Torah on the Go

How does the story of the Maccabees connect to the modern State of Israel? As he travels to Israel with the latest Valley Beth Shalom Mission Trip, Rabbi Lebovitz shares insights of the Hanukkah story's influence on Israel today while Rabbi Feinstein discusses what Hanukkah in Israel is like and how it differs from the United States.

Happy Hanukkah! Rabbi Lebovitz and Rabbi Feinstein reveal the secrets of the Maccabee story and offer their favorite parts of the Festival of Lights.

What caused Moses to open his eyes to the suffering of slavery? In this episode, Rabbi Lebovitz and Rabbi Feinstein dive into Moses' morality during his adolescence as a prince of Egypt.

How did Moses make it down the Nile and into Pharoah's palace? Rabbi Lebovitz and Rabbi Feinstein talk about what it meant for several brave women to step forward and ensure Baby Moses' safety.

The Israelites were not enslaved overnight. Rabbi Lebovitz and Rabbi Feinstein consider the policies that created the conditions of slavery and how they mirror other chapters of Jewish history. Listen and Subscribe at vbs.org/podcast or wherever you get your podcasts.

Happy Thanksgiving! Rabbi Lebovitz and Rabbi Feinstein compare the stories we tell about ourselves as Jews and as Americans. Listen and subscribe at VBS.org/Podcast or wherever you get your podcasts.

The beginning of Exodus does not name Pharoah, merely calling him the "King of Egypt." Rabbi Lebovitz and Rabbi Feinstein discuss why the Torah makes this deliberate choice.

Rabbi Lebovitz and Rabbi Feinstein discuss how the early days in Egypt shaped the identity of the Jewish people.

Rabbi Lebovitz and Rabbi Feinstein discuss how the family narrative of the Book of Genesis evolves into a narrative of peoplehood in the Book of Exodus.

Season 2 returns with Rabbi Nolan Lebovitz and Rabbi Ed Feinstein! In episode 1, they discuss the holiday season that just ended and look forward to studying the Book of Exodus.

Rabbi Lebovitz and Rabbi Feinstein wrap up season one discussing whether Genesis is an optimistic or pessimistic book and talk about the importance of its stories in our lives. Go to VBS.org/Podcast for more info!

In season one's penultimate episode, Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein discuss Genesis in pop culture, reveal the Jewishness of The Godfather, and talk about why Jewish stories resonate so strongly.

Rabbi Nolan Lebovitz and Rabbi Ed Feinstein discuss Joseph and his brothers and how relationships, and people, can grow and change. Go to VBS.org/Podcast for more information!

Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein answer Passover questions in front of a live audience. Chag Pesach Sameach! For more information, go to VBS.org/Podcast

Passover is just around the corner! Rabbi Lebovitz and Rabbi Feinstein talk about the Haggadah, the meaning of the four children section of the seder and what will be on their minds this Passover. Chag Sameach! For more information, go to VBS.org/Podcast.

Passover is coming! Rabbi Lebovitz and Rabbi Feinstein share tips for your seder, the themes of the holiday, and what it means to be Jewish. For more information about Valley Beth Shalom, please visit www. VBS.org. Please SHARE with your friends and loved ones.

At the end of our lives, what kind of blessings do we hope for? How can we live in ways that make our lives a blessing for others? Rabbi Nolan Lebovitz and Rabbi Ed Feinstein share the story of Jacob blessing his 12 sons and discuss how we can all leave a lasting legacy. For more information or to leave us a question, go to VBS.org/podcast.

Rabbi Lebovitz is once again joined by Rabbi Ed Feinstein as they discuss the ideas around protecting and preparing for the future. Go to vbs.org/podcast to leave a question!

Chag Purim Sameach! Rabbi Nolan Lebovitz and Cantor Jacqueline Rafii talk about the power of Esther's story and how it is more relevant than ever today.

Torah on the Go returns with Rabbi Nolan Lebovitz and Cantor Jacqueline Rafii! Like Joseph, we try to make sense of our dreams. How can dreams help us grow? What from our dreams can we take into our daily lives? Go to VBS.ORG/PODCAST to connect with us!

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Rabbi Lebovitz and Rabbi Feinstein talk about the hardening of Pharaoh's heart, free will, and their views of divine intervention. Go to VBS.org/Podcast for more information.

Over the course of Jewish history, the Jewish people lived through many different cultures and societies. What have we taken from those cultures and what have we left behind? How can we continue to integrate into society yet remain distinctly Jewish? Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein discuss these ideas and more! Subscribe to Torah on the Go and follow us on Instagram: @torahonthegovbs. For more infor...

Nothing describes the complexities of sibling relationships better than the story of Joseph. Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein break down Joseph's narrative and discuss what the Torah teaches us about the unique relationships between siblings. Go to vbs.org/podcast for more info! Follow Torah on the Go on Instagram: @torahonthegovbs

Happy Tu B'Shevat! Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein talk about our responsibility to the Earth, how we think about protecting the environment, and the meaning of the New Year for the Trees. Go to VBS.org/podcast for more information!