The history of the Jewish people goes back vastly further than 1930's Germany. In order to understand antisemitism, this episode goes all the way back to the inception of our nation and dives into the first several Parshios of Sefer Shemos, which provides a blueprint for understanding the many ways antisemitism tends manifest, and what we can and can't do about it.
In this episode, Cypora recounts lessons learned from her grandfather, Rabbi Yechiel Yitzchok Perr and ponders a question that's been on her mind: What is a Jew?.
Vehi Sheamda is akin to our national anthem as Jews! What is it about these words that not only gives us strength but also illustrates who we are?
What happens when we have to deal with personal struggles (hastorah) within the context of a national struggle (b'soch hastorah)? Learning from Esther Hamalkah and Perek 22 of Tehillim gives us a blueprint for times like these. Cypora gets vulnerable and discusses her personal conncection to the message of Purim.
Chanukah is all about celebrating the victory of the war against the Yevanim, however, do we really understand what the war was about? What were we fighting for and what were we up against? In this episode we explore what the enemy was (and continues to be!) and why the victory of the macabees is such a cause for celebration. Happy Chanukah, everyone!
With everything going on right now, we look to this week's Parsha, Parshas Noach to understand the concept of ותמלא הארץ חמם. What is it? What causes it? We explore the importance of Shalom and taking refuge מתחת זיב השכינה.
This episode should be a z'chus for the protection of K'lal Yisroel, especially those living in Israel, Our chayalim, and the hostages that were taken.
It's the legend himself, Rabbi Yom Tov Glaser, AKA THE SURFER RABBI!
Listen to this incredible conversation about the connotations of words like "orthodox" and "religious" versus "observant", a fascinating look at human development, and how being dan lekaf zechus can increase your empathy towards all people. Of course, the conversation has it's fun moments, including music (Did you know Rabbi Yom Tov Glaser has an album on Spotify?) and the differences between New York and L.A.!
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Listen to Cypora's new album "Running On Faith", out now!
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There's a lot going on right now! Antisemitism is spreading like wildfire and it can feel scary. On this episode, we remind ourselves who actually runs the world (Hint: it's not me or you!) and we discuss how the tefilah of "Al Tirah" in Aleinu can provide us guidance and comfort in times like these (and always!)
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On this Tisha Ba'av episode, we discuss the inner, personal churban and how recognizing and mourning the churban of the mikdash mi'at can help eliminate sinas chinam and rebuild the beis hamikidash.
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In this premier episode, Cypora introduces herself and then discusses why she decided to start the podcast!
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Welcome to the Torah With Cypora Podcast!
