The Jewish Perspective
Questions from real life. Answers from the Torah RabbiV.com
Episodes
- Are we predisposed to positive or negative thoughts?
- How do social media and the news affect our self-perception?
- Can we help ourselves feel happier?
Why did the Jews start suspecting Moses of defrauding the Temple? Why didn’t God defend Moshe from the start? And how important is it to be sincere in our actions?
Let’s find out in today’s episode of the Jewish Perspective podcast.
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The ninth day of Av is the saddest day in Jewish History, both Holy Temples were set aflame, and many other bad things happened. But how can it be transformed into a day of happiness and joy for all of us? How can we look at sad days in our life with a different perspective? Let’s find out in today’s episode of the podcast.
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A subtle design in the Temple menorah reveals a deep philosophical divide among rabbis. Are we here to perfect ourselves, or to transform the world around us? Do mitzvahs reflect inner feelings, or do they serve a higher purpose?
Let’s find out in today’s episode of the Jewish Perspective podcast
Some customs are timeless commandments, others are habits we never questioned.
What’s the difference between tradition, custom, and meaningless repetition?
How do we decide which non-Jewish practices are acceptable to adopt?
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In emergencies, does the Torah allow breaking its laws?
What if to do a mitzvah, you need to violate another mitzvah?
Torah law provides a framework for navigating complex moral choices and competing values.
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This episode explores the deeper meaning behind the Jewish circumcision ceremony and the surprising role of women in it.
Why is a woman involved in what seems like an all-male ritual?
What spiritual message does this tradition carry?
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In Jewish law, obligation only arises through action or benefit—so how does a guarantor become responsible?
What makes someone liable without receiving anything tangible?
Can emotional benefit alone create a binding commitment?
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A technical discussion on bowing in the Temple opens a window into human emotion and spirituality.
Can something as small as timing a bow show how we connect to G-d?
Do most people truly feel spiritual when entering a synagogue—or only when leaving?
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Matzah teaches a powerful lesson about humility and building a true relationship with G-d.
Why is eating tasteless matzah central to Passover?
How does it reveal what a real relationship — with G-d or people — should look like?
Let’s find out in...
The joyous song "Dayenu" in the Passover Haggadah contains a puzzling idea about the giving of the Torah.
Why would it have been "enough" to reach Mount Sinai without receiving the Torah?
What deeper message does this reveal about our role in Jewish law?
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Moses was one of the greatest leaders in Jewish history, but should we follow his way of parenting?
- Why didn’t Moses circumcise his sons?
- Should we teach our children faith from the start, or let them discover it on th...
Being free is about knowing why you do what you do.
How can purpose change the way we see freedom?
What does Judaism say about real freedom?
Let’s find out in today’s ep...
G-d commands a census of the Jewish people—by having each person give half a shekel.
Why don’t we count people directly in Judaism?
How can money, the most physical thing, connect to something as spiritual as the soul?
Let’s find out in today’s ...
Judaism is filled with symbolism around light, from Shabbat and holiday candles to the eternal flame of the menorah. But what deeper lesson does the light teach us? How does the flame represent the soul, while the wick symbolizes the body? Let’s find out in today’s episode of the Jewish Perspective podcast.
When the Jewish people left Egypt, they found themselves trapped between the Red Sea and Pharaoh’s army. What did they do in this impossible situation? Did they decide to fight, pray, or just give up? Let’s find out in today’s episode of the Jewish Perspective podcast.
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In this episode of the Jewish Perspective podcast, we explore what freedom really means in Judaism. While the Jews were freed from slavery when they left Egypt, were they truly free? Join us as we look at the lessons from the Exodus and what they can teach us about our personal freedom today.
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