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A discussion on a topic from the week's Parsha covering many important parts of Judaism that are not regularly addressed.

  1. VOR 6 TAGEN

    The prohibition of Kitnoyot on Passover

    The Torah prohibits us from eating or even owning Chametz, leavened grain products on Passover. However Ashkenazic Jews are careful not to eat any beans or legumes on the holiday. How did this custom begin? What is the reason for it? Why do many Saphardic Jews not keep it? A discussion about the laws of Passover and the development of the Kitniyot prohibition. (Please note, this was recorded over Zoom so the sound quality is weaker than normal) Have a Happy Passover!

    40 Min.

  2. 29. MÄRZ

    Don't Slow Down - Keep Growing

    As people age, they tend to slow down. In today's culture, people work for decades towards retirement when they can stop working altogether and just relax.  The Rebbe, took a very different approach. He believed that as long as we are alive and have the capacity to work, we must continue working, never retiring or even slowing down.  A fascinating discussion about the Rebbe's views on retirement and continued growth.

    30 Min.

  3. 15. MÄRZ

    Salt in Judaism

    Salt is a crucial mineral for human health and for nature. Salt also plays a prominent role in Judaism. We salt meat with salt. Salt was widely used in sacrifices at the Temple in Jerusalem. We dip our bread in salt. And the priestly covenant with G-d is described as a covenant of salt.  A fascinating discussion about salt and the unique role it plays in Judaism.

    46 Min.

  4. 9. MÄRZ

    Finding the 10 Lost Tribes

    Jewish traditions teach that 10 of the 12 tribes were exiled from the Land of Israel more than 2,500 years ago and many think that they have since disappeared. For much of Jewish history, Jews and non-Jews have searched for the 10 Lost Tribes in various places, making amazing discoveries that lead to a fascinating story about the search for the lost tribes.  A fascinating discussion about the historic search for the 10 Lost Tribes and the discoveries they led to.  We've previously discussed what actually happened to the 10 tribes. You can listen here on ⁠Spotify⁠ or on ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠.

    51 Min.

  5. 1. MÄRZ

    The Challenge of Assimilation

    Over our 3,300 year long history, we have lost more Jews to assimilation than to violence and persecution. Assimilation, rather than persecution, is then the biggest threat to the continuation of Judaism and the Jewish people.  How can we counter assimilation and ensure the continuation of our people?

    39 Min.

  6. 22. FEB.

    Greeting the Shabbat

    Six days a week we work, eat, sleep, exercise and go about our daily lives. When Shabbat arrives, we pause to reconnect with the Creator. On Friday afternoon as the sun sets and Shabbat begins, we have a special mystical prayer called Kabbalat Shabbat, which includes Psalms, poems and study to greet the Shabbat Queen. What is the meaning of the Kabbalat Shabbat prayers? When did they start? And why do we refer to Shabbat as a queen? A fascinating discussion about Kabbalat Shabbat, the mystical service greeting the Shabbat!

    1 Std. 9 Min.

  7. 15. FEB.

    The Temple at Shilo

    Before the Holy Temple was built in Jerusalem, there was a Jewish Temple stood at Shilo for 369 years. The Temple at Shilo served Israel at the very beginning of our history in a period know as The Judges (Shoftim), a period we know little about. A fascinating discussion of what we know about the ancient Temple in Shilo.

    43 Min.

  8. 8. FEB.

    What does the Torah say about dogs?

    Dogs are mentioned twice in the torah, both times positively. However, they are not Kosher animals and there are also negative references to dogs in Jewish sources. Historically, Jews rarely owned dogs; however, some Jews throughout history did have dogs (mostly for protection) and today, many Jews have dogs as pets.  What does the Torah and Jewish teachings say about dogs? Should Jews have dogs as pets? Do we view them positively or negatively? A fascinating discussion about Judaism's perspective on dogs!

    33 Min.
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A discussion on a topic from the week's Parsha covering many important parts of Judaism that are not regularly addressed.

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    Zalman Gordon
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    2019 - 2026
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