Best Israel Religion Podcasts (2024)

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Bava Batra 39 - Shabbat August 3, 28 Tamuz 27:00

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If the original owner protests if a possessor is profiting from the land, but tells the witnesses not to let the possessor know, is the protest effective? The Gemara brings several variations of this type of situation and the rulings of different rabbis in each one, depending on the language used. In front of how many people does one need to protes…

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Bava Batra 38 - August 2, 27 Tamuz 24:03

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Study Guide Bava Batra 38 There are three different regions for creating a chazaka on land, meaning that if the land is in one region and the owner is in a different region, one cannot prove ownership by benefitting from the produce for three years. Rabbi Yehuda disagrees and explains the reason for three years is exactly for this type of scenario …

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Everyone Wants a King | Rev David Pileggi 40:29

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Contrary to God’s will the people of Israel clamored for a king. They were desperate for security, especially from the Philistines, but were forewarned by Samuel the prophet that the burden of kingship would be crushing. Even David, the most ideal of rulers ended up abusing his power as seen in rape and murder (Bathsheba/Uriah). And when Jesus feed…

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Bava Batra 37 - August 1, 26 Tamuz 27:17

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The Gemara continues to discuss whether plowing can create a chazaka on land. This issue was a subject of debate by many rabbis. If one benefits from only 10 out of 30 trees (that are growing in a field of three beit sea) each year (and each year a different ten), one can still create a chazaka on the whole field, both according to the rabbis and R…

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Why I Live in Israel 2:01

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On today’s program, Fellowship’s C.J. Burroughs continues his conversation with Adele Raemer, a writer, teacher, mother, and grandmother, on growing up in America.

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PHINEHAS (First Haftarah of Affliction) | Jeremiah 1:1-2:3 with Philip Morrow 25:06

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Instead of connecting thematically to the Parashah this week, our Haftarah begins the first of 3 weeks of "Affliction," commemorating the period of fasting between 17 Tammuz and 9 of Av in the Hebrew calendar. Marked as the saddest part of the Jewish year, we commiserate with the "weeping prophet," Jeremiah.…

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BALAK | Micah 5:6-6:8 with John Arnold 53:16

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BALAK | Micah 5:6-6:8 with John Arnold by Christ Church JerusalemBy Christ Church Jerusalem

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Menuchah Armel and her book Straight to the Plate 14:51

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On this episode of “613 Books” podcast, producer and host Heather Dean speaks with caterer, workshop leader, and author of the recipe book “Straight to the Plate,” Menuchah Armel.The onset of “The Nine Days” of National mourning is Rosh Chodesh Av, when we diminish or “decrease our joy.” Among the laws and customs of these days is refraining from e…

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Bava Batra 36 - July 31, 25 Tamuz 33:38

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Today's daf is sponsored by Ariele Mortkowitz for the refuah shleima of Aliza Yehudit bat Malka Esther. "For the merit of healing and continued health and long life." Several assumptions about human behavior are used to determine ownership. One generally doesn't bring tools and harvest in a field that is not one's own. One wouldn't protest land tha…

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THE RITUAL LAW | Judges 11:1-33 with Krystal White 28:52

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THE RITUAL LAW | Judges 11:1-33 with Krystal White by Christ Church JerusalemBy Christ Church Jerusalem

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KORAH | 1 Samuel 11:14-12:22 with Philip Morrow 35:02

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In one of the Old Testaments most famous stories of rebellion and destruction, we investigate the particular sin of Korah and see how the prophet Samuel (himself a descendent of Korah) would have seen his own history intertwined with his ancestor's sin.By Christ Church Jerusalem

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Is There a God on Earth? | Rev John Arnold 43:20

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"Is there a God in Heaven?" Many of us are quick to answer, "Yes!" and wait expectantly to see our God face to face when we join Him there. But another question presses our day-to-day faith: "Is there a God on Earth?" This second question forces us to remember that we cannot (re)create God in our own image. Clearly, His sovereignty defies our expec…

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The Boat Will Get You Home | Rev Yoel Ben David 29:46

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Like clouds and waves at sea, doubts often leave us disoriented, unsure of where to go or whether we even began going the right way. Rather than avoid them with shame, we can embrace them as defining moments: opportunities to rid ourselves of false assurances and better engage reality as it is. As Christians, we can always look to the living exampl…

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SEND SCOUTS | Joshua 2:1-24 with David Pileggi 1:15

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Spying and lying may seem counterintuitive for the people of God, but the story of Rahab requires a context more complicated than some modern paradigms of morality. There is a righteousness to her behavior, and this week we discuss what that is.By Christ Church Jerusalem

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A Prophet in His Hometown | Rev David Pileggi (7.7.2024) 46:53

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The rejection of Jesus at Nazareth is not inherently a Jewish rejection of the Messiah's teachings–his followers would go on to other Jewish towns that received that same message. The call of discipleship is holistic and thus it demands a humble approach to the one in whose pattern a disciple would be molded. Where that humility (otherwise seen in …

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WHEN YOU RAISE THE LAMPS | Zechariah 2:14-4:7 with Phil Morrow 1:14

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The Menorah is the most ancient and unique symbol of the Jewish people, and it is central to Zechariah's (puzzling) vision detailed in chapters 2–4. This week, we look at the symbolism and significance of the Menorah in early Israelite worship to see Zechariah's own messianic hope on full display.By Christ Church Jerusalem

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Arriving at Kibbutz Nirim 2:01

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Today, Fellowship’s CJ Burroughs continues his conversation with an Israeli Kibbutz resident sharing her story on last year’s October 7th Hamas attacks.

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Bava Batra 35 - July 30, 24 Tamuz 29:17

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Two people claimed they had each inherited a particular piece of land from their fathers. Rav Nachman ruled that the stronger one prevails. How is this case different from two people claiming ownership of an item by having a document of sale or gift issued on the same date where Rav and Shmuel disagree - one holds it is divided and the other that i…

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A Call to Action 2:01

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On today’s program, Fellowship President and CEO Yael Eckstein shares a teaching from the Book of Exodus.

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Bava Batra 34 - July 29, 23 Tamuz 23:18

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The Gemara rejects the comparison of the case that came before Abaye where there was only one witness to the case of the naska (silver bricks) of Rabbi Abba. There was a case in which two people claimed ownership over a boat and the law of "may the stronger one prevail (kol d'alim g'var)," was applicable. But one of them asked the court to seize th…

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Matot Masei 5784: Choosing the East 37:18

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What happens when a collective seeks fulfillment outside the promised land? In this episode, Rabbi Tzvi Hirschfield and Rabbi Leon Morris delve into the intriguing narrative of the two and a half tribes—Reuven, Gad, and half of Menashe—who choose to … Read the rest The post Matot Masei 5784: Choosing the East first appeared on Elmad Online Learning…

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Bava Batra 33 - July 28, 22 Tamuz 29:38

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More cases regarding disagreements about land ownership are discussed. Rava bar Sharshom was living on property that others claimed belonged to orphans. What did he do to try to prove he was the owner? Was his claim accepted? Another involved a disagreement about heirs - which was the closer relative who was supposed to inherit the property? Since …

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A Family Affair 2:01

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On today’s program, Fellowship’s C.J. Burroughs continues his story of a Hungarian professor who was named Righteous Among the nations for hiding a Jewish woman in his family’s apartment until the war ended.

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Bava Batra 32 - Shabbat July 27, 21 Tamuz 28:41

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Rav Nachman was not concerned that overturning a court ruling based on new testimony would cause a lack of respect for the courts in the future. He relied on the ruling of Rabbi Elazar and Rabban Shimon ben Gamliel who disagreed with other tannaim in a case involving a kohen about whom there was concern that he was the son of a kohen and a divorcee…

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Bava Batra 31 - July 26, 20 Tamuz 28:04

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The Gemara brings several cases that came before the courts regarding property ownership claims. In the first case, Rava ruled that the possessor's claim is believed since if the possessor was lying, he could have made a better claim (ma li l'shaker). But Abaye said this wasn't accepted as witnesses testified against the claim and a ma li l'shaker …

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The Yom Kippur War Broke Out 2:01

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Today, Fellowship’s CJ Burroughs speaks with Adele Raemer, a survivor of last year’s October 7th Hamas attacks inside Israel.

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Bava Batra 30 - July 25, 19 Tamuz 39:30

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Today's daf is sponsored by Rina Bar David in loving memory of Daniel Natan ben Yocheved and Binyamin. A debate between Rav Nachman and Rava is brought to contradict their ruling in the previous case. However, distinctions are made between the two cases and they conclude that there are no inconsistencies in their positions. Rava rules that if the o…

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Come and Visit the Holy Land 2:01

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On today’s program, Fellowship President and CEO Yael Eckstein continues her conversation with the chief of staff for Magen David Adom, who thanks the Christian supporters of the Fellowship.

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Bava Batra 29 - July 24, 18 Tamuz 40:58

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Today's daf is sponsored by Masha and Yisroel Rotman in loving memory of Masha's father, Solomon Maltz, Shlomo Emanuel ben Yaakov Yitzchok, on his 20th yahrzeit. “It was very important to Ta that his daughters receive a good Jewish education, and he respected Torah learning immensely. He would have been proud that I am learning the Daf Yomi.” Rava …

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Aleeza Ben Shalom and her Book Matchmaker Matchmaker Interview Part 1 13:30

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Aleeza Ben Shalom, the first guest on Season One of this podcast is back in Season Two, this time give producer-host Heather Dean’s listeners a first look (or shall we say listen) at Aleeza’s forthcoming book, Matchmaker, Matchmaker, Find Me a Love that Lasts.”Check out Aleeza’s fresh, new yet traditional insights about dating for marriage. Aleeza …

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We Serve Everyone 2:01

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Today, Fellowship President and CEO Yael Eckstein continues her conversation on how Irael’s emergency response service does not discriminate those in need.

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Bava Batra 28 - July 23 - 17 Tamuz 41:55

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Today's daf is sponsored by Mark Goldstein in honor of Rena Septee Goldstein's birthday! "Happy birthday to my wonderful wife and daf partner!" After three years of uncontested use of land or property, a possessor's claim of purchase or gift is sufficient to prove ownership without documentation (chazaka). For non-irrigated fields, partial use in t…

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A Ticket to Heaven 2:01

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On today’s program, Fellowship President and CEO Yael Eckstein shares a teaching from the Book of Exodus.

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Bava Batra 27 - July 22, 16 Tamuz 47:40

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Ulla ruled that one does not bring bikurim from a fruit tree growing within sixteen cubits of a neighboring field as it is "stealing" nutrients from the neighbor's soil. From where does Ulla derive the number sixteen? Four sources are brought to contradict Ulla's amount of sixteen cubits, but all the sources are explained also according to Ulla. If…

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Pinchas 5784: Passion and Faith 31:05

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What drives someone to take extreme action in the name of faith? In this week’s episode Rabbi Dr. Howard Markose and Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield unravel the gripping narrative of Parsha Pinchas. Join them as they dive into a tale where … Read the rest The post Pinchas 5784: Passion and Faith first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Pinch…

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Bava Batra 26 - July 21, 15 Tamuz 44:23

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Today's daf is sponsored by Judy Schwartz in honor of her daughter Rina. "Rina got me started on my journey of Daf Yomi with Hadran. You are a magnificent person who does incredible chessed for Am Yisrael and serves as an example to all of us. With love and admiration for who you are." People in the Bar Marion household were pounding flax, and the …

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He Knew He Had to Act 2:01

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On today’s program, Fellowship’s C.J. Burroughs shares the story of a Hungarian professor who created and forged documents that saved the lives of many Jewish refugees.

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Bava Batra 25 - Shabbat July 20, 14 Tamuz 44:27

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As part of a discussion about the Mishna which described in which direction of the city may/may not one set up a tannery due to the bad smell and the direction that the winds travel, the Gemara discusses the strengths of each of the winds (winds from each of the four directions). A braita attempts to explain why we only see the sun during the day a…

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Bava Batra 24 - July 19, 13 Tamuz 46:34

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Today's daf is sponsored by Mindy Sollisch. "Thank you to Hadran for generously welcoming all to learn Talmud from a brilliant Talmudic scholar who has made daf yomi a highlight of each of my days." Today's daf is sponsored by Daniel and Sara Berelowitz in honor of the marriage of their daughter, Estie Sterman to Jason Ast (nephew of Tina Lamm fell…

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War on the Northern Border 2:01

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Today, Fellowship President and CEO Yael Eckstein continues her conversation on how Magen David Adom maintains the high level of preparedness in a crisis.

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Bava Batra 23 - July 18, 12 Tamuz 44:38

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Today's daf is sponsored by Gabrielle Altman in loving memory of Yechezkel Yitzhak Ben Shlomo Zev, Honorable Herbert Altman z”l on his Shloshim. "Beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, brilliant jurist, and wonderful Jew. He will be forever cherished, missed, and loved. Yehi Zichro Baruch." Today's daf is sponsored by Becki Gol…

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She Could Have Fled 2:01

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On today’s program, Fellowship President and CEO Yael Eckstein continues her conversation on the spirit of the Magen David Adom staff.

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Bava Batra 22 - July 17, 11 Tamuz 45:30

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Today's daf is sponsored for the refuah shleima of Asher ben Riva. Under what circumstances can outsiders come into a town and sell their wares? Special dispensations are made for those who learn. On account of that, the rabbis questioned Rav Dimi when he came to town to sell to determine whether or not he was a Torah scholar, and when he didn't kn…

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Bracha Goetz on her Memoir and Books for Children - Encore 20:32

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In this encore episode of “613 Books” Podcast, producer-host Heather Dean speaks with bestselling author of over 40 children’s books Bracha Goetz about her memoir (for grown-up readers), “Nourish the Soul” as well as quite a bit of her other written work. In “Nourish the Soul,” Bracha openly reveals her quest for the Truth, her struggles with food …

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Targeting Ambulances and Paramedics 2:01

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Today, Fellowship President and CEO Yael Eckstein continues her conversation on the many ways that Magen David Adom is saving so many lives.

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Bava Batra 21 - July 16, 10 Tamuz 47:22

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Why can courtyard residents prevent each other from turning their house into a store (first part of the Mishna) but not from loud noises of children, hammers, and a millstone (second part of the Mishna)? Abaye suggests that the second part of the Mishna refers to a different situation - residents of a different courtyard complaining about noise fro…

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Engraved on Our Hearts 2:01

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On today’s program, Fellowship President and CEO Yael Eckstein shares a teaching from the Book of Exodus.

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Bava Batra 20 - July 15, 9 Tamuz 45:47

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Today's daf is sponsored by Vitti Rosenzweig Kones in loving memory of Sara Rosenzweig bat Vitti and David Greenbaum. Today’s daf is sponsored by the Hadran Zoom family in honor of so many great, joyful events in our Hadran family. "Mazal Tov to our friend and fellow learner, Ruth Leah Kahan, on the marriage of her son, Ariel Kahan to Miriam Holmes…

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Bava Batra 19 - July 14, 8 Tamuz 45:26

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Today's daf is sponsored by Shira Dishon in loving memory of her son, Eitan Dishon, who was killed in Gaza on the 20th of November. "Today would have been his 22nd birthday. Among his belongings, they found his Gemara, with which he studied daf yomi, stained with his blood. I understood that this was his legacy and began to study daf yomi for the f…

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Balak 5784: Finding Identity in Solitude 37:33

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How do we navigate the complexities of being a unique people while integrating into the modern world? In this week’s episode, Rabbi Avi Spodek and Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield delve into Parsha Balak, highlighting the themes of identity, isolation, and the … Read the rest The post Balak 5784: Finding Identity in Solitude first appeared on Elmad Online Lea…

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