Rabbi Fox and Rabbi Bier delve even deeper into the Shema liturgy, delving into the "v'haha" paragraph that follows the more famous "v'ahavta." Noting both striking similarities and subtle changes between both paragraphs of the Shema, Rabbi Bier and Rabbi Fox highlight the the significance of these grammatical and liturgical changes, and how they influence our daily lives.

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Rabbi Bier and Rabbi Fox compare the spiritual quandary and merits of praying for yourself and what you feel you need versus a more altruistic approach to prayer that prioritize others' needs first.

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Internationally renowned matchmaker, Mrs. Rivkah Fox, joins Rabbi Rick Fox (they are married!) and Rabbi Meir Bier for an in depth discussion about dating in the modern Jewish world.

Rabbi Fox and Rabbi Bier discuss the root cause of the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem - (what was behind the breakdown of Jewish society, the murder, immorality, and idol worship that took place at that time) - and how we can improve on the shortcomings of the previous generations.

Rabbi Bier & Rabbi Fox discuss the vexing dialectic nature of Tisha B'av. On the one hand, Tisha B'av is the saddest, most tragic day on the Jewish calendar, and on the other hand, the Talmudic Sages refer to this day as a "holiday" using the Hebrew, "Moed" which is only found in reference to the joyous festivals throughout the year.

Rabbi Bier and Rabbi Fox continue their in-depth discussion about the words of the "v'ahavta" paragraph of the Shema, discussing the complexities of the continuity of Judaism. Not only that you must teach your children, but you should successfully model proper character and a deep passion for Judaism yourself.

Rabbi Fox and Rabbi Bier continue to explain the Shema prayer, discussing the words of the second paragraph "V'ahavta" and delving into the depth and meaning and complexity of being "commanded to love God." How can someone command or demand that you love them?

Rabbi Fox and Rabbi Bier continue delving into the Shema, unpacking the cryptic yet highly significant 6-word phrase, "Baruch Sheim Kavod Malchuso L'Olam Vaed" said in an undertone after reciting "Shema Yisrael..."

Rabbi Bier and Rabbi Fox delve into the meaning and importance of the Shema Yisrael prayer, why it is found on the lips of all Jews throughout history, in good times and bad. Why is Shema is the first verse we learn, and the last recited before death?

Rabbi Bier and Rabbi Fox delve deeper into the meaning and depth of the "Shema Yisrael" prayer, focusing on the depth and meaning of the Tetragrammaton (Hashem/YHVH/Sheim Havaya), and why it is "unpronounceable."