A Thought for the Week

This is Episode 6 of our new daily podcast, which will run from the 17th of Tammuz through the 9th of Av. Follow on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

He found a lost Torah scroll. There was no greater leader since Moshe. Then one fateful decision cost him his life. Why did one of Judah's greatest kings ignore Yirmiyahu's warning—and what can his tragic mistake teach us about the limits of conviction and the necessity of humility?



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Join as we discuss what makes a good leader. 

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Our new daily podcast will run from the 17th of Tammuz through the 9th of Av. 

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Please join Rabbi Jay for Three Weeks of Poetry: Connecting to the Kinot  a daily podcast from 17 Tammuz through 9 Av. In each minute episode, we'll uncover the history, literary beauty, and enduring messages of one kinah, helping transform the Kinnot from ancient poems into a moving and meaningful experience

On Today's episode we introduce some of the goals of the Kinnot. 

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Join as we discuss why Balak should have consulted with Yitro.

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Join as we discuss the dangers that lurk in the desert. 

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Join as we discuss the most important verse in the Torah. 

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Join as we discuss why the Torah likes to contradict itself.

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Join as we discuss how the tribe of Dan leads from behind. 

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Join as we discuss the best time for confession.

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Join as we discuss the connection between Rut and the 613 mitzvoth. 

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