Judaism From Within

Rav 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?

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

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
 
 

In 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.

Shemot - 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

Mitzvah #68 - מאכלים אסורים Part 3 - Eating with Intent
The Symbolic Depth of KashrutWhy 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.

Chanukah 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 

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

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

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