
Join Rabbi Jay Kelman, the founding director of Torah in Motion, as he shares a thought about the weekly parsha.
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Join as we discuss the most important verse in the Torah.
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Join as we discuss why the Torah likes to contradict itself.
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Join as we discuss how the tribe of Dan leads from behind.
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Join as we discuss the best time for confession.
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Rabbi Kelman is incisive with digestible explanations for Torah and Jewish complexities.
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Thoughtful, scripturally rooted briefings on the weekly Torah portion, delivered by a single host who emphasizes ethics, pedagogy, and practical takes for daily life. Episodes commonly connect parshiyot to themes like kindness, communal responsibility, and honest conduct in business, often weaving midrashic and classical sources into accessible reflections. Noteworthy is the host's focus on ethics over ritualism, with clear calls to share learning and live out Torah values in community life. The format tends to be lecture-like and sponsor-aware, underscoring a calm, principled approach to Jewish study that can appeal to listeners seeking thoughtful guidance tied to scripture.
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