Seven Minute Torah

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Seven Minute Torah episodes

April 29, 2021 Emor: The Corners of Your Face/Field
The Torah's strange prohibition against shaving the corners of your face is an opportunity to talk about holiness and about the relationship between ritual and ethics.
#Judaism #Podcasts #JewishLearning #SocialJustice
9 min
April 22, 2021 Achrei Mot-Kedoshim: Love Your Neighbour As Yourself
An interview with Rabbi Evon Yakar of Lake Tahoe, California, about the ethical idea that sits at the centre (both literally and figuratively) of the Torah. Is there anything specifically Jewish about "Love your neighbour?" What does it mean to fulfil those words as a Jew?

#Judaism #JewishLearning #JewishPodcast #LoveYourNeighbour #BeingHuman
20 min
April 15, 2021 Tazria-Metzora: A Ritual of Gratitude
The Torah's "ickiest" portion has a lot to teach about life and death, contagion and purity, and about gratitude.

#Gratitude #Torah #ParashatHaShavua #JewishPodcast #Judaism #JewishLearning
9 min
April 08, 2021 Shemini: Making Mindful Choices
This week's parashah tells two very different stories: one about the death of two priests and one about the rules of keeping kosher. What do these mysterious accounts have to teach us about mindfulness and about thoughtful living?
#Judaism #JewishLearning #Podcast #Mindfulness #Kosher #Jewish
9 min
April 01, 2021 Pesach: When a song is more than just a song
The Torah portion for the 7th day of Pesach is probably Judaism's oldest song. It has not only a beautiful melody but an important lesson to teach about gratitude and social justice.

#Passover #Pesach #Judaism #JewishLearning #SocialJustice #Justice #Rabbi
9 min
March 26, 2021 Tzav: Why did the matzah cross the road?
This week's parashah teaches some surprising things about unleavened bread and about human nature. Pertinent to the Pesach holiday, and to our everyday lives. Plus, my best matzah jokes!
9 min
March 18, 2021 Vayikra: Of Temples, Prayers, and Pandemics
A conversation with Rabbi Joel Simon of Congregation Schaarei Zedek in Tampa, Florida, about sacrifice and prayer, how the synagogue saved Judaism, and what it all has to do with Covid.

#JewishLearning #Covid19 #Judaism #Rabbi #TorahPortion #ParashatHashavua #JewishPrayer
14 min
March 12, 2021 Vayakhel-Pekudei: Holy Space and Holy Actions
Is the sanctuary holy because God is there, or is it the other way around? (Hint: it's about what YOU do.) Plus, a brief explanation of some of the intricacies of the Jewish calendar.
9 min
March 04, 2021 Ki Tisa: The Only Thing We Have to Fear....
The story of the Golden Calf is a story of the dangers of acting out of fear. Our fears can bring out the worst in us, but they can also impel us to be our best. We quote the research of Dr. Kelly McGonigal about stress and wellness.
9 min
February 26, 2021 Tetzaveh: Of Sweatpants and Spiritual Fulfilment
Have you been wearing sweatpants for the last 362 days? This week's parashah tells us how the ancient priests used to dress - with a lesson about ourselves, our clothing, spiritual lives, and our communities during Covid.
9 min

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Making modern meaning from ancient texts.! Each week Rabbi Micah Streiffer discusses the weekly Torah portion in about 7 to 12 minutes, through liberal Jewish eyes. We weave together philosophy,…