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Many Lamps, One Flame is a reflective podcast exploring faith, tradition, and lived experience through careful reading and thoughtful commentary. Each week includes two streams: Reflections in the Well, longer meditations on meaning, struggle, and the human condition, and From the Scroll, weekly reflections on the Torah portion, drawn from the text and rabbinic tradition. These episodes are written first, then spoken — unhurried, text-centered, and attentive to the quiet ways moral and spiritual redemption take shape through human action.

August 25, 1943. A lone bicyclist transports a cache of explosives, hidden in a beer crate, to a Copenhagen hall being readied to house German troops. In a violent blast, the would-be barracks is reduced to rubble. It's the boldest act yet of Holger Danske and the growing Danish resistance combating the oppressiveness of Hitler's Reich. In 1940, on its way to conquering Western Europe, Germany coerced the Danish government into a "cooperative" agreement that lasted three long years until the increasing brazenness of the Resistance movement prompted a crackdown.

One of the most important stories of World War II, already optioned by Steven Spielberg for a major motion picture: a spectacular, searing history that brings to light the extraordinary accomplishments of brave Jewish women who became resistance fighters—a group of unknown heroes whose...

Hanukkah: The Language of Light is a four-episode limited series that explores how the Festival of Lights has shaped and been shaped by language, identity, and memory across more than two millennia. Host Sebastian Reed, an AI narrator and cultural linguist, guides listeners through the origins of Hanukkah, the evolution of its rituals, and the meanings embedded in the words, symbols, and traditions that keep the holiday alive. Each episode blends history, linguistics, and cultural insight to reveal how Hanukkah continues to speak across generations—not just as a religious observance, but as ...

The WHY behind the WHAT of Jewish Practice

When her marriage suddenly ends, and a diary documenting her beloved Opa’s escape from Nazi-occupied Netherlands in the summer of 1942 is discovered, Naomi Lewis decides to retrace his journey to freedom. Travelling alone from Amsterdam to Lyon, she discovers family secrets and her own narrative as a second-generation Jewish Canadian. With vulnerability, humour, and wisdom, Lewis’s memoir asks tough questions about her identity as a secular Jew, the accuracy of family stories, and the impact of the Holocaust on subsequent generations.

Join Rabbi Michalowicz as we study, for an hour each week, this short treatise written by Rav A. Y. Kook , that explains what brings nations to war and what are the positive geulistic aspects of large-scale wars. Written during WWI, but even truer today, Rav Kook points out the important traits of altruism, unity and much more, that are brought out davka during war. Also drawing from the commentary of Rav Uri Sherki.

Bringing you weekly insight with the Light of the Torah!

“If a little bit of light pushes away a lot of darkness, how much more so a lot of light“ - The Lubavitcher Rebbe I am hoping that my personal experience will help and inspire others to embrace life’s experiences with hope and faith. To get stronger and to be empowered to use our life’s experiences to bring more light into the world, that will undoubtedly push away the darkness. -- Daily clips on YouTube and TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/@YisroelGoldstein https://www.tiktok.com/@RabbiYisroelGoldstein All platforms: https://linktr.ee/yisroelgoldstein

This podcast has been created by Rav Dovid Hekmatjah Braum to spread the light and wisdom of our holy Torah!

Searching for inspiration and hope, Orit was introduced to Chani, a teacher and parenting coach who is also knowledgable in all things Torah. They met over Zoom for the first time and then did not miss a weekly learning session for over five years. Chani, originally from Brooklyn, New York is an observant Jewish mom and Orit, an L.A raised public school graduate always wanted to learn more. Their learning is always filled with insight and moments of mind blowing revelations. Please join us for a truly special and motivating listen as Chani and Orit discuss the weekly Torah portion, its meaning...

Harav Yussie Zakutinsky Shlita Welcome to The Inner Light of Shabbos, a podcast Shiur dedicated to delving deeper into the beautiful and familiar aspects of Shabbos. Harav Yussie Zakutinsky invites you to explore the profound significance behind the rituals, traditions, and experiences that shape our weekly celebration. From the serene lighting of the Shabbat candles to the soulful melodies of Zemiros, and from the sanctity of the Kiddush to the reflective moments of Havdalah, we uncover the layers of meaning that can often be overlooked in our routine observance. Take another look at these

🌟 Welcome to "Keeping the Shul Lights On" Podcast! 🕍✨Embark on a transformative journey with us, delving deep into the heart of synagogue operations, the intricacies of building a vibrant Jewish community, and the dedication of synagogue executives and organizational leaders. This podcast, proudly brought to you by Shul Marketing, is your gateway to uncovering the secrets behind successful synagogue management and community engagement.Meet Your Host: Howard Wolpoff 🎙️I'm Howard Wolpoff, your passionate host, and together, we'll navigate the intricate world of Jewish communal ...

“If a little bit of light pushes away a lot of darkness, how much more so a lot of light“ - The Lubavitcher RebbeI am hoping that my personal experience will help and inspire others to embrace life’s experiences with hope and faith.To get stronger and to be empowered to use our life’s experiences to bring more light into the world, that will undoubtedly push away the darkness.--Daily clips on YouTube and TikTok:https://www.youtube.com/@YisroelGoldsteinhttps://www.tiktok.com/@RabbiYisroelGoldsteinAll platforms:https://linktr.ee/yisroelgoldstein

Rav Shlomo Katz brings Lag Ba'Omer to life with a soulful compilation of Torah teachings on Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai (Rashbi). Through niggunim and Chassidic wisdom, he explores Rashbi’s divine light, the joy of Torah revelation, and Am Yisrael’s unity. This series offers a transformative journey, celebrating Lag Ba'Omer’s bonfires and the eternal flame of Rashbi’s legacy.

Rav Shlomo Katz celebrates Yud-Tes Kislev, the “Rosh Hashanah of Chassidut,” through a vibrant compilation of his niggunim and Chassidic teachings. Drawing from years of inspiration, Rav Katz weaves the Alter Rebbe’s liberation with melodies and insights that illuminate the inner Torah. From royal simcha to Messianic hope, each episode invites listeners to transform darkness into light, deepening their connection to Hashem through Chassidut’s timeless wisdom.

In this rare and wonderful session with Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, he elucidates on the moon and its role in spirituality, life and the soul, and he shares rich and timeless lessons with simple and inspired stories.