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. With questions or comments, please contact me at rabbistreiffer@gmail.com.
Episodes
Thursday Apr 30, 2020
Thursday Apr 30, 2020
Why it helps, in frustrating moments, to remember that other people are doing the best they can.
Friday Apr 24, 2020
Friday Apr 24, 2020
The Torah has a message about how to deal with infectious disease. Turns out it's a message that is still relevant today. A 7-minute exploration of the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Micah Streiffer.
Friday Apr 17, 2020
Friday Apr 17, 2020
How we can all be agents of holiness during difficult times. A 7-minute discussion of the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Micah Streiffer. Plus a joke from TV's "West Wing!"
Friday Apr 10, 2020
Friday Apr 10, 2020
What does Pesach have to do with the Coronavirus crisis? How can we cope with our anxieties during these uncertain times?
Thoughts from Rabbi Micah Streiffer and an interview with J Streiffer. As always, a 7-minute listen.
Thursday Apr 02, 2020
Thursday Apr 02, 2020
This week's Torah portion teaches us about how we might find miracles in ordinary moments. A 7-minute listen.
Friday Mar 27, 2020
Friday Mar 27, 2020
Cultivating gratitude in difficult times, and why it's good for us. An exploration of the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Micah Streiffer.
Friday Mar 13, 2020
Friday Mar 13, 2020
What lessons does this week's Torah portion offer in the time of COVID-19? Find out in this 7-minute podcast
Monday Mar 09, 2020
Monday Mar 09, 2020
What does an ancient book of satire teach us about Jewish life today? Thoughts about Purim, the book of Esther, and the holiday of Purim!
Friday Mar 06, 2020
Friday Mar 06, 2020
What did the ancient Jewish priests wear...and why do we care?? A 7-minute discussion of the Torah portion with Rabbi Micah Streiffer.
Friday Feb 28, 2020
Friday Feb 28, 2020
What does it mean to give of yourself, and why it actually benefits you most of all.