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Jewish Ideas to Change the World

Valley Beit Midrash

Jewish Ideas to Change the World delivers thought-provoking content by leading Jewish thinkers with diverse perspectives and backgrounds. It is produced by Valley Beit Midrash. Valley Beit Midrash (VBM) is dedicated to social justice as driven by Torah ethics. VBM"s mission is to improve lives through Jewish learning, direct action, and leadership development. Listen to VBM"s other podcasts: • Social Justice in the Parsha (weekly divrei Torah by Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz) • Pearls of Jewish Wisdom

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58:49

The 2024 Election: Reflections on the Jewish Vote

Jewish Ideas to Change the World ·

2024/11/05

A virtual event presentation by Dr. Steven WindmuellerThe event was co-sponsored by Temple Emanuel About The Event: This session will examine the history of Jewish political engagement, explore the types of Jewish political actors, and analyze why American politics has such significant meaning and impact on the Jewish community. As we approach one of this nation’s most critical elections, what should we know about this election and its specific importance to Jewish Americans?About The

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59:38

Serach bat Asher: The Most Underrated Woman in the...

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2024/11/04

A virtual event presentation by Rabbanit Bracha JaffeThe event was co-sponsored by BMH-BJAbout the Event: A Journey from Peshat to DerashFollow the story of Serach, the daughter of Asher. There is a mountain of Midrashim written about her, yet only six words are written in the Torah! We will follow the breadcrumbs and piece together the story of her life as imagined by our sages while finding a textual basis for each piece.About the Speaker: Rabbanit Bracha Jaffe serves as the Associate

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63:03

Mt. Sinai: What Happened to Whom, and When?

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2024/10/18

A virtual event presentation by Dr. Jonnie Schnytzer The event was co-sponsored by Congregation Or Tzion. About The Event: We all know that way back when the Torah was given to the Israelites at Mt. Sinai. But was it only given to the Israelites? Was it an event that already happened, or is it an event constantly in the making? Learning from texts spanning across geographies and historical periods, we come to rediscover Mt. Sinai. About The Speaker: Jonnie Schnytzer is probably the only PhD

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47:49

One Year After: Reflections on the Impact of October 7th

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2024/10/16

A virtual event presentation by Dr. Steven Windmueller The Event was co-sponsored by BMH-BJ. About The Event: The Gaza Conflict has no doubt changed the landscape of the Middle East, redefined Israeli society and culture, and impacted American Jewry. In this presentation, we will be examining these key transformative factors, evaluating the long-term implications of this moment on Zionism, Jewish history, and the Jewish people. About The Speaker Dr. Steven Windmueller is an Emeritus

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69:20

Zeichick Family Lecture: Kol Kolot – Every Voice,...

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2024/10/01

A hybrid event (in-person and virtual) by Rabbi Jonah PesnerThe event was co-hosted by Temple Chai and the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Phoenix About The Event: Kol Kolot – Every Voice, Every Vote – Why the American Jewish Community and our society more broadly needs to work for an Inclusive Democracy, in which all voices are heard and every vote is counted – and what you can do to make it happen.About The Speaker: Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner serves as the Director of the

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15:31

Antisemitism and Racism: An Interview with Rabbi...

Jewish Ideas to Change the World ·

2024/10/01

Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz interviews Rabbi Jonah Pesner, Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism.Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner serves as the Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism and the Senior Vice President of the Union for Reform Judaism. Named one of the most influential rabbis in America by Newsweek magazine, he is dedicated to building bridges to collectively confront anti-Semitism, racism, Islamophobia, and other forms of hate and bigotry.Rabbi

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23:23

The Bridge Between Science and Faith: A Conversation...

Jewish Ideas to Change the World ·

2024/09/30

Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz has a conversation with Rabbis Elie Feder and Aaron Zimmer, hosts of the "Physics to God" podcast. Elie Feder earned a PhD in mathematics from the CUNY Graduate Center and received Rabbinic ordination from his rebbe, Rabbi Yisrael Chait. Since 2004, Elie has been a mathematics professor at Kingsborough Community College and a maggid shiur at Yeshiva Bnei Torah. He has published many papers and delivered numerous talks on graph theory, his mathematical research

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50:53

What is Jewish Spirituality, and Why is it Vital for...

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2024/09/23

A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Josh Feigelson, PhDThe event was co-sponsored by Temple Emanuel and BMH-BJAbout The Event: Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, Jewish spiritual practices like Jewish meditation, Jewish yoga, and contemplative Torah study were becoming increasingly mainstream. The pandemic only accelerated these trends, as record numbers of people sought meaningful Jewish spiritual practices to engage alongside others while remaining at home. What has driven this boom

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56:56

Has Religious Zionism Lost its Way? Reclaiming...

Jewish Ideas to Change the World ·

2024/09/16

A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Avidan FreedmanAbout The Event: The ideology espoused by the elected representatives of the party called “Religious Zionism” is, understandably, seen to represent Religious Zionist philosophy and the philosophy of the Religious Zionist community. But this is far from accurate, both from an ideological perspective and a historical sociological perspective. In this class, we will encounter texts from various Religious Zionist thinkers that are at odds

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56:59

Working with Shattered Vessels: Ecology and...

Jewish Ideas to Change the World ·

2024/09/11

A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Dr. Ariel Evan MayseThe event was co-hosted by Temple SolelAbout The Event: Explore the full range of Jewish literature connected to environmental consciousness and action, from Tanakh, Talmud, and halakhah to mysticism, poetry, and philosophy. We aim to grapple with some of the pressing ecological, social, and theological issues facing us today. Please join us in diving deeply into Jewish sources while putting them in conversation with contemporary

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61:54

Was the Apostle Paul a Jewish Thinker?

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2024/09/04

A virtual event presentation by Dr. Elias SacksThe event was co-sponsored by BMH-BJAbout The Event: For centuries, it has been common for Jews to tell the following story about ancient Jewish and Christian history: while Jesus was a Jew who never intended to break from Judaism, one of his followers, the apostle Paul, was born Jewish but had a conversion experience, abandoned Judaism, and created a new religion known as Christianity. However, in recent decades, a wide range of Jewish

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26:50

"It Takes Two to Torah": A Book Interview with Rabbi...

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2024/08/26

Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz interviews Rabbi Dov Linzer & his Co-Author Abigail Pogrebin about their new book together "It Takes Two to Torah" published by Fig Tree Books. Their book discusses 52 weekly readings of the Torah in this adaptation of their Parsha in Progress podcast. Rabbi Linzer studied for many years at Yeshivat Har Etzion, was a member of Yeshiva University’s Gruss Kollel Elyon, and received his ordination from the Israeli Rabbinate. He is a recipient of the Javits

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49:06

Why We Gather: Exploring the Transformative Power of...

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2024/08/23

A virtual event presentation by Rabba Shani GrossThe event was co-sponsored by Temple Emanuel About the Event: In this class, we will explore what, if anything, Jewish tradition has to say about why we gather. What is the unique potential that can take place in Jewish communal gatherings, and what might be the dangers or pitfalls? Together we will explore the relationship and tensions that surround Jewish expression as individuals and in community with others.*Source Sheet:

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52:37

A Discussion on Judicial Integrity

Jewish Ideas to Change the World ·

2024/08/22

Community member and attorney Judy Schaffert talks about judicial integrity, its appearance on this year's ballot, what’s at stake, and what it entails.Judy Schaffert, a longtime member of Temple Solel in Paradise Valley, studied as a member of the Wexner Foundation Heritage Program, mentors with the Women’s Leadership Institute, and has taught at Arizona Limmud and the Arizona Bar Foundation. A retired career civil servant, she served most recently as chief staff attorney of the Arizona

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53:39

Jewish Languages Today: Endangered, Surviving, and...

Jewish Ideas to Change the World ·

2024/08/20

A virtual event presentation by Dr. Sarah Bunin BenorThe event was co-sponsored by Congregation Or TzionAbout the Event: Over the past two centuries, migrations and other historical events have led to major changes in the linguistic profile of Jewish communities around the world. Yiddish is thriving in Hasidic communities, even as its use is diminishing elsewhere. Several longstanding Jewish language varieties have become endangered, as they are spoken primarily by older people, including

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60:38

The Triumph of Life: A Narrative Theology of Judaism

Jewish Ideas to Change the World ·

2024/08/19

A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Dr. Yitz GreenbergThe event was co-sponsored by Arizona State University Jewish Studies About the Event: Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz, President & Dean of Valley Beit Midrash, will interview Rabbi Dr. Yitz Greenberg about his latest book, The Triumph of Life: A Narrative Theology of Judaism.The Triumph of Life is Rabbi Greenberg’s magnum opus—a narrative of the relationship between God and humanity as expressed in the Jewish journey through

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55:29

Unleash Your Potential

Jewish Ideas to Change the World ·

2024/08/13

A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Yisroel JuskowiczThe event was co-hosted By Beth El PhoenixAbout the Event: In this class, we will focus on exploring each person’s unique potential, and learn some inspiring Torah ideas about potential.About the Speaker: Rabbi Yisroel Juskowitz is a noted artist, musician, author, and speaker. He has performed for Jews across the country from all walks of life and ages and is best known for his warm engaging style, and inspirational messages. He has

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60:18

Are We REALLY in Mourning for the Temple? And if Not...

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2024/08/06

A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Micah StreifferThe event was co-hosted by Temple Chai About the Event: The solemn fast of Tisha B’Av (the Ninth of Av) commemorates the destruction of the ancient Temple. In this session, we will explore its meaning for modern Jews. What are the lessons to be learned from this ancient Jewish tragedy? How does it relate to our Jewish lives today – especially if we don’t mourn the loss of Temple-based Judaism? What does Tisha B’Av mean in 2024?About the

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61:47

The Biblical Roots of Anti-Semitism

Jewish Ideas to Change the World ·

2024/07/29

A hybrid event (in-person and virtual) by Rabbi Marc GitlerThe event was co-sponsored by Temple Emanuel About the Event: Each year at the Pesach Seder we state that in every generation our people have experienced hatred. But when did it all start? We will investigate the earliest story of Anti-Semitism in the Torah, and hopefully learn some vital lessons.*Source Sheet:

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50:34

Yalta and the Place of Anger in Leadership

Jewish Ideas to Change the World ·

2024/07/24

A virtual event presentation by Rabba Sara HurwitzThe event was co-sponsored by Congregation Or TzionAbout the Event: Is anger ever a useful tool to bring about change? Or is anger destructive and unbecoming for leaders? Does gender bias inherently affect the way we experience angry male or female leaders? Finally, can Yalta, one of the few named women in the Talmud, teach us anything about the place of anger and social change?*Source Sheet:

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