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The Zondervan Biblical and Theological Lectures series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, Jonah: Audio Lectures includes high quality live-recordings of college-level lectures that cover the important points from each...

In God is Not One: The Eight Rival Religions That Run the World, New York Times bestselling author of Religious Literacy and religion scholar Stephen Prothero argues that persistent attempts to portray all religions as different paths to the same God overlook the distinct problem that each...

A series for Jewish single men seeking to transform their dating by redeveloping their relationship with Hashem.

Are you tired of profiles and resumes that don't show the real person? Welcome to The Kol Ha Adam Project podcast. We dive into a revolutionary platform designed to bring dignity and depth back to how we connect- whether for marriage, career, or community legacy.The Kol HaAdam initiative is meant to help with Shidduchim with many audio profiles kept private. Hearing a person’s authentic voice and story is a powerful way to find a match, revealing character, maturity, and hashkafa (worldview) in a way a flat profile (resume) cannot. The platform also prioritizes your privacy.We feature ...

Love, List College is a podcast about students and their stories — and the quiet but profound role that List College played in shaping them. Hosted by Devin Leslie, a senior in the Joint Program, the show gathers these connections for the first time and brings them to the wider community: students, alumni, faculty, and staff alike. Each episode is a chance to hear how a place and the people in it can become something much more — a source of connection, meaning, and ultimately, love.

Kabbalah. Kabbalah, often spelled Kabbala or Cabala, is a mystical religious philosophy rooted in Jewish teachings that seeks to understand the nature of God and humanity's relationship with the divine. The term originates from the Hebrew word meaning "to receive," reflecting its esoteric insights. Central to Kabbalistic thought is the concept of God, described as eternal and infinite, expressed through ten attributes known as the Sefirot, which are symbolically represented in the Tree of Life. These teachings emphasize that understanding God requires deep contemplation and study, ...

What is the Torah? Torah is a Hebrew word meaning “to instruct.” The Torah refers to the five books of Moses in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy). The Torah was written approximately 1400 BC. Traditionally, the Torah is handwritten on a scroll by a “sofer” (scribe). This type of document is called a “Sefer Torah.” A modern printing of the Torah in book form is called a “Chumash” (related to the Hebrew word for the number 5). Here is a brief description of the five books of the Torah: - Genesis: This first book of the ...

Pipeman – The Wandering Jew is a spin-off podcast born of The Adventures of Pipeman. The show is The Movement of An Avenger for Jews Everywhere Fighting Antisemitism & Hate Globally. It’s Not Just a Podcast! It’s a Jewish Movement of Love & Unity For All of Humanity with guests of all religions in support of Jews and even guests who are Antisemites to debate the TRUTH!Would you like to be a sponsor of the show?Would you like to have your business, products, services, merch, programs, books, music or any other professional or artistic endeavors promoted on the show?Would you like to be ...

The author of the The Children’s Blizzard delivers an epic work of twentieth century history through the riveting story of one extraordinary Jewish family With cinematic power and beauty, bestselling author David Laskin brings to life the upheavals of the twentieth century through the story of...

Winner NATIONAL JEWISH BOOK AWARDS in Contemporary Jewish Life & Practice Myra H. Kraft Memorial Award A crucial new lens on repentance, atonement, forgiveness, and repair from harm—from personal transgressions to our culture's most painful and unresolved issues. American culture focuses on...

Is it possible to conceive of the American diet without bagels? Or Star Trek without Mr. Spock? Are the creatures in Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are based on Holocaust survivors? And how has Yiddish influenced Hollywood? These and other questions are explored in this stunning and rich anthology of the interplay of Yiddish and American culture, edited by award-winning authors and scholars Ilan Stavans and Josh Lambert. It starts with the arrival of Ashkenazi immigrants to NYC's Lower East Side and follows Yiddish as it moves into Hollywood.

Positive Judaism offers listeners of all backgrounds a pathway to enhanced well-being and happiness. Drawing on three thousand years of ancient wisdom and the modern science of well-being, Rabbi Levine challenges us with new ways to approach relationships, careers, health, and money to increase lifelong happiness. At the same time, Positive Judaism offers practical ways to cope with real life challenges like divorce, illness, loneliness, and job loss. 

A noted biblical scholar explores how the claim of divine choice has been used from ancient times to the present to justify territorial expansion and prejudice. The Bible describes many individuals and groups as specially chosen by God. But does God choose at all? Michael Coogan explains the...

Bloomsbury presents Being Jewish Today written and read by Tony Bayfield. 'A deeply humane, learned and personal reflection on Jewish identity' – Rowan Williams 'This inspiring book has made me a better Jew, one who understands more, who knows more' – Daniel Finkelstein ‘This remarkable...

The situation of American Jews today is deeply paradoxical. Jews have achieved unprecedented integration, influence, and esteem in virtually every facet of American life. But this extraordinarily diverse community now also faces four critical and often divisive challenges: rampant intermarriage, weak religious observance, diminished cohesion in the face of waning anti-Semitism, and deeply conflicting views about Israel.

This podcast series discusses Theosophy, which is often defined as the synthesis of science, religion and philosophy. Founded by Helena P. Blavatsky, who notably authored The Secret Doctrine and Isis Unveiled, Theosophy's scope is almost as astounding as the study's profound insights and wisdom. One small subject at a time, readings of Blavatsky and William Q. Judge are heard. One's own contemplation of the individual subjects presented, is bound to inform more than simply the moment.

Holy Madness - The Show sifts through the mad world seeking wisdom, tackling far-ranging, heavy subjects with a light touch and “pharismanic” flair. Alas, the sun has set on the show, and we are not making new episodes. Fans came for the provocative conversation, stayed for the contrarian conclusions, and enjoyed loads of holy madness in-between. And we loved the community that developed around the show. Whether you're listening again, or discovering the show for the first time: be well and be blessed.

Listen to Zachary Thacher’s adventures as he explores the world, often getting lost. You can read the Thacher Report at zacharythacher.substack.com.

As the main spoken language of the Jews for more than a thousand years, Yiddish has had plenty to lament, plenty to conceal. Its phrases and expressions paint a comprehensive picture of the mind-set that enabled the Jews of Europe to survive persecution: they never stopped kvetching about God...

Treasured Folk Tales from Hasidism's Most Legendary Storyteller Rebbe Nachman, the great-grandson of the Baal Shem Tov (founder of Hasidism), worked ceaselessly to bring the most profound spiritual truths into the life of every person. A brilliant teacher who wrestled with worldly troubles and...