Seven Minute Torah Podcast

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Making Modern Meaning from Our Ancient Texts

Seven Minute Torah is a production of LAASOK.

On Seven Minute Torah, we discuss the weekly Torah portion in about 7 to 10 minutes. Weaving together philosophy, spirituality and tradition, we make modern meaning from our ancient sacred texts – reading them through liberal Jewish eyes.

Longer episodes include a bonus interview with leading rabbis and Jewish thought leaders.

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Justice is the North Star (Va'era) – Seven Minute Torah

When the world feels like it’s unraveling, where do we find strength and direction? Rabbi Micah Streiffer turns to Moses and his unwavering sense of justice, offering a framework for grounding ourselves and navigating an increasingly unstable world. Notes and Links: Seven Minute Torah is a production of Laasok: The Liberal Beit Midrash. For info on our weekly Zoom study groups and other learning opportunities go to https://laasok.org/. To support the production of this podcast, visit either laasok.org/support/ (tax-deductible donation) OR www.patreon.com/sevenminutetorah. Comments or questions? Email info@laasok.org, or contact Rabbi Micah Streiffer directly at micah@laasok.org. 
  1. Justice is the North Star (Va'era)
  2. Remember to Remember (Sh'mot)
  3. Joseph and His Brothers Find Repentance (Vayigash)
  4. They Buried Him Together (Chayei Sarah – encore)
  5. Seeing God (Vayera)
  6. Yes, You Are Your Brother's Keeper (Bereshit)
  7. Do We Have to Forgive? Lessons from a Gourd Plant