Best Reinman Podcasts (2026)

In this episode, Rabbi Reinman discusses the purpose of the enslavement of the Jewish people in Egypt and how it transformed them. RabbiReinman.comBy Rabbi Yaakov Yosef Reinman

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The Destiny Project Podcast #10 Creeping Paganism 21:37

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In this episode, Rabbi Reinman presents the Rambam’s description of the gradual birth of paganism and explains the motivation of the council of elders that set the process into motion. CHAPTER TEN Creeping Paganism For the first few centuries after creation, the human race flourished. The population of the world grew exponentially, but it was still…

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The Destiny Project Podcast #18 Sibling Warfare 18:00

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In this episode, Rabbi Reinman describes the rivalry among Jacob’s children and the plot that resulted in Joseph being sold into slavery. Read full chapter and earlier chapters at www.rabbireinman.com. RabbiReinman.comBy Rabbi Yaakov Yosef Reinman

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The Destiny Project Podcast #16 Receptacles for the Torah 18:59

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In this episode, Rabbi Reinman shows how the Jewish people were designed from the very beginning to be receptacles for the Torah. The ideal candidates to receive the Torah would be a people with no identity, that are fully capable of being subservient to God with no ulterior motives other than wanting to be close to him. Read full chapter and earli…

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The Destiny Project Podcast #15 Camels and Philistines 25:04

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In this episode, Rabbi Reinman defends the authenticity of the biblical narratives and investigates the identity and origin of the Philistines. CHAPTER FIFTEEN Camels and Philistines In this chapter, we will focus on the first fifty years of Abraham’s presence in Canaan and its environs and examine some of the arguments of the Bibliophobes against …

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The Destiny Project Podcast #14 Babylonians and Hittites 31:21

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In this episode, Rabbi Reinman discusses the Babylonian invasion of Sodom and the reasons for the choice of a circuitous route of approach. As we follow Abraham into Canaan, we enter the world of the biblical narrative. It is not our purpose here to retell the story of the patriarchs, which is already very familiar to almost everyone who resides in…

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The Destiny Project Podcast #13 The Holy Land 35:17

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In this episode, Rabbi Reinman explains the concept of the holiness of Eretz Yisrael and how it impacts the current state of affairs in Israel. Read full chapter and earlier chapters at www.rabbireinman.com RabbiReinman.comBy Rabbi Yaakov Yosef Reinman

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The Destiny Project Podcast #12 The Chosen People 29:16

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In this episode, Rabbi Reinman describes the spread of paganism and discusses how it corrupted the human race and caused the decline of altruism and morality. CHAPTER ELEVEN The God Race If you ask people in the modern Western world today to describe a good person, most of them by far would respond that it’s a person who helps others. But you would…

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The Destiny Project Podcast #11 The God Race 17:43

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In this episode, Rabbi Reinman describes the spread of paganism and discusses how it corrupted the human race and caused the decline of altruism and morality. CHAPTER ELEVEN The God Race If you ask people in the modern Western world today to describe a good person, most of them by far would respond that it’s a person who helps others. But you would…

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The Destiny Project Podcast #9 The King Tut Syndrome 23:57

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Episode #9 The King Tut Syndrome In this episode, Rabbi Reinman discusses the attitude of modern academia to the ancient world and how this attitude facilitates the assault of biblical criticism on the Torah. CHAPTER 9 The King Tut Syndrome We begin our study of world history, and our search for the forces of destiny that shape its progress, with a…

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The Destiny Project - Podcast #8 The Prehistoric Period 15:48

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Episode #8 The Prehistoric Period In this episode, Rabbi Reinman demonstrates that the historical period began on the sixth day of creation, and he discusses the condition of the world during the prehistoric period. CHAPTER 8 The Prehistoric Period History began with creation. God created the universe ex nihilo, existence from non-existence. He cre…

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The Destiny Project - Podcast #7 Divine Intervention 27:01

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Episode #7 Divine Intervention One of the basic tenets of Classical Judaism is the belief in divine providence. After bringing the world into existence, God continues to guide it toward its ultimate destiny; nothing that transpires in the world can happen contrary to the will of God. At the same time, we believe that people have choice and free wil…

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The Destiny Project - Podcast #6 History Appreciation 20:55

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Episode #6 History Appreciation This study of world history is divided into four parts: Prologue, Ancient Times, Medieval Times and Modern Times. The purpose of the Prologue is to establish the foundations for the rest of the book, the prism through which the history of the world will be viewed. We have demonstrated that the forces that drive world…

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The Destiny Project - Podcast #5 The Strongest Evidence 40:46

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Episode # 5 The Strongest Evidence The second fundamental belief of Classical Judaism is that the Torah is the inviolate word of God, that it was given to the Jewish people at Mount Sinai after they emerged from centuries of bondage in Egypt. These events are recorded in the Torah, and we accept them as absolutely true. But how do we know that God …

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The Destiny Project - Podcast #1 The Imperial Quadrant 13:37

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The Destiny Project Episode #1 The Imperial Quadrant In this episode, Rabbi Reinman points out that there is an area of the world that project it power, hard and soft, to every corner of the globe and that world history takes place in this area. See more at Rabbireinman.com CHAPTER ONE The Imperial Quadrant Our study of world history and our search…

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The Destiny Project - Podcast #2 Houses in a Valley 18:08

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Episode #2 Houses in a Valley In this episode, Rabbi Reinman discusses the role of perspective and viewpoint in the study of history. One people’s best times may be the worst times for other people. CHAPTER 2 Houses in a Valley Previously, we presented two questions. One, which period of history could be considered the best time ever in human exper…

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The Destiny Project - Podcast #3 The House of Classical Judaism 30:58

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Episode #3 The House of Classical Judaism This episode presents the fundamental beliefs of Classical Judaism that form the prism through which its adherents view their own history and the history of the world at large. CHAPTER 3 The House of Classical Judaism What is the viewpoint of the House of Classical Judaism on the historical development of t…

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The Destiny Project - Podcast #4 The Purpose of Creation 28:38

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Episode # 4 The Purpose of Creation Before we can study the patterns of history and determine the forces that drive it, we have to identify the purpose of its existence. Coming from the House of Classical Judaism, we know that God created the world, but why did He create it? God is perfect. He has no needs, no wants in the human sense that derive f…

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The Destiny Project Podcast #17 Esau's Tears 25:51

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In this episode, Rabbi Reinman discusses the succession of the patriarchs and the raging conflict between Esau and Jacob over Isaac’s blessings. What was Esau great disappoint in losing out the birthright to Jacob, did he not have all the riches in the world? RabbiReinman.comBy Rabbi Yaakov Yosef Reinman

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The Destiny Project - Episode #2 Houses in a Valley 18:04

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In this episode, Rabbi Reinman discusses the role of perspective and viewpoint in the study of history. One people’s best times may be the worst times for other people. Previously, we presented two questions. Which period of history could be considered the best time ever in human experience? Two, if a 60-foot rope was attached to a rope stretched a…

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In this episode, Rabbi Reinman points out that there is an area of the world that projects its power, hard and soft, to every corner of the globe and that world history takes place in this area. Our study of world history and our search for the forces of destiny that shape its progress begin with two questions, or rather, a question and a riddle. T…

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Parshas Berachah – Superhuman Strength – Rabbi Yaakov Yosef Reinman 34:20

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Rabbi Yaakov Yosef Reinman ([email protected]) is a well-known talmid chacham, historian and author. This week he discusses: ɚ why we have no mitzvos on Shemini Atzeres. ɚ the relationship between Torah and mitzvos.. ɚ why the Torah ends with the breaking of the luchos.By Rabbi Yaakov Yosef Reinman

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Parshas Haazinu – The Pursuit of Happiness – Rabbi Yaakov Yosef Reinman 23:53

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Rabbi Yaakov Yosef Reinman ([email protected]) is a well-known talmid chacham, historian and author. This week he discusses: ɚ how the heavens and the earth bear witness. ɚ why Sukkos is considered a time of joy. ɚ why joy leads to divine inspiration.By Rabbi Yaakov Yosef Reinman

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Parshas Vayeilech – Ten Men in a Cemetery – Rabbi Yaakov Yosef Reinman 29:04

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Rabbi Yaakov Yosef Reinman ([email protected]) is a well-known talmid chacham, historian and author. This week he discusses: ɚ why Moshe’s instructions differed from Hashem’s. ɚ why we need forgiveness from other people. ɚ why we pray for the wrong things.By Rabbi Yaakov Yosef Reinman

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Parshas Nitzavim – The President’s Handshake – Rabbi Yaakov Yosef Reinman 24:54

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Rabbi Yaakov Yosef Reinman ([email protected]) is a well-known talmid chacham, historian and author. This week he discusses: ɚ how covenants obligate future generations. ɚ why Moshe didn’t mention the drinking of the water. ɚ why fear of Heaven is such a small thing.By Rabbi Yaakov Yosef Reinman

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Parshas Ki Savo – Why Insult the Bar-Mitzvah Boy? – Rabbi Yaakov Yosef Reinman 26:35

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Rabbi Yaakov Yosef Reinman ([email protected]) is a well-known talmid chacham, historian and author. This week he discusses: ɚ why we say good riddance at a bar-mitzvah. ɚ why our enemies scatter along seven roads. ɚ the curses not mentioned in the Torah.By Rabbi Yaakov Yosef Reinman

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Parshas Ki Seitzei – Gratitude from the Poor – Rabbi Yaakov Yosef Reinman 13:18

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Rabbi Yaakov Yosef Reinman ([email protected]) is a well-known talmid chacham, historian and author. This week he discusses: ɚ when the poor must bless those who gives them charity. ɚ how some Amalekites could survive total destruction. ɚ what is considered a letter in the Hebrew alphabet.…

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Parshas Shoftim – Excuses for Disobedience – Rabbi Yaakov Yosef Reinman 31:00

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Rabbi Yaakov Yosef Reinman ([email protected]) is a well-known talmid chacham, historian and author. This week he discusses: ɚ why no king was appointed for four hundred years. ɚ why the word horses takes different forms in the same passuk. ɚ how Shaul used eglah arufah to excuse his disobedience.…

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Parshas Re’eh – Don’t Forgive the Instigator – Rabbi Yaakov Yosef Reinman 16:36

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Rabbi Yaakov Yosef Reinman ([email protected]) is a well-known talmid chacham, historian and author. This week he discusses: ɚ if eating blood is enjoyable or disgusting. ɚ why we must forgive a person who apologizes. ɚ the punishment for a person who does not give charity.By Rabbi Yaakov Yosef Reinman

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Parshas Eikev – The Secret of Love – Rabbi Yaakov Yosef Reinman 20:26

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Rabbi Yaakov Yosef Reinman ([email protected]) is a well-known talmid chacham, historian and author. This week he discusses: ɚ how the new generation saw the wonders Hashem performed. ɚ how we can bring ourselves to love Hashem. ɚ why we need a promise that we will be rewarded.By Rabbi Yaakov Yosef Reinman

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Parshas Va’eschanan – Demanding Answers to Prayers – Rabbi Yaakov Yosef Reinman 19:18

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Rabbi Yaakov Yosef Reinman ([email protected]) is a well-known talmid chacham, historian and author. This week he discusses: ɚ why Moshe asked on three occasions if his prayers were accepted. ɚ why we must remember that the fire at Sinai rose to the sky. ɚ why the Torah uses words drawn from other languages.…

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Parshas Devarim – How Tall Was Og? – Rabbi Yaakov Yosef Reinman 25:45

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Rabbi Yaakov Yosef Reinman ([email protected]) is a well-known talmid chacham, historian and author. This week he discusses: ɚ if Moshe had a share in Eretz Yisrael. ɚ why the people thought Hashem hated them. ɚ why Og was a frightening adversary.By Rabbi Yaakov Yosef Reinman

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Parshas Masei – Marriage and Money – Rabbi Yaakov Yosef Reinman 17:05

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Rabbi Yaakov Yosef Reinman ([email protected]) is a well-known talmid chacham, historian and author. This week he discusses: ɚ why funerals in Egypt introduce the travels in the wilderness. ɚ why we must know what happened in Eilim and Refidim. ɚ why the daughters of Tzelafchad couldn’t marry out.…