Torah and Today

In this episode, I share some reflections about my next steps in life, PLUS: when is change healthy for any individual? A deeper look at the pre-Pesach purification process sheds light on healthy change and development.

As we recommit to eradicating Amalek from our world, we contemplate how each and every one of us and our Mitzvot are great in the eyes of HaShem.

Study of Tanach in general, and the Megilla specifically, supports the need to clearly identity, and unequivocally denounce evil.

The Megilla and Chodesh Adar point us to a bigger picture understanding of our past and our future.

A Torah approach to the powerful human emotion of regret lead us to new opportunities, as we rethink our future us and relaunch our journey.

Exodus 20, 15 teaches us that the Jewish nation “saw the sounds” of revelation at Sinai. A deeper exploration of this verse sheds light on what it means to be a Jew as we strive to connect with the word of G-d.

Devorah, one of the most famous women in Tanach, declared after a pivotal battle that she arose “as a mother in Israel.” What is the meaning of this title? What lessons do Devorah and Jewish mothers impart to us? Join us for a story of faith.

In this episode, we explore the deeper meaning of Jewish identity, in the context of G-d’s direct relationship with the Jewish people.

A study of the tyrant Paroah sheds light on how to climb our own mountain.

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The end of Genesis sheds light on the origins of our family and who we are as part of Bnei Yisrael.

The wisdom of our sages provides guidance in what might be one of the most consequential questions we face as Jews. How do we confront modernity?

The epic struggle of David against Goliath, sheds light on how we can find G-d in the history of our own personal life.

In this episode, we consider how to connect and grow through the deep, spiritual experience of Chanukah.

As we relaunch the podcast, we consider the meaning of our name “Yisrael”, plus: what to expect in the updated show.

Tune-in to this “last episode” of “The Torah Journey Podcast” so that you can hear updates about our upcoming improvements and changes to the podcast. Changes coming soon!

As we explore the contrast between Avraham and the world he lived in, we gain critical insight into how we help build the Jewish people.

The life and covenants of Avraham in Lech Lecha form a powerful teaching about Judaism’s optimistic view of mankind. Our Jewish view stands in stark contrast with various views that prevail in the broader society.

While modern science contradicts a simplistic approach to the Torah, the approach of our tradition to Torah learning is anything but simplistic. In this episode, we will set the stage for our exploration of Jewish wisdom. How do traditional Jews read the Torah? Should we seek to reconcile Torah with other disciplines?

When Avraham doubted his own future, G-d took him “outside” and suggested that he gaze upon the stars and count them. “So shall be your seed”, the Almighty told Avram. As we discover in today’s podcast, this conversation is a revelation about what it means to be Jewish. As we look past the High Holidays, join us as we consider our next steps of growing with the Jewish people.

As we begin a new year, we consider the plight of the marginalized. How we can support people who may be on the margins of our Jewish society?

In a changing universe, the path of Avraham guides us to the place where we can hear the word of G-d guiding us to our destiny.

Gratitude and thanksgiving for our blessings are a major key to success in life. Learning to recognize the blessings can define our experiences during the New Year and beyond.