Jewish Quest
Jewish Quest
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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, 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
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26/38 - Ki Tisa with Rabbi Alex Matthews
Rabbi 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 serving as its…
26/37 - Mishpatim with Rabbi Ariel Abel
Rabbi Ariel Abel asks why the Torah moves so abruptly from the cosmic revelation of Sinai to the detailed civil laws outlined in Mishpatim. Rabbi Abel encourages cooperation, discussion and debate…
26/36 - Yitro with Rabbi Ariel Abel
Rabbi Ariel Abel encourages cooperation, discussion and debate across the spectrum of the Jewish community. He is a rabbinic graduate of Midrash Sephardi in Jerusalem. He is a practising solicitor…
26/35 -Beshalach with Rabbi Samuel Klein
Rabbi Samuel Klein discusses the remusiking of the Children of Israel. Rabbi Samuel Klein is Director of Jewish Engagement at the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle, where he leads strategic…
26/34 - Bo with Professor Ishay Rosen-Zvi
Professor Ishay Rosen-Zvi discusses how the Mekilta and the Wisdom of Solomon differ in their portrayal of the plaguesProf. Ishay Rosen-Zvi is Professor of Rabbinic Literature in the department of…
26/33 Va'eira with Dr. Rabbi Tzemah Yoreh
Dr. Rabbi Tzemah Yoreh has a PhD in Bible from Hebrew University, as well as a PhD in Wisdom Literature of the Hellenistic period from the University of Toronto. He has written many books focusing on…
25/32 Shemot with Dr Angela Erisman
Dr Angela Erisman shares why the Exodus story serves as an allegory for King Hezekiah of the 8th Century in Judah.Dr Erisman is owner of Angela Roskop Erisman Editorial and was the founding editorial…
25/31 Vayehi with Rabbi Danny Nevins
Rabbi Nevins is dedicated to exploring the sacred realm of Torah and its intersection with contemporary ethics, culture, and technology. Ordained at the Jewish Theological Seminary. He became Head of…
25/30 Vayigash with Rabbi Alex Matthews
Rabbi Alex Matthews has been part of the Congregation Ahavas Achim in Newburyport since 2015 and has been serving as its congregational leader since 2019. Rabbi Matthews was ordained at Hebrew…
25/29 Miketz with Rabbi David Zucker
Rabbi David Zucker discusses the theological role of dreams in Miketz. Dr. Rabbi David J. Zucker is an Independent Scholar. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Birmingham (UK), and Ordination and…
25/28 Vayeshev with Prof. Jack M. Sasson
Prof. Jack M. Sasson is the Mary Jane Werthan Professor (Emeritus) of Judaic and biblical Studies at Vanderbilt University as well as Kenan Professor (Emeritus) of Religious Studies at the University…
25/27 Vayishlach with Dr. George Savran
Dr George Savran asks whether Esau and Jacob really reconciled.Dr George Savran taught at the Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies since 1996, and was director of biblical studies. He received his…
25/26 - Vayeitzei with Professor Zvi Ben-Dor Benite
Professor Zvi Ben-Dor Benite shares how Jacob's departure from Haran acts as a precursor for the Exodus from Egypt and how the Jacob story foreshadows so much else both in Torah and the development…
25/25 - Toledot with Rabbi Alex Matthews
Rabbi Alex Matthews discusses Rivkah's moment of existential and physical crisis. Rabbi Alex Matthews has been part of the Congregation Ahavas Achim in Newburyport since 2015 and has been serving as…
25/24 - Chayei Sarah with Professor Tammi Schneider
Professor Tammi Schneider discusses the life of Sarah in the context of the Ancient Near East. Tammi J. Schneider holds the Danforth Chair of Religion at Claremont GraduateUniversity. She specializes…
25/23 Vayera with Dr.Noam Cohen
Dr Noam Cohen uncovers the fascinating link between the background to Isaac's birth and the Ugaritic text of the Aqhat Epic. Dr. Noam Cohen is Visiting Assistant Professor of Hebrew and Jewish…
Jewish Quest from 2005 - 7th SPECIAL English Judaism as a Religious Outlook with Rabbi Dr. Louis Jacobs z'l'
Due to several requests we are extending this series of audios featuring Rabbi Jacobs, from 2005 recordings. All are also avaialable with video by visiting www.booksof.louisjacobs.org. A free months…
Jewish Quest from 2005 - 6th SPECIAL Variety in Modern Judaism with Rabbi Dr. Louis Jacobs z'l' Episode
Rabbi Jacobs discusses the various Jewish groups which make up the contemporary world. He begins with a discussion of the charedim. He points out that their approach to religious matters, for example…
Jewish Quest from 2005 - 5th SPECIAL Ten Commandments with Rabbi Dr. Louis Jacobs z'l' Episode
Rabbi Jacobs discusses the relation of the Ten Commandments to the other biblical injunctions, which traditionally number 613 and their role as symbols of Jewish loyalty. The Ten Commandments both…
Jewish Quest 2005 - 4th SPECIAL Time and Eternity with Rabbi Louis Jacobs z'l `
Recorded in 2005 Rabbi Jacobs reflects, in this Audio, on the Jewish notions of time and eternity. Faithful to his own convictions, he subjects both concepts to careful scrutiny – examining the…
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Jewish Quest has published 186 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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