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

Jan 31, 2023

Mitzvah #39 Tzitzit Part 1 - Reality Of Not Living In An Enchanted World

Jan 31, 2023

8 min

Mitzvah #39 Tzitzit Part 1 - Reality Of Not Living In An Enchanted World
Horeb Hirsch Samson Raphael

Jan 20, 2023

Mitzvah #38 - Tefillin Part 2: The Mind In Service Of the Hand & Meaning of Torah Lishmah

Jan 20, 2023

10 min

Mitzvah #39 - Tefillin Part 2: The Mind In Service Of the Hand & Meaning of Torah Lishmah
Horeb Hirsch Samson Raphael

Jan 12, 2023

Mitzvah #38 - Tefillin Part 1: The Symbol Of Integration & Refection

Jan 12, 2023

11 min

Mitzvah #38 - Tefillin Part 1: The Symbol Of Integration & Refection

Dec 8, 2022

Mitzvah #37 - Gid Hanasheh : Symbol Of Cosmic Importance

Dec 8, 2022

13 min

Mitzvah #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

Nov 29, 2022

Mitzvah #36 Brit Milah (Circumcision) - Part 3 Grounding The Spirit In The PERIA & MILAH

Nov 29, 2022

10 min

Horeb 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

Nov 16, 2022

Mitzvah #36 Brit Milah (Circumcision) - Part 2 Philosophical Underpinning & Its Spirit

Nov 16, 2022

9 min

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

Nov 14, 2022

Mitzvah #36 Brit Milah (Circumcision) - Part 1 Purpose & Context

Nov 14, 2022

12 min

Mitzvah #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.

Oct 1, 2022

Yom Kippur Special - Confession Not to Man or God - Horeb - OU Torah

Oct 1, 2022

6 min

Yom Kippur Special - Confession Not to Man or God

Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch On Vidui

Sep 21, 2022

Rosh Hashanah Special - The Shofar Grounded Meaning - Horeb

Sep 21, 2022

13 min

Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch On The Shofar

Rosh Hashanah Special - The Shofar Grounded Meaning

Sep 14, 2022

Mitzvah #35 Chodesh - The Moon Tracing its Symbolism

Sep 14, 2022

12 min

Mitzvah #35 Chodesh - The Moon Tracing its Symbolism
Horeb Rabbi Samson Hirsch's brilliant exploration of the philosophy underlying the details of practical religious observances.

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