A Thought for the Week

Join as we discuss the significance of an extra vav the second time around.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 

These two moving kinnot written by survivors of the Nachal Oz and Kfar Aza ask as Yirmiyahu did, Eicha, How can it be? How can it be?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 

Our ancestors are awoken by Yirmiyahs to plead on behalf of their children. But their children continue to sin and the merit of our ancestors has long expired. This is Episode 12 of our new daily podcast, running from the 17th of Tammuz through the 9th of Av. Check it out on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, to get all the episodes. 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 most important messages of the Torah are for all of mankind. 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 

This is Episode 12 of our new daily podcast, running from the 17th of Tammuz through the 9th of Av. Check it out on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, to get all the episodes. The story of the 10 martyrs is recounted–in very different ways–twice a year. Once on Yom Kippur and again on Tisha b’Av. We will discuss the links between the story of Yosef, making a widow wait and the deaths of Rabbi Yishamel and Rabi Shimon. 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 Moshe made three big mistakes.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 

This is Episode 6 of our new daily podcast, which will run from the 17th of Tammuz through the 9th of Av. Follow on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.He found a lost Torah scroll. There was no greater leader since Moshe. Then one fateful decision cost him his life. Why did one of Judah's greatest kings ignore Yirmiyahu's warning—and what can his tragic mistake teach us about the limits of conviction and the necessity of humility?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 makes a good leader. 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 

Our new daily podcast will run from the 17th of Tammuz through the 9th of Av. Subscribe on Spotify: HereOr Apple Podcasts: HerePlease join Rabbi Jay for Three Weeks of Poetry: Connecting to the Kinot  a daily podcast from 17 Tammuz through 9 Av. In each minute episode, we'll uncover the history, literary beauty, and enduring messages of one kinah, helping transform the Kinnot from ancient poems into a moving and meaningful experienceOn Today's episode we introduce some of the goals of the Kinnot. 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 Balak should have consulted with Yitro.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 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