Daily Jewish Thought

One G-d, Many Voices: How Diversity Makes Us Whole


Listen Later

Rabbi Yisroel Bernath unpacks a fascinating teaching: why does G-d reject the idea of a single-stone altar? At first glance it’s just about ancient rituals, but the deeper message is timeless. Real faith and real life can’t be built on “one stone” one path, one perspective, one style. True oneness comes from many stones joined together. This class explores how individuality and diversity aren’t just tolerated by G-d, they are essential to His plan.

Key Takeaways

  • Oneness ≠ sameness: G-d is One, but He created a world of diversity.
  • The danger of single-stone thinking: When we make faith, truth, or life only in our image, we exclude everyone else.
  • The power of many stones: Each person carries a unique piece of truth, and together we make the divine symphony whole.
  • Celebrating difference: Authentic spirituality means honoring the uniqueness of others, not fearing it.
  • Practical takeaway: Stop trying to make others fit your mold; instead, see how their “stone” adds to the altar of life.

#diversity #Judaism #Jewish #Torah #TorahPortion #TorahLessons #BibleStudy #oneness #individuality #Unity #Faith #community #pluralism #spiritualgrowth #beloning #community 


Sign up for "The Forgiveness Lab" HERE: theloverabbi.com/events

Support the show

Got your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at [email protected] or http://www.theloverabbi.com

Single? You can make a profile on www.JMontreal.com and Rabbi Bernath will help you find that special someone.

Donate and support Rabbi Bernath’s work http://www.jewishndg.com/donate

Follow Rabbi Bernath’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernath

Access Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi


...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

Daily Jewish ThoughtBy [email protected] (Rabbi Yisroel Bernath)

  • 4.9
  • 4.9
  • 4.9
  • 4.9
  • 4.9

4.9

49 ratings


More shows like Daily Jewish Thought

View all
The Rabbi Sacks Legacy by Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks

The Rabbi Sacks Legacy

546 Listeners

The Tikvah Podcast by Tikvah

The Tikvah Podcast

625 Listeners

What Matters Now by The Times of Israel

What Matters Now

340 Listeners

Orthodox Conundrum by Scott Kahn

Orthodox Conundrum

213 Listeners

Meaningful People by Meaningful Minute

Meaningful People

1,967 Listeners

For Heaven's Sake by Shalom Hartman Institute

For Heaven's Sake

433 Listeners

Unpacking Israeli History by Unpacked

Unpacking Israeli History

1,190 Listeners

Call Me Back - with Dan Senor by Ark Media

Call Me Back - with Dan Senor

3,208 Listeners

The Times of Israel Daily Briefing by The Times of Israel

The Times of Israel Daily Briefing

1,085 Listeners

Honestly with Bari Weiss by The Free Press

Honestly with Bari Weiss

8,823 Listeners

Chutzpod! by Chutzpod!

Chutzpod!

516 Listeners

Wondering Jews with Mijal and Noam by Unpacked

Wondering Jews with Mijal and Noam

138 Listeners

Here I Am With Shai Davidai by Shai Davidai

Here I Am With Shai Davidai

354 Listeners

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt by Jonah Platt

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt

451 Listeners

Ask Haviv Anything by Haviv Rettig Gur

Ask Haviv Anything

798 Listeners