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

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Episodes

5 hours ago

Don’t Dilute Sinai - Holding Torah in a modern world Rav Hirsch on Shavot ( Sivan Collective Writings IV)

5 hours ago

Don’t Dilute Sinai - Holding Torah in a modern world Rav Hirsch on Shavot ( Sivan Collective Writings IV)

7 days ago

*Pirkei Avot פרק ג through Samson Raphael Hirsch

7 days ago

Pirkei Avot פרק ג through Samson Raphael Hirsch - The Philosophy of the Table: Mortality, Meaning, and the Yoke of Burdens

Thursday Apr 23, 2026

Pirkei Avot פרק ב through Samson Raphael Hirsch

Thursday Apr 23, 2026

*Pirkei Avot פרק ב* through Samson Raphael Hirsch
Torah as a Way of life, and a This-Worldly Vision of reward books and poverty

Thursday Apr 16, 2026

Pirkei Avot פרק א with Samson Raphael Hirsch

Thursday Apr 16, 2026

Pirkei Avot פרק א Through Samson Raphael Hirsch
on divine origin, the danger of moral posturing, the sanctity of the home and marriage, and the democratization of Torah learning

Sunday Mar 29, 2026

4 Cups & The Relevance of Freedom To Life Today - Rav Hirsch on Freedom ( Collective Writings IV)

Sunday Mar 29, 2026

4 Cups & The Relevance of Freedom To Life Today - Rav Hirsch on Freedom ( Collective Writings IV)

Thursday Mar 26, 2026

From Wonder To Wisdom & Dealing With a Cynical Child - Rav Hirsch on חנוך ( Collective Writings III)

Thursday Mar 26, 2026

From Wonder To Wisdom & Dealing With a Cynical Child - Rav Hirsch on חנוך ( Collective Writings III)

Sunday Mar 22, 2026

The Tyranny of Predictability: The Shepherd and the God Who Breaks the System ( Collective Writings II)

Sunday Mar 22, 2026

The Tyranny of Predictability: The Shepherd and the God Who Breaks the System ( Collective Writings II)
Samson Raphael Hirsch On pesach

Wednesday Mar 18, 2026

The Cruelest Month and Its Answer: How Pesach Reframes Time, Space, Self, and Suffering (Nissan I Collective Witings)

Wednesday Mar 18, 2026

The Cruelest Month and Its Answer: How Pesach Reframes Time, Space, Self, and Suffering (Nissan I Rav Hirsch Collective Witings)

Sunday Mar 15, 2026

The Magna Carta of Pesach: How Slaves Became Individuals (Collective Writings VI)

Sunday Mar 15, 2026

The Magna Carta of Pesach: How Slaves Became Individuals (Collective Writings VI)

Monday Mar 02, 2026

Rav Hirsch on Purim: Meaning in Hindsight — and the Courage and Sacrifice of Our Soldiers

Monday Mar 02, 2026

Rav Hirsch on Purim: Meaning in Hindsight — and the Courage and Sacrifice of Our Soldiers

Rabbi Simi Lerner

Originally from Edgware, UK, Rabbi Simi Lerner now lives in Bet Shemesh, Israel, with his wife, Rivka, and four sons. He returned to Israel after lecturing in UK universities for the JLE. Simi has a passion for understanding and articulating the teachings of 19th century's great teacher, Rav Samson Rafael Hirsch. One of the aspects he tries to incorporate into his life is the multifaceted approach a Jew takes in the world. To that end, Rabbi Lerner teaches Jewish philosophy and Rav Hirsch for Midreshet Rachel, Midreshet Tehilla and Shapells and at iTV in Tel Aviv, has a popular weekly podcast, "Judaism from Within" and Podcast discussions with his wife on Ou Torah, and lectures online for various organizations. He is also a licensed electrician by trade, and teaches woodworking to youth in his neighbourhood.

any questions please be in touch simmylerner@gmail.com