Best Hevel Podcasts (2024)

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R. David Kasher on Parashat Korah: Hevel’s Revenge 9:56

1d ago9:56

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From the very beginning of Parashat Korah, the Torah places unusually strong emphasis on his lineage. He is introduced not just with the standard patronym, but with three generations of ancestors, tracing him back to the tribal founder, Levi. A midrash in Bemidbar Rabbah picks up on this extended chain of forebears and suggests that it is there to …

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VANITY 1 - Hevel 26:47

14d ago26:47

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Ecclesiastes 1:2"Vanity of vanities, says the Teacher, vanity of vanities! All is vanity."Other translations use the term "meaningless" or "pointless" to describe 'VANITY'. What a weird way to begin a book!Ecclesiastes is a book of WISDOM- just not the kind of wisdom we'd expect.Join us all summer as we search this book for wisdom today.DOWNLOAD th…

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Ecclesiastes: Hevel, hevel, all is hevel – Pastor Alex Early 34:13

24d ago34:13

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Strokes in Younger Patients with Journalist Kristen Aguirre 59:06

3d ago59:06

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In this Brain & Life podcast episode Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by Emmy-nominated journalist and stroke survivor Kristen Aguirre. Kristen shares her journey from experiencing a stroke at age 31 and returning to the workplace to being a vocal disability activist and finding her new “normal.” Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Sarah Song, associate pr…

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Ecclesiastes: Neighbors – Pastor Mark Dunford 40:25

3d ago40:25

40:25

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R. David Kasher: Midrashic Moves 1:09:36

3d ago1:09:36

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The genre of midrash has a reputation for taking creative license. In midrash, we come across the wildest stories our Rabbis ever told, and it sometimes feels like they can say anything. Yet the midrashic method was guided by precise rules of interpretation as well as general norms of discourse. But who keeps track of the rules and who monitors the…

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VANITY 2 - Work 25:33

4d ago25:33

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Ecclesiastes 1:2"Vanity of vanities, says the Teacher, vanity of vanities! All is vanity."Other translations use the term "meaningless" or "pointless" to describe 'VANITY'. What a weird way to begin a book!Ecclesiastes is a book of WISDOM- just not the kind of wisdom we'd expect.Join us all summer as we search this book for wisdom today.DOWNLOAD th…

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Board Games for the Brain and Juggling Generational Care: Highlighting Brain & Life Magazine Articles 33:01

7d ago33:01

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In this week’s episode, Brain & Life Podcast hosts Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Katy Peters discuss some of their favorite articles in the most recent edition of Brain & Life Magazine. They discuss the importance of hearing aids for cognitive function, ways to prepare for hospice care, Tai Chi for blood pressure, and more. If you would like to read th…

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R. David Kasher on Parashat Shelah: Uncovering the Spies 12:26

8d ago12:26

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The big story in Parashat Shelah is the story of the spies. The people are nearing the Land of Canaan, and Moshe sends ahead men, one from each tribe, to cross the border, check things out, and then bring back a report. So they head out for 40 days, return safely—and, at first, all seems well. They confirm that the land, as promised, “flows with mi…

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R. Dena Weiss: The Torah is in the Details 1:00:24

10d ago1:00:24

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Traditionally, the fabric of Jewish observance is composed of 613 mitzvot and many many more granular instructions. To some of us, these small details are a core piece of what it means for us to serve God, while for others of us these details seem like both an abstraction and a distraction. Does God really care about ounces and inches?! Recorded as…

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Ecclesiastes: Floating in Time – Bryon Scharemberg 34:09

10d ago34:09

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Leaving a Legacy of Love and Care with Mary Lou Falcone 1:09:57

16d ago1:09:57

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In this Brain & Life podcast episode Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by Mary Lou Falcone, classical music publicist and author of “I Didn't See It Coming: Scenes of Love, Loss and Lewy Body Dementia.” Mary Lou shares her experiences with her partner Nicky Zann as he lived with Lewy Body Dementia and what she learned about being a caregiver throughout h…

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R. David Kasher on Parashat BeHa’alotkha: Prophecy—A Family Business 9:34

16d ago9:34

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Moshe’s unique status as the greatest prophet of Israel is challenged twice in this week’s parashah—but in neither case does Moshe himself seem to care.By Hadar Institute

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Ecclesiastes: Sandcastles On The Beach – Pastor Mark Dunford 38:41

17d ago38:41

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R. Shai Held: Love, Compassion, and the Future of Jewish Life 57:26

18d ago57:26

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What is Judaism ultimately about? What vision of the good life does it offer us, and why might that vision be especially crucial during these dark times? This discussion of Rabbi Shai Held's new book, Judaism is About Love, was held at Congregation B'nai Jeshurun in New York City on March 26, 2024, with Rep. Jamie Raskin, facilitated by Sandee Braw…

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FATHER'S DAY 2024- All We Need is Just a Little Patience 24:41

21d ago24:41

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Today we celebrate the men in our lives. Happy Father's Day!DOWNLOAD the Prodigal Church app for more! FIND US ONLINE: prodigalchurchfresno.com If you're new, we would love to meet you! Fill the online connect card on our website and we will reach out to you. prodigalchurchfresno.com/connectINSTAGRAM: @prodigalchurchfresnoFACEBOOK: www.facebook.com…

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R. David Kasher on Parashat Naso: Out of the Camp 15:05

21d ago15:05

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Parashat Naso is thematically structured in the form of two “exterior” chapters and two “interior” chapters. A careful study of this design can provide insight into the larger significance of “מחנה ישראל - the Camp of Israel.”By Hadar Institute

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Biking for Multiple Sclerosis Awareness with Amazing Race Host Phil Keoghan 44:17

21d ago44:17

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In this Brain & Life podcast episode Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by Phil Keoghan, host of The Amazing Race. Phil shares his love for movement and adventure and how he has used that passion to raise funds and awareness for Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Jessica Stulc, neurologist who specializes in MS. She discusses the im…

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R. Avi Strausberg on Shavuot: Forgetting the Torah 7:14

24d ago7:14

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While I love learning Torah, I have a very poor memory for it. More often than not, when I re-encounter a piece of Torah that I have surely learned before, it’s as if it’s for the first time. Given on the one hand, my love for Torah and a genuine desire to learn Talmud and Midrash, Hasidut and Musar, and on the other, the inevitability that I will …

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THE ME YOU DON'T SEE - Bonus Edition 36:24

28d ago36:24

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THE ME YOU DON'T SEE- a series on mental health.Prodigal Church welcomes Nick Chandler.DOWNLOAD the Prodigal Church app for more! FIND US ONLINE: prodigalchurchfresno.com If you're new, we would love to meet you! Fill the online connect card on our website and we will reach out to you. prodigalchurchfresno.com/connectINSTAGRAM: @prodigalchurchfresn…

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Brain Function and Migraine Treatment- Answering Your Questions! 34:49

28d ago34:49

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In this episode, hosts Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Katy Peters answer your questions. They discuss Alzheimer’s disease and hallucinations, brain fog during recovery periods, and how to keep your brain functioning well at any age. They also answer questions about the accessibility of migraine medications and pediatric stroke recovery. Thank you for su…

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R. David Kasher on Parashat Bemidbar: Naked as the Desert 12:00

1M ago12:00

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The five books of the Torah—like the 54 parshiyyot—are by tradition each named after their first significant word or phrase. In the case of the fourth book, the name is taken from half of a semikhut (construct) phrase: “בְּמִדְבַּר סִינַי - in the Sinai Desert” (bemidbar Sinai). The custom has developed to use just the first of the two words: bemid…

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Trinity Sunday: Nick At Nite – Pastor Alex Early 40:55

1M ago40:55

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R. Avi Strausberg on Pride Month 2024: Take This With You 5:52

1M ago5:52

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I am blessed to have three kids, aged 9, 6, and 2—this means a lot of first days of daycare and school. These first days are always exciting for us and for them. We know that they will make new friends, have new experiences, grow and learn in unimaginable ways. Yet they are also days filled with trepidation; they set off for new and unknown experie…

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THE ME YOU DON'T SEE- Guest Speaker Jonathan Martin 44:07

1M ago44:07

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Throwback to Guest Speaker- Author, Pastor, Theologian, Jonathan Martin at Prodigal Church 2.28.18You can find Jonathan and his work at https://jonathanmartinwords.com/By Prodigal Church

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Shavuos - Reframing Our Relationship With Hashem 46:09

1M ago46:09

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In this shiur, delivered in the Feder home in Lawrence, Rav Burg discusses (based on a Torah from the Nesivos Shalom and from the Kedushas Levi) the inner connection between the Omer and Bris Milah and why we don't make a shehecheyanu on the Mitzvah of the Omer. While seeing Hashem in the miraculous can jump start a relationship we have only learne…

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Exploring the Science of Everyday Wonder with Dacher Keltner 35:49

1M ago35:49

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In this week’s episode, Brain & Life podcast co-host Dr. Katy Peters is joined by Dacher Keltner, founding director of the Greater Good Science Center, professor of psychology at the University of California, and author of Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life. They discuss how the feeling of awe can affect your…

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R. David Kasher on Parashat BeHukkotai : The Purloined Letter 10:58

1M ago10:58

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One of Rashi’s comments in this week’s parashah highlights the rabbinic tradition of interpreting a feature of Hebrew script known as “אותיות חסירות ויתרות” (otiot haseirot v’yeteirot), “missing and extra letters.” The Hebrew alphabet has no vowel letters, and in most Hebrew writing, the vowel notations (nekudot) are not included; we know how to pr…

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Shavuos - Ladies First (A Lesson in Raising Children) 56:02

1M ago56:02

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In this shiur, delivered at the first ever Chizzuk Mission shiur in Los Angeles, Rav Burg discusses why the Torah was given first to women and then afterwards to the men. Only when our children are first given the space to discover who they are can they become something even greater. Even when we are acting in a masculine fashion and putting our im…

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Pentecost Sunday: The Point of the Power & the Presence of God – Pastor Alex Early 40:50

1M ago40:50

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Shavuos - Restoring Hashem's Name In This World 57:25

1M ago57:25

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In this shiur, delivered in the Valley in Los Angeles, Rav Burg discusses the inner nature of the Mitzvah of Yibum. Our responsibility in this world is to restore the name of Hashem which has been hidden since creation. When Avraham Avinu took on the responsibility of his brother's legacy in a completely selfless fashion he made himself into the pe…

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Shavuos - The Vulnerability of Change 59:20

1M ago59:20

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In this shiur, delivered to the Chizzuk Mission on zoom, Rav Burg explores the true nature of Torah and why the nations of the world were afraid to accept the Torah. With a fixed mindset and the fear of change they were unable to let go of who they were in order to become something more. When we engage Torah it allows us to transform into our trues…

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R. Avi Strausberg on Lag Ba'Omer: From Wave to Wave to Wave 9:10

1M ago9:10

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When my dad died in my early 20s, I remember being wowed by the ways in which grief came in waves. One minute, I was crying and couldn’t imagine ever moving through my sadness and several hours later, I was surprised to find myself laughing—actually able to laugh—within the first days of my dad’s death. With confidence, I realized, this was the way…

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THE ME YOU DON'T SEE - Love God Love Others Love Self Dr. Tim Neufeld 30:51

1M ago30:51

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THE ME YOU DON'T SEE- a series on mental health.Prodigal Church welcomes Tim Neufeld DMin, LMFT.DOWNLOAD the Prodigal Church app for more! FIND US ONLINE: prodigalchurchfresno.com If you're new, we would love to meet you! Fill the online connect card on our website and we will reach out to you. prodigalchurchfresno.com/connectINSTAGRAM: @prodigalch…

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Behar - Accepting the Torah With Humility and Pride 28:26

1M ago28:26

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In this shiur, delivered in Sharfmans, Rav Burg explains the paradox of accepting the Torah with both humility and pride. The Torah was given on the smallest mountain which indicates that we must accept the Torah with humility and yet the Torah was also given on a mountain which indicates that their must be an element of pride as well. Rav Burg exp…

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Conversations - Episode 2 - Healthy Attachment, Educating Rebellious Children and More... 39:32

1M ago39:32

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On the second episode of “Conversations” in Yeshivat Mevaseret, Akiva Schanzer and Eli Schuckman sat down with Rav Burg to discuss healthy attachment within a home and the community at large. They discussed how to create an environment in the home where a child feels safe, believing that no matter the circumstance every kid deserves a shot, and man…

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Building Healthy Digital Habits with Dr. Faye Begeti 42:03

1M ago42:03

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In this week’s episode Brain & Life Podcast co-hosts Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Katy Peters answer some listener-submitted questions. Then, Dr. Faye Begeti, neurologist, neuroscientist, and author speaks with Dr. Peters. They discuss how our phone usage and digital habits can have an impact on our brain health. Dr. Begeti also shares about her recen…

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Behar - Heter Iska: Building a Relationship With Hashem 34:42

1M ago34:42

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In this shiur, delivered in Ba'er Miriam, Rav Burg explains (based on a Sicha from the Lubavitcher Rebbe) the inner nature of a Heter Iska. As mere mortals we cannot create a relationship with Hashem. Hashem must initiate a relationship with us and then we can participate in said relationship. And yet, the relationship must be meaningful not only t…

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