Judaism From Within
A tribute to the legacy of Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch Why This Title? It was his motto ’sich selbst begreifendes Ju dentum ’, Judaism understood from within, a term that encapsulates Rav Hirsch’s approach of diving into the essence of Judaism, viewing it through its inherent structures rather than through external lenses. Under the ”Topical Resources” , you’ll find additional Topics
Episodes
Friday Nov 03, 2017
Friday Oct 27, 2017
Parshat Lech Lecha
Friday Oct 27, 2017
Friday Oct 27, 2017
In this week's Parsha, Rav Hirsch delves in to the dialogue between Hashem and Avraham, as He was commanding him about the Bris Milah. Through various wordings and phrases, we come to gain a profound insight in what it means to truly be part of the covenant of G-d. Enjoy
Enough
Thursday Oct 19, 2017
Parshat Noach
Thursday Oct 19, 2017
Thursday Oct 19, 2017
This week's episode speaks about the idea of community - both the beauty in the collective striving for a greater good and its pitfalls. Rav Hirsch elaborates on the fine line which divides an institution that enhances every private persons life from a group spreading completely false ideologies. I hope you enjoy.
This Podcast was created in Jerusalem, in merit for a speedy and successful return to peace in Israel.
Nullifying yourself to the Collective
Wednesday Sep 13, 2017
Parshat Netzavim - Instruction and Infallibility
Wednesday Sep 13, 2017
Wednesday Sep 13, 2017
In this week’s discussion, Rav Hirsch explains a very fundamental issue – the concept that the Torah is “not in Heaven” and “not across the sea”. Combining this with the commandment to make the Torah’s words close to your heart, this weeks parsha truly guides us on the path of a true Jew. Enjoy
Friday Sep 01, 2017
The mother of Feminism
Friday Sep 01, 2017
Friday Sep 01, 2017
This week, we discuss a few of the most fundamental relationships we encounter every day and how the Torah teaches us to interact with them. Most importantly, the Jews vision regarding the female gender is explained. Hear how Rav Hirsch takes the sometimes perplexing Mitzwah of Shiluach Haken to a whole new level. Enjoy.
Wednesday Aug 09, 2017
Ekev - Parallel of Blessings
Wednesday Aug 09, 2017
Wednesday Aug 09, 2017
In this week's Parsha, Rav Hirsch delves in to an aspect of our faith that makes us unique and special - our ability to "Bless G-d". What this concept really means and how we can apply it to our everyday lives is brilliantly shown from Rav Hirsch's explanation. EnjoyParallel of Blessings
Wednesday Aug 02, 2017
Parshat Vaes’chanan - Just One True God
Wednesday Aug 02, 2017
Wednesday Aug 02, 2017
This week’s Parsha contains perhaps the most important and widespread passage in the entire Torah – the first one every child learns and the last one Jews say before departing this world. Let us learn Rav Hirsch’s fascinating take on the Shema. Enjoy Please Note: sorry please excuse the crackling.
Wednesday Jul 26, 2017
Davarim - Framework of Preparation
Wednesday Jul 26, 2017
Wednesday Jul 26, 2017
For the new Sefer, Devarim, I decided to bring out a few points Rav Hirsch will be using throughout this last volume. Devarim is considered a repetition, what Moshe told the children of Israel before they entered Erez Israel. However, there is an intricate pattern as to which commandments are, in fact, repeated. Enjoy.
Thursday Jul 20, 2017
Matos/Masay
Thursday Jul 20, 2017
Thursday Jul 20, 2017
In this week's discussion, Rav Hirsch shows us how a question of, why the high priests death is related to the verdict of the one to be sent to exile, can lead to tremendous incites. To both the nature of the role of the priests in the Jewish world. As well as fundamental ideas of how we view the importance of life.Teachers of divinity
Thursday Jul 13, 2017
Continuous Presence
Thursday Jul 13, 2017
Thursday Jul 13, 2017
In this week’s discussion, Rav Hirsch delves in to the Korban Tamid, brought twice daily, and shows us how the type of animal, as well as its frequency, brings us life lessons that can inspire us today in our prayers. Enjoy
Rabbi Simi Lerner
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