Rabbi Zvi Gefen
The Thinking Jewish Podcast
I've been blessed to have spent many years learning from some of the greatest Jewish thinkers in the world including Rav Yitzchok Berkovits Shlita. Listen in and hear perspectives on Marriage & Chinuch. Tune in as we explore relevant ideas on the Parsha and Yomim Tovim! This podcast will give you a new perspective and understanding of Living Jewish. For feedback, questions, and comments please email me at gefenzvi@gmail.com
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Jul 7, 2026
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Episodes
Anger, Hurt, and the Stories We Tell Ourselves 07.07.2026 38:41
We all get hurt, disappointed, left out, misunderstood, or rejected. But what happens next? This talk explores the Torah’s powerful approach to anger: not pretending we don’t feel pain, but learning how not to turn that pain into fire. A practical, honest class on emotional strength, self-control, relationships, and staying yourself when life or people upset you.
Staying Grounded When Everything Feels Unstable 04.06.2026 35:37
Stability does not mean knowing where life is going. Stability means knowing Who is carrying you. Parsha Behaaloscha
This Far, No Further: When Pain Becomes a Path Forward 05.05.2026 44:16
Parshas Bechukosai, Lag Ba’Omer and the courage to begin again
Parshas Emor & The POWER of Reb Shimon! 29.04.2026 43:29
The Ishbitzers powerful Torah at the start of Parshas Emor What did Reb Shimon reveal to the world? To me and you?
Sefiras Ha'Omer - Respect to what and to who? 29.04.2026 31:50
What does it mean the students never respected one another? How is this relevant to us?
Pesach: The Defining Beginning 23.03.2026 36:41
Why do we thank Hashem for taking us out of Egypt if He was the One who put us there in the first place? If the exile was part of Hashem’s plan, what exactly are we celebrating? Are we celebrating freedom — or something deeper than just leaving Egypt? On Matzah: Why do we eat Matzah on Pesach? Is Matzah just a reminder of the haste of leaving Egypt, or does it represent something more? What does M...
Parshas Vayakel Pikudei - The Gift of Shabbos 10.03.2026 38:13
We begin by exploring the surprising connection between Purim and Pesach. On the surface they seem worlds apart — Purim unfolds through hidden miracles in the political drama of Persia, while Pesach is defined by open, world-shaking miracles in Egypt. Yet Purim actually prepares us for Pesach. Through the Megillah, where Hashem’s name never appears, we learn to recognize the hidden hand guiding ev...
Yisro - From Inherited to Chosen 06.02.2026 46:52
How to enjoy my Judaism ? Hashem gifted us this week the Torah - how can I taste the beauty of it? What is Shabbos? The Joy of Shabbos?
Vayetzei - Tears, Gratitude and Tests 26.11.2025 38:00
Intro - Shaar Habitachon Leah's tears Leah's gratitude The tests of yaakov Avinu
Toldos - The Quest for Authenticity 18.11.2025 44:57
Intro - weekly Shaar Ha'bitachon. Parshas Toldos - The Theme - The Quest for Authenticity
lech Lecha - Go! Adjust! Become! 27.10.2025 49:24
How Avrom became Avrohom Avinu
Lets Begin! Winter opening Shiur! Breishis/Noach! 22.10.2025 49:55
Stories of hostages Bitachon Tefilah Making a difference
Double Comfort, Double Hope 08.08.2025 8:10
Shabbos Nachamu
Shavuos - You WANT IT? ITS YOURS! 26.05.2025 48:09
Shiur begins with Shaar habitachon until Minute 10 Shavuos Shiur based on Rav Y Berkovits and Rabbi S Farhi
Behar - Hand over the Keys... 22.05.2025 14:48
What is the connection between, Shemitta & Har Sinai?
Behar and Start of שער הביטחון (Shaar Habitachon) 20.05.2025 48:02
Going forward each week, shiur begins with a few minutes of Shaar Habitachon!
Lessons from the Mekalel, Rabbi Akiva, and Reb Shimon bar Yochai 13.05.2025 39:49
Parshas Emor & Lag B'Omer
The Hardest Mitzvah: How to Love the People You Don’t Like? 07.05.2025 39:17
Parshas Achrei Mos - KedoshimThe Hardest Mitzvah: How to Love the People You Don’t Like"
PESACH | MATZAH | MAROR | EMUNAH 08.04.2025 40:05
Many important Pesach ideas shared in this shiur
Packing Bags of Emunah in Egypt 07.04.2025 19:07
Packing Bags of Emunah in Egypt
Parashas Pekudei - HaChodesh 28.03.2025 11:04
Why is this week called פרשת החודש?
Parshas Vayakel - Experiencing connection on Shabbos 18.03.2025 28:30
Experience Connection on Shabbos
The Purim Story Unravelled - Post Sem Shiur 11.03.2025 34:15
Why drink on Purim
Finding Ourselves in the Purim Story 11.03.2025 19:57
What can be the meaning behind gettting drunk on Purim?
Parshas Zachor - Why on Shabbos? 07.03.2025 6:00
Why is zachor read on Shabbos ?
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