Best Women. Mishnah Podcasts (2024)

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Jewish History & Destiny- The Giants of The Mishnah & Gemara 43:55

4d ago43:55

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It is Mishna & Gemara Time! Explaining our Mesorah's importance and the responsibility and super human efforts of those giants who made it a possibility. We hear about the talents of Reb Yochanan Ben Zakai and the incredible story of Reb Yochanan & Rish Lakish.By Rabbi Ari Bensoussan

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Jewish History & Destiny- Post Destruction, Reb Akiva , Reb Yehuda Hanasi and The Mishna's Origin 43:12

11d ago43:12

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In this Women's History Shiur , We skip to Post- Second Bet Hamikdash to focus on the origin of our current survival in this very long exile. We go through some unfortunate and unpleasant stories as we meander through our origins of exile. Reb Akiva, Reb Yehuda Hanasi and even Marcus Areilus are introduced in this emotional and necessary shiur.…

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Jewish History & Destiny- Kings David & Shlomo- Building of Mashiach's Dynasty 41:12

25d ago41:12

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In this class we go from Davids origin story as a shepherd to a King. His drive, his set up in Jerusalem and how King Shlomo follows his legacy. Throw in some personal stories with Rav Kaduri's coat and Scottish accents, it is a fun , educational and inspiring listen.By Rabbi Ari Bensoussan

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Jewish History & Destiny- The Origins of David Hamelech , The Goliath of Our Days & The Silent Simcha of Shavuot 50:46

1M ago50:46

50:46

Action Packed Shiur this week! TOO MUCH TO WRITE ABOUT IN ONE LITTLE DESCRIPTION! David Hamelech , Parenting , Makings of a King , War, The need of a Goliath-so David can win , Jews in Galut and so much more about Love and Simcha in Shavuot. Enjoy! Please take out a minute to subscribe and send out to others so we can spread Awesome Torah Everywher…

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Jewish History & Destiny-The Times of Shaul Hamelech- Todays Kings are the Parents in Each Home 44:46

2M ago44:46

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In this Shiur, we see the Torah commands a Jewish King what NOT to own. We delve into the shortcomings and difficulties of being a leader and parent. But we can and need to be great, we discuss some tools toward that greatness.By Rabbi Ari Bensoussan

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Jewish History And Destiny- The Times of The Shoftim- We Sinned, We Suffered, We Cried, We Defeated, We Prospered.. Repeat! 45:13

2M ago45:13

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We continue down the sacred path of History, visiting the times of the Judges, in the book of Shoftim. Some hard hitting insights from the chilling tale of Gideon to the reason why Shmuel and Hashem were not too thrilled to give the Jews a king! Enjoy!By Rabbi Ari Bensoussan

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A-Muse-5- The SPIFE!!!!!!- Life & Death Are in the Hands of the Tongue 15:33

2M ago15:33

15:33

I came across this beautiful Medrash. It pierced right through me and had to share. What in the world is a SPIFE? Find out , it may just save your marriage , your children and all whom you hold dear to you!By Rabbi Ari Bensoussan

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Jewish History and Destiny- Moshe & Yehoshua- Yom Ha'atzmaut , Spies & Spoils of War 49:37

2M ago49:37

49:37

Heavy title ! I get Emotionally charged about my years in Israel, What the Spies mistake was about themselves and what the success and failure in the times of Yehoshua. We wrap it together with a bow of what is needed for us to gain Israel and mashiach. Some Heavy Mussar peppered here and there.By Rabbi Ari Bensoussan

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A-Muse- 4- Yom Hazikaron Special 9:01

2M ago9:01

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In this quick but heartfelt A-muse, I talk to my son Avraham, about the experience I just had that left me in awe of the power of people and the acceptance of Hashem in our lives. Daven for -Yisroel Menachem Ben Shoshana- To be kept Safe.By Rabbi Ari Bensoussan

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Women Shiur- Mindfully Counting Sefirot - To Reach 49 Levels of Purity 37:38

2M ago37:38

37:38

In this Brand-New Class, We explore the mystical world of counting the Sefirot based on the 7 weeks and the 7 Sefirot corresponding to them. Some great references and emotional insights keep this class both intense and fun through out. Enjoy! please subscribe and send feedback to- sponsorawesometorah@gmail.com…

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Women Shiur- The Entire PESACH SEDER- The Secret To Our Immortality 1:01:20

3M ago1:01:20

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In this weeks Shiur , We lock-in on the Pesach Seder. This is information that has been culled over years of learning from my Rebbi, Rav Berkovitz, of how a Focus Seder can infuse responsibility and love for Judaism in to our children and ourselves. They will learn what it means to be Jewish, know Hashem loves them and walk away with an understandi…

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Women Shiur- Get The Pesach Theme LOCKED-IN For the Seder So It Stays With you , Forever. 45:52

3M ago45:52

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In this Shiur we begin to unearth the incredible thought process needed to find the Theme we are obligated to give over to our children and ourselves this Pesach Seder. We cover the first of two classes , here we delve into the Theme of the seder hidden in Vhi SHemadah, and Pesach's name of Skipping over us. ( Apologies for the static, I think the …

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Women Shiur- Chodesh Nissan- Parshat Hachodesh: Becoming NEW, Those Who NEW, NEW! 43:14

3M ago43:14

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In this weekly women shiur we explore the power of Parshat Hachodesh/ Month of Nissan and how to tap into them. This is one of those classes that pull back the curtain of mystery surrounding these incredibly deep and wonderful parts of the Jewish Calendar. Renew yourself and feel an awesome change on Rosh Chodesh Nissan following the ideas presente…

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A-Muse- 3- Mercedes EQS Luxury SUV - Should I? Could I? 16:23

4M ago16:23

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In this third edition of the A-Muse Series, I share with you a story and decision. Was I Right in my final decision? Let me know in the comments.By Rabbi Ari Bensoussan

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Women Shiur- Purim- The Greatest Trick the Devil Ever Pulled, Is Making Man Think He doesn't Exist 49:19

4M ago49:19

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In this passionate Shiur, we explore how to have a purpose filled fast of Esther and get to know Amalek and what we need to do to erase him. The last few minutes are dedicated to talking about our wonderful Chazak Org and ask that you all help with our current fundraiser. Please visit https://thechesedfund.com/chazak/chazak-non-stop/teams/rabbiaria…

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Women's Class-Purim- Mishloach Manot : Unity Is The Remedy 49:06

4M ago49:06

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In this action packed women shiur , we cry and laugh by finding the mysterious realization behind one of the most misunderstood and powerful parts of purim , the Mishloach Manot.By Rabbi Ari Bensoussan

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Women's Class- Megillah- Revealing The Power of Purim 50:34

4M ago50:34

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In this Private Women's Shiur, we explore the hidden potential of how powerful Purim could be , if only we know what to look out for. If you ever felt You called out to Hashem and got no answer, this one is worth a listen.By Rabbi Ari Bensoussan

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Muse-2 | Overrated I.Q. 23:47

4M ago23:47

23:47

In this Second Episode I talk about the Overrated concept of IQ and the power of passion and cause to drive you.By Rabbi Ari Bensoussan

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Muse-1 | Make the First Move 27:47

5M ago27:47

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Welcome to my new Podcast! In this first episode we begin to explain our role in making the first move in the effort expected of us from Hashem.By Rabbi Ari Bensoussan

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PrayerFull trailer: discover curated guided prayer 1:30

3+ y ago1:30

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If you have enjoyed #YourTorah, we invite you to experience PrayerFull: the guided prayer podcast, brought to you by our producer Rabba Dina Brawer with Rabbanit Leah SarnaBy JOFA UK

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Our Hadran! 10:09

6y ago10:09

10:09

Rabba Dina Brawer wraps up the YourTorah journey, and shares an overview of the project. Help us understand the impact of YourTorah by sharing your feedback here in our brief form. This episode is sponsored by Yeshivat Maharat, the first institution to ordain women as Orthodox clergy, and where JOFA UK's founder, Dina Brawer, recently received semi…

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Oktzin: Creativity Stems from Frustration 13:59

6y ago13:59

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Rabba Claudia Marbach opens up the final masekhet of the Mishnah, Oktzin, looking at the study of Mishnah and how it constitutes part of the pleasures of this world. Rabba Claudia Marbach recently received semikha from Yeshivat Maharat, NY. She has launched a pop-up beit midrash for women in Boston, called One Night Shtender. Before Yeshivat Mahara…

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Yadayim: Can't Touch This 14:02

6y ago14:02

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Leah Sarna opens up masekhet Yadayim, unpacking how hands are made impure and looking at how King Solomon created 'tumat yadayim' - the impurities of the hands. Leah Sarna is a fourth year student at Yeshivat Maharat, a Wexner Graduate Fellow and a Mishnah junkie. Leah has taught Torah to adults and teens around the world, stretching from New York …

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Tevul Yom: Imparting Impurity 13:55

6y ago13:55

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Yardaena Osband introduces Tevul Yom, looking into how different statuses - for instance that of the tevul yom - impact when and how a person imparts impurity. Yardaena Osband, MD is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York. Yardaena studied for two years in Midreshet Lindenbaum and received he…

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Zavim: Finding Meaning in the Mundane 14:07

6y ago14:07

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Shayna Abramson dives into masekhet Zavim, unpacking its laws of ritual impurity, and demonstrating that even texts that may seem irrelevant to our lives have the capacity to teach us moral truths. Shayna Abramson is a native New Yorker and an alumni of Midreshet Harova and of Drisha's Beit Midrash programme. She is currently pursuing Masters degre…

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Makhshirin: Triumph of the Will? 13:17

6y ago13:17

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Rabbi Aviva Richman looks into masekhet Makhshirin, unpacking how its discussion of the purity of objects provides us with a chance to become more aware of our intentions in our day-to-day lives. Rabbi Aviva Richman is on faculty at the Hadar Institute in New York where she teaches Talmud, Halakhah, Midrash and Hasidut. She received private semikha…

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Niddah: Tracing the Laws of Intimacy 19:08

6y ago19:08

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Nechama Goldman Barash introduces masekhet Niddah, tracing the laws governing sexual intimacy from their origins in Torah, through to their explication in the Mishnah - and their application today. NB: This episode contains sexually explicit material Nechama Goldman Barash is a senior faculty member at Machon Pardes, Matan and Midreshet Torah V'avo…

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Mikvaot: Returning to Nature 18:39

6y ago18:39

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Ellyse Borghi introduces masekhet Mikvaot, looking at the way in which the mikvah serves as a reminder of our role in the world as creators seeking to emulate the Divine. Ellyse Borghi is a children's lawyer by day and a Torah learner and teacher by night. Ellyse is in her second year of studies for Orthodox smicha through Yeshivat Har'El in Jerusa…

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Tahorot: Quantum Uncertainty 11:59

6y ago11:59

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Atara Cohen unpacks masekhet Tahorot, looking at how impurity flows from one object to another and exploring how the Mishnah bestows certainty on an uncertain world. Atara Cohen graduated from Princeton University with a BA in Religion and a certificate in Judaic Studies, where she focused her non-academic time on interfaith work. After studying To…

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Parah: Why We Study Torah 18:27

6y ago18:27

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By JOFA UK

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Negaim: Afflictions & Behavioural Insights 16:46

6y ago16:46

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Devorah Zlochower unpacks masekhet Negaim, examining its categorisation of afflictions, and their corresponding symptoms and purification rituals, as well as drawing out its insights into human behaviour. Devorah Zlochower is Executive Editor of Yeshivat Chovevei Torah Rabbinical School's Lindenbaum Center for Halakhic Studies and a rebbe at YCT. S…

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Oholot: Understanding the Meaning of Tumah & Taharah 18:29

6y ago18:29

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Rabba Dr. Carmella Abraham looks into masekhet Ohalot, reflecting on end of life experiences and inviting us to see the taharah (purity) behind the tumah (impurity). This YourTorah episode is dedicated by Rabba Dr. Carmella Abraham in memory of her mother Livana bat David ve'Batsheva z"l. With a medical degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine an…

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Kelim: 'The Poetry of Things' 19:11

6y ago19:11

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Leah Rosenthal presents masekhet Kelim, exploring its discussion of the purity of objects and noting the way physical objects act as a portal into daily life in Mishnaic times. Leah Rosenthal has been teaching Talmud at the Pelech High School for Girls and at the Pardes Institute for Jewish Studies in Jerusalem for over thirty years. She has a BA i…

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Seder Tohorot: The Mysteries of Purity 16:49

6y ago16:49

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Dr. Lindsey Taylor-Guthartz introduces Seder Tohorot, looking into its exploration of the purity system, and noting the way it marks the boundaries between life and death. Lindsey Taylor-Guthartz studied archaeology at Cambridge and at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and recently completed a PhD at University College London on the religious liv…

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Kinnim: An Exercise in Logic 19:24

6y ago19:24

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Rabba Dr. Carmella Abraham introduces masekhet Kinnim, encouraging listeners to work through its complex mishnayot using logic and reasoning. With a medical degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine and semikha (ordination) from Yeshivat Maharat, Rabba Dr. Carmella Abraham brings her background as a physician to her study of Jewish texts and pract…

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Middot: Measurements and Memories of the Temple 17:04

6y ago17:04

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Shira Eliassian opens up masekhet Middot, taking us on an audio-visual tour of the Temple, and exploring how studying this masekhet serves as a psychological surrogate for making our pilgrimage there. Entry on Temple in Rabbinic Literature on JewishEncyclopedia.com - This article includes an overview of Har HaBayit and the Azarah with labels in Eng…

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Tamid: From Daily Sacrifice to Daily Prayer 19:36

6y ago19:36

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Leah Shakdiel introduces masekhet Tamid, opening up its account of daily Temple worship, and noting the importance of continually striving to link our ancestors' spirituality with our own. Leah Shakdiel was born in Jerusalem in 1951 to a family of Modern Orthodox pioneers. She moved to Yeruham, a small development town in the Negev Desert, in 1978,…

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Meilah: Accidental Misuses 17:31

6y ago17:31

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Yardaena Osband opens up masekhet Meilah, unpacking the laws surrounding the accidental misuse of consecrated objects. Yardaena Osband, MD is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York. Yardaena studied for two years at Midreshet Lindenbaum and received her BA in Jewish Studies and Music at Yeshi…

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Keritot: Cut-Off & Connected 17:14

6y ago17:14

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Maharat Rachel Kohl Finegold introduces masekhet Keritot, exploring sins, their punishments and how karet can be instructive, informing our connectedness. Maharat Rachel Kohl Finegold is the Director of Education and Spiritual Enrichment at Congregation Shaar Hashomayim in Montreal. She received her B.A. in Religion from Boston University and is a …

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Temurah: Committing to a Communal Cause 20:00

6y ago20:00

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Judith Levitan opens up masekhet Temurah, unpacking how its laws give us a framework to negotiate between our competing urges: the desire to give love, and the desire to preserve ourselves. Judith Levitan lives in Sydney Australia. She holds degrees in Law and Social Work from the University of NSW. Her honours thesis examined community attitudes t…

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Arakhin: The Value of Valuation 14:13

6+ y ago14:13

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Dena Weiss introduces masekhet Arakhin, delving into Temple valuations and how we value people, and tracing the Mishnah's logic through its discussion of cases that demand one to be strict and cases where one can be less strict. Dena Weiss is the Rosh Beit Midrash of Yeshivat Hadar, a Halakhic, gender-Egalitarian and non-denominational full-time le…

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Bekhorot: The Plague of the First Born 17:20

6+ y ago17:20

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Michal Kohane opens up masekhet Bekhorot, asking what constitutes a firstborn - whether animal or human - and what makes a firstborn so special. Born and raised in Israel, Michal Kohane has been a leader and educator in the Jewish community of Northern California for over twenty five years. She is currently a student at Yeshivat Maharat and the Ros…

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Chullin: On Food, Holiness and Worship 17:56

6+ y ago17:56

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Dr. Elana Stein Hain opens up masekhet Chullin and its discussions of slaughtering meat, suggesting that eating is akin to offering sacrifices. Dr. Elana Stein Hain is the Scholar in Residence and Director of Faculty at the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America. She served as clergy at Lincoln Square Synagogue and the Jewish Center, received he…

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Menachot: Our Intentions are Heavenward 16:43

6+ y ago16:43

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Peta Jones Pellach opens up masekhet Menachot, unpacking its discussion of plant-based sacrifices and drawing out its lessons about serving God. A founder of Limmud-Oz in Sydney and teacher in the Melton programme for many years, Peta Jones Pellach is now a Jerusalem-based educator with the Elijah Interfaith Institute. She also teaches in the Oded …

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Zevachim: Intention vs Action 16:01

6+ y ago16:01

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Rachel Rosenthal examines the ways in which sacrifices can be rendered invalid, and considers the role of a person's intentions when offering a sacrifice and the lessons we can draw from tractate Zevachim when sacrifices are no longer offered. Rachel Rosenthal is a PhD candidate in Rabbinic Literature at the Jewish Theological Seminary, where she i…

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Seder Kodashim: The Role of Sacrifice 18:30

6+ y ago18:30

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Shira Hecht-Koller opens up Seder Kodashim, introducing its discussion about sacrifices, and considering the role sacrifices play in Jewish life and thought. Shira Hecht-Koller is the Director of Communal Engagement at Drisha. She has taught Talmud, Jewish Identity and Comparative Ethics, most recently at SAR High School. She is a founding member o…

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Horayot: Trial ... & Error 20:27

6+ y ago20:27

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Anne Gordon opens up masekhet Horayot, tracing its discussion of leadership and human error, and how one informs the other. Anne Gordon is the deputy editor of Ops & Blogs at The Times of Israel. Her bachelors in History and Philosophy and masters in Judaic Studies are from Harvard University, and she is pursuing a slow doctorate in girls’ Talmud e…

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Avot: Not Chapters, Not Fathers, But a Whole Lot of Wisdom 17:16

6+ y ago17:16

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Marianne Novak is a third year off site student at Yeshivat Maharat and a Rabbinic Intern at Hebrew Institute of Riverdale. She lives in Skokie, Illinois with her family where she has been teaching for the past 19 years for the Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Education and is a Gabbait for the Skokie Women’s Tefillah Group. She has also taug…

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Avodah Zarah: Exclusiveness or Tolerance? 14:49

6+ y ago14:49

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Sarah Charak is a student of history and law at the University of Sydney. She learned at Midreshet Lindenbaum in Jerusalem, and has worked since then as Educational Director of Bnei Akiva Australia and the Australian Zionist Youth Council, and is currently part of the Limmud Oz team. Her favourite job is teaching Bat Mitzva girls to leyn and learn …

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Eduyot: Promoting Peace 15:31

6+ y ago15:31

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Rabbanit Bracha Jaffe unpacks masekhet Eduyot, explaining how it weaves together testimonies from multiple Sages, lifting up halakhic principles in its quest to promote peace and end controversy. Rabbanit Bracha Jaffe serves as Community Educator at Beth Tfiloh synagogue in Blatimore, MD and as a High School teacher in Beth Tfiloh School. She is a …

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