The Koren Podcast

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Platoon Leader (Res.) Rabbi Avishai Magence Nov 15, 2023

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This week we are joined by our colleague and friend Rabbi Avishai Magence. Avishai is the projects director at Koren and, in normal life, is responsible for overseeing all of the ongoing projects at Koren. Since October 7th Avishai has been serving in the IDF reserves as a platoon leader in the defence of Israel. The current war is the fourth in which Avishai has been called up to serve with his unit.

We spoke to Avishai about his experiences over the past several weeks and asked him to share his Torah al regel ahat.

Listen now!

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As part of the Blue November initiative, Koren will be donating a portion of our proceeds to the IDF, displaced families, and other organizations working for the support and defense of Israel.

The Koren Podcast was written and hosted by Aryeh Grossman and Alex Drucker and was edited and produced by Alex Drucker. Artwork by Atara Suna. Music by Music Unlimited via pixabay.com

The Koren Podcast is part of the Koren Podcast Network, a division of Koren Publishers Jerusalem.

Aryeh Myers Oct 31, 2023

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We are joined this week by Aryeh Myers, a paramedic, and member of the International Relations department of Magen David Adom.

Aryeh has been working round the clock since October 7th and took some time out to speak with Aryeh and Alex about the heroic response of his colleagues, the hope Magen David Adom provides as an apolitical organization that brings members of all areas of Israeli society together.

Our hearts go out to Aryeh and the many thousands of employees and volunteers of MDA and the various other emergency response organizations who have been doing so much since the beginning of the war with Hamas.

Listen now as Aryeh Myers shares his Torah Al regel Ahat - standing on one leg.

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https://www.mdais.org/en/donation

The Koren Podcast was written and hosted by Aryeh Grossman and Alex Drucker and was edited and produced by Alex Drucker. Artwork by Atara Suna. Music by Music Unlimited via pixabay.com

The Koren Podcast is part of the Koren Podcast Network, a division of Koren Publishers Jerusalem.

Operation Swords of Iron Oct 18, 2023

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In place of a usual episode of the Koren Podcast Al Regel Ahat this week, Aryeh and Alex spent a journey back from an army base in Israel trying to process some of the events of the last couple of weeks.

We want to thank all of the people on the front lines fighting for Israel's safety, and all those in the diaspora who have moved mountains to assist in whatever way they can.

Please consider donating to the Siddurim for Tzahal Project to help spiritually arm our soldiers.

https://my.israelgives.org/en/fundme/Tefilla

Dr. Erica Brown Oct 03, 2023

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Moadim Lesimha, a gut moed, and hag sameah!
On this week's episode of The Koren Podcast Al Regel Ahat, we spoke with Dr. Erica Brown, Vice Provost for Values and Leadership at Yeshiva University and founding Director of the Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks Herenstein Center for Values and Leadership as well as a world-renowned speaker, teacher, and author of some 15 books.

Dr. Brown's latest book Ecclesiastes and the Search for Meaning is the newest addition to the Maggid Studies in Tanakh Series. In Ecclesiastes, Dr. Brown shows the depth, relevance, and hidden lessons in the oft-ignored sefer.

Our conversation is in turn uplifting, inspiring, profound, and enlightening.

Listen now as Dr. Erica Brown shares her Torah Al regel Ahat - standing on one leg.

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https://korenpub.com/collections/dr-erica-brown/products/ecclesiastes

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https://korenpub.com/collections/maggid-studies-in-tanakh

https://www.yu.edu/sacks-center

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The Koren Podcast was written and hosted by Aryeh Grossman and Alex Drucker and is edited and produced by Alex Drucker. Artwork by Atara Suna. Music by Music Unlimited via pixabay.com

The Koren Podcast is part of the Koren Podcast Network, a division of Koren Publishers Jerusalem.

Rabbi Michael Rosensweig - Yom Kippur Special Sep 20, 2023

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What an honor it was to spend some time before Yom Kippur speaking with Rabbi Michael Rosensweig!
Rabbi Rosensweig is one of the Roshei Yeshiva of Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary (RIETS) and the author of the new, best-selling, book Mimini Mikhael: Essays on Yom Kippur and Teshuvah

He is also the rebbe of dozens, if not hundreds, of Rabbis, teachers, communal leaders, and scholars including many of our own authors and colleagues here at Koren Jerusalem.

Listen now as Rabbi Rosensweig teaches us his whole Torah standing on one leg - al regel ahat.

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The Koren Podcast was written and hosted by Aryeh Grossman and Alex Drucker and is edited and produced by Alex Drucker. Artwork by Atara Suna. Music by Music Unlimited via pixabay.com

The Koren Podcast is part of the Koren Podcast Network, a division of Koren Publishers Jerusalem.

Rabbi Dr Jacob J Schacter - Rosh HaShana Special Sep 12, 2023

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We're back from summer break and jumping straight back into things with this week's guest, Rabbi Dr. Jacob J. Schacter.
Rabbi Schacter is the author of the introduction and commentary to the new Reid Family Edition Koren Selihot, an accomplished historian, and beloved teacher and rabbi. There is no one better to inspire you ahead of the High Holidays this year.

Listen now as Rabbi Dr. Schacter teaches his whole Torah standing on one leg - al regel ahat!

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https://korenpub.com/collections/selihot-1

The Koren Podcast was written and hosted by Aryeh Grossman and Alex Drucker and is edited and produced by Alex Drucker. Artwork by Atara Suna. Music by Music Unlimited via pixabay.com

The Koren Podcast is part of the Koren Podcast Network, a division of Koren Publishers Jerusalem.

Rabbi David Fohrman Aug 08, 2023

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We've been asking our guests to teach us the whole Torah standing on one leg inspired by the story of Hillel and Shammai, but where did Hillel get his now famous answer? Surely Rabbi Akiva's similar maxim makes more sense!

Rabbi David Fohrman, the founder of AlephBeta, thinks that Hillel gets his answer from an unexpected, and deeply profound source.

Listen now as Rabbi Fohrman teaches the whole Torah standing on one leg - al regel ahat!

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Books by Rabbi Fohrman - https://korenpub.com/collections/rabbi-david-fohrman

https://www.alephbeta.org/

Aleph Beta Podcasts - https://www.alephbeta.org/playlist/hidden-structure-of-ten-commandments

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parsha-lab-from-aleph-beta/id1331532911

https://www.alephbeta.org/playlist/a-book-like-no-other

Alex's Water Bottle - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BN43YTS4?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

The Koren Podcast was written and hosted by Aryeh Grossman and Alex Drucker and is edited and produced by Alex Drucker. Artwork by Atara Suna. Music by Music Unlimited via pixabay.com

The Koren Podcast is part of the Koren Podcast Network, a division of Koren Publishers Jerusalem.

Rabbi Meni Even Israel Jul 25, 2023

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What's it like to run an organization that is responsible for more Torah learning than any other in the world? How does one carry the mantle of an eminent father after their passing and continue their legacy for future generations?

Alex and Aryeh talked to Rabb Meni Even Israel, the director of the Steinsaltz Center and son of Rabbi Adin Even Israel Steinsaltz zt"l to hear what he has to say when asked to teach the whole Torah al regel ahat.

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https://steinsaltz-center.org/

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https://korenpub.com/collections/rabbi-adin-even-israel-steinsaltz

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The Koren Podcast was written and hosted by Aryeh Grossman and Alex Drucker and is edited and produced by Alex Drucker. Artwork by Atara Suna. Music by Music Unlimited via pixabay.com

The Koren Podcast is part of the Koren Podcast Network, a division of Koren Publishers Jerusalem.

Dr. Yael Ziegler Jul 11, 2023

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How can we relate to the 3 Weeks? What is the lesson to be learned from Tisha B'Av? Is there a universal message to the book of Eikha (Lamentations) or is it something to read just once a year?

We were joined by Dr. Yael Ziegler to talk to gain inspiration, and direction for this time of year. Yael's unique approach to the book of Eikha and how it relates to the rest of Tanakh, as well as revealing themes that are mirrored in the daily prayers shines a new light on the darkest period of the Jewish calendar.

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Lamentations: Faith in a Turbulent World

Ruth: From Alienation to Monarchy

https://korenpub.com/collections/3-weeks-and-9-av

The Koren Podcast was written and hosted by Aryeh Grossman and Alex Drucker and is edited and produced by Alex Drucker. Artwork by Atara Suna. Music by Music Unlimited via pixabay.com

The Koren Podcast is part of the Koren Podcast Network, a division of Koren Publishers Jerusalem.

Sam Lebens Jun 27, 2023

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Is theology dead?

Sam Lebens would have us think not.

We had an unbelievable conversation with Sam Lebens as he taught us his whole Torah standing on one leg, al regel ahat!

Listen now as we talk theology, philosophy, football, books, comedy, and more!

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A Guide for the Jewish Undecided by Samuel Lebens

The God Desire by David Baddiel

The Koren Podcast was written and hosted by Aryeh Grossman and Alex Drucker and is edited and produced by Alex Drucker. Artwork by Atara Suna. Music by Music Unlimited via pixabay.com

The Koren Podcast is part of the Koren Podcast Network, a division of Koren Publishers Jerusalem.