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A Thought for the Week

Torah in Motion
Torah
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Join Rabbi Jay Kelman, the founding director of Torah in Motion, as he shares a thought about the weekly parsha.

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Rabbi Jay Kelman
Host of A Thought for the Week; founder/director of Torah in Motion

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
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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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