The Great Sources with Rabbi Shnayor Burton
Rabbi Shnayor BurtonTo help support this podcast, please consider making a tax-deductible donation via Zelle to jacoblightsfoundation@gmail.com. Lecture series in Jewish Philosophy. What was the purpose of Creation? What is man's place in the world? What are prophecy and prayer about? What is the significance of Shabbos and the Promised Land? Explore these fundamental questions of Judaism from their sources, and beco... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 236 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Religion & SpiritualityJudaism | |||
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Torah is a transmission from someone who went where no one else could go and came back to tell us not to.
Moshe entered the source of all being and returned with a single mitzvah: stay outside. Everything else is commentary.
Rambam writes in the Guide, 3:41:The punishment meted out to anyone who has done wrong tosomebody else consists in general in his being given exactly the same treatment that he has given to somebody else. If he has injured the latter’s body, he shall... more
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These shiurim are amazing! They are not too long, getting right to the point. They are so clear and concise that it’s a pleasure to listen to!
Apple Podcasts5pajamadanUnited States6 years ago - Brilliant shiur - super important concepts!
Rabbi Burton in a clear and concise fashion goes though some of the Greatest Torah sources that should be well known. Don’t skip this!
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A thoughtful series exploring core Jewish philosophical themes through classical and medieval sources, with a focus on prophecy, creation, knowledge of God, and the relationship between Torah study and spiritual insight. Episodes frequently center on how divine revelation, human limits, and leadership shape religious understanding, while weaving in biblical narratives, rabbinic authorities, and modern readings. Notable moments include nuanced debates about prophecy, the ethics of knowledge, the balance between concealment and revelation, and how concepts like exile, redemption, and peace inform worldview and practice. The presentation tends to be rigorous and source-driven, appealing to listeners who value deep analysis, textual coherence, ... more
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