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
Episodes
Wednesday Feb 06, 2019
Sunday Jan 27, 2019
Mishpatim - Justice Humanism and Morality
Sunday Jan 27, 2019
Sunday Jan 27, 2019
This week we take a step back we look at the epilogue to the 10 commandments and the prologue to the civic and society Laws. The pillars of what it means to live the Jewish mission.
Thursday Jan 24, 2019
Wednesday Jan 16, 2019
Beshalach - Work ethic
Wednesday Jan 16, 2019
Wednesday Jan 16, 2019
Hi, this week’s post was challenging yet rewarding. Rav Hirsch goes into depth about the Manna the Jewish people received daily in the desert, and we can all learn invaluable lessons from his insights.
Tuesday Jan 08, 2019
Parshat Boh
Tuesday Jan 08, 2019
Tuesday Jan 08, 2019
This week, we take a closer look at one of the first commandments in the Torah, the bringing of the Korban Pessach. From the details of this Mitzwah we can glean amazing guidelines for our Torah-based life
Tuesday Jan 01, 2019
Parshat Vaerah -\o Me As A Nation
Tuesday Jan 01, 2019
Tuesday Jan 01, 2019
This week, we discuss the name that G-d bestows upon us – He will make us “a nation” to Him. What exactly does this mean and how does this differ with all other religions and nations? And additionally, how does this statement show us our role in the world? Find out this week. Enjoy
Thursday Dec 27, 2018
Parashat Shemot - First Born
Thursday Dec 27, 2018
Thursday Dec 27, 2018
In this weeks section, Rav Hirsch focuses on the phonetic aspect of a word used by G-d to describe us, leading to deep and thought-provoking messages for us to take from. Enjoy.
Thursday Dec 20, 2018
Parshat Vayechi
Thursday Dec 20, 2018
Thursday Dec 20, 2018
For this week’s parsha, Rav Hirsch uses some out-of-place sounding words to teach us a lesson on prayer. Join us for the last Hirsch Podcast this series and be inspired!
Inwards facing
Tuesday Dec 11, 2018
Parshat Vayigash
Tuesday Dec 11, 2018
Tuesday Dec 11, 2018
This week, we learn a fundamental insight in to the nature of the Jewish nation throughout history. Assimilation versus Segregation – which is truly better for us as a nation? Learn how Rav Hirsch teaches us this lesson in this weeks parsha, enjoy.
Thursday Dec 06, 2018
Parsha Mikeits
Thursday Dec 06, 2018
Thursday Dec 06, 2018
In this week’s Parsha, Rav Hirsch discusses some interesting wording concerning the birth of Yosef’s two sons – Menashe and Ephraim. See how the wording teaches us lessons valuable for our lives in the diaspora now.So valuable in fact, that we bless all our sons to be like Menashe and Ephraim still today. Enjoy.
Rabbi Simi Lerner
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