Judaism From Within

How the approach of parents and educators to fit each child into a specific framework of what they think Judaism is, can not only destroy the child but creates a perversion of the message that Judaism is trying to teach.
 
Rav Hirsch On The Weekly Parasha.

Torah portion Chayei Sarah - Why no after Life?
Throughout the bible, we see no mention of the next world, why? for the Jews one of the most central books, and no mention of the afterlife, why? 
 
Rav Hirsch On The Weekly Parasha

Mitzvah #68 - Shechita Intentional Action and Reflection
Explore Rav Hirsch's teachings on shechita, the Jewish method of slaughter, as a practice that demands intentionality and reflection. By confronting the act of taking life, shechita compels us to recognize the distinct nature of the human being and our unique role in the world.
Join us as we uncover how this mitzvah transforms a physical act into a profound spiritual and ethical lesson, bridging the realms of halacha, philosophy, and personal growth.

Vayera - Akedah, Abraham's failure? "From the Archives"
 
This week's Rav Hirsch covers the Binding of Isaac, a key event in Jewish history and theology. We'll address its challenging questions and build an approach to better understand the story. This approach also provides tools to respond to Immanuel Kant's powerful 18th-century critique of the Jewish moral framework.

Join us as we delve into Rav Hirsch's profound insights on ma'akhalei asurim—forbidden foods in Judaism, uncovering layers of meaning that extend beyond the table. In this episode, we also offer a recap of Rav Hirsch's unique halachic and symbolic approach, bridging law and philosophy in a way that transforms our understanding of everyday practices.

As we approach the High Holidays, many grapple with the underlying significance of this time. I'd like to explore some of the common struggles people face and share Rav Hirsch's powerful perspective on the shofar that deeply resonated with me. ( it was recoded a few years ago but still very on point)

Mitzvah #67: הרחקה מעריות - Guardians of the Mind: Mastering the Imagination & Fulfilling Your Noble MissionRav Hirsch On  שמירת עיניים & Cultivating Active Engagement in The World, His Perspective on Imagination, Parenting, and Personal Responsibility

Mitzvah #66: ערוה - Boundaries The Structure and Depth of Intimacy
 
Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch Horeb Reasons For Laws in Judaism
 
Rabbi Simi Lerner

Mitzvah #65: זנות - Foundations Of a Sexual Ethic
 
 
Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch Horeb Reasons For Laws in Judaism
 
Rabbi Simi Lerner

Mitzvah #64: פאת ראשכם - Cutting Hair & Beard - The Spiritual Significance of Hair & Male Modesty 
 
 
Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch Horeb Reasons For Laws in Judaism
 
Rabbi Simi Lerner