
Episode 165·Jun 10, 2025
The Shofar and the Shave
Though Jews may not shave with a razor, one with tzara’at must. Why? The answer lies in the call of the shofar—and a message of spiritual awakening.
10-Minute Mitzvah·Episode 164·Jun 9, 2025
The mysterious affliction of tza’arat can afflict garments as well as humans—and the former cannot be purified. Why?


Episode 165·Jun 10, 2025
Though Jews may not shave with a razor, one with tzara’at must. Why? The answer lies in the call of the shofar—and a message of spiritual awakening.

Episode 166·Jun 11, 2025
Jewish musicians often sing of the Levites—but what makes them special? The answer goes back to their bold stand during the Golden Calf incident.

Episode 167·Jun 12, 2025
Alexis de Tocqueville’s writings on American cities and towns shed light on a notable exemption regarding the laws of the yovel (jubilee) year.

Episode 168·Jun 13, 2025
Walled city homes are exempt from yovel laws—except those in Levite cities, which the priestly tribe can redeem at any time.
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