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Jerusalem Lights Blood, Sweat and TearsIn this week's Jerusalem Lights podcast, Rabbi Chaim Richman shares his experiences of prayer on the Temple Mount, and the odyssey of a prayer journey to the graves of the tzaddikim (the righteous) in Ukraine. What is the concept of prayer at these places? What is the 'pitchfork' of prayer, and why did Moshe's 515 prayers to enter the Land of Israel go unanswered? Jim Long and Rabbi Richman discuss some powerful secrets of prayer, and reflect upon the Temple Mount revolution as the continuation of the blood, sweat and tears of Jewish history... and the unceasing voice of Mount...

2025-08-141h 10

The Education News Comedy Quiz -- Some of the Above Take the Quiz with Guest Contestants Jose Luis Navarro and Dr. Holly BlairThis month we’re all being sent to the principal’s office! Play alongside educator-leaders Dr. Holly Blair and Jose Luis Navarro as we ask questions about the latest and not-so-greatest education news. Laugh some, learn some, and grab a few nuggets of wisdom you can pass off as your own in our world-famous quiz games like Surfing the Education Headlines, and Education Data Points of the Month. Plus, test how many famous school principals you know from TV and movies in a special bonus game. Quiz topics range from “Everyone is welcome here” banners, education...

2025-08-0155 min

The Education News Comedy Quiz -- Some of the Above Who puts the FUN into School Funding and Policy? (We Do!)Need an extra serving of laughter to help the latest education news go down a bit easier? In this month's quiz, play alongside special guest contestants Jannelle Kubinec and Kevin Gordon. Both are school finance and policy advocates who’ve played a vital role fighting for more education funding in California and nationally -- and both offer terrific insights into the issues facing public schools.Laugh some, learn some and grab a few nuggets of wisdom you can pass off as your own in our quiz games like Surfing the Headlines, Education Data Points of the Month, Cl...

2025-07-0145 min

Jerusalem Lights Korach and the Tomb of Living RegrWho was Korach, the Levitical antagonist who rose up and tried to lead a rebellion against Moshe…and against God Himself? What was his true agenda, and what can we learn from him, and his remarkable, 'out of this world' punishment of being swallowed up by the 'mouth of the earth?' Join Jim Long and Rabbi Chaim Richman in this week's episode of the Jerusalem Lights podcast as they discuss Korach, a man who was swallowed up by his own ego, becoming an eternal symbol of how self-deception becomes a fall, too late, into self-awareness....Due to technicalities re...

2025-06-241h 06

The Education News Comedy Quiz -- Some of the Above Two Teachers of the Year Walk Into a Quiz Podcast and...Play the education news quiz alongside special guest contestants Dr. Dorina Sackman-Ebuwa and Dr. Lindsey Jensen -- both State Teachers of the Year (just like Alex!) This month we celebrate graduation season with AI, inquire into recent federal education funding decisions, and contemplate whether the State of Oklahoma has more public schools or pot dispensaries.So...laugh some, learn some, and grab a nugget or two of knowledge you can pass off as your own to impress your colleagues."If you are an educator looking for laughs, a sense of 'I...

2025-05-2949 min

Jerusalem Lights The Philosophy of Evil and the Lesson of MashiachJim Long and Rabbi Chaim Richman reflect on the paradoxical character of the heathen prophet Bilaam, who despite being a great philosopher and ostensibly very 'religious,' was actually evil incarnate. For Bilaam, the greatest religious experience was anger and negativity. NOTE: This podcast is being published late and out of sequence due to Rabbi Richman's recent family circumstances. Rabbi Richman's daughter passed away just a few hours after this podcast was recorded and the family began their mourning period, and thus it was not aired on time. Next week with Hashem's help we expect to return to our...

2024-08-011h 03

Jerusalem Lights Escaping False BeliefsIranian Missiles, the Passover Experience, and Biblical Integrity This Jerusalem Lights pre-Passover roundup, Rabbi Richman shares his perspective on Iran's unprecedented missile attack against Israel, as both Jim Long and Rabbi Richman discuss Hashem's miraculous intervention on the backdrop of a complex and unsavory political reality. Our hosts reflect on the Festival of Passover's theme of escaping false beliefs, and the purity of Hashem's Biblical commandment of the Passover offering. Jerusalem Lights wishes everyone a Chag Kasher V'Sameach, a joyous Festival of Passover! May we truly merit to leave the exile behind us and prepare to receive...

2024-04-1757 min

Jerusalem Lights Unknown Chapter of the Exodus Story?Jim Long and Rabbi Chaim Richman welcome the month of Nisan, first month of the Biblical year and the time of past and future Redemption. Archeologist Hillel Richman joins our podcast and shares some unique insights into a fascinating and little-known chapter of Israelite pre-Exodus history involving the descendants of Joseph and the Land of Israel. _________ Rabbi Chaim Richman Jerusalem Lights | Torah for Everyone Please support the work of Jerusalem Lights, Inc., a USA recognized 501 ( c ) 3 non-profit organization to enable these productions to continue and grow: PayPal: infojerusalemlights@gmail.com or: https://paypal.me/JerusalemLights?loc... In the USA: ...

2024-04-101h 03

Richman Guides Travel Talk Episode 0 - Welcome!Welcome to the Trailer of The Richman Guides Travel Talk. Join Jonathan Richman, your travel guru, as he takes you on a thrilling audio adventure around the globe. Get ready for insightful conversations, expert tips, and incredible stories that will inspire your wanderlust. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or dreaming of your next getaway, tune in to The Richman Guides Travel Talk for all the travel advice you need to make your journeys unforgettable! Youtube - ⁠https://youtu.be/l7SW8cWmEb0

2024-01-2805 min

Jerusalem Lights Long Nights and Bright LightsJim Long is back in Israel this week and unites in Jerusalem with Rabbi Chaim Richman for an edition of the Jerusalem Lights podcast that focuses on the holiday of Chanukah. Jim is not on vacation…he’s here to lend a hand as a volunteer, and to help the people of Israel as the IDF's Swords of Iron war with Hamas terrorists continues. Why is Chanukah so beloved to Jews all over the world? And why is this holiday so unique to the essence of the Land of Israel? Jim and Rabbi Richman reflect on Chanukah and its reso...

2023-12-061h 00

From the Frontlines From the Frontlines: Celebrating 100 Podcasts with an Interview of Host Scott Richman"From the Frontlines" is an ADL podcast. It is hosted by ADL New York/New Jersey Director Scott Richman and focuses on ADL's efforts to fight antisemitism and all forms of hate in the United States and around the world. In this battle, the “From the Frontlines” radio show, and podcast of the same content, has become an important tool for quickly and compellingly letting people know the latest in this fight. It is hard to believe, but this is the 100th podcast - an incredible milestone. Rather than focus on an ADL-related topic, this show is a reflection on thes...

2023-07-2311 min

Jerusalem Lights The Thirteen Principles of FaithIn this week’s rousing episode, hosts Jim Long and Rabbi Chaim Richman focus on the trailblazing work of Biblical archaeologist and Torah scholar Vendyl Jones, Jim’s mentor of blessed memory. Vendyl brought many non-Jews to a recognition of the G-d of Israel and a love for Torah, and Jim reports his experiences after attending an inspiring conference that was recently held in his memory. Rabbi Richman expounds upon Maimonides’ ‘Thirteen Principles of Faith,’ a universal credo that expresses the fundamental articles of faith cherished by Jew and Gentile alike. ___ Rabbi Chaim Richman Jerusalem Lights | Torah for Everyone Please sup...

2023-07-121h 06

Stop Making Yourself Miserable Ike Richman, Wilt Chamberlain, 1965, PhiladelphiaAs I mentioned in the previous episode, we’re going to look at four different excerpts from my memoir, “Wilt, Ike & Me,” and were going to examine some of the subtext in each. The following is the text from the portion of the first excerpt. By way of background, my father had recently moved basketball superstar Wilt Chamberlain into our home for the remainder of the 1965 NBA season. * * * We had fallen into a fairly regular daily routine and Wilt would generally be sleeping when I left for school in the morning. When I got home, he’d be either up in his room or out walking aro...

2023-05-3015 min

Jerusalem Lights See You At SinaiJerusalem Day, coinciding this week with Friday May 19, marks the 56th anniversary of the liberation and unification of Jerusalem in the miraculous Six Day War. This week’s Jerusalem Lights podcast looks at the trajectory between this emotionally-charged day of prophetic promise, and Shavuot, the upcoming Festival of Weeks. Jim Long and Rabbi Chaim Richman reflect on the dual nature of this powerful festival, the anniversary of the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai, and its relevance to Israel and to the entire world. Rabbi Richman also shares truth – and facts – about the recent Islamic Jihad attacks against Israel...

2023-05-171h 08

Jerusalem Lights Family TiesA palpable tension forms the backdrop of this week’s Torah portion of parashat Vayeitzei, ‘And he went out’ – Gen. 28:10), as the patriarch Yaakov (Jacob) and his wives begin to have children, and establish the foundation for the nation of Israel. Everything about bringing these children into the world is marked by struggle. In this week’s edition of the Jerusalem Lights Podcast, Jim Long and Rabbi Chaim Richman talk about the forces that were at work to prevent the Children of Israel from forming. Lavan sought to destroy the family of Israel. Our hosts reflect upon the similarity between th...

2022-11-301h 09

Stop Making Yourself Miserable Special Episode - Kickstarter NotificationHi – this is David Richman with a short message to all of our podcast listeners who are not on our mailing list. First, I just want to say thank you for being a regular listener. We continue to get a lot of encouraging feedback about the programs and I’m so glad that so many people are enjoying them. Now, I’d like to take just a few moments to let you know about the crowdfunding campaign that we are currently hosting on Kickstarter in support of upcoming my next book, Stop Making Yourself Miserable. There is a short vid...

2022-04-0905 min

Jerusalem Lights Shake It Up!Parashat Va'era The Torah portion of Va’era features seven of the ‘Ten Plagues’ that the Creator brought upon Egypt. Pharaoh, called by the prophet Ezekiel ‘the great alligator of the Nile,’ was the King of Denial – he denied G-d’s existence altogether. In this week’s episode of Jerusalem Lights, Jim Long and Rabbi Chaim Richman illuminate that the primary purpose of these plagues was to demonstrate G-d’s unparalleled power…it was about knowledge of G-d, not about punishment. Rabbi Chaim Richman explains why the Egyptian exile and redemption is a such an important Torah concept, and Jim Lon...

2021-12-2951 min

Jerusalem Lights Worlds In CollisionParashat Toldot To sleep, perchance to dream… This week’s Jerusalem Lights podcast takes a look at dreams, as we prepare to welcome the month of Kislev, the month of the spiritual ‘fixing’ of sleep and dreams. Some dreams are prophetic, and the energy of this upcoming month is focused on the miraculous…as embodied by the upcoming Festival of Chanukah. This week’s Torah portion of parashat Toldot documents the beginning of the eternal struggle of Yaakov and his brother Esav, a struggle that began while the two were yet in their mother Rebecca’s womb. It’s a face-of...

2021-11-0352 min

Jerusalem Lights The Secret of Sarah's TentParashat Chayei Sarah The Torah portion of Chayei Sarah features only two concepts: the death of Sarah and her burial at the ‘double cave’ in Hebron, and Eliezer’s mission to find a wife for Isaac. Yet a major theme connects these events: the true meaning of the continuum of the generations, and a deeper understanding of Hashem’s promise of life after death. In this week’s Jerusalem Lights podcast, Jim Long and Rabbi Chaim Richman share some fascinating ideas about this Torah portion and the secret of Sarah’s tent: lessons on life and death, love and mar...

2021-10-2757 min

Jerusalem Lights Where Did the World Go Wrong?Parashat Noach - The Universal Noahide Laws, the Bedrock of Human Existence This week we welcome the new month of Mar Cheshvan, a time of inner spiritual transformation. It’s the month of the beginning of the rainfalls of blessing in the Land of Israel, and yet it's also the time in which the Great Flood began…and this week’s Torah portion of parashat Noach focuses on that flood. The flood was G-d’s retribution against a humanity that had grown so wicked, it had lost all semblance of the Divine image in which man was created. But w...

2021-10-0656 min

Jerusalem Lights Getting Back to the GardenParashat B'reishith With the conclusion of the festivals of Tishrei, this week we begin the weekly cycle of Torah readings at the beginning again, with the first portion of B’reishith, the Book of Genesis. What a Divine Big Bang! What an amazing, all-inclusive, expansive Torah portion. Here are all the most profound secrets of life. Hashem created the world from nothing, all for His love of man and His desire to bestow kindness. This week’s Torah portion affirms to us that there is a Creator who created this magnificent world, and who created each of us…a...

2021-09-291h 01

Jerusalem Lights Sukkot, Time of Our JoyAfter the cleansing catharsis of Yom Kippur, we are commanded to joyfully begin the New Year outside the house…by spending a week in the intimate, Divine embrace of our sukkah, the temporary structure that commemorates the booths erected by the Children of Israel when they departed Egypt, as well as the Divine clouds of glory that enveloped them throughout their desert wanderings. The Festival of Sukkot is also observed with special prayers of thanksgiving accompanied by the ‘four species’ (Lev. 23). But why does Sukkot follow Yom Kippur, and why is Sukkot, more than any other time of year, known...

2021-09-221h 03

Jerusalem Lights The Great Reset - The Universal Power of Yom Kippur ForgivenessYom Kippur Insights: How Does Torah Define Sin, and What Makes Repentance Real? In this week’s Torah portion of Ha’azinu, Moshe calls upon heaven and earth to bear witness, as he delivers his prophetic song of rebuke, consolation, and ultimate redemption. And Yom Kippur, the awesome Day of Atonement will be observed beginning this coming Wednesday night – September 15-16. May non-Jews also participate in the Yom Kippur experience? Should they? How…and why? What do we all seek to gain from Yom Kippur, Jew and Gentile alike? This week’s episode of the Jerusalem Lights podcast fo...

2021-09-141h 04

Jerusalem Lights Rosh HaShana - Signed and Sealed for a Sweet New YearThe Universal Message of Rosh HaShana Unites Jews and Gentiles The themes of this week's Torah portion of Nitzavim help to prepare us for our passage into the coming new year -- just as the portion of Nitzavim opens with the awesome scene of the entire nation of Israel preparing to 'pass into' the covenant with G-d and into the Land. Our portion feature so many foundational ideas that directly relate to the coming days of Rosh HaShana, time of judgment for all humanity, including repentance, warnings against the lure of idolatry, and the call to choose life...

2021-09-0151 min

Jerusalem Lights Elul: The Month of New BeginningsParashat Shoftim: ‘You shall be Wholehearted with Hashem your G-d:’ Don’t be Afraid of Tomorrow The beloved month of Elul has arrived! Elul is the last month of the year and in preparation for the upcoming Days of Awe, these are days of special Divine mercy, designed for repentance and deep spiritual work. Elul stands for ‘I am to my beloved and my beloved is to me,’ and rapprochement with our true Beloved – our Creator – is the theme of this month. This week’s Jerusalem Lights podcast focuses on the great challenge of Elul for all seekers of G-d. Jim...

2021-08-1147 min

Jerusalem Lights Seeing the BlessingParashat Re'eh This week’s Torah portion of Parashat Re’eh (‘See’) presents a call for the Children of Israel to become a just, sensitive society in the land promised to the forefathers, always to remain focused on the presence of G-d in their midst. The whole Torah is about developing a heightened sensitivity to ‘avodat Hashem’…serving G-d through everything that we do. And in our Torah portion this week, the concept of the permanent location of the Holy Temple begins to emerge and take shape: for the first time we are told about ‘The place that Hashem your...

2021-08-0437 min

Jerusalem Lights The Good Land: "The Eyes of HaShem, Your G-d, Are Always Upon It"Parashat Eikev - 'The Eyes of Hashem, your G-d, are always upon it...' - Deut. 11:12 The Torah portion of Eikev takes its name from the Hebrew word for ‘heel,’ and this week’s Torah portion begins with an allusion to those commandments that people tend to be less mindful of…perhaps considering them to be of less importance. But how do we know what’s really more, or less, important in G-d’s eyes? In this week’s episode of Jerusalem Lights, our hosts ponder this question. The observance of all G-d’s commandments is greatly emphasized in our...

2021-07-2850 min

Finders Grievers Episode 06. Cycle of Lives (with David Richman)This week, Shohana sits down with David Richman, author of “Cycle of Lives,” to discuss what he learned about grief and loss while cycling 4700 miles across the US. Follow Finders Grievers on Instagram & Twitter @findersgrievers and write to us at findersgrievers@gmail.com About David Richman: David is an author, public speaker, philanthropist, and endurance athlete whose mission is to form more meaningful human connections through storytelling. In his first book, Winning in the Middle of the Pack, he discussed how to get more out of ourselves than ever imagined. With Cycle of Lives...

2021-07-2254 min

Jerusalem Lights In Praise of the Land of IsraelParashat Va'Etchanan - Ben and Jerry’s, BDS, and the Myth of ‘Occupied Palestinian Lands’: It’s Not About Ice Cream This week’s Torah portion of Va’Etchanan features many fundamental Torah teachings, including the Shema Yisrael and the Ten Commandments. This Shabbat is also ‘the Sabbath of Consolation,’ and coincides with the ancient holiday of Tu B’Av – the 15th of Av, a day of rejoicing. In this week’s edition of the Jerusalem Lights podcast, Jim Long and Rabbi Chaim Richman reflect on Moshe’s recollection of his heartfelt plea to the Almighty to be allowed to enter into the...

2021-07-211h 01

Jerusalem Lights The Last Tisha B'AvParashat Devarim - How Can We Stop the Cycle of Tisha B’Av Mourning? This week we begin to read the book of Deuteronomy, the fifth book of the Torah, called ‘Devarim’ in Hebrew. Devarim means words, and this book presents the parting words of Moses to the people of Israel. The man of G-d who had been described in the book of Exodus as ‘not a man of words…heavy of mouth and heavy of tongue’ has now become a man of many words, and Deuteronomy features Moshe’s compassionate rebuke, inspiring ethical discourse, instruction for living, and the...

2021-07-1447 min

Jerusalem Lights A Painful Report from IsraelParashat Matot-Masei In this week’s Jerusalem Lights podcast, Rabbi Chaim Richman reports about the attempted terror arson attack which took place against his community this past week, and shares his personal pain and insights regarding the heroes who truly risk their lives every day for the sake of the Land of Israel, and the twisted way in which the media portrays them. This Shabbat is Rosh Chodesh, the first day of the new month, and as we conclude the Book of Numbers with the reading of its last two Torah portions, Matot and Masei, we also ush...

2021-07-0753 min

Jerusalem Lights A Time to ActParashat Pinchas The namesake of this week's Torah portion is Pinchas, a grandson of the High Priest, Aaron. Pinchas suddenly emerges as a bold new leader for this new generation of the Children of Israel, readying to enter into the Promised Land. Gone is the Generation of the Desert, characterized by passivity -- Pinchas is a man of action. His bold and unprecedented strike against the heinous immorality calculated by the wicked Bilaam and King Balak to destroy Israel earned him a Divinely-appointed 'Covenant of Peace' and a covenant of 'Eternal Priesthood.' This week’s Jerusalem Lig...

2021-06-3059 min

Jerusalem Lights Bilaam, the Prophet of the WokeThis week's Torah portion of Balak focuses on the unholy alliance between the Moabite king of that name and Bilaam, the infamous heathen prophet. In addition to being a great philosopher and humanitarian, Bilaam is an accomplished sorcerer endowed with a unique quality -- his curses always come true. Balak hires Bilaam to curse the Children of Israel, to prevent them from entering into their land. Why? What had the Israelites done to provoke his ire? Nothing. Just because they exist. G-d turned Bilaam's curses into blessings, but we sure learn a lot from Bilaam's intentions. Rabbi Chaim Richman and co-h...

2021-06-2353 min

Jerusalem Lights The Goal of All KnowledgeThis week’s Torah portion of Chukat begins with the ordinance of the Red Heifer, a Divine decree considered to be the Torah’s most inscrutable mystery. This commandment is a ‘chok,’ meaning a decree that is incomprehensible to human intellect. Even the wise King Solomon could not understand the concept of the Red Heifer…yet Moses alone did understand its secret. This week’s Jerusalem Lights podcast asks, how and why was Moshe able to grasp a concept that no other man can hope to know? And what does this mean for us today? Jim Long and Rabbi Chaim Richma...

2021-06-1653 min

Jerusalem Lights Don't Get Swallowed Up By the EarthParashat Korach The man Korach, for whom this week’s Torah portion is named, led a rebellion against the authority of Moses and Aaron…as camouflage for his true intent, which was nothing less than a mutiny against G-d Himself…a denial of His existence. His power-hungry, ego-driven rebellion couldn’t conceal his real motivation, though…and ultimately, the earth concealed him, as he and his cohorts were swallowed up by ‘the mouth of the earth.’ What does this really mean, and how to we understand this elusive account and the many fascinating, enigmatic traditions and teachings about Korach a...

2021-06-0948 min

Jerusalem Lights Israel Under Attack Part II: Israel's Survival and the Fate of HumanityThis week’s Jerusalem Lights Podcast once again focuses on Israel’s defensive war, ‘Guardian of the Walls,' now in its second week. Hamas, the Iranian-backed terror organization that rules Gaza and oppresses its own people, has bombarded Israel with 4,000 missiles, shooting hundreds of missiles each day. This onslaught continues to be augmented by terrorists of Islamic Jihad and Hezbollah of Lebanon…and has been supported by violent riots and murderous terror attacks against Jewish Israelis terror perpetrated by Arab citizens of Israel. The State of Israel continues to be roundly condemned for defending itself with ‘disproportionate response’ against those...

2021-05-1949 min

Jerusalem Lights Israel Under AttackParashat Bamidbar This week, Israel defends itself from an unprecedented barrage of missiles launched from Gaza. Over 1,000 missiles were fired at Israel just in the days leading up to this broadcast, between May 10 -12, resulting in loss of life and extensive damage, and sending hundreds of thousands of Israelis to bomb shelters. At the same time, mobs of local Arabs are rioting in numerous Israeli cities, attacking Jews, and burning down synagogues, stores, cars…while much of the world’s governments hypocritical response, condemning Israeli defensive action but ignoring the attacks against Israel, are predictably hypocritical, and the...

2021-05-121h 07

Jerusalem Lights Israel: A Lesson in UnityFacing Tragedy with the Silence of Aaron This week’s Jerusalem Lights podcast focuses on our hosts' struggle to understand the tragedy of Mount Meron. Though we still reel from the unbearable pain of the loss of life, Jim Long and Rabbi Chaim Richman reflect on the eternal nature of Israel’s unity: the entire nation shares the pain of every bereaved family. What is the source of this unique sensitivity? Our hosts share their insights, bare their feelings, and pose their own questions as well, especially in the light of this week’s closure of the Book of...

2021-05-051h 07

Jerusalem Lights Parashat Emor - The Secret of a Long LifeThis week’s Torah portion of Emor begins with a whisper to the kohanim, the priests who serve in the Holy Temple, instructing them to refrain from exposure to death. What is the reason for the unique rules that govern the lives of those Divinely-appointed men who serve in the Holy Temple? In this week’s edition of the Jerusalem Lights podcast, our hosts engage in an elucidating discussion on the Torah’s perspective of life, death and the eternity of the soul. Jim Long and Rabbi Chaim Richman present a tour de force that demonstrates how this week’s Torah...

2021-04-2854 min

Jerusalem Lights What Does It Mean To Be Holy?The Holiness of Being Connected to This World This week’s double Torah portions of Acharei Mot – Kedoshim features G-d’s calling to Israel, ‘You shall be holy, for I, Hashem your G-d, am holy’ (Lev. 19). What does that mean? How can people be holy in this world, and what is a life of holiness? Is this elusive concept a mystical idea, or can it be translated into everyday, practical terms? Listen to Jim Long and Rabbi Chaim Richman’s fascinating conversation about revealing the G-dliness in every area of our lives, in this week’s inspiring Jerusa...

2021-04-211h 06

Jerusalem Lights The Meaning of the State of Israel: A Vision of Hope For All HumanityUnderstanding the Unique Language of the Book of Leviticus: At 73, Israel’s Prophetic Message for the World This week’s Jerusalem Lights podcast, recorded on the eve of Israel Independence Day, celebrates Israel’s 73 birthday! Jim Long and Rabbi Chaim Richman share their perspectives and give their personal thanks to G-d for the State of Israel, recount the miracles of its rebirth, contemplate its significance in prophetic fulfillment, and reflect on its unique mission in the saga of human history. Our hosts reflect on Israel’s role in the life of both the Jewish people and the nations, a...

2021-04-141h 11

Jerusalem Lights The Purity of a True Spiritual ExperienceParashat Shemini: The Transcendent Power of Keeping Kosher The tragic and untimely death of Aaron’s sons Nadav and Avihu appears in this week’s Torah portion of Shemini. How are we to understand the ‘strange fire’ that these righteous men brought as an offering on the special day of the tabernacle’s inauguration? This week’s Jerusalem Lights podcast finds our hosts pondering this question, especially as it relates to our own aspirations and enthusiasm for true spiritual experiences. Jim Long and Rabbi Chaim Richman connect the dots between the story of Nadav and Avihu, the laws of kashru...

2021-04-0758 min

Jerusalem Lights To Seder, or Not to Seder: Can Non-Jews Observe Passover?This week’s Jerusalem Lights podcast is a Passover primer! Jim Long and Rabbi Chaim Richman offer an amazing and inspiring analysis of the eternal covenant of the Passover offering, the haggadah and the seder night, the unique prohibition against chometz (leaven) – and the significance of Passover for all mankind. Can Passover be observed by non-Jews? Should it be? Are non-Jews who love the G-d of Israel encouraged to make a Passover seder? Tune into this week’s Jerusalem Lights podcast Passover special for the fascinating and uplifting discussion! Plus: The Torah portion of Tzav continues the theme of Temple...

2021-03-241h 05

Jerusalem Lights We Are The MiracleJerusalem Lights Podcast #57 - Standing Between the Staves of the Ark of the Covenant This week the book of Exodus is concluded with the reading of the last two Torah portions, Vayakhel and Pekudei. On the day following the first Yom Kippur, Moses assembled the entire nation together and conveyed G-d’s message of forgiveness, giving over to them G-d’s commandments of observing the Sabbath and building the Tabernacle—the twin elements for the sanctification of time and space. In this week’s Jerusalem Lights podcast our hosts reflect on the transcendent, eternal beauty these concepts impart. T...

2021-03-101h 02

Jerusalem Lights The Golden Calf and the Tyranny of TimeThis week’s powerful Torah reading of Ki Tisa features so many concepts that speak to man’s perennial search for a true and meaningful relationship with the Creator, even as he grapples with his own limited humanity. Jim Long and Rabbi Chaim Richman explore the universal meaning of the horrendous Golden Calf episode and it implications for contemporary man, and share knowledge and insight in the wide array of connected topics in our parasha that have great meaning for all true spiritual seekers, such as repentance, humility, G-d’s Divine attributes of mercy….and the secret of the Temple's...

2021-03-031h 05

Jerusalem Lights The Eternal Power of PurimPurim Parallels and Universal Lessons from the Scroll of Esther The beloved holiday of Purim will be celebrated this week! In this special edition of the Jerusalem Lights podcast, Jim Long and Rabbi Chaim Richman delve deeply into the multi-faceted dimensions of the Purim story as told by the Scroll of Esther, presenting unique mystical insights, fascinating historical and archeological information, amazing contemporary parallels, and spiritual insights that motivate us all towards spiritual growth, challenging Jew and non-Jew alike to internalize the universal lessons – and redemptive promise – of this ‘highest of all days,’ wherein the true nature of our r...

2021-02-241h 18

Jerusalem Lights Making a Space for G-d to Dwell in this WorldThe Divine Presence vs. the Spirit of Amalek This week’s Torah portion of Terumah gives expression to the Creator’s desire to be welcomed into this world – and this changes everything. The message of G-d’s desire that we create a Mikdash – a sanctuary for His presence, first fulfilled with the desert tabernacle and later, through the Holy Temple in Jerusalem -- is a message of love and faith which infuses human existence with purpose and hope. This Shabbat of parashat Terumah is also the special Sabbath known as Shabbat Zachor, wherein, in preparation for the upcoming h...

2021-02-1758 min

Jerusalem Lights The Perpetual Sinai Revelation: Man’s Eternal Rendezvous with the DivineJerusalem Lights Podcast #52 - Parashat Yitro: TORAH FOR EVERYONE! This week’s Torah portion is named for Yitro, former advisor to Pharaoh and idolatrous priest par excellence. The very same Yitro who became Moses’ father-in-law, and turned with all his heart to follow the One G-d of Israel. What’s more, Yitro was also the architect of ancient Israel’s judicial system. Why is this week’s Torah portion, featuring the most important event in human history – the giving of the Torah known as the ‘Sinai Revelation’ – named after this man? In this week’s Jerusalem Lights podcast, Jim Long an...

2021-02-0358 min

Jerusalem Lights The Suspension of IllusionParashat B’shalach: Walking Through the Sea Towards Our Eternal Destiny With Pharaoh and the Egyptian army in hot pursuit, the Children of Israel face the Sea of Reeds in this week’s Torah portion of B’shalach. Walking through the water that had miraculously split before them, the Israelites experienced the great saving of Hashem, and collectively rose – man, woman and (even the as-yet unborn) child, to the highest level of revelation. This prophetic illumination resulted in the entire nation bursting forth with the very special ‘Song of the Sea.’ This song sums up their experience as a clear v...

2021-01-2758 min

Jerusalem Lights Are We Slaves To Time or Masters of Time?Parashat Bo: The Torah Concept of Time vs. Pharaoh’s Mind Control Slavery: A Lesson for Our Time This week’s Torah portion features the final three of the ten plagues: locusts, darkness and the slaying of the firstborn. It also contains the commandments of the Passover offering, and Rosh Chodesh...the sanctification of the New Moon, which is the foundation of the Hebrew calendar. In this week’s edition of the Jerusalem Lights podcast, our hosts explore the authentic Torah concept of time, and the opportunity that is given to us – through the sanctification of time – to rise abo...

2021-01-2057 min

Jerusalem Lights Prison Break: The Action BeginsPARASHAT VA'ERA The Modern-Day Egyptian Exile of Psychological Warfare, Fear and Control G-d’s plan to redeem Israel from Egyptian bondage begins in this week’s Torah portion of Parashat Va’era, which features the first seven of the ten plagues that were visited upon Pharaoh and all of Egypt. But why did G-d take the long way around? Why did the Master of the Universe deem it appropriate to wreak the havoc of these ten strikes, rather than just deliver His people to freedom immediately? This week’s edition of the Jerusalem Lights podcast examines this question...

2021-01-131h 00

Jerusalem Lights Ancient and Modern Cancel CultureParashat Shemot: Ancient and Modern Cancel Culture This week our Torah portion is parashat Shemot, beginning the Book of Exodus. In a flash, the generation of Joseph and his brothers have passed, and a new king arises in the land of Egypt ‘who did not know Joseph.’ The children of Israel ‘were fruitful, teemed, increased….and the land became filled with them,’ much to the chagrin of Pharaoh, who began to devise a solution to his Jewish problem – and thus began the servitude of Israel in Egypt. This week’s Jerusalem Lights podcast examines the Egyptian exile, which caused I...

2021-01-061h 02

Jerusalem Lights Remembering Vendyl Jones: Pioneer of Torah for Non-JewsOur Jerusalem Lights podcast this week features a special tribute to the memory of an extraordinary man. Spiritual trailblazer, archeologist, author and teacher, Vendyl Jones of blessed memory was a true pioneer of bringing the light of Torah to the non-Jewish world. Jim Long fondly recalls his mentor and shares some of Vendyl’s fascinating personal history, and highlights some of his remarkable achievements. The reading of this week’s Torah portion of Vayechi brings the book of B’reishith (Genesis) to a close with the happy reunion of the family of Jacob in the Land of Egypt. Jim Long a...

2020-12-301h 09

Jerusalem Lights Vayigash and Three Days in Tevet: Light Emerging from DarknessThe Tenth of Tevet and the Septuagint: King Ptolemy, Torah Translations and the Golden Calf of Intellectual Arrogance The dramatic reunion of Yosef and his brothers in the Torah portion of Vayigash coincides with three ‘days of darkness’ this week: the 8th, 9th, and the Fast Day of the 10th of this Hebrew month of Tevet. Our Jerusalem Lights podcast focuses on the events in history that these days recall: The forced translation of the Torah into Greek; the death of Ezra the Scribe; and the start of the Babylonian siege against Jerusalem which ultimately led to the...

2020-12-231h 03

Jerusalem Lights Pharaoh's Dream and Quantum MechanicsYosef the Dreamcatcher, Making the World’s Dreams Come True From Yosef in Egypt to the Hasmonean Priests of Chanukah: Fighting Against Illusion As we welcome the new month of Tevet and the beloved holiday of Chanukah reaches its illuminating crescendo this week, our hosts enthusiastically relate to the action-packed Torah portion of Miketz which features themes whose messages resonate with the urgency of the unique, ‘uncertain’ times in which we are living. These days may seem uncertain, even chaotic…but Hashem knows exactly what He is doing! Jim Long and Rabbi Chaim Richman ponder Yosef’s...

2020-12-161h 06

Jerusalem Lights The Light of Chanukah and the Soul of Machiach (Non-Jews, Chanukah Lights and the Courage to Stand with Israel)Parashat Vayeshev: Yosef and the Beginning of the Descent into Egyptian Exile The light-filled holiday of Chanukah begins this week, converging with the Torah portion of Vayeshev, which focuses on Yosef (Joseph) the dreamer – the patriarch Yaakov’s beloved son of his old age. To put it mildly, Yosef doesn’t get along with his brothers – and they waylay him, throw him in a pit, and sell him as a slave. He winds up in Egypt as a servant to one of the Pharaoh’s officers. But as our hosts discuss in this week’s episode of the Jerusale...

2020-12-091h 02

Jerusalem Lights Who Is Esav Today?Parashat Vayishlach and Plain Talk About Israel, Iran and the Fakhrizadeh Assassination The Stain of Esav’s Influence on the History of Western Culture The Torah portion of Vayishlach includes an exciting array of many of the seminal events in the patriarch Yaakov’s life, including Yaakov’s struggle with an angel; his much-anticipated reunion with Esav, the rape of Dina by Shechem and the revenge of brothers Shimon and Levi on the city, and more. In this week’s edition of the Jerusalem Lights podcast, Jim Long and Rabbi Chaim Richman ponder the relationship of the b...

2020-12-021h 05

Jerusalem Lights Parashat Vayeitzei: Fathers, Children and Patterns in TimeThis week’s Torah portion of Vayeitzei recounts the adventures of the patriarch Yaakov, who fled from Esav and worked for Lavan for 20 years. Yaakov married Lavan’s daughters Rachel and Leah, who together with Bilhah and Zilpah became the mothers of the Children of Israel. But it was Rachel whom Yaakov felt was his true soul mate. Why did he kiss her and cry when they first met? How did Lavan manage to trick Yaakov by substituting Leah in Rachel’s stead? In this week’s edition of the Jerusalem Lights podcast, our hosts share some amazing background of Torah...

2020-11-2658 min

Jerusalem Lights Illusion vs. RealityParashat Toldot: Plain Talk about the Birthright, the Blessings, and the Legacy of Abraham and Esav, the Progenitor of Western Culture This week we usher in the new month of Kislev, whose energy is informed by its crescendo, the Festival of Chanukah, with its theme of the revelation of the hidden light of creation. Indeed, light and darkness is a major theme of this month, and features prominently in this week's Torah portion of Toldot, as Yaakov and Esav emerge and begin a face-off which will last until the end of time, while the fate of humanity...

2020-11-1856 min

Jerusalem Lights The Legacy of Sarah and the Spiritual Preeminence of WomenAll About Life and Death - and Love and Marriage The Torah portion of Chayei Sarah features only two concepts: the death of Sarah and her burial at the ‘double cave’ in Hebron, and Eliezer’s mission to find a wife for Isaac. Yet in this week’s edition of the Jerusalem Lights podcast, our hosts discover that a major theme emerges from the connection of these ideas – namely, the true meaning of a life well lived. Jim Long and Rabbi Chaim Richman share some fascinating ideas about this Torah portion and its lessons on life and death, lov...

2020-11-101h 00

Jerusalem Lights The Lesson of Our Father Avraham: In the Service of HumanityThe Incomprehensible Test of the Binding of Isaac : A Defining Moment at the Crossroads of History In a show not to be missed, this week’s edition of the Jerusalem Lights podcast was recorded on the 17th day of MarCheshvan – the day that marks the beginning of the Great Flood in the time of Noah – as the election ballots in the USA are being counted and tension mounts. All sides are in agreement that we are now reaching a defining moment in history, and our hosts reflect on the deeper meaning of the timing of this important electio...

2020-11-041h 00

Jerusalem Lights Abraham, Creation and the Unified Theory of EverythingAlso, The Amazing Merit of our Mother Rachel In this week’s Torah portion of Lech Lecha (“Go to yourself”), the patriarch Abraham bursts upon the scene. He begins a career of teaching a world that was in denial of G-d, that there really was a Creator. Abraham literally stood up against the whole world, confronting and exposing the fallacy of idolatry and confounding the evil establishment, and he reinstated belief in the One G-d, bequeathing this knowledge to all humanity. But where did Abraham come from? How did he find the Creator? What motivated Abraham to begin his s...

2020-10-281h 06

Jerusalem Lights Noah Feeds the Animals on the Ark: A Lesson in CompassionParashat Noach: The Waters of Marcheshvan: Blessing or Retibution Water, water everywhere: This week’s Torah portion of Noach tells the story of the Great Flood, G-d’s retribution against a humanity that had grown so wicked, it had lost all semblance of the Divine image in which man was created. The flood began during this very month of MarCheshvan, and yet this month also begins the much-anticipated rainfalls of blessing in the Land of Israel. This week’s edition of the Jerusalem Lights podcast provides a veritable ‘flood’ of background information and Biblical knowledge on the generation...

2020-10-211h 02

Jerusalem Lights B’reishith: The Constant Renewal of All CreationB’reishith: The Constant Renewal of All Creation Is the World on Auto Pilot, or is G-d Still Running the Show? The festivals of Tishrei have concluded and this Shabbat we begin the yearly cycle of Torah readings once again, starting over with the first portion of the book of Genesis – parashat B’reishith. The process of renewal that we have all participated in during this intense holiday season, is now manifest as the renewal of all creation. But the truth is that just as G-d brought forth all of creation from nothing, so too He con...

2020-10-1457 min

Jerusalem Lights After Yom Kippur - Running into the Divine Embrace of the SukkahDwelling in the Sukkah: The Secret of True Joy Zechariah’s Prophecy and the Nations’ Special Relationship with the Festival of Sukkot Fresh from the cleansing catharsis of Yom Kippur, we busily prepare for the glorious seven-day Festival of Sukkot, which begins this Shabbat. During Sukkot (the Tabernacles) Torah commands every citizen to dwell in a temporary booth. Why now? What is the connection between Yom Kippur and Sukkot? Sukkot is called ‘the time of our joy,’ and Torah commands us ‘…and you will be only joyous’ (Deut. 16:15). What is the secret of the all-permeating, inimitable joy...

2020-09-3056 min

Jerusalem Lights The Power of Yom Kippur: Forgiveness for Jew and non-Jew AlikeChange Your Spiritual DNA/ How Does Torah Define Sin, and What Makes Repentance Real? In this week’s Torah portion of Ha’azinu, Moshe calls upon heaven and earth to bear witness, as he delivers his prophetic song of rebuke, consolation, and ultimate redemption. This Shabbat is known as the ‘Sabbath of Repentance,’ and Yom Kippur, the awesome Day of Atonement will be observed this coming Sunday night – Monday, September 27-28. May non-Jews also participate in Yom Kippur observance? Absolutely yes! Our hosts discuss the concept of Yom Kippur forgiveness and atonement…. but how does Torah define sin, and wha...

2020-09-2353 min

Jerusalem Lights The Positive Energy of Ushering in a Good, Sweet New Year!Preparing for Rosh HaShana: Rejoice with Trembling: Making Hashem King on Rosh HaShana: Not Just Lip Service The year 5780 is about to depart, and we prepare to welcome the New Year of 5781, may it bring every blessing! Rosh HaShana is the birthday of man and a special holiday with universal relevance and meaning for all humanity. In this week’s special edition of the Jerusalem Lights podcast, Jim Long and Rabbi Chaim Richman emphasize this universality, declaring that 'you don’t have to be Jewish to observe Rosh HaShana!' Our hosts share some tips, and deep Tora...

2020-09-1653 min

Jerusalem Lights Parashat Netzavim/Vayelech-Standing Before Hashem at the Renewal of CreationRosh HaShana: Preparing to Receive a New Light and the Transformative Sound of the Shofar Themes of this week's double Torah reading of the portions of Nitzavim and Vayelech set the stage for our passage into the coming new year -- just as the portion of Nitzavim opens with the awesome scene of the entire nation of Israel preparing to 'pass into' the covenant with G-d and into the Land. Our portions feature so many foundational ideas that directly relate to the coming days of Rosh HaShana, time of judgment for all humanity, including repentance, warnings against th...

2020-09-1044 min

Jerusalem Lights Parashat Ki Tavo: The First Fruits of ThankfulnessTorah is the People of Israel’s Deed to the Land of Israel: Serving Hashem in Gladness is the Key to Every Divine Blessing For the nation of Israel about to enter into the promised land, this week’s Torah portion of Ki Tavo presents the quintessential formula for a G-d-centered life: Thankfulness and acknowledgement, commandment and covenant. This week’s episode of the Jerusalem Lights podcast finds our hosts pondering the nature of the stark dichotomy featured in this portion: from the sublime joy of the experience of bringing the first fruits offering up to the...

2020-09-021h 01

Jerusalem Lights Parashat Ki Tetzei: Awakening Divine Mercy in Our WorldUniversal Torah for a World Gone Mad Grabbing Hold in the Month of Elul: Desperate Times Call for Desperate Measures The shofar-blast of the month of Elul serves to rouse us out of our lethargy. Elul is the time to wage spiritual battle against everything holding us back from developing our full potential! In this week’s edition of the Jerusalem Lights Podcast, Jim Long and Rabbi Chaim Richman delve into this week’s Torah portion of Ki Tetzei, which opens and closes on the theme of battle, and in between features more commandments than any...

2020-08-2659 min

Jerusalem Lights The Compassionate Justice of Torah (Parashat Shoftim)Parashat Shoftim: The Month of Elul, a Spiritual Workshop for the Whole World The Transformative Experience of Torah Study: It's Not Just for Jews This week's edition of the Jerusalem Lights Podcast ushers in the month of Elul, the last month of the year and a time of repentance, tikkun and deep spiritual work. Our hosts focus on the great challenge of Elul for all seekers of G-d, and the special opportunity it presents us to prepare ourselves for the upcoming Days of Awe. Jim Long and Rabbi Chaim Richman discuss how this week's Torah...

2020-08-1954 min

Jerusalem Lights Parashat Eikev: The ‘Little’ Things We Trample UnderfootThe Past and Future Circle Dance of Tu B’Av: Lessons of Tu B’Av for Today: Love and Unity in a Time of Testing and Uncertainty The confluence between this week’s Torah portion of Ekev and the ancient Biblical holiday of Tu B’Av provides much inspiration for this week’s rousing edition of the Jerusalem Lights podcast. Our hosts Jim Long and Rabbi Chaim Richman delve deeply into the rich teachings of the sages that illuminate the fascinating history – and prophetic future promise – of the holiday known as the 15th of Av, called by the sages ‘the...

2020-08-051h 02

Jerusalem Lights Parashat Va'Etchanan: Changing the Narrative of the Tisha B'Av ExperienceWhat Will You Be Doing on Tisha B’Av? The Relevance of the Holy Temple Today – And the Temple Mount Revolution This week’s Torah portion of Va’Etchanan, with its emphasis on love of G-d and the Land of Israel, opens with a subtle allusion to the Holy Temple. The observance of the fast day of Tisha B’Av this week (July 30) will mark 1951 years since the destruction of the Holy Temple. What relevance does the distant memory of the Holy Temple have for our modern world today? Should we be mourning the past, or prepari...

2020-07-2852 min

Jerusalem Lights KING WITHOUT A THRONE: Who Rules Over You?Life Lessons of Menachem Av, the Month of the Consoling Father Torah for Everyone: Fixing a Damaged, Despairing World with Love and Kindness This week we begin the month of Menachem Av, and next week on the fast day of Tisha B’Av we will mark 1950 years since the destruction of the Holy Temple. On the backdrop of our brave new world of confusion and doubt, corruption and anarchy, exploitation and manipulation, this week’s episode of the Jerusalem Lights podcast looks at the world through the eyes of the Torah’s principle of striving to see...

2020-07-221h 07

Jerusalem Lights Parashat Pinchas: Standing Up Against the MobBreaking the Template: Do We Have Free Will or is Everything Predetermined? This week the Hebrew calendar marks the Fast Day of Tammuz 17, which begins a three-week period of introspection and mourning for the destruction of the Holy Temple. Is there a message in these days for Gentiles as well as Jews? In this week’s episode of the Jerusalem Lights podcast, our hosts relate to this question against the backdrop of the preeminent Torah principle of free will. In this week’s Torah reading, Pinchas, grandson of the High Priest Aaron, single handedly staves off a devas...

2020-07-0858 min

Jerusalem Lights Korach’s Rebellion and the Arrogance of Personal AgendaNarcissism in the Garb of Civil Rights Activism And, the Dilemma of Israel’s Annexation Question and Lessons of the Month of Tammuz The charismatic Korach, a Levite of distinction, leads a rebellion against the authority of Moses, ostensibly championing equality and social justice…but it is quickly revealed that his incitement is not directed against Moses alone, but against G-d Himself. His ego-driven rebellion is actually a manifestation of his own myopic, narcissistic world view. Pretending to be concerned about the welfare of the nation, he is only concerned with himself; he is the very...

2020-06-241h 01

Jerusalem Lights Parashat Shelach: We See What We Choose To SeeThe Sin of Evil Speech and the Law of Reciprocity - Speaking Against the Land of Israel: An Ancient Sin with a Modern Twist The Torah portion of Shelach begins a turning point in history. Moses sends 12 upstanding, righteous men to spy out the Land of Canaan in preparation for the Children of Israel's entry into the Land. Ten of these men come back with an evil, slanderous report that causes the people to despair and cry. This was the first Tisha B'Av, and the disastrous sin of speaking evil against the Land of Israel became the...

2020-06-171h 09

Jerusalem Lights The All Too Human Craving to ComplainThe Annexation Question and the Book of Numbers: Do Jewish Lives in the Land of Israel Matter? The Torah portion Behalotcha read this week in the Diaspora features an incident that shares a theme with the portion of Shelach, read this week in Israel: rebellion against the Land of Israel and a lack of faith in G-d’s promise that Israel can enter the Land and prosper…yet love and devotion to Hashem shines through as well. Rabbi Chaim Richman and Jim Long closely examine a thread that connects between these Torah portions and the burning issues of t...

2020-06-1058 min

Jerusalem Lights The Media, Anarchy, and the Innocents Caught In-BetweenPriestly Blessing of Peace for a World Gone Mad: Torah Presents Hashem’s Vision for A Just and Loving Society As both peaceful as well as violent demonstrations, marches and incidents of looting and killing have plagued American cities, this week's edition of the Jerusalem Lights Podcast focuses on the Torah's concepts of society to be founded on justice for all, compassion, acts of kindness, and above all, the value of peace, as Hashem's greatest blessings for humanity...but as in every area of human endeavor, it is up to us to make the right decisions. Jim Long...

2020-06-0359 min

Jerusalem Lights Mount Sinai, the Gift of the Torah, and the Nations of the WorldNews Flash: G-d Gave Israel the Torah at Sinai Because He Loves This World…and He Loves Man This week, with the completion of the counting of the Omer, we welcome the Festival of Shavuot, anniversary of the Giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. This week’s Jerusalem Lights Podcast is a veritable Shavuot primer, as our hosts explore many layers and levels of the multifaceted festival and open new dimensions for us on this eminently important time, a time of joyous renewal for all who love Hashem, Jew and Gentile alike. Jim Long and Rabbi Rich...

2020-05-271h 05

Jerusalem Lights Shavuot: Universal Spiritual Rectification of Torah ObservanceIs Torah for everyone, or only for Israel? What does the festival of Shavuot mean for the spiritual seekers of the nations of the world? The Jerusalem Lights podcast celebrates the holy city this week, in honor of Jerusalem Day (the 28th day of the Hebrew month of Iyar), which will take place this year on Friday May 22nd. Jerusalem Day marks the day on which Jerusalem was liberated and unified during the Six Day War of 1967, and this year marks the 53rdanniversary. Our hosts reflect upon the spiritual power and preeminence of this special city and i...

2020-05-201h 04

Jerusalem Lights The Land of Israel and the Secret of the Sabbatical YearThe Unbreakable Connection of the People of Israel with the Land of Israel: One Living Unit…and a Message for the World We bid farewell to the book of Vayikra (Leviticus) as the cycle of this third book of the Torah draws to a close this week with the reading of its two final Torah portions, Behar and Bechukotei. Jim Long and Rabbi Chaim Richman focus on the commandment of the Sabbatical and Jubilee years, an amazing bisect of time and space that demonstrates holiness on even the most physical level of earthiness. Our hosts explore the id...

2020-05-131h 09

Jerusalem Lights Parashat Emor: Overcoming the Illusion of DeathThe Kohanim and the Calendar: Striving Towards an Elevated Perception of Reality This week’s Jerusalem Lights podcast celebrates Pesach Sheni (14 Iyar – May 8), the Biblical ‘Second Passover.’ What is the story behind this elusive, unsung day, and what are its messages for us today? Jim Long and Rabbi Chaim Richman discuss the amazing background of this day, and the eternal life lessons that it brings us. This week’s Torah portion of parashat Emor focuses on the ‘kohanim’ who serve in the Holy Temple and their mandate to live on a heightened level of awareness. Our hosts offer their th...

2020-05-061h 04

Jerusalem Lights Thanking G-d for the State of Israel, Acknowledging the MiracleIndependence Day, An Event of Biblical Proportions Parashat Kedoshim: The Call to be Holy – What Does It Mean to be ‘Holy?’ This week’s Jerusalem Lights podcast was recorded on Israel’s Memorial Day for Fallen Soldiers, just hours before the commencement of Israel’s 72nd Independence Day. Our hosts share heartfelt sentiments, experiences and personal insight about what Israel means to us, for the Jewish people as well as for the whole world, and why it should be important to every person who loves the G-d of Israel. This week’s double Torah reading of the portion...

2020-04-2854 min

Jerusalem Lights Parashat Tazria and the Sublime Holiness of WomenThe Divine, Prophetic Trajectory of the Month of Iyar, the Month of Healing The Jerusalem Lights podcast welcomes the new month of Iyar, anniversary of the building of the First Temple, and wondrous month of healing. Perfect timing for Israel Independence Day and, we pray, progress towards the world’s healing from COVID-19. Rabbi Chaim Richman an co-host Jim Long share powerful and penetrating insights regarding the Torah’s empowerment and celebration of the sanctity and stature of Womanhood, as well as the elusive concept of the spiritual illness of tzarat, in this week’s double Torah readin...

2020-04-231h 06

Jerusalem Lights The Biblical Account of the Exodus: Fact or FictionIn this special Passover edition of the Jerusalem Lights podcast, Jim Long shares his knowledge on the subject of ancient Egypt, and offers some amazing insights from his acclaimed film documentary, Riddle of the Exodus, available for FREE viewing, for a limited time on Jerusalem Lights' YouTube: (https://youtu.be/Voc27fUtZSM) Rabbi Richman and Jim discuss the spiritual lessons of Passover for all people, especially during these difficult days. Wishing all our listeners a happy, healthy holiday! -- Rabbi Chaim Richman Jerusalem Lights | Torah for Everyone Donate to he...

2020-04-141h 05

Jerusalem Lights Passover in the Time of Corona: Faith, Freedom and HealingTemple Offerings and the Sanctity of Human Life The Passover Challenge: Rise Up and Destroy the World’s Idolatry Parashat Tzav ('Command') is a call to recognize the sanctity of human life as Jews all over the world are prepare for the holiday of Passover, the festival of faith and healing. Faith and healing are exactly what our whole world needs while the global battle against Corona accelerates and unifies all people...though we be apart. Rabbi Chaim Richman and Jim Long discuss the universal spiritual significance of Passover in the time of Corona. In the depth...

2020-04-011h 09

Jerusalem Lights Nisan, the Month of Past and Future RedemptionThe Book of Leviticus, the Divine Service, and the Temple Offerings: Heart of the Torah With the arrival of the month of Nisan, time of Redemption, the people of Israel begin to read the third book of the Bible, Leviticus, called 'the heart of the Torah.' How do we understand the korbanot, the Temple offerings, which seem so difficult to relate to in our modern world? Rabbi Chaim Richman and Jim Long discuss the meaning and significance of the Temple offerings in the shadow of a world paralyzed by the Corona virus, which is now keeping n...

2020-03-251h 02

Jerusalem Lights You Don't Have To Be Jewish To Love G-d, Torah and IsraelWelcome to the dynamic new "Jerusalem Lights" podcast! Rabbi Chaim Richman in Jerusalem teams up with long-time friend, author and filmmaker Jim Long in Arkansas. In this first episode, our hosts discuss their mutually shared vision of a global Torah revolution as foreseen by the prophets of Israel. Jim recounts gripping details about how he, as a non-Jew, came to be committed to Torah and the belief in the One G-d of Israel. Rabbi Chaim Richman, founder of Jerusalem Lights, shares his passion for bringing the light of Torah to everyone, and shares insights in this week's Torah portion o...

2020-02-2551 min

Culture Hackers The Idea: Fun times with Robbe and KellenRobbe Richman and Kellen Schuh talk culture, San Diego, coffee, music and many other things.

2018-03-121h 02

Culture Hackers Chapter 9- The Culture BlueprintChapter 9 - The Culture Blueprint Is This Really Worth It? Don’t Medicate with Culture Change Why Isn’t This Working The Hypnosis of Language The End of “Buy-In." This is Frustrating! I’m Stuck in the Parent Trap! People Are Not Proactive. Everyone is so Entitled! The Delay: Know It’s Coming. Are you Truly Committed. by Robert Richman

2015-01-1122 min

Culture Hackers Chapter 7 - The Culture BlueprintChapter 7 - The Culture Blueprint Preparing to Build Your Team The Driver The Corporate Navigator The Subculture The Culture Crew The Support Network by Robert Richman

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Culture Hackers Chapter 8 - The Culture BlueprintChapter 8 - The Culture Blueprint Teamwork Create Immediate Safety Break Through Obstacles Solve Problems. Resolve Conflicts The Best Team Building Activity Share the Finances Delegate by Robert Richman

2015-01-0926 min

Culture Hackers Chapter 6 - The Culture BlueprintChapter 6 - The Culture Blueprint No-Bullshit Leadership Traits of Highly Successful People Stress is for Amateurs The Power of the 1:1 by Robert Richman

2015-01-0813 min

Culture Hackers Chapter 5 - The Culture BlueprintChapter 5 - The Culture Blueprint The Culture Toolkit Immediate Wins Culture Hacking Hack Your Meetings Recognize Reflect Create Serendipity by Robert Richman

2015-01-0719 min

Culture Hackers Chapter 4 - The Culture BlueprintChapter 4 - The Culture Blueprint INCLUDES Ideation Experiments over Prototypes The Beta Blueprint A Beta Story Market Internally The Culture Cell Story Capture Reinvention The Process of Transformation by Robert Richman

2015-01-0626 min

Culture Hackers Chapter 3 - The Culture BlueprintChapter 3 - The Culture Blueprint INCLUDES: Introducing the Blueprint The Culture Blueprint Inspiration The Culture Hero The Immersion Vision Bold Action Step The Culture Crew The Culture Growth Engine Attract and Repulse Job Descriptions Interview Process Induct and Initiate Induct into the Organization Team Initiation New Manager Introduction Serve and Deliver World Class Service The New Service Model Use Data Collectors Engage and Sustain Personalized Engagement Coach Up or Coach Out Dynamic Learning Unbreakable Rituals Schedule the Celebrations P...

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Culture Hackers Chapter 2 - The Culture BlueprintChapter 2 - The Culture Blueprint INCLUDES: Determine Your Mission Create Your Vision Establish Your Values Why Values are Valuable The Magic Formula Types of Values Clear Values vs. Vague Values Optimize Your Values The Mindset Model The Core Value Discovery Formula Aligning the Core Values Navigating the Core Pitfalls The True Values Test By Robert Richman

2015-01-0335 min

Culture Hackers Chapter 1 - The Culture BlueprintChapter 1 - The Culture Blueprint Includes: What is Culture? The Simple Idea Behind Culture Old Model vs. New Model of Management Culture The Seven Principles of Culture: Culture is Co-Created Share What You Want to Keep Culture Feeds on Culture Culture is Composed of Systems Culture is a Game The Story is Currency The Secret to Innovation by Robert Richman

2015-01-0331 min

Culture Hackers Intro - The Culture BlueprintINTRODUCTION - The Culture Blueprint Includes: Who Is This Book For? Problems This Book Will Solve The Installer How this Book Got Started (Includes the Zappos story) How to Use This Book by Robert Richman

2014-12-3030 min