Jewish Ideas to Change the World
A podcast by Valley Beit Midrash
956 Episodes
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Israel at 77: Appreciating Dreams in a World of Challenges
Published: 4/30/2025 -
From the Shoah to October 7th: Perspectives on Jewish Survival
Published: 4/29/2025 -
The End of the Post-Holocaust Era: How October 7 Changed Everything
Published: 4/28/2025 -
Is There Still Hope for Israeli-Palestinian Coexistence? - Interview with Yossi Klein Halevi
Published: 4/24/2025 -
Was Moses a Prophet or a Rabbi?
Published: 4/24/2025 -
The Shabbat Parent: A Real Talk Book Talk with a Mom and Rabbanit
Published: 4/14/2025 -
Jewish Ethics: The Basics
Published: 4/11/2025 -
The Jews are a Nation Unlike All Others: Franz Rosenzweig on Jewish Uniqueness
Published: 4/11/2025 -
From History to Story: The Hagada’s Invitation to Imagination
Published: 3/31/2025 -
Shimon & Levi and the Massacre of Shechem
Published: 3/25/2025 -
Breaking Out of Personal and Family Patterns of Behavior: Esther as a Model of Growth and Courage
Published: 3/17/2025 -
Behind the Veil: Esther’s Subtle Genius in the Purim Story
Published: 3/17/2025 -
God is in the Details: Jewish Law in Search of the Ideal
Published: 3/7/2025 -
The Place of All Possibility: Cultivating Creativity Through Ancient Jewish Wisdom
Published: 2/28/2025 -
Sacred Soundtrack: The Poetry and Music of Piyut from Jewish Communities Around the World
Published: 2/25/2025 -
The Midwives' Escape: From Egypt to Jericho - An Interview with Maggie Anton
Published: 2/19/2025 -
Avraham: What is the Source of His Faith?
Published: 2/14/2025 -
How Responsa Make Meaning: The Case of Non-Jewish Holidays
Published: 2/7/2025 -
Sherman Minkoff Memorial Lecture: The Constitution and its Demand for Radical Empathy
Published: 2/6/2025 -
Hope: An Interview with Rabbi Jack Moline
Published: 2/5/2025
Jewish Ideas to Change the World delivers thought-provoking content by leading Jewish thinkers with diverse perspectives and backgrounds. It is produced by Valley Beit Midrash. Valley Beit Midrash (VBM) is dedicated to social justice as driven by Torah ethics. VBM's mission is to improve lives through Jewish learning, direct action, and leadership development. Listen to VBM's other podcasts: • Social Justice in the Parsha (weekly divrei Torah by Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz) • Pearls of Jewish Wisdom on Living with Kindness (Rabbi Shmuly's class series) Stay Connected: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org Attended virtual programs live by becoming a member for just $18 per month: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member