Jewish Quest
Masorti Judaism in the UK
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Each week, join us on an adventure as we deconstruct that week’s parasha, exploring new insights and meaning in the Torah. Hosted by Simon Eder and sponsored by the Louis Jacobs Foundation, a part of Masorti Judaism, Jewish Quest aims to honour the statement of R' Jacobs z"l who said: 'The quest for Torah is itself Torah.' Welcome to that Quest.
Find out more about our work at louisjacobs.org and masorti.org.uk
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Shlach with Idan Dershowitz
Send us Fan MailProfessor Idan Dershowitz (Monash University) joins Simon to discuss Joshua Chapter 2, this week's Haftarah and the mysterious nature of the symbol 'ot' referenced in both the…
Beha'alotekha with Angela Roskop Erisman
Send us Fan MailDr. Angela Roskop Erisman joins Simon to discuss the biblical text of Numbers 12, focusing on Miriam and Aaron's criticism of Moses for marrying a Kushite womanDr. Angela Roskop…
Shavuot Special - with Rev. Patrick Moriarty
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Bamidbar with Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg
Send us Fan MailRabbi Wittenberg, Senior Rabbi of Masorti Judaism in the UK, joins Simon to talk about Bamidbar, the spiritual potential of the desert, the environment and ecology, and the wisdom of…
Behar with Zachary Bernstein-Rothberg
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Emor with Adriane Leveen
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26/41 - Tzav with Rabbi Alex Matthews
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26/40 - Viyikra with Dr, Jeremy Tabick
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26/39 = Vayakel Pekuday with Professor Kenneth Seeskin
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26/38 - Ki Tisa with Rabbi Alex Matthews
Send us Fan MailRabbi Alex Matthews asks how we should understand the sin of the golden calf. Rabbi Alex Matthews has been part of the Congregation Ahavas Achim in Newburyport since 2015 and has been…
26/37 - Mishpatim with Rabbi Ariel Abel
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26/36 - Yitro with Rabbi Ariel Abel
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26/35 -Beshalach with Rabbi Samuel Klein
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26/34 - Bo with Professor Ishay Rosen-Zvi
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26/33 Va'eira with Dr. Rabbi Tzemah Yoreh
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25/32 Shemot with Dr Angela Erisman
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25/31 Vayehi with Rabbi Danny Nevins
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Jewish Quest has published 198 episodes since September 2021, covering topics in Education, Judaism.
Jewish Quest is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 25m.
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