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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Tuesday Mar 03, 2020
Tuesday Mar 03, 2020
This week we ask what is it with the cloths? why are they morally significant both for the Priest & the people. We then take on one item and show how with a deep appreciation for symbolism the profound message of growth and meaning come forth.
Tuesday Feb 25, 2020
Tuesday Feb 25, 2020
This week's discussion we show how an appreciation of both of the materials and the components that made up the Tabernacle a powerful message of Jewish meaning arises
Based off the writings of Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch
Wednesday Jan 15, 2020
Wednesday Jan 15, 2020
in this weeks discussion we take two of the most fuggy terms in religion faith & God what do we mean by these two terms? and why is it so central to know this in a modern context.
Rav Hirsch On The Weekly Parasha
Tuesday Jan 07, 2020
Tuesday Jan 07, 2020
Mummification?
We return with a seemingly unimportant side point in the biblical narrative. But with a sensitivity to the symbolic significance and underlying philosophic roots of Judaism, we can come away with a relevant and profound appreciation of the Jewish outlook.
Rav Hirsch On The Weekly Parasha
Monday Nov 25, 2019
Monday Nov 25, 2019
This week we really hit on a major theme in Jewish education and education in general. Drawing on the biblical narrative to illuminate a key message.
Rav Hirsch On The Weekly Parasha
Wednesday Nov 06, 2019
Wednesday Nov 06, 2019
In this week's discussion on the weekly Parasha we turn to the story of the covenant with Abraham, the father of the Jewish people. We take the unique approach, we discuss his age. We Ask why a seemingly routine piece of information is absolutely Central to an integrated Jewish worldview hope you enjoy.
Monday Oct 28, 2019
Monday Oct 28, 2019
this week we go through a proclamation by Noach at the end of the Parash, we delve into the symbolic significance of this truly profound and far-reaching statement.
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Wednesday Oct 23, 2019
Wednesday Oct 23, 2019
Genesis or Bereishit is the beginning, we look at this very old narrative though the symbolic lense of Rav Hirsch. We bring to light two fundamental principles in Jewish philosophy, as well as a few opening remarks on other possible approaches one could take.
Science, Creation & Pantheism
Sunday Oct 06, 2019
Sunday Oct 06, 2019
Yom Kippur - Confession not to Man or God
Jewish high holiday discussion what do we mean by confession?
Wednesday Sep 25, 2019
Wednesday Sep 25, 2019
Rosh Hashanah - Meaning Neglected
we go though some fundamental issues people have with the high holidays and an approach to the Shofer I found truly powerful
have a wonderful new year
Rabbi Simi Lerner
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