Ever Wondered Why? A Jewish Curiosity Podcast with Rabbi Ari

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Soul in Action: Where Jewish Wisdom Meets Daily Practice, with Rabbi Ari Herzog This podcast dives into various commonly asked questions regarding Judaism and its practice, and explores the background, reasoning, and deeper meaning behind it all.

Episodes

  1. Ever Wondered Why: We Wear Tefillin?

    13H AGO

    Ever Wondered Why: We Wear Tefillin?

    Teffilin - Black boxes strapped on the arm and head with leather straps is an ancient Jewish Ritual. Why Do Jews wear Tefillin every weekday? Where does this come from?

    7 min

  2. JAN 21

    Ever Wondered Why: We Cover Our Eyes While Saying The Shema Israel?

    Ever Wondered Why We Cover Our Eyes During the Shema? In this short, powerful episode, Rabbi Ari explores the deeper spiritual meaning behind covering our eyes while saying Shema Yisrael—and how this simple act helps us block out distractions, unify consciousness, and fully connect to the oneness of the Creator. A quick listen with a big takeaway.

    6 min

  3. 12/31/2025

    Ever Wondered Why: Men and Women Sit Separately in a Traditional Synagogue?

    Walk into a traditional Synagogue and you will see men and women sitting separately, why?

    6 min

  4. 12/12/2025

    Ever Wondered Why: We Break a Glass at Jewish Weddings?

    In this episode of The Rabbi Ari Podcast, we explore the deeper meaning behind one of the most well-known Jewish wedding traditions: the breaking of the glass. Is it just a ritual ending the ceremony—or a powerful spiritual message? This episode uncovers how even at our highest moments of happiness, we’re invited to remember purpose, humility, and our role in bringing more light into the world.

    4 min

  5. 12/11/2025

    Ever Wondered Why: The Star of David is the Symbol of the Jewish People?

    Why is the Star of David the Symbol, of the Jewish People?

    5 min
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Soul in Action: Where Jewish Wisdom Meets Daily Practice, with Rabbi Ari Herzog This podcast dives into various commonly asked questions regarding Judaism and its practice, and explores the background, reasoning, and deeper meaning behind it all.

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