
Episode 164·Jun 9, 2025
On Account of a Shirt
The mysterious affliction of tza’arat can afflict garments as well as humans—and the former cannot be purified. Why?
10-Minute Mitzvah·Episode 163·Jun 8, 2025
The ritual that purifies one afflicted with leprosy mirrors Judaism’s understanding of our reason for being.


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.
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