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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Who Is My Neighbor? (Kedoshim) Seven Minute Torah

The Torah commands: "Love your neighbor as yourself?" But who is the neighbor that I'm commanded the love? The answer is not straightforward. In fact, it's one of the great debates of Judaism. ——————————— Seven Minute Torah is a production of LAASOK. To support the production of this podcast, visit either http://www.patreon.com/sevenminutetorah (for per-episode contribution) OR https://laasok.org/support/ (for a tax-deductible one-time or monthly contribution). For info on our weekly Zoom Torah study groups or other learning opportunities go to https://laasok.org/. To join the Seven Minute Torah Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sevenminutetorahgroup Comments or questions? Email me at rabbistreiffer@gmail.com
  1. Who Is My Neighbor? (Kedoshim)
  2. Yom Kippur in May?? (Achrei Mot – encore)
  3. Lessons from Leprosy (Metzora)
  4. The Healing Power of Presence (Tazria – encore)
  5. Don't eat that! Or do… it's up to you (Sh'mini)
  6. We Need Each Other (Tzav)
  7. Does God Hear our Prayers… and Does it Matter?? (Vayikra)