Jewish Ideas to Change the World
A podcast by Valley Beit Midrash
956 Episodes
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How Do We Remain Optimistic in These Troubling Times?
Published: 7/19/2024 -
The Torah of Rav Yehuda Leon Ashkenazi: A Conversation with Rav Gavriel Reiss
Published: 7/16/2024 -
A Settler's View and Journey on Peace
Published: 7/15/2024 -
6 Knocks of Repentance- What Are the Critical Lessons Israeli Society Needs to Learn After October 7th?
Published: 7/8/2024 -
Putting Your Money Where Your Soul Is: Jewish Wisdom and Socially Responsible Investing
Published: 7/5/2024 -
Jewish Teachings and Climate Action
Published: 6/27/2024 -
What’s A Nice Jewish Girl Like You Doing In A Place Like This? Jews, Prison, and Spirituality
Published: 6/27/2024 -
In the Beginnings: The Dual Foundations of Judaism
Published: 6/11/2024 -
Sovereignty, Violence, and Morality: Zionism and the Ethics of Judaism
Published: 6/11/2024 -
Embracing Impermanence for Mindful Living
Published: 6/5/2024 -
Our Relationship to Time Reflected in the Counting of the Omer
Published: 5/28/2024 -
Beyond Cleaning Our Room: Responsibilities and Opportunities in Honoring Our Parents As They Age
Published: 5/22/2024 -
What is Heroism for American Jews Today?
Published: 5/21/2024 -
A Conversation with Rabbi Mike Feuer: What Does Victory Look Like in Today’s Israel-Gaza War?
Published: 5/20/2024 -
Compassion, Kindness & Dignity
Published: 5/14/2024 -
This Antisemitic Moment on the College Campus: An Analysis of the Hostility and Hatred Directed at Jewish Students
Published: 5/7/2024 -
How Were Women the Heroines of the Passover Story and What Rituals Have We Taken on to Honor Them?
Published: 5/2/2024 -
How History and Genetics Define Jewish Diversity and Identity
Published: 4/22/2024 -
Seder 2024: How Do We Celebrate the Seder in a Time of Crisis? An Israeli Perspective
Published: 4/18/2024 -
Women’s Empowerment = Jewish Empowerment
Published: 4/8/2024
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