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Sivan Says: Taking the Torah Personally

Tablet Studios
Israel
Torah
Judaism
Parashat Balak
Parshat Korach
Community
Kedoshim
Pesach
Jewish Identity
Leadership
Jealousy
Balaam
Holocaust
Parshat Acharei Mot
Yom Hazikaron
Parashat Behar
Parashat Bechukotai
Lubavitcher Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneerson
Tent Of Heroism
Yom Hashoah

Each week, Israeli journalist and Torah scholar Sivan Rahav-Meir and Tablet’s own Liel Leibovitz discuss the week’s parsha, giving practical advice from our holiest book.

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Maurice Samuels
Chair of the French Department at Yale and author of Alfred Dreyfus, The Man at the Center of the Affair
Yale's Jewish Lives series
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Professor Stambiel
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Hosts

Liel Leibovitz
Co-host of the discussions, he is associated with Tablet Magazine, offering scholarly insights alongside personal anecdotes.
Sivan Rahav-Meir
A renowned Torah teacher and journalist, she offers deep reflections on the weekly parsha and its applications to modern life.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 232 ratings
  • Wonderful weekly wisdom

    Practical wisdom and spiritual pearls weekly. Love it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eti ch
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love!

    Love this so much :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    eag810
    United Statesa month ago
  • The best show for inspiration

    The show is lively and upbeat, and it always gives you practical to do things to follow up on the teaching. It’s really time well spent!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    amandapix
    United States2 months ago
  • Wonderful podcast!

    So happy to have found this lovely podcast. You will feel grounded and be motivated after listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Steven Kofkoff
    United States3 months ago
  • Amazing

    I love how Sivan goes over the Torah portion and infuses it with all kinds of modern day applicability and experiences

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yejudá
    Canada5 months ago

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Overall, the podcast is viewed as a valuable resource for spiritual enrichment, community connection, and Jewish education.
Listeners frequently express a desire for more episodes, indicating a strong, consistent engagement with the content.
Many find the discussions to be inspiring and well-structured, making complex topics accessible to a broad audience.
The hosts are commended for their insightful interpretations and ability to connect ancient texts to contemporary life.
Listeners appreciate the podcast's approachable and practical teachings on the Torah, which are infused with personal stories and societal relevance.

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Nitzavim
Q: What spiritual homework can we take from this week's Parsha?
Prepare yourself for Rosh Hashanah, ask friends to join you, and build solidarity and strength in your Jewish identity.
Tetzaveh / Shabbat Zachor
Q: What does it mean to remember Amalek and why is it important today?
It serves as a reminder of evil in the world and emphasizes the need for vigilance and strength in the face of adversities.
Vayeshev
Q: What might our spiritual homework be this week?
Sivan Rahav-Meir suggests looking closely at each other to create unity and understanding within the Jewish community.
Vayetze
Q: How can we take this sort of lofty, inspiring calling that you so beautifully just shared with us and turn it into hard, small, concrete things that we could do in our day-to-day life?
We can find our mission in everyday actions, considering how we can always strive to do more, akin to raising our hands just a bit higher.
Chayei Sarah
Q: What's our spiritual homework for this year? What should we be doing?
The message is to do more, which could sometimes mean doing less, aiming for a better connection and responsibility towards others.

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