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Jewish Ideas to Change the World

Valley Beit Midrash
Judaism
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Israel-Gaza Conflict
Israel
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Climate Action
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Women's Empowerment

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

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A virtual event presentation by Professor Beth Berkowitz

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Family separation due to war, migration, and incarceration is a major public concern, but what about the animal families routinely separated by human agriculture and develo... more

An event presentation by Rabbi Ben Greenfield

The event was co-sponsored by Jewish Nevada

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Reading the Bible’s only two works named after women as belonging to one sustained conversation reveals two vastly different portrayals of h... more

A virtual event with Rabbi Marc Gitler

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In this class, we'll explore the deeper layers of the Purim story that often go unnoticed. Together, we’ll look beyond the costumes, noise, and celebration to uncover subtle themes woven into... more

A virtual event with Rabbi Marc Gitler

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Judaism contains 613 mitzvot, each shaping Jewish life in its own way. But are some more central than others? In this lecture, we’ll explore how the Torah and later Jewish thinkers have grapp... more

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Recent Guests

Beth Berkowitz
Professor of Jewish Studies and Religious Studies at Barnard College
Barnard College
Episode: What Animals Teach Us About Families
Ben Greenfield
Scholar in residence at VBM Las Vegas
Valley Beit Midrash
Episode: Esther: The Whole Ruth, but Nothing like the Ruth
Rabbi Dr. Elliott Dorf
Rabbi and PhD in philosophy, renowned for his work in Jewish ethics and law
American Jewish University
Episode: Ethics at the Center: Jewish Theory and Practice for Living a Moral Life
Dr. Jon Greenberg
A biblical and Talmudic ethnobotanist specializing in the connection between Torah and science.
Episode: Lessons from the Olive Tree for Families, Jewish Unity, and the Social Security System
Rabbi David Kasher
Director of Hadar West and author of Parsha Nut
Hadar West
Episode: Before Good & Evil: Moral Relativism in Jewish Ethics
Rabbi Angela Buchdahl
Senior Rabbi of Central Synagogue in New York and author of 'The Heart of a Stranger'
Central Synagogue
Episode: “Heart of a Stranger” with Rabbi Angela Buchdahl — In Conversation with Rabbi Shmuly
Dr. David M. Elcott
Expert in interfaith dialogue and political science
Center for Justice, Columbia University
Episode: Faith, Nationalism, and the Future of Liberal Democracy
Professor Jon Levinson
Philosopher of education at Brandeis University focusing on Jewish education.
Brandeis University
Episode: Why Jewish Knowledge Matters: Rethinking Jewish Literacy
Rabbi Dr. Mois Navon
A founding engineer of Mobileye and an ordained rabbi with expertise in Jewish law and philosophy
Mobileye
Episode: Torah Perspectives on Transhumanism: Professor Navon Interviewed by Rabbi Shmuly

Host

Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz
Host of engaging discussions involving leading Jewish thinkers and a proponent of social justice based on Torah ethics.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 44 ratings
  • Boycotts work

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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Camera_add
    United Kingdom5 months 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 States7 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 States9 years ago

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What Animals Teach Us About Families
Q: Can you comment on the issue of purity and impurity in relation to animal family laws, particularly in the birds' commandment?
Purity and impurity become explicit concerns for the rabbis, making it harder to address with animal-eating laws, and the discussion shows how genealogies and impurity categories influenced rabbinic thinking about animals.
Praying About the Unspeakable: Liturgy and Ritual as Response to Crisis
Q: Rabbi Marx, what do you think makes a prayer work in a way that resonates across different contexts?
It can resonate with similar feelings that other people have in different contexts and places and maybe times.
Defining Justice: Do We Want Equity, Equality, or Revolution?
Q: How do you recommend someone approaches starting this?
One thing that's rising up for me... is just in recognizing that people who seem crazy to you might actually just have the insights of one of these other models.
Defining Justice: Do We Want Equity, Equality, or Revolution?
Q: Is there a certain one that you can relate more to than the other ones?
I think it is more effective to be like, I find myself gravitating towards blank, but let's look at this particular thing that I'm actually working on. Does it lend itself more to one of these different tools?
The Masks We Wear
Q: I was wondering what are the methods or the things you think we should do to begin that process of taking masks off and finding our true self?
The idea of thinking about what are your masks, like starting to lay them out and practicing vulnerability.

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What is Jewish Ideas to Change the World about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast offers a platform for prominent Jewish thinkers to share their insights and engage in discussions that challenge conventional views surrounding social justice, ethics, and Jewish identity. With themes frequently revolving around the intersection of faith and contemporary issues, it encourages listeners to reflect on the role of Judaism in today's world, incorporating diverse perspectives from its guests who encompass a variety of fields, including education, technology, and philosophy. Unique in its approach, the content not only represents academic discourse but also strives to make Jewish teachings accessible and relevant to everyday life, aiming to inspire action and change within communities.

Listeners can expect rich conv... more

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1. Beth Berkowitz
2. Ben Greenfield
3. Rabbi Dr. Elliott Dorf
4. Dr. Jon Greenberg
5. Rabbi David Kasher
6. Rabbi Angela Buchdahl
7. Dr. David M. Elcott
8. Professor Jon Levinson

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