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Everything Jewish - 10 Minutes at a Time
Welcome to Everything Jewish – 10 Minutes at a Time! A podcast about Judaism, Jewish history, Jewish culture, religion, traditions, literature, holidays, and the fascinating world of Jewish life—all in about ten minutes at a time. Whether you're Jewish, Jew-curious, or simply interested in learning about Judaism and Jewish culture, each bite-sized episode explores a different topic in a clear, engaging, and approachable way. Discover the stories, people, ideas, beliefs, customs, and cultural…
Episodes
- Everything Jewish - 10 Minutes at a Time
Rabbi Ishmael in 10 Minutes
Today's episode is about Rabbi Ishmael ben Elisha, the profound third-generation Tanna of the 1st-2nd centuries CE whose logical, humane approach to Torah…
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Yosef ben Chalafta in 10 Minutes
Today's episode is about Rabbi Yose ben Halafta — also known as Rabbi Yose or Yosef ben Chalafta — one of the most frequently cited Tannaim whose voice echoes…
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Rabbi Meir in 10 Minutes
Today's episode is about Rabbi Meir, the brilliant second-century Tanna whose genius illuminated the entire Oral Torah and whose teachings form the backbone of…
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Yehuda HaNasi in 10 MInutes
Today's episode is about Yehuda HaNasi, the towering sage and leader also known as Rebbi or Rabbeinu HaKadosh, whose extraordinary life bridged the eras of the…
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Shammai in 10 Minutes
We're talking about Shammai—Hillel's sharp-edged counterpart and the original "tough love" rabbi. While Hillel said "be nice," Shammai said "be precise." He's…
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Hillel the Elder in 10 Minutes
We're spending time with the one and only Hillel the Elder—the sage of sages, the king of calm, and the master of turning Torah into tweet-sized wisdom 2,000…
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Shimon bar Yochai in 10 Minutes
This week, we're lighting a spiritual fire with Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai—the Talmudic sage, mystic legend, and star of every Lag BaOmer bonfire. Known for…
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Rabbi Akiva in 10 Minutes
We're talking about the rockstar of the Talmud: Rabbi Akiva—the shepherd-turned-scholar who didn't even learn the aleph-bet until age 40 and still became one…
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Joshua in 10 Minutes
We're marching into the man who is the focus of Book of Joshua, who took the reins from Moses and led the Israelites into the Promised Land. Joshua: warrior…
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The Chosen, by Chaim Potok, in 10 Minutes
We're stepping into the baseball fields, yeshiva halls, and quiet living rooms of 1940s Brooklyn with The Chosen—Chaim Potok's beloved novel about friendship…
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Man's Search for Meaning, by Victor Frankl, in 10 Minutes
What gives life meaning—even in the darkest places on Earth? That's the question at the heart of Man's Search for Meaning, Viktor Frankl's powerful memoir and…
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Maus, by Art Spiegelman, in 10 MInutes
This week, we're diving into Maus—Art Spiegelman's groundbreaking graphic novel that somehow manages to tell a Holocaust survivor's story through… cartoon mice…
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Night, by Elie Wiesel, in 10 Minutes
In this episode, we explore Night—Elie Wiesel's haunting and unforgettable memoir of surviving the Holocaust. Written with searing honesty and devastating…
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Hannah Arendt in 10 Minutes
Witness the "thinker without a banister" in our episode on Hannah Arendt, one of the most influential and controversial political theorists of the 20th…
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Chavot HaLevavot (Duties of the Heart) in 10 Minutes
We're diving into Chovot HaLevavot—"Duties of the Heart"—the medieval Jewish guidebook that basically says, "It's nice that you keep kosher… but how's your…
- Everything Jewish - 10 Minutes at a Time
Lamed Vavniks (The 36 Righteous Souls) in 10 Minutes
What if the fate of the entire world depended on 36 totally anonymous, totally humble people who have no idea they're saving humanity? Welcome to the legend of…
- Everything Jewish - 10 Minutes at a Time
Orchot Tzaddikim (The Ways of the Righteous) in 10 Minutes
We're opening up Orchot Tzaddikim—"The Ways of the Righteous"—a medieval Jewish guide to character development that's part moral compass, part emotional…
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Tomer Devorah (The Palm Tree of Deborah) in 10 Minutes
What happens when 16th-century Jewish mysticism meets self-help manual? You get Tomer Devorah—"The Palm Tree of Deborah"—a short but powerful guide to becoming…
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Sefer HaKabbalah in 10 Minutes
This week, we're diving into Sefer HaKabbalah—not the red-string, mysticism kind of Kabbalah, but the "here's how we kept Jewish tradition going, one rabbi at…
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Megillat Taanit (Book of Fasting) in 10 Minutes
You've heard of the Jewish calendar full of fast days—but what about the one that's all party? Enter Megillat Taanit—the original "No Fasting Allowed" scroll…
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The Splitting of the Red Sea in 10 Minutes
What happens when there's nowhere left to run—when the sea is in front of you and everything behind you is closing in? In this episode, we explore the dramatic…
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Sefer Yosippon in 10 Minutes
Move over, Josephus—Sefer Yosippon is here with all the drama of Jewish history, just with a bit more medieval flair and fewer footnotes. Written in Hebrew by…
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Seder Olam Rabbah in 10 Minutes
What do you get when the rabbis try to write the ultimate Jewish history timeline—from Adam to Bar Kochba—without Google, Wikipedia, or a single sticky note?…
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Sefer Tanchuma in 10 Minutes
We're cracking open Midrash Tanchuma—a classic rabbinic text that's part sermon, part story, part spiritual rollercoaster. Named after Rabbi Tanchuma (who…
- Everything Jewish - 10 Minutes at a Time
Pirkei Avot (Ethics of the Fathers) in 10 Minutes
We're opening up Pirkei Avot—a.k.a. "Ethics of the Fathers," a.k.a. "That one book everyone quotes at bar mitzvahs." But don't let the name fool you—this isn't…
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Midrash HaRabbah in 10 Minutes
Get ready to meet the granddaddy of all midrashim: Midrash Rabbah! This isn't just one book—it's a whole anthology of rabbinic commentary and storytelling…
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Sefer HaAggadah in 10 Minutes
What do you get when you mix ancient rabbis, wild imagination, and stories that range from deeply profound to delightfully bizarre? You get Sefer…
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Mesilat Yesharim (The Path of the Upright) in 10 Minutes
What if spiritual growth wasn't about inspiration—but about a brutally clear roadmap that tells you exactly where you are, what's wrong, and what comes next?…
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Shaarei Teshuva in 10 Minutes
What if repentance isn't a moment of guilt—but a structured, demanding, and deeply hopeful process of personal rebuilding? In this episode, we dive into…
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Martin Buber in 10 Minutes
Meet the philosopher of dialogue in our episode on Martin Buber, the 20th-century thinker who transformed how we understand human relationships. In this…
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The 10 Sephirot in 10 Minutes
What if the universe runs on ten hidden settings—like a divine soundboard quietly shaping everything from love and power to wisdom and mercy? In this episode…
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The Sefer Yetzirah in 10 Minutes
What if the universe was created not with bricks or atoms—but with letters, numbers, and sound? In this episode, we dive into Sefer Yetzirah, one of Judaism's…
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The Guide for the Perplexed by Maimonides in 10 Minutes
What if faith and reason aren't enemies—but two languages trying to describe the same truth? In this episode, we open The Guide for the Perplexed, the bold and…
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Musar in 10 Minutes
What if self-improvement wasn't about life hacks or hustle—but about reshaping your character, one trait at a time, with brutal honesty and compassion? In this…
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The Mishneh Torah in 10 Minutes
What if all of Jewish law—its arguments, tangents, and centuries of debate—were distilled into one audacious, crystal-clear code? In this episode, we dive into…
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Bible Codes in 10 Minutes
What if the Torah isn't just read left to right—but also mined, decoded, and sliced open like a cosmic crossword puzzle? In this episode, we dive into the…
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The Tur in 10 Minutes
What if Jewish law were reorganized not as a philosophical system or a debate hall, but as a practical roadmap for real life—from waking up in the morning to…
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Jewish Literalism in 10 Minutes
What happens when a tradition built on questioning runs headfirst into the idea of taking every biblical word literally? In this episode, we dive into Jewish…
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Who Wrote the Bible (Traditional Views, Biblical Criticism, and the Documentary Hypothesis) in 10 Minutes
What if the Bible didn't drop from heaven as a single, seamless book—but was edited, stitched, and shaped over centuries by multiple voices with very human…
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Tanya in 10 Minutes
What if the biggest spiritual battlefield isn't the heavens—but your own head on a random Tuesday afternoon? In this episode, we crack open The Tanya, the…
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The Etz Chaim by The Arizal (Rabbi Luria) in 10 Minutes
What if creation itself unfolded like a dramatic plot twist—light exploding, vessels shattering, and humanity handed the ultimate repair job? In this episode…
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The Sefer HaChinuch in 10 Minutes
What if the commandments aren't just rules to follow—but a carefully engineered training program for becoming a better human being? In this episode, we explore…
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The Shulchan Aruch in 10 Minutes
In this episode, we pull up a chair to the Shulchan Aruch, the 16th-century halachic code that became the set table of Jewish law—complete with rules, rituals…
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Lashon Hara (Gossip / The Evil Tongue) in 10 Minutes
In this episode, we dive into the world of lashon hara, the Jewish concept of harmful speech—gossip, negativity, and those little comments that can cause big…
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Tznius (Jewish Modesty) in 10 Minutes
In this episode, we explore the layered world of tznius, the Jewish concept of modesty that goes far beyond hemlines and dress codes. We'll look at where the…
- Everything Jewish - 10 Minutes at a Time
Tikkun Olam in 10 Minutes
In this episode, we unpack the modern Jewish mantra of tikkun olam—the call to "repair the world" that has become a guiding phrase for everything from charity…
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Teshuvah in 10 Minutes
In this episode, we dive into the heart of teshuvah, the Jewish practice of return, repair, and starting over that transforms the High Holidays—and really, all…
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Tashlich in 10 Minutes
In this episode, we stroll down to the nearest body of water for Tashlich, the Rosh Hashanah ritual where Jews symbolically cast off their mistakes and start…
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The Sukkah in 10 Minutes
In this episode, we step into the leafy, cozy world of the sukkah—the temporary hut that turns backyards, balconies, and driveways into joyful holiday spaces…
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The Crusades and the Jews in 10 Minutes
Witness the moment when the "Golden Age" of European Jewish life collided with a surge of religious fanaticism in our episode on The Crusades and the Jews…
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The Jewish Star (Magen David) in 10 Minutes
In this episode, we trace the journey of the Magen David—the six-pointed star that went from a quiet decorative motif to the most recognizable symbol of Jewish…
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The Jubilee Year (Yovel) in 10 Minutes
In this episode, we explore the bold and beautiful vision of the Jubilee Year, the biblical cycle that hits the cosmic reset button every fifty years—freeing…
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Shmita in 10 Minutes
In this episode, we dig into the ancient yet surprisingly radical idea of Shmita—the sabbatical year when the land of Israel gets to take a breather, debts are…
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Bagels in 10 Minutes
In this episode, we bite into the chewy, golden world of bagels—the beloved Jewish bread that went from Old World staple to global breakfast superstar. We'll…
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Shabbat Dinner in 10 Minutes
In this episode, we pull up a chair to the heart of Jewish home life: Shabbat dinner—that weekly moment when the candles glow, the challah shines, and the…
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The Siddur in 10 Minutes
Embark on a journey through the "spiritual encyclopedia" of the Jewish people as we explore the history and architecture of the Siddur, the traditional daily…
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Shabbos Goys in 10 Minutes
In this episode, we explore the colorful world of the Shabbos goy—the non-Jewish neighbor, friend, or sometimes even celebrity who lends a helping hand with…
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The Sanhedrin in 10 Minutes
In this episode, we step into the chambers of the Sanhedrin, the ancient Jewish high court that once served as the brain, backbone, and legal heartbeat of…
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Refusniks in 10 Minutes
In this episode, we shine a spotlight on the refuseniks—the Soviet Jews who dared to apply for exit visas, were denied, and suddenly found themselves turned…
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Niddah (Jewish Family Purity Laws) in 10 Minutes
In this episode, we explore the world of niddah, the set of Jewish family purity laws that have shaped intimate life, ritual practice, and community norms for…