The JLC Torah Podcast

Abraham and the Problem of Jewish Continuity

Rav Danny Eisenberg — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:11:57 GMT

How Abraham's legacy can help us solve the problem of Jewish continuity. (17 minutes)

The Duties of the Neighbours of a Mourner

Rav Danny Eisenberg — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:02:19 GMT

Here we explore one of the unusual responsibilities that a mourner's neighbours must practice - Seudat Havra'a. (10 minutes) [Based on Torah LaDa'at, Parshat Toldot]

The Laws of Shabbat Meals - Part 1

Rav Danny Eisenberg — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:22:44 GMT

Why do we eat 3 meals on Shabbat? What are the 3 reasons for covering the challot? Can one use frozen challa? And more... (15 minutes)

Halacha - Washing hands in the morning - Part 1

Rav Danny Eisenberg — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:21:18 GMT

In this episode we deal with the kabbalistic implications of washing one's hands in the morning. (13 minutes)

Self-Improvement - Passing Life's Tests

Rav Danny Eisenberg — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:36:16 GMT

Parshat Vayera (2008) (8 minutes)

Self-Improvement - Just Do It!

Rav Danny Eisenberg — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:09:34 GMT

The difference between depth and superficiality in a person can often be seen by how they make plans. (10 minutes)

Understanding Prayer - The G-d of Avraham

Rav Danny Eisenberg — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:53:36 GMT

Why do we start our prayers with the mention of the Patriarchs, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob? Who were they, and how should we relate to them? (16 minutes)

Self-Improvement - Parshat Lech Lecha

Rav Danny Eisenberg — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:40:19 GMT

What was so great about Avraham, and what can we learn from him? (15 min)

Noach - his highs and lows

Rav Danny Eisenberg — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:00:01 GMT

The Rabbis had mixed feelings about Noach. Why? (16 min.)

Relating to God

Rav Danny Eisenberg — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 02:46:33 GMT

How does one relate to a Being one cannot see or hear? We will examine an interesting Talmudic statement comparing God and the human soul. (17 min)

The Shofar - Part 1

Rav Danny Eisenberg — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 06:05:26 GMT

What is the significance of the blowing of the shofar on Rosh Hashana? (17 minutes)

Birkat Hamazon - More than just a thank you

Rav Danny Eisenberg — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 02:50:35 GMT

Here we analyze the Torah's discussion of Birkat Hamazon, and come to understand that its significance is much more than just a thank-you. (15 minutes)

The True Meaning of "Chukim"

Rav Danny Eisenberg — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:27:15 GMT

It is usually explained that "chukim" are mitzvot whose rationale we can't understand. Why do we have chukim, and how should they affect our relationship with G-d? (17 minutes)

Not hating one's fellow

Rav Danny Eisenberg — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 01:04:02 GMT

Is one allowed to hate another person? (20 minutes)

What is holiness?

Rav Danny Eisenberg — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 03:45:16 GMT

The Torah tells us that we should be holy because G-d is holy. But what does this nebulous ideas actually mean? How does one actualize it? (12 minutes)