Making modern meaning from ancient texts! Each week Rabbi Micah Streiffer discusses the weekly Torah portion in about 7 to 10 minutes, through liberal Jewish eyes. We weave together philosophy, spirituality, tradition, and social justice - and derive meaning for today‘s life from our sacred sources. Longer episodes include a bonus interview with leading rabbis and Jewish thought leaders. Seven Minute Torah is a production of LAASOK, the liberal Beit Midrash ("House of Study"). Contact us at info@laasok.org with comments or questions.
Episodes
Friday Sep 04, 2020
Friday Sep 04, 2020
You have the power to shape your own journey. A 7-minute exploration of the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Micah Streiffer.
Friday Aug 28, 2020
Friday Aug 28, 2020
The measure of a society is how it treats its most vulnerable. #Justice
Friday Aug 21, 2020
Friday Aug 21, 2020
What does the Torah portion teach about government and the responsibilities of leaders? An appropriate parashah for the week of the political conventions.
Friday Aug 14, 2020
Friday Aug 14, 2020
How a mindset of stewardship and generosity can help cultivate happiness. a 7-minute exploration of the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Micah Streiffer.
Friday Aug 07, 2020
Friday Aug 07, 2020
Why do bad things happen to good people? Can it be explained, and are we even asking the right question?
Friday Jul 31, 2020
Friday Jul 31, 2020
Deep thoughts about holiness, awe, and the oneness of the universe - that came to me at 4 am.
Friday Jul 17, 2020
Friday Jul 17, 2020
This week's Torah portion teaches about what it is to be on a journey, and how much we need each other along the way. Relevent to Covid, and to pretty much everything else we do in life.
Friday Jul 10, 2020
Friday Jul 10, 2020
In this week's Torah portion, a group of courageous women remind us that change is possible in society.
Friday Jul 03, 2020
Friday Jul 03, 2020
Acting toward others with generosity and kindness actually helps us become more hopeful and optimistic. A 7-minute exploration of the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Micah Streiffer.
Friday Jun 26, 2020
Friday Jun 26, 2020
The Torah teaches about the importance of remembering and learning from our past - not preserving it. A 7-minute exploration of the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Micah Streiffer.