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Seven Minute Torah

By: Rabbi Micah Streiffer
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  • Making modern meaning from ancient texts! Each week Rabbi Micah Streiffer discusses the weekly Torah portion in about 7 to 10 minutes, through liberal Jewish eyes. We weave together philosophy, spirituality, tradition, and social justice - and derive meaning for today‘s life from our sacred sources. Longer episodes include a bonus interview with leading rabbis and Jewish thought leaders. With questions or comments, please contact me at rabbistreiffer@gmail.com.
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Episodes
  • Yom Kippur in May?? (Achrei Mot - encore)

    Yom Kippur in May?? (Achrei Mot - encore)
    May 1 2024

    Sacrifice? Demons? A scapegoat?? This parashah describes the strange, levitical practices of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. What meaning is there to be found for modern Jewish life in this ancient, priestly ritual?

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    • Seven Minute Torah is a production of LAASOK. To support the production of this podcast, visit either www.patreon.com/sevenminutetorah (for per-episode contribution) OR https://laasok.org/support/ (for a tax-deductible one-time or monthly contribution).
    • For info on our weekly Zoom Torah study groups or other learning opportunities go to https://laasok.org/.
    • To join the Seven Minute Torah Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sevenminutetorahgroup
    • Comments or questions? Email me at rabbistreiffer@gmail.com
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    12 mins
  • Lessons from Leprosy (Metzora)

    Lessons from Leprosy (Metzora)
    Apr 16 2024

    How often do we dehumanize or ostracize people who are suffering from disease, poverty, mental health challenges, etc? This week we focus on some Midrash surrounding how you're supposed to treat people afflicted with leprosy. The Rabbis find some surprising and affirming messages embedded in this strange Torah portion.

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    • Seven Minute Torah is a production of LAASOK. To support the production of this podcast, visit either www.patreon.com/sevenminutetorah (for per-episode contribution) OR https://laasok.org/support/ (for a tax-deductible one-time or monthly contribution).
    • For info on our weekly Zoom Torah study groups or other learning opportunities go to https://laasok.org/.
    • To join the Seven Minute Torah Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sevenminutetorahgroup
    • Comments or questions? Email me at rabbistreiffer@gmail.com
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    14 mins
  • The Healing Power of Presence (Tazria - encore)

    The Healing Power of Presence (Tazria - encore)
    Apr 9 2024

    Tazria is about scaly skin disease and priestly diagnosis. But when we examine it through the Rabbis' eyes, it is about our responsibility to each other in times of suffering. We explore a story from the Talmud that helps drive home that idea.

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    • Seven Minute Torah is a production of LAASOK. To support the production of this podcast, visit either www.patreon.com/sevenminutetorah (for per-episode contribution) OR https://laasok.org/support/ (for a tax-deductible one-time or monthly contribution).
    • For info on our weekly Zoom Torah study groups or other learning opportunities go to https://laasok.org/.
    • To join the Seven Minute Torah Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sevenminutetorahgroup
    • Comments or questions? Email me at rabbistreiffer@gmail.com
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    10 mins
Judaism Spirituality
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