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Episodes

  1. MOUTH: Sealed With A Kiss (V’Zot HaBerachah)

    Welcome to WORD. A weekly word from the world’s best seller. In this weeks episode, Amichai Lau-Lavie focuses on the word MOUTH, and the Torah portion, V’Zot HaBerachah. To subscribe or read the text version of this blog, and to learn more about Amichai Lau-Lavie please visit Amichai.me.

  2. LISTEN: Learning How to Listen (Ha’Azinu’)

    Welcome to WORD. A weekly word from the world’s best seller. In this weeks episode, Amichai Lau-Lavie focuses on the word LISTEN, and the Torah portion, Ha’Azinu. To subscribe or read the text version of this blog, and to learn more about Amichai Lau-Lavie please visit Amichai.me.

  3. Book: Secret Of The Scroll (Nitzavim-Vayelech)

    Welcome to WORD. A weekly word from the world’s best seller. In this weeks episode, Amichai Lau-Lavie focuses on the word BOOK, and the Torah portion, Nitzavim-Vayelech. To subscribe or read the text version of this blog, and to learn more about Amichai Lau-Lavie please visit Amichai.me.

  4. WRITE: Imagine A World With Less Words (Ki Tavo)

    Welcome to WORD. A weekly word from the world’s best seller. In this weeks episode, Amichai Lau-Lavie focuses on the word WRITE, and the Torah portion, Ki Tavo. To subscribe or read the text version of this blog, and to learn more about Amichai Lau-Lavie please visit Amichai.me.

  5. IGNORE: No Gold Medal’s Worth This Hatred (Ki Teitzei)

    Welcome to WORD. A weekly word from the world’s best seller. In this weeks episode, Amichai Lau-Lavie focuses on the word IGNORE, and the Torah portion, Ki Teitzei. To subscribe or read the text version of this blog, and to learn more about Amichai Lau-Lavie please visit Amichai.me.

  6. AEROMANCER: Have You Read A Cloud Today? (Shoftim)

    Welcome to WORD. A weekly word from the world’s best seller. In this weeks episode, Amichai Lau-Lavie focuses on the word AEROMANCER, and the Torah portion, Shoftim. To subscribe or read the text version of this blog, and to learn more about Amichai Lau-Lavie please visit Amichai.me.

  7. DEVIATE: Deviation As A Blessing In Disguise (Re’eh)

    Welcome to WORD. A weekly word from the world’s best seller. In this weeks episode, Amichai Lau-Lavie focuses on the word DEVIATE, and the Torah portion, Re’eh’. To subscribe or read the text version of this blog, and to learn more about Amichai Lau-Lavie please visit Amichai.me.

  8. OFFICIATE: DNA, Dynastic Drama and My Cousin David: Chief Rabbi Lau (Eikev)

    Welcome to WORD. A weekly word from the world’s best seller. In this weeks episode, Amichai Lau-Lavie focuses on the word OFFICIATE, and the Torah portion, Eikev. To subscribe or read the text version of this blog, and to learn more about Amichai Lau-Lavie please visit Amichai.me.

  9. MURDERER: Compassion For killers? (Va’etchanan)

    Welcome to WORD. A weekly word from the world’s best seller. In this weeks episode, Amichai Lau-Lavie focuses on the word MURDERER, and the Torah portion, Va’etchanan. To subscribe or read the text version of this blog, and to learn more about Amichai Lau-Lavie please visit Amichai.me.

  10. WORDS: A Word To The Wise (Devarim)

    Welcome to WORD. A weekly word from the world’s best seller. In this weeks episode, Amichai Lau-Lavie focuses on the word WORDS, and the Torah portion, Devarim. To subscribe or read the text version of this blog, and to learn more about Amichai Lau-Lavie please visit Amichai.me.

  11. SOUVENIR: Stash Or Smash? When Souvenirs Become Bad Baggage (Mattot)

    Welcome to WORD. A weekly word from the world’s best seller. In this weeks episode, Amichai Lau-Lavie focuses on the word SOUVENIER, and the Torah portion, Mattot. To subscribe or read the text version of this blog, and to learn more about Amichai Lau-Lavie please visit Amichai.me.

  12. JUDGEMENT: Changing God’s Mind: One Law At A Time! (Pinchas)

    Welcome to WORD. A weekly word from the world’s best seller. In this weeks episode,

  13. BLESS: Birthday Blessings In Disguise (Balak)

    Welcome to WORD. A weekly word from the world’s best seller. In this weeks episode, Amichai Lau-Lavie focuses on the word BLESS, and the Torah portion, Balak. To subscribe or read the text version of this blog, and to learn more about Amichai Lau-Lavie please visit Amichai.me.

  14. DRINKING: No Love For New Liqueur Law (Chukat)

    Welcome to WORD. A weekly word from the world’s best seller. In this weeks episode, Amichai Lau-Lavie focuses on the word DRINKING, and the Torah portion, Chukat. To subscribe or read the text version of this blog, and to learn more about Amichai Lau-Lavie please visit Amichai.me.

  15. ENOUGH: Prayer Shawl-Red Flag: What Sparks Protest Most? (Korach)

    Welcome to WORD. A weekly word from the world’s best seller. In this weeks episode, Amichai Lau-Lavie focuses on the word ENOUGH, and the Torah portion, Korach. To subscribe or read the text version of this blog, and to learn more about Amichai Lau-Lavie please visit Amichai.me.

  16. BUT: Big But Builds or Burns Bridges? (Shlach Lecha)

    Welcome to WORD. A weekly word from the world’s best seller. In this weeks episode, Amichai Lau-Lavie focuses on the word BUT, and the Torah portion, Shelach Lecha. To subscribe or read the text version of this blog, and to learn more about Amichai Lau-Lavie please visit Amichai.me.

  17. MEAT: From Crave To Grave When Soul Is Hungry (Behaalotecha)

    Welcome to WORD. A weekly word from the world’s best seller. In this weeks episode, Amichai Lau-Lavie focuses on the word MEAT, and the Torah portion, Behaalotecha. To subscribe or read the text version of this blog, and to learn more about Amichai Lau-Lavie please visit Amichai.me.

  18. LEPER: Lonely Is The New Leper (Naso)

    Welcome to WORD. A weekly word from the world’s best seller. In this weeks episode, Amichai Lau-Lavie focuses on the word LEPER, and the Torah portion, Naso. To subscribe or read the text version of this blog, and to learn more about Amichai Lau-Lavie please visit Amichai.me.

  19. FLAGS: The Shrouds Of History (Bamidbar)

    Welcome to WORD. A weekly word from the world’s best seller. In this weeks episode, Amichai Lau-Lavie focuses on the word FLAGS, and the Torah portion, Bamidbar. To subscribe or read the text version of this blog, and to learn more about Amichai Lau-Lavie please visit Amichai.me.

  20. EARTH: Your Land Is Not Yours (Behar-Bechukotai)

    Welcome to WORD. A weekly word from the world’s best seller. In this weeks episode, Amichai Lau-Lavie focuses on the word EARTH, and the Torah portion, Behar-Bechukotai. To subscribe or read the text version of this blog, and to learn more about Amichai Lau-Lavie please visit Amichai.me.

  21. EXECUTE: No Blood For Boston Bomber (Emor)

    Welcome to WORD. A weekly word from the world’s best seller. In this weeks episode, Amichai Lau-Lavie focuses on the word EXECUTE, and the Torah portion, Emor. To subscribe or read the text version of this blog, and to learn more about Amichai Lau-Lavie please visit Amichai.me.

  22. ABOMINATION: I Am Not Abomination (Acharei Mot-Kedoshim)

    Welcome to WORD. A weekly word from the world’s best seller. In this weeks episode, Amichai Lau-Lavie focuses on the word ABOMINATION, and the Torah portion, Acharei Mot-Kedoshim. To subscribe or read the text version of this blog, and to learn more about Amichai Lau-Lavie please visit…

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  23. OUTSIDE: Etty’s Legacy, Our One Moral Duty (Tazria-Metzora)

    Welcome to WORD. A weekly word from the world’s best seller. In this weeks episode, Amichai Lau-Lavie focuses on the word EAT, and the Torah portion, Shemini. To subscribe or read the text version of this blog, and to learn more about Amichai Lau-Lavie please visit Amichai.me. To subscribe or…

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  24. EAT: Redefine Kosher… Rediscover Food (Shemini)

    Welcome to WORD. A weekly word from the world’s best seller. In this weeks episode, Amichai Lau-Lavie focuses on the word EAT, and the Torah portion, Shemini. To subscribe or read the text version of this blog, and to learn more about Amichai Lau-Lavie please visit Amichai.me. To subscribe or…

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  25. CHASE: Cut To The Chase: James Bond, Moses And Drama In DC

    Welcome to WORD. A weekly word from the world’s best seller. In this weeks episode, Amichai Lau-Lavie focuses on the word CHASE, and the Torah portion, a special Passover selection. To subscribe or read the text version of this blog, and to learn more about Amichai Lau-Lavie please visit Amichai.me.

  26. RITUAL: What The Prez Is Passing Over: Obama’s Visit (Tzav)

    Welcome to WORD. A weekly word from the world’s best seller. In this weeks episode, Amichai Lau-Lavie focuses on the word RITUAL, and the Torah portion Tzav. To subscribe or read the text version of this blog, and to learn more about Amichai Lau-Lavie please visit Amichai.me.

  27. TRANSGRESSION: Public Payback For Perverts? (Vayikra)

    Welcome to WORD. A weekly word from the world’s best seller. In this weeks episode, Amichai Lau-Lavie focuses on the word TRANSGRESSION, and the Torah portion Vayikra. To subscribe or read the text version of this blog, and to learn more about Amichai Lau-Lavie please visit Amichai.me.

  28. GATHER: How Many Storytellers Does It Take To Fix A Lightbulb? (Vayakhel-Pekudei)

    Welcome to WORD. A weekly word from the world’s best seller. In this weeks episode, Amichai Lau-Lavie focuses on the word GATHER, and the Torah portion Vayakhel-Pekudei. To subscribe or read the text version of this blog, and to learn more about Amichai Lau-Lavie please visit Amichai.me.

  29. MASK: Unmasking Jewish Racism (Ki Tisa)

    Welcome to WORD. A weekly word from the world’s best seller. In this weeks episode, Amichai Lau-Lavie focuses on the word MASK, and the Torah portion Ki Tisa. To subscribe or read the text version of this blog, and to learn more about Amichai Lau-Lavie please visit Amichai.me.

  30. HOLY WEAR: Worship Wear Saga Continues With Esther (Tetzaveh)

    Welcome to WORD. A weekly word from the world’s best seller. In this weeks episode, Amichai Lau-Lavie focuses on the word HOLY WEAR, and the Torah portion Tetzaveh. To subscribe or read the text version of this blog, and to learn more about Amichai Lau-Lavie please visit Amichai.me.

  31. SACRED PLACE: Smuggling Prayer Shawls In Jerusalem (Terumah)

    Welcome to WORD. A weekly word from the world’s best seller. In this weeks episode, Amichai Lau-Lavie focuses on the word SACRED PLACE, and the Torah portion Terumah. To subscribe or read the text version of this blog, and to learn more about Amichai Lau-Lavie please visit Amichai.me.

  32. ELDERS: Are Leaders Younger Or Am I Older? (Mishpatim)

    Welcome to WORD. A weekly word from the world’s best seller. In this weeks episode, Amichai Lau-Lavie focuses on the word ELDERS, and the Torah portion Mishpatim. To subscribe or read the text version of this blog, and to learn more about Amichai Lau-Lavie please visit Amichai.me.

  33. STEAL: Stolen Car. The 8th Commandment? Not So Much (Yitro)

    Welcome to WORD. A weekly word from the world’s best seller. In this weeks episode, Amichai Lau-Lavie focuses on the word STEAL, and the Torah portion Yitro. To subscribe or read the text version of this blog, and to learn more about Amichai Lau-Lavie please visit Amichai.me.

  34. WORSHIP: Mirror, Mirror On The Western Wall (Bo)

    Welcome to WORD. A weekly word from the world’s best seller. In this weeks episode, Amichai Lau-Lavie focuses on the word WORSHIP, and the Torah portion Bo. To subscribe or read the text version of this blog, and to learn more about Amichai Lau-Lavie please visit Amichai.me.

  35. HEAVY: Harder To Change Your Mind Than Have A Change Of Heart? (Va’eira)

    Welcome to WORD. A weekly word from the world’s best seller. In this weeks episode, Amichai Lau-Lavie focuses on the word HEAVY, and the Torah portion Va’eira. To subscribe or read the text version of this blog, and to learn more about Amichai Lau-Lavie please visit Amichai.me.

  36. NAMES: The Names We Don’t Remember (Shemot)

    Welcome to WORD. A weekly word from the world’s best seller. In this weeks episode, Amichai Lau-Lavie focuses on the word NAMES, and the Torah portion Shemot. To subscribe or read the text version of this blog, and to learn more about Amichai Lau-Lavie please visit Amichai.me.

  37. BURIAL: Before Birthright There Was Deathright! Or: Why Jews Choose Burial in Zion. (Vayechi)

    Welcome to WORD. A weekly word from the world’s best seller. In this weeks episode, Amichai Lau-Lavie focuses on the word BURIAL, and the Torah portion Vayechi. To subscribe or read the text version of this blog, and to learn more about Amichai Lau-Lavie please visit Amichai.me.

  38. GOD: Sometimes God Is Not A Good Idea (Vayigash)

    Welcome to WORD. A weekly word from the world’s best seller. In this weeks episode, Amichai Lau-Lavie focuses on the word GOD, and the Torah portion Vayigash. To subscribe or read the text version of this blog, and to learn more about Amichai Lau-Lavie please visit Amichai.me.

  39. CRY: Just Like Joseph I Cry When I Miss Home (Mikeitz)

    Welcome to WORD. A weekly word from the world’s best seller. In this weeks episode, Amichai Lau-Lavie focuses on the word CRY, and the Torah portion Mikeitz. To subscribe or read the text version of this blog, and to learn more about Amichai Lau-Lavie please visit Amichai.me.

  40. WHERE: Where Is Just A State Of Mind (Vayeshev)

    Welcome to WORD. A weekly word from the world’s best seller. In this weeks episode, Amichai Lau-Lavie focuses on the word WHERE, and the Torah portion Vayeshev. To subscribe or read the text version of this blog, and to learn more about Amichai Lau-Lavie please visit Amichai.me.

  41. KISS: This Kiss is Not A Bite (Vayishlach)

    Welcome to WORD. A weekly word from the world’s best seller. In this weeks episode, Amichai Lau-Lavie focuses on the word KISS, and the Torah portion Vayishlach. To subscribe or read the text version of this blog, and to learn more about Amichai Lau-Lavie please visit Amichai.me.

  42. WOMB: The Womb Will Stop The War (Vayeitzei)

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  43. WELL: The World’s Oldest Well Is Discovered In Israel (Toldot)

    Welcome to WORD. A weekly word from the world’s best seller. In this weeks episode, Amichai Lau-Lavie focuses on the word WELL, and the Torah portionToldot. To subscribe or read the text version of this blog, and to learn more about Amichai Lau-Lavie please visit Amichai.me.

  44. PRESIDENT: Was Obama, Like Abraham, Selected By God? (Chayei Sarah)

    Welcome to WORD. A weekly word from the world’s best seller. In this weeks episode, Amichai Lau-Lavie focuses on the word PRESIDENT, and the Torah portion Chayei Sarah. To subscribe or read the text version of this blog, and to learn more about Amichai Lau-Lavie please visit Amichai.me.

  45. SODOM: Sandy, Sodom, and How Not to Blame (Vayeira)

    Welcome to WORD. A weekly word from the world’s best seller. In this weeks episode, Amichai Lau-Lavie focuses on the word SODOM, and the Torah portion Vayeira. To subscribe or read the text version of this blog, and to learn more about Amichai Lau-Lavie please visit Amichai.me.

  46. ALTAR: The Altars of the Slain Defy Location Lech Lecha

    Welcome to WORD. A weekly word from the world’s best seller. In this weeks episode, Amichai Lau-Lavie focuses on the wrod ALTAR, and the Torah portion Lech Lecha . To subscribe or read the text version of this blog, and to learn more about Amichai Lau-Lavie please visit Amichai.me.

  47. DIVIDE. The Rise and Fall of Fences. Noah, Take Two

    Welcome to WORD. A weekly word from the world’s best seller. In this weeks episode, Amichai Lau-Lavie focuses on the wrod DIVIDE, and the Torah portion Noah. To subscribe or read the text version of this blog, and to learn more about Amichai Lau-Lavie please visit Amichai.me.

  48. Good (Genesis/B’ereshit)

    The annual Torah re-run series begins Today, October 12th 2012. Follow the journey with WORD, Amichai Lau-Lavie’s newest one-year-long podcast. Subscribe to get 52 weekly posts and/or podcasts from the road, with 52 Biblical words - each one a password to the riddles of our lives.

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How many episodes does WORD a JCast Network Podcast have?

WORD a JCast Network Podcast has 49 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on September 26, 2013.

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Your Source for High Quality, Diverse On-Line Jewish Content

How often does WORD a JCast Network Podcast release new episodes?

WORD a JCast Network Podcast publishes weekly, based on its 49 episodes since October 2012.

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WORD a JCast Network Podcast is created and hosted by JCast Network.
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