Explorations

Explorations episodes

November 30, 2021 Tanya Chapter Eight
An exploration of the distinction between "treif" and "pareve" in the world.
7 min
November 29, 2021 Mitzvah #9: Eliminating Chometz on Erev Pesach (4:40)
No chometz may remain in a Jew's possession starting at midday of Erev Pesach. I explore this mitzvah's meaning.
5 min
November 28, 2021 What we say and sing on Chanukah
An exploration of how we should view the miracles of Chanukah through the lens of the brachos and songs we sing.
6 min
November 26, 2021 Feasting on Chanukah
Is feasting on Chanukah a thing? I explore a spectrum of three answers to that question.
6 min
November 25, 2021 Yosef and Mrs. Potiphar
Yosef's encounter with Mrs Potiphar can tell us a lot about the Jewish experience in America, especially (but not only) on Thanksgiving.
6 min
November 24, 2021 Yehoshua Chapter Nine
A summary of an exploration of Yehoshua Chapter Nine: The Givoni Ruse
8 min
November 23, 2021 Tanya Chapter Seven
This class summarizes Tanya Chapter Seven.
8 min
November 22, 2021 Mitzvah #8: Leave no leftovers of the Korban Pesach
Americans next week will be eating a lot of turkey leftovers. Yet the Torah did not allow any Korban Pesach leftovers. I explore why this is a Mitzvah.
5 min
November 21, 2021 Individual and Community Davening
Why does the Chazzan repeat the whole Shmoneh Esrei??
7 min
November 19, 2021 Speech on Shabbos
Exploring the value and meaning of talking (or not talking) on Shabbos.
7 min

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My name is Raphael Davidovich. I want these podcasts to explore the deep and practical ideas to be found in Torah and Jewish Tradition.