torah scholar and historian, discusses parallels between the Covid-19 pandemic and historical plagues in Tanach, as well as the co...
22 Oct 2020
Unorthodox headphones Bonus: An Unorthodox Kabbalat Shabbat for March 27 27 Mar 2020
In this special episode of Unorthodox, Liel explores the concept of sacrifice in Jewish tradition and how it can be relevant to modern life amidst the COVID-...
27 Mar 2020
Lehrhaus In God We Trust or Do We? The Fears of Isaac and Jacob 5 Dec 2019
At the start of Parashat Vayetze, Jacob dreams of a ladder reaching to heaven with angels ascending and descending. A midrash expands on this dream, suggesti...
5 Dec 2019
Tanakh Cast headphones TanakhCast #170: The Raiders of the Lost Ark Edition 11 Nov 2019
In each bi-weekly episode of TanakhCast, the hosts explore and discuss 4 chapters of the Hebrew Bible, covering a range from Genesis to 2 Chronicles. The pod...
11 Nov 2019
Lehrhaus The Autism Question and Beyond: Rereading the Joseph Saga  31 Oct 2019
In "The Autism Question and Beyond: Rereading the Joseph Saga," Yitzchak Blau reviews Samuel J. Levine's book "Was Yosef on the Spectrum?" which explores the...
31 Oct 2019
Lehrhaus The Inverted Halakhah of Simhat Torah 18 Oct 2019
Simhat Torah, a day immersed in minhag (customs), has evolved over time from a Talmudic yom tov sheni of Shemini Atzeret into a festivity celebrating the com...
18 Oct 2019
Lehrhaus Akeidah 7 Oct 2019
The text explores the concept of sacrifice and decision-making through the lens of the Akeidah (the binding of Isaac). It delves into themes of resignation, ...
7 Oct 2019
Tablet What’s New About Our New Year? 27 Sep 2019
The text discusses the concept of renewal in the Jewish New Year. It emphasizes the importance of approaching Torah, the Land of Israel, and family life with...
27 Sep 2019
Lehrhaus Cantillation: Some Observations – Part 1 19 Sep 2019
In the article "Cantillation: Some Observations Part 1" by William Gewirtz, the author discusses the importance of trop - the traditional chanting of the Heb...
19 Sep 2019
Tanakh Cast headphones TanakhCast #166: The Snitches Get Stitches Edition 16 Sep 2019
In TanakhCast episode #166 titled "The Snitches Get Stitches Edition," the hosts delve into four chapters of the Tanakh, spanning from Genesis to 2 Chronicle...
16 Sep 2019
Forward Yom Kippur: What You Need To Know 5 Sep 2019
Yom Kippur is the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, centered around the themes of repentance and atonement. It occurs on the 10th day of Tishrei and is mar...
5 Sep 2019
Tanakh Cast headphones TanakhCast #164: The Blessings of the Patriarchy Edition 19 Aug 2019
In episode 164 of TanakhCast, the focus is on discussing the blessings associated with the patriarchs in the Bible. Every two weeks, the podcast delves into ...
19 Aug 2019
Tanakh Cast headphones TanakhCast #163: The New Song Edition 5 Aug 2019
In TanakhCast #163: The New Song Edition, the host discusses the Tanakh in episodes covering four chapters every two weeks, starting from Genesis to 2 Chroni...
5 Aug 2019
Lehrhaus How to Curtail Pernicious Social Competition: The Legacy of Zelophehad and his Daughters 29 Jul 2019
The essay explores the story of Zelophehad's daughters in the Hebrew Bible, where these women successfully petition Moses for inheritance rights after their ...
29 Jul 2019
Lehrhaus The Voice and the Sword: A Meta-Narrative in Rashi 15 Jul 2019
In "The Voice and the Sword: A Meta-Narrative in Rashi" by Dan Jutan, the author explores how Rashi's commentary on the Torah reveals a larger story that cut...
15 Jul 2019
Lehrhaus From Kayin to Korah: The Fellow Founders of Foment 3 Jul 2019
The article explores the parallels between the narratives of Kayin's murder of Hevel and Korah's rebellion against Moshe and Aharon. Both stories involve the...
3 Jul 2019