Beth Tzedec Podcasts
Podcasts from Beth Tzedec Congregation in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Watch our programs and services at https://bethtzedec.tv . Join Beth Tzedec Congregation https://beth-tzedec.org
Podcasting since 2022 • 184 episodes
Beth Tzedec Podcasts
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Memory that Lives Beyond the Momen
Rabbi Robyn Fryer Bodzin reflects on how we remember—through technology, artefacts, rituals, and our senses—and how Jewish tradition transforms memory into an active, living experience. From counting the Omer to reciting Yizkor, sh...
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Sacred Law and Sacred Questions
Professor Benjamin Sommer explores a pivotal idea in this week’s Torah reading: that God’s law, though sacred and foundational, is not static—it evolves through dialogue with the people. Through examples in Leviticus and Numbers, he demonstrate...
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More Than Words: Honouring Parents Through Action
Rabbi Robyn Fryer Bodzin reflects on the emotional and halachic dynamics of the parent-child relationship, drawing from the fifth commandment and personal anecdotes. She reminds us that while love is often felt, Jewish tradition commands action...
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Seeing the Whole Person: The First Step Towards Healing
Rabbi Steven Wernick draws spiritual clarity from the Torah’s laws of tzara’at—often mistranslated as leprosy—highlighting how true healing begins when we see the whole person, not just their affliction. He reflects on Canada’s political and so...
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From Tragedy to Responsibility: A Path Toward Justice
Rabbi Steven Wernick reflects on the tragic story of Nadav and Avihu, whose "strange fire" reminds us that intent alone is not enough—boundaries, reverence, and responsibility are essential for holiness and for safeguarding society. Drawing par...
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