Judaism From Within
A tribute to the legacy of Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch Why This Title? It was his motto ’sich selbst begreifendes Ju dentum ’, Judaism understood from within, a term that encapsulates Rav Hirsch’s approach of diving into the essence of Judaism, viewing it through its inherent structures rather than through external lenses. Under the ”Topical Resources” , you’ll find additional Topics
A tribute to the legacy of Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch Why This Title? It was his motto ’sich selbst begreifendes Ju dentum ’, Judaism understood from within, a term that encapsulates Rav Hirsch’s approach of diving into the essence of Judaism, viewing it through its inherent structures rather than through external lenses. Under the ”Topical Resources” , you’ll find additional Topics
Episodes
Jan 22, 2025
Jan 22, 2025
10 min
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
Jan 22, 2025
10 min
Jan 14, 2025
Jan 14, 2025
15 min
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.
Jan 14, 2025
15 min
Jan 14, 2025
Shemot - Forgotten Humanism Of the Modern World
Jan 14, 2025
Jan 14, 2025
12 min
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
Jan 14, 2025
12 min
Dec 26, 2024
Dec 26, 2024
14 min
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.
Dec 26, 2024
14 min
Dec 23, 2024
Chanukah - Beware The Simplifies
Dec 23, 2024
Dec 23, 2024
12 min
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
Dec 23, 2024
12 min
Dec 19, 2024
Dec 19, 2024
13 min
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
Dec 19, 2024
13 min
Dec 12, 2024
Dec 12, 2024
12 min
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
Dec 12, 2024
12 min
Dec 5, 2024
Dec 5, 2024
10 min
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
Dec 5, 2024
10 min
Nov 29, 2024
Nov 29, 2024
12 min
How 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.
Nov 29, 2024
12 min
Nov 21, 2024
Nov 21, 2024
11 min
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
Nov 21, 2024
11 min

Rabbi Simi Lerner
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