The freedom of emancipation came with a heavy cultural price. One segment of German Jewry decided to forge a new path of religious reform in order to adapt the spirit of Judaism to their day. The ensuing ideological battles gave birth to the Jewish movements we know today.

Rav Mike speaks with special guest and bet midrash alumnus R' Yonatan Udren about the challenges of connecting students to Torah in the age of the iPhone.

The 10th and 11th centuries of Jewish life in Al Andalus were so rich and productive that they were known as the Golden Age. The Jews struck root deeply in the soil of Muslim culture, and produced warriors, philosophers and poets. In this time of passion, it was not clear what would define Am Yisrael - the call of the spirit or the call of the flesh.

Rav Aaron and Rav Mike engage in some serious Purim Torah. What is the power of language to shape reality, and is the Purim story true?

Spanish Jewry viewed itself as the nobility of the Jewish people, whose roots were in the legendary past. This episode traces history of the community from the fall of Rome until the rise of the Muslim Kingdom of Al Andalus and the linguistic origins of the Golden Age of Spain.

The end of the 18th century broke down many walls - including those of the ghetto. But as the light of freedom began to shine over Am Yisrael in Europe it quickly became apparent that the price of entry into society would be our culture.

Rav Mike live at the Beer Bazaar discussing the future of Am Yisrael.

In this class R' Mike discusses the rise of Chassidut in its spiritual, intellectual and socio-political contexts.

R' Aaron and R' Mike discuss the spiritual and practical ramifications of rebuilding the Temple. And they remind Am Yisrael - don't give up on your dreams!

R' Aaron and R' Mike talk about why this old hatred may be making a come back. In the process they start getting prepared for the coming month of Adar!