Episodes

  • S1:E6 Season Finale: The Torah Weltanschauung [Rashi on Genesis 1:1]
    Jul 6 2023

    This episode is adapted from a lecture given October 19, 1974 entitled Bereishis.

    This episode focuses on three key ideas:

    1. The Weltanschauung of Torah

    2. The two distinct realms of Torah

    3. The nature of Israel

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    22 mins
  • S1:E5 Defying Gravity [Avraham - Rambam Hilchot Avoda Zara 1:2]
    Jun 2 2023

    This episode is adapted from a lecture given October 26, 1974 entitled Avraham.

    In this episode, I will explain 3 key ideas:

    1.  Defying gravity

    2. Two opposing worldviews with catastrophic results.

    3. Avraham as the pillar of the world.

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    14 mins
  • S1:E4 Bonus Material B: More Mitzvot that are rooted in Divine Revelation
    May 24 2023

    This bonus material is adapted from a lecture given June 4, 1978 entitled Ten Commandments.

    In this bonus material on Episode 4, I will build on Gilui Shechina by identifying 3 More Mitzvot that have Divine Revelation at their core.

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    7 mins
  • S1:E4 Bonus Material A: Mitzvot that are rooted in Divine Revelation
    May 15 2023

    This bonus material is adapted from a lecture given June 4, 1978 entitled Ten Commandments.

    In this bonus material on Episode 4, I will build on Gilui Shechina by identifying 2 Mitzvot that have Divine Revelation at their core.

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    6 mins
  • S1:E4 Bonus - Rav audio clip - Divine Revelation
    May 8 2023

    S1:E4 Bonus - Rav audio clip - Divine Revelation transformed Jews from Avadim to Mamleches Kohanim V'Goy Kadosh

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    1 min
  • S1:E4 Divine Revelation [Shavuot: Shemot 24 1-8]
    May 1 2023

    This episode is adapted from a lecture given June 4, 1978 entitled 'Ten Commandments'.

    In this episode on Shavuot, I will present 3 key ideas related to the giving of the Torah:

    1. Why is Shavuot called Yom Ha'Atzeret by Chazal?
    2. What are the two aspects of Matan Torah?
    3. Were the Jews actually Jews when they received the Torah?

    This episode is dedicated in recognition of the 3rd Yahrzeit of Kenneth Bossewitch, Akiva Ben Avraham z'l and marking the 30th Yahrzeit of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik z"tl.


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    15 mins
  • S1:E3 Two different types of slavery and redemption [Haggada]
    Mar 16 2023
    In this episode, I will present 3 powerful ideas from the Rav:

    1. 2 different types of slavery [Avadim L'Pharoh vs. Avdei Pharoh]

    2. 2 different types of redemption [Me'Eretz Mitzrayim vs. Mi'Mitzrayim]

    3. 2 different parts of the Seder [Pre and Post meal]

    This episode is adapted from a lecture given by Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik on April 14, 1973 entitled “Haggada”.

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    19 mins
  • S1:E2 Mountains [Moshe Part 1 Exodus 19:3]
    Mar 1 2023

    In this episode, I will present 2 powerful ideas from the Rav:

    1. The symbolism of mountains in Jewish theology

    2. Moshe’s great surprise at the base of Har Sinai

    This episode is adapted from a lecture given by Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik on June 9, 1973 entitled “Moses message to women”. 

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    17 mins