Best Shma Podcasts (2025)

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R. Elazar Symon on the 10th of Tevet: “A Day of Hearing”: The Other Tevet Fast 9:44

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We know about the fasts that mark the destruction of the Temple from a prophecy of Zekhariah. While the Jewish exiles were in Babylon, the prophet was asked whether traditional fasts would continue to be observed. In his response, Zekhariah refers to four fast days.By Hadar Institute

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Time for Kriyas Shma Vayigash and Vayechi Rabbi Felman 16:46

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The Power of Shma Koleinu in Prayer 17:48

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In this insightful discussion on the 16th blessing of the Amida, Shma Koleinu, we explore the profound shift from specific requests to a broad, heartfelt plea for understanding from Hashem. This blessing emphasizes the importance of sincerity in prayer, inviting us to connect with God not just through our words, but through the emotional depths beh…

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You are CSK! 3:02

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If you like what you hear, it and I are made possible through the generous support of our volunteer contributors. Help us. To show your support, go to www.cskhouston.comBy Rabbi Scott Hausman-Weiss

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Learn to take Responsibility Vayigash. Rabbi Felman 16:19

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Mikveh 1:01:28

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Why, if the Messiah was without sin, did He purify Himself with Mikveh?By The Messianicc Jewish Moment

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Rabbi Falk /קבלת שבת/לכו נרננה/Go out and Sing 7:55

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R. Avital Hochstein on Parashat Vayigash: Three Paths to Closeness 11:24

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The word “vayigash” (“he approached”) opens one of the most dramatic scenes in the Torah: a climactic moment in the tense encounter between Yehudah, the brothers and Yosef, a moment in which the fate of the entire family rests on the words and actions of a single person. “And Yehudah approached him and said…” (Genesis 44:18).…

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R. Avi Killip: Birthing Worlds 37:02

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For generations our relationship with God has been mediated through texts written almost entirely by men. In these sessions, Rabbi Avi Killip explores a collection of midrashim, written by contemporary Israeli women writers, exploring images of God that are uniquely female oriented while being deeply rooted in the images and language of the Torah a…

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Chanukah Rabbi Felman 9:48

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Heroes, Pizza, and Videotape 4:26

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All of us have the potential to be a hero - just stand up for what is right!By Rabbi Scott Hausman-Weiss

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The TRUE Gospel 58:58

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We all have heard about the gospel, and we all have heard the stories that are told at the pulpits every sun-day, but that doesn't line up with the truth!By The messianic Jewish Moment

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Rabbi Falk /Chanukah/The Miracle of our Body & Chanukah 7:42

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R. Avital Hochstein on Parashat Mikeitz: How Do You Climb Out of a Pit? 9:04

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Parashat Mikeitz teaches that dreams hold immense power: the power to bring downfall or renewal, life or death, destruction or creation, war or peace. This means that the way we, as human beings, pursue a dream—whether out of spiritual emptiness or fullness, with an expectation that it will disconnect or connect—places before us both choice and res…

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R. Elazar Symon on Hanukkah: The Miracle of Home Carried into the Street 6:00

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One of the differences between the Hanukkah candles and the other significant candles in our religious practice, the Shabbat candles, is their location. While Shabbat candles are lit inside the house, in the private domain (or, the technical term: reshut ha-yahid), the Hanukkah lamps are ideally lit in the doorway that connects to the public domain…

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CSK, We Make Jewish Souls 3:29

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Soulfulness is about allowing the soul to unfurl, to blossom, to unfold - to experience self discovery and to be seen for the divine image in which we are made. This is what we seek to do at CSK.By Rabbi Scott Hausman-Weiss

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Rabbi Falk /Chanukah/Why did the Greeks Hate Shabbos? 7:19

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The Sabbath 1:38:43

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Kent Hovind, a well known darwin debunker, pastor, and a brilliant scientific mind, said something about the Sabbath that unveiled his true mission on this earth.By The Messianic Jewish Moment

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R. Avital Hochstein on Parashat VaYeishev: Yosef's Father, a Symbol of the Future 10:18

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One of the most dramatic turning points in Yosef’s life is his fall from a respected and powerful position in Potiphar’s house in Egypt to the status of a prisoner in jail. In the Rabbinic tradition, this moment is seen not merely as a downfall but as a moment of personal choice, a point at which Yosef chooses to invest in a future. He chooses acti…

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R. Avi Killip: The Kiss of Death 44:52

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For generations our relationship with God has been mediated through texts written almost entirely by men. In these sessions, Rabbi Avi Killip explores a collection of midrashim, written by contemporary Israeli women writers, exploring images of God that are uniquely female oriented while being deeply rooted in the images and language of the Torah a…

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Rise up, dig in and move forward 2:08

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For thousands of years, Jewish wisdom has invited us into understanding that every one of us needs motivation for moving forward. Help with breaking the bonds of sleep so that we can become blessings to ourselves and to the world. Check it out!By Rabbi Scott Hausman-Weiss

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FAITH! 1:02:16

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Everybody talks about it, but very few know how to implement it.By The Messianic Jewish Moment

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Rabbi Falk /תפילה/קבלת שבת/The Gift Shabbos Brings 5:10

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R. Avital Hochstein on Parashat VaYishlah: From Ya'akov to Yisrael—and Back 10:55

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“Ya’akov was very afraid and distressed.” He takes many different precautions in order to avoid a violent reunion with his brother, with potentially severe consequences. At the same time, in our parashah Ya’akov receives a new name: Yisrael—a name he receives twice! The name, at its core, describes a person caught in conflict, and it is given to Ya…

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R. David Kasher: Klal Yisrael and Beyond: Balancing Communal Obligations with Civic Responsibilities 38:34

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Are our primary responsibilities always to our own community? Or do Jews in the diaspora also have a religious obligation to contribute to the general social welfare - perhaps even to get involved in local politics? When Jews have political, social, or financial capital - how should we spend it? Rabbinic tradition offers no easy answers to these qu…

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“Eat the giblets, don’t take the bait” 4:55

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Enjoy Thanksgiving, giblets and all!By Rabbi Scott Hausman-Weiss

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Wicked Tongue 1:03:07

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Lashon Harah (Wicked Tongue) is a very destructive activity amongst believers, and there's a lot of warning about such actions.By The Messianic Jewish Moment

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Rabbi Falk /תפילה/קבלת שבת/Getting ready for Shabbos 6:39

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The Power of Estzemach David Avdecha Explained 19:56

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In this captivating exploration of the 15th blessing of the Amida, Estzemach David Avdecha, we delve into the rich tapestry of Jewish spirituality and collective longing for redemption. This blessing serves as a heartfelt plea for the coming of Mashiach, intertwining personal aspirations with the broader Jewish narrative. We examine its historical …

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R. Avital Hochstein on Parashat VaYeitzei: A Covenant of Separation 9:22

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Throughout Parashat VaYeitzei, almost from their very first encounter, Lavan and Ya’akov are locked in conflict. But there is a rare moment of encounter—though a fraught one—where the verses describe a desire to bridge: “Come, then, let us make a covenant, you and I” (Genesis 31:44). What emerges is a covenant of separation—a covenant in which much…

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Independence and Interdependence: When do we need to stay together, and when must we strike out on our own? 40:52

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Participating in and belonging to a Jewish community is rightly considered to be central to living a full and meaningful Jewish life. However, sometimes being enmeshed in community can present a challenge to exploring and pursuing our own personal goals and interests, both religious and non-religious. In this class, we'll explore a passage of the M…

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Rediscovering Jerusalem: The 14th Blessing of Amidah 20:43

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In this enlightening podcast episode, we delve into the 14th blessing of the Amidah, which begins with a heartfelt call for God to "return in mercy to Jerusalem your city." This prayer encapsulates our deepest yearnings for a future filled with truth, healing, and divine clarity. Exploring the rich history behind this blessing, the discussion highl…

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The Berachos. Toldos. Rabbi Felman 20:09

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christmas 1:06:19

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NOW IS YOUR CHANCE! You can please YHVH by NOT celebrating christmas!By The Messianic Jewish Moment

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Rabbi Falk /תפילה/קבלת שבת/Greeting the Shabbos 7:50

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R. Avital Hochstein on Parashat Toldot: Rivalry or Relationship? 7:50

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Our parashah offers an opportunity to encounter a typical human phenomenon—plurality —and contemplate its implications. Specifically it brings us to ask: how do Ya’akov, Esav, and their offspring live with each other, as “two” from the womb?By Hadar Institute

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R. Ayal Robkin: The Apprentice Mind Part 3 20:22

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Rabbi Shlomo Wolbe, also known as the Alei Shur, offers a powerful and inspiring — but often demanding — vision for what it takes to become a better human being. Before we can do any act of repentance, of teshuvah — we must first learn how to change and how to grow. Recorded in Summer 2025. Source sheet: https://mechonhadar.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.c…