Seven Minute Torah Podcast

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“This is my favorite podcast for learning about the weekly parsha. It’s a quick listen but packed with great insight. Love it.”

– Sarah, Listener via Apple Podcasts

#1 Jewish podcast in Canada – June 2022 (Chartable)
#8 Jewish podcast in the USA – November 2022 (Chartable)
#1 Jewish podcast in Spain – December 2021 (Chartable)

Explore the Torah portion in an interesting and relevant way. Each week Rabbi Micah Streiffer discusses the parashah (Torah portion) in about 7 to 10 minutes. We make modern meaning from ancient texts, addressing them through inclusive, liberal Jewish eyes. We weave together philosophy, spirituality, tradition, and social justice – and derive meaning for today‘s life from our sacred sources.

Longer episodes include a bonus interview with leading rabbis and Jewish thought leaders.

Seven Minute Torah is available on all podcast apps. Scroll down for recent episodes.

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Check out the latest episodes:

Justice is the North Star (Va'era) Seven Minute Torah

When the world feels like it’s unraveling, where do we find strength and direction? Rabbi Micah Streiffer turns to Moses and his unwavering sense of justice, offering a framework for grounding ourselves and navigating an increasingly unstable world. Notes and Links: Seven Minute Torah is a production of Laasok: The Liberal Beit Midrash. For info on our weekly Zoom study groups and other learning opportunities go to https://laasok.org/. To support the production of this podcast, visit either laasok.org/support/ (tax-deductible donation) OR www.patreon.com/sevenminutetorah. Comments or questions? Email info@laasok.org, or contact Rabbi Micah Streiffer directly at micah@laasok.org. 
  1. Justice is the North Star (Va'era)
  2. Remember to Remember (Sh'mot)
  3. Joseph and His Brothers Find Repentance (Vayigash)
  4. They Buried Him Together (Chayei Sarah – encore)
  5. Seeing God (Vayera)
  6. Yes, You Are Your Brother's Keeper (Bereshit)
  7. Do We Have to Forgive? Lessons from a Gourd Plant