Explore every episode of the podcast Seven Minutes of Jewish Spirituality
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| America at 250 | 30 Jun 2026 | 00:08:56 | |
Reflecting on the promise of The United States of America | |||
| When bad things happen... | 23 Jun 2026 | 00:09:56 | |
The Jewish response to tragedy | |||
| Diversity | 16 Jun 2026 | 00:10:44 | |
What does Judaism have to say about diversity? | |||
| Ehyeh Asher Ehyeh | 09 Jun 2026 | 00:08:46 | |
"I will be what I will be" | |||
| Will you notice? | 02 Jun 2026 | 00:07:21 | |
The bush was burning forever....and Moses noticed it. | |||
| Can an emotion be commanded? | 26 May 2026 | 00:10:20 | |
We ask the question if an emotion can be commanded? | |||
| Just a Simple Rock | 19 May 2026 | 00:11:13 | |
Just a simple rock....that contains a diamond! | |||
| A Poetic Symphony | 12 May 2026 | 00:08:09 | |
The liturgy presents us with a psalm for every day of the week. Upon analysis, we see that we are presented with a poetic symphony of grandeur, frustration, and, ultimately, hope. | |||
| Free Choice? | 05 May 2026 | 00:08:48 | |
What does Judaism say about free will? | |||
| A quote by Hugo Bergman | 28 Apr 2026 | 00:08:31 | |
There must be good in the world | |||
| Yom HaZikaron - Day of Remembrance | 21 Apr 2026 | 00:09:19 | |
Today is Yom HaZikaron....a day for remembering | |||
| Caregiving in Jewish Tradition | 14 Apr 2026 | 00:09:42 | |
Learning to be a caregiver and to accept caregiving as well. | |||
| The Eighth Day | 07 Apr 2026 | 00:10:38 | |
What? Passover is EIGHT DAYS LONG??? oh yes..... | |||
| Broken Matza and Maror | 31 Mar 2026 | 00:11:02 | |
What is the meaning of broken matza and bitter herbs? | |||
| Seder time....again??? | 24 Mar 2026 | 00:08:56 | |
Why do we need to repeat this story again this year? Didn't we hear it just last year? | |||
| A taste of Deeper Meanings of Passover | 17 Mar 2026 | 00:09:30 | |
Tonight a small tase of our longer class that is upcoming. On Thursday night I will present here a longer class called "Deeper Meanings of Passover". Watch for it here on podcasts or on YouTube. | |||
| Einstein | 10 Mar 2026 | 00:11:25 | |
What does Einstein have to teach us about our eternal soul? | |||
| Esther's Brave Words | 03 Mar 2026 | 00:08:07 | |
Will Esther inspire us? | |||
| Getting Down and Dirty | 24 Feb 2026 | 00:06:44 | |
We're wrestlers, after all. | |||
| Grappling with Difficult Stories | 10 Feb 2026 | 00:06:24 | |
Why are we given such difficult stories of our ancestors? How are we to understand these difficulties? | |||
| A visit to Israel | 03 Feb 2026 | 00:11:26 | |
Reactions to my recent visit to Israel | |||
| Creating a New World | 27 Jan 2026 | 00:11:51 | |
On Rosh Hashanah we not only celebrate a new year but we create a new world full of possibilities. | |||
| Family and Friends | 20 Jan 2026 | 00:08:41 | |
Just a reflection on family, friends and community | |||
| Each of us is Unique | 13 Jan 2026 | 00:07:33 | |
A quote from Martin Buber | |||
| Unfolding Mysteries | 06 Jan 2026 | 00:08:43 | |
Our lives are full of mysteries that unfold before our very eyes. Why should we be surprised that beyond our physical life, mysteries can continue to unfold? | |||
| We Live in Two Worlds | 30 Dec 2025 | 00:05:56 | |
This week, we feel the dichotomy between the secular calendar and the religious calendar. | |||
| Not by might, Not by power but by your Spirit | 23 Dec 2025 | 00:05:37 | |
From the prophet Zechariah | |||
| The Problem of Evil | 16 Dec 2025 | 00:11:38 | |
Why does evil exist in the world? | |||
| A Jewish View of finding meaning in Life | 09 Dec 2025 | 00:10:41 | |
Reflecting on how Judaism addresses meaning in life | |||
| We are reminders of God? | 02 Dec 2025 | 00:09:33 | |
A thought from Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel | |||
| Its Thanksgiving Time! | 25 Nov 2025 | 00:09:56 | |
To give thanksgiving in Judaism | |||
| The Life of Sarah | 11 Nov 2025 | 00:10:45 | |
What can we learn from a single verse about the life of our ancestor Sarah? | |||
| Abraham's Blessing | 04 Nov 2025 | 00:10:36 | |
Genesis 12:2 records a special blessing to Abraham. What do we learn from this? | |||
| Noah and God | 28 Oct 2025 | 00:07:30 | |
Its not an easy story....so what do we do? | |||
| What to do when you don't agree? | 21 Oct 2025 | 00:12:06 | |
Our tradition is full of ideas, verses and teachings that I do not agree with. | |||
| Kol Nidre | 30 Sep 2025 | 00:10:14 | |
There were changes to the Kol Nidre Prayer! | |||
| This too shall pass.... | 09 Sep 2025 | 00:07:55 | |
A short story about King Solomon | |||
| Days of Awe | 02 Sep 2025 | 00:06:37 | |
Let the sense of awe bring us together! | |||
| It's not about me....it's US. | 26 Aug 2025 | 00:10:45 | |
The spirit of this month of Elul and the Holidays | |||
| Does the Soul Survive? | 19 Aug 2025 | 00:11:14 | |
A bit about the soul...and its growth and everlasting existence. | |||
| Manna in the Desert | 12 Aug 2025 | 00:07:56 | |
Not just food...but spiritual nourishment | |||
| From Grief to Joy | 05 Aug 2025 | 00:07:15 | |
Our tradition takes us on a journey from grief to joy | |||
| Prayer for a New Month | 29 Jul 2025 | 00:09:51 | |
What do we wish for in life? The prayer for the new month provides us with a beautiful poetic vision of our desires for the month and for our lives. | |||
| Who is wealthy? | 22 Jul 2025 | 00:08:50 | |
A selection from Pirke Avot (4:2) | |||
| The Bedtime Prayer | 15 Jul 2025 | 00:11:39 | |
Calming prayer before bed | |||
| Mindful Presence | 08 Jul 2025 | 00:09:50 | |
Kavanah | |||
| Wisdom or Deeds? | 01 Jul 2025 | 00:09:12 | |
Pirke avot...chapter 3 | |||
| A Prayer for the State of Israel | 17 Jun 2025 | 00:17:36 | |
A little history of the prayer for the State of Israel...our prayer for peace. | |||
| To be a Witness | 10 Jun 2025 | 00:10:02 | |
The Shema - so central to our tradition | |||
| The Journey Ahead | 20 May 2025 | 00:08:11 | |
where are we heading? | |||