Rabbi Effie's Podcasts

"Ripped From The Headlines": Presenting topics in current events considered through the lens of Jewish law and thought. Class delivered at Midreshet Torat Chesed. Exploring the Jewish legal discussion on the topic of MAID as it becomes legalized and discussed in health systems across the globe

"Medinat Yisrael and My Jewish Identity": Significant issues and moments in the history of the modern State of Israel and how they have shaped and impacted the identity of the Jewish people. Class delivered at Midreshet Torat Chesed What role does each of us play in bringing the redemption closer? What does it mean to be a Zionist? What does it mean to be a Religious Zionist?

Aliyah L'Regel: An inspirational journey through the Jewish Calendar through the lens presented by teachings of great Jewish thinkers. Class delivered at Midreshet Torat Chesed. Preparing for Purim! Does one fulfill Mishloach Manot if the food being delivered does not meet the kashrut standards of the recipient? Why did Hashem enable Amalek and Haman to attack and persecute the Jewish people?

"Medinat Yisrael and My Jewish Identity": Significant issues and moments in the history of the modern State of Israel and how they have shaped and impacted the identity of the Jewish people. Class delivered at Midreshet Torat Chesed

Aliyah L'Regel: An inspirational journey through the Jewish Calendar through the lens presented by teachings of great Jewish thinkers. Class delivered at Midreshet Torat Chesed. Exploring a fascinating custom some have to feed birds specifically on the Shabbat of Beshalach and the special nature of Tu Bishvat

Class with FJL Alumni Deep dive into the role of 6 women in the book of Shemot who played a pivotal role in bringing about the salvation and redemption of the Jewish people in Egypt.

Aliyah L'Regel: An inspirational journey through the Jewish Calendar through the lens presented by teachings of great Jewish thinkers. Class delivered at Midreshet Torat Chesed. This class discusses the weekly practice of 'shnayim mikra v'echad Targum' in honor of starting the book and parasha of Shemot, and an introduction to the weeks of 'Shovevim'

"Ripped From The Headlines": Presenting topics in current events considered through the lens of Jewish law and thought. Class delivered at Midreshet Torat Chesed. In memory of those who lost their lives in the Switzerland fire on Jan 1, 2026. Topic explores the question of identifying the deceased using scientific methods of DNA, circumstantial evidence in light of the New Year's fire at the resta...

Aliyah L'Regel: An inspirational journey through the Jewish Calendar through the lens presented by teachings of great Jewish thinkers. Class delivered at Midreshet Torat Chesed. This class discusses the custom to refrain from Torah study on the night between December 24 & 25 and how a Jew should approach New Years Eve/The Secular Calendar

"From Holocaust to Redemption": Presenting Topics and themes on the Holocaust with their contemporary applications. Class delivered at Midreshet Torat Chesed Class focuses on America's role in the Holocaust and the heroism of Ori Danino on Oct. 7

"Ripped From The Headlines": Presenting topics in current events considered through the lens of Jewish law and thought. Class delivered at Midreshet Torat Chesed. Topic explores the question of ma'arit ayin when it comes to the use of cow-free/pareve milk after one has eaten meat, and/or cooking together meat

Aliyah L'Regel: An inspirational journey through the Jewish Calendar through the lens presented by teachings of great Jewish thinkers. Class delivered at Midreshet Torat Chesed. This class focuses on the fast of the 10th of Tevet, it's message and challenge for our lives.

"From Holocaust to Redemption": Presenting Topics and themes on the Holocaust with their contemporary applications. Class delivered at Midreshet Torat Chesed Class focuses on the bystander effect and moral responsibility during the Holocaust and throughout history

"Ripped From The Headlines": Presenting topics in current events considered through the lens of Jewish law and thought. Class delivered at Midreshet Torat Chesed. Topic covers the halahic concept of "gneivat daat" when it comes to convincing others something about yourself which is false

"Ripped From The Headlines": Presenting topics in current events considered through the lens of Jewish law and thought. Class delivered at Midreshet Torat Chesed. Topic covers the situation of a group of young diaspora Jews attempting to get home after the outbreak of the war between Israel and Iran. The group was presented with the opportunity to travel by cruise ship, the challenge bei...

"Ripped From The Headlines": Presenting topics in current events considered through the lens of Jewish law and thought. Class delivered at Midreshet Torat Chesed. Topic covers the question of when a person has a dream about performing a mitzvah or taking a vow. Based on the testimony of released hostages Bar Kuperstein, Segev Kalfon, and Matan Angrest.

Class with FJL Alumni Part II in a series on relationships and marriage in Jewish Thought, we covered: - Does love come before marriage or marriage before love? - Is the ideal soulmate a real thing? - Is there a way to actually know if I have met 'the one'?

"Ripped From The Headlines": Presenting topics in current events considered through the lens of Jewish law and thought. Class delivered at Midreshet Torat Chesed. Topic covers the question of when a person has a dream about performing a mitzvah or taking a vow. Based on the testimony of released hostages Bar Kuperstein & Segev Kalfon.

*Trigger warning- this episode mentions the topic of suicide, listen with caution* "Ripped From The Headlines": Presenting topics in current events considered through the lens of Jewish law and thought. Class delivered at Midreshet Torat Chesed. Topic covers the case of a family suing OpenAI after their son's interaction with ChatGPT over a span of months led to him taking his life.

שיעור בעברית בית כנסת לכו נרננה ברעננה פרשת וירא תשפ"ו

*Trigger warning- this episode mentions the topic of suicide, listen with caution* "Ripped From The Headlines": Presenting topics in current events considered through the lens of Jewish law and thought. Class delivered at Midreshet Torat Chesed. Topic covers the case of a family suing OpenAI after their son's interaction with ChatGPT over a span of months led to him taking his life.

Aliyah L'Regel: An inspirational journey through the Jewish Calendar through the lens presented by teachings of great Jewish thinkers. Class delivered at Midreshet Torat Chesed. This class focuses on the 7th of Cheshvan, the day upon which we begin to ask Hashem for rain in the Land of Israel.

"From Holocaust to Redemption": Presenting Topics and themes on the Holocaust with their contemporary applications. Class delivered at Midreshet Torat Chesed Class focuses on the question of forgiveness in the wake of the assassination of Charlie Kirk, Oct. 7, and the Holocaust

"Ripped From The Headlines": Presenting topics in current events considered through the lens of Jewish law and thought. Class delivered at Midreshet Torat Chesed. In memory of the fallen heroic soldiers of the IDF since Oct. 7. Topic covers the sensitive ethical and halachic question surrounding posthumous sperm extraction, where the sperm of a fallen soldier is retrieved to enable a bab...

Class with FJL Alumni Part I in a series on relationships and marriage in Jewish Thought, we covered: - Who is a friend you always want by your side through life? - What defined the special relationship of Avraham and Sarah? - What was the special connection of Yitzchak and Rivka?