Making modern meaning from ancient texts! Each week Rabbi Micah Streiffer discusses the weekly Torah portion in about 7 to 10 minutes, through liberal Jewish eyes. We weave together philosophy, spirituality, tradition, and social justice - and derive meaning for today‘s life from our sacred sources. Longer episodes include a bonus interview with leading rabbis and Jewish thought leaders. Seven Minute Torah is a production of LAASOK, the liberal Beit Midrash ("House of Study"). Contact us at info@laasok.org with comments or questions.
Episodes
Friday Jun 19, 2020
Friday Jun 19, 2020
How believing that it is possible to learn and grow can transform a person's - or a country's - abilities. A 7-minute explanation of the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Micah Streiffer.
Friday Jun 12, 2020
Friday Jun 12, 2020
An exploration of this week's Torah portion (as always, in 7 minutes) and what it has to say about racism.
Friday Jun 05, 2020
Friday Jun 05, 2020
What guidance does Judaism have to offer the conversation about racism in our society? A 7-minute exploration of the weekly Torah portion.
Thursday May 28, 2020
Thursday May 28, 2020
What do ice cream and Jewish learning have to do with one another? A 7-minute explanation of Shavuot, Judaism festival of thankfulness, tradition, and sweet treats.
Friday May 22, 2020
Friday May 22, 2020
The desert is a symbol for times of uncertainty. What can we learn from this week's Torah portion, and from the famous story of Nachshon, about community during the pandemic. A seven-minute exploration of the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Micah Streiffer.
Friday May 15, 2020
Friday May 15, 2020
Judaism encourages us to build a relationship of connection and respect with the earth. A 7-minute exploration of the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Micah Streiffer.
Friday May 08, 2020
Friday May 08, 2020
This week's Torah portion teaches about how to find meaning and holiness through everyday actions. A seven-minute discussion with Rabbi Micah Streiffer.
Thursday Apr 30, 2020
Thursday Apr 30, 2020
Why it helps, in frustrating moments, to remember that other people are doing the best they can.
Friday Apr 24, 2020
Friday Apr 24, 2020
The Torah has a message about how to deal with infectious disease. Turns out it's a message that is still relevant today. A 7-minute exploration of the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Micah Streiffer.
Friday Apr 17, 2020
Friday Apr 17, 2020
How we can all be agents of holiness during difficult times. A 7-minute discussion of the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Micah Streiffer. Plus a joke from TV's "West Wing!"