S1E12 · · 55:43
Why isn’t mysticism a more central piece of the contemporary religious experience? In this episode, Rav David Silverstein is joined by Rav Dovid’l Weinberg to explore the theological...
S1E11 · · 51:00
In the current Israeli government, a distinct form of messianic religious Zionism is prevalent. However, what are the other religious Zionist models? In this episode, Rav David Silve...
S1E10 · · 56:42
Why isn’t the study of Mussar a more central component of the Orthodox curriculum? In this episode, Rav David Silverstein is joined by Rav Judah Dardik to discuss his unique Mussar c...
S1E9 · · 57:13
What makes human beings unique? Does Judaism think that an AI machine can acquire a soul? In this episode, Rav David Silverstein is joined by Dr. Aaron Segal of Hebrew University to...
S1E8 · · 52:53
Why do Jews pray? Is the prayer experience valuable only to those who have devout faith? In this episode, Rav David Silverstein is joined by Rav Dovid'l Weinberg for a discussion abo...
S1E7 · · 36:39
Rabbi Shimon Gershon Rosenberg (Rav Shagar) was one of the most influential Religious Zionist thinkers. In this episode, Rav David Silverstein is joined by Yeshivat Orayta alum Rav L...
S1E6 · · 46:23
How are the details of halakhic life related to the Torah's larger vision for society? In this podcast, Rav David Silverstein and Rav Yitzchak Blau address this question while provid...
S1E5 · · 45:14
In a provocative essay, Ben Shapiro claims that "the Torah’s worldview is most valuable precisely where there is controversy." He then accuses Orthodox leaders of an unwillingness to...
S1E4 · · 47:11
Rav Yitzchak Blau and Rav David Silverstein reflect on how their upbringings ground their respective worldviews, chart how their beliefs about belief have shifted over time, and disc...
S1E3 · · 38:33
Israel's Declaration of Independence describes a nation founded on values "as envisaged by the prophets of Israel" yet stops short of any mention of democracy. What does this mean fo...
S1E2 · · 45:03
Rav Dovid'l Weinberg and Rav David Silverstein consider the idiosyncrasies of Rav Kook's writing style and the reasons why his Torah isn't studied widely outside of Israel. Then, the...
S1E1 · · 39:47
Rav David Silverstein and Rav Gavriel Singer discuss their personal preparations for the Yamim Noraim, selichot nusach preferences, teshuva reading lists, innovative simanim minhagim...
S1Trailer · · 01:00
Introducing Tzarich Iyun. Stay tuned for the first episode, premiering in the coming weeks.