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Torah on the Go
by Valley Beth Shalom
Rabbi Nolan Lebovitz (@rabbinolan) hosts "Torah on the Go" - a podcast presented by Valley Beth Shalom clergy.Wherever you are, you can listen and learn with VBS clergy as they discuss the weekly parsha, the news, Jewish topics and more.For more information, go to vbs.org/podcast
Episodes
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Episode 402: The Answer to Disillusionment
The Book of Exodus is full of epic moments, but what happens when we rely on those moments? Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein break down the themes of Bamidbar and how we can protect ourselves from disillusionment when those epic moments do not arrive. For more information about Valley Beth Shalom,...
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Episode 401: A Book About Stress
In the Season 4 premiere, Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein introduce the Book of Numbers, the fourth book of the Torah. For more information about Valley Beth Shalom, please visit www.VBS.org. Please LIKE this video and SHARE it with your friends and loved ones.
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Episode 330: The Secrets of Vayikra
The Season 3 Finale wraps up the Book of Leviticus. Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein look ahead to Season 4: The Book of Numbers (Bamidbar). For more information about Valley Beth Shalom, please visit www.VBS.org. Please LIKE this video and SHARE it with your friends and loved ones.
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Episode 329: Circle of Care
Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein reflect on the Book of Leviticus, discussing what it means to be holy and how to lead a meaningful life. For more information about Valley Beth Shalom, please visit www.VBS.org. Please LIKE this video and SHARE it with your friends and loved ones.
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Episode 328: Community Connection
At the close of Leviticus, the final chapter discusses gifts and tithes to the community. Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein share what obligations we have to our community and how those obligations bring us closer to one another. For more information about Valley Beth Shalom, please visit…
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Episode 327: Blessings and Curses
What does the Torah say about reward and punishment? Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein dive deep into whether doing (or not doing) mitzvot leads to specific outcomes. For more information about Valley Beth Shalom, please visit www.VBS.org. Please LIKE this video and SHARE it with your friends and…
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Episode 326: Spiritual Economics
How does wealth change a person? How do we address economic inequality? Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein address the socioeconomic issues brought about by Chapter 25. For more information about Valley Beth Shalom, please visit www.VBS.org. Please LIKE this video and SHARE it with your friends and...
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Episode 325: What is a Blasphemy?
In every community, there are red lines that few dare to cross. Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein discuss where those lines exist and for what purpose they serve. For more information about Valley Beth Shalom, please visit www.VBS.org. Please LIKE this video and SHARE it with your friends and loved...
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Episode 324: The Gifts of Israel
With Yom Hazikaron and Yom Ha'atzmaut just around the corner, Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein reflect on how to observe these significant holidays during this complex moment. For more information about Valley Beth Shalom, please visit www.VBS.org. Please LIKE this video and SHARE it with your…
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Episode 323: Memory and History
Passover and Yom HaShoah both deal in memory and history. In this episode, Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein break down the tension between those two ideas and how October 7 has reframed them. For more information about Valley Beth Shalom, please visit www.VBS.org. Please LIKE this video and SHARE it...
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Episode 322: Passover Seder 101
Which Haggadah should you use? How do you make your seder engaging for kids? How long until we eat? Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein prepare you to have a meaningful and enjoyable Passover seder this year. For more information about Valley Beth Shalom, please visit www.VBS.org. Please LIKE this…
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Episode 321: Living on Jewish Time
The Jewish calendar is more than just holidays. It marks the times of year where we draw close to one another as a family. For more information about Valley Beth Shalom, please visit www.VBS.org. Please LIKE this video and SHARE it with your friends and loved ones.
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Episode 320: Dealing with Death
Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein discuss the rules and rituals around the kohanim, funerals, and death. For more information about Valley Beth Shalom, please visit www.VBS.org. Please LIKE this video and SHARE it with your friends and loved ones.
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Episode 319: Child Sacrifice
Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein explore how the Torah's prohibition of child sacrifice manifests today, through parental expectations, societal pressures, and missing what's truly important in life.For more information about Valley Beth Shalom, please visit www.VBS.org. Please LIKE this video and...
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Episode 318: Be a Mensch
Rabbi Lebovitz and Rabbi Feinstein continue their exploration of the Holiness Code, diving into the moral obligations that shape who we are when no one else is watching. For more information about Valley Beth Shalom, please visit www.VBS.org. Please LIKE this video and SHARE it with your friends...
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Episode 317: The Power of Purim
Rabbi Lebovitz and Rabbi Feinstein share a brand-new perspective on this year’s holiday. Whether you’re a Megillah expert or just here for the hamantaschen, this conversation will change the way you look at the Shushan story. For more information about Valley Beth Shalom, please visit…
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Episode 316: Ethics of Intimacy
Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein explore the evolving landscape of Jewish intimacy, examining the core guidelines that remain essential today—and the ones we’ve chosen to leave behind. For more information about Valley Beth Shalom, please visit www.VBS.org. Please LIKE this video and SHARE it with...
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Episode 315: The Holiness Code
Rabbi Lebovitz and Rabbi Feinstein introduce the Holiness Code—the rules God gives the Jewish people to help us make ourselves holy. For more information about Valley Beth Shalom, please visit www.VBS.org. Please LIKE this video and SHARE it with your friends and loved ones.
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Episode 314: A High Priest and Two Goats
Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein reflect on the power of T'shuvah and our capacity for change. Later, they give their Super Bowl picks. For more information about Valley Beth Shalom, please visit www.VBS.org. Please LIKE this video and SHARE it with your friends and loved ones.
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Episode 313: Social Leprosy
Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein discuss everyone's favorite Torah portion, Tazria-Metzora, and its modern day application to our daily lives.
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Episode 312: Torah's Taboos
Rabbi Lebovitz and Rabbi Feinstein discuss the taboos of the Torah. For more information about Valley Beth Shalom, please visit www.VBS.org. Please LIKE this video and SHARE it with your friends and loved ones.
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Episode 311: Priestly Promotion
Why was Aaron chosen to be the first High Priest? Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein explore the qualities and moments that elevated Aaron and that can elevate ourselves.For more information about Valley Beth Shalom, please visit www.VBS.org. Please LIKE this video and SHARE it with your friends and...
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Episode 310: Peace, Bro/Sorry, Dude
Relationship with God matters just as much when things are going well as when they aren’t. This episode, Rabbi Nolan Lebovitz and Rabbi Ed Feinstein review the peace and sin offerings of Leviticus chapters three and four.
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Episode 309: Light in the Darkness
Rabbi Nolan Lebovitz and Rabbi Ed Feinstein discuss the terrible news of the last week and how Hanukkah can be the answer to moving forward.
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Episode 308: Publicizing the Miracle
Rabbi Nolan Lebovitz is joined by Rabbi Yael Aranoff for a special Hanukkah episode! For more information about Valley Beth Shalom, please visit www.VBS.org. Please LIKE this video and SHARE it with your friends and loved ones.
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Episode 307: Farm to Table Judaism
In this episode's halachic deep-dive, Rabbi Avi Kushlan joins Rabbi Nolan Lebovitz to talk all things Kosher animal slaughter. For more information about Valley Beth Shalom, please visit www.VBS.org. Please LIKE and SHARE with your friends and loved ones.
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Episode 306: Gratitude and Tradition
Pastor Drew Sams of Bel Air Church joins Rabbi Lebovitz for a special Thanksgiving episode!For more information about Valley Beth Shalom, please visit www.VBS.org. Please LIKE this video and SHARE it with your friends and loved ones.
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Episode 305: Drawing Close to Holiness
Cantor Jacqueline Rafii joins Rabbi Lebovitz as they talk about the many ways to get closer to God.For more information about Valley Beth Shalom, please visit www.VBS.org. Please LIKE this video and SHARE it with your friends and loved ones.
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Episode 304: The Promise of the Little Alef
Each one of us can find Godliness in time and place.For more information about Valley Beth Shalom, please visit www.VBS.org. Please LIKE this video and SHARE it with your friends and loved ones.
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Episode 303: Liberating Holiness
Leviticus shows us that holiness can follow us wherever we go.For more information about Valley Beth Shalom, please visit www.VBS.org. Please LIKE this video and SHARE it with your friends and loved ones.
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Episode 302: Finding Closeness Through Ritual
Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein discuss the deeper meanings behind rituals laid out in Leviticus.For more information about Valley Beth Shalom, please visit www.VBS.org. Please LIKE this video and SHARE it with your friends and loved ones.
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Episode 301: The Technical Manual
Season 3 begins with the Book of Leviticus!For more information about Valley Beth Shalom, please visit www.VBS.org. Please LIKE this video and SHARE it with your friends and loved ones.
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Episode 230: The End of Exodus
SEASON FINALE - Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein wrap up Season Two with their final thoughts on the Book of Exodus. Enjoying the podcast? Support VBS at vbs.org/donate.
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Episode 229: Women of Exodus
Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein are joined by Rabbi Yael Aranoff and Cantor Jacqueline Rafii to talk about the oft overlooked stories of women in Exodus.
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Episode 228: The Golden Calf
Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein break down the most infamous moment of the Exodus narrative. Enjoying the podcast? Support VBS at vbs.org/donate For more information about Valley Beth Shalom, please visit www.VBS.org. Please LIKE this podcast and SHARE it with your friends and loved ones.
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Episode 227: Holy Furniture
Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein discuss the holy items that define religious practice following the events at Mount Sinai.Enjoying the podcast? Support VBS at vbs.org/donate. For more information about Valley Beth Shalom, please visit www.VBS.org. Please LIKE this video and SHARE it with your…
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Episode 226: Tackling the Tabernacle
Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein discuss Parsha Terumah and how we elevate our sacred spaces. Enjoy the podcast? Support VBS at vbs.org/donate.
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Episode 225: Divinity in Responsibility
Does building a fence around a swimming pool bring you closer to the Divine? Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein discuss the laws of Parsha Mishpatim.Enjoy the podcast? Support VBS at vbs.org/donate. For more information about Valley Beth Shalom, please visit www.VBS.org. Please LIKE this video and…
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Episode 224: Passover - Memory and History
Chag Sameach! Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein discuss the differences between the Exodus narrative as we read in the Torah and the Passover story we read in the Haggadah. They also give their best tips for a great Seder! Enjoying the podcast? Support VBS at vbs.org/donate Go to vbs.org/podcast for...
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Episode 223: The Ten Commandments
Why are rules so important? Rabbi Lebovitz and Rabbi Feinstein discuss the meaning of the Ten Commandments and how it brings us closer to the Divine. Enjoying the podcast? Support Valley Beth Shalom at vbs.org/donate For more information about Valley Beth Shalom, please visit www.VBS.org. Please...
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Episode 222: Getting Ready for Revelation
How does one prepare to receive the Torah? Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein discuss what was going through the minds of the Jewish people as they awaited revelation. Enjoying the podcast? Support Valley Beth Shalom at vbs.org/donateFor more information about Valley Beth Shalom, please visit...
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Episode 221: Moses and His Father-in-Law
Great leaders need great mentors. Before Moses was ready to lead more than a flock of sheep, he took advice from his father-in-law, Yitro. Enjoying the podcast? Support Valley Beth Shalom at vbs.org/donateFor more information about Valley Beth Shalom, please visit www.VBS.org. Please LIKE this...
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Episode 220: Exodus and Purim
There is a cosmic connection between the Book of Exodus and the Book of Esther. Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein explore that connection in this Purim-themed episode. Chag Sameach! Enjoying the podcast? Support Valley Beth Shalom at vbs.org/donate For more information about Valley Beth Shalom…
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Episode 219: What is this Stuff?
Ever wonder what manna actually was? Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein discuss all you need to know about the stuff from heaven. Enjoying the podcast? Support Valley Beth Shalom at vbs.org/donateFor more information about Valley Beth Shalom, please visit www.VBS.org. Please LIKE this video and SHARE…
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Episode 218: Splitting of the Sea
Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein discuss the chaotic moments that faced the Jewish people as they stood between the Sea of Reeds and the Egyptian army. Enjoying the podcast? Support Valley Beth Shalom at vbs.org/donate For more information about Valley Beth Shalom, please visit www.VBS.org. Please...
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Episode 217: Delicious Details of Our Delivery
Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein drill down on often overlooked narrative pieces of our delivery from Egypt. Go to vbs.org/podcast for more information. Enjoying the podcast? Support Valley Beth Shalom at vbs.org/donate
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Episode 216: The Wonder of God's Power
Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein take a deep dive inside the 10 plagues. Go to vbs.org/podcast for more information. Enjoying the podcast? Support Valley Beth Shalom at vbs.org/donate
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Episode 215: The Four Verbs of Redemption
How do we understand the process of redemption from slavery? Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein explore the verbs of God's plan to free the Jewish people. Go to vbs.org/podcast for more information. Enjoying the podcast? Support Valley Beth Shalom at vbs.org/donate
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Episode 214: The First Jewish Committee
When Moses returns to Egypt after decades in the desert, he discovers his biggest challenges lie not with Pharoah, but with his own people. For more information, go to vbs.org/podcast
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Episode 213: Accepting the Call
When greatness calls, what does it sound like? Rabbi Lebovitz and Rabbi Feinstein discuss the moment Moses is called by God at the Burning Bush. Go to vbs.org/podcast for more information.
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Rabbi Nolan Lebovitz (@rabbinolan) hosts "Torah on the Go" - a podcast presented by Valley Beth Shalom clergy.Wherever you are, you can listen and learn with VBS clergy as they discuss the weekly parsha, the news, Jewish topics and more.For more information, go to vbs.org/podcast
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