The Shema Yisrael Podcast

In this episode we discuss the specialness of living in a modern Israel. We then talk about the recent supreme court ruling of allowing Jewish prayer on the temple mount, and what that means for a future temple in Jerusalem. Please reach out to us at [email protected]. Intro/Outro song: Tzaddik Katamar Yifrach - Akiva.

Welcome back to a new season! In this episode we discuss what it's like to live in Pardes Chana, a recent rip to visit a holy man, and this weeks Torah Portion's story of Cain and Abel. Please reach out to us at [email protected]. Intro/Outro song: Tzaddik Katamar Yifrach - Akiva.

On the final episode of this season we discuss what it means to truly hear and be affected and open to receiving the messages life sends to us.  Please reach out to us at [email protected]. Intro/Outro song: Tzaddik Katamar Yifrach - Akiva.

On this episode we discuss the Palestinian refugee issue and how we have so much more in common than meets the eye.  Please reach out to us at [email protected]. Intro/Outro song: Tzaddik Katamar Yifrach - Akiva.

This week we begin the book of exodus and what it means to be a nation in exile yearning to return their land. Please reach out to us at [email protected]. Intro/Outro song: Tzaddik Katamar Yifrach - Akiva.

On this episode we discuss this week's Torah portion of Vayechi and Yaakov's desire to return to the Land of Israel. Please reach out to us at [email protected]. Intro/Outro song: Tzaddik Katamar Yifrach - Akiva.

On this episode we discuss the current relationship between Israel and the Palestinians and how we can use dialogue instead of blame, to further both our interests in this land. Please reach out to us at [email protected]. Intro/Outro song: Tzaddik Katamar Yifrach - Akiva.

On this episode we discuss this weeks Torah portion of Vayeishev. Yaakov's relationship to Yosef and how we can keep our dreams to ourself until we are ripe to actualize them.  Please reach out to us at [email protected]. Intro/Outro song: Tzaddik Katamar Yifrach - Akiva.

In this episode Akiva talks about his recent hiking adventures in the land of Israel and insights gained from walking the earth. He then talks about this weeks Torah portion and Yaakov's relationship to anger and the consequences for his actions. Please reach out to us at [email protected]. Intro/Outro song: Tzaddik Katamar Yifrach - Akiva.

On this episode we discuss Yaakov's journey into the exile facing severe challenges and hardships. What was his secret to his perseverance? How did he manage to stay strong in his faith? Please reach out to us at [email protected]. Intro/Outro song: Tzaddik Katamar Yifrach - Akiva.