Judaism From Within

In this episode, we explore Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch's profound insights on modesty, framed through the metaphor of the soul as the master and the body as the emissary. Drawing inspiration from Iain McGilchrist's concept, we delve into how Rav Hirsch envisions the harmonious relationship between soul and body, each knowing its role in living out a life of Mission.

Shemot - Forgotten Humanism Of the Modern World
We generally speaking look at culture as progressing forward
but at times this is not the case two messages from this weeks Parasha give lights to this principle,
From the lens of Rav Samson Raphel Hirsch

Mitzvah #68 - מאכלים אסורים Part 3 - Eating with Intent
The Symbolic Depth of KashrutWhy does the Torah allow us to eat some animals but not others? Based on Rav Hirsch’s teachings, this episode looks at how Kashrut shapes our mindset, encouraging mindfulness and spiritual awareness. We’ll also explore the risks of living a life driven by materialism or determinism and how Kashrut helps us live with greater intention and purpose.

Chanukah what's the central conflict, how should we look at the cultural challenge of the Greeks?
All BAD?
Rav Shimshon Raphael Hirsch gives us a nuanced approach.
That does justice both to the challenge back then, as well as to our ability to grow today.
 
Rav Hirsch On Chanukah 

In this weeks Parasha we get a dark side of a family but even there we can see the rooted positive message to us to day 
 
Rav Hirsch On The Weekly Parasha

This week's discussion we attempt to delve into one of the most unusual symbols in the Torah at the same time we get a unique opportunity to parallel a symbol embedded in both narrative and law in the bible
 
Rav Hirsch On The Weekly Parasha

Parasha Vayeitzei - 3 empowering callings of the ladder
The Torah/Bible this week gives us 3 powerful truths from the dream of the ladder
Rav Hirsch On The Weekly Parasha

How the approach of parents and educators to fit each child into a specific framework of what they think Judaism is, can not only destroy the child but creates a perversion of the message that Judaism is trying to teach.
 
Rav Hirsch On The Weekly Parasha.

Torah portion Chayei Sarah - Why no after Life?
Throughout the bible, we see no mention of the next world, why? for the Jews one of the most central books, and no mention of the afterlife, why? 
 
Rav Hirsch On The Weekly Parasha

Mitzvah #68 - Shechita Intentional Action and Reflection
Explore Rav Hirsch's teachings on shechita, the Jewish method of slaughter, as a practice that demands intentionality and reflection. By confronting the act of taking life, shechita compels us to recognize the distinct nature of the human being and our unique role in the world.
Join us as we uncover how this mitzvah transforms a physical act into a profound spiritual and ethical lesson, bridging the realms of halacha, philosophy, and personal growth.