Podcast Episodes
Va'eira: The Two Births of Moshe
Speakers:
Rabbi Jay Kelman
Join as we discuss why the Moshe's genealogy is listed twice
Shemot: What's in a Name
Speakers:
Rabbi Jay Kelman
Join as we discuss why the Book of Names has so few names.
Vayechi: Life and Death
Speakers:
Rabbi Jay Kelman
Join as we discuss how the family reunion was rather disappointing.
Vayigash: Counting to 70
Speakers:
Rabbi Jay Kelman
Join as we discuss the Torah's use of numbers.
Mikeitz: Confronting the Past
Speakers:
Rabbi Jay Kelman
Join as we discuss Yosef's turmoil when he sees his brothers.
Chanukah: Why Do We Still Celebrate?
Speakers:
Rabbi Jay Kelman
Join as we discuss why Chanukah continues to be a holiday after the year 70CE
Vayeshev: Messages for our Time
Speakers:
Rabbi Jay Kelman
Join as we discuss why the Torah is not clear as to who sold Yosef.
Vayishlach: And He Was Alone
Speakers:
Rabbi Jay Kelman
Join as we discuss the loneliness of Yaakov
Vayetze: Some Hard Choices
Speakers:
Rabbi Jay Kelman
Join as we discuss Rachel's decision to sin for a noble cause.
Toldot: Opposites Attract
Speakers:
Rabbi Jay Kelman
Join as we discuss the complex and tortured relationships between Yitzchak and Rivka, Yaakov and Eisav, and parents and children