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Seven Minute Torah

Rabbi Micah Streiffer

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Making modern meaning from ancient texts! Each week Rabbi Micah Streiffer discusses the weekly Torah portion in about 7 to 10 minutes, through liberal Jewish eyes. We weave together philosophy, spirituality, tradition, and social justice - and derive meaning for today‘s life from our sacred sources. Longer episodes include a bonus interview with leading rabbis and Jewish thought leaders. With questions or comments, please contact me at rabbistreiffer@gmail.com.
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A podcast series compiled from oral histories and produced as part of a digital exhibition exploring how Liberal Judaism has evolved since it was co-founded by British visionary Lily Montagu in 1902. This podcast series of oral histories is part of the exhibition: “Lily's Legacy - Voices and Visions of Liberal Judaism”, a project supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. It was produced by Miri Lawrence and Lucia Scazzocchio, narrated by Harry Hurst, sound editing and design by Lucia ...
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Join scholar, international speaker, and author Rabbi Yaakov Shapiro for cutting-edge discourse on important issues such as morals, free will, religion, politics, mathematics, critical thinking, and science. Learn to recognize propaganda, and make more logical and better-informed decisions.
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Progressively Jewish

Progressively Jewish

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As you continue on your Jewish journey, join rabbis, cantors and other Jewish educators in exploring many facets of Judaism. Contact us on progressivelyjewish@gmail.com. Progressively Jewish is a collaboration between Liberal Judaism, Reform Judaism, and Leo Baeck College. Remember to subscribe to Progressively Jewish and, if you like what you hear, leave us a podcast review.
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Wrestling Out Loud: Faith and Liberation, hosted by Faith in Public Life Action CEO Jeanné Lewis, is a podcast committed to exploring nuance in a world invested in binaries. Interfaith guests from varied religious backgrounds discuss unique perspectives from their faith journeys, and offer opportunities for us to take actions and identify solutions to big problems that align with our values to build communities of belonging as we navigate some of today's most complex issues.
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Jewish Ancestral Healing teacher and practitioner Taya Mâ Shere engages spiritual leaders, artists, activists and visionaries on their journeys of ancestral healing, embracing resilience, and ancestor reverence practices rooted in Jewish traditions and counter-oppressive devotion. May this offering be a portal of connection, that we may root in positive resource, remember ancient ways, reclaim and innovate new possibilities, and be deeply nourished by the well of our loving and wise ancestors.
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The Ritual House

Tova Leibovic-Douglas

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We investigate all things ritual through conversations with some of the most interesting individuals engaging with ritual today. Join host Tova Leibovic-Douglas on her mission to demystify ritual for the everyday person. Life moves fast. Ritual slows us down. You'll learn how this practice can help you mark moments in your life, big and small, while allowing you to connect more deeply to answers buried within us as human beings. Let's bring ritual into our lives for the way we live and work ...
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We mostly think of the story of Adam and Eve as a story about sin and punishment, but Rabbi Micah Streiffer wants to suggest that it is actually a story about what it means to be human. This episode is the beginning of season 6! --------------------------------- Seven Minute Torah is a production of LAASOK. To support the production of this podcast…
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As we read the Torah's last portion, we ask about the death of Moses, and explore a Midrash about life and death, leadership and legacy. Chazak chazak v'nitchazeik! Be strong, be strong, and let us strengthen one another! --------------------------------- Seven Minute Torah is a production of LAASOK. To support the production of this podcast, visit…
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Since October 7, it has been painful for many people of faith to approach God, to find the words to respond to our changing, impossible reality. A new book - AZ NASHIR brings all the pathos and the hope, providing words for those who can't find their own. Compiled and edited by Shira Lankin Sheps, Rachel Sharansky Danziger, and Anne (!), this movin…
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This week's Torah portion suggests a framework for how to include those who live at the outskirts of society. A message of social justice and human dignity that speaks powerfully to our moment. --------------------------------- Seven Minute Torah is a production of LAASOK. To support the production of this podcast, visit either www.patreon.com/seve…
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In a strange passage of Talmud, the Rabbis imagine God putting on t'fillin. They tie it back to this week's Torah portion - to an image of God and the Jewish people "affirming" their covenant with each other. In this episode, Rabbi Micah Streiffer will talk about this surprising image of the Divine, and why it just might help us reclaim t'fillin in…
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As liberal Jews, what are we supposed to do with obscure, esoteric laws in the Torah that seem to have nothing to do with Jewish life today? This portion contains one of the Torah's most obscure laws: the prohibition against mixing wool and linen (shaatnez). Rabbi Micah Streiffer talks about the possible meanings behind it, and how to make modern m…
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Another blow in Israel with Hamas's cold-blooded murder of six hostages on the verge of being rescued alive by the IDF. Shoshanna and Anne probe the country's state of raw emotion, call out the evil of Hamas, acknowledge the conflict of being put between a rock and a hard place, and offer tips for the things we all can do to make the world a better…
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Alden Solovy is a poet and a creator of beautiful modern liturgy. In this episode, he joins Rabbi Micah Streiffer to discuss the idea of communal responsibility (as expressed in an intensely strange event in this week's Torah portion), to talk about the ongoing events in Israel and Gaza, and to read some of his original meditations for the High Hol…
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Reverend Tuhina Verma Rash, the theologian in residence for Faith and Public Life Action. Tuhina grew up in a Hindu family and is now a pastor with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, has done interfaith community organizing, research and pastoral work. She is now helping us build out our theology of change and articulate what it looks like…
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The Torah makes a grand pronouncement: Israelites should distance themselves physically and spiritually from neighboring peoples so as not to be tempted to "follow their ways." But how does this sit with modern, progressive Jews who believe in interfaith dialogue? Isn't it important to learn about other religious and cultural groups? In this episod…
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Rabbi Shai Held is one of the most important thinkers in modern Jewish life. President and Dean of the Hadar Institute, he is a theologian, rabbi, educator, and author. In this interview, he joins Rabbi Micah Streiffer to talk about the Torah's command to love the stranger, and about the broader idea that Judaism is about love. Rabbi Held's latest …
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Rev. Terry Williams is Pastor of Orchard Hill United Church of Christ in Chillicothe and a Faith Organizer committed to equipping faith leaders to do justice in Ohio. An ordained minister of the United Church of Christ, Rev. Williams serves a congregation in Ross County, a rural community hit hard by the drug crisis that also is home to two of Ohio…
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Rabbi Dr. Noam Weinberg joins Shoshanna and Anne to explain the toxicity and dysfunctionality facing too many couples and families in our community. Importantly, he also offers tips and tools to help people avoid these pitfalls. Music: "Misery" by The WhipsAnne Gordon and Shoshanna Keats-Jaskoll által
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Rep. Angie Nixon is a force to be reckoned with. She is always on the go-- whether that is in Tallahassee advocating for constituents or knocking doors to help fellow candidates run for office. As a former organizer, and current state representative, Nixon joined us from a hot summer afternoon in FL and spoke with us about the work happening in Tal…
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As faith leaders and social workers, we are uniquely equipped to help keep Ohio elections peaceful and safe for everyone. Our society and political landscape has become more divisive and partisan than ever before. In situations of anxiety, tensions can easily rise. To keep voters safe, we must be prepared to de-escalate instances of harassment or v…
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Noor Mir is a DC-based digital strategist, advocate and dynamic leader from the Women’s March. She offers perspective on what progressive spaces can do to be more inclusive towards Muslim women like herself, and how her work digitally gave her a front row seat to the disinformation campaigns that came to a head in the January 6 insurrection. This c…
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Imagine a national army that serves not just to defend a country but to shape its very identity—welcome to the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). We promise to unravel the reasons behind the Haredim's refusal to serve in the IDF, exploring the army's role in promoting Zionist ideology and its mission to culturally and ideologically reform its soldiers. …
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Sometimes, all the progress lands society right back at the beginning. Just ask the women who would like to be on Israel's committee to select rabbis. Or the female tank soldiers. Or the liberal left who would never tolerate discrimination, except when it comes to Orthodox women. Anne and Shoshanna review the things that have changed, but remained …
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For more than six decades, the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism (the RAC) has worked to educate, inspire, and mobilize the Reform Jewish community to advocate for social justice. They mobilize around federal, state, provincial, and local legislation on more than 70 pressing socioeconomic issues, including gun violence prevention, immigrati…
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In this portion, Moses faces the prospect of his own death. The Midrash paints a picture of him as a leader who both struggles with own mortality and cares deeply about the welfare of the people he leads. We explore these messages, comparing them with contemporary events. --------------------------------- Seven Minute Torah is a production of LAASO…
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Brad Onishi is a former evangelical youth pastor, now podcast host, professor, and author of Preparing for War, a book that examines the role that churches played in the January 6 insurrection. Brad's history with wrestling with theology and the political implications makes for a nuanced conversation on everything from seeing the Imago Dei in one a…
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All are welcome at eTJC Unity Mosques spaces for prayer, community, reflection, and discussion which affirm and include all. ETJC Unity Mosques are places of healing for everyone ETJC Unity Mosques are safe spaces for everyone to worship, commune, and just be. We celebrate pluralism and diversity enshrined in 49:13 of the Quran. ETJC Unity Mosques …
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Dr. Pamela Ayo Yetunde is the author of Casting Indra’s Net and Black & Buddhist. She is a theologian, scholar, and chaplain wrestling with issues of racism, resilience and personal freedom and how using mindfulness practices contributes to our liberation. Dr. Yetunde unpacks her faith journey and exploring what she calls ‘The Platinum Rule’ which …
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Known for his revolutionary - and often controversial - TikTok videos calling out the worst in frum society, Rabbi Avraham Mordechai Gottlieb chats with Shoshanna and Anne on kabala, his worldview, and why women must keep fighting for Torah to win.Anne Gordon and Shoshanna Keats-Jaskoll által
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Korach claims that "all the people are holy," but his actions seem to be less about the people and more about his own interests. In that sense, he reminds us of some politicians we know today. --------------------------------- Seven Minute Torah is a production of LAASOK. To support the production of this podcast, visit either www.patreon.com/seven…
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Black in Repro is a workgroup in the Floridians for Reproductive Freedom coalition that is made up of Black organizers, political operatives, consultants, providers, founders, community organizations, and experts in contraceptive access, abortion and prenatal doula care, policymaking, youth engagement, strategy, event planning and more. They aim to…
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The Torah's famous story of the "scouts" is a pivotal moment - the beginning of the 40 years of wandering in the wilderness. But what did the scouts do wrong? We take a look at a Midrash that suggests that, in part, it was because they made assumptions about what the people of the land were thinking about them. We talk about the cognitive distortio…
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While many know him as a political powerhouse and active member of the Congressional Black Caucus, Rep. Jim Clyburn joined us for a conversation on how his faith informed his desire for public service and coming from a family of ministers. He convenes the Democratic Faith Working Group in the House of Representatives, a multi faith group of congres…
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This parashah tells about a strange incident in which two Israelites prophesy "illicitly." Moses's reaction to them teaches something important about leadership and listening. (Encore from 2022.) --------------------------------- Seven Minute Torah is a production of LAASOK. To support the production of this podcast, visit either www.patreon.com/se…
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A midrash says that the Torah is "one" but has seventy faces. We explore how Jewish life sits at the intersection of unity and pluralism. --------------------------------- Seven Minute Torah is a production of LAASOK. To support the production of this podcast, visit either www.patreon.com/sevenminutetorah (for per-episode contribution) OR https://l…
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When Avi was called up on October 7 (for 5 of the next 8 months), his wife, Bazy, became a "Milu-Ima" (a reservist is called a miliumnik). Home with 4 beloved children and an uncountable number of diapers to change, Bazy was one of 70 women in comparable situations in her neighborhood alone. She set out to do something for her neighbors... and her …
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In this interview episode, Micah talks with Rabbi Mark Washofsky about B'midbar, the opening parsha of the book of Numbers. They discuss the census in the desert, why it takes place and what it says about Jewish life. And they go on to talk about a variety of related topics around Reform Judaism and halakhah (Jewish law). Rabbi Washofsky is the aut…
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Is Jewish life supposed to be lived in the land of Israel? Can you live a fulfilling and meaningful life in diaspora? How do we, as liberal Jews, relate to the traditional Jewish notion of "exile?" We explore some midrash on the topic. --------------------------------- Seven Minute Torah is a production of LAASOK. To support the production of this …
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In this week's Torah portion, God asks the people to provide a Ner Tamid - an eternal light - in the sanctuary. But does God need a light? And by extension, does God need our rituals and prayers? We look at some midrash and explore the question: Who are our rituals for? --------------------------------- Seven Minute Torah is a production of LAASOK.…
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Even as the war rages in Israel, American campuses have become a whole other front line. Anne and Shoshanna speak to two US college students about their experiences of antisemitism and anti-Zionism on campus, and marvel at the strength of these incredible young people. Music: "Misery" by The WhipsAnne Gordon and Shoshanna Keats-Jaskoll által
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The Torah commands: "Love your neighbor as yourself?" But who is the neighbor that I'm commanded the love? The answer is not straightforward. In fact, it's one of the great debates of Judaism. --------------------------------- Seven Minute Torah is a production of LAASOK. To support the production of this podcast, visit either www.patreon.com/seven…
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Sacrifice? Demons? A scapegoat?? This parashah describes the strange, levitical practices of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. What meaning is there to be found for modern Jewish life in this ancient, priestly ritual? --------------------------------- Seven Minute Torah is a production of LAASOK. To support the production of this podcast, visit eit…
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Rabbi Tova Leibovic-Douglas does a solo mini episode on Passover, Liberation, and what our souls must move through in order to potentially shift during this holiday. What is the point of cleaning out Hametz or bread products, if we are not cleaning out the inner-hametz of our personal pantries in our souls? The goal of these rituals are to get us t…
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How can we celebrate when our people are in captivity? Yet, Passover isn't cancelled this year, even if you feel it should be, so how do we make sense of it? In what is now an annual pre-Passover episode to help boost our seder experience, Anne and Shoshanna talk to Dr. Tammy Jacobowitz about how to approach the holiday this very difficult year. Mu…
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How often do we dehumanize or ostracize people who are suffering from disease, poverty, mental health challenges, etc? This week we focus on some Midrash surrounding how you're supposed to treat people afflicted with leprosy. The Rabbis find some surprising and affirming messages embedded in this strange Torah portion. -----------------------------…
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The Ritual House host, Tova Leibovic-Douglas and Eliyahu Ungar-Sargon (The Ritual House sound editor!) discuss the tension of when there is a ritual that no longer works for you- how do you cope? What do you do? The episode focuses on the ancient jewish ritual of Brit-Milah. They differ on their conclusions and discuss these differences at length. …
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Tazria is about scaly skin disease and priestly diagnosis. But when we examine it through the Rabbis' eyes, it is about our responsibility to each other in times of suffering. We explore a story from the Talmud that helps drive home that idea. --------------------------------- Seven Minute Torah is a production of LAASOK. To support the production …
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Six months into Israel's war with Hamas, and nearly all sectors of Israeli society are feeling it, but extended army service and a sadly rising death toll have turned Israeli attention to the Haredim who (for the most part) do not serve in the IDF. Much of Israel is irate, but with the yeshiva exemptions newly canceled, Haredim are irate too. Anne …
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The Ritual House host, Tova Leibovic-Douglas and Dr. Lori Baudino discuss the art of creating space wherever one is. Dr. Baudino shares her personal creative way of creating space with clients, when traveling and anywhere in between. How does one do this as themselves with fluidity and boundaries? What are the rituals for creating a space? They dis…
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Sh'mini outlines the laws of kashrut - which animals traditionally may and may not be eaten in Judaism. How does liberal Judaism approach the rules and traditions around keeping kosher in modern Jewish life? --------------------------------- Seven Minute Torah is a production of LAASOK. To support the production of this podcast, visit either www.pa…
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The Ritual House host, Tova Leibovic-Douglas and Igael Gurin-Malous (Iggy) have an in depth conversation about all things ritual in relation to cultivating a personal spiritual practice as well as engaging with Talmud. Iggy shares his personal long term ritual of studying Talmud and how it has walked with him throughout his life in all it's stages.…
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In this portion we find an obscure rule about the thanksgiving offering: it must be eaten on the day that it is offered. Turns out there is an important lesson there about our need for community. --------------------------------- Seven Minute Torah is a production of LAASOK. To support the production of this podcast, visit either www.patreon.com/se…
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The Ritual House host, Tova Leibovic-Douglas and Paige Appel have a deep conversation about spirituality, soul work, surrender and the challenging aspects of seeking. Paige discusses her personal spiritual journey and the moments of challenge along the way as well as the clarity that she has for the work that she is doing with Riverbank and circlin…
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