A Thought for the Week

Podcast Episodes

Ki Tavo: In the Garden of Eden

Speakers: Rabbi Jay Kelman

Join as we discuss the connection between Adam, Eve, and the farmers in Israel.

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Ki Teitzei: Time for Some Travel

Speakers: Rabbi Jay Kelman

Join as we discuss the parallel travel plans of Moav, Miriam, and Amalek.

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Shoftim: A Perfect Game

Speakers: Rabbi Jay Kelman

Join as we discuss the relationship between baseball and rabbinic authority.

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Re'eh: Credit is Crucial

Speakers: Rabbi Jay Kelman

Join as we discuss some early Rabbinic economic policies. 

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Eikev: What Makes G-d Mighty?

Speakers: Rabbi Jay Kelman

Join as we discuss our responsibilities to our communities and to society at large. 

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Va'etchanan: Above and Beyond

Speakers: Rabbi Jay Kelman

Join as we discuss why it is not enough to follow the laws of the Torah.

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Tisha B'av: Unrighteous Indignation

Speakers: Rabbi Jay Kelman

Join as we discuss how our sages approach history. 

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Devarim: Full Court Press

Speakers: Rabbi Jay Kelman

Join as we discuss the relationship between land and freedom. 

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Mattot-Massei: Save the Date

Speakers: Rabbi Jay Kelman

Join as we discuss why we are told the date that Aharon died.

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Pinchas: The Wrong Leader

Speakers: Rabbi Jay Kelman

Join as we discuss extreme and moderate leaders. 

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