A Thought for the Week

Join as we discuss the dangers that lurk in the desert. If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org 

Join as we discuss the most important verse in the Torah. If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org 

Join as we discuss why the Torah likes to contradict itself.If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org 

Join as we discuss how the tribe of Dan leads from behind. If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org 

Join as we discuss the best time for confession.If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org 

Join as we discuss the connection between Rut and the 613 mitzvoth. If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org 

Join as we discuss the findings of the two Jewish censuses.If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org 

Join as we discuss when Shabbat is not on Saturday. If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org 

Join as we discuss the Biblical reason behind counting to 50. If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org 

Join as we discuss the difference between morality and holiness. If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org 

Join as we discuss the upside of impurity. Send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org 

Join as we discuss camels, donkeys, storks and other menu items.Send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org 

Join as we discuss the link between the parsha, Pesach and Pirsumei Nisa.Send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org 

Join as we discuss the Haggadah shel Pesach, offering insights that will hopefully make your seder more meaningful. This is part 3 in our annual series, see below for links to parts 1 and 2. This bonus episode of A Thought for the Week is sponsored anonymously.Check out last year's episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Qbr4Bw7ZR26lHvrIaUjGP?si=95c95718e6e043e3And the year before that: https://open.spotify.com/episode/21o0josgBsJiiRrRbBDelN?si=b0aa4e263efe423bPlease send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org.If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org 

Join as we discuss why some of our sages say that Vayikra should be the first book of Chumash we teach to children.Send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org 

Join as we discuss audits and atheism.Send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org 

Join as we discuss the link between the Oral Law and the Golden Calf.Send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org 

Join as we discuss how Purim marked a pivotal point in the Torah’s development. The Purim podcast is sponsored in memory of Eva Levi, Esther bat Yitzchack Tzvi z"l, on her eight yahrtzeit, by her children Daniel and Miriam, Michael and Naomi and Joshua and Bronya. May we be blessed with good health and long life.Send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org 

Join as we discuss what happened to Yosef’s tunic. Send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org 

Join as we discuss why God prays. Send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org 

Join as we discuss the difference between Western law and Jewish law. Send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org 

Join as we discuss the link between God’s image and God’s revelation.Send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org 

Join as we discuss the very different responses of the people to their victories in battle. Send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org 

Join as we discuss the uniqueness of the plague of darkness. Send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org 

Join as we discuss why Pharaoh was a bad student and Moshe a much better one.Send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org 

Join as we discuss how it is that the simple Jew is the backbone of thel Jewish people. Send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org 

Join as we discuss one of the most important ingredients in the recipe for Jewish survival. If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org 

Join as we discuss the mistakes Yosef made in his rise to the top of Pharaoh's court. Send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org 

Join as we discuss what “language” Yosef spoke.Send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org 

Join as we discuss how Chanukah unites the body and soul. Send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org 

Join as we discuss the power of speech and the drama of silence. Send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org 

Join as we discuss why there is much more to mitzvoth than 613. Send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org 

Join as we discuss why Yaakov could never truly return to Be'er Sheva. Send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org 

Join as we discuss the bridges Yitzchak built. Send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org 

Join as we discuss the physical and spiritual journey of the servant of Avraham. Send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org 

Join as we discuss why God didn't give the Torah to Avraham. Send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org 

Join as we discuss the missing parts of Sefer Breisheet. Send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org 

Join as we discuss the balance between personal and societal needs. Send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org 

Join as we discuss how to actualize our Divine image. Send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org 

Join as we discuss why Torah only works if the Jewish people come together.Send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org 

Join as we discuss the importance of preparing ourselves to celebrate the happiest holiday of the year. Send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org 

Join as we discuss the imperative to study science.Send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org 

Join as we discuss why you might be tempted to compare a Roman executioner with Sandy Koufax. CORRECTION: R. Hananya ben Tradiyon lived in the 2nd century, not the 3rd century. Join the WhatsApp group for our new Selichot podcast: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZkfSrCujZA26owBhxOJvx?mode=ems_wa_cSend any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org 

Join as we discuss the many voices that bring meaning to the Torah.Join the WhatsApp group for our new Selichot podcast: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZkfSrCujZA26owBhxOJvx?mode=ems_wa_cSend any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org 

Join as we discuss how to prepare for the sounds of the shofar. Join the WhatsApp group for our new Selichot podcast: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZkfSrCujZA26owBhxOJvx?mode=ems_wa_cSend any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org 

Join as we discuss our role in shaping the Torah. Join the WhatsApp group for our new Selichot podcast: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZkfSrCujZA26owBhxOJvx?mode=ems_wa_cSend any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org 

Join as we discuss why its so important to be full of joy. Join the WhatsApp group for our new Selichot podcast: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZkfSrCujZA26owBhxOJvx?mode=ems_wa_cSend any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org 

Join as we discuss when a mitzva is not really a mitzva. Send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org 

Join as we discuss eating the forbidden fruit in the Garden of eden, and the golden calf.Send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org 

Join us as we discuss the connection between tearing clothes and Jewish unity.Send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate, or email us at [email protected] send any questions, comments, or critiques to [email protected] can find more thoughtful Jewish content at torahinmotion.org