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Seven Minute Torah

Seven Minute Torah

Written by: Laasok: The Liberal Beit Midrash
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 Making modern meaning from ancient texts.! Each week Rabbi Micah Streiffer discusses the weekly Torah portion in about 7 to 12 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.

Seven Minute Torah is a production of LAASOK, the liberal Beit Midrash (”House of Study”). Contact us at info@laasok.org with comments or questions.Copyright 2020 All rights reserved. Judaism Spirituality
Episodes
  • Justice is the North Star (Va'era)

    Justice is the North Star (Va'era)
    Jan 13 2026

    When the world feels like it’s unraveling, where do we find strength and direction? Rabbi Micah Streiffer turns to Moses and his unwavering sense of justice, offering a framework for grounding ourselves and navigating an increasingly unstable world.

    Notes and Links:

    • Seven Minute Torah is a production of Laasok: The Liberal Beit Midrash. For info on our weekly Zoom study groups and other learning opportunities go to https://laasok.org/.
    • To support the production of this podcast, visit either laasok.org/support/ (tax-deductible donation) OR www.patreon.com/sevenminutetorah.
    • Comments or questions? Email info@laasok.org, or contact Rabbi Micah Streiffer directly at micah@laasok.org.
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    14 mins
  • Remember to Remember (Sh'mot)

    Remember to Remember (Sh'mot)
    Jan 6 2026

    What does it mean when the Torah tells us that God “hardened Pharaoh’s heart”? Rabbi Micah Streiffer explores a contemporary interpretation that understands Pharaoh’s stubbornness as a return to entrenched, harmful habits—and considers how this reading speaks to our own era of geopolitical uncertainty and our enduring responsibility to pursue justice.

    Notes and Links:

    • Seven Minute Torah is a production of Laasok: The Liberal Beit Midrash. For info on our weekly Zoom study groups and other learning opportunities go to https://laasok.org/.
    • To support the production of this podcast, visit either laasok.org/support/ (tax-deductible donation) OR www.patreon.com/sevenminutetorah.
    • Comments or questions? Email info@laasok.org, or contact Rabbi Micah Streiffer directly at micah@laasok.org.

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    15 mins
  • Joseph and His Brothers Find Repentance (Vayigash)

    Joseph and His Brothers Find Repentance (Vayigash)
    Dec 23 2025

    In this week’s Torah portion, Joseph tearfully reunites with his brothers after two decades of separation, and many more years of pain and animosity. Rabbi Micah Streiffer speaks with Rabbi Steven Garten about how this powerful story can serve as a model for repentance and redemption in our own lives.

    Cross-posted with the Jewish Faith and Facts podcast.

    Notes and Links:

    • Seven Minute Torah is a production of Laasok: The Liberal Beit Midrash. For info on our weekly Zoom study groups and other learning opportunities go to https://laasok.org/.
    • To support the production of this podcast, visit either laasok.org/support/ (tax-deductible donation) OR www.patreon.com/sevenminutetorah.
    • Comments or questions? Email info@laasok.org, or contact Rabbi Micah Streiffer directly at micah@laasok.org.
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    31 mins
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