Torah Across Generations by Rabbi Yitzchak Shurin

Torah Across Generations by Rabbi Yitzchak Shurin

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Torah Across Generations by Rabbi Yitzchak Shurin episodes

  • Rebbi, I Have a Question! 08
    Episode 8: Living Through War (again): Chizuk, Perspective, and Staying Connected
    SHOW NOTES
    This episode was recorded during the current war in Israel. Our goal was simple: to offer chizuk and perspective to our students and alumni living through this moment in very different ways.
    Rabbi Shurin and Rebbetzin Esther Shurin share thoughts for those living in Israel right now, guidance for alumni and friends living outside of Israel who want to respond thoughtfully, and a broader Torah perspective that can help frame the times we are living through.
    RESOURCES MENTIOND IN THE EPISODE:
    Rabbi Shurin referenced this article:
    https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-889276
    Rebbetzin Shurin mentioned this video:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zv-Wk22YXqE&t=8s
    SUPPORTING FRIENDS IN ISRAEL:
    If you want to send a small gesture of support to friends or family in Israel, a simple option is a gift card for food delivery through Wolt. It is widely used across Israel and can be a practical way to let someone know you are thinking about them.
    https://wolt.com
    STAY CONNECTED:
    If you have a question you would like Rabbi Shurin to address on a future episode, email [email protected].
    If this podcast is meaningful to you, please subscribe and share it with others who may benefit.
    SUPPORT OUR WORK:
    Please consider supporting our work at Shapell’s and Midreshet Rachel v’Chaya. Your partnership helps us continue educating and guiding the next generation of students who have chosen to build Torah lives in Israel.
    https://www.darchenoam.org/donate
    1 hr 7 min
  • Rebbi, I Have a Question! 07
    Episode 7: Simcha in Real Life
    SHOW NOTES
    Adar is the month of simcha. Chazal teach us that when Adar begins, we increase in joy. There is even a mitzvah to be happy.
    But real life is complicated. The news brings uncertainty and worry. Some people enter Purim feeling full and surrounded. Others feel alone. Some are still waiting for the family they hoped to build. Others are navigating children who are struggling or absent. Even in busy homes, things are not always simple.
    So what does the Torah really mean by simcha?
    In this episode, Rabbi Shurin explores:
    • A working definition of simcha, what it is and what it isn’t
    • How simcha can be cultivated in a busy, demanding home, and when life feels tough
    • One primary theme to focus on during Purim, regardless of your circumstances
    If you would like to submit a question for a future episode, email [email protected].
    If you found this meaningful, please subscribe to the podcast and share it with someone who might benefit.
    And please consider supporting our work at Shapell’s and Midreshet Rachel v’Chaya. Your partnership helps us continue educating and inspiring the next generation of students building meaningful and contributive Torah lives.
    Visit www.darchenoam.org/donate.
    Wishing everyone a meaningful and joyous Purim.
    43 min
  • Rebbi, I Have a Question! 06
    Episode 6: Honoring Parents Across Differences
    SHOW NOTES
    In this episode of Rebbi, I Have a Question, Rabbi Yitzchak Shurin addresses one of the most sensitive and complex mitzvot in the Torah: Kibud Av V’Eim, honoring our parents, when life circumstances make it complicated.
    Many students and alumni are navigating relationships with parents who live far away, don’t share their religious choices, or are aging and increasingly dependent. Others are raising children and struggling with how to speak honestly and respectfully about grandparents who live very different lives.
    This conversation explores how Torah guides us through these realities with integrity, balance, and clarity.
    EPISODE QUESTIONS
    • Should honoring one’s parents be a factor when deciding whether to make Aliyah?
    • How can someone properly fulfill Kibud Av V’Eim when living far from their parents?
    • What are our obligations to parents as they age, especially when values and life choices differ?
    • How should we speak to our children about grandparents who are not observant or practice a different religion?
    ABOUT THE PODCAST
    Rebbi, I Have a Question is a podcast from Shapell’s and Midreshet Rachel v’Chaya. Host Dana Margolis brings real questions from students and alumni to Rabbi Yitzchak Shurin, who draws on Torah wisdom, decades of experience, and the teachings of his grandfather, Rabbi Yaakov Kamenetsky zt”l, to address the challenges of modern Jewish life.
    SEND US A QUESTION
    Have a question you’d like Rabbi Shurin to address?
    SUPPORT OUR WORK
    Please help support our work at Shapell’s and Midreshet Rachel v’Chaya. Your partnership enables us to educate and inspire the next generation of students who have made the courageous decision to build Torah lives in Israel.
    Visit https://darchenoam.org/donate/.
    SUBSCRIBE
    If you found this episode meaningful, please subscribe to the podcast and share it with someone who may benefit from the conversation.
    37 min

About Torah Across Generations by Rabbi Yitzchak Shurin

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Rabbi Yitzchak Shurin, Rosh Midrasha Emeritus of Midreshet Rachel v'Chaya, draws upon decades of experience and a rich heritage in this enlightening podcast. As the grandson of Rabbi Yaakov Kamenetsky, zt”l, Rabbi Shurin shares insights and teachings based on the deep and personal mesorah he received from his grandfather. With over 40 years of guiding thousands of women on their journeys to enriched Jewish lives, Rabbi Shurin explores a wide range of topics, including personal development (Mussar), relationships, and reflections on current events through the lens of Torah.