A Thought for the Week

Join as we discuss why Moshe made three big mistakes. If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate , or email us at info@torahinmotion.org . Please send any questions, comments, or critiques to podcasts@torahinmotion.org You can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org  

This is Episode 6 of our new daily podcast, which will run from the 17th of Tammuz through the 9th of Av. Follow on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. He found a lost Torah scroll. There was no greater leader since Moshe. Then one fateful decision cost him his life. Why did one of Judah's greatest kings ignore Yirmiyahu's warning—and what can his tragic mistake teach us about the limits of conviction and...

Join as we discuss what makes a good leader.  If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate , or email us at info@torahinmotion.org . Please send any questions, comments, or critiques to podcasts@torahinmotion.org You can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org  

Our new daily podcast will run from the 17th of Tammuz through the 9th of Av.  Subscribe on Spotify: Here Or Apple Podcasts: Here Please join Rabbi Jay for Three Weeks of Poetry: Connecting to the Kinot  a daily podcast from 17 Tammuz through 9 Av. In each minute episode, we'll uncover the history, literary beauty, and enduring messages of one kinah, helping transform the Kinnot from ancient poems...

Join as we discuss why Balak should have consulted with Yitro. If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate , or email us at info@torahinmotion.org . Please send any questions, comments, or critiques to podcasts@torahinmotion.org You can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org  

Join as we discuss the dangers that lurk in the desert.  If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate , or email us at info@torahinmotion.org . Please send any questions, comments, or critiques to podcasts@torahinmotion.org You can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org  

Join as we discuss the most important verse in the Torah.  If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate , or email us at info@torahinmotion.org . Please send any questions, comments, or critiques to podcasts@torahinmotion.org You can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org  

Join as we discuss why the Torah likes to contradict itself. If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate , or email us at info@torahinmotion.org . Please send any questions, comments, or critiques to podcasts@torahinmotion.org You can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org  

Join as we discuss how the tribe of Dan leads from behind.  If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate , or email us at info@torahinmotion.org . Please send any questions, comments, or critiques to podcasts@torahinmotion.org You can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org  

Join as we discuss the best time for confession. If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate , or email us at info@torahinmotion.org . Please send any questions, comments, or critiques to podcasts@torahinmotion.org You can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org  

Join as we discuss the connection between Rut and the 613 mitzvoth.  If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate , or email us at info@torahinmotion.org . Please send any questions, comments, or critiques to podcasts@torahinmotion.org You can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org  

Join as we discuss the findings of the two Jewish censuses. If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate , or email us at info@torahinmotion.org . Please send any questions, comments, or critiques to podcasts@torahinmotion.org You can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org  

Join as we discuss when Shabbat is not on Saturday.  If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate , or email us at info@torahinmotion.org . Please send any questions, comments, or critiques to podcasts@torahinmotion.org You can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org  

Join as we discuss the Biblical reason behind counting to 50.  If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate , or email us at info@torahinmotion.org . Please send any questions, comments, or critiques to podcasts@torahinmotion.org You can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org  

Join as we discuss the difference between morality and holiness.  If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate , or email us at info@torahinmotion.org . Please send any questions, comments, or critiques to podcasts@torahinmotion.org You can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org  

Join as we discuss the upside of impurity.  Send any questions, comments, or critiques to  podcasts@torahinmotion.org If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate , or email us at info@torahinmotion.org . You can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org   If you would like to partner with us to create m...

Join as we discuss camels, donkeys, storks and other menu items. Send any questions, comments, or critiques to  podcasts@torahinmotion.org If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate , or email us at info@torahinmotion.org . You can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org   If you would like to partne...

Join as we discuss the link between the parsha , Pesach and Pirsumei Nisa. Send any questions, comments, or critiques to  podcasts@torahinmotion.org If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate , or email us at info@torahinmotion.org . You can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org   If you would like...

Join as we discuss the Haggadah shel Pesach, offering insights that will hopefully make your seder more meaningful. This is part 3 in our annual series, see below for links to parts 1 and 2.  This bonus episode of A Thought for the Week is sponsored anonymously. Check out last year's episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Qbr4Bw7ZR26lHvrIaUjGP?si=95c95718e6e043e3 And the year before that: http...

Join as we discuss why some of our sages say that Vayikra should be the first book of Chumash we teach to children. Send any questions, comments, or critiques to podcasts@torahinmotion.org If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate , or email us at info@torahinmotion.org . You can find more thoughtful Jewish content...

Join as we discuss audits and atheism. Send any questions, comments, or critiques to podcasts@torahinmotion.org If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate , or email us at info@torahinmotion.org . You can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org   If you would like to partner with us to create more th...

Join as we discuss the link between the Oral Law and the Golden Calf. Send any questions, comments, or critiques to podcasts@torahinmotion.org If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate , or email us at info@torahinmotion.org . You can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org   If you would like to pa...

Join as we discuss how Purim marked a pivotal point in the Torah’s development.  The Purim podcast is sponsored in memory of Eva Levi, Esther bat Yitzchack Tzvi z"l, on her eight yahrtzeit, by her children Daniel and Miriam, Michael and Naomi and Joshua and Bronya. May we be blessed with good health and long life. Send any questions, comments, or critiques to podcasts@torahinmotion.org If you woul...

Join as we discuss what happened to Yosef’s tunic.  Send any questions, comments, or critiques to podcasts@torahinmotion.org If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate , or email us at info@torahinmotion.org . You can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org   If you would like to partner with us to c...

Join as we discuss why God prays.  Send any questions, comments, or critiques to  podcasts@torahinmotion.org If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate , or email us at info@torahinmotion.org . You can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org   If you would like to partner with us to create more thoug...