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Orthodox ConundrumMust Every Jew Be Shomer Shabbat? A Fresh Perspective on Kiruv, with Rabbi Simi Lerner (256)What is kiruv really about—and what should it be about? In this thought-provoking conversation, Scott speaks with Rabbi Simi Lerner, a kiruv professional who challenges conventional assumptions about Orthodox Jewish outreach. They explore the core goals of kiruv, the philosophical and ethical pitfalls it can fall into, and how to ensure it respects the dignity and autonomy of every individual. Is the point to make people religious? Should every Jew be Shomer Shabbat? What happens when outreach causes regret—or even harm? They also discuss whether kiruv professionals objectify people, the bad habit exhibited by some kiruv professionals (and...2025-07-211h 08

Hakol Sababa!#14 - Rabbi Simi Lerner - Personal struggles in the religious world - what is a healthy path in life?A deep and powerful discussion with my friend, Rabbi Simi Lerner, about the moral imperatives of Judaism, what to do when confronted with religious leaders whose statements you find abhorrent, and how to find a balanced path through life.You should listen to his podcast with Rabbi Yitzchok Adlerstein, "Two Rabbis, Three Opinions": https://go.shaulbehr.com/2r3o 2025-04-271h 20

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #74 – מפני שיבה תקום Age, Wisdom & Virtue: AI and the Illusion of InsightMitzvah #74 – מפני שיבה תקום Age, 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. 2025-04-2612 min

Judaism From WithinRav Hirsch Mitzvah #28 Pesach - Haggadah Imbue The Spirit & Flood Their Minds (Archives)Rav Hirsch Mitzvah #28 Pesach - Haggadah Imbue The Spirit & Flood Their Minds 2025-04-0908 min $Shapell\'s/MRC Virtual Beit Midrash$ Shapell's/MRC Virtual Beit MidrashMRC Pesach Yom Iyun 5785 - Rabbi Simi Lerner - The Power of Absence: Why Chometz Is So SeriousMRC Pesach Yom Iyun 5785 - Rabbi Simi Lerner - The Power of Absence: Why Chometz Is So Serious by Shapell's Rabbeim 2025-03-2749 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #73 - כבוד אב ואם - Honor Thy Father and Mother: A Bridge to TranscendenceMitzvah #73 - כבוד אב ואם - Honor Thy Father and Mother: A Bridge to Transcendence In Gratitude to My Own Parents, Who Showed Me the Path Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch on the rational of Jewish law 2025-03-1809 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #72 - Mitzvah as Love: The Jewish Religious Consciousness in ActionRav Samson Raphael Hirsch Mitzvah 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? 2025-03-0311 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #71 - Following The Many - The Heuristics of Experience, Law and FaithMitzvah #71 - Following The Many - The Heuristics of Experience, Law and Faith 2025-02-2011 min

Judaism From WithinParshah Mishpatim - Why Start With Slavery? (His Copernican revolution) archives 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 2025-02-1714 min

Judaism From WithinParshah Yisro - Yisro - A Unified Path Of the 10 "Archives"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 2025-02-1309 min

Judaism From WithinBeshalach - How does Trust Makes Sense? "Archives"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. 2025-02-0612 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #70 - Speech, Oaths & Vowels - The Quintessential ChukRav 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? 2025-02-0609 min

Judaism From WithinBo - Unexpected depth of the Oral law "Archives"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 Moon Rav Hirsch On The Weekly Parasha 2025-01-3013 min

Judaism From WithinRav Hirsch On Parasha Vyarah - A Biblical Champion & the Philosophy of Prayer "Archives"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 2025-01-2210 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #69 - צניעות Modesty: The Master & Its EmissaryIn 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. 2025-01-1415 min

Judaism From WithinShemot - Forgotten Humanism Of the Modern WorldShemot - Forgotten Humanism Of the Modern World We generally speaking look at culture as progressing forward but at times this is not the case two messages from this weeks Parasha give lights to this principle, From the lens of Rav Samson Raphel Hirsch 2025-01-1412 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #68 - מאכלים אסורים Part 3 - Eating with IntentMitzvah #68 - מאכלים אסורים Part 3 - Eating with Intent The 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. 2024-12-2614 min

Judaism From WithinChanukah - Beware The SimplifiesChanukah what's the central conflict, how should we look at the cultural challenge of the Greeks? All BAD? Rav Shimshon Raphael Hirsch gives us a nuanced approach. That does justice both to the challenge back then, as well as to our ability to grow today. Rav Hirsch On Chanukah 2024-12-2312 min

Judaism From WithinVayeshev - jealousy leads to anger, anger leads to hate, hate.. to Fear "From Archives"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 2024-12-1913 min $JUDAISM DEMYSTIFIED | A Guide for Today\'s Perplexed: Torah Foundations, Reason, and Tradition$ JUDAISM DEMYSTIFIED | A Guide for Today's Perplexed: Torah Foundations, Reason, and TraditionEpisode 109: Rabbi Simi Lerner "Rediscovering Rav Hirsch's Wisdom"In this episode, we sit down with Rabbi Simi Lerner to explore the enduring relevance of Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch, a thinker whose insights into faith, identity, and modernity deserve far more attention. Rav Hirsch’s teachings, though often overlooked, offer a powerful framework for modern Jews striving to live with purpose and clarity in a complex world. Rabbi Lerner reflects on his personal connection to Rav Hirsch’s revolutionary ideas and explains why he is passionate about bringing them to a wider audience. We dive into Rav Hirsch’s unique approach to aggadic literature and midrash, his masterful engage...2024-12-151h 02

Judaism From WithinVayishlach - The nerve of history "From Archives"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 bible Rav Hirsch On The Weekly Parasha 2024-12-1212 min

Judaism From WithinVayeitzei - 3 Callings of the ladder "From the Archives"Parasha Vayeitzei - 3 empowering callings of the ladder The Torah/Bible this week gives us 3 powerful truths from the dream of the ladder Rav Hirsch On The Weekly Parasha 2024-12-0510 min

Judaism From WithinToldot - Off Whose Derech? a Corruption of the Jewish taskHow the approach of parents and educators to fit each child into a specific framework of what they think Judaism is, can not only destroy the child but creates a perversion of the message that Judaism is trying to teach. Rav Hirsch On The Weekly Parasha. 2024-11-2912 min

Judaism From WithinChayei Sarah - Why no after Life? "From the Archives"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 2024-11-2111 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #68 - מאכלים אסורים Part 2 - Shechita Intentional Action and ReflectionMitzvah #68 - Shechita Intentional Action and Reflection Explore Rav Hirsch's teachings on shechita, the Jewish method of slaughter, as a practice that demands intentionality and reflection. By confronting the act of taking life, shechita compels us to recognize the distinct nature of the human being and our unique role in the world. Join us as we uncover how this mitzvah transforms a physical act into a profound spiritual and ethical lesson, bridging the realms of halacha, philosophy, and personal growth. 2024-11-2012 min

Judaism From WithinVayera - Akedah, Abraham's failure? "From the Archives" Vayera - Akedah, Abraham's failure? "From the Archives" This week's Rav Hirsch covers the Binding of Isaac, a key event in Jewish history and theology. We'll address its challenging questions and build an approach to better understand the story. This approach also provides tools to respond to Immanuel Kant's powerful 18th-century critique of the Jewish moral framework. 2024-11-1412 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #68 - מאכלים אסורים -The Symbolic and Spiritual Meaning of Forbidden Food - Part 1Join us as we delve into Rav Hirsch's profound insights on ma'akhalei asurim—forbidden foods in Judaism, uncovering layers of meaning that extend beyond the table. In this episode, we also offer a recap of Rav Hirsch's unique halachic and symbolic approach, bridging law and philosophy in a way that transforms our understanding of everyday practices. 2024-11-1112 min

Judaism From WithinRosh Hashanah: Awakening to the Call of RenewalAs we approach the High Holidays, many grapple with the underlying significance of this time. I'd like to explore some of the common struggles people face and share Rav Hirsch's powerful perspective on the shofar that deeply resonated with me. ( it was recoded a few years ago but still very on point) 2024-09-3013 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #67: הרחקה מעריות - Guardians of the Mind: Mastering the Imagination & Fulfilling Your Noble MissionMitzvah #67: הרחקה מעריות - Guardians of the Mind: Mastering the Imagination & Fulfilling Your Noble Mission Rav Hirsch On שמירת עיניים & Cultivating Active Engagement in The World, His Perspective on Imagination, Parenting, and Personal Responsibility 2024-08-2017 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #66: ערוה - Boundaries The Structure and Depth of IntimacyMitzvah #66: ערוה - Boundaries The Structure and Depth of Intimacy Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch Horeb Reasons For Laws in Judaism Rabbi Simi Lerner 2024-08-1413 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #65: זנות - Foundations Of a Sexual Ethic Mitzvah #65: זנות - Foundations Of a Sexual Ethic Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch Horeb Reasons For Laws in Judaism Rabbi Simi Lerner 2024-08-1411 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #64: פאת ראשכם - Cutting Hair & Beard - The Spiritual Significance of Hair & Male Modesty Rav Hirsch On Jewish Law Mitzvah #64: פאת ראשכם - Cutting Hair & Beard - The Spiritual Significance of Hair & Male Modesty Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch Horeb Reasons For Laws in Judaism Rabbi Simi Lerner 2024-06-2315 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #63 - שרט - Scars and Symbols - Reflecting On Self Harm - Rav Hirsch On Jewish Law Mitzvah #63 - שרט - Scars and Symbols: - Reflecting On Self Harm Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch Horeb Reasons For Laws in Judaism Rabbi Simi Lerner 2024-05-2813 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #62 - מצוות שמירת נפש - Navigating The Question Of SuicideMitzvah #62 - מצוות שמירת נפש - Navigating The Question Of Suicide Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch Horeb Reasons For Laws in Judaism Rabbi Simi Lerner 2024-05-0912 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #61 - קבורה Burial Of Dead - Fatalism & Responsibility----more----Mitzvah #61 - קבורה Burial Of Dead - Fatalism & Responsibility Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch Horeb Reasons For Laws in Judaism Rabbi Simi Lerner 2024-04-0812 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #60 - צער בעלי חיים Suffering Of Animals - Animal Rights & Man's ResponsibilityMitzvah #60 - צער בעלי חיים Suffering Of Animals - Animal Rights & Man's Responsibility Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch Horeb Reasons For Laws in Judaism 2024-03-2612 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #59 - אתו ואת־בנו - Mother & Child - Centrality Of Love in Relation With GodMitzvah #59 - אתו ואת־בנו - Mother & Child - Centrality Of Love in Relation With God Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch Horeb Reasons For Laws in Judaism 2024-03-0509 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #58 - שילוח הקן Sending Away The Mother Bird - Social Responsibility & The Value Of Gender RolesMitzvah #58 - שילוח הקן Sending Away The Mother Bird - Social Responsibility & The Value Of Gender Roles Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch Horeb Reasons For Laws in Judaism 2024-02-1912 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #57 Part 2 - Dairy Dilemma - Milk & Meat Its symbolic & Moral SignificanceMitzvah #57 Part 2 - Dairy Dilemma - Milk & Meat Its symbolic & Moral Significance Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch Horeb Reasons For Laws in Judaism 2024-02-0711 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #57 Significance Of כלים - Part 1 - Its Moral MessageMitzvah #57 Significance Of כלים - Part 1 - The Moral Message From Nature Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch Horeb Reasons For Laws in Judaism 2024-01-2312 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #56 Don’t Destroy בל תשחית - What’s Wong With Morden EnvironmentalismMitzvah #56 Don't Destroy בל תשחית - What's Wong With Morden Environmentalism Destruction Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch Horeb Reasons For Laws in Judaism 2024-01-0713 min

Judaism From WithinChukim - And Why They Have A Rational PrincipleChukim - And How They Have A Rational Principle Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch Horeb Reasons For Laws in Judaism 2023-12-2810 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #54 Judges Witnesses #55 Cursing - The Parallel Path to DestructionMitzvah #54 Judges Witnesses #55 Cursing - The Parallel Path to Destruction Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch Horeb Reasons For Laws in Judaism 2023-12-1211 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #53 Lashon Hara - Beyond Legalities Rediscovering Its SpiritMitzvah #53 Lashon Hara - Beyond Legalities Rediscovering Its Spirit Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch Horeb Reasons For Laws in Judaism 2023-11-2814 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #52 Abuse - The Physical, Intellectual & EmotionalMitzvah #52 Abuse - The Physical, Intellectual & Emotional Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch Reasons For Laws in Judaism 2023-11-0912 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #51 - Confronting OppressionMitzvah #51 - Confronting Oppression (Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch Reasons For Laws in Judaism) 2023-11-0210 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #50 Falsehood & Lying Part 2 - Hypocrisy & FlatteryMitzvah #50 Falsehood & Lying Part 2 - Hypocrisy & Flattery (Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch Reasons For Laws in Judaism) 2023-10-1710 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #50 Falsehood & Lying - Crafting Deceptive RealitiesMitzvah #50 Falsehood & Lying - Crafting Deceptive Realities Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch Reasons For Laws in Judaism 2023-09-2411 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #49 Damages & Duties - Navigating Moral Responsibilities (Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch Reasons For Laws in Judaism)Mitzvah #49 Damages & Duties - Navigating Moral Responsibilities (Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch Reasons For Laws in Judaism) 2023-09-0710 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #48 Quantifying & Enumerating The Pinnacle of Justice (Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch Reasons For Laws in Judaism)Mitzvah #48 Quantifying & Enumerating The Pinnacle of Justice (Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch Reasons For Laws in Judaism) 2023-08-2508 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #47 - To Transfer - Your Word, Break It You Brake You (Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch Reasons For Laws in Judaism)Mitzvah #47 - To Transfer - Your Word Break It You Brake You Horeb Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch Reasons For Laws in Judaism 2023-08-0911 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #46 - To Steal - Treason To The Spirit (Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch Reasons For Laws in Judaism)Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch Reasons For Laws in Judaism Mitzvah #46 - To Steal - Treason To The Spirit 2023-07-2409 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvha #45 - To Strike Or Kill - The Denial Of Meaning (Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch Reasons For Laws in Judaism)Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch Horeb Reasons For the Laws in Judaism Mitzvha #45 - To Strike Or Kill - The Denial Of Meaning 2023-07-1310 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #44 - Justice - Intersection of Love and JusticeRav Samson Raphael Hirsch Horeb Reasons For the Laws in Judaism Mitzvah #44 - Justice - Intersection of Love and Justice 2023-06-2212 min

Judaism From WithinRav Hirsch’s Lens On The Goal Of God’s Law - From Edot To MishpatimRav Samson Raphael Hirsch Horeb Reasons For the Laws in Judaism The Goal Of God's Law - Transition from Edot To Mishpatim 2023-06-1211 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #43 - Part 2 : Aveilus - Reflection On Where We Come From & Where We All Must GoRav Samson Raphael Hirsch Horeb Reasons For the Laws in Judaism Mitzvah #43 - Part 2 : Aveilus - Reflection On Where We Come From & Where We All Must Go 2023-05-3108 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #43 - Part 1: Aveilus - Emotional Recognition Of Our HumanityRav Samson Raphael Hirsch Horeb Reasons For the Laws in Judaism Mitzvah #43 - Part 1: Aveilus - Emotional Recognition Of Our Humanity 2023-05-1511 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #42 - Part 2: Ma’aser - Holistically Serving G-dRav Samson Raphael Hirsch Horeb Reasons For the Laws in Judaism Mitzvah #42 - Part 2: Ma'aser - Holistically Serving G-d 2023-04-2810 min

Judaism From WithinRav Hirsch Mitzvah #42 Part 1 CHALLAH - No greater enemy than SuccessRav Hirsch Mitzvah #42 Part 1 CHALLAH - No greater enemy than Success Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch Horeb Reasons For the Laws in Judaism 2023-04-1908 min

Judaism From WithinRav Hirsch Mitzvah #41 Bechor - Rejection Of Child OwnershipRav Samson Raphael Hirsch Horeb Reasons For the Laws in Judaism Mitzvah #40 Bechor - Rejection Of Child Ownership 2023-03-1912 min

Judaism From WithinRav Hirsch Mitzvah #40 Mezuzah - Not Just Another TalismanRav Samson Raphael Hirsch Horeb Resons For the Laws in Judaism Mitzvah #39 Tzitzit Part 2 - In limits There Is Freedom 2023-03-0911 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #39 Tzitzit Part 2 - In limits There Is FreedomMitzvah #39 Tzitzit Part 2 - In limits There Is Freedom Horeb Hirsch Samson Raphael 2023-02-2108 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #39 Tzitzit Part 1 - Reality Of Not Living In An Enchanted WorldMitzvah #39 Tzitzit Part 1 - Reality Of Not Living In An Enchanted World Horeb Hirsch Samson Raphael 2023-01-3108 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #38 - Tefillin Part 2: The Mind In Service Of the Hand & Meaning of Torah LishmahMitzvah #39 - Tefillin Part 2: The Mind In Service Of the Hand & Meaning of Torah Lishmah Horeb Hirsch Samson Raphael 2023-01-2010 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #38 - Tefillin Part 1: The Symbol Of Integration & RefectionMitzvah #38 - Tefillin Part 1: The Symbol Of Integration & Refection 2023-01-1211 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #37 - Gid Hanasheh : Symbol Of Cosmic ImportanceMitzvah #37 - Gid Hanasheh : Symbol Of Cosmic Importance The 4 Symbols Of Genesis 1 - Shabbos The Univerals Moral 2 - Ranbow Unvdersal Historic 3 - Mila Particular Moral 4 - & Now Gid Hanasheh Particular Historic 2022-12-0813 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #36 Brit Milah (Circumcision) - Part 3 Grounding The Spirit In The PERIA & MILAHHoreb Rabbi Samson Hirsch's brilliant exploration of the philosophy underlying the details of practical religious observances. Mitzvah #36 Brit Milah (Circumcision) - Part 3 Grounding The Spirit In The PERIA & MILAH 2022-11-2910 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #36 Brit Milah (Circumcision) - Part 2 Philosophical Underpinning & Its Spirit Horeb Rabbi Samson Hirsch's brilliant exploration of the philosophy underlying the details of practical religious observances. Mitzvah #36 Brit Milah (Circumcision) - Part 2 Philosophical Underpinning & Its Spirit 2022-11-1609 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #36 Brit Milah (Circumcision) - Part 1 Purpose & ContextMitzvah #36 Brit milah (Circumcision) - Part 1 Purpose & Context Horeb Rabbi Samson Hirsch's brilliant exploration of the philosophy underlying the details of practical religious observances. 2022-11-1412 min

Judaism From WithinYom Kippur Special - Confession Not to Man or God - Horeb - OU TorahYom Kippur Special - Confession Not to Man or God Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch On Vidui 2022-10-0106 min

Judaism From WithinRosh Hashanah Special - The Shofar Grounded Meaning - HorebRav Samson Raphael Hirsch On The Shofar Rosh Hashanah Special - The Shofar Grounded Meaning 2022-09-2113 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #35 Chodesh - The Moon Tracing its SymbolismMitzvah #35 Chodesh - The Moon Tracing its Symbolism Horeb Rabbi Samson Hirsch's brilliant exploration of the philosophy underlying the details of practical religious observances. 2022-09-1412 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #34 Chanukah & Purim Meaning In The NowMitzvah #34 Chanukah & Purim Meaning In The Now Horeb Rabbi Samson Hirsch's brilliant exploration of the philosophy underlying the details of practical religious observances. 2022-09-0809 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #33 Part 3 Voluntary Fasting Negation Of The Self Is Not a ValueMitzvah #33 Part 3 Voluntary Fasting Negation Of The Self Is Not a Value 2022-07-2008 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #33 Fasting Part 2 - Integration Of The 5 Communal FastsMitzvah #33 Fasting Part 2 - Integration Of The 5 Communal Fasts Inside The Land First Temple - Seeking Of Pleasure Tenth of Tevet Seventeenth of Tammuz Second Temple - Seeking Of Self Tisha B'Av Outside The Land Galuth Seeking Of Pleasure Fast of Esther Seeking Of Self Fast of Gedalia 2022-07-1410 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #33 Fasting Part 1 - How Remembering & Fasting Lead To TransformationMitzvah #33 Fasting Part 1 - How Remembering & Fasting Lead To Transformation 2022-07-0513 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #32 Shofer - Inner Shattering & TransformationMitzvah #32 Shofer - Inner Shattering & Transformation Rav Hirsch Horeb 2022-06-2207 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #31 Luluv - What Protects Us From Negation of Property & SelfMitzvah #31 Luluv - What Protects Us From Negation of Property & Self 2022-06-1509 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #30 Sukkah - Gratitude, Companionship & The ArmageddonRav Hirsch Horeb Mitzvah #30 Sukkah - Gratitude, Companionship & The Apocalypse 2022-06-0812 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #29 Counting Omer Part 2 - Unifying The Agricultural & Historical The Positive SideMitzvah #29 Counting Omer Part 2 - Unifying The Agricultural & Historical The Positive Side 2022-05-1108 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #29 Counting Omer Part 1 - The Negative Side (& a Reflection on the Shoah The Holocaust)Rav Hirsch Horeb Mitzvah #29 Counting Omer - The Negative Side (& a Reflection on the Shoah The Holocaust) 2022-04-2610 min

Judaism From WithinRav Hirsch Mitzvah #27 Pesach - Matzah & The Jewish Magna CartaThe Podcast where we go through the works of Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch Series on Now - Horeb Rav Hirsch Mitzvah #27 Part 2 Pesach - Matzah & The Jewish Magna Carta 2022-03-3111 min

Judaism From WithinRav Hirsch Mitzvah #26 Part 2 Pesach - Why Can’t I Own, Enjoy Or Eat?The Podcast where we go through the works of Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch Series on Now - Horeb Mitzvah #26 Part 2 Pesach - Why Can't I Own, Enjoy Or Eat? 2022-03-2308 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #26 Part 1 Pesach (Passover ) - Why Don’t We Eat Bread? Why So Serious?The Podcast where we go through the works of Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch Series on Now - Horeb Mitzvah #26 Part 1 Pesach (Passover ) - Why Don't We Eat Bread? Why So Serious? 2022-03-0111 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #25 Part 2 Holding On To Shabbos - A New Symbolism Of HavdalahThe Podcast where we go through the works of Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch Series on Now - Horeb Mitzvah #25 Part 2 Holding On To Shabbos - A New Symbolism Of Havdalah 2022-02-1510 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #25 Part 1 Shabbos Avoiding Indifference KiddushThe Podcast where we go through the works of Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch Series on Now - Horeb Mitzvah #25 Part 1 Shabbos Avoiding Indifference Kiddush 2022-02-0908 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #24 Part 1 Celebration Of Shabbos & The Festivals - Making Space For MeaningThe Podcast where we go through the works of Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch Series on Now - Horeb Mitzvah #24 Part 1 Celebration Of Shabbos & The Festivals - Making Space For Meaning 2022-01-2610 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #23 Part 3 The Festivals The Means & Ends (The Significance of Ochel Nefesh)Mitzvah #23 Part 3 The Festivals The Means & Ends (What is Ochel Nefesh) Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch HOREB Mitzvah #23 Part 3 The Festivals The Means & Ends (What is Ochel Nefesh) Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch On the Weekly Parasha (30mins)* Wednesday morning 10:00 am Israel time (8:00 UK) Rabbi Simi Lerner https://zoom.us/j/95400043690?pwd=VXhlMnRjMUZ3Z3UxQmNpS0xSaTNNdz09 Code 613 2022-01-0309 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #23 Part 2 The Festivals Their Guidance & Spiritual WisdomRav Samson Raphael Hirsch HOREB Mitzvah #23 Part 2 The Festivals Their Guidance & Spiritual Wisdom Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch On the Weekly Parasha (30mins)* Wednesday morning 10:00 am Israel time (8:00 UK) Rabbi Simi Lerner https://zoom.us/j/95400043690?pwd=VXhlMnRjMUZ3Z3UxQmNpS0xSaTNNdz09 Code 613 2021-12-2309 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #23 Part 1 - The Festivals At Their Core a Summons by God? Or a Meeting?Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch HOREB Mitzvah #23 Part 1 The Festivals, At Their Core a Summons by God? Or a Meeting? Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch On the Weekly Parasha (30mins)* Wednesday morning 10:00 am Israel time (8:00 UK) https://zoom.us/j/95400043690?pwd=VXhlMnRjMUZ3Z3UxQmNpS0xSaTNNdz09 Code 613 2021-12-1512 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #22 - The Impetus For Future Growth Perspectives on Yom KippurMitzvah #22 - The impetus For Future Growth Perspectives on Yom Kippur To Join The Group https://chat.whatsapp.com/BP9e7MVfRez5Ek9VodLZLT Also On Spotify, Apple, Google & Audible under Judaism From Within Parasha Class 30mins Wednesday Morning 10:00 am Isreal time https://zoom.us/j/95400043690?pwd=VXhlMnRjMUZ3Z3UxQmNpS0xSaTNNdz09 Code 613 2021-12-0713 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #21 Part 2 - What Is a Melacha & Why Can‘t We Do it?Mitzvah #21 Part 2 - What Is a Melacha & Why Can't We Do it? To Join The Group https://chat.whatsapp.com/BP9e7MVfRez5Ek9VodLZLT Also On Spotify, Apple, Google & Audible under Judaism From Within 2021-11-2210 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #21 Part 1 - Why Don‘t We Do Work On Shabbos?Rav Hirsch Horeb Mitzvah #21 Part 1 - Why Don't We Do Work On Shabbos? To Join The Group https://chat.whatsapp.com/BP9e7MVfRez5Ek9VodLZLT Also On Spotify, Apple, Google & Audible under Judaism From Within 2021-11-1713 min

Judaism From WithinCategorization Of Mitzvot - We Now Transition From Torot To EdotGoing Through All the commandments in the Torah (bible) through the lines of Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch in his work HOREB We now Transition to the next Category Of Mitzvot From Torot To Edot Produced By Rabbi Simi Lerner 2021-11-0811 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #20 - Being An Advocate Of Love (Don Lacav Zuuzhot)Going Through All the commandments in the Torah (bible) through the lines of Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch in his work HOREB Mitzvah #20 - Being An Advocate Of Love (Don Lacav Zuuzhot) Produced By Rabbi Simi Lerner 2021-11-0108 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #19 Accepting Lashon Harah (Evil Talk) - Not Developing The VenomGoing Through All the commandments in the Torah (bible) through the lines of Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch in his work HOREB Mitzvah #19 Lashon Harah - Not Developing The Venom Produced By Rabbi Simi Lerner 2021-10-2509 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #18 Resentment- a Difficult sacrificeGoing Through All the commandments in the Torah (bible) through the lines of Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch in his work HOREB Mitzvah #18 Resentment- A Difficult sacrifice Produced By Rabbi Simi Lerner 2021-10-1808 min

Judaism From WithinMitzvah #17 Rachamim - The Key To Our HumanityGoing Through All the commandments in the Torah (bible) through the lines of Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch in his work HOREB Mitzvah #17 Rachamim - The Key To Our Humanity Produced By Rabbi Simi Lerner 2021-10-1007 min

Judaism From WithinMitzva #16 : Loving one‘s neighbour, Being an Instrument of his loveGoing Through All the commandments in the Torah (bible) through the lines of Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch in his work HOREB Mitzva #16: Loving one's neighbour, Being an Instrument of his love Produced By Rabbi Simi Lerner 2021-10-0307 min

Think TorahTorah Game Changers Ep. 5 | Rabbi Simi Lerner | Rav Hirsch's Philosophies, Education and In-person teachingRabbi Simi Lerner is a Jewish philosopher and educator. He is deeply connected to the writings of Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch. He has his own Podcast called Judaism From Within. Simi is launching a brand new podcast for Darchei Noam Yeshiva called Jewish Perspectives. He works hard to spread Torah every day both online and offline. Simi delivers classes for inspired TLV an outreach organization in Tel Aviv and before that had taught at the JLE in England. Simi and Ahron have a wide-ranging conversation about what he does and why he does it. They d...2020-11-2042 min