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Judaism From Within

Rabbi Simi Lerner

A tribute to the legacy of Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch Why This Title? It was his motto ’sich selbst begreifendes Ju dentum ’, Judaism understood from within, a term that encapsulates Rav Hirsch’s approach of diving into the essence of Judaism, viewing it through its inherent structures rather than through external lenses. Under the ”Topical Resources” , you’ll find additional Topics

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12:18

Horeb – Mitzvah #78 - Rabbinic Authority - Structure...

Judaism From Within ·

2025/07/09

Rav Hirsch, Horeb, Mitzvah 78 – Rabbinic AuthorityAs we explore in this episode, Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch understood ancient legal authority not as personal influence, but as the outgrowth of a divinely mandated structure a system rooted in Sinai that gives form to our mission in life. Drawing on his analysis, we reflect on the nature of our own rabbinic influences. I examine its relevance to the idea of a personal rabbi not merely someone wise or kind, but someone embedded in a structure,

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13:01

Horeb – Mitzvah #77 - Intermarriage - Why Judaism...

Judaism From Within ·

2025/06/19

Horeb – Mitzvah #77 - Intermarriage - Why Judaism Isn’t Racist, and What Makes a Marriage SacredIn this episode, we tackle a common misconception: that Judaism's opposition to intermarriage is rooted in ethnic exclusivity. Drawing from the insights of Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch’s Horeb, we explore how Judaism views identity through ethical and moral responsibility. We contrast the universalism of the Church with salvation through the institution, with Judaism's ethical universalism, which upholds

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12:26

Horeb – Mitzvah #76: Your Moral Environment - Snared...

Judaism From Within ·

2025/06/09

Horeb – Mitzvah #76: Your Moral Environment - Snared by Influence (and what is חֵרֶם)

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11:55

Mitzvah #75 – תלמוד תורה - Learning as Calling (Rav...

Judaism From Within ·

2025/05/16

Mitzvah #75 – תלמוד תורהLearning as Calling in Rav Hirsch's Horeb Exploring Rav Hirsch’s vision of study as transformation and mission.

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12:07

Mitzvah #74 – מפני שיבה תקום Age, Wisdom & Virtue: AI...

Judaism From Within ·

2025/04/26

Mitzvah #74 – מפני שיבה תקוםAge, Wisdom & Virtue: AI and the Illusion of Insight How do we honor the ripened wisdom of age in an age of instant answers? This episode explores the mitzvah of “מפני שיבה תקום” through the lens of Rav Hirsch and the digital age—contrasting earned maturity with artificial knowledge. As AI offers the illusion of depth without the work of becoming, we reflect on what it means to truly grow into virtue, not just simulate it.

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09:42

Mitzvah #73 - כבוד אב ואם - Honor Thy Father and...

Judaism From Within ·

2025/03/18

Mitzvah #73 - כבוד אב ואם - Honor Thy Father and Mother: A Bridge to TranscendenceIn Gratitude to My Own Parents, Who Showed Me the Path Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch on the rational of Jewish law

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11:13

Mitzvah #72 - Mitzvah as Love: The Jewish Religious...

Judaism From Within ·

2025/03/03

Rav Samson Raphael HirschMitzvah as Love: The Jewish Religious Consciousness in Action Mitzvah is more than obligation—it is love made real. In this episode, we explore how Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch sees mitzvah as the embodied expression of divine love, shaping not just our actions but our very consciousness. What does it mean to approach God through mitzvot? And how does this uniquely Jewish religious consciousness redefine love itself?

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11:26

Mitzvah #71 - Following The Many - The Heuristics of...

Judaism From Within ·

2025/02/20

Mitzvah #71 - Following The Many - The Heuristics of Experience, Law and Faith

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14:17

Parshah Mishpatim - Why Start With Slavery? (His...

Judaism From Within ·

2025/02/17

in this weeks discussion, we offer a powerful tool in ones approach the torah and a general Jewish world view by shifting your approach of the Oral Law (his Copernican revolution. At the same time, we bring out a profound moral principle from the first law in this weeks parasha

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09:33

Parshah Yisro - Yisro - A Unified Path Of the 10...

Judaism From Within ·

2025/02/13

In this week's discussion, we take the decalogue the 10 commandments something that's often looked at as separate ideas, But we show with the lens of repairs how it represents, symbolises a unified inseparable whole. Rav Hirsch On The Weekly Parasha

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12:58

Beshalach - How does Trust Makes Sense? "Archives"

Judaism From Within ·

2025/02/06

this week disentangle the concept of trust in God, what do we mean? we also show how the two aspects of the symbol of Shabbos play out this priciple.

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09:51

Mitzvah #70 - Speech, Oaths & Vowels - The...

Judaism From Within ·

2025/02/06

Rav Hirsch’s insight into vowels reveals a profound truth about the power of speech—the very tool that can create, uplift,can destroy. In this episode, we explore how language embodies both the highest potential for good and the gravest danger for harm. Why is speech the ultimate Chuk? And what does this teach us about our responsibility in wielding words?

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13:33

Bo - Unexpected depth of the Oral law "Archives"

Judaism From Within ·

2025/01/30

this week's parsha Bo, in this week's discussion we take a look at the oral law, something that is often considered a little bit arbitrary and we show how these minor details not only validate the meaning of Biblical symbolism and its meaning but enrich it. our topic the MoonRav Hirsch On The Weekly Parasha

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10:49

Rav Hirsch On Parasha Vyarah - A Biblical Champion &...

Judaism From Within ·

2025/01/22

Why is it so vital the Torah calls to our attention Moses and he very humanness? and how does this give us beautiful parallel to the Prayer Book (Siddur)Rav Hirsch On The Weekly Parasha

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15:13

Mitzvah #69 - צניעות Modesty: The Master & Its Emissary

Judaism From Within ·

2025/01/14

In this episode, we explore Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch's profound insights on modesty, framed through the metaphor of the soul as the master and the body as the emissary. Drawing inspiration from Iain McGilchrist's concept, we delve into how Rav Hirsch envisions the harmonious relationship between soul and body, each knowing its role in living out a life of Mission.

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14:08

Mitzvah #68 - מאכלים אסורים Part 3 - Eating with Intent

Judaism From Within ·

2024/12/26

Mitzvah #68 - מאכלים אסורים Part 3 - Eating with IntentThe Symbolic Depth of Kashrut Why does the Torah allow us to eat some animals but not others? Based on Rav Hirsch’s teachings, this episode looks at how Kashrut shapes our mindset, encouraging mindfulness and spiritual awareness. We’ll also explore the risks of living a life driven by materialism or determinism and how Kashrut helps us live with greater intention and purpose.

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13:34

Vayeshev - jealousy leads to anger, anger leads to...

Judaism From Within ·

2024/12/19

In this weeks Parasha we get a dark side of a family but even there we can see the rooted positive message to us to day Rav Hirsch On The Weekly Parasha

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12:00

Vayishlach - The nerve of history "From Archives"

Judaism From Within ·

2024/12/12

This week's discussion we attempt to delve into one of the most unusual symbols in the Torah at the same time we get a unique opportunity to parallel a symbol embedded in both narrative and law in the bibleRav Hirsch On The Weekly Parasha

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10:38

Vayeitzei - 3 Callings of the ladder "From the...

Judaism From Within ·

2024/12/05

Parasha Vayeitzei - 3 empowering callings of the ladderThe Torah/Bible this week gives us 3 powerful truths from the dream of the ladder Rav Hirsch On The Weekly Parasha

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11:13

Chayei Sarah - Why no after Life? "From the Archives"

Judaism From Within ·

2024/11/21

Torah portion Chayei Sarah - Why no after Life?Throughout the bible, we see no mention of the next world, why? for the Jews one of the most central books, and no mention of the afterlife, why? Rav Hirsch On The Weekly Parasha

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