When It Displeases the Court: Truth, Testimony, and the Ninth Commandment What does it mean to speak "the whole truth, and nothing but the truth"? The Torah's prohibition on false testimony is a deeper call to honor truth itself in all spheres of life. The Green-Eyed Monster: Envy and the End of the Decalogue Why does the Ten Commandments end with "Thou shalt not covet"? This surprising finale unlocks the purpose of the entire code—and shows how civilization depends on them.

When It Displeases the Court: Truth, Testimony, and the Ninth Commandment What does it mean to speak "the whole truth, and nothing but the truth"? The Torah's prohibition on false testimony is a deeper call to honor truth itself in all spheres of life. The Green-Eyed Monster: Envy and the End of the Decalogue Why does the Ten Commandments end with "Thou shalt not covet"? This surprising finale unlocks the purpose of the entire code—and shows how civilization depends on them.

Episode 5: The Ninth and Tenth Commandments

Family and the Seventh Commandment Adultery is not only a private failing—it strikes at the covenantal heart of marriage. This commandment shows how Jewish tradition links faith in family to faith in God. Life, Liberty, and Judaism: The Eighth Commandment and the Birth of Human Rights "Thou shalt not steal." Just two words in Hebrew—but within them lies a revolutionary idea: that liberty and property are moral concepts, and that justice begins with respecting what belongs to others.

Family and the Seventh Commandment Adultery is not only a private failing—it strikes at the covenantal heart of marriage. This commandment shows how Jewish tradition links faith in family to faith in God. Life, Liberty, and Judaism: The Eighth Commandment and the Birth of Human Rights "Thou shalt not steal." Just two words in Hebrew—but within them lies a revolutionary idea: that liberty and property are moral concepts, and that justice begins with respecting what belongs to others.

Episode 4: The Seventh and Eighth Commandments

God, Father, and Mother: The Partnership That Defines the Jewish Family Why is honoring one's parents listed alongside commandments about God? Judaism sees family as a sacred partnership in creation and as the foundation of faith itself. Human Life and the Divine Life: The Sixth Commandment "All humans are created in the image of God"—but what does that mean? The commandment not to murder offers a moral insight that shaped the West and needs to be recovered today.

God, Father, and Mother: The Partnership That Defines the Jewish Family Why is honoring one's parents listed alongside commandments about God? Judaism sees family as a sacred partnership in creation and as the foundation of faith itself. Human Life and the Divine Life: The Sixth Commandment "All humans are created in the image of God"—but what does that mean? The commandment not to murder offers a moral insight that shaped the West and needs to be recovered today.

Episode 3: The Fifth and Sixth Commandments

Who Is God? The Third Commandment and the Name of the Lord What does it mean that the Creator has a personal and ineffable name? Rabbi Soloveichik explores how the sanctity of God's name illuminates the biblical vision of divinity and reverence. The Most Misunderstood Day: Sabbath and the Fourth Commandment Shabbat introduced the idea of a day of rest to the world—but what is its real purpose? Discover how the Sabbath reshapes our understanding of work, holiness, and human dignity.

Who Is God? The Third Commandment and the Name of the Lord What does it mean that the Creator has a personal and ineffable name? Rabbi Soloveichik explores how the sanctity of God's name illuminates the biblical vision of divinity and reverence. The Most Misunderstood Day: Sabbath and the Fourth Commandment Shabbat introduced the idea of a day of rest to the world—but what is its real purpose? Discover how the Sabbath reshapes our understanding of work, holiness, and human dignity.

Episode 2: The Third and Fourth Commandments

How Do We Know God? The First Commandment Judah Halevi pondered why the one true God revealed Himself not merely as Creator of the Universe, but as the God of Abraham Who took Israel out of Egypt. What does this tell us about Judaism's view of God—and the link between the particular and the universal? Judaism vs. Idolatry: The Second Commandment Judaism's confrontation with idolatry is far from ancient history. Here Rabbi Soloveichik reveals what paganism truly is and how its spirit is returning in modern forms.

How Do We Know God? The First Commandment Judah Halevi pondered why the one true God revealed Himself not merely as Creator of the Universe, but as the God of Abraham Who took Israel out of Egypt. What does this tell us about Judaism's view of God—and the link between the particular and the universal? Judaism vs. Idolatry: The Second Commandment Judaism's confrontation with idolatry is far from ancient history. Here Rabbi Soloveichik reveals what paganism truly is and how its spirit is returning in modern forms.

Episode 1: The First and Second Commandments

In his Nobel speech, Menachem Begin provides the definitive Judaic worldview on war and peace.

In his Nobel speech, Menachem Begin provides the definitive Judaic worldview on war and peace.

Between Oslo and Jerusalem

At a historic moment for Israel and the Arab world, Menachem Begin makes sure that the Sabbath is honored.

At a historic moment for Israel and the Arab world, Menachem Begin makes sure that the Sabbath is honored.

The Motzash Arrival of Anwar Sadat

On his first trip to the United States, Menachem Begin looks to the Jewish past in order to build the Jewish future.

On his first trip to the United States, Menachem Begin looks to the Jewish past in order to build the Jewish future.

Tisha b'Av in New York

After decades in opposition, Menachem Begin finally becomes the prime minister of Israel.

After decades in opposition, Menachem Begin finally becomes the prime minister of Israel.

Mahapach

How the curious relationship between Menachem Begin and Anwar Sadat began to form.

How the curious relationship between Menachem Begin and Anwar Sadat began to form.

Begin and Sadat: The Beginning

The future Israeli prime minister makes a powerful case for reuniting Jerusalem with the Jewish people.

The future Israeli prime minister makes a powerful case for reuniting Jerusalem with the Jewish people.

Begin Speaks for Ancient Jerusalem

The differences between two political figures define Israel's early years.

The differences between two political figures define Israel's early years.

Ben-Gurion, Begin, and the Politics of Israel

Menachem Begin's commitment that Jews shall not make war against Jews is put to the test.

Menachem Begin's commitment that Jews shall not make war against Jews is put to the test.

Altalena

As the War for Independence begins, Menachem Begin connects the Jewish past to the Jewish future in the new state.

As the War for Independence begins, Menachem Begin connects the Jewish past to the Jewish future in the new state.

The War for Independence

While leading the Irgun, Menachem Begin resists the seductive urge to pit Jew against Jew.

While leading the Irgun, Menachem Begin resists the seductive urge to pit Jew against Jew.

Revolt: the Saison and Jewish Unity

Rabbi Dr. Meir Y. Soloveichik is one of America's leading voices on Jewish ideas, religious freedom, and faith in the modern age. In conjunction with the release of his new YouTube lecture series, "Sacred Time: A Journey through the Jewish Holidays," this podcast will collect and feature Rabbi Soloveichik's latest podcasts, lectures, live events, and more.

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