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Jewish Ideas to Change the World

Valley Beit Midrash
Judaism
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Jewish Ideas to Change the World delivers thought-provoking content by leading Jewish thinkers with diverse perspectives and backgrounds. It is produced by Valley Beit Midrash. Valley Beit Midrash (VBM) is dedicated to social justice as driven by Torah ethics. VBM's mission is to improve lives through Jewish learning, direct action, and leadership development. Listen to VBM's other podcasts: • Soc... more

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes1057Founded11 years ago
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A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Karyn Kedar

The class is co-sponsored by Congregation Ner Tamid

About The Event:

Join Rabbi Karyn D. Kedar as she explores her award-winning book, Unfolding: A High Holy Day Companion. Drawing from meditations... more

A virtual event presentation by Dr. Paul Franks

The event was co-sponsored by BMH-BJ

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What is kavanah — usually translated as “intention” — in the performance of mitzvot?  What, in particular, is kavanah in Jewish prayer?  Often us... more

A virtual event presentation by Rabba Aliza Libman Baronofsky

The class was co-sponsored by Temple Emanuel.

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The Mishnah was written during a time period that included the destruction of the Second Temple and the Bar Kochba Revolt... more

A virtual presentation by Dr. Marc Dollinger

The event is co-sponsored by Temple Solel

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One of the thorniest questions in contemporary American Jewish life, the boundaries between anti-Israelism, anti-Zionism, and antisemitism are ... more

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Recent Guests

Rabba Aliza Libman Baronofsky
Career educator who teaches Jewish texts and mathematics
Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School / Camp Yavneh
Episode: What Does the Mishna Teach Us About the People Who Wrote It?
Marc Dollinger
Professor of Jewish Studies and Social Responsibility at San Francisco State University
San Francisco State University
Episode: Antisemitism, Anti-Zionism, Anti-Israelism
Rabbi Jack Riemer
Renowned rabbi and scholar, invited guest to discuss Rashi and the Declaration
Rabbi Jack Riemer (the Rabbi's Rabbi)
Episode: A Rashi on the Declaration of Independence
Rabbi Dr. Alan Brill
Kuperman Rosh Chair for the Jewish Christian Studies at Seton Hall University
Seton Hall University
Episode: The World is Informational: Kabbalah and AI
Natan Margalit
Rabbinic scholar and founder of Organic Torah
Aleph Ordination Program / Organic Torah
Episode: Beyond Either/Or: Jewish Nestedness Can Heal a Fractured World
Rabbi Dr. Martin Lockshin
University professor emeritus; speaker on biblical text and Jewish thought
York University (emeritus)
Episode: The Torah’s Ritual Response to an Unsolved Murder
Ian Pear
Rabbi, special envoy for Jerusalem's English-speaking community; founder of Shir Hadash
Shir Hadash, Jerusalem
Episode: Order in the Court! Cross-Examining Fate, Forgiveness, and Forever
Andrew Porwancher
Catholic Professor of Israel and Diaspora Studies at the University of Texas
University of Texas
Episode: The Jewish World of Alexander Hamilton
Rabbi Jeff Salkin
Writer and author
Valley Beit Midrash / Wisdom Without Walls (as discussed)
Episode: Soul Train: Learning the Words of the Jewish Heart

Host

Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz
Host of the Valley Beit Midrash and lead facilitator for intellectually rigorous discussions on Jewish ethics and social justice.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 45 ratings
  • Boycotts work

    Laura Geller is a z!onist and anyone who platforms her is the same.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Camera_add
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • I look forward to every episode

    Though not Jewish, nor even a resident of Phoenix, I treasure the learning that is shared on the podcast. Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz brings great thinkers to share their wealth of knowledge and wisdom with the congregation. I love the interaction with the audience at the end of the lectures.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dan'l E. as in elegant
    United States8 years ago
  • Wonderful Content

    This podcast offers truly enriching, thought provoking and relevant material. The speakers mostly approach things from a Jewish background but people of any faith, spirituality (or lack thereof) can find nuggets of wisdom in the lectures offered here. In our busy world, the average person may not have time to study philosophy or Torah but with this VBM podcast you can slip in a little bit of enlightening material in your drive home from work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Theswordandspoon
    United States10 years ago

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Rabbi Shmuly's guests foster deep learning and practical insight for listeners.
Thoughtful and enriching discussions with access to great thinkers.
Content appeals to diverse faiths and encourages reflection on ethics and modern life.

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A Rashi on the Declaration of Independence
Q: How do Jewish interpretive methods inform the reading of the Declaration's openings on equality and rights?
The host and guest discuss that Judaism questions absolute rights, emphasizing life as a gift and the need for responsible action, while also recognizing the moral imperative to rebel when tyrannical power oppresses rights, illustrating a nuanced alignment with and critique of the Declaration.
A Rashi on the Declaration of Independence
Q: What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence, and how does its style affect its messaging?
Rabbi Riemer explains that the Declaration was crafted to rally ordinary people by appealing to hearts with a short, clear message, unlike longer legal documents like the Constitution which assume a more specialized readership.
Antisemitism, Anti-Zionism, Anti-Israelism
Q: How should Jews discuss the oppression of Palestinians while remaining faithful to Judaism and Israel's safety?
The speaker suggests complicating the narrative, acknowledging suffering on all sides, and balancing responsibility with the imperative to avoid dehumanizing discussion, while encouraging allyship and thoughtful dialogue.
Antisemitism, Anti-Zionism, Anti-Israelism
Q: Is there more evidence of the Hebrews claim to the real estate from the river to the sea, and how does that inform modern arguments?
The speaker indicates there is substantial historical and biblical context for Jewish claims to the land, but emphasizes the need to distinguish religious/national identity from current political claims in modern debates.
The World is Informational: Kabbalah and AI
Q: How do your four thinkers differ in their approach to Messiah and technology?
Marcus treats the world as a product of human creativity and a modern Kabbalah of information, Schifrin emphasizes restoring a pre-breaking informational unity, Frankel envisions a Messianic age mediated by global cognitive integration, and Crisp frames the world as self-organizing with agency emerging from information.

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Thoughtful discussions centered on Jewish thought, ethics, and culture, often exploring how tradition intersects with modern issues like technology, truth, interfaith dialogue, and diaspora life. Episodes typically feature scholarly analysis, storytelling, and practical reflections on leadership, community building, and moral questions, with a classroom-style format that invites audience participation. A few episodes stand out for weaving historical case studies (e.g., Dubrovnik's Jewish heritage, diaspora dynamics) with contemporary debates on truth, memory, and social responsibility, making it useful for listeners who want rigorous ideas presented accessibly and applied to real-world questions. A notable strength is the mix of academic gu... more

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1. Rabba Aliza Libman Baronofsky
2. Marc Dollinger
3. Rabbi Jack Riemer
4. Rabbi Dr. Alan Brill
5. Natan Margalit
6. Rabbi Dr. Martin Lockshin
7. Ian Pear
8. Andrew Porwancher

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