In this episode, Raymond Ashkenazie, Emma Dayan and Henry Esses are joined by Rav Yitzchak Blau to delve into Parashat Noah. We explore the emotional and spiritual challenges faced by Noah post-flood, discussing themes of trauma, survival, and the transition to Avraham's narrative. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on the complexities of faith and humanity.
Rabbi Yitzchak Blau is a Rosh Yeshiva at Yeshivat Orayta and teaches at Midreshet Lindenbaum. He is an associate editor of Tradition and author of "Fresh Fruit and Vintage Wine: The Ethics and Wisdom of the Aggada." He resides in Alon Shevut with his family.
For the first episode of Season Two, Emma Dayan and Henry Esses sit down with Raymond Ashkenazie to explore Tzelem Elokim, the idea of being created in the image of God and its practical and religious implications.
Join us as we begin the journey of starting the Torah over again!
In this final episode of the season, Linda Cohen and Ronnie Hidary learn with Rabbi Ricky Hidary about how the tribe of Levi turned one of their character flaws into their greatest strength, which is hinted to in the parasha.
Ronnie Hidary and Linda Cohen interview Rabbi Ephraim Gabbai on a range of topics from the haftarah to Gedaliah which culminates in a message for the ages.
Rabbi Ralph Tawil (all the way from Israel!) shares with Linda Cohen and Ronnie Hidary the patterns and nuances in this week's parasha that emphasize the role and responsibility of the individual within the nation.
Ronnie Hidary interviews Ronald Benun on parallelism throughout the Torah as it relates to the Blessings and the Curses of this weeks parasha.
Linda Cohen and Ronnie Hidary interview Avi Garson, co-founder of The Habura and Tikvah Fellow, on how the countless mitzvot found in Parashat Ki Tetse are meant to form the structure of justice within our society.
Ronnie Hidary, Linda Cohen, and Robyn Beyda interview Rabbi Albert Setton on the laws of kings and how they apply today.
Ronnie Hidary and Linda Cohen interview Rabbi Dr. Richard Hidary, comparing and contrasting the first two paragraphs of Shema
Ronnie Hidary, Linda Cohen, and Sander Weitzman discuss different themes brought out in the parasha.
Ronnie Hidary and Robyn Beyda interview Rabbi Joseph Beyda on Moshes shift into the "Moshe Rabeinu" we refer to today that takes place in Sefer Devarim.
Ronnie Hidary and Linda Cohen talk with Arlette and Joyce about vows and our covenant with Gd.
Ronnie Hidary, Linda Cohen, and Robyn Beyda have a discussion with Rabbi Joseph Dweck on Benot Selofhad and Jewish law.
Ronnie Hidary and Linda Cohen interview Rav Efroni on Balaks unique qualities
Linda Cohen and Ronnie Hidary discuss Moshe's role of leadership and connection with the nation that can be seen in this week's parasha with Yoetzet Halacha Yaffa Setton.
Linda Cohen and Robyn Beyda discuss Korach's rebellion and reflect on we can learn from it.
Ronnie Hidary, Linda Cohen, and Robyn Beyda interview Rabbi Joey Miz on Chet Hameraglim and Sisit
Ronnie Hidary and Linda Cohen interview Ronnie Miz on Miriam and the ethics of leadership
Ronnie Hidary, Linda Cohen, and Robyn Beyda discuss Nazir
Ronnie Hidary and Linda Cohen interview Rabbi Moses Hidary
