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Torah Today with Rabbi K

Rabbi Naftali Kassorla

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Rabbi Naftali Moshe Kassorla learned in the Mir Yeshiva in Yerushalayim, and after marriage continued his studies in Brisk under the tutelage of Rav Meir Soloveitchik zt”l. He serves as a mentor, Maggid Shiur, and Shoel U’Meishiv, giving shiurim in Halacha, Mussar, and Hashkafa for yeshivos, seminaries, and kollelim. He has authored widely-read series on the Parsha, Pirkei Avos, and Orchos Tzaddikim, and is known for his clarity in making classical Torah sources deeply relevant to today’s ch ...
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Grace. Light. Torah.

Chani and Orit

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Searching for inspiration and hope, Orit was introduced to Chani, a teacher and parenting coach who is also knowledgable in all things Torah. They met over Zoom for the first time and then did not miss a weekly learning session for over five years. Chani, originally from Brooklyn, New York is an observant Jewish mom and Orit, an L.A raised public school graduate always wanted to learn more. Their learning is always filled with insight and moments of mind blowing revelations. Please join us f ...
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Jerusalem Lights

Rabbi Chaim Richman and Jim Long

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Hosts Rabbi Chaim Richman and Jim Long discuss the beauty and universality of the eternal Torah and its accessibility and vital connection to every individual: Torah For Everyone
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Shrink the Rabbi

Dr. B and Rabbi Chaim

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Shrink the Rabbi: Wise Guys Discuss Torah Wisdom is a lively conversation between Rabbi and entrepreneur Chaim Maghel, and Psychologist and educator Ben Bernstein. Rabbi and Chaim and Dr. B discuss Torah and significant events in the Jewish calendar, always with the question: what does this mean for us today?
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Welcome to "The Weekly Parsha with Michoel Brooke," your go-to podcast for engaging, accessible Torah study. Join us to explore the weekly Torah Parshios, offering insights and life lessons for beginners and seasoned learners. Each 15-to 25-minute episode offers a comprehensive yet digestible exploration of the weekly Parsha. Discover valuable Parsha wisdom to enrich your spiritual journey, deepen your understanding of our holy Torah, and inspire personal growth. Subscribe today and begin yo ...
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The Portion

Aaron Roller

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"The Portion" is a podcast where Aaron Roller, a curious Orthodox Jew, sits down with his brother-in-law, Rabbi Jonathan Bienenfeld, to discuss the portion of the Torah that is read each week by Jews around the world. The conversation is informal and friendly, but not afraid to delve into the wealth of Jewish wisdom and interpretation. Guests may join to offer their takes on the portion as well.
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A laid back and (hopefully!) fun talk show about believers in Yeshua trying to keep Torah in the 21st century. We talk about our daily walk and share what we've learned along the way.
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Pod Hashavua

Drisha Institute

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For years, Drisha has been offering Torah classes on the weekly parshiyot, from a variety of teachers and in a variety of formats. Pod Hashavua brings you all our parashah-based divrei torah and classes, from our earliest recordings through our contemporary shiurim.
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12 Minute Halacha

Rabbi Eli Markowitz

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We all try to dedicate time for learning Torah. Many people attend Daf Yomi, have a chavrusa, etc. Yet, most people find it difficult to learn Halacha in a consistent and clear way. We either spend too much time on one subject or try to breeze through a summary of all the laws in a few minutes. Neither of these approaches work. The concept of 12 Minute Halacha Daily (Monday through Friday) is to spend one hour a week learning Halacha from the sources all the way through the contemporary posk ...
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In the Podsha is a discussion based Parsha podcast. Each week I will discuss two ideas with a guest educator surrounding the weeks Torah portion. They'll bring their own insights and personalities to that week. I hope it is insightful and accessible. Now it's easier than ever before to learn on the go, Enjoy!
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The Torah (Bible) is the fundamental text of Biblical and Western thought and it is a guidebook for our lives. Mark Gerson, The Rabbi's Husband, will explore the greatest hits of Jewish thought in conversation with some of the most interesting thinkers from varying religious persuasions. The discussions on this show will reflect the understanding that the Torah and all associated books are intended to guide us through our challenges and in our decisions today. We will strive to understand ho ...
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In The Beginning

Sacred Scrolls

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In loving memory and in honour of Eric Bowman z"l (Dad and Zaida). Shmuel & Yoav study Mishna Avot - teachings of our rabbis and sages over 2,000 years ago, and recorded by scribes for eternity.
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We are a group of Christian Creatives and Truth Seekers. We strive to build the Kingdom of Yah with the creative gifts that the Father has blessed us with. On our podcast we will discuss topics like preparing the bride of Christ, Spirit-led poetry and songs, touching testimonies, Torah, Biblical cosmology, Apocrypha and other trails the journey of Biblical exploration takes us on. Our hearts are to encourage the Body of Messiah and to prompt others to seek Abba's heart on matters of our fait ...
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Turn it and Turn it

Drisha Institute

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Drisha has often run classes organized around a shared theme or topic. Each season of Turn It & Turn It comprises all the lectures on a given theme, bringing you multiple complementary takes on an issue. This podcast spans two decades, putting some of our earliest audio recordings shoulder to shoulder with more recent and contemporary lectures - all exemplifying the principle that Torah demands persistent, multi-angled study. Turn it and turn it: there’s a lot to discuss!
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Ein Sof Podcast

Nathan Hanokaee

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Welcome to the Ein Sof Podcast, where we explore the timeless wisdom of Kabbalah, offering insights for everyone seeking spiritual growth. Centered on the mystical teachings of the Torah, we uncover the universal path toward inner transformation and the ultimate redemption promised to Israel and the righteous of all nations. Join Nathan and guests as they discuss the Tree of Life, the soul’s journey, and the connection between humanity and God. Discover how Kabbalah guides us all toward a br ...
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The Koren Podcast

The Koren Podcast Network

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Inviting you into the conversation with leading educators, scholars, leaders, and us to discuss the issues facing Judaism today. This is not a podcast about books, but what's happening off the page. We are asking our guests just one question: Can you teach us the Torah standing on one leg - al regel ahat? Listen to hear what it is that has guided some of the leading figures of the Jewish world to where they are today and what they are thinking about as we look toward the future.
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Politics and Religion. We’re not supposed to talk about that, right? Wrong! We only say that nowadays because the loudest, most extreme voices have taken over the whole conversation. Well, we‘re taking some of that space back! If you’re dying for some dialogue instead of all the yelling; if you know it’s okay to have differences without having to hate each other; if you believe politics and religion are too important to let ”the screamers” drown out the rest of us and would love some engagin ...
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Jewanced

Benny Scholder & Dan Feferman

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Jewanced is hosted by Dan Feferman and Benny Scholder, two guys who grew up in America and live in Israel. They're curious. They want to discuss. They want to challenge popular conceptions, they want to think critically, examine independently, and most of all, they crave nuance. Each episode features a different guest. All interesting and original people who strive to break boundaries. Together with Dan and Benny, take a deep dive into politics, foreign affairs, religion, science, technology ...
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Migdal Dialogues

Yeshivat Migdal HaTorah

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Migdal Dialogues is a forum to discuss important questions about life, philosophy, science, and Judaism. We will think through critical questions, focusing on the process of how we think as much as the conclusions we reach. In this way, we will extend our community beyond the confines of the Migdal HaTorah Beit Midrash. Get ready to expand your mind, nourish your intellect, and discover ideas at the cutting edge of Torah Judaism.
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Holy....! Each week we’ll discuss an episode of ”The Good Place” along with a Jewish text or idea or two that relates to the theme of the episode. Hosted by Jon Spira-Savett, rabbi and lover of great TV comedy and ethical philosophy, along with different co-hosts who teach Judaism and Torah and are smart and funny. We may not be as funny as ”The Good Place” itself, but we channel our own inner Chidis and Janets, as well as our Eleanors and Michaels and Tahanis and Jasons. Subscribe now, chec ...
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Unscrolled

Museum of the Bible

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Welcome to Unscrolled, Museum of the Bible’s podcast dedicated to exploring the most impactful book in history—the Bible. Our mission is to invite all people to engage with its transformative power. Our name reflects both the ancient practice of unrolling scripture and our goal of stopping the endless scroll to dive deeper into meaningful conversations. Hosted by Matthias Walther, chief marketing officer at the museum, we explore a range of topics with experts who have spent years studying t ...
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Where investigative scrutiny confront religious tradition. Hosted by Jeramiah Giehl—a former Jehovah Witness, Pentecostal, Messianic, and now Conservative Jew—this podcast unpacks the origins of Christianity through a Jewish lens. With a journalist’s edge, Giehl explores Jesus in Second Temple Judaism, exposing Greco-Roman fingerprints on early theology. From Qumran and the Ebionites to the “Parting of the Ways,” each episode confronts myth, redaction, and tradition with evidence-based analy ...
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Stories We Tell

Union for Reform Judaism

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Judaism has a deep and rich tradition of storytelling, of passing down stories from one generation to the next. To carry on that tradition, Stories We Tell, from ReformJudaism.org, will share a new story with you every Thursday. Whether you listen while driving to work, preparing Shabbat dinner, or taking your kids to school, each episode will give you a new story to reflect on and discuss with the people in your life. Stories We Tell is a project of the Union for Reform Judaism, a leading v ...
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Bishop Mary Glasspool models what it looks like to live one’s convictions with courage, humility, and grace — this “Best Of” episode reminds us that pluralism is not an abstraction, but a practice. Best Of TP&R As we close out the year, we’re resurfacing a small handful of conversations from the Talkin’ Politics & Religion Without Killin’ Each Othe…
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A crown should go to the strongest, the firstborn, or the loudest—unless the Torah is teaching a different law of power. We open Yaakov's closing blessings and follow the path that leads past Reuven, Shimeon, and Levi to Yehudah, the lion who can lie down. Not because he overwhelms others, but because he governs himself. That shift—from dominance t…
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What is the secret that the patriarch Yaakov knew about the 'Shema Yisrael' ('Hear O Israel) prayer - the Torah's famous declaration of God's unique Oneness? And why do we close our eyes when we recite it? In this week's Jerusalem Lights podcast, Jim Long and Rabbi Chaim Richman share ideas that elevate our understanding of the 'Shema' prayer from …
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E.J. Dionne brings moral clarity and humility to the hardest questions in public life — this “Best Of” episode reminds us what real dialogue can be. Best Of TP&R As we close out the year, we’re resurfacing a small handful of conversations from the Talkin’ Politics & Religion Without Killin’ Each Other archive that best reflect what this show exists…
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R' Henkin. R' Menashe Klein, Mishneh Halakhot: The Reasons a Rav Must Not Answer a Halakhic Question he Receives via Telephone - Only in Person. An Individual Who Makes Use of the Computer to Answer His Own Halakhic Question - Dec 28, 2025 - What YU provides that is special. The ways R' Yosef Eliyahu Henkin supported Torah. His difficulty with Jewi…
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Join us for a fascinating deep dive into the Dead Sea Scrolls with Dr. Robert "Bobby" Duke, chief curatorial officer at Museum of the Bible and Dead Sea Scrolls scholar. In this episode, with Museum of the Bible’s President and CEO, Dr. Carlos Campo, Duke shares what these ancient texts reveal about Scripture, Second Temple Judaism, and the transmi…
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Best Of TP&R As we close out the year, we’re resurfacing a small handful of conversations from the Talkin’ Politics & Religion Without Killin’ Each Other archive that best reflect what this show exists to do: create space for thoughtful disagreement, moral seriousness, and the hard work of living together in a pluralistic democracy. This conversati…
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The air is tight with silence, the court of Yosef unmoving, and then Yehuda steps forward. That one act—crossing an invisible line of protocol—opens a masterclass on courage, responsibility, and the kind of reasoning that can thaw a heart guarded by power. We trace the moment Binyamin’s fate hangs by a thread and watch how Yehuda weaves threads int…
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A conversation worth revisiting. Mónica Guzmán’s work captures the spirit of Talkin’ Politics & Religion Without Killin’ Each Other at its best: fearlessly curious, deeply humane, and committed to bridging divides without sacrificing conviction. In this Best of TP&R episode, Corey revisits his wide-ranging and deeply grounded conversation with Móni…
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Hakirah Article: R' Soloveitchik on Torah U-Madda Compared to R' Hirsch. Suicides. Importance of Women Poskim. R' Menashe Klein – Answering Questions Via Telephone. R' Yosef Eliyahu Henkin: His Life in Europe, His Move to the US, and His Uniqueness - Dec 21, 2025 - Torah im Derech Eretz - Yocheved Friedman, Hakirah 37: Why it is hard to find precis…
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A raw, reflective journey through the political upheavals, personal reckonings, and hard-won hope of 2025. Episode Summary Corey takes us on a tour of 2025’s most pivotal moments—both in politics and in his own life. He recounts the Trump administration’s controversial actions, the assassination of Charlie Kirk, and civic responses like the No King…
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In this episode, we trace the story of this sefer through bibliographic works and library collections, following the evidence used to piece together information about the work and its author. We look at who encountered the sefer, how it was cited, and what those references reveal about its circulation and use. We then explore why the Magen Avraham …
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What if growth isn't about grinding harder, but carrying less? In this episode, we explore Joseph's surprising blueprint for success: first, name your pain to release its hold, then build from a place of freedom. By examining why Menashe ("God made me forget") precedes Ephraim ("God made me fruitful"), we uncover a timeless principle that turns spi…
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A Weaver’s Journey of Art, Advocacy, and Belonging — from WEAVE: The Social Fabric Project In this edition of our special Weavers series, we sit down with Nikki Harris—fiber artist, mother, advocate, and community connector from Baltimore, Maryland. Through art and action, Nikki embodies what it means to weave the social fabric. She shares her jour…
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In this episode of Unscrolled, the “Street Preachers” join guest host Tracy Thomas at Museum of the Bible's World Stage Theater for a raw and powerful discussion about revival, obedience, and what it means to live out Scripture in a generation hungry for truth. Through personal testimony and bold faith, they reveal how real transformation begins wi…
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A deeply clarifying conversation about fear, faith, and how Christians can reclaim a healthier way of engaging in public life. In this ICYMI release, Corey revisits his thoughtful and timely dialogue with Curtis Chang—public theologian, founder of Redeeming Babel, and co-creator (with David French, Dr. Russell Moore and Nancy French) of The After P…
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What is the true significance of the beloved holiday of Chanukah? What secret is conveyed by the 36 lights that are kindled over the holiday? Jim Long and Rabbi Chaim Richman explore the depth and meaning of Chanukah, its connection to Adam, the first man, and its eternal themes of spiritual struggle and the victory of faith, that are more relevant…
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Forget what you think you know about religion in America. The latest research from Pew reveals a story that’s more complex—and more hopeful—than the headlines suggest. Corey sits down with Gregory A. Smith, who’s spent over two decades studying how faith and identity shape American public life. In this no-fluff conversation, Greg unpacks the surpri…
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A luminous conversation about leadership, love, and what spiritual courage looks like in a polarized age. In this ICYMI episode, Corey revisits his deeply moving conversation with Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, Episcopal Bishop of Washington and one of the most trusted—and most tested—faith leaders in American public life. With striking humility and c…
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What if holiness isn’t a place we visit, but a home we build? In Parshat Vayishlach, Chazal offer a powerful progression: Avraham called the sacred site a mountain, Yitzchak a field, and Yaakov a house. This isn’t just poetry; it’s a blueprint for spiritual growth. A mountain can be a chance ascent, a field requires cultivation, but a house is wher…
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One of the clearest, most necessary voices on Ukraine, democracy, and what the West keeps getting wrong. In this ICYMI episode, Corey revisits his most recent conversation with Dr. Alexander Vindman — retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, former Director for European Affairs on the National Security Council, and author of The Folly of Realism: How …
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One of the most compelling personal and political stories in Congress today — raw, principled, and deeply human. In this ICYMI episode, Corey revisits his conversation with Congressman Ritchie Torres, who represents New York’s 15th district in the Bronx. With refreshing candor, Torres shares his journey from public housing and poverty to becoming t…
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One of the most clarifying conversations we’ve had about conscience, character, and navigating our divisions with integrity. In this ICYMI release, Corey revisits his conversation with David French — New York Times columnist, attorney, veteran, and one of the most thoughtful voices on religious liberty, civic virtue, polarization, and how principle…
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One of the most essential conversations we’ve had — on authoritarianism, influence campaigns, and what it takes to defend democracy. In this ICYMI release, Corey revisits his conversation with Anne Applebaum — Pulitzer Prize–winning historian, staff writer at The Atlantic, and one of the world’s leading experts on modern authoritarianism. Anne expl…
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Rav Rakeffet with Rav Yosef Mendelevich — A Discussion with Rav Yosef and a Book Launch. - Dec 1, 2025 - A Discussion with Rav Yosef about his experiences as a Prisoner of Zion in the Soviet Union. And a Book Launch of Rav Yosef's new book in English on the lives of the Jewish Cantonists in the Army of the Russian Czar.…
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One of TP&R’s all-time standout conversations—perfect for new listeners discovering the show this week. In this special ICYMI release, Corey revisits his deeply human, deeply honest conversation with David Brooks—New York Times columnist, bestselling author of The Second Mountain and How to Know a Person, and one of the most thoughtful public voice…
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R' Menashe Klein, Mishneh Halakhot: Studying Halakhah is Far Superior to Studying Analysis. Implications of the Concept that Angels Teach the Embryo. The Reasons a Rav Must Not Answer a Halakhic Question He Receives via Telephone - Only in Person. - Nov 30, 2025 - Uri Ilan: "I did not betray." Suicides, Charedi in particular. R' Menashe Klein, Mish…
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Dr. Joe Uziel, head of the Israel Antiquities Authority’s Dead Sea Scrolls Unit, takes us inside the discovery and preservation of one of archaeology’s most significant discoveries. He explains how modern archaeology works in Israel, how AI-driven analysis is transforming scroll research, and what scholars continue to debate about the ancient Qumra…
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Angels on a ladder, a promise of land, and a family saga filled with tension set the stage—but the heart of this episode is a piercing question: why do the sages single out Rivka as a “rose among thorns,” while Rachel and Leah, no less righteous, don’t receive the same praise? We follow the thread from Yaakov’s dream through Lavan’s deceit to the n…
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Call it a holiday palate cleanser: today’s TP&R feed features a special drop from East Meets West Sports. Be sure to find this new show on all the apps, follow, rate, review... You know the drill. Enjoy! Can Shedeur Sanders prove he's “the one” – or is Cleveland just buying time? Meanwhile, LA sports shake things up from the locker room to the fron…
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In this week's Jerusalem Lights podcast, Jim Long wraps up his trip to Israel before heading back to Arkansas with the story of his trip to Amman, Jordan - but wait for the surprise ending! Our hosts ponder the meaning of the sages' enigmatic expression, reflecting vast theological truths, that 'G-d is the place of the world, but the world is not H…
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What PRRI’s Latest Data Reveals About Our Deepening Divide In the shadow of rising polarization, this episode dives deep into the latest findings from PRRI's American Values Survey, Trump’s Unprecedented Actions Deepen Asymmetric Divides. Corey is joined by Dr. Melissa Deckman to break down the data—and what it tells us about party loyalty, trust i…
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