Tuesday 15 Tishrei

Tuesday 15 Tishrei

Tuesday 15 Tishrei

We've curated a special highlight version of the podcast for those in a hurry. You can listen to the full episode here. You can help us grow by rating the podcast! Ahmad Al-Jallad discusses his recent research deciphering the Dhofari script, which is shedding new light on the linguistic and cultural map of pre-Islamic Arabia. You can download a copy of his research on his Academia page here and listen to his previous episode on the show about Safaitic here. Send us a text

How does someone go from prophet to heretic in a single moment? Rav Chaim Shmuelevitz connects Kayin’s shocking fall with the Golden Calf incident to reveal a crucial truth: crisis makes us spiritually vulnerable in ways we never imagined. But awareness is protection. This episode provides practical strategies for maintaining your spiritual core when your world is shaking. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit

Do men and women have different religious obligations? And what about the Land of Israel and regions outside it? For the source sheet, look here: https://tinyurl.com/MishnatKiddushin For other resources go to https://www.thedailymishnah.com

This is my SERMON from this past Shabbat, Hol HoMoed Sukkot 5786. ~20 hostages are supposed to return in the early hours Monday morning. The remains of up to 28 others as well. Could growth and healing await beyond Tuesday’s 2nd yahrzeit of nearly 1200 souls? Get full access to The Urban Rabbi at www.theurbanrabbi.org/subscribe

The effectiveness of an action depends on its physical specifications being correct and on the intent with which it is executed. It also depends on the authority of the person doing it. An action committed by one who lacks the authority to do so, is ineffective.

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On today’s pages, Zevachim 19 and 20, we glimpse a rare moment of honor from a Persian king. To reflect on what such moments mean, we welcome Yael Leibowitz, author of Ezra-Nehemiah: Retrograde Revolution. Can ancient lessons about dignity, partnership, and resilience guide us in thinking about international relationships today? Listen and find out.

What does it mean to embrace aging with grace and gratitude? Adrienne explores the beauty of impermanence, the wisdom of our tradition, and the gift of choosing our own way as Jewish women. From Botox to Viktor Frankl, from Titanic metaphors to Torah, this episode invites you to find joy, meaning, and spiritual alignment in the temporary structures of our lives.

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