Two Rabbis, Three Opinions

Rabbi Yitzchok Adlerstein
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A look at events, trends and people important to Anglo-Charedim, through the eyes of two rabbis with moxie. One is a newbie to Israel - Rabbi Yitzchok Adlerstein - the other a veteran - Rabbi Simi Lerner. And if that's not enough for them to disagree, they'll interview interesting folks, who may or may not be rabbis or rebbetzins.

  1. HACE 5 DÍAS

    Conspiracy, Responsibility, and the Draft: A Hard Look at the Haredi Conversation

    When difficult questions arise inside a religious community, loyalty can sometimes replace honest inquiry. In this thoughtful discussion, Rabbis Yitzchok Adlerstein and Simi Lerner analyze remarks from a recent public forum about the Israeli draft crisis. Claims of secret Zionist plots, hidden agendas, and century-long conspiracies are put under scrutiny. The rabbis argue that Torah itself demands intellectual integrity: if accusations are made, they must be supported with evidence. If challenges arise, they must be confronted honestly. The episode ultimately asks a deeper question. In a country fighting for its survival, how should a Torah community articulate its role, its responsibilities, and the values it brings to the Jewish people?

    38 min

  2. 17 FEB

    How Do I Love Thee? The Purpose of Learning Torah

    In this continuation of their discussion on Judaism's "mission statement," Rabbis Yitzchok Adlerstein and Simi Lerner turn to the question that lies at the heart of Jewish life: what exactly are we doing when we learn Torah? Is Torah primarily preparation for mitzvah observance, a path to personal growth, an intellectual pursuit, or something far more fundamental? Why has the Torah world sometimes been suspicious of searching for meaning in learning, insisting instead on Torah lishmah? And how can abstract sugyos that seem distant from daily life shape a Jew's mission and relationship with Hashem? Drawing on the Rambam, Maharal, Rav Hirsch, Ramchal, and the broader mesorah, the conversation explores Torah as encounter with the Divine mind, as the formative force of Jewish identity, and as the engine of personal and cosmic tikkun. The result is a thoughtful and wide-ranging exploration of why limud haTorah stands at the center of every authentic Jewish vision. Join Rabbi Adlerstein's Thursday night Maharal shiur at 8:30 Israel time by clicking here. Make sure to check out Rabbi Lerner's podcast Judaism From Within.

    36 min

  3. 28 ENE

    Why Are We Doing This? Mission, Meaning, and the Purpose of Jewish Life

    In a world overflowing with mitzvos but often short on meaning, what does it mean to have a Jewish mission? Rabbis Adlerstein and Lerner explore whether modern religious life has lost the language of purpose, and why clarity about why we serve Hashem may be just as important as knowing what to do. A thoughtful conversation about meaning, agency, and responsibility in contemporary Jewish life. Make sure to check out Rabbi Simi Lerner's podcast Judaism From Within.

    40 min

  4. 13 ENE

    In Praise of the Naive Anglo: Why Anglo sensibilities ought to be marks of distinction, rather than conversation stoppers

    For decades, we've been told that we just don't get how Israeli realities dictate how Torah politics need to be conducted. What happens, however, when those sensibilities are part of the Torah mission statement, as you've been taught it? Are such mission statements quintessentially valuable, or useless baggage in Avodas Hashem? Make sure to check out Rabbi Simi Lerner's podcast Judaism From Within.

    36 min

  5. 29/12/2025

    The Appeal for Anglo-Charedi Loyalty: The Ramat Beit Shemesh Event

    "Theirs not to reason why/ Theirs but to do and die" worked for the Light Brigade, but can it work for all of us?  Can Anglos who were taught to value critical thought, and to think for themselves, leave their questions at the entrance door to charedi participation? If not, what do they do?

    36 min

  6. 08/12/2025

    FRUM CULTURE: The advantages and pitfalls of having our own

    Cultural independence can be a good thing, except when the topic gets dicey. Exploring what was dead wrong about Satmar's explanation of why they endorsed Mamdani  - and why Mishpacha giving them cover is completely incomprehensible.

    37 min

  7. 03/12/2025 · CONTENIDO EXTRA

    Rabbi Aubrey Hersh Responds (BONUS EPISODE)

    Having been critiqued by us as a milquetoast,  Rabbi Hersh responds, and dishes it out to us. Genteely, of course. Like a Brit. Also - an intro to our next series, on the place and impact of home-grown frum culture.

    15 min

  8. 18/11/2025

    Stop Kvetching!: Do Jews yell "fire" too often, when confronting antisemitism?

    Perhaps Jews just ought to let go of the irritations of slurs, graffiti, etc. That's just part of living in galus. Or  maybe mah yafis will just make things worse? Listen as the distance between proper English gentlemen and brash Americans opens wider than ever.

    35 min
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A look at events, trends and people important to Anglo-Charedim, through the eyes of two rabbis with moxie. One is a newbie to Israel - Rabbi Yitzchok Adlerstein - the other a veteran - Rabbi Simi Lerner. And if that's not enough for them to disagree, they'll interview interesting folks, who may or may not be rabbis or rebbetzins.

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  • Creador
    Rabbi Yitzchok Adlerstein
  • Años de actividad
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodios
    39
  • Clasificación
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