The Koren Podcast
117 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago -Inviting you into the conversation with leading educators, scholars, leaders, and us to discuss the issues facing Judaism today. This is not a podcast about books, but what's happening off the page.
In season 4 we are asking our guests just one question: Can you teach us the Torah standing on one leg - al regel ahat?
Listen to hear what it is that has guided some of the leading figures of the Jewish world to where they are today and what they are thinking about as we look toward the future.
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Yom Kippur 5782 with Rabbi Yitzchok Adlerstein
September 13, 2021 21:06 - 48 minutes - 79.9 MBFor the final episode of season 2, we were joined by the inimitable Rabbi Yitzchok Adlerstein to share some words of wisdom for Yom Kippur. Rabbi Adlerstein has been teaching, writing, and inspiring for many years and is the author of Netivot Shalom: Insights on the Holidays and Avoda Based on the Writings of the Slonimer Rebbe. Rabbi Adlerstein is a senior staff member at the Simon Wiesenthal Center and is the founder of the popular Cross-Currents blog. Get 10% off your ...
Yom Kippur 5782 with Rabbi Yitzchok Adlerstein
September 13, 2021 21:06 - 48 minutes - 79.9 MBFor the final episode of season 2, we were joined by the inimitable Rabbi Yitzchok Adlerstein to share some words of wisdom for Yom Kippur. Rabbi Adlerstein has been teaching, writing, and inspiring for many years and is the author of Netivot Shalom: Insights on the Holidays and Avoda Based on the Writings of the Slonimer Rebbe. Rabbi Adlerstein is a senior staff member at the Simon Wiesenthal Center and is the founder of the popular Cross-Currents blog. Get 10% off your next order from w...
Planning for an uncertain future
August 25, 2021 04:00 - 37 minutes - 50.2 MBFor our pre-Rosh HaShana 5782 episode, we were joined once again by Shayna Goldberg, Mashgicha Ruchanit of the Stella K. Abraham Beit Midrash for Women at Migdal Oz. Shayna's first book What Do You Really Want: Trust and Fear in Decision Making at Life's Crossroads and in Everyday Living uses real-life scenarios to teach how to make decisions in which we can be confident. After such a difficult period globally, and with so much uncertainty for the future, we turned to Shayna to help us re...
Planning for an uncertain future
August 25, 2021 04:00 - 37 minutes - 50.2 MBFor our pre-Rosh HaShana 5782 episode, we were joined once again by Shayna Goldberg, Mashgicha Ruchanit of the Stella K. Abraham Beit Midrash for Women at Migdal Oz. Shayna's first book What Do You Really Want: Trust and Fear in Decision Making at Life's Crossroads and in Everyday Living uses real-life scenarios to teach how to make decisions in which we can be confident. After such a difficult period globally, and with so much uncertainty for the future, we turned to Sha...
Koren in the wild
August 10, 2021 23:22 - 1 hour - 145 MBWe're out and about this week with Nachliel Selavan, The Museum Guy, talking about how visiting the sites mentioned in Tanakh adds deeper layers to our understanding of the biblical narrative. Nachliel is a tour guide, historian, and archeologist who spent the COVID-19 pandemic pioneering virtual tours of the Tanakh, taking groups all over Israel and to museums all over the world from the comfort of their own homes. Nachliel took Alex and Aryeh out into the field to learn about biblical Is...
Koren in the wild
August 10, 2021 23:22 - 1 hour - 145 MBWe're out and about this week with Nachliel Selavan, The Museum Guy, talking about how visiting the sites mentioned in Tanakh adds deeper layers to our understanding of the biblical narrative. Nachliel is a tour guide, historian, and archeologist who spent the COVID-19 pandemic pioneering virtual tours of the Tanakh, taking groups all over Israel and to museums all over the world from the comfort of their own homes. Nachliel took Alex and Aryeh out into the field to learn ...
Remembering Rav Steinsaltz zt"l - re-release
July 27, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBEarlier this week we marked the first yahrzeit of Rabbi Adin Even Israel Steinsaltz zt"l. Rav Steinsaltz was not just one of the greatest minds of our generation, but of any generation. Having completed commentaries on Tanakh, Mishna, Gemara, Rambam, and Tanya as well as authoring books of original thought on Hassidut, philosophy, ethics, and more. Koren Publishers have put out more than 300 books by Rav Steinsaltz. The outpouring of messages of condolence after Rav Steinsaltz passed was i...
Remembering Rav Steinsaltz zt"l - re-release
July 27, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBEarlier this week we marked the first yahrzeit of Rabbi Adin Even Israel Steinsaltz zt"l. Rav Steinsaltz was not just one of the greatest minds of our generation, but of any generation. Having completed commentaries on Tanakh, Mishna, Gemara, Rambam, and Tanya as well as authoring books of original thought on Hassidut, philosophy, ethics, and more. Koren Publishers have put out more than 300 books by Rav Steinsaltz. The outpouring of messages of condolence after Rav Steins...
Remembering Rav Steinsaltz zt"l - rerelease
July 27, 2021 11:41 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBEarlier this week we marked the first yahrzeit of Rabbi Adin Even Israel Steinsaltz zt"l. Rav Steinsaltz was not just one of the greatest minds of our generation, but of any generation. Having completed commentaries on Tanakh, Mishna, Gemara, Rambam, and Tanya as well as authoring books of original thought on Hassidut, philosophy, ethics, and more. Koren Publishers have put out more than 300 books by Rav Steinsaltz. The outpouring of messages of condolence after Rav Steinsaltz passed was i...
Remembering Rav Steinsaltz zt"l - rerelease
July 27, 2021 11:41 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBEarlier this week we marked the first yahrzeit of Rabbi Adin Even Israel Steinsaltz zt"l. Rav Steinsaltz was not just one of the greatest minds of our generation, but of any generation. Having completed commentaries on Tanakh, Mishna, Gemara, Rambam, and Tanya as well as authoring books of original thought on Hassidut, philosophy, ethics, and more. Koren Publishers have put out more than 300 books by Rav Steinsaltz. The outpouring of messages of condolence after Rav Steins...
Themes of Hope with Dr. Yael Ziegler
July 13, 2021 23:00 - 55 minutes - 70.3 MBWe were joined by the inimitable Dr. Yael Ziegler to start preparing for Tisha B'Av. We talked about Dr. Ziegler's new book Lamentations: Faith in a Turbulent World, messages we can take into Tisha B'Av, and lessons of hope we can take out. We spoke about how we can learn lessons from recent tragedies to not only grapple with the sadness of the day, but also give us a sense of the original hurbanot. You can get 10% off Dr. Yael Ziegler's new book, and all other titles a...
Themes of Hope with Dr. Yael Ziegler
July 13, 2021 23:00 - 55 minutes - 70.3 MBWe were joined by the inimitable Dr. Yael Ziegler to start preparing for Tisha B'Av. We talked about Dr. Ziegler's new book Lamentations: Faith in a Turbulent World, messages we can take into Tisha B'Av, and lessons of hope we can take out. We spoke about how we can learn lessons from recent tragedies to not only grapple with the sadness of the day, but also give us a sense of the original hurbanot. You can get 10% off Dr. Yael Ziegler's new book, and all other titles at www.korenpub.co...
Talking Antisemitism with Rabbi Marvin Hier
June 20, 2021 02:25 - 41 minutes - 57 MBThis week we continue our conversation about Jew-hatred, anti-Jewish racism, and antisemitism. We were honored to be joined by Rabbi Marvin Hier, founder and president of the Simon Wiesenthal Center and the Museum of Tolerance. Rabbi Hier has dedicated his life to fighting all forms of hatred and has been on the front lines of the fight against antisemitism for over 50 years. We spoke about the early days of the Simin Wiesenthal Center and the help that came from the most u...
Talking Antisemitism with Rabbi Marvin Hier
June 20, 2021 02:25 - 41 minutes - 57 MBThis week we continue our conversation about Jew-hatred, anti-Jewish racism, and antisemitism. We were honored to be joined by Rabbi Marvin Hier, founder and president of the Simon Wiesenthal Center and the Museum of Tolerance. Rabbi Hier has dedicated his life to fighting all forms of hatred and has been on the front lines of the fight against antisemitism for over 50 years. We spoke about the early days of the Simin Wiesenthal Center and the help that came from the most unlikely of places...
Bonus Episode LIVE from Shavua HaSefer in Jerusalem
June 17, 2021 16:55 - 31 minutes - 45.3 MBAlex and Aryeh spent the evening at the book fair at the First Station in Jerusalem as part of Shavua HaSefer HaIvri - Israel's national book week. Our hosts were joined by: Shira Lankin Sheps (Layers) Judy Klitsner (Subversive Sequels in the Bible) Dr Yael (Ruth and Lamentations) and Rabbi Reuven Ziegler (Oz VeAnava and Chairman of Koren Publishers Editroial Board) Prof. Tova Ganzel (Ezekiel) If you are in Israel, head on down to The First Station in Jerusalem for a wonderful atmosphe...
Bonus Episode LIVE from Shavua HaSefer in Jerusalem
June 17, 2021 16:55 - 31 minutes - 45.3 MBAlex and Aryeh spent the evening at the book fair at the First Station in Jerusalem as part of Shavua HaSefer HaIvri - Israel's national book week. Our hosts were joined by: Shira Lankin Sheps (Layers) Judy Klitsner (Subversive Sequels in the Bible) Dr Yael (Ruth and Lamentations) and Rabbi Reuven Ziegler (Oz VeAnava and Chairman of Koren Publishers Editroial Board) Prof. Tova Ganzel (Ezekiel) If you are in Israel, head on down to The First Station in Jerusalem for a w...
Big Announcement!
June 14, 2021 19:33 - 9.6 KBJoin us for a special LIVE EPISODE recording! Hosts of The Koren Podcast, Aryeh Grossman and Alex Drucker, will be at Jerusalem's First Station at the Koren Publishers stand at the Shavua HaSefer book fair! We'll be joined by some of your favorite authors, offering books at some AMAZING discounts, and maybe even giving away a FREE GIFT or two! Come through and say hi!
Jewish Pride with Ben M. Freeman
June 01, 2021 23:03 - 59 minutes - 80.4 MBThe last few weeks have, as rockets fired by Hamas rained down on Israel, we saw a sharp rise in anti-Jewish racism and antisemitic attacks across the world. We were shocked to see intimidation tactics and physical attacks against Jewish people, perpetrated by violent thugs claiming to stand up for the oppressed and protecting human rights. We sat down with educator, campaigner, and author Ben M. Freeman to talk about some of the causes of antisemitism, what Jews around the world can do to ...
Jewish Pride with Ben M. Freeman
June 01, 2021 23:03 - 59 minutes - 80.4 MBThe last few weeks have, as rockets fired by Hamas rained down on Israel, we saw a sharp rise in anti-Jewish racism and antisemitic attacks across the world. We were shocked to see intimidation tactics and physical attacks against Jewish people, perpetrated by violent thugs claiming to stand up for the oppressed and protecting human rights. We sat down with educator, campaigner, and author Ben M. Freeman to talk about some of the causes of antisemitism, what Jews around the...
Israel Under Fire with Rav Aviad Tabory
May 18, 2021 23:00 - 37 minutes - 42.8 MBThe events of the past few weeks have compelled us to record an episode to try to make sense of it all. We sat down with Rav Aviad Tabory of Yeshivat Eretz HaTzvi to talk about some of the issues in halakha and hashkafa that arise in times of heightened conflict. It would be impossible to address all of the issues facing Israel and world Jewry as a result of the current conflict but we hope we are able to provide some food for thought, perhaps some comfort, or at least sow ...
Israel Under Fire with Rav Aviad Tabory
May 18, 2021 23:00 - 37 minutes - 42.8 MBThe events of the past few weeks have compelled us to record an episode to try to make sense of it all. We sat down with Rav Aviad Tabory of Yeshivat Eretz HaTzvi to talk about some of the issues in halakha and hashkafa that arise in times of heightened conflict. It would be impossible to address all of the issues facing Israel and world Jewry as a result of the current conflict but we hope we are able to provide some food for thought, perhaps some comfort, or at least sow a seed of discuss...
But It's Only a Midrash! With Rabbi Nathaniel Helfgot and Simi Peters
May 04, 2021 23:36 - 1 hour - 90.9 MBMidrashim play a central role in the way in which we learn ḥumash and tanakh. Unfortunately, many modern Jews have never learned midrash in a serious fashion and this has given rise to people either dismissing midrashim or confusing, even conflating, midrashim with the actual text of the tanakh. We sat down with two experts on the world of midrash, Rabbi Nathaniel Helfgot (Mikra and Meaning: Studies in Bible and its Interpretation) and Simi Peters (Learning to Read Midrash)...
But It's Only a Midrash! With Rabbi Nathaniel Helfgot and Simi Peters
May 04, 2021 23:36 - 1 hour - 90.9 MBMidrashim play a central role in the way in which we learn ḥumash and tanakh. Unfortunately, many modern Jews have never learned midrash in a serious fashion and this has given rise to people either dismissing midrashim or confusing, even conflating, midrashim with the actual text of the tanakh. We sat down with two experts on the world of midrash, Rabbi Nathaniel Helfgot (Mikra and Meaning: Studies in Bible and its Interpretation) and Simi Peters (Learning to Read Midrash) to talk about wh...
Learning Tanakh with Rabbis Joshua Berman and Jeremy Wieder
April 20, 2021 23:27 - 55 minutes - 89.3 MBWe had the distinct privilege to sit down with two preeminent Tanakh scholars to discuss different approaches in the orthodox world to biblical criticism, Tanakh scholarship, and how our community tackles the questions that challenge our faith. Rabbi Jeremy Wieder is the Joseph and Gwendolyn Straus Professor of Talmud in the University's Mazer Yeshiva Program and is an Adjunct Professor of Bible in Yeshiva College. He was ordained by RIETS and holds a Ph.D. in Judaic Studies from New York U...
Learning Tanakh with Rabbis Joshua Berman and Jeremy Wieder
April 20, 2021 23:27 - 55 minutes - 89.3 MBWe had the distinct privilege to sit down with two preeminent Tanakh scholars to discuss different approaches in the orthodox world to biblical criticism, Tanakh scholarship, and how our community tackles the questions that challenge our faith. Rabbi Jeremy Wieder is the Joseph and Gwendolyn Straus Professor of Talmud in the University's Mazer Yeshiva Program and is an Adjunct Professor of Bible in Yeshiva College. He was ordained by RIETS and holds a Ph.D. in Judaic Studie...
Penguins, Unicorns, and Lions - Biblical Natural History with Rabbi Dr. Natan Slifkin
April 06, 2021 23:54 - 36 minutes - 64.7 MBContinuing our exploration of Tanakh and different approaches to understanding the Bible, we spoke with The Zoo Rabbi, Rabbi Dr. Natan Slifkin who is a prolific author and the founder and director of the Biblical Museum of Natural History in Israel. We discussed Rabbi Slifkin's research and conclusions about the natural history of the world of the Tanakh and Talmud, what these conclusions can teach us, and how they can alter our understanding of the world of our forefathers...
Penguins, Unicorns, and Lions - Biblical Natural History with Rabbi Dr. Natan Slifkin
April 06, 2021 23:54 - 36 minutes - 64.7 MBContinuing our exploration of Tanakh and different approaches to understanding the Bible, we spoke with The Zoo Rabbi, Rabbi Dr. Natan Slifkin who is a prolific author and the founder and director of the Biblical Museum of Natural History in Israel. We discussed Rabbi Slifkin's research and conclusions about the natural history of the world of the Tanakh and Talmud, what these conclusions can teach us, and how they can alter our understanding of the world of our forefathers. Rabbi Slifkin a...
Seder Schmooze
March 16, 2021 23:06 - 1 hour - 110 MBJoin Aryeh, Alex, and the inimitable Dr. Daniel Rose as they share tips, tricks, ideas, and memories to enhance your seder this Pesah. Dr. Daniel Rose is the mastermind behind the Magerman Edition Koren Educational Siddur Series and the Magerman Edition Koren Youth Haggada. Aryeh and Alex, as well as being co-hosts of your favorite podcast and part of the Koren machine, are both experienced educators. The three sit down to swap ideas, pedagogy, dos and don'ts for the seder...
Seder Schmooze
March 16, 2021 23:06 - 1 hour - 110 MBJoin Aryeh, Alex, and the inimitable Dr. Daniel Rose as they share tips, tricks, ideas, and memories to enhance your seder this Pesah. Dr. Daniel Rose is the mastermind behind the Magerman Edition Koren Educational Siddur Series and the Magerman Edition Koren Youth Haggada. Aryeh and Alex, as well as being co-hosts of your favorite podcast and part of the Koren machine, are both experienced educators. The three sit down to swap ideas, pedagogy, dos and don'ts for the seder and swap memorie...
Introducing I've Got a Question!
March 15, 2021 00:37 - 23 minutes - 39.3 MBIntroducing I've Got a Question! Alex sits down with Shira Greenspan who is the host of a brand-new podcast from the Koren Podcast Network. I've Got a Question! is a place for kids to ask the questions they've always wondered about! Why is there so much blood in the story of Pesah? What was it like at the splitting of the Red Sea? What's it like to move to Israel? How do we know Hashem is listening? Join host Shira Greenspan as she talks to experts from all over the world to try and find...
Introducing I've Got a Question!
March 15, 2021 00:37 - 23 minutes - 39.3 MBIntroducing I've Got a Question! Alex sits down with Shira Greenspan who is the host of a brand-new podcast from the Koren Podcast Network. I've Got a Question! is a place for kids to ask the questions they've always wondered about! Why is there so much blood in the story of Pesah? What was it like at the splitting of the Red Sea? What's it like to move to Israel? How do we know Hashem is listening? Join host Shira Greenspan as she talks to experts from all over the worl...
Speaking the Hebrew in English - Translating the Tanakh with Prof. Will Lee and Jessica Sacks
March 03, 2021 05:00 - 1 hourWe're just months away from the release of the brand new Magerman Edition Koren Tanakh with an all-new English translation by Rabbi Lord Sacks zt"l, Rabbi Tzvi Hersh Weinreb shlit"a, and others. We sat down with the literary editor of the Prophets and Writings (Nakh) sections, Prof. Will Lee (Associate Professor Emeritus) of Yeshiva University's English Faculty, and with Senior Translator, Jessica Sacks to talk about the challenges, surprises, and features of the new transl...
Speaking the Hebrew in English - Translating the Tanakh with Prof. Will Lee and Jessica Sacks
March 03, 2021 05:00 - 1 hourWe're just months away from the release of the brand new Magerman Edition Koren Tanakh with an all-new English translation by Rabbi Lord Sacks zt"l, Rabbi Tzvi Hersh Weinreb shlit"a, and others. We sat down with the literary editor of the Prophets and Writings (Nakh) sections, Prof. Will Lee (Associate Professor Emeritus) of Yeshiva University's English Faculty, and with Senior Translator, Jessica Sacks to talk about the challenges, surprises, and features of the new translation. Prof. Le...
Season 2 Premiere! We The People (of the book) - The Tanakh in America with Guest Host Rabbi Dr. Stu Halpern
February 17, 2021 06:00 - 59 minutesWe're back for season 2 of The Koren Podcast and what an episode we have in store! Although the First Amendment prohibits the state adoption of a single religion, the Tanakh, the Hebrew Bible, has been a core influence on the American people, Republic, and society ever since Christopher Columbus set sail across the ocean. This week we are joined by a special guest host, Rabbi Dr. Stu Halpern, Senior Advisor to the Provost and Senior Program Officer of the Straus Center for Torah and Weste...
Season 2 Premiere! We The People (of the book) - The Tanakh in America with Guest Host Rabbi Dr. Stu Halpern
February 17, 2021 06:00 - 59 minutesWe're back for season 2 of The Koren Podcast and what an episode we have in store! Although the First Amendment prohibits the state adoption of a single religion, the Tanakh, the Hebrew Bible, has been a core influence on the American people, Republic, and society ever since Christopher Columbus set sail across the ocean. This week we are joined by a special guest host, Rabbi Dr. Stu Halpern, Senior Advisor to the Provost and Senior Program Officer of the Straus Center fo...
MST|Live part 2
February 07, 2021 07:00 - 46 minutesThe audio recording from the second part of the MST|Live, A Deeper Look at the Maggid Studies in Tanakh Series. Guest host, Sarah Rindner was joined by Dr. Tova Ganzel (Ezekiel), Rabbi Michael Hattin (Joshua and Judges), and Rabbi Yaakov Beasley (Nahum, Habakkuk & Zephaniah) to talk about the methodologies and motivations behind their wonderful books and why we should invest time to learn more of their chosen sefer. We are grateful to our partners 929, Herzog College, The ...
MST|Live part 2
February 07, 2021 07:00 - 46 minutesThe audio recording from the second part of the MST|Live, A Deeper Look at the Maggid Studies in Tanakh Series. Guest host, Sarah Rindner was joined by Dr. Tova Ganzel (Ezekiel), Rabbi Michael Hattin (Joshua and Judges), and Rabbi Yaakov Beasley (Nahum, Habakkuk & Zephaniah) to talk about the methodologies and motivations behind their wonderful books and why we should invest time to learn more of their chosen sefer. We are grateful to our partners 929, Herzog College, The Midrasha at Bar I...
MST|Live part 1
January 28, 2021 19:00 - 1 hourThe audio recording from the first part of the MST|Live, A Deeper Look at the Maggid Studies in Tanakh Series. Guest host, Sarah Rindner was joined by Prof. Nechama Price (Tribal Blueprints), Prof. Yoel Elitzur (Places in the Parasha), and Rabbi Benny Lau (Isaiah and Jeremiah) to talk about the methodologies and motivations behind their wonderful books. Join us again on Sunday, January 31st for another installment of MST|Live with Dr. Tova Ganzel (Ezekiel), Rabbi Michael H...
MST|Live part 1
January 28, 2021 19:00 - 1 hourThe audio recording from the first part of the MST|Live, A Deeper Look at the Maggid Studies in Tanakh Series. Guest host, Sarah Rindner was joined by Prof. Nechama Price (Tribal Blueprints), Prof. Yoel Elitzur (Places in the Parasha), and Rabbi Benny Lau (Isaiah and Jeremiah) to talk about the methodologies and motivations behind their wonderful books. Join us again on Sunday, January 31st for another installment of MST|Live with Dr. Tova Ganzel (Ezekiel), Rabbi Michael Hattin (Joshua and...
Koren Behind the Scenes - Season Finale
December 28, 2020 05:00 - 47 minutesIt's our season finale! Thank you to everyone who has made the first season of the Koren Podcast possible. To close out season one we decided to take some time to answer your questions, how do we decide which books to publish, what makes us unique, what does the future of Koren look like, and more! Featuring answers from a number of different people who make Koren tick, this special episode is a great way to close out what has been an amazing first season. Don't hesitate to be in touch ...
Koren Behind the Scenes - Season Finale
December 28, 2020 05:00 - 47 minutesIt's our season finale! Thank you to everyone who has made the first season of the Koren Podcast possible. To close out season one we decided to take some time to answer your questions, how do we decide which books to publish, what makes us unique, what does the future of Koren look like, and more! Featuring answers from a number of different people who make Koren tick, this special episode is a great way to close out what has been an amazing first season. Don't hesitat...
Women in the World of Jewish Education and Leadership with Dr. Shana Strauch Schick and Rabbanit Rachelle Sprecher Fraenkel
December 14, 2020 05:00 - 1 hourThere has long been debate about the role and representation of women in Jewish education and in leadership roles. This discussion came to the fore again in recent months after a piece published The Lehrhaus titles Why Are There So Man "Manels" in Modern Orthodoxy? We sat down with one of the authors of that piece, Dr. Shana Strauch Schick (Center for Israel Studies at Yeshiva University, Drisha Institute, and Michlelet Mevaseret Yerushalayim in Jerusalem) to try and unco...
Women in the World of Jewish Education and Leadership with Dr. Shana Strauch Schick and Rabbanit Rachelle Sprecher Fraenkel
December 14, 2020 05:00 - 1 hourThere has long been debate about the role and representation of women in Jewish education and in leadership roles. This discussion came to the fore again in recent months after a piece published The Lehrhaus titles Why Are There So Man "Manels" in Modern Orthodoxy? We sat down with one of the authors of that piece, Dr. Shana Strauch Schick (Center for Israel Studies at Yeshiva University, Drisha Institute, and Michlelet Mevaseret Yerushalayim in Jerusalem) to try and uncover why women mig...
Remembering Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks zt"l
December 02, 2020 05:00 - 1 hourThe sudden passing of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks earlier this month represents a huge loss, not only to modern and centrist orthodoxy but to Judaism and humanity at large. Rabbi Sacks was sought out by people of all religions, and of none, as a source of guidance, ethical clarity, and inspiration throughout his tenure as the Cheif Rabbi of the United Kingdom and for the too few years following his retirement. Koren Publishers are honored to have published his translation and commentary on ...
Remembering Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks zt"l
December 02, 2020 05:00 - 1 hourThe sudden passing of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks earlier this month represents a huge loss, not only to modern and centrist orthodoxy but to Judaism and humanity at large. Rabbi Sacks was sought out by people of all religions, and of none, as a source of guidance, ethical clarity, and inspiration throughout his tenure as the Cheif Rabbi of the United Kingdom and for the too few years following his retirement. Koren Publishers are honored to have published his translation a...
Creating Inclusive Communities with Rabbi Dr Benjy Leibowitz and Rabbi Kalman Samuels
November 16, 2020 05:00 - 1 hourFor a long time, people with disabilities have been excluded from communal life, either due to an inability to physically access communal buildings and activities or due to other challenges that present themselves in communal and ritual life. We sat down with Rabbi Dr. Benjy Leibowitz of Yachad, an international organization dedicated to enhancing the life opportunities of Jewish individuals with developmental disabilities or other learning challenges. As well as Rabbi Kalman Samuels, foun...
Creating Inclusive Communities with Rabbi Dr Benjy Leibowitz and Rabbi Kalman Samuels
November 16, 2020 05:00 - 1 hourFor a long time, people with disabilities have been excluded from communal life, either due to an inability to physically access communal buildings and activities or due to other challenges that present themselves in communal and ritual life. We sat down with Rabbi Dr. Benjy Leibowitz of Yachad, an international organization dedicated to enhancing the life opportunities of Jewish individuals with developmental disabilities or other learning challenges. As well as Rabbi Kal...
Giving Meaning to Yom Kippur with Dr. Erica Brown
September 23, 2020 04:00 - 31 minutesAs we do every year during this period Jews all over the world take time to introspect, reflect on the year that was, and think about our hopes and plans for the year ahead. It was our pleasure to sit down with Dr. Erica Brown (Return: Daily Inspiration for the Days of Awe and Jonah: The Reluctant Prophet) ahead of Yom Kippur for some words of wisdom on how to get the most out of the Day of Atonement this year. Dr. Erica Brown is the director of the Mayberg Center for Jewish Education and L...
Giving Meaning to Yom Kippur with Dr. Erica Brown
September 23, 2020 04:00 - 31 minutesAs we do every year during this period Jews all over the world take time to introspect, reflect on the year that was, and think about our hopes and plans for the year ahead. It was our pleasure to sit down with Dr. Erica Brown (Return: Daily Inspiration for the Days of Awe and Jonah: The Reluctant Prophet) ahead of Yom Kippur for some words of wisdom on how to get the most out of the Day of Atonement this year. Dr. Erica Brown is the director of the Mayberg Center for Jewis...
Inspiration for Rosh Hashana with Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
September 14, 2020 04:00 - 35 minutesWe were honored to speak with Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks for some inspiration ahead of Rosh Hashana. We discussed what he will be focusing on this High Holiday period and into the year ahead, how his new books Judaism's Life-Changing Ideas, and Morality serve as sources of strength and solace during the tumultuous times in which we find ourselves, and what Judaism can teach us to help cope with life's challenges and can help us create a better future for ourselves. All of us at the Koren Pod...