Ask The Rabbi
What does a Rabbi know that Christians, Jews, Atheists, Agnostics, and anyone with curiosity, passion, and a sense of spirituality can learn? Welcome to Ask The Rabbi, I’m your host, Rabbi Leonid Feldman. My journey to Judaism is unique, as I grew up in a society where it was illegal to believe in God. I knew nothing of Passover or a Bar Mitzvah, never heard of Jesus or Christmas. I actually received an A in college in the course Scientific Atheism. Fast-forward to today, I am the only Conservative Rabbi from Russia. My curious route to my faith is what allows me to lecture, teach, and learn in a way that not only helps as a religious leader, but allows me to share in a way that helps me in being a better religious leader. So listen in as we explore Judaism from a totally different perspective, and discover how the Hebrew Bible remains extremely relevant to our lives and this time. The questions we will explore, and the answers we will provide - this is a podcast that will open minds, deepen faith, and provide lessons that are applicable to all of our struggles, challenges, and dilemmas. So join me on this journey to improve and even transform people’s lives, together. Follow the show now on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you enjoy your podcasts.
Episodes
This episode is based on the sermon I delivered on Yom Kippur before Yizkor. Remembering is a fundamental value in Judaism. However, God blessed us with the Ability to Forget. How should we navigate through life with these seemingly contradictory values?
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Odysseus spent 20 years trying to return to his home in Ithaca.
I spent 50 years trying to find my home, after moving to different countries, cities and even continents. The trip to my hometown Kishinev a few weeks ago helped me to understand where my real HOME is.
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Israel is going through a painful and dangerous crisis right now.
The polarization in our society has reached extreme levels.
The election campaigns for the next government have just started, and already experts predict nasty fights and ugliness.
This Episode provides a strong warning from Jewish history that should give all of us something to think about.
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The situation in the Middle East was radically transformed as a result of the “Deal” between America and Iran. This Episode explains the reasons for the recent drastic change in President Trump's actions and rhetoric. It stresses the importance of the midterm elections and makes a case for Israel’s larger importance in the fight for Western civilization against Jihadist fanaticism.
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This Episode is unlike any others in this Podcast. It takes the listener on a fascinating tour of the most unique country in the world- the Kingdom of Bhutan, in addition to describing a short visit to India.
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Something is broken in the relationship between the two largest Jewish communities in the world. This is going to affect the future of the Jewish people. This Episode attempts to explain why the Israeli and American Jews are living in totally different realities.
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In this Episode we look at the big picture and ask the most important question:
Is Israel better off today than before October 7, 2023?
Despite having gone through the toughest and longest war in her history, Israel has emerged as a regional SUPERPOWER IN THE Middle East.
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The Kiss That Destroyed a Kingdom
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When Love Becomes Violence:
A Royal Crime Behind Closed Doors
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A Forgiven Man, a Broken Home:
When Sin Becomes a Family Story
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From Palace Roof to Broken Lives
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In this episode we see the growth and development of Joseph’s character as he is transformed from a self-centered teenager into a prototype of a righteous saint and a moral role model.
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This Episode deals with the famous story about Judah and Tamar in chapter 38 of Genesis.
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This episode analyzes the tragic story of Jacob’s only daughter.
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This is an eye-witness report on the historical event that took place recently in the Middle East.
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This Episode analyses one of the most famous stories in the Bible
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The First Woman Rabbi Had a Tragic Life
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This episode deals with the topic of Adultery, but from unusual angles.
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In this episode we explore ancient stories involving divorce which also include kindness and empathy.
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