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Episode 9·May 16, 2024
Faith, Tefillin, and the Tie That Binds
Herman Wouk's dedication to Judaism illuminates the meaning of tefillin in the sh’ma, offering profound insights into Jewish tradition.
Journey Through The Siddur·Episode 8·May 15, 2024
The Sh’ma, and the Love of Generations
The most famous affirmation of Jewish belief is also the most misunderstood.
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10:37Episode 10·May 17, 2024
Blue and White in Jewish History and Jewish Prayer
Explore Israel's deep ties to tekhelet in the sh’ma, its Declaration of Independence, and the debate over God's role in its founding.
10:21Episode 11·May 19, 2024
The Chaplain’s Remembrance of Redemption
Holocaust survivors eating matzah embody the blessing over redemption following the sh’ma, as explored in Rabbi Soloveichik's essay on Passover in Buchenwald.
10:11Episode 12·May 20, 2024
Begin, Sadat, and the Shield of Abraham
A Begin-Sadat correspondence sheds light on the first blessing of the silent amidah prayer, revealing its profound spiritual significance.
