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Ask The Rabbi
by Rabbi Leonid Feldman
What does a Rabbi know that Christians, Jews, Atheists, Agnostics, and anyone with curiosity, passion, and a sense of spirituality can learn? Welcome to Ask The Rabbi, I’m your host, Rabbi Leonid Feldman. My journey to Judaism is unique, as I grew up in a society where it was illegal to believe in God. I knew nothing of Passover or a Bar Mitzvah, never heard of Jesus or Christmas. I actually received an A in college in the course Scientific Atheism. Fast-forward to today, I am the only Conservative Rabbi from Russia.My curious route to my faith is what allows me to lecture, teach, and learn in a way that not only helps as a religious leader, but allows me to share in a way that helps me in being a better religious leader. So listen in as we explore Judaism from a totally different perspective, and discover how the Hebrew Bible remains extremely relevant to our lives and this time. The questions we will explore, and the answers we will provide - this is a podcast that will open mi
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Episode 94 - The People We Never Stop Loving: The Art of Remembering and Forgetting
This episode is based on the sermon I delivered on Yom Kippur before Yizkor. Remembering is a fundamental value in Judaism. However, God blessed us with the Ability to Forget. How should we navigate through life with these seemingly contradictory values? See Privacy Policy at...
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Episode 93 - Returning Home
Odysseus spent 20 years trying to return to his home in Ithaca. I spent 50 years trying to find my home, after moving to different countries, cities and even continents. The trip to my hometown Kishinev a few weeks ago helped me to understand where my real HOME is. See Privacy Policy at...
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Episode 92 - The Only Thing Necessary for the Triumph of Evil…
Israel is going through a painful and dangerous crisis right now. The polarization in our society has reached extreme levels. The election campaigns for the next government have just started, and already experts predict nasty fights and ugliness. This Episode provides a strong warning from Jewish...
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Episode 91 - Appeasement? Did Israel Lose the War?
The situation in the Middle East was radically transformed as a result of the “Deal” between America and Iran. This Episode explains the reasons for the recent drastic change in President Trump's actions and rhetoric. It stresses the importance of the midterm elections and makes a case for…
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Episode 90 - A Rabbi in the Land of Multiple gods and Spirits
This Episode is unlike any others in this Podcast. It takes the listener on a fascinating tour of the most unique country in the world- the Kingdom of Bhutan, in addition to describing a short visit to India. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...
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Ep. 89 - What Happened to the Relationship Between American and Israeli Jews?
Something is broken in the relationship between the two largest Jewish communities in the world. This is going to affect the future of the Jewish people. This Episode attempts to explain why the Israeli and American Jews are living in totally different realities. See Privacy Policy at...
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Ep. 88 - ISRAEL at WAR…AGAIN
In this Episode we look at the big picture and ask the most important question: Is Israel better off today than before October 7, 2023? Despite having gone through the toughest and longest war in her history, Israel has emerged as a regional SUPERPOWER IN THE Middle East. See Privacy Policy at...
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Ep. 87 Is THAT In the Bible?! #8
The Kiss That Destroyed a Kingdom See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Ep. 86 - Is THAT in the Bible?! #7
When Love Becomes Violence: A Royal Crime Behind Closed Doors See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Ep. 85 - Is THAT in the Bible?! #6
A Forgiven Man, a Broken Home: When Sin Becomes a Family Story See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Ep. 84 - Is THAT in the Bible?! #5 David and Bathsheba
From Palace Roof to Broken Lives See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Ep. 83 - Is THAT in the Bible?! #4 Joseph and Mrs. Potiphar
In this episode we see the growth and development of Joseph’s character as he is transformed from a self-centered teenager into a prototype of a righteous saint and a moral role model. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...
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Ep.82 - Is THAT in the Bible?! #3 Why We Are Named “Jews"
This Episode deals with the famous story about Judah and Tamar in chapter 38 of Genesis. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Ep. 81 - Is THAT in the Bible?! #2 The Rape of Dinah
This episode analyzes the tragic story of Jacob’s only daughter. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Ep. 80 - (Special) Israel’s Existential War
This is an eye-witness report on the historical event that took place recently in the Middle East. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Ep. 79 - Is THAT in the Bible?! #1 A Coat Of Many Colors
This Episode analyses one of the most famous stories in the Bible See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Ep. 78 - Men and Women in the Talmud #6 "The Tragic Story of the Most Extraordinary Couple in the Talmud"
The First Woman Rabbi Had a Tragic Life See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Ep. 77 - Men and Women in the Talmud #5 "Lust, Greed and the Mitzvot of the Torah”
This Episode deals with the power of the rituals to change people’s lives. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Ep. 76 - Men and Women in the Talmud #4 "The Husband Returned Home Unexpectedly"
This episode deals with the topic of Adultery, but from unusual angles. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Ep. 75 - Men and Women in the Talmud #3
In this episode we explore ancient stories involving divorce which also include kindness and empathy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Ep. 74 - Men and Women in the Talmud #2
This episode continues the topic we dealt with last time: what happens when a husband leaves his wife for extended periods of time in order to study Torah? While the story of Rabbi Akiva and Rachel is seen by many writers and commentators as beautiful and romantic, and even a model of commitment...
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Ep. 73 - Men And Women in the Talmud #1
The Jewish people all over the world are still deeply traumatized, and Israel is still fighting a brutal war on several different fronts. Nobody knows when and how it will end. This Episode makes a dramatic shift in the topics discussed on this Podcast. All of us need a break from the news, and...
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Ep. 72 - After October 7th
October 7, 2023 was the the worst year in the history of the State of Israel. More Jews were brutally murdered on that day than at any time since the Holocaust. A full year has passed since then, and Israel right now is fighting several wars simultaneously against its enemies who openly declare...
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Ep. 71 - Will Israeli Society Survive This War? (REPEAT)
Jews around the world have just observed the 9th of Av - the saddest day in the Jewish calendar. Fasting, and thinking about the destruction of both of our Holy Temples in Jerusalem, felt especially poignant this year. Numerous rabbis, articles and TV commentators reminded all of us that Rome was...
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Ep. 70 - Why Are Israelis So Happy?
According to the 2024 United Nations World Happiness Report, Israel is the 5th happiest country in the world, and in 2023 it was #4. Surrounded by enemies who want to destroy the only Jewish state, with the ever-present threat of terrorism, life in Israel is not easy or simple. And yet, the State...
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Ep. 69 - New Israeli Poetry Since October 7
Poetry very often is the best way to express our emotions. Since the massacre of October 7th, extremely rich and deep new poetry has emerged on social media in Israel. This episode includes several poems in translation, together with additional explanations and commentary by Rabbi Feldman. See...
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Ep. 68 - Happy Birthday to the Jewish People!
The festival of Shavuot is the least observed one of the major Jewish holidays. Many people don’t know what it is and what it celebrates. This is sad because Shavuot celebrates the birthday of the Jewish People. The reason that God liberated us from slavery in Egypt was for us to become His...
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Ep. 67 - Celebrating Passover After October 7th
I think that the Seders this year will be more meaningful and relevant to most Jews around the world. This episode provides some insights into this wildly observed Jewish celebration. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...
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Ep. 66 - The Scandal of the Ultra-Orthodox
This Episode discusses the most contentious and emotional crisis in Israel-the refusal of the Ultra-Orthodox Jews to serve in the army. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Ep. 65 - Purim Is An X-Rated Holiday! (REPEAT)
In this episode Rabbi Feldman explains the deep and profound ideas that are somewhat hidden in the crazy, carnival-like celebration of Purim and between the lines of the extremely unconventional Biblical book of Esther. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...
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Ep. 64 - The Day After Hamas
While there IS a solution to the Arab-Israeli conflict, numerous profound changes must happen FIRST within the Palestinian society. This episode clarifies what these changes are. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...
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Ep. 63 - The Two-State Delusion
The sudden push for the “Two-State Solution” is extremely dangerous and is, in fact, a formula for never-ending bloodshed. It is time for everyone to stop being delusional about it… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...
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Ep. 62 - I Could Never Have Imagined This Happening
Rabbi Feldman claims in this episode that this is not the same America he came to as an immigrant. Do you agree? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Ep. 61 - An Eyewitness Report From The Home Front
The latest on what's happening on the ground in Israel - examining the questions, finding some solutions, and keeping the faith. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Ep. 60 - How Did We Get Here?
What is Hamas? What is the Israel-Gaza conflict about? What is Zionism? What is meant by “The Two States Solution?” What is the West Bank? Why are there millions of Palestinian refugees and refugee camps?, and so on. This Episode is the basic introduction to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. See...
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Ep. 59 - Rescuing The Hostages
In the middle of all-out war against a Nazi-like Jihadist terror group Hamas, Israel has an almost impossible challenge of rescuing over 240 hostages hidden in the tunnels underneath of Gaza. Can Judaism provide some helpful guidance in dealing with this complex problem? See Privacy Policy at...
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Ep. 58 - The Second Generation of the Jewish People #2
Despite the total lack of communication between the spouses, Rebekah is able to change Isaac’s priorities and to secure the Jewish continuity into the next generation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Ep. 57 - The Second Generation of the Jewish People #1
Having finished the study of the first Jewish family in history, we begin the story of the Second Generation - Isaac, Rebecca and their children. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Ep. 56 - The First Jewish Family in History #2
This is the conclusion of the story of the founders of Judaism and the Jewish People. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Ep. 55 - The First Jewish Family in History #1
This episode continues the study of the complex relationships in this foundational family which established Judaism and the Jewish people. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Ep. 54 - The First Jewish Family in History
Abraham and Sarah are the founders of Judaism and the Jewish People. What was their marriage like? Sarah was married to a guy who spoke with God (at least he thought he did!) Did she share his dreams and goals? What can we learn from that relationship for our marriages today? See Privacy Policy…
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Ep. 53 - The Saddest Day in the Jewish Calendar
The real reason why Jewish People became homeless for almost 2,000 years. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Ep. 52 - Pirkei Avot VI
Envy, Lust, Glory, and “Do Not Trust the Government!” these are the topics discussed in this episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Ep. 51 - Pirkei Avot V
This episode first summaries the previous four episodes devoted to Pirkei Avot, and then deals with two complex topics: LOVE and ARGUMENTS. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Ep. 50 - Pirkei Avot IV
This episode deals with two topics: How to deal with ANGER and How to be more GENEROUS. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Ep. 49 - Pirkei Avot III
The secret of wisdom and more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Ep. 48 - A Conversation With Rabbi Hanan Schlesinger
This is an interview with a very unusual and fascinating person. He is an Orthodox Rabbi who lives in one of the “settlements” on the West Bank and who strongly believes that this land belongs to the Jewish people. However, he also believes that this land belongs to the Palestinians. A passionate...
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Ep. 47 - Pirkei Avot II
In this episode Rabbi Feldman continues teaching the best-known text in Rabbinic Literature - a tractate of the Mishna called "Ethics of the Sages.” This paragraph deals with the elements of life which form the totality of human existence: what a person does with his mind, with his body, with his...
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Ep. 46 - Pirkei Avot (Ethics of the Fathers)
In this episode Rabbi Feldman teaches one of the most famous and beloved texts in Rabbinic Literature which is part of the Talmud. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Ep. 45 - The “Occupied Territories”
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is one of the world’s most enduring and seemingly insoluble problems. The terms “occupied territories” and “occupation” are used in almost every article and speech dealing with this complex issue. In this episode Rabbi Feldman provides an overview of the history…
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What does a Rabbi know that Christians, Jews, Atheists, Agnostics, and anyone with curiosity, passion, and a sense of spirituality can learn? Welcome to Ask The Rabbi, I’m your host, Rabbi Leonid Feldman. My journey to Judaism is unique, as I grew up in a society where it was illegal to believe in God. I knew nothing of Passover or a Bar Mitzvah, never heard of Jesus or Christmas. I actually received an A in college in the course Scientific Atheism. Fast-forward to today, I am the only Conservative Rabbi from Russia.My curious route to my faith is what allows me to lecture, teach, and learn in a way that not only helps as a religious leader, but allows me to share in a way that helps me in being a better religious leader. So listen in as we explore Judaism from a totally different perspective, and discover how the Hebrew Bible remains extremely relevant to our lives and this time. The questions we will explore, and the answers we will provide - this is a podcast that will open mi
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