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

46 minutes ago

Rav Hirsch on The Danger of a Life Half Asleep & The Gift of Living Awake ( Elul Collective Writings II)

46 minutes ago

9 min

Rav Hirsch on The Danger of a Life Half Asleep & The Gift of Living Awake ( Elul Collective Writings II)

Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch

46 minutes ago

9 min

49 minutes ago

Mitzvah #89 - Why Vengeance Makes Sense, and Why We Must Rise Above It Rav Hirsch

49 minutes ago

9 min

Mitzvah #89 - Why Vengeance Makes Sense, and Why We Must Rise Above It

Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch

49 minutes ago

9 min

7 days ago

No Room for Chance Rav Hirsch on Taking Responsibility for Our Lives ( Elul Collective Writings I)

7 days ago

11 min

No Room for ChanceRav Hirsch on Taking Responsibility for Our Lives ( Elul Collective Writings I)

7 days ago

11 min

Aug 12, 2026

Mitzvah #88 - its Not Yours Until It's Given — from tzedakah to gemiluth chasadim, on a foundation of peace Rav Hirsch

Aug 12, 2026

9 min

Mitzvah #88 - its Not Yours Until It's Given — from tzedakah to gemiluth chasadim, on a foundation of peace
Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch

Aug 12, 2026

9 min

Aug 12, 2026

Mitzvah #87 - The Moment It Becomes Yours A Reminder, Right at the Threshold, That It Isn't Rav Hirsch

Aug 12, 2026

7 min

Mitzvah #87 - The Moment It Becomes Yours A Reminder, Right at the Threshold, That It Isn't
HOREB Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch

Aug 12, 2026

7 min

Jul 28, 2026

Pirkei Avot פרק ו through Samson Raphael Hirsch -The Meaning of Torah Lishmah - When Torah Leaves You Unchanged

Jul 28, 2026

13 min

Pirkei Avot פרק ו through Samson Raphael Hirsch -The Meaning of Torah Lishmah - When Torah Leaves You Unchanged

Jul 28, 2026

13 min

Jul 6, 2026

Mitzvah #86 - Supporting Neighbors - A Vested Life & the Ethics of Wealth Rav Hirsch

Jul 6, 2026

9 min

Mitzvah #86 - Supporting Neighbors - A Vested Life & the Ethics of Wealth Rav Hirsch

Jul 6, 2026

9 min

Jun 25, 2026

Pirkei Avot פרק ה through Samson Raphael Hirsch - The Moral Architecture of the World

Jun 25, 2026

12 min

Pirkei Avot פרק ה through Samson Raphael Hirsch - The Moral Architecture of the World

Jun 25, 2026

12 min

Jun 11, 2026

Walking Through the Underworld with Rav Hirsch Naftali Niftauti (Collective Writing IX)

Jun 11, 2026

21 min

Walking Through the Underworld with Rav Hirsch Naftali Niftauti (Collective Writing IX)

Jun 11, 2026

21 min

Jun 4, 2026

Pirkei Avot פרק ד through Samson Raphael Hirsch - 4 Lenses On The Self

Jun 4, 2026

13 min

Pirkei Avot פרק ד through Samson Raphael Hirsch - 4 Lenses On The Self

Jun 4, 2026

13 min

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