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My name is Rabbi Matt Schneeweiss. My goal as a Torah educator is not merely to teach my students my OWN hashkafah. Rather, my goal is to equip them with the foundations, the methodological training, and the tools which will enable them to arrive at their OWN understanding of Judaism and cultivate their OWN relationship with Hashem and His Torah. This podcast is devoted to the shiurim I give which... more

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Synopsis: This is the audio version of the 5-page article I wrote and published on rabbischneeweiss.substack.com/ on 8/21/26 titled: Ki Teitzei – Sanitation and Shechinah. I had a radical re... more

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Synopsis: This is the audio version of the 5-page article I wrote and published on rabbischneeweiss.substack.com/ on 8/6/26 titled: Re’eh: Rav Kook’s Anti-Vegetarian Views. This article is m... more

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Synopsis: This is the audio version of the 5-page article I wrote and published on rabbischneeweiss.substack.com/ on 7/31/26 titled: Eikev: All You Need is Fear. According to R. Chanina, Mos... more

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Synopsis: This is the audio version of the 3-page article I wrote and published on rabbischneeweiss.substack.com/ on 7/24/26 titled: Vaeschanan: Rashba on What “Shema Yisrael” Demands of Us.... more

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Rabbi Matt Schneeweiss
Host and Torah educator; presents shiurim and leads discussion across Machshavah Lab content; frequently engages with sponsorships and the ongoing production of Torah education material.

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Prologue of Sefer Iyov - Part 1: Questions on Iyov 1:1-5 (Plus Rant About Rambam's 13 Ikkarim)
Q: Why is the prologue structured with a focus on Iyov's wealth and family, and what function does it serve in the narrative?
The prologue establishes Iyov as a model of righteousness, presents the social and familial context that makes his later trials meaningful, and frames the questions about divine justice that drive the ensuing dialogue; it also signals the impending test of faith and the stakes of the debate.
Prologue of Sefer Iyov - Part 1: Questions on Iyov 1:1-5 (Plus Rant About Rambam's 13 Ikkarim)
Q: What exactly was Iyov's concern about his children that prompted him to offer these weekly korbanos?
Iyov was worried that his children might have sinned in their hearts, so he offered korbanot to sanctify them and avert possible blame before God, seeking a preventative measure rather than a literal admission of sin.
Rambam on Divine Knowledge and Hashgachah (Part 2: True Views) Moreh 3:17b-18
Q: Is Hashgachah Pratis limited to humans only, or can animals have a form of providence?
The host explains that Hashgachah Pratis primarily applies to humans, and that Aristotelian providence applies to animals and lower beings in a different sense, with divine providence tied to intellect in humans and much looser in other species.
Shlomo, Soloveitchik, and Slytherin (In Loving Memory of Adira Rose Koffsky, a"h)
Q: How far can selfishness be taken in a Torah framework, and can it truly become a vehicle for positive ethical action?
The discussion suggests that while selfishness begins as a pursuit of personal gain, it can mature into a self-actualizing ethic that, when aligned with divine attributes, expands to include others and serve the broader system, ultimately guiding action through long-term consequences and communal responsibility.
Iyov Catch-up Crash Course - Part 1: Overview, Review, Eliphaz (Ch4-7)
Q: What is the overall structure of the Iyov debate as the host outlined it?
The host identifies three acts: the initial question and Iyov's breakdown monologue, followed by three rounds of debate among friends, then Elihu, and finally Hashem's response, with act three providing the framework for the ultimate answer.

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A rigorous, text-driven explorations of Jewish philosophy, Torah methodology, and classical to medieval commentary. Episodes center on close readings of biblical narratives and Rabbinic sources, weighing competing interpretations, and drawing practical lessons for belief, leadership, and intellectual humility. The host consistently weaves pedagogical guidance with calls for ongoing support, emphasizing accessible Torah study, ethical reflection, and the development of each listener's own understanding. A standout trait is the show's methodological approach: using a broad range of sources, from Rambam to medieval commentators, to illuminate complex questions while keeping the discussion rooted in clear, teachable takeaways. These elements, a... more

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