
Episode 52·Aug 7, 2024
Parashat V’zot Habracha: The Rebbe and Elie Wiesel
Explore the resilience of the Jewish spirit through Torah's cycle, celebrating endings as new beginnings, and the enduring legacy of Moses and Simchat Torah.
Parashah and Politics·Episode 12·Mar 1, 2024
In the Parashat Vayechi, Rabbi Meir Soloveichik explores the profound themes of familial bonds and generational continuity as depicted in Genesis chapters 47-50. The narrative centers on Jacob's blessings to his grandsons, Ephraim and Menasseh, a scene immortalized by Rembrandt's painting. This moment is significant as it highlights the unique relationship between grandparents and grandchildren, a rare depiction in the Hebrew Bible. Jacob's decision to bless Ephraim, the younger, over Menasseh, the elder, underscores a recurring biblical theme of the younger sibling's elevation, reflecting a deeper spiritual and political message about recognizing individual potential while maintaining unity.
Episode 52·Aug 7, 2024
Explore the resilience of the Jewish spirit through Torah's cycle, celebrating endings as new beginnings, and the enduring legacy of Moses and Simchat Torah.
Episode 51·Aug 7, 2024
Explore the eerie parallels between Purim and Nuremberg, as Rabbi Soloveichik delves into the defeat of evil and the spiritual power of scriptural songs.
Episode 50·Aug 7, 2024
Explore the covenantal bond in Judaism through the poignant story of Yossi Hershkovitz, whose song unites generations in faith and memory.
Episode 49·Aug 7, 2024
Explore Jewish resilience and faith during WWII, celebrating Passover amidst peril, and the enduring covenant with God through history and scripture.
Episode 48·Aug 7, 2024
Explore the power of memory in Jewish history, linking biblical commands to remember with insights from Hamlet and Sherlock Holmes.
Unlock the most serious Jewish, Zionist, and American thinking.
Subscribe NowUnlock this podcast episode plus all the best Jewish ideas and conversations for just .
Already subscribed? Sign in