Tzarich Iyun — A Podcast from Yeshivat Orayta
Join us as we reflect on current events and unpack central hashkafic (philosophical) questions that affect how we view the world. A forum for divergent perspectives informed by both study and lived experience, these conversations will illuminate a handful of the "shivim panim laTorah" (70 facets of Torah) and scratch the surface of ideas which may, in fact, require further exploration.
Hosted by Rabbi David Silverstein. New episodes released on alternate Sundays.
- Update frequency
- every 20 days
- Average duration
- 50 minutes
- Episodes
- 33
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2024
Mysticism & Modern Jewish Life with Rav Dovid'l Weinberg
Why isn’t mysticism a more central piece of the contemporary religious experience? In this episode, Rav David Silverstein is joined by Rav Dovid’l Weinberg to explore the theological roots of Jewish …
What Happened to Religious Zionism? with Rav Yitzchak Blau
In the current Israeli government, a distinct form of messianic religious Zionism is prevalent. However, what are the other religious Zionist models? In this episode, Rav David Silverstein is joined …
Modern Orthodoxy and the Study of Mussar with Rav Judah Dardik
Why isn’t the study of Mussar a more central component of the Orthodox curriculum? In this episode, Rav David Silverstein is joined by Rav Judah Dardik to discuss his unique Mussar curriculum and how…
Judaism and the Future of AI with Dr. Aaron Segal
What makes human beings unique? Does Judaism think that an AI machine can acquire a soul? In this episode, Rav David Silverstein is joined by Dr. Aaron Segal of Hebrew University to discuss Judaism,…
Should an Agnostic Jew Still Pray? with Rav Dovid'l Weinberg
Why do Jews pray? Is the prayer experience valuable only to those who have devout faith? In this episode, Rav David Silverstein is joined by Rav Dovid'l Weinberg for a discussion about the underlying…
Can Postmodernism & Traditional Judaism Coexist? with Rav Levi Morrow
Rabbi Shimon Gershon Rosenberg (Rav Shagar) was one of the most influential Religious Zionist thinkers. In this episode, Rav David Silverstein is joined by Yeshivat Orayta alum Rav Levi Morrow to dis…
Finding Meaning in Halakhic Details with Rav Yitzchak Blau
How are the details of halakhic life related to the Torah's larger vision for society? In this podcast, Rav David Silverstein and Rav Yitzchak Blau address this question while providing a framework f…
Ben Shapiro and the Challenge of Jewish Ethics: A Conversation with Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Sinensky
In a provocative essay, Ben Shapiro claims that "the Torah’s worldview is most valuable precisely where there is controversy." He then accuses Orthodox leaders of an unwillingness to articulate the r…
Faith & Doubt - Talking in Learning with Rav Yitzchak Blau & Rav David Silverstein
Every other month, Rav David Silverstein will host a guest in conversation about a text of their choosing. We're calling it: Talking in Learning. We hope you enjoy the second installment of this seri…
Israel: Theocracy or Democracy? with Rav Noam Himelstein & Rav Adi Krohn
Israel's Declaration of Independence describes a nation founded on values "as envisaged by the prophets of Israel" while stopping short of any mention of democracy. What does this mean for issues of …
Rav Kook's Orot HaTorah - Talking in Learning with Rav Dovid'l Weinberg & Rav David Silverstein
This month, we're excited to introduce an alternative format our podcast will take — another kind of 'Tzarich Iyun' discussion. We're calling it: Talking in Learning. Every other month, Rav David Sil…
Reflections on Elul with Rav David Silverstein & Rav Gavriel Singer
Rav David Silverstein and Rav Gavriel Singer discuss their personal preparations for the Yamim Noraim, selichot nusach preferences, teshuva reading lists, innovative simanim minhagim, and more.
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