Best Ayelet Horowitz Podcasts (2024)

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Prayer- the refinement of the will 38:13

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What is the big deal about a guy going up to a mountain to curse the Jewish people in the desert? What are we expecting to happen? Sudden earth-shaking catastrophe? Join us as we discuss the power of words, prayer, and the refinement of will.By Ayelet Horowitz

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Is Community a Thing? | EP. 49 41:16

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During the peak moment of the transition from slavery to freedom (the plague of the firstborns and the sacrificing of the Pesach offering), the Hebrew people experienced their first revelation. Yet, instead of mass revelation like that of Sinai, the people congregate into small units- communities. It is in this form that the first national revelati…

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What is Faith? | EP. 50 54:14

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How do we understand faith? Is it the same for things, people, and God? How can we connect to the idea of faith through the Pesach experience? Join us as we discuss faith in a way that sheds light on ourselves, our relationships and our connection with God.By Ayelet Horowitz

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Clothing to Honor and Glorify | Ep. 48 38:43

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In Parashat Tetzave and Megillat Esther, there is a big stress on clothing. What is the role of clothing? How can we make sense of the importance they are given in both Torah and the Purim story? And most importantly, how can we practically use this insight daily? Let's talk about it! -------------------- We love to hear your feedback! Email your c…

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Tree Hugging and the Ramban | Ep. 47 41:36

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Miracles - How are we supposed to understand them? Out or within the laws of nature? Are the laws of nature divine? If so, should we see everything as miraculous as the leaving of Egypt and everything that came with it? Does our belief in Gds providence oblige us to see G-d in Nature the way we see His hand in world events? What is the Ramban's app…

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FOOD for Thought Ep. 46 43:44

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Parashat B’Shalach Let's talk food! More specifically, Mon (Mana) - the divine bread that fell from the sky As children we may have envisioned Mon (Mana) to be this magical food that rained down on the jewish people when they were wandering in the desert and that it was the most fantastic thing ever! And maybe it was. But it didn't last. The people…

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Pro Life vs Pro Choice | EP. 45 34:58

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In this week's Parasha, Shemot, we have two unnamed heroines championing the value of life and preventing mass infanticide. Join us as we take a deep dive into the pro-life vs. pro-choice boxing ring: What does each position entail? What value is being upheld? What are the consequences of taking the pro-choice stance? What are the halachic consider…

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Divine Omniscience (Providence type A) vs. Divine Guidance (Providence type B) | EP. 44 37:38

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-------------------- We love to hear your feedback! Email your comments, thoughts, triggers, questions, and any other feedback to: Fdhp.feedback@gmail.com Join our conversation and chime in with your thoughts in our email below!By Ayelet Horowitz

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Illuminating our inner world 36:34

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This week's discussion is one that ties Chanukah and Parashat VaYeshev together through the lenses of inner dialogue. Delving into both the traditional Chanukah story we know as well as the apocryphal account of this event, we are left wondering: What is Chanukah all about? What are we actually celebrating? Why is what happened then important to us…

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Spiritual Form and Substance | Ep. 42 30:53

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-------------------- We love to hear your feedback! Email your comments, thoughts, triggers, questions, and any other feedback to: Fdhp.feedback@gmail.com Join our conversation and chime in with your thoughts in our email below!By Ayelet Horowitz

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Is faith alone enough | EP. 41 39:09

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Parashat Va’Yera This week’s reading is EXPLODING with topics, fundamental ideas, and impactful events in forming what will become the Jewish people. Hard as it was to stay on topic, Rabbi Horowitz and his daughter, Ayelet, delve into the centrality of acting on our beliefs. When Abraham sees guests, he runs to greet and host them. Later, when God …

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Ep. 40 Chosenness 44:13

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What does it mean to be the Chosen People? The word Chosen brings up a lot of emotions, associations, and gut reactions. The topic of whether there is a chosen people is a very charged subject, understandably so. What does it mean to be chosen? Who decides chosenness? Can others join in this special mission? Is this fair? What does this mean for th…

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Ep. 39 Consciousness: The purpose of creation 43:56

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Bereishit / Genesis Why does the Torah start with creation? What about this is relevant to us, back then and now? Does it matter to us that God created the world in 6 days? Is it important to know that on the first day, He created light and darkness, and on the 6, He created man? Why not just start with the creation of man and call it a day? Furthe…

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EP. 38 Rosh Hashana- thoughts about life and death 27:42

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Rosh Hashanah is known as the Days of Awe. And yet, what jumps out of the pages of our prayer books is life and death. In this week's conversation, my father and I talk about death, our thoughts and feelings about it, and how it plays an important role in our understanding of The Day of Judgment, motivation, and ourselves. Gmar chatima tova to you …

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Ep. 37 Taking Responsibility 19:22

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This week we talk about taking responsibility for our actions. Join our conversation! -------------------- We love to hear your feedback! Email your comments, thoughts, triggers, questions, and any other feedback to: Fdhp.feedback@gmail.com Join our conversation and chime in with your thoughts in our email below!…

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EP. 36 Appreciating Justice 47:12

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This topic comes up as a commandment in this week's Parsha and is a general theme in the month of Elul, and is a focal point on Rosh Hashana. Join my father and me as we discuss justice: how we understand it secularly and religiously and its role in our personal and communal lives. In addition, don't miss a beautiful new perspective on teshuva, ret…

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EP. 35 Afterlife... 25:20

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One of Judaism's fundamental principles is the belief in an afterlife that we go on. However, despite its importance, there is very little said about it. How could that be? Shouldn't there be pages and pages of details, discussion, and commentary on this topic? Join my father and me as we dive deep into creation, spirituality, and the unknown. Let'…

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Ep. 34 Mourning and National Identity 42:25

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Rosh Chodesh is known to be a festive day, and yet on Rosh Chodesh Av, we don't put on our nicer clothes, whip out the music and make an extra special meal. On Rosh Chodesh, Av G-d tells the Navi that this is the time that He has picked to break His Chosen. WHAT?! What is the deal with this pasuk? How can we relate to the 9 days of AV? Is there a p…

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EP. 33 Morality Outside the Law 42:57

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A man's wife is dying. The only solution is to get her medicine which he can't afford. Would it be ok for the man to steal the medication from the pharmacy? In this week's reading, Parshat Pinchas, we are privy to a zealous act that went beyond the law but not against it. It was outside the law. How do we understand morality beyond the construct of…

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Ep. 32 Politics and Power 43:34

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In this week's Parsha we talk about Balaam and Balak and the fact that they had wanted to curse the Jewish people. How do we understand the concept of a curse? In order to understand this better, join my father and I as we discuss the concept of politics and power and how they can influence others for the good and not so good. As always, we hope ou…

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Ep. 31 Tikun Hamiddot 56:09

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In this week's Parasha we see Moshe displaying anger. Some commentaries say that it is because of this that Moshe does not end up entering the land of Israel. WHAT?! WHY?! In order to understand this better, join my father and I as we discuss the concept of Middot- Character traits, the concept of personal growth and development, and dealing with e…

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Ep. 30 The Death Of Healthy Discourse 53:14

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In this week's discussion, we discuss the rebellion of Korach, modern day discourse- or lack of it, and delve into the fundamentals of healthy discourse that we can learn from this parsha, our halachic rulings and human nature. Why is korach’s argument seen so negatively? What can we learn about having constructive discourse from this example? How …

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Ep. 29 What do you want?? 53:27

2y ago53:27

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In this week's episode, Rabbi Avi Horowitz and his daughter Ayelet delve into the complexities of wanting: its importance and the pitfalls of its lack. Knowing what you want is crucial to living a purposeful, directed, and meaningful life. And yet, it is so difficult to know what you want! Why? In this week's Torah reading, we are presented with th…

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Ep. 28 Is Desire Bad? 51:55

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In this Parasha we see the Jewish people expressing a desire for meat while reminiscing on “the good old days” and Moshe putting up his hands in surrender, “ am I their mother?! I'd rather be dead than lead this nation!” What is the deal with this drama? This isn't the first time the nation has complained or erred. And Moshe has intervened on the p…

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Ep. 27 Hareidi Education 1:14:54

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This week Ayelet and her father, Rabbi Avi Horowitz, talk about Chareidi education. Haredi education is most commonly known for its complete absence of secular subjects and total focus on the learning of religious text - Torah. Let's take a deeper glimpse at where this started from and what the consequences of this system has both on the haredim an…

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EP. 26 Yom Yerushalayim 26:28

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This week Ayelet and her father, Rabbi Avi Horowitz, talk about Yom Yerushalayim. Join our conversation! -------------------- We love to hear your feedback! Email your comments, thoughts, triggers, questions, and any other feedback to: Fdhp.feedback@gmail.comBy Ayelet Horowitz

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EP. 25 Why is Kaballah Secret? 1:01:50

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This week Ayelet and her father, Rabbi Avi Horowitz, talk about Lag Baomer. Traditionally this is the day that the students of Rabbi Akiva stopped dying, but why is this such a holiday, and why is it celebrated so much? They deep dive into the idea of Kabalah and how the celebration of Lag Ba'moer is based on Kabbalistic teachings and beliefs. What…

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Ep. 24 Togetherness on Yom Hazikaron and Yom Haatzmaut 37:56

2y ago37:56

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This week Ayelet and her father, Rabbi Avi Horowitz, talk about some controversial topics surrounding the special days of Yom Hazikaron and Yom Haatzmaut. Yom Hazikaron commemorates the Israeli soldiers lost in the wars for Israel's independence and Yom Haatzamut is Israels' independence day. Why would someone oppose a national independence day for…

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Ep. 23 The Way To A Meaningful Life 50:31

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This week Ayelet and her father, Rabbi Avi Horowitz, talk about holiness and Kedusha. What is the difference between "holiness" and "sanctity"? How can we be holy today? Join our conversation! -------------------- We love to hear your feedback! Email your comments, thoughts, triggers, questions, and any other feedback to: Fdhp.feedback@gmail.com…

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Ep. 22 What Are Values? 37:01

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This week Ayelet and her father, Rabbi Avi Horowitz, talk about values and beliefs. What are Values? Why do we defend the things we believe in? How often should we reassess our commitments and values? Join our conversation! -------------------- We love to hear your feedback! Email your comments, thoughts, triggers, questions, and any other feedback…

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EP. 21 The Jewish Mission and the Pesach Seder 45:59

2y ago45:59

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This week Ayelet and her father, Rabbi Avi Horowitz talk about the importance of the Pesach seder and Pesach in general. Join our conversation! -------------------- We love to hear your feedback! Email your comments, thoughts, triggers, questions, and any other feedback to: Fdhp.feedback@gmail.comBy Ayelet Horowitz

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EP. 20 Belief and the Pesach Experience 58:16

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This week Ayelet and her father, Rabbi Avi Horowitz talk about the holiday of Pesach and belief. Join our conversation! -------------------- We love to hear your feedback! Email your comments, thoughts, triggers, questions, and any other feedback to: Fdhp.feedback@gmail.comBy Ayelet Horowitz

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EP. 19 The Power of Silence 50:58

2+ y ago50:58

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This week Ayelet and her father Rabbi Avi Horowitz talk about the concept of silence. What does it mean to be silent? Is quiet and silent the same thing? Join our conversation! -------------------- We love to hear your feedback! Email your comments, thoughts, triggers, questions, and any other feedback to: Fdhp.feedback@gmail.com…

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EP. 18 Spirituality is a buzzword 48:53

2+ y ago48:53

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This week Ayelet and her father Rabbi Avi Horowitz talk about the concept of spirituality and that today it seems that everyone is trying to connect, but how do we do it? What is spirituality and how do we attain it? What makes something a spiritual activity? There is a danger in blurred lines when it comes to spirituality. What is that line? Can a…

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EP. 17 Be a Beast Priest 48:53

2+ y ago48:53

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This week Ayelet and her father Rabbi Avi Horowitz talk about reflections on the importance of human relations and how the priests are essential to the upholding of this. Join us as we delve into the topic of priests and their role: peace. Why do we give over the job of the priesthood to a specific group of people? Peace is the essential component …

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EP. 16 It's personal - an approach to the Torah's narrative 39:21

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Why are there so many details and attention put on the construction and implementation of the tabernacle? Are we supposed to approach these readings as omni significant? Let's put it in context: Its personal Join the conversation!By Ayelet Horowitz

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EP. 15 Why? Questioning the Divine Commandment 55:40

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Join Ayelet and her father Rabbi Avi Horowitz as we discuss some of the philosophical underpinnings for the purpose of reasoning and rationalization within religion. What is the role of reasoning in regards to divine law? Two types of Law? Morality נעשה ונשמה "we will do and we will understand". How do we reconcile this declaration with our need fo…

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EP 14. A Life Of Torah 1:05:04

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Join Rabbi Avi and his Daughter Ayelet Horowitz as they reflect on a healthy approach to Torah. In this episode we will discuss: How do we approach the concept of the Torah? Is it static? Just a code of laws and obligations? Do we need to reconcile Torah with science? Does it matter? Is the Torah all about truth? How can we understand the life of t…

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EP. 13 Connection, Disconnection And The Freedom To Choose 49:24

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"Life is a choice between connection and disconnection" Join Rabbi Avi and his Daughter Ayelet Horowitz as they conclude their discussion on freedom-the central topic of the Exodus from Egypt. In this episode we will discuss: What is going on in this last chapter of the exodus story? Was it supposed to go down like this? Is freedom a value? If so, …

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EP. 12 Freedom and Cake - Risk and Responsibility 29:57

2+ y ago29:57

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Join the dynamic father-daughter duo as they continue grappling with the meaning of freedom. Why is the Exodus narrative interrupted by so many laws that are seemingly unrelated to the Exodus itself? What is the importance of the Israelites taking possessions from their Egyptian slave masters? So much so that it is part of Gd's promise to Abraham -…

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EP. 11 A conversation About Freedom, Analyzing Text and Bob Marley 49:10

2+ y ago49:10

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Join Ayelet and her Father Rabbi Avi Horowitz as he shares his simple approach to analyzing the biblical text and goes deeper into the meaning and importance of names and words in The Bible. This episode is sprinkled with Themes on prophecy and understanding God through his different names. Freedom and slavery What is our effect on those we love an…

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Ep. 10 Private vs. Public Spaces-Is There a Difference? 57:50

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Join Ayelet and her father Rabbi Avi Horowitz as they discuss the topic of the private vs. the public domain. Is there a difference? Why is it important? What effect does it have on us today? Is there a difference between the generations in how we relate to what happens in the public arena? What do you think? ---- Questions? Triggers? Comments? Ema…

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Ep. 9 Blessing 47:31

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This week Ayelet and her father Rabbi Avi Horowitz discuss the idea of blessing others. What is the whole idea about giving and getting a blessing? Can I Really bless another person? What does it mean when Man gives a blessing to G-d? Does a blessing really work? What do you think? ---- Questions? Triggers? Comments? Email us at: fdhp.feedback@gmai…

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Ep. 8 Forgiveness Without Apology 1:02:26

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In this week's episode, Ayelet and Rabbi Horowitz talk about the concept of forgiveness. Does one need to be asked an apology in order to afford forgiveness? What does it take to forgive? Is there such a thing as forgiveness without apology? Unilateral forgiveness. What do the world religions say about forgiveness? What do you think? ---- Questions…

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Ep 7. Dreams and Their Relevance 40:43

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In this week's episode, Ayelet and Rabbi Horowitz talk about Dreams. The Torah speaks of many instances of our forefathers having dreams and being visionaries. We talk about the importance of dreaming and give some tips on how to enable yourself to have dreams. some of the topics we cover today are: What is a dream and why does it happen? How impor…

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Ep. 6 Why Do We Hate? 36:57

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In this week's episode, Ayelet and Rabbi Horowitz talk about hatred. Hatred is a theme in this week's Torah portion, the hatred between Jocab and Easa. Questions we address this week include: What is hatred? Is it possible to have temporary lapse n hatred and give some love? What happened to peace and love? Is hatred the natural/first response to a…

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Ep. 5 Do Names Matter? 33:30

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In this week's episode, Ayelet and her Father Rabbi Avi Horowitz break down the idea of Names. Names represent who we are and have deep meaning to them. In the Torah portion this week we discuss the matriarchs naming their children and the meaning behind each one.By Ayelet Horowitz

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Ep. 4 Favoritism 38:48

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In this week's episode, Ayelet and her Father Rabbi Avi Horowitz break down the idea of favoritism. From the beginning of time, the Torah is full of stories of parents seemingly playing favorites to their children, and it doesn't always end very pretty. What is favoritism and how can we put a spin on it see these stories from a different angle?…

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Ep. 3 Old Age: Something To Look Forward To? 35:02

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In this week's episode, Ayelet and her Father Rabbi Avi Horowitz break down the concept of old age. The Parsha talks much of Avraham in his later years. How should we relate to our golden years? Should we fear old age, or be excited to get older?By Ayelet Horowitz

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Ep. 2 Proselytizing- How Judaism Views It 49:07

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In this weeks episode Ayelet and her Father Rabbi Avi Horowitz break down the concept of proselytizing (the act of "preaching" religion to others) In Parshat Vayera and the entire story of Avraham, the Torah speaks of him teaching monotheism to the world. What is the Torah's view on proselytizing?By Ayelet Horowitz

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