In the late 1990s Rabbi Dunner presented his own daily 2-hour radio show on London’s multiethnic station, Spectrum Radio. Tens of thousands of listeners – Jews and non-Jews alike – tuned in every day to hear Rabbi Dunner’s take on current events. In 2011 Rabbi Dunner relocated to the US and became the senior Rabbi at Beverly Hills Synagogue. Weekly the Rabbi holds a parsha shiur that delves deeper into the Parsha of the week.
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Rabbi Pini Dunner Podcasts
From the latest bizarre conspiracy linking Charlie Kirk’s murder to Mossad, to the viral spread of pro-Nazi propaganda online, antisemitism is mutating yet again. Far-right agitators, far-left activists, and Islamist extremists find common ground in their hatred of Jews. But as Rabbi Dunner explains, Parshat Nitzavim teaches us that every curse onl…
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In a world where truth has become dangerous and reason is met with rage, the assassination of Charlie Kirk is more than a tragedy — it’s a sign of collective madness. Rabbi Dunner explores how Moses foresaw this descent in Parshat Ki Tavo, and what Kirk’s death reveals about the fragile state of truth in our time.…
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Why does the Torah command us to send away a mother bird before taking her eggs or chicks? From the Mishnah and Rambam to Ramban, Maharal, the Hasidic masters, Rav Dessler, and Rav Kook, Rabbi Dunner shows how this mitzvah is far more than a law about bird nests — it’s a journey into compassion, exile and redemption, spiritual growth, and God’s inf…
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Rabbi Dunner reflects on the remarkable journey of Nikos Sotirakopoulos, who transformed from a virulent antisemite into one of Israel’s fiercest defenders. Connecting Nikos’s story to Parshat Ki Teitzei, Rabbi Dunner highlights the Torah’s lessons about our potential to change, the need to uproot hatred, and why—even though evil exists—it doesn’t …
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Rabbi Dunner explores the Torah’s command in Parshat Shoftim to follow the guidance of our sages — even when they disagree, and even when they might be wrong. Drawing on sources from Chazal to the Rambam, and more recent commentaries, Rabbi Dunner shows how and why emunat chachamim remains the cornerstone of Jewish survival.…
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Adolf Hitler learned that ballots can be more powerful than bullets — and used that lesson to dismantle German democracy from within. Today, Islamist movements are following the same playbook, exploiting demographics and the ballot box to advance their agenda. Rabbi Dunner presents a lesson from Parshat Shoftim, which reminds us: unless we guard ou…
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Western governments are rushing to recognize a Palestinian state — but what they are really recognizing is an illusion. Like Voltaire’s famous quip about the Holy Roman Empire, “Palestine” is neither real nor a state. Parshat Re’eh warns against false prophets. Rabbi Dunner shows how rewarding terror with statehood is a false prophecy that imperils…
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We live in an age where “compassion” and “tolerance” are paraded as the highest virtues. But when mercy is divorced from truth, it becomes cruelty in disguise. Rabbi Dunner takes us on a journey from Rousseau to Parshas Re’eh, and from woke politics to Rambam, to discover why the Torah warns us: “lo tachmol velo techaseh alav” — that false compassi…
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After a dreadful sports accident left James Clear relearning how to walk, he discovered a life-changing truth: greatness comes from tiny, repeated actions. Rabbi Dunner draws on Clear’s story, Britain’s love of a “cuppa” tea, and Japan’s precision culture to show how Moses, in Parshat Eikev, makes the same point—small mitzvot done regularly matter …
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From eighteenth-century Shakers to contemporary celebrity closets, the secret of clarity has always been the same: less is more. In Va’etchanan, Moshe gives us God’s ultimate decluttering rule—“do not add and do not subtract.” Forget spiritual bloat. When we edit down to the essentials, what’s left is powerful, timeless, and exactly as it was meant…
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Why does Moshe repeat the Ten Commandments in Va’etchanan? Rabbi Dunner explores the hidden power of repetition—from the Sfas Emes to Rav Dessler, from Rambam’s Mishneh Torah to neuroscience and Michael Jordan’s relentless practice—revealing how review transforms knowledge into identity. Discover why repetition isn’t redundant - it’s the secret to …
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Moshe’s first words in Devarim aren’t fiery accusations — they’re quiet, coded reminders. Out of love and respect, he rebukes without shaming, uniting the nation instead of dividing it. From Rashi to the Toldos Yaakov Yosef, we learn that true rebuke heals, builds trust, and binds us together. Sometimes, the gentlest words have the greatest power.…
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Heraclitus taught that change is life's only constant—yet many leaders refuse to change when disaster looms. But not all. From Rabbi Yochanan ben Zakkai, to William of Orange, to Moses in Parshat Devarim, history's great leaders understood when to "recalculate" their approach. As we read Devarim and approach Tisha B'Av, Rabbi Dunner explores how em…
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Three travelers, three eras, countless miles—and not one of them racing to a finish line. From Marco Polo’s China, Benjamin of Tudela’s regal Baghdad, to the Chida’s street debates in Livorno and rejected snacks in Amsterdam, none sought fame or fortune. They gathered meaning, moment by moment. Because sometimes, the journey _is_ the destination.…
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Is Israel a colonial project—or the beating heart of the Jewish people? In this powerful shiur on Parshat Mattot-Massei, Rabbi Dunner unpacks the Jewish people’s eternal bond with Eretz Yisrael, exposing the absurdity of modern attempts to sever that connection. Using classic commentaries, true stories, and bold clarity, this shiur is a must-hear r…
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In 1144, a monk in Norwich invented a lie that has echoed through the centuries: Jews murder gentile children as part of a sinister conspiracy. From medieval England to modern Gaza, the blood libel refuses to die. Rabbi Dunner traces the origins of this hateful myth—and exposes how today’s anti-Israel hysteria is just history’s oldest hate, repacka…
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From Munich 1938, to the JCPOA in 2015, to Parshat Balak, Rabbi Dunner explores how not being present can be devastating—or not, when divine intervention steps in as human diplomacy falls short. A powerful reflection on unseen protection, ancient patterns, and why absence doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve been forgotten.…
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In this eye-opening shiur, Rabbi Dunner explores how even one’s fiercest enemies can become unlikely allies — from Nazi officer Karl Plagge to the infamous biblical prophet Bilaam. Discover how curses turn into blessings, truth emerges from donkeys, and moral courage pierces the darkness. Parshat Balak has never felt more relevant — or more uplifti…
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When Jewish children are expelled for objecting to a Hitler portrait, and music festival crowds chant “Death to the IDF,” it’s time to ask: is it still safe for Jews in the West? Rabbi Dunner draws a chilling parallel from Parshat Chukkat, reminding us what happens when polite requests are met with “You shall not pass.”…
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Why was Moshe punished so harshly for hitting a rock? In this gripping shiur, Rabbi Dunner unpacks the mystery of Mei Merivah, revealing layers of leadership, trauma, and divine expectation. Drawing on classical commentators, psychological insight, and historical parallels, this shiur offers a powerful reflection on how even the greatest leaders ca…
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Zohran Mamdani’s rise may look like a progressive triumph, but Rabbi Dunner warns it’s a dangerous mirage. In this biting analysis, he exposes Mamdani as a modern-day Korach—charismatic, radical, and ultimately destructive. With sharp observation and Torah insight, Dunner calls out the populist façade threatening to turn New York into a city ruled …
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Israel’s strikes on Iran have exposed more than military vulnerabilities—they’ve revealed the deadly consequences of Iran’s religious zealotry. Drawing parallels with the biblical spies in Parshat Shlach and the doomed sectarians of Qumran, Rabbi Dunner explores how absolutist ideology—whether ancient or modern—is not the path to purity or righteou…
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Rabbi Dunner draws a haunting parallel between the leadership failures of 1914 and the Torah’s model of inspired, grassroots leadership, as found in Behaalotecha. From Edward Grey to Jean Jaurès to modern-day prophetic voices, he reminds us that true leaders empower others — and that ignoring the wisdom of those who know, from among the people, alw…
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In Gaza, Israel and America are upending the usual script, delivering food aid directly to the people and bypassing Hamas’s stranglehold. Yet the critics howl: “You’re weaponizing aid!” “You’re manipulating hunger!” Rabbi Dunner cites Parshat Nasso, where the nazir is described as breaking away from the crowd, refusing to play along. Sometimes doin…
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Davis, CA, may look like a quiet, tree-lined college town — but beneath the surface lies a toxic brew of antisemitism and radical activism. In this firsthand account, Rabbi Dunner shares what he saw and heard during his visit to Davis — and what every Jew needs to understand about what’s really happening on American campuses. Bamidbar’s lessons hav…
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