Judaism From Within

Nitzavim - Reflection Responsibility & Why The Facts Matter

Rav Shimshon Raphael Hirsch gives us an insight into the inner structure of the human personality form a Torah lens. At the same time he answers an age-old question of why we start the Amida (prayers) with mentioning wisdom and knowledge.
 
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Ki Tavo - Humanism Under a Rock

This week we approach a classic split in Jewish thought, the Torah's particular focus on the Jewish people and at the same time the Torah's fundamental place for all of humanity. We will also discover where the Oral tradition stands from a traditional Jewish world view. 

Eikev - Havdalah finally an approach I can relate to

Havdalah what is it and how are the 3 aspects of it, a drink, spices, and fire meaningful. 
 
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Va'etchanan - When popular opinion says the mind is an illusion

In this week's discussion, we dive headlong into one of philosophy's hardest questions- the nature of the mind.
Rav Hirsch shows us how a phrase in this weeks parashah so often understood as self-preservation, however delving deeper, we get a profound warning to protect our understanding of God and the Soul

Devarim - Desert Cancel Culture

We show with sensitivity to the context of the Jewish journey both a personal message and one for today's society. This is all brought to life with the use of today's cultural climate as a metaphor.
 
Based on the teachings of Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch Jewish Philosopher teacher and leader.
 
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Meaning & Mitzvot Symbolism & Law

UNIQUE AND PROFOUND: THE HIRSCHIAN WORLD OF BIBLICAL SYMBOLISM
Special podcast - appearing on Judaism Reclaimed Rabbi S Phillips
this week we delve into the world of meaning & Mitzvot and how Rav Hirsch brings it out with symbolism.
We elaborate on how this method is both personally relevant as well as true to our human nature.
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Balak - Eugenics, Darwin & Ancient gods

This week Rav Hirsch shows how a scientific theory can be highjacked. Already in his time in the case of Karl Marx with economics or with Herbert Spencer with society, and this all being an eco of an old pagan god Baal Peor
 
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Chukat - Red Cows, Alchemy & Toppling Statues

a red Cow the Para Aduma is one of the Torah's commandments that has always left people at a loss, but this week Rav Hirsch gives us a glimpse into its inner workings and meaning.
And for good measure and to keep it contemporary we also mention the symbolic intention of pulling down statues.
 
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Korach – is Judaism still of interest?

This week we see two aspects of the jewish faith that are key in transmitting and presenting Judaism in a relevant interesting way to the next generation.
 
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Shelach - The weave of our mission

This week Rav Hirsch gives us access to one of the most powerful but at the same time easily accessible Jewish symbols Tzitzit, at the same time elaborating the deep background that enriches it.
 
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