Judaism From Within

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.
 
Rav Hirsch On THe Weekly Parasha

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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https://www.amazon.com/Judaism-Reclaimed-Philosophy-Theology-Torah/dp/1946351784
 
 
 
 

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
 
Rav Hirsch On THe Weekly Parasha

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.
 
Rav Hirsch On THe Weekly Parasha

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.
 
Rav Hirsch On THe Weekly Parasha

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.
 
Rav Hirsch On THe Weekly Parasha

Shavuot - rejection of divine worship

Shavuot - rejection of divine worship, with the upcoming festival as our background we do a deep dive into some of the most commonly used religious concepts and show how they can be misused. 
also the Quote From Rav Hirsch "I would provisionally close all synagogues for a hundred years" explained

Bechukotai - Give the Devil its due ( & I'm making Aliyai)

This week we see Rav Hirsch Shifts how we look at two classic Jewish concepts, ones that seemingly have no connection.
1) The Devil
2) the Giving Of Massa (tithes) 
hope you enjoy 
 
Rav Hirsch On THe Weekly Parasha

Emor - On the worship of DEATH

In this weeks podcast we will approach two points 1. The Torah commandment to tear our garments when encountering death and the danger of falling in to practices of death worship2. The special relevance that this commandment holds to the Cohen (priest) and his responsibilitie, as well as how it reflects on us. From these two seemingly peripheral concepts Rav Hirsch draws out for us fundamental goals and methods of Judaism as a whole.
 
Rav Hirsch On THe Weekly Parasha

Acharei Mot - The Drama of growth ancient & modern

Acharei Mot - The Drama of growth ancient & modern
 Something very disconnected both practically and religiously form our daily lives. The Chen Godol (Hight Priest) and the changing of his clothes we see being reduced and encapsulated into a system that speaks to us today.
 
Rav Hirsch On THe Weekly Parasha