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Vayera: Let every voice be heard; let every vote be counted

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-tuu25-f1844d In this week’s #Torah portion, the strange and challenging story of Sodom and Gomorrah teaches us that a just society is one that hears the voices of its citizens. #socialjustice #counteveryvote

Lech Lecha: Children of Abraham

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-5bb5p-f0dd8c This week’s parashah introduces Abraham, the first Jew. But who is Abraham anyway?? Come hear an ancient story about the beginning of the #Jewish journey, and how it is still shaping our way of life.

Noach: Righteous in Our Generation

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-nnzkb-f03070 Noah is not a children’s story at all! In this week’s “Seven Minute Torah” podcast, we discuss how this Torah portion teaches about responsibility, dignity, and the origins of civilization.

Bereishit: Our Responsibility to the Earth

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-di65f-ef8aa8 Did you know that the Torah tells two different, contradictory stories about the origin of the earth? Together they remind us that we are responsible to take care of this planet.