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Bringing you recent lectures, classes, and programs from the Hadar Institute, Ta Shma is where you get to listen in on the beit midrash. Come and listen on the go, at home, or wherever you are. Hosted by Rabbi Avi Killip of the Hadar Institute.

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Two children are fighting in the playground.  Called into the principal’s office, each insists: “It all started when he hit me back.”

This familiar joke captures something deeply human: our tendency to avoid responsibility by blaming others.

The draw of theatre in the age of movies is that each experience is unique. 

While the script's words and stage directions remain the same night after night, the unique alchemy of the actors and audience gathered in that particular configuration at ... more

Homeless in life, Moshe is fated to remain without a home even in death.

That, perhaps, is the most difficult part of God’s decree: not that Moshe must die, a fate that all human beings share.  Not that he must die outside of the land: Ya’akov and Y... more

The generation that will enter the Land of Israel never heard God’s voice at Sinai.  They never experienced the earth shattering voice, the terror, the awe.  In place of memory, all they have is a story.

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Recent Guests

Rabbi Tali Adler
Focused on concepts of Chuvah and forgiveness
Episode: R. Tali Adler: When Teshuvah Is or Should Be Impossible
Jeremy Tabick
Lecturer and scholar discussing Tisha B'Av
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Episode: Dr. Jeremy Tabick: Is Tisha B'Av Eternal?
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Episode: R. Micha'el Rosenberg on Purim: Costumes and the Eternal Self
Rabbi Micha'el Rosenberg
Rabbi sharing Divre Torah on Jewish holidays
Episode: R. Micha'el Rosenberg on Tu Bishvat: “The One Who Brings Forth”
Dr. Nurit Hirschfeld-Skupinsky
Israeli scholar and writer who has experienced the horrors of October 7th firsthand.
Episode: R. Avi Strausberg: Midrashim of Destruction
Dena Weiss
Educator and speaker focused on Jewish law and spirituality
Episode: R. Dena Weiss: The Torah is in the Details
Rabbi Shai Held
President and Dean of the Hadar Institute, influential Jewish thinker
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Episode: R. Shai Held: Love, Compassion, and the Future of Jewish Life
Jamie Raskin
US Representative for Maryland's 8th District, advocate for democracy
Episode: R. Shai Held: Love, Compassion, and the Future of Jewish Life
Rabbi Avi Strausberg
A Jewish scholar providing insights on Jewish holidays
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Episode: R. Avi Strausberg on Yom HaZikaron/Yom Ha'Atzma’ut: At a Distance

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Rabbi Avi Killip
Host of Ta Shma

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 119 ratings
  • Love this show

    It is refreshing, inspiring, and brief as well. When you need a quick lift in your day listen to Hadar institute

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    amandapix
    United States2 months ago
  • Favorite Jewish podcast

    This is my favorite Jewish podcast. Hadar makes such great content. I grew up in the Reform tradition and drifted away from Judaism as a young adult. Now I’m trying to reconnect and Hadar has been a great resource!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jron1234
    United States8 months ago
  • Dennis Karpf

    Rabbi Kaunfer’s shiur on Vayigash of Judah’s drawing near to Joseph as a whisper as in the daily Amidah is profound and moving. In drawing near to G-d through our prayer and words of daily Amidah may we achieve achieve a whisper of echad. Well done.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dennis.karpf
    United States3 years ago
  • Good material but it’s read, not said.

    If the format was a sermon or a shiur it would be far better in my opnion. Hearing an essay being read to me is sub-optimal.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    RVWinvesting
    United States3 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Love Yitz Greenberg.

    Wish there was more content than once a week.

    Any more Shai Held, Ethan tucker etc?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    יעקבחיים
    United States4 years ago

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R. Shai Held on the Jewish Philanthropy Podcast: Judaism is About Love
Q: What is the role philanthropy can play in revitalizing Jewish conversations about God?
Philanthropy can support both retail opportunities for Jews to learn from thinkers in conversation and wholesale solutions to ensure rabbis are trained in Jewish theology to facilitate discussions about God effectively.
Rabbis Yitz Greenberg, Shai Held and Tali Adler: The Triumph of Life, and of Love
Q: What particular lessons from your Torah would you like to hold up in a post-October 7th world?
Rabbi Yitz emphasized the importance of taking power to protect life and responding to tragedy by creating more life and love, while Rabbi Shai highlighted the need to not let external evil diminish our commitment to love and the celebration of life.
R. Ethan Tucker: Covenant, Land, Power, and Responsibility
Q: How can there be a Jewish state that does not favor Jews and treats everyone equally?
You cannot have a state that is recognized as a manifestation of the promise of power to the Jewish people that does not hold itself accountable to caring for everyone under its rule in a basically equal way.
R. Leah Sarna and R. Tali Adler: The Torah of Pregnancy
Q: What was your experience like writing your own Torah for this that didn't exist when you marked that? Was that difficult?
Rabbanit Leah Sarna shared that the experience was incredibly isolating during the pandemic but was ultimately empowering as she realized that Jewish women have historically faced similar challenges, and she sought to connect with that shared experience through her writing.
R. Leah Sarna and R. Tali Adler: The Torah of Pregnancy
Q: Could you speak to us a little bit about where did this essay come from?
Rabbanit Leah Sarna explained that her essay originated from her desire to teach more about women's Torah learning, particularly around pregnancy, after experiencing compelling responses to early teachings she delivered.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ta Shma

What is Ta Shma about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Content focuses on Jewish texts, traditional teachings, and contemporary relevance within the framework of Jewish thought and experience. A common theme is the application of ancient teachings to modern life, exploring topics such as repentance, forgiveness, and community relationships. The discussions often reflect on significant Jewish texts and themes, encouraging listeners to engage with their faith and heritage meaningfully. Some episodes address the complexities of moral and ethical dilemmas in Jewish tradition, underscoring a commitment to understanding the depth of the Jewish faith and its teachings in an ever-evolving world. The podcast stands out for its emphasis on personal connection to Jewish storytelling, highlighting how less... more

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