Torah and Today with Rabbi Krebs

Halachma

Avadim Hayinu

Bnei Brak

The Four Sons

Vehi Sheamda

Dayeinu

Rabban Gamliel

Hallel

Chad Gadya

 What does it mean to dress lekavod uletiferet — for honour and beauty — while still embodying tzniut ? Parashat Tetzaveh reveals how clothing shapes dignity, identity, and sacred presence.

Purim - dressing up, making noise and other Purim customs

The Aron was plated with gold on the inside and the outside . Our Rabbis teach us that a scholar must be “tocho kebaro,” the same within as without, to deeper symbolic meanings of hidden holiness - we dive into how the Mishkan’s design shapes the way we build ourselves.

“Why We Do What We Do?” a quick weekly dive into the meaning behind our Jewish practices — the halacha, the history, and the heart behind every custom. Shemah- what and why do we say the shema?  The meaning and intent of our holiest of texts.

In Parashat Yitro, Tzipporah suddenly reappears after being “sent away.” Why did Moshe separate from his own wife? And what does it teach us about shalom bayit?

“Why We Do What We Do?” a quick weekly dive into the meaning behind our Jewish practices — the halacha, the history, and the heart behind every custom. Why do we have Kiddush?

Netilat Yadayim- Why and how do we wash hands for bread and why aren't we allowed to speak?

 Parshat Mishpatim  reveals that beneath the surface of human accidents lies a deeper Divine plan. The laws of the unintentional killer remind us that what seems coincidental is often the unfolding of a destiny known only to God.

The three books opened on Rosh Hashana (originally delivered on 11/9 at the Moriah foundation's Gather and grow)

In this podcast series from Moriah College, Rabbi Gad Krebs explores contemporary issues and dilemmas through the lens of Jewish thought. Have a question or topic you'd like to hear discussed? Send your suggestions to gkrebs@moriah.nsw.edu.au . Stay tuned for thought-provoking conversations that bridge ancient wisdom with modern life!

Ki Tavo reminds us: before Pharaoh enslaved us, he first convinced Egypt to see us as evil. Propaganda is always the first weapon. 

In this podcast series from Moriah College, Rabbi Gad Krebs explores contemporary issues and dilemmas through the lens of Jewish thought. Have a question or topic you'd like to hear discussed? Send your suggestions to gkrebs@moriah.nsw.edu.au . Stay tuned for thought-provoking conversations that bridge ancient wisdom with modern life!

The Torah commands us to bury the dead without delay. This isn’t about rushing grief, it’s about affirming dignity. Judaism teaches that even after death, the body retains holiness, and leaving it unburied lingers in limbo.

In this podcast series from Moriah College, Rabbi Gad Krebs explores contemporary issues and dilemmas through the lens of Jewish thought. Have a question or topic you'd like to hear discussed? Send your suggestions to gkrebs@moriah.nsw.edu.au . Stay tuned for thought-provoking conversations that bridge ancient wisdom with modern life!

This week’s parsha tells us to appoint a king. Yet in Shmuel , when the people ask for one, both Shmuel and Hashem are upset. So which is it—is a king good or bad? 

In this podcast series from Moriah College, Rabbi Gad Krebs explores contemporary issues and dilemmas through the lens of Jewish thought. Have a question or topic you'd like to hear discussed? Send your suggestions to gkrebs@moriah.nsw.edu.au . Stay tuned for thought-provoking conversations that bridge ancient wisdom with modern life!