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We are a virtual and physical Bet Midrash with international membership dedicated to striving to know God by embracing the world through the lens of Torah.We learn and teach Torah as a lens through which we view and interact with God's world. This approach is not exclusive to, but is central and predominant in, the classical Sephardi mesorah that we uphold.We are proud to teach worldly students from across four continents and who work in a variety of professions.https://www.thehabura.com/

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Episodes

  1. Exploring Sephardic Zionism - Rabbi Dr David Gingold

  2. What is Halakhic Responsibility? - Rabbi Yosef Zarnighian

  3. Ancestry and Parenthood in Judaism (1 of 3) - Rabbi Zarnighian

  4. Halakhot of Shaving - Rabbi Yitzhak Berdugo

  5. Can we serve out of love? - Rabbi Joseph Dweck

  6. What is Knowledge of God? - Micah Liss (Talmid Takeover)

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  7. Sefer HaIqqarim of Rabbi Yosef Albo - 2 of 2

  8. Sefer HaIqqarim (1 of 2) - Rabbi Yosef Albo

  9. Principles from Sefer Bemidbar (1 of 2) - Rabbi Joseph Dweck

  10. God & Truth - Dr Lenn Goodman

  11. Talmid Takeover: Knowledge of God?

    Micah Liss

  12. Sephardic Zionism and Rabbi Meldolda de Sola - Rabbi Shalom Morris

    Celebrating the launch of "Restoration of Israel".

  13. Bikes and Scooters on Shabbat?! (Part 2 of 2) - Rabbi Ilan Acoca

  14. Orthodox Voices in Public - Shabbos and Sina

    Shabbos Kestenbaum hosted by The Habura and Da'at Press

  15. Bikes and Scooters on Shabbat?! (Part 1 of 2) - Rabbi Ilan Acoca

  16. Pesah: Why The Torah Never Mentions Freedom - Rabbi Joseph Dweck

  17. Q&A with Rabbi Dweck (March 2026)

  18. Confidentiality and Confession in Halakha - Rabbi Zarnighian

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  19. Purim: Finding God in the Silence - Rabbi Joseph Dweck

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  20. Can we pray for others? - Rabbi Yosef Zarnighian

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  21. Remembering Rabbi Yitzhak Abadi

    By Rabbi Yosef Zarnighian

  22. Forbidden Meditations: Insights from Hakham Faur (Part 1 of 3)

  23. Q&A with Rabbi Dweck (November 2025)

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  24. The Prohibition of Receiving Payment for Teaching Torah - Hakham Ratson Arussi (HEBREW)

    Hebrew shi'ur. Chief Rabbi of Kiryat Ono, a member of the Chief Rabbinate Council of Israel, founder and chairman of the Halikhot Am Yisrael organisation, and president of the Maimonides Heritage Centre. He holds a doctorate in law from Tel Aviv University and lectures in Jewish law at Bar-Ilan...

  25. Q&A with Rabbi Dweck (June 2025)

    Rabbi Joseph Dweck Q&A - June 2025

  26. How to Read Midrashim - Miriam Zami Edeson

    Who was Qorah, and what exactly were the nature of his complaints? In this session, we’ll explore this question through the lens of midrash, paying close attention to how our Sages interpreted—and reimagined—biblical stories. We’ll uncover layers of meaning in the text, gaining insight into the...

  27. Quality of Life in Halakha: Praying for the Terminally Ill - Rabbi Shlomo Brody

    Rabbi Shlomo Brody

  28. Exploring Sephardic Chief Rabbis of America (2 of 2) - Ethan Marcus

  29. Yehuda Halevy: Pillar of Andalus - Jackson Gardner (TALMID TAKEOVER)

    Too often misunderstood as the opposite of HaRambam’s approach, Yehuda HaLevy’s Kuzari reveals deep insights rooted in the same Sepharadi tradition. Join us as we explore key themes including science vs. superstition, the meaning of Aboda Zara, and the Geonic halakhic system. Talmid Takeover at...

  30. Exploring Sephardic Chief Rabbis of America (1 of 2) - Ethan Marcus

    This two part series explores the lives and legacies of two important but often-overlooked Sephardic rabbinic leaders who shaped the American Jewish landscape: Rabbi Dr. Nissim J. Ovadia and Rabbi Dr. Isaac Alcalay. We will uncover their unique contributions, challenges, and enduring influence...

  31. Ḥakham Uziel’s Hegyonei Uziel (2 of 2) - Dr. Aryeh Tapper

    The translation of Rabbi Nissim of Gerona's first derasha and the quote from Prof. Zev Harvey are both taken from Prof. Harvey's article, 'Rabbi Nissim of Girona on Biblical Exegesis and Free Inquiry,' originally published in Revue des études juives, 183 (1-2), janvier-juin 2024, pp. 47-54.

  32. Ḥakham Uziel’s Hegyonei Uziel (1 of 2) - Dr. Aryeh Tapper

    Join us for a two-part series exploring the Introduction and first section of Hegyonei Uziel, the deeply traditional but original work of Jewish thought written by Rabbi Ben Sion Meir Ḥai Uziel, the first Chief Sephardic Rabbi of Israel. In this book, R’ Uziel connects the soul, and the soul’s...

  33. Understanding the Mishkan (3 of 3) - Freddie Grunsfeld

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  34. Understanding the Mishkan (2 of 3) - Freddie Grunsfeld

    Stay updated via WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LcLgVe52sIw4yyUW3RG1wZ Find out about our programmes, journals, and books: www.TheHabura.com We are an online and global Bet Midrash with international students, striving to know God by embracing the world through the lens of Torah. Web:...

  35. Understanding the Mishkan (1 of 3) - Freddie Grunsfeld

    Join us for a 3-part series as we investigate sacred space and sacrificial worship, exploring the relevant pesuqim in Shemot and Vayiqra. Why does the Torah dedicate so much to the Mishkan and Qorbanot? What do these ancient laws teach us about holiness, structure, and divine presence? How do…

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  36. A Bridge between Ashkenaz and Sepharad: Hakham Tsevi - Rabbi Yosie Levine

    Welcome to The Habura's public podcast. Explore our private podcast, membership options, and more at www.thehabura.com Join us this week as Rabbi Yosie Levine explores one of the most unique figures in Jewish history - Hakham Tsevi.

  37. Q&A with Rabbi Dweck | Kitniyot, Shlissel Challa, Switching from Ashkenazi to Sepharadi (April 2025)

    This Q&A explores the real-life struggles, doubts, and reflections of thoughtful Jews navigating the tension between tradition and modernity. From halakhic dilemmas and minhag clashes to deep theological questions about God, identity, and authority, the questions reflect a wide range of...

  38. Is there Evidence for the Bible's Historicity? - Rabbi Zarum

    Rabbi Raphael Zarum on the Historicity of the Bible.

  39. Shaping Judaism: The Evolution and Impact of Hebrew Printing - Israel Mizrahi Books

    Shaping Judaism: The Evolution and Impact of Hebrew Printing - Israel Mizrahi Books

  40. Q&A with Rabbi Dweck (January 2025) - Mixed Dancing, Gelatin, Studying Tanakh

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  41. Se’adya Gaon: The Geonic Pillar of Al-Andalus - Jackson Gardner

    Se’adya Gaon was a prominent rabbi, gaon, Jewish philosopher, and exegete who was active in the Abbasid Caliphate. Se’adya is the first important rabbinic figure to write extensively in Judeo-Arabic.

  42. Exploring Gan Eden - Rabbi Chaim Eisen

    Stay updated via WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LcLgVe52sIw... Find out about our programmes, journals, and books: www.TheHabura.com We are an online and global Bet Midrash with international students, striving to know God by embracing the world through the lens of Torah. Web:...

  43. Saying a Berakha/Blessing over a Minhag - Rabbi Yossi Azose

    Stay updated via WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LcLgVe52sIw4yyUW3RG1wZ Find out about our programmes, journals, and books: www.TheHabura.com We are an online and global Bet Midrash with international students, striving to know God by embracing the world through the lens of Torah. Web:...

  44. Is Praying at Gravesites a Grave Mistake? - Rabbi Yitzhak Berdugo

    Find out about our programmes, journals, and books: www.TheHabura.com We are an online and global Bet Midrash with international students, striving to know God by embracing the world through the lens of Torah. Web: www.TheHabura.com Instagram: @TheHabura Facebook: The Habura A project of the…

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  45. Q&A with Rabbi Dweck - LED on Shabbat, Kashrut, and Eruv Tavshilin (October 2024)

    Rabbi Joseph Dweck is an American rabbi and hazzan, who serves as Senior Rabbi of the Spanish and Portuguese Jewish community of the United Kingdom.

  46. Why Science Matters - Rabbi Feder and Rabbi Zimmer (Interviewed by Sina Kahen)

    https://www.physicstogod.com/3-proofs... https://www.physicstogod.com/podcast-... Stay updated via WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LcLgVe52sIw... Find out about our programmes, journals, and books: www.TheHabura.com We are an online and global Bet Midrash with international students, striving...

  47. Q&A with Rabbi Dweck | September 2024

    Find out about our programmes, journals, and books: www.TheHabura.com We are an online and global Bet Midrash with international students, striving to know God by embracing the world through the lens of Torah. Web: www.TheHabura.com Instagram: @TheHabura Facebook: The Habura A project of the…

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  48. Halakha: Action with Purpose - Rabbi Joseph Dweck

    Stay updated via WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LcLgVe52sIw... Find out about our programmes, journals, and books: www.TheHabura.com We are an online and global Bet Midrash with international students, striving to know God by embracing the world through the lens of Torah. Web:...

  49. The Edge of Reason - Rabbi Joseph Dweck

    Stay updated via WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LcLgVe52sIw4yyUW3RG1wZ Find out about our programmes, journals, and books: www.TheHabura.com We are an online and global Bet Midrash with international students, striving to know God by embracing the world through the lens of Torah. Web:...

  50. When Torah Principles Confront Western Sensibilities - Ohad Fedida

    Ohad Fedida lives in Miami and is a psychology research and clinical assistant. He is pursuing a graduate degree in psychology, and is involved in a wide array of initiatives and studies from legal philosophy, Jewish programming, and psychology.

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About this show

We are a virtual and physical Bet Midrash with international membership dedicated to striving to know God by embracing the world through the lens of Torah.We learn and teach Torah as a lens through which we view and interact with God's world. This approach is not exclusive to, but is central and predominant in, the classical Sephardi mesorah that we uphold.We are proud to teach worldly students from across four continents and who work in a variety of professions.https://www.thehabura.com/

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How many episodes does The Ḥabura have?

The Ḥabura has 224 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on November 9, 2026.

What is The Ḥabura about?

We are a virtual and physical Bet Midrash with international membership dedicated to striving to know God by embracing the world through the lens of Torah.We learn and teach Torah as a lens through which we view and interact with God's world. This approach is not exclusive to, but is central and...

How often does The Ḥabura release new episodes?

The Ḥabura publishes weekly, based on its 224 episodes since February 2021.

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