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

May 28, 2024

Mitzvah #63 - שרט - Scars and Symbols - Reflecting On Self Harm - Rav Hirsch On Jewish Law

May 28, 2024

13 min

Mitzvah #63 - שרט - Scars and Symbols: - Reflecting On Self Harm

Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch Horeb Reasons For Laws in Judaism

Rabbi Simi Lerner

May 9, 2024

Mitzvah #62 - מצוות שמירת נפש - Navigating The Question Of Suicide

May 9, 2024

12 min

Mitzvah #62 - מצוות שמירת נפש - Navigating The Question Of Suicide

Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch Horeb Reasons For Laws in Judaism

Rabbi Simi Lerner

Apr 8, 2024

Mitzvah #61 - קבורה Burial Of Dead - Fatalism & Responsibility

Apr 8, 2024

12 min

Mar 26, 2024

Mitzvah #60 - צער בעלי חיים Suffering Of Animals - Animal Rights & Man's Responsibility

Mar 26, 2024

12 min

Mitzvah #60 - צער בעלי חיים Suffering Of Animals - Animal Rights & Man's Responsibility

Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch Horeb Reasons For Laws in Judaism

Mar 5, 2024

Mitzvah #59 - אתו ואת־בנו - Mother & Child - Centrality Of Love in Relation With God

Mar 5, 2024

9 min

Mitzvah #59 - אתו ואת־בנו - Mother & Child - Centrality Of Love in Relation With God

Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch Horeb Reasons For Laws in Judaism

Feb 19, 2024

Mitzvah #58 - שילוח הקן Sending Away The Mother Bird - Social Responsibility & The Value Of Gender Roles

Feb 19, 2024

12 min

Mitzvah #58 - שילוח הקן Sending Away The Mother Bird - Social Responsibility & The Value Of Gender Roles

Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch Horeb Reasons For Laws in Judaism

Feb 7, 2024

Mitzvah #57 Part 2 - Dairy Dilemma - Milk & Meat Its symbolic & Moral Significance

Feb 7, 2024

11 min

Mitzvah #57 Part 2 - Dairy Dilemma - Milk & Meat Its symbolic & Moral Significance

Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch Horeb Reasons For Laws in Judaism

Jan 23, 2024

Mitzvah #57 Significance Of כלים - Part 1 - Its Moral Message

Jan 23, 2024

12 min

Mitzvah #57 Significance Of כלים - Part 1 - The Moral Message From Nature

Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch Horeb Reasons For Laws in Judaism

Jan 7, 2024

Mitzvah #56 Don’t Destroy בל תשחית - What’s Wong With Morden Environmentalism

Jan 7, 2024

13 min

Mitzvah #56 Don't Destroy בל תשחית - What's Wong With Morden Environmentalism Destruction
Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch Horeb Reasons For Laws in Judaism

Dec 28, 2023

Chukim - And Why They Have A Rational Principle

Dec 28, 2023

10 min

Chukim - And How They Have A Rational Principle

Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch Horeb Reasons For Laws in Judaism

Rabbi Simi Lerner

Originally from Edgware, UK, Rabbi Simi Lerner now lives in Bet Shemesh, Israel, with his wife, Rivka, and four sons. He returned to Israel after lecturing in UK universities for the JLE. Simi has a passion for understanding and articulating the teachings of 19th century's great teacher, Rav Samson Rafael Hirsch. One of the aspects he tries to incorporate into his life is the multifaceted approach a Jew takes in the world. To that end, Rabbi Lerner teaches Jewish philosophy and Rav Hirsch for Midreshet Rachel, Midreshet Tehilla and Shapells and at iTV in Tel Aviv, has a popular weekly podcast, "Judaism from Within" and Podcast discussions with his wife on Ou Torah, and lectures online for various organizations. He is also a licensed electrician by trade, and teaches woodworking to youth in his neighbourhood.

any questions please be in touch simmylerner@gmail.com