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A discussion on a topic from the week's Parsha covering many important parts of Judaism that are not regularly addressed.... more
FAQs about Torah Cafe:How many episodes does Torah Cafe have?The podcast currently has 410 episodes available.
December 10, 2023The Big Chanukah RiddleThe Big Chanukah Riddle, best known as "The Question of the Bet Yosef" is probably the most famous and most discussed question in all of Jewish literature. It has been discussed by countless scholars since it was first raised for the wider public by Rav Yosef Kairo in the 16th Century. More than 1,000 known answers have been given for this riddle....more44minPlay
December 04, 2023The Mitzvah of Honoring ParentsHonoring and respecting parents is one of the most important commandments in the Torah. It is included as one of the Ten Commandments. Why is honoring parents so important in Judaism? How do we honor our parents? What is the difference between honor and respect? Do we need to honor parents who have harmed us?A fascinating discussion about the Mitzvot of honoring and respecting parents....more47minPlay
November 26, 2023Are Animal Hindquarters Kosher?Kosher butchers don't usually sell the animal hindquarters but are they kosher? It's complicated. Here's why...more44minPlay
November 20, 2023Who was the Chasam Sofer? - The Man Who Shaped Modern JudaismRabbi Moshe Schreiber, better known by the name of his book, Chasm Sofer, was a Hungarian Rabbi in the late 18th and early 19th century whose brilliance and leadership helped shape religious Judaism in modern times.Confronted with the early attempts at religious reformation, modernity and secularism in central Europe, Rabbi Moshe Schreiber, became the leading Jewish religious figure of his day navigating the complexities of preserving Judaism in the face of its many challenges....more42minPlay
November 05, 2023Jewish Time ManagementWith so many things today demanding our attention and so many things to do, how can we stay on top of our time without getting overwhelmed or frustrated?Jews have always been high achievers. We have an old Jewish technique to allow us to maximize our time without stressing. ...more36minPlay
October 29, 2023Sodom and Gomorrahhe Torah tells us about ancient cities of Sodom and Gomorrah that stood where what is now the Dead Sea. The people of these cities were evil so G-d destroyed the cities in the days of Abraham almost 4,000 years ago. A fascinating discussion about the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah, their destruction and the implications for us today....more43minPlay
October 22, 2023Who Created G-d?As a young man our ancestors Abraham discovered G-d through his own philosophical investigation. This week we will follow Abraham's analisis to answer the most fundamental questions of Judaism; how do we know there is a G-d and that he created us? We will also take a look at the big question of who created G-d.A fascinating discussion addressing the big questions about G-d and creation....more41minPlay
October 15, 2023The Story of Cain & AbelAdam & Eve, the first humans initially had two children Cain and Abel. When Cain was jealous of his brother, he killed him. This first story of sibling rivalry, of jealousy, of murder and of repentance is one of the first and most dramatic stories in the Torah with countless important lessons for our lives.Listen to the fascinating story of Cain and Abel. ...more37minPlay
September 24, 2023Chazzonus - Cantors and Cantorial SingingOne of the central roles of the High Holidays Service is the Chazzan, the cantor who leads the prayers singing melodies and tunes to the words of the prayers. Chazzanim (cantors) have been part of Jewish liturgy from the earliest times and many of the tunes have been used for hundreds of years or longer.A fascinating discussion about Chazanim and Chazzanut - Cantors and the history of Cantorial music....more30minPlay
September 10, 2023Why did G-d create us?It is a fundamental Jewish belief that G-d created us. But why? Why did he create the universe? What did he expect to get out of creating us?...more39minPlay
FAQs about Torah Cafe:How many episodes does Torah Cafe have?The podcast currently has 410 episodes available.