Jewish Identity

TJS S6E21 The Final Episode of The Jewish Story

There is no way to give closure to six seasons of a story, but you have to try! Here is an interview with Rav Mike Feuer that looks back on the lessons of Jewish history and reflects on the challenges of today. It also announces tomorrow’s new project – so stay tuned for more amazing…

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TJS S6 Interlude – Future of American Zionism

Rav Mike Feuer speaks at Valley Beit Midrash in an event co-sponsored by Temple Chai entitled “Is There a Future for American Zionism? American Zionism in the Era of the Ethnic State.” Image: Public Domain Dedication. Public Use Notice of Limitations: www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright

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TJS S6 interview with Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz

Rav Mike Feuer interviews educator and activist Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz and discuss what it means to be both progressive and orthodox in the Jewish world, as well as his vision of the Jewish story, Israel and Zionism past present and future.

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TJS S6 interlude: The Crisis of Israeli Sovereignty

A live webinar on behalf of for Fuel For Truth: Israel Education & Advocacy Training, on “The Crisis of Israeli Sovereignty.” First Rav Mike lays out his innovative approach to three dimensions in which sovereignty is exercised – territorial, economic and cultural. Then in the question and answer he engages the judicial reform protests, the…

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TJS S6 interlude – The Age of Prophecy

Here is an interview with my dear friend and co-author Dave Mason. In it we explore imagination as a tool of spirituality, the challenges of co-writing a novel and the idea of an Age of Prophecy. Join the Age of Prophecy 7-day challenge at theageofprophecy.com/self-fulfilling-prophecy/

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TJS S6 Interview with Rabbi Aharon Ariel Lavi

Here is an interview with Rabbi Aharon Ariel Lavi, of Hakhel: The Jewish Intentional Communities Incubator in the Diaspora, an expert on the biblical sabbatical year – shemitta. This is our first taste of a “future vision” for the Jewish people, as well as some stirring thoughts for Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.

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TJS S6E1 Prologue: A new perspective

Season six has finally begun! Here is a prologue to help frame the chapter to come. In it I touch on the power of prophetic sight, the book of Daniel and why in the month of Elul we say that the king is in the field. image from: www.flickr.com/photos/nasawebbte…scope/52212049510license: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/legalcode

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TJS S5 Conclusion – an end and a beginning

All things good things must come to an end, so here is the concluding episode of season 5. In it you will find an exploration of how to relate to the brokenness of the world, some thoughts on our present posture and even hints about what the future might hold. See you in the fall!

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TJS S5 Interlude Historical Obligations Yom Ha’atzmaut 5782

The RRG Bet Midrash Torah Cafe hosts Rav Mike Feuer for a live word of Torah on Yom Haatzmaut – Israel Independence Day. How does history create obligations, and why is it important to rejoice? If you want to discover the connection between gratitude and redemption, listen all the way to the end of this…

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TJS S5 Interlude: Empires come, empires go

Many people look at the world today and feel the foundations of American power shaking – and most are afraid. Here is an episode about empires, made in the spirit of Hanukkah. Rav Mike takes a look backward to seek wisdom for survival in imperial transitions Am Yisrael has weathered in the past, touches on…

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