What does Yitro teach us about choosing Torah instead of receiving it by force?

Zvi Hirschfield and Rabbi Michael Hattin explore Parshat Yitro, highlighting the contrast between Amalek’s hostility and Yitro’s embrace of the Jewish people. They discuss Yitro’s journey … Read the rest

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What is our responsibility to the rest of the world, and how might that impact the image that we want to project to humanity at large?

Tovah Leah Nachmani joins us in the studio this week to discuss Yitro, an… Read the rest

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In Yitro, we see Moses learn that it takes more to be a public religious leader than simply being a person of faith. How does Moses learn to be a person who has experienced faith on a personal level bring … Read the rest

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Parashat Yitro 5782: Is the Idolatry a Relevant Category for Contemporary Life

Description: In this week’s podcast, Rabbi Mike Uram tackles Parashat Yitro noting that the first of the 10 Commandments is one that prohibits idolatry. Is this a relevant … Read the rest

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Judith Plaskow challenged us to confront the disturbing warning issued by Moses to “the nation” at the foot of Mt. Sinai: “Do not go near a woman.” Were women not included in revelation? In our brief time together, we will… Read the rest

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