Making modern meaning from ancient texts.! Each week Rabbi Micah Streiffer discusses the weekly Torah portion in about 7 to 12 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 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.
Friday Jun 19, 2020
Friday Jun 19, 2020
How believing that it is possible to learn and grow can transform a person's - or a country's - abilities. A 7-minute explanation of the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Micah Streiffer.
Friday Jun 12, 2020
Friday Jun 12, 2020
An exploration of this week's Torah portion (as always, in 7 minutes) and what it has to say about racism.
Friday Jun 05, 2020
Friday Jun 05, 2020
What guidance does Judaism have to offer the conversation about racism in our society? A 7-minute exploration of the weekly Torah portion.
Thursday May 28, 2020
Thursday May 28, 2020
What do ice cream and Jewish learning have to do with one another? A 7-minute explanation of Shavuot, Judaism festival of thankfulness, tradition, and sweet treats.