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