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
Sunday Jul 12, 2020
Sunday Jul 12, 2020
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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Tuesday Jul 07, 2020
Tuesday Jul 07, 2020
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
Wednesday Jul 01, 2020
Wednesday Jul 01, 2020
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
Tuesday Jun 23, 2020
Tuesday Jun 23, 2020
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
Tuesday Jun 16, 2020
Tuesday Jun 16, 2020
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
Tuesday May 26, 2020
Tuesday May 26, 2020
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
Monday May 11, 2020
Monday May 11, 2020
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
Wednesday May 06, 2020
Wednesday May 06, 2020
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
Wednesday Apr 29, 2020
Wednesday Apr 29, 2020
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
Tuesday Apr 21, 2020
Tuesday Apr 21, 2020
This week we dive into a perplexing issue at the start of this week's Parasha
The imbalance between the sexes? in an understand this Rav Hirsch develops key terms & concepts, and we walk away with an enriched understanding of a divisive topic IMPURITY
Rav Hirsch On THe Weekly Parasha
Rabbi Simi Lerner
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