Ancient Lessons for a Modern Life with Adam Teitelbaum
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In our family we - Passover 5786
This week is Passover. The holiday in which we commemorate perhaps the most important family story ever told: the Exodus, the moment that transformed the Jewish people from a tribe into a nation. The…
Tend the flame - Parshat Tzav 5786
In Parshat Tzav, the priests receive a commandment that is deceptively tedious: keep the fire on the altar burning. Continuously. It must not go out. Every morning, the Kohen tends it — removing the…
Salt & Father - Parshat Vayikra 5786
Parshat Vayikra opens the book of Leviticus with the laws of sacrifice; tucked inside those laws is a small but striking mitzvah: every sacrificial offering brought to the altar must be salted. Not…
What's Already There – Parshat Vayakhel/Pikudei 5786
Parshat Vayakhel opens with a remarkable invitation. Moses gathers the entire community and says: let all among you who are skilled come and make all that the Lord has commanded. All who are skilled.…
Guard It - Parshat Ki Tisa 5786
In Ki Tisa, the Torah delivers a line that has always resonated deeply for me: The Israelite people shall guard the Sabbath, observing the Sabbath throughout the ages as a covenant for all time.Not…
You Are What You Wear - Parshat Tetzaveh 5786
The conventional wisdom is that clothing shapes how others perceive you. That's true, but it's the less interesting half of the story. The more important truth is what clothing does to you. It isn't…
Building Something That Can Carry the Fire - Parshat Terumah 5786
Transformative experiences, no matter how intense, are insufficient on their own. Memory, while powerful, is unreliable. The human condition is such that even the most overwhelming encounter can…
Structure Is Not the Opposite of Freedom - Parshat Mishpatim 5786
Mishpatim teaches that freedom without structure doesn’t stay free for long. It devolves into chaos, power imbalances, and eventual domination by the loudest voice in the room. Laws are not a return…
S2 Old Dogs, Better Tricks - Parshat Yitro 5786
Years of pattern recognition allow Moses's father-in-law, Yitro, to identify a core issue almost immediately—and just as importantly, to know which solutions aren’t worth trying. This is the kind of…
Love Conquers Fear - Parshat Beshalach 5786
Parsha Beshalach suggests that memory alone is a negligible force to rely on when we are called upon to serve in the future.
S2 Who’s in charge here?! - Parshat Bo 5786
What parenting insight can possibly come from Pharoah losing his free will?
S2 Moshe’s Hierarchy of Needs - Parshat Vaera 5786
The work of becoming—of children, of families, of a people—only unfolds in the right order. Vision matters. Purpose matters. But first comes the quiet, unglamorous obligation to secure the means by…
S1E23 Empowerment through giving - Parshat Vayekhel 5785 w/Faith Leener
Founder, innovator, leader, builder Faith Leener shares Torah wisdom and this week’s Parsha relevance to the power of empowerment. What are the impacts on us as leaders when we give power to others…
S1E21 Repairing the unrepairable relationship ruptures - Parshat Ki Tisa 5785 w/ Dr. Erica Brown
Author, leader, educator Dr. Erica Brown shares Torah wisdom and this week’s Parsha relevance to modern leadership and navigating difficulty. How do we repair a relationship that seems like it has…
S1E20 Ancient wisdom for modern feminism - Purim 5785 w/ Amanda Berman
Founder, movement builder, advocate, and friend Amanda Berman shares Torah wisdom and Purim’s relevance to modern issues and challenges. In many ways, it’s unfortunate to still be fighting the same…
S1E19 YOU matter most - Parshat Tetzaveh 5785 w/Yaniv Hoffman
Artist, musician, brother, and friend Yaniv "Jeryko" Hoffman shares Torah wisdom and this parsha’s relevance to the unique and important role YOU play in this world. Sometimes the most important way…
S1E18 Hyper Specificity Enables Creativity - Parshat Teruma 5785 w Moosh Lencer
Educator, organizer, brother, and friend Moshe "Moosh" Lencer shares Torah wisdom and this parsha’s relevance to creating excellence. It can be counterintuitive, but hyper specificity can yield…
S1E17 Digging into the taboo - Parshat Mishpatim 5785 w/Sheila Katz
Community organizer, political strategist, good trouble maker, and friend Sheila Katz shares Torah wisdom and this parsha’s relevance to some of the most pressing current issues in American politics…
S1E16 Founder and CEO advice on Adaptive Leadership - Parshat Yitro 5785 w/ Aliza Kline
Founder and CEO, systems designer, and facilitation expert Aliza Kline shares Torah wisdom and this parsha’s relevance to her own journey transitioning out of the role of Founder/CEO into the next…
S1E15 For everything there is a season - Parshat Beshalach 5785 w/Jakir Manela
Climate activist, community organizer, spiritual leader, and friend Jakir Manela, President and CEO of Adamah, shares Torah wisdom and this parsha’s relevance to navigating the cycles of life. What…
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Ancient Lessons for a Modern Life with Adam Teitelbaum has published 35 episodes since January 2025, covering topics in Kids & Family, Parenting.
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