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Sermons, talks, classes, and more from IKAR Rabbis and the IKAR community.

  1. 16H AGO

    When We Want to Look Away - Rabbi Sharon Brous

    Vayera 5786 The Rabbis warn of a society defined by its cruelty toward the most vulnerable. We must not become Sodom.

    18 min

  2. 2D AGO

    Two Kidappings - The Best Book Ever with Rabbi David Kasher

    This is a recording from 11.5.2025 of the Weekly Parashah with Rabbi David Kasher, a class co-sponsored by Hadar and IKAR.

    1h 3m

  3. NOV 2

    Dr. Yasmeen Abu Fraiha in conversation with Rabbi Sharon Brous

    The audio recording of this conversation was compromised and you may need to adjust volume settings for certain portions of the recording. We are deeply sorry for the inconvenience. Dr. Yasmeen Abu Fraiha is a medical doctor with a specialty in internal medicine, currently completing a clinical fellowship in critical care at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, combined with a research fellowship at the Middle East Initiative at Harvard Kennedy School. Her research focuses on healthcare policy and politics that create inequality in health services and outcomes for underserved communities.  She formerly served as the Health Policy Director at the Task Force for Health Promotion and Equity in the Arab Society at the Israeli Ministry of Health, leading major efforts and interventions to deal with health disparities between Jews and Arabs in Israel.   She co-founded two NGOs that promote socio-economic development of the Bedouin community in Israel, while focusing on health, education, women’s employment, housing and community empowerment. She has won several awards, including the 2007 Ramon Award for quality, leadership, and excellence and was chosen to be part of Forbes’ “30 Under 30” list. In 2023, she was named one of Israel’s 50 most influential women by Globes Magazine.  Yasmeen holds a BSc and MD from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and an MPA from Harvard Kennedy School.

    59 min

  4. NOV 2

    Everything is Breaking. Is Healing Even Possible?  - Rabbi Sharon Brous

    The case for the medium tent. Source sheet: https://ikar.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Everythings-Breaking.-Can-We-Be-Fixed_.pdf

    24 min

  5. OCT 31

    The Rise of Kings - The Best Book Ever with Rabbi David Kasher

    This is a recording from 10.29.2025 of the Weekly Parashah with Rabbi David Kasher, a class co-sponsored by Hadar and IKAR.

    1h 1m

  6. OCT 26

    The Journey Before The Journey - Rabbi Morris Panitz

    Hidden in the dry details of genealogy and geography is the actual beginning of Avraham’s story– a beginning that fundamentally changes how we understand the call he receives, the family he leaves, and the journey he undertakes.

    20 min

  7. OCT 21

    It Isn't Easy Being Good (Right Now) - Rabbi Dvora Weisberg

    From September 27, 2025. At a time when so many horrible things are happening, some might wonder, "Why bother to be a decent person?" At such a time, we need to focus on the words of Hillel, "In a place where people are being inhumane, seek to be a mensch."

    16 min

  8. OCT 19

    Welcoming the divine reflection; Opening our hearts and our doors to people of all abilities backgrounds And talents - Matan Koch

    As a part of disability Shabbat, IKAR member Matan Koch explores the ideas of openness, welcoming and access in the context of embracing each person's unique reflection of the divine. He takes us on a journey from Talmudic thought to present-day actions, exhorting us to be the kind of community where all of the reflections of the divine are known, and seen.

    18 min
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Sermons, talks, classes, and more from IKAR Rabbis and the IKAR community.

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  • Creator
    IKAR
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2025
  • Episodes
    445
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    IKAR Podcasts

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