Judaism From Within

Reasons From Sinai - Mitzvah #2 Unity of God, to Self to Purpose
With Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch in Horeb
What are the reasons and motivations for Mitzvot?
Mitzvah # 2 - God is one... ok now what?
what does this tell us beyond a philosophical truth?
How does it change how we look at our self and the world? 
 

Reasons from Sinai - Mitzvah #1 Adopting Noble Purpose
With Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch in Horeb
What are the reasons and motivations for Mitzvot?
Mitzvah #1 - Kabbalat Ol Malchut Shamayim or the Acceptance of the Yoke of Heaven or, as I put it, 'Adopting Noble Purpose'.
What does this mean? How does this principle orientate the rest of our journey?

Dear ListenersHere's to all of you-after 150 classes given on these platforms, Rav Hirsch's teachings given over 30'000 times over the course of 3 years, I want to extend my warmest thanks to each of you.
To all my listeners who have supported me and given me feedback throughout this journey, and to all those whose experience being a Jew in the modern world has been enriched through the teachings of Rav Hirsch - I am truly grateful.
Now, after 3 years of teaching the weekly Parsha through the lens of Rav Shimshon Raphael Hirsch, I would like to venture out of my comfort zone and embark on a new journey, with you hopefully on board for the ride. We will be delving into Rav Hirsch's magnum opus, his central work geared towards the thinking Jew - Chorev. This philosophical roadmap of Jewish practice will enlighten and enrich our everyday actions as well as distil the worldview which makes Rav Hirsch such an enlightening teacher. Each class will be a stand-alone lesson, as well as fit into the larger framework of what the Sefer Chorev comes to teach us. Today, on the Yahr Zeit (day of death) of Rav Hirsch, we embark on a new journey to understand Judaism From Within. Please join me as we study Chorev. 

People often talk and criticize concepts and view they don't truly appreciate. 
but to identify the truth and attractive nature of the view we can pinpoint why its a problem.
This week we talk about the Yssachar Zebulun relationship and how this relates to our goal and the study of Torah
 
As always from the lens of Rav Shimshon Raphael Hirsch

This week I try and show the timeless nature of Rav Hirsch's teachings in contrast to other Jewish thinkers.
I also use this as an opportunity to bring out one of his ideological inspirations Judah Halevi, in hi Al Kuzari.
have a great week 

an age-old question, are our closest held beliefs just a result of where we are born?
on this, we open a discussion on fatalism and how words can orientate how we walk through life thought the lense of Rav Hirsch
 
Rav Hirsch On The Weekly Parasha

In this weeks Parasha, we speak about a topic that on the face of things seems quite bland
The Home, but from the perspective of a Jewish worldview there is nothing more central
this is easy to say but why is this the case
interview I mentioned 
 
Rav Hirsch On The Weekly Parasha
https://www.intentionaljew.com/shows/think-torah/
 
 
 

This week we approach Key Points in the education of our children, from the Perspective of Rav Hirsch
We speak about the necessity of exposing ourselves to other ideas outside Judaism to strengthen and appreciate our Jewish heritage.
We also speak about knowledge itself and how not to approach it purely from a utilitarian perspective and the dangers in doing so.
 
Rav Hirsch On The Weekly Parasha

Alongside two key messages relating to the Jewish approach to the outside world, we speak about the Temptation and the danger in the Deification of people we love and respect.
As always though the lens of Rav Hirsch 
 
Rav Hirsch On The Weekly Parasha

This week we discuss the moral argument for circumcision
but this brings up 2 more questions 
1) The relevance of such a discussion
2) The legitimacy of talking about morality in connection with circumcision
With Rav Shimshon Raphael Hirsch's insight and analysis, we gain a powerful perspective on a fundamental commandment, 
have a wonderful shabbos
regarding the podcasting network I mentioned 
 
Rav Hirsch On Sukkot 
http://intentionaljew.com/