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Jewish Matters

Jonathan Feldman

Explore all areas of Jewish life and Jewish learning with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman and special guests. We will talk about the Jewish experiences, Israel, Zionism, Jewish spirituality, Torah study and more...

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Genesis Unveiled # 7 A Deeper Look -What’s In A Name:...

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2020/11/26

What’s In A Name: A Deeper Look at Hebrew Names, A Deeper Look at Parshat Vayetze with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman on Jewish Matters Podcast Hebrew names are more than just a title. According to the mystical tradition the qualities embedded in the name, through its meaning or the person we are named after are an expression of our true inner nature. We will explore this dynamic, talk about the meaning Hebrew names, their significance, and how they are given and used.

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30:09

Genesis Unveiled # 7 Love, Family Business and...

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2020/11/26

Love, Family Business and Subterfuge: Jacob Builds a Life. Overview and Insights on the Parshat Vayeitzei with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman on Jewish Matters Podcast Yakov sets out on his own to find a wife, and falls in love with Rachel only to have his father-in-law Lavan switch her for Leah her older sister. He still marries Rachel as well and proceeds to have 13 children with four women. We follow his constant struggle with Lavan who he works for, but Yaakov eventually outsmarts even the tricky

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Sons of Abraham # 1 An Inside Look at Israel's...

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2020/11/24

Sons of Abraham # 1 An Inside Look at Israel's Bedouin Community with Dr. Yasmin Abu Fraiha. A special program of The Sunset Series. The Bedouin are a subgroup within the Arab minority in the State of Israel, with cultural, historical, social and political uniqueness. Some serve in the IDF and are know to be skilled trackers. Before the State of Israel most of them lead a semi-nomadic life, mostly in the Negev desert, with some of the Galilee. In more recent times the State of Israel has settled

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17:46

Genesis Unveiled # 6 A Deeper Look -Jacob Takes the...

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2020/11/19

Genesis Unveiled # 6 Part II Jacob Takes the Blessing: Can You Lie to a Swindler? In-Depth Insights on the Parshat Todot on Jewish Matters Podcast with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman Toldot Part II, the parsha in-depth. The 9th commandment tells us not to lie, so how could Jacob impersonate his brother to take the blessing? Does the Torah ever allow us to lie? Can you use illegal or dishonest means to take back what is yours from a cheat or a swindler? Should we also try to fight against someone who

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Genesis Unveiled # 6 Jacob Gets The Blessing: When Do...

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2020/11/18

Genesis Unveiled # 6 Jacob Gets The Blessing: When Do the Ends Justify The Means? Overview and Insights on the Parshat Todot in 20 minutes with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman on Jewish Matters Podcast From the moment Yaakov is holding onto Esav’s heel he struggles to supplant his older brother, sometimes using questionable means by setting him up and impersonating him to get the blessing from their father. Were his actions justified, and how could his mother push him to do it? Why did Yitzhak favor

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20:27

Sarah's Burial in Hebron & Marrying off Isaac ,...

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2020/11/11

Genesis Unveiled # 5 From Avraham & Sarah to Yitzhak and Rivka , Overview and Insights on the Parshat Chaye Sarah in 20 minutes with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman The parsha chronicles the end of the generation of Avraham and Sarah with their passing, and the marriage of Yitzhak to Rivka which will be begin the next chapter in the lives of the patriarchs and matriarchs. The death of Sarah introduces the importance of Hebron in Jewish history, and the marriage of Yitzhak give us insights into the Torah’s

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15:23

Abraham’s Tent: How To Do Hospitality Right, Genesis...

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2020/11/05

Genesis Unveiled # 4 on Parshat Vayera in 20 Minutes: Abraham’s Tent with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman on Jewish Matters Podcast The parsha begins with Abraham and Sarah’s legendary hospitality, which is compared and contrasted with Lot, her brother. The differences in how he extends his hospitality and in the birth of his children are striking, for these ethical acts become warped in Lot’s family. The parsha ends with one of the most enigmatic and yet heroic stories in the Torah, the binding of

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20:09

Avraham The Spiritual Seeker # 3 Genesis...

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2020/10/29

Avraham The Spiritual Seeker # 3 Genesis Unveiled in Jewish Matters Podcast with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman Abraham’s life begins with a journey, a story of breaking free from the beliefs of his society and leaving his land. What was Avraham and Sarah’s greatness, and what are we supposed to learn from it? What was special about Avraham and Sarah that they merited to be the founders of the Jewish people?

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16:51

Noah: A Complex Personality # 2 Genesis Unveiled...

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2020/10/22

Noah: A Complex Personality with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman on Jewish Matters Podcast The story of Noah is a tragic one, for the world and for Noah. What were Noah’s qualities that he deserved to be saved, and what were his shortfalls? We will explore the next stage in the unfolding of the history of humanity according to the Torah.

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19:42

Creation and the Fall of Man #1 Genesis Unveiled,...

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2020/10/14

Creation and the Fall of Man #1 Genesis Unveiled with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman on Jewish Matters Podcast Genesis is an enigmatic book, it is a book of stories, yet it is also philosophy, ethics, history and science. Join us as we explore the Torah’s outlook on the story of the garden of Eden, the order in the natural world, human nature, free will and more…

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21:11

How Did Shmini Atzeret (8th day Holiday) Become...

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2020/10/08

How Did Shmini Atzeret (8th day Holiday) Become Simhat Torah? with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman on Jewish Matters Podcast Simhat Torah is one of the most joyful days of the Jewish calendar, yet is is a relatively recent holiday. Some say that Shmini Atzeret, the 8th day of the Sukkot festivities, is the most special day of the year. How can that be if there is not specific mitzvah associated with it, and why did it get merged with Simhat Torah?

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Sukkot: Finding Spirituality and Joy in Nature # 5...

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2020/09/30

Sukkot: Finding Spirituality and Joy in Nature with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman on Jewish Matters Podcast. Sukkot is a fun holiday, yet the deeper meaning seems to be tied to our appreciation of nature: being outdoors in the sukkah and the four species. We will explore how this is meant to bring us joy, and a greater appreciation for wonders of the natural world.

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32:00

Harnessing Yom Kippur for Personal Change and Growth...

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2020/09/24

Harnessing Yom Kippur for Personal Change and Growth on Jewish Matters Podcast with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman Kippur is not so fun, so why is it one of the most attended Jewish holidays? Because we sense its power and its potential to be a meaningful day. We will look at how to use Yom Kippur as a vehicle for change and personal growth. We will also discuss how to navigate YK this year with no/limited synagogue opportunities.

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Drawing Inspiration from the Rosh Hashanah Serivce #3...

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2020/09/16

Drawing Inspiration from the Rosh Hashanah Serivce #3 Holidays Series on Jewish Matters Podcast with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman High Holiday Services can be very overwhelming, and for good reason. The service is not short, the language of the prayerbook is not simple and it is an intimidating day. The good news is that we can make Rosh Hashanah an inspiring and uplifting day by looking at the meaning of the prayers and how they can speak to us in our lives.

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01:02:55

How To Succeed For the Coming Year# 10 Sunset Series...

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2020/09/15

How To Succeed For the Coming Year with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman. This year has been full of challenges, how do we transform next year into a year of success? Learn how to use Rosh Hashanah as a tool for happiness and blessings in the coming year. We will use Jewish Wisdom to look at the High Holiday service as guidebook to personal fulfillment.

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The Power of the Shofar # 2 High Holidays Series

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2020/09/10

The Power of the Shofar # 2 The High Holidays Series on Jewish Matters Podcast with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman Blowing the Shofar is an unusual way to celebrate the New Year, how do we make it into a transformative experience. We will explore the different meanings behind the shofar and the sounds we blow, and how we can make hearing the shofar into a deeply meaningful moment.

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Ze'ev Jabotinsky "Jewish Pride and Strength" #13...

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2020/09/03

Ze’ev Jabotinsky “Jewish Pride and Strength” # 13 Great Jews with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman on Jewish Matters Podcast Jews had been the victims of anti-semitism for millennia, Ze’ev Jabotinsky would teach our people to defend ourselves and fight for our lives and for a Jewish State. He created the Revisionist Zionist movement to inspire Jews to take our fate into our own hands, and through the Beitar youth group and the Irgun fighters he tirelessly worked towards Jewish independence.

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The Sunset Series # 9 Israeli-Palestinian Dialogue...

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2020/09/02

Sunset Series #9 New Generation New Conversation: An Israeli-Palestinian Dialogue for Moving Forward with Sulaiman Khatib & Rabbi Yehuda HaKohen on Jewish Matters Podcast Hear West Bank Jew and Palestinian discuss the failures of the peace process, the rival narratives contextualizing our conflict and fresh ideas for achieving a real peace that can satisfy both peoples.

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26:35

Elul: Preparing for the High Holidays # 3 Holiday Series

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2020/08/31

Elul: Preparing for the High Holidays on Jewish Matters Podcast with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman The Month before Rosh Hashanah is a the most special month of the Jewish year. It is the time when we prepare ourselves through introspection, personal growth and self-improvement. Will discuss the themes of the holidays and practical steps to personal self-transformation.

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Theodor Herzl "The Father of Modern Zionism" # 12...

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2020/08/27

Theodor Herzl "The Father of Modern Zionism" on Jewish Matters Podcast with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman Herzl dedicated his life to his vision of a Jewish State, founding the World Zionist Congress and lobby word governments for the right of Jews to their own homeland. Tragically he died at a young age driving tirelessly towards his goal.

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