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

Jul 13, 2023

Mitzvha #45 - To Strike Or Kill - The Denial Of Meaning (Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch Reasons For Laws in Judaism)

Jul 13, 2023

10 min

Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch Horeb Reasons For the Laws in Judaism

Mitzvha #45 - To Strike Or Kill - The Denial Of Meaning

Jun 22, 2023

Mitzvah #44 - Justice - Intersection of Love and Justice

Jun 22, 2023

12 min

Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch Horeb Reasons For the Laws in Judaism

Mitzvah #44 - Justice - Intersection of Love and Justice

Jun 12, 2023

Rav Hirsch’s Lens On The Goal Of God’s Law - From Edot To Mishpatim

Jun 12, 2023

11 min

Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch Horeb Reasons For the Laws in Judaism

The Goal Of God's Law - Transition from Edot To Mishpatim

May 31, 2023

Mitzvah #43 - Part 2 : Aveilus - Reflection On Where We Come From & Where We All Must Go

May 31, 2023

8 min

Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch Horeb Reasons For the Laws in Judaism
Mitzvah #43 - Part 2 : Aveilus - Reflection On Where We Come From & Where We All Must Go

May 15, 2023

Mitzvah #43 - Part 1: Aveilus - Emotional Recognition Of Our Humanity

May 15, 2023

11 min

Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch Horeb Reasons For the Laws in Judaism
Mitzvah #43 - Part 1: Aveilus - Emotional Recognition Of Our Humanity

Apr 28, 2023

Mitzvah #42 - Part 2: Ma’aser - Holistically Serving G-d

Apr 28, 2023

10 min

Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch Horeb Reasons For the Laws in Judaism
Mitzvah #42 - Part 2: Ma'aser - Holistically Serving G-d

Apr 19, 2023

Rav Hirsch Mitzvah #42 Part 1 CHALLAH - No greater enemy than Success

Apr 19, 2023

8 min

Rav Hirsch Mitzvah #42 Part 1 CHALLAH - No greater enemy than Success

Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch Horeb Reasons For the Laws in Judaism

Mar 19, 2023

Rav Hirsch Mitzvah #41 Bechor - Rejection Of Child Ownership

Mar 19, 2023

12 min

Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch Horeb Reasons For the Laws in Judaism Mitzvah #40 Bechor - Rejection Of Child Ownership

Mar 9, 2023

Rav Hirsch Mitzvah #40 Mezuzah - Not Just Another Talisman

Mar 9, 2023

11 min

Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch Horeb Resons For the Laws in Judaism
Mitzvah #39 Tzitzit Part 2 - In limits There Is Freedom

Feb 21, 2023

Mitzvah #39 Tzitzit Part 2 - In limits There Is Freedom

Feb 21, 2023

8 min

Mitzvah #39 Tzitzit Part 2 - In limits There Is Freedom

Horeb Hirsch Samson Raphael

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