170 episodes

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.

Seven Minute Torah Rabbi Micah Streiffer

    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 5.0 • 10 Ratings

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.

    Shavuot and Gender Roles

    Shavuot and Gender Roles

    The Torah commands that "all your males shall appear" before God on Shavuot. Why does it exclude women from participating in this part (but not other parts) of the holiday celebration? What are we supposed to do with it as modern, egalitarian Jews?
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    Seven Minute Torah is a production of LAASOK. For info on our weekly Zoom Torah study groups or other learning opportunities go to https://laasok.org/.
    To support the production of this podcast, visit www.patreon.com/sevenminutetorah or https://laasok.org/support-laasok/.
    To join the Seven Minute Torah Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sevenminutetorahgroup
    Comments or questions? Email me at rabbistreiffer@gmail.com.

    • 14 min
    In the Wilderness (B’midbar) - A Conversation with Rabbi Judith Siegal

    In the Wilderness (B’midbar) - A Conversation with Rabbi Judith Siegal

    As we begin a new book of the Torah, I talk with Rabbi Judith Siegal about what it is to wander in the wilderness, and why those "in between places" open us up for creativity.
    We also talk about the post-covid moment in Jewish life, about Jewish camp, and much more!
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    Seven Minute Torah is a production of LAASOK. For info on our weekly Zoom Torah study groups or other learning opportunities go to https://laasok.org/.
    To support this podcast, visit www.patreon.com/sevenminutetorah or https://laasok.org/support-laasok/.
    To join the Seven Minute Torah Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sevenminutetorahgroup
    Comments or questions? Email me at rabbistreiffer@gmail.com.

    • 46 min
    You Don’t Own Your Land (B’har-B’chukotai)

    You Don’t Own Your Land (B’har-B’chukotai)

    The Torah's institution of the sabbatical year teaches a lesson about stewardship vs. ownership - which contradicts our society's consumer values AND might help me eat slower.
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    Seven Minute Torah is a production of LAASOK. For info on our weekly Zoom Torah study groups or other learning opportunities go to https://laasok.org/.
    To support this podcast, visit www.patreon.com/sevenminutetorah or https://laasok.org/support-laasok/.
    To join the Seven Minute Torah Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sevenminutetorahgroup
    Comments or questions? Email me at rabbistreiffer@gmail.com.

    • 12 min
    Emor: The Problem with Leftovers

    Emor: The Problem with Leftovers

    In a strange passage, the Torah requires the worshipper to eat the entire Thanks Offering in one day. We'll explore what the commentators have to say about that, and why they think it's about our capacity for gratitude and community.
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    Seven Minute Torah is a production of LAASOK. For info on our weekly Zoom Torah study groups or other learning opportunities go to https://laasok.org/.
    To support this podcast, visit www.patreon.com/sevenminutetorah or https://laasok.org/support-laasok/.
    For information about the upcoming Pirke Avot study group, visit https://laasok.org/current-offerings/#pirke.
    To join the Seven Minute Torah Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sevenminutetorahgroup
    Comments or questions? Email me at rabbistreiffer@gmail.com.

    • 11 min
    Achrei Mot-Kedoshim: Holiness is ALL of our responsibility

    Achrei Mot-Kedoshim: Holiness is ALL of our responsibility

    This double portion starts off being about the priests and ends up being about how we are all responsible to strive for holiness in the world.
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    Seven Minute Torah is a production of LAASOK. For info on our weekly Zoom Torah study groups or other learning opportunities go to https://laasok.org/.
    To support this podcast, visit www.patreon.com/sevenminutetorah or https://laasok.org/support-laasok/.
    For information about the upcoming Pirke Avot study group, visit https://laasok.org/current-offerings/#pirke.
    To join the Seven Minute Torah Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sevenminutetorahgroup
    Comments or questions? Email me at rabbistreiffer@gmail.com.
     

    • 12 min
    Tazria/Metzora: The Leper Messiah

    Tazria/Metzora: The Leper Messiah

    This week's double portion is about leprosy. We turn to a story in the Talmud about a "leper messiah," with a message about being empowered to repair the world.
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    Seven Minute Torah is a production of LAASOK. For info on our weekly Zoom Torah study groups or other learning opportunities go to https://laasok.org/.
    To become a supporter of this podcast, visit www.patreon.com/sevenminutetorah or https://laasok.org/support-laasok/.
    To join the Seven Minute Torah Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sevenminutetorahgroup
    Comments or questions? Email me at rabbistreiffer@gmail.com.

    • 12 min

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Great podcast

If you are interested in multiple perspectives, including feminist perspectives, on the Torah, this is a well-researched, clearly presented, and succinct podcast. Highly recommended!!

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