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A Thought for the Week

Torah in Motion
Torah
Judaism
Yom Kippur
Israel
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Jewish People
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Rosh Hashanah
Egypt

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

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In today’s selicha we plead with G-d to remember the Pure one, the Gathered One and the

Builder.

אֱלֹהֵֽינוּ וֵאלֹהֵי אֲבוֹתֵֽינוּ אֱלֹהֵֽינוּ וֵאלֹהֵי אֲבוֹתֵֽינוּ

אִם עֲוֺנֵינוּ רַבּוּ לְהַגְדִּיל. בָּנוּ עָנוּ עֲבוֹת כְּגָדִיל. גָּרְמוּ לָנוּ בֵּ... more

In the opening selicha recited on the first night of selichot we acknowledge that only by relying

on the mercy of G-d can the Jewish people hope for eternity.

Join the WhatsApp group regular podcast updates: chat.whatsapp.com/DZkfSrCujZA26ow... more

In the opening episode of our second season of Selichot: New Apologies we discuss the daily prayer for forgiveness as an integral part of the Amidah and discuss how the diverse customs of selichot is a manifestation of the beautiful symphony of Torah... more

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Jay Kelman
Host of A Thought for the Week; Host of the podcast; Founder of Torah in Motion; host of reflections on weekly parsha.

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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, scripture-centered reflections on the weekly Torah portions, blending classical sources with contemporary applications. Episodes span leadership, ethics, ritual, and communal responsibility, often weaving in historical context, rabbinic debates, and personal anecdotes. A distinctive thread is how traditions interpret Torah as an integrated system, with occasional deep dives into kinnot, Jewish holidays, and modern-day issues in Israel, making it appealing to learners who crave practical wisdom grounded in text. A recurring strength is clear, accessible teaching from a founder of a Jewish learning nonprofit, complemented by a cadence that invites sponsorship and listener engagement without sacrificing depth or rigor.

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