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A Thought for the Week

Torah in Motion
Torah
Judaism
Shavuot
Mitzvot
Israel
Leadership
Emor
Kiddush Hashem
Moses
Pesach
Agricultural Festival
Rabbi Jay Kelman
Mount Sinai
Exile
Jewish Community
Kabbalah
Korach
Noah
Pinchas
Rambam

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
Founding director of Torah in Motion; host of A Thought for the Week; leads Torah study and interpretation discussions.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
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    Rabbi Kelman is incisive with digestible explanations for Torah and Jewish complexities.

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Compact, insightful reflections that respect tradition while guiding modern practice.

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Thoughtful, scripture-centered discussions anchored in the weekly Torah portions. The host often explores how classical Jewish sources, liturgy, and rabbinic interpretation shape everyday practice, with a focus on ethics, community responsibility, and the ongoing relevance of Torah interpretation. Notable for its tight perspective on parsha themes, accessible explanations, and a steady emphasis on living Jewish values in modern life.

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