We’re into just the second portion of the Torah with Noah. For those of us remembering days in Hebrew School, this is the story of the Flood, events that led up to it, and Noah’s instructions from God to build an ark for his family and many animals. In this episode, we’ll delve into what we know about Noah. Why was he chosen? Many of our sages say that compared to someone like Abraham, for example, Noah falls short. I'll come to Noah's defense in this episode!

At this time of year, the changing of the seasons prompts us to think about our own changes. A word that is used quite often in that process of inner change is TESHUVA. But what does that really mean? Join me in this episode and we’ll explore this.

We readily recognize that any endeavor we’re involved in should be evaluated at certain points in time. So why don't we do this for ourselves? This episode will provide you with some tools.

In this I share some inspirational teachings that have been meaningful to me over time. So, I decided that an episode just devoted to my sharing these thoughts with you would be worthy.

In these tumultuous times, many of our foundational beliefs have been uprooted and overturned. We are living it, so we know it. But what does this mean in the context of Judaism? What should we make of the fact that truth, a core value in Judaism is no longer part of our experience? Please tune in to listen.

This episode focuses on the anger you might experience from others…either directed at you, or that you might be observing, and your responses to it. I will share a story that will be enlightening and will teach us how we might respond to anger. Won’t you join me?

Why is there so much counting in Judaism? We just completed the Passover holiday when we counted cups of wine, questions, types of questioners, plagues and miracles!! Now, we’re in a period of counting again….the Omer. What does it all mean to you? In this episode, we’ll explore a deeper meaning of this period of counting.

We live in a tangible and physical world, and often the very nature of our lives prevents us from connecting with the spiritual. How can we move past our rational minds to live with a greater reality? We'll explore that in this episode.

What have been some of the turning points in your life? Can you put yourself in that place or time when you were faced with a decision that instinctively you knew had consequences for the path your life would take? In this episode, we’ll explore its meaning and how it relates to your own soul.

In this episode I’ll explore with you the deeper meaning of what Am Yisrael means, and in particular the name Israel.   For more content, visit my blog on Substack (Inner Judaism).

Join me as we explore why the movement known as Mussar is perfect for our times and the deep spiritual messages it holds for us today. To read more, you can visit my blog on Substack, here.

As Jews, we are experiencing some of the most difficult times in history. The level of hatred against our people is shocking. What spiritual teachings that will have meaning in this time? We can look to our tradition for insight, because the experience of living in times of hate has been encountered many, many times before. Please listen and respond with any comments to [email protected]

You might be surprised to learn there is no word that exactly means Faith in the Hebrew Bible. But, how can that be? Isn’t the Torah about our relationship with God, our belief in God? In this episode we’ll explore the Jewish concept of faith, beginning with learning the word in Hebrew, Emunah, and what it actually means.

In Judaism, the very notion of TIME is sacred. That in itself is amazing. How and why does Judaism place such an important value on the passage of time? We’ll scrape a bit of the surface of this idea in this episode, and I hope you’ll join me.

How can we become our best selves? That’s what we’re asked to focus on in this season of self-reflection. We'll explore the process of learning about ourselves from a Jewish perspective. Please send me your comments, I'd love to hear from you: [email protected]

The Hebrew month of Elul, is a time of introspection before the High Holidays. But what does that really mean? How are we to think about this? In this episode, I hope to reframe your thinking about what this process truly means for your life. I'd love to hear any comments or questions you have. Please write me at [email protected]

In this episode, we’ll explore Names and Naming which in the Jewish tradition, has a lot of significance beginning with Adam in the Bible. We’ll go into some depth about the Hebrew meaning of the name Adam and its spiritual meaning...and what this all might mean for you. I hope you’ll join me. Please connect with me at [email protected] -- I'd love to hear from you.

In this episode, we’ll explore the notion of TRUTH, which is a huge concept, to be sure, but we’ll just examine one small aspect of the idea of truth, a little bit about what it meant for our sages and what it might mean for you in your own life.

In this episode, we'll explore the character trait known as Gevurah in Hebrew, which means strength. We’ll learn the deeper, spiritual meaning of the word and how you can cultivate resilience and self-discipline when facing challenges.

In this episode we'll explore the unique meaning of Awareness, and what implications that has for our spiritual lives. I'm extremely grateful that Inner Judaism podcast is featured amont the Top 60 Jewish podcasts! Please subscribe and share to bring these teachings to more people, thank you!

Mussar has a specific definition of the character trait of Patience. Listen to this episode which explains a meaning you might not realize. If you're intrigued about the practice of Mussar, check out more information at InnerJudaism.com

In this episode of the Inner Judaism podcast you'll experience a guided visualization for how miracles surround us every day….but often go unnoticed. I hope that by the end of this podcast, you will have experienced a deeper connection with the spiritual side of Judaism. I appreciate your comments! Please email me at [email protected] 

In what ways is the Torah relevant for me personally? How can an ancient text, with material that I sometimes can't relate to, speak to me today? Listen to this episode for a different way to think about the messages the Torah has for us, on a weekly basis. 

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