Best Rabbi And Red Podcasts (2024)

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Re’eh 5784: Kashrut and Spiritual Clarity 34:59

7h ago34:59

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How do our perceptions, whether clear or confused, impact our understanding of Torah and our relationships? In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Rabbi Brent Chaim Spodek explore Parshat Re’eh, focusing on the intriguing and often perplexing laws of kashrut. They … Read the rest The post Re’eh 5784: Kashrut and Spiritual Clarity first appeared on El…

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LAFC Recap, Philadelphia Third Place Preview 31:28

3d ago31:28

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Hello Colorado Rapids fans. On this episode of Holding The High Line, Rabbi and Red are masculine melancholy. The Pids lost at LAFC again, this time 4-0. We recap this Leagues Cup Semifinal. Then we have a Leagues Cup Third Place preview. Mark has a voice note on that 4-0 loss to LAFC with some group therapy recommendations. Red discusses how Leagu…

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Ekev 5784: The Light in Every Mitzvah 34:56

4d ago34:56

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How can a single word in the Torah guide us toward deeper spiritual understanding? In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Yizcah Smith dive into Parshat Ekev, exploring the profound spiritual insights hidden within the word “Ekev.” They discuss how the … Read the rest The post Ekev 5784: The Light in Every Mitzvah first appeared on Elmad Online Learn…

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Leagues Cup Semifinals! Club America Recap, LAFC Preview! 1:28:17

3h ago1:28:17

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Hello Colorado Rapids fans and UP THE ****ING PIDS! This week on Holding The High Line, THE RAPIDS beat Club America! Rabbi and Red banter about Moïse Bombito officially going OGC Nice. Check out our special exit interview with Moïse here. Then we bask in the joy of that win over America. The game plan worked and the players executed it very well. …

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Moïse Bombito Exit Interview 1:09:21

15h ago1:09:21

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Hello Colorado Rapids fans. It's a bittersweet day. The club has confirmed Moïse Bombito has officially transferred to OGC Nice in France. We put together an anthology of interviews from Bombi's time at the club to reminisce on his journey. The episode ends with the Moïse Bombito Exit Interview set up by the club. See the time stamps below for deta…

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Toluca Recap, Club America Preview, Moïse Bombito Nice Transfer 1:37:54

2h ago1:37:54

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Hello Colorado Rapids fans! This week on Holding The High Line a second Darren Yapi goal has gotten the Rapids to a Leagues Cup quarterfinals. We banter about the return of the Premier League and the USMNT reportedly hiring Mauricio Pochettino. Then we talk Leagues Cup. The guys discuss the standout performances, issues, and big things from that 2-…

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Tisha B'Av Episode - The Hideout in Slovakia 56:30

20h ago56:30

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Rabbi Yossi Steiner spent the war years on the run - as a child - and survived through a series of miracles. He found himself alone in a ghetto, needing to take care of his 5 year old brother. He hid in a bunker for 9 months, whilst Nazis came searching with trained dogs. He crossed borders through forests and fields and spent months pretending to …

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Juárez Recap, Toluca Preview, Bombito Transfer Saga, USWNT Gold Medal 41:37

16d ago41:37

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Hello Colorado Rapids fans! On this episode of Holding The High Line, Red does a solo pod after swimming in the Colorado River. The USWNT won Olympic gold against Brazil, in no small part due to the Colorado trio. Matt breaks down the good, the bad, and the big from Friday's win over FC Juárez. Then we look ahead to Deportivo Toluca on Tuesday. The…

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Holocaust Identities IV - The Church, The Red Cross & Nuremberg 1:01:10

1d ago1:01:10

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1945. The war is over and Germany is in chaos. But now the church has to explain its silence. And two other groups emerge. There are thousands of Jewish orphans scattered across Europe. At the same time there are thousands of Nazis on the run. Will justice prevail? Chapters 00:00 The Church's Denial and Defense 04:19 Suppression of the Draft Encycl…

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V’etchanan 5784: A Legacy of Fire and Hope 27:50

13d ago27:50

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Why does Moshe mix harsh rebuke with a profound sense of hope in his final speech? In this episode, Tzvi Hirschfield and Tovah Leah Nachmani delve into Parashat Va’etchanan and into the complex layers of Moshe’s final message, where deep … Read the rest The post V’etchanan 5784: A Legacy of Fire and Hope first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Con…

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Rapids Juarez Preview, Quiet Transfer Window 1:15:34

17d ago1:15:34

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Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, the Colorado Rapids actually won a knockout game. Rabbi and Red discuss the quiet Rapids transfer window. We banter about the USWNT and USMNT at the Olympics and more. Rabbi has thoughts on that loss against Portland Timbers and what it says about the team this season. Then we recap th…

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Holocaust Identities III - Hitler’s Olympics, Nation & Church 58:24

19d ago58:24

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Berlin 1936 saw Germany win more Gold medals than any other country, while the world looked on. But at what price? How aware was the Church of Jewish persecution? What role did the ordinary German play in Hitler’s regime? And what motivated those who saved Jews? Chapters 00:00 The Berlin Olympics of 1936: Hitler's Showcase 05:04 Calls to Boycott or…

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Devarim 5784: Facing Giants 33:24

17d ago33:24

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What can a giant teach us about overcoming obstacles and building a better society? In this episode, Tzvi Hirschfield and Rabbi Haim Shalom delve into the Parsha of Devarim, highlighting the significance of Moshe’s speeches as the Jewish people stand … Read the rest The post Devarim 5784: Facing Giants first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Conti…

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Colorado Rapids Club León Preview with The Lion's Den Podcast 53:21

11d ago53:21

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Hello Colorado Rapids fans. On this episode of Holding The High Line, we try to forget about that 4-0 loss at Portland Timbers. Red is joined by Javi from The Lion's Den Podcast to do a Rapids Club León preview. We go down memory lane as Monday is unofficially the Marcelo Balboa Derby. Or is it a Classico? Javi talks about the state of León and the…

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Colorado Rapids Leagues Cup Preview 1:10:27

28d ago1:10:27

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Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, we're back and still buzzing from the Rocky Mountain Cup. Rabbi and Red do a full Colorado Rapids Leagues Cup preview. We start bantering about the sport around the world. We discuss Djordje Mihailović scoring first in two big wins for the USMNT in France. The Colorado girls are cookin…

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Holocaust Identities II – Secret Soldiers Part 2 50:57

24d ago50:57

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In 1944 X-troop were fighting in France. With heavy losses and secret identities, some of them would tragically be buried under a cross. By 1945 they had made their way to Germany, always searching for family members who may have survived, even if this required driving across no-man’s land into enemy territory. When the war ends, they begin a new m…

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Matot Masei 5784: Choosing the East 37:18

27d ago37:18

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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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Holocaust Identities I - Secret Soldiers Part 1 54:11

1M ago54:11

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To donate tefillin for the soldiers, please click - https://bit.ly/historyforthecurioustefillin Forged through adversity and fuelled by the fate of their families who were trapped in Nazi Europe, a ragtag crew of Jewish refugees volunteered to become an elite army unit and significantly impact the enemy during WWII. Initially interned as enemy alie…

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Rapids Mega Pod 2:08:25

1M ago2:08:25

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Hello Colorado Rapids fans! I didn't hear no bell! Holding The High Line is proud to present the first ever Colorado Rapids Mega Pod. Matt Pollard is joined by Mitch Carroll (DNVR) and Braidon Nourse (The Denver Post). We podcast for two hours from Dale's Bar. We talk EVERYTHING Rocky Mountain Cup (except Matt's suspenders). The guys break down wha…

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Pinchas 5784: Passion and Faith 31:05

23d ago31:05

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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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Rocky Mountain Cup Preview, RBNY Review 1:11:48

1M ago1:11:48

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Hello Colorado Rapids fan. This week on Holding The High Line, it's a double game week for the ages. Rabbi and Red discuss the state of the world given what happened in American politics and sports over the weekend. Then we do a Rocky Mountain Cup Preview. The guys discuss the 1-1 draw with RBNY that kind of got ruined by the weekend heat wave. The…

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Balak 5784: Finding Identity in Solitude 37:33

1M ago37:33

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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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Rabbi Akiva Eger II - Rulings, Plague & Portrait 39:53

1M ago39:53

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To appreciate Rabbi Akiva Eger we need to understand his era; The cholera epidemic he lived through, the personalities of his generation as well as his rulings and how they were set out. Who was he really and what did he look like? Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Rabbi Akiva Eger 13:46 Rabbi Akiva Eger's Role During the Cholera Epidemic 27:09 Confli…

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Rapids Win Twice, Darren Yapi Scores, Cole Bassett Olympics Snub, RBNY Preview 1:36:05

2M ago1:36:05

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Hello Colorado Rapids fans! This week on Holding The High Line, the vibes are back. We look back of a Rapids 4th of July win over Sporting KC and Sunday Night Football against St. Louis CITY FC. We discuss Oliver Larraz and Darren Yapi scoring their first MLS goals. Michael Edwards got his first MLS start. All three were a vibe. Cole Bassett and th…

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Chukat 5784: The Paradox of the Red Heifer 33:54

2M ago33:54

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Why does a ritual meant to purify others render the priest impure? In this week’s episode, join Rabbanit Nechama Goldman Barash and Dr. Daniel Reifman as they delve into the perplexing ritual of the red heifer, emphasizing the paradox where … Read the rest The post Chukat 5784: The Paradox of the Red Heifer first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. …

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Loss to LAFC, 4thFEST Preview, Keegan Rosenberry MLS All-Star 1:13:56

2M ago1:13:56

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Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, there's excitement for 4th of July and a reality check. We banter about Rafael Navarro getting confirmed, Lamine Diack heading back to France, and Keegan Rosenberry surprisingly making the MLS All-Star team. We break down that 3-0 loss to LAFC on Saturday. The approach and ideas were g…

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Korach 5784: Leadership and Rebellion 37:02

2M ago37:02

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How do we navigate leadership challenges and personal ambition in times of crisis? In this week’s episode, Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield and Aviva Lauer delve into Parsha Korach, exploring leadership and rebellion within the context of the Jewish people’s journey through … Read the rest The post Korach 5784: Leadership and Rebellion first appeared on Elmad…

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LAFC Preview With Shoulder 2 Shoulder 44:45

2M ago44:45

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Hello Colorado Rapids fans. Holding The High Line is joined by Jonathan Reimer from Shoulder 2 Shoulder: An LAFC Podcast to discuss Rapids at LAFC. We talk expectations, a possible playoff atmosphere, former Rapids striker Kei Kamara, and more. We have partnered with BETUS. Get a 125% bonus on your first three deposits when you use our link. They a…

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Nine Point Week, LAFC Preview, Navarro and Bombito Transfer Scoops 1:37:19

2M ago1:37:19

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Hello Colorado Rapids fans. After a nine point week, it's all vibes here on Holding The High Line. Rabbi and Red banter about silly season. We discuss why we think the Rafael Navarro permanent transfer is not done yet and what the timeline could be. Then there's Olympique Lyonnais' interest in Moïse Bombito. Matt's got some information on that and …

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Rabbi Akiva Eger I - Genius, Battles & Compassion 39:57

2M ago39:57

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Famous as a scholar and lamdan, his life was beset by challenges and setbacks, all of which he faced with remarkable fortitude. As the leader of Central Europe's Jewry, the impact of his writings and personality re-wrote the history of the 19th century for the Jews Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Government Intervention 08:01 Reb Akiva Eger's Schol…

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Shlach 5784: Unexpected Twists 30:36

2M ago30:36

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What do you do when reality falls short of high expectations? In this episode, Rabbi Tzvi Hirschfield and Rabbi Dr. Meesh Hammer-Kossoy delve into the Parsha of Shlach, highlighting the challenges and disappointments faced by the Jewish people on the … Read the rest The post Shlach 5784: Unexpected Twists first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Co…

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Cole Bassett, Rafael Navarro, St. Louis and Montreal Preview with Braidon Nourse! 52:36

2M ago52:36

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Hello Colorado Rapids fans. Happy Juneteenth! This week on Holding The High Line, Rabbi's still on family vacation in SoCal. So we call up Braidon Nourse from the Denver Post for his first appearance on the show. Check out his latest piece on Rapids goalkeeper Adam Beaudry here. The guys banter about Euros and Landon Donovan's hair, which apparentl…

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Beha’alotcha 5784: Trumpets and Transitions 36:25

2M ago36:25

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How do ancient trumpets teach us about modern journeys and transitions? In this episode, Rabbi Tzvi Hirschfield and Rabbi Rafael Polisuk delve into Parshat Behalotcha, highlighting the themes of journey and transition within the Torah portion. They discuss the creation … Read the rest The post Beha’alotcha 5784: Trumpets and Transitions first appea…

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Kabbalah II - Heresy : Spain 1290-1350 1:01:56

2M ago1:01:56

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Unraveling the Mystery - Who was Moshe de Leon? How did the Zohar impact Jewish history? Is there a deep divide between Academics & Kabbalists. What did Rav Yaakov Emden write? And how was Marriage seen in 13th century Spain? Chapters 00:00 Introduction: The Mystery of the Zohar 13:09 The Historical Context of Spain in the 13th and 14th Centuries 3…

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Diego Rubio Returns, Austin FC Preview, Summer Transfer Window 1:02:25

3M ago1:02:25

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Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, Welcome To Wrexham stole our meme! Rabbi and Red banter about the international break. The vibes around the USMNT are slightly better after that draw against Brazil. We talk expectations for them at Copa America, Cole Bassett not getting minutes against Japan, and Moïse Bombito getting…

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Naso 5784: Counting on Each Other 32:06

3M ago32:06

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How does our unique role strengthen the Jewish communities? In this episode, Rabbi Tzvi Hirschfield and Rabbi Michael Hatton delve into Parshat Naso, highlighting the importance of each person’s contributions to the community. They discuss how the counting of the … Read the rest The post Naso 5784: Counting on Each Other first appeared on Elmad Onl…

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Recapping Losses at Houston and Vancouver 1:26:33

3M ago1:26:33

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Hello Colorado Rapids fans! Happy National Hug Your Cat Day. Happy 80th Anniversary of D-Day, one of the greatest days in American history. This week on Holding The High Line, the Pids took two Ls on the road. We banter about the MLS All-Star Game. Voting is open through June 10 for fans and media. We discuss why the Rapids haven't had an All Star …

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Bamidbar 5784: Embracing the Wilderness

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How does the Jewish people’s journey through the desert shape our approach to Torah? In this week’s episode, Rabbi Leon Morris and Rabbi Tzvi Hirschfield explore the theme of openness in Torah study, using the wilderness in the Midbar as … Read the rest The post Bamidbar 5784: Embracing the Wilderness first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Contin…

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Kabbalah I - Controversy : Spain 1250-1295 53:05

3M ago53:05

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In the 1200s Spanish Jewry faced great challenges within the community including Murder, Immorality & Defection. This was exacerbated by dangerous teachings within Kabbalah which had to be rooted out by the Rashba and banned.But 700 years later a pathway was found to Redemption. Chapters 00:00 Challenges of 13th-Century Spain: Tensions, Wealth, and…

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Kévin Cabral Brace! Minnesota Recap, Another Double Game Week 1:05:47

3M ago1:05:47

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Hello Cleveland! This week on Holding The High Line, the Colorado Rapids did not hold the high line against Minnesota United. Rabbi and Red get together to celebrate that Kévin Cabral brace. We banter about Vancouver Whitecaps fans losing to an Inter Miami side without Lionel Messi and paying a lot of money to do so. Messi's road games are turning …

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Bechukotai 5784: Between Philosophy and Spirituality 38:40

3M ago38:40

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Can we approach the Torah as a rational guide for living wisely while allowing space for genuine emotional and spiritual experiences? In this week’s episode, Rabbi Dr. Elisha Ancselovits and Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield delve into the concept of reward and … Read the rest The post Bechukotai 5784: Between Philosophy and Spirituality first appeared on Elma…

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Spanish Jewry III - Targets of Resentment: Prominent Jewish Figures in Spain 41:35

3M ago41:35

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The Golden Age was over but what drove Jews to settle in Christian Spain?What is the true story of the pirates in Cordoba?Why was the commentary of the Rif so vital and why did the Ba’al HaMaor critique it?Who controlled the Jews: The Church or The Kings? Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:05 Legends and Stories in Jewish History 08:50 …

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Rocky Mountain Cup Therapy Session 1:22:11

3M ago1:22:11

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Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, it's a mixed bag. Rabbi and Red discuss former Rapids manager Gary Smith getting fired by Nashville SC. We also analyze the MLSPA announcing the Colorado Rapids player salaries. Then we get into the games from last week. Matt and Mark discuss the win over the Vancouver Whitecaps after …

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Behar 5784: Feet on the Ground, Eyes on the Mountain 31:38

3M ago31:38

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Why is Mount Sinai mentioned in connection with the laws of Shmitta (Sabbatical year) and Yovel (Jubilee year)? In this thought-provoking episode, Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield and Rachel Friedrichs delve into the profound significance of this week’s Torah portion of Behar … Read the rest The post Behar 5784: Feet on the Ground, Eyes on the Mountain first …

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Red's Rocky Mountain Cup Away Day Voice Journal 1:12:14

3M ago1:12:14

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Red recaps his weekend attending the Rocky Mountain Cup away day at Real Salt Lake with a special surprise. Hear from Neal Enblem, Fan Engagement Specialist Fernando Valera, Chris Armas, Keegan Rosenberry, Pablo Mastroeni, and Zac MacMath. Look back on an adventure, good conversations with good people, and ultimately a Greek Tragedy of a soccer gam…

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Spanish Jewry II - The Golden Age : Poetry, Power and Politics 45:18

3M ago45:18

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A unique world existed for two centuries in which a Jewish general lead Moslem armies into battle and authored 1,500 poems while Chasdai, the most famous Jew, discovered the antidote to poison and oversaw the creation of Jewish grammar. Was Yosef Hannagid responsible for the death of an Arab prince? And how did Spain over-rule Babylonia? Chapters 0…

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The Crossing of the Red Sea was not a One- time Event 9:52

3M ago9:52

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Although Pesach is now behind us, we mention the miracle of the exodus from Egypt every single day in our prayers. Each year, a different aspect leaps out at me; this year, it was the Crossing of the Red Sea. If we look at the ten plagues God inflicted on the Egyptians, they occur within the bounds of nature: Nature taken to extremes. But the Red S…

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Offsides Loss to San Jose, Vancouver and RSL Preview, Rocky Mountain Cup 1:50:37

3M ago1:50:37

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Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, it's a long show. Rabbi and Red banter about chief scout Chris Zitterbart leaving the club for Philadelphia Union. Also, what does Jesse Marsch getting the Canada job mean for Moise Bombito? We recap that game against San Jose Earthquakes. Were the three offside goals correctly called?…

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Emor 5784: The Perfection Paradox 35:06

3M ago35:06

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How do we approach texts in our traditions that seem to discriminate against or exclude certain groups of people? In this thought-provoking discussion, Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield and Rabbi Haim Shalom wrestle with the disqualification of kohanim (priests) with physical deformities … Read the rest The post Emor 5784: The Perfection Paradox first appeared…

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Spanish Jewry I - The Dark Ages: The Forced Conversion of the Jews 34:39

3M ago34:39

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The history of the Jews in Spain has always been part of our collective memory. But the real story starts 1,000 years earlier. Long before the Rishonim, flourishing communities existed. What were their lives like? Why do we not know more about them? And what happened in 711CE? For the trip, please email: giana.elav@gmail.com Chapters 00:00 The Visi…

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