Jewish Quest
Masorti Judaism in the UKEach week, join us on an adventure as we deconstruct that week’s parasha, exploring new insights and meaning in the Torah. Hosted by Simon Eder and sponsored by the Louis Jacobs Foundation, a part of Masorti Judaism, Jewish Quest aims to honour the statement of R' Jacobs z"l who said: 'The quest for Torah is itself Torah.' Welcome to that Quest. Find out more about our work at louisjacobs.org and ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 199 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationJudaismReligion & Spirituality | |||
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Rabbi Samuel Klein joins Simon to discuss Korach, Salcedo and Rothko – among others!
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Professor Idan Dershowitz (Monash University) joins Simon to discuss Joshua Chapter 2, this week's Haftarah and the mysterious nature of the symbol 'ot' referenced in both the Parashah and Haftarah.
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Dr. Angela Roskop Erisman joins Simon to discuss the biblical text of Numbers 12, focusing on Miriam and Aaron's criticism of Moses for marrying a Kushite woman
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Reverend Patrick Moriarty joins Simon to discuss the Ten Commandments and their significance for Western civilization. Rev Moriarty, who previously served as head teacher at JCOSS (Jewish Community Secondary School) from 2012 to 202... more
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I've been a fan of this podcast for a while so you can imagine how excited I was to be invited on as a guest. Following in the footsteps of Louis Jacobs the podcast explores the weekly Torah portion free of denominational constraints and imbued with a deep love and knowledge of Jewish learning, teaching and debate. Keep it coming!
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United States2 years ago - useful spiritual insight every week
Wise, engaging, pithy. Deeply respectful of and steeped in tradition but not afraid of modernity and science. Highly recommended.
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A thoughtful, Torah-centered show that regularly unpacks the weekly parasha through scholarly and pastoral lenses. Conversations often center on ethics, leadership, and how ancient texts speak to modern life, with guests ranging from rabbis and biblical scholars to educators and theologians. The tone blends rigorous exegesis with accessible storytelling, frequently touching interfaith perspectives, ecological ethics, and education. A standout is the consistent emphasis on covenant, community, and the ongoing interpretation of Torah as a living guide for ethical leadership and public discourse.
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1. Angela Roskop Erisman
2. Patrick Moriarty
3. Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg
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5. David Frankel
6. Dr. Joshua Garroway
7. Dr. Jeremy Tabick
8. Kenneth Seeskin
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