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Micah Streiffer
Seven Minute Torah
Making modern meaning from ancient texts! Each week Rabbi Micah Streiffer discusses the weekly Torah portion in about 7 to 10 minutes, through liberal Jewish eyes. We weave together philosophy, spirituality, tradition, and social justice - and derive meaning for today‘s life from our sacred sources. Longer episodes include a bonus interview with leading rabbis and Jewish thought leaders. With questions or comments, please contact me at [email protected].
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Ratings & Reviews
4.8 stars from 52 ratings
Great podcast
If you are interested in multiple perspectives, including feminist perspectives, on the Torah, this is a well-researched, clearly presented, and succinct podcast. Highly recommended!!
Kawartha6 via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 11/28/22
So interesting and relevant
Appreciate how interesting and relevant Rabbi M makes these short episodes. I learn every time.
EZF-BR via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/24/22
Great program
Micah’s commentary is always full of passion and energy yet is also always very approachable
slp clt via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/09/21
Recent Episodes
Why did Rebekah fall off her camel when she met Isaac? Is that even what really happened? And what does that have to do with marriage, partnership, and misogyny? In this episode, Rabbi Micah Streiffer explores some Midrash on Rebekah and Isaac, painting two parallel pictures of what the matriarch...
Published 11/19/24
This week's Torah portion contains two stories - the incident of Sodom and Gomorrah, and the incident of Hagar and Ishmael - that teach important Jewish values about justice and about the way we are supposed to relate to neighboring peoples. In this episode, Rabbi Micah Streiffer speaks about the...
Published 11/13/24
Published 11/13/24
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