Jewish Ideas to Change the World
A podcast by Valley Beit Midrash
956 Episodes
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How Heschel Taught Me To Be An Artist
Published: 12/6/2021 -
The Pen and the Sword in the Warsaw Ghetto
Published: 12/6/2021 -
Honeybees and Torah
Published: 12/3/2021 -
40 Greatest Debates in Jewish History - Class 28 - Spinoza vs. the Rabbis of Amsterdam
Published: 12/2/2021 -
Hanukkah in the Bible?
Published: 12/2/2021 -
Parshat Mikeitz: On Food Justice
Published: 11/30/2021 -
40 Greatest Debates in Jewish History - Class 27 - What's the Purpose of Mitzvot?
Published: 11/29/2021 -
Parshat Vayeishev: On the Evils of Incarceration
Published: 11/22/2021 -
40 Greatest Debates in Jewish History - Class 26 - Body vs. Soul
Published: 11/18/2021 -
The Jewish Genius for Surviving Catastrophe
Published: 11/17/2021 -
Parshat Vayishlach: On Rape and Our Response to It
Published: 11/16/2021 -
How the Discoveries of Isaac Newton & Ferdinand Magellan Changed Halachic Definitions of Up & Down
Published: 11/15/2021 -
Embers of Pilgrimage – Interview with Dr. Eitan Fishbane on his new book!
Published: 11/12/2021 -
40 Greatest Debates in Jewish History! - Class 25 - Love: Emotion vs. Deed
Published: 11/12/2021 -
Parshat Vayeitzei: On Wage Theft and Labor Justice
Published: 11/9/2021 -
40 Greatest Debates in Jewish History! - Class 24 - Judging Others Favorably vs. Judging for Justice
Published: 11/9/2021 -
How Many Lovers Are in the Song of Songs?
Published: 11/3/2021 -
Parshat Toldot: On Hatred and What to Do With it
Published: 11/2/2021 -
40 Greatest Debates in Jewish History! - Class 23 - Prioritizing Poor vs. Equity Toward all Parties
Published: 10/30/2021 -
The Chassidic Story: A New Window to God
Published: 10/28/2021
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