The Shema Podcast for the Perplexed

Judaism #130

A Baal Teshuva shares Torah insights, intertwined through personal stories and interviews with leading Torah Scholars to demonstrate the empowering qualities of Torah and mitzvos.

Gevurah: Turning Inspiration into Structure
Apr 21, 2025 – 27:12
Changing Our Nature to Rise Above Nature with Morty Roth
Apr 17, 2025 – 01:08:28
Freedom for a Purpose: The Road to Sinai
Apr 9, 2025 – 34:33
Exile Must Happen Before Redemption
Apr 6, 2025 – 30:45
Kosher Astrology with Yitzchok Pinkesz
Mar 31, 2025 – 50:26
What Kiruv Can Learn from Missionaries with Rabbi Tovia Singer
Mar 26, 2025 – 01:03:15
Hearing the Message and Taking Action with Alan Putter
Mar 23, 2025 – 40:04
The Symbiotic Bond of B’nei Noach & B’nei Mitzvah with Rod Bryant
Mar 18, 2025 – 01:08:41
Purim Roundtable
Mar 12, 2025 – 16:55
From Torah to Table: Kosher Explained with Rabbi Dubin
Mar 9, 2025 – 53:48
Spiritual Strength Training: Building Joy in Adar
Mar 6, 2025 – 15:40
Unveiling the Soul of Torah with Rabbi Shlomo Pill
Mar 4, 2025 – 56:36
Harnessing Your Power as a Co-Creator with Rabbi Yaakov Cohen
Mar 2, 2025 – 55:58
The Torah and Science of Tefillin
Feb 18, 2025 – 29:07
Persevering and Growing in the Most Challenging Times with Avi Roth
Feb 16, 2025 – 01:06:21
Q&A: The Deeper Meaning of Smell, Clothing and Physical Traits
Feb 12, 2025 – 36:12
The Unified Wisdom of Torah and Science with Rabbis Sassen and Padowitz
Feb 9, 2025 – 55:56
The Do’s & Don'ts of Navigating the Path to Torah Observance
Feb 5, 2025 – 01:19:56
Q&A: Saving, Dreams, the Evil Eye and Raising Resilient Children
Jan 22, 2025 – 28:24
Development of the Oral Law with Rabbi Ken Spiro
Jan 14, 2025 – 01:20:14
Securing Our Legacy: The Vital Role of Jewish Day Schools in Shaping Future Generations with Rabbi Garfield
Jan 9, 2025 – 39:58
Investigative Reports from the Spiritual Realm with Rebbetzin Nomi Freeman
Jan 5, 2025 – 01:30:17
The Power of Perspective
Dec 29, 2024 – 11:10
Crash Couse in Jewish Denominations with Rabbi Ken Spiro
Dec 26, 2024 – 01:04:57
The Greek Army is Winning
Dec 23, 2024 – 19:55
Mind Mapping Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe
Dec 15, 2024 – 01:11:28
Liberalism vs. Torah: A Jewish Reckoning with Daniel Greenfield
Dec 8, 2024 – 52:42
Gaining Clarity of Purpose Through Antisemitism with Rabbi Raphael Shore
Dec 1, 2024 – 51:10
Embracing Depth, Meaning, and Connection with Dr. Michael Milgraum
Nov 24, 2024 – 40:40
Judaism is NOT about Tradition!
Nov 13, 2024 – 26:33
Plan B Soul Rectifications
Nov 10, 2024 – 32:45
The Spiritual Foundation of Physicality
Oct 28, 2024 – 58:00
Q&A in the Sukkah
Oct 22, 2024 – 01:00:03
Defining G-d in the Sukkah
Oct 14, 2024 – 19:04
Don’t be the 2nd Witness
Oct 10, 2024 – 27:49
Hashem is Our Shadow
Sep 27, 2024 – 21:09
Let’s Talk Politics
Sep 24, 2024 – 17:37
A Message from Hashem to You with Jake Turx
Sep 15, 2024 – 01:53:18
Welcome to My Chanukas Habayis
Sep 12, 2024 – 47:30
The Abnormally Rational Jewish Wisdom on Dating with Devorah Kigel
Sep 9, 2024 – 01:08:09
The History and Resolution of Our Sibling Rivalry with Rabbi Ken Spiro
Sep 1, 2024 – 57:48
Escape from the Exile of Edom
Aug 26, 2024 – 40:25
Wielding the Sword of Prayer
Aug 22, 2024 – 23:15
Becoming a Jewish Rock Star featuring Peter Himmelman
Jul 18, 2024 – 01:01:11
Our Life is A Love Story
Jul 4, 2024 – 43:30
Hashem’s Testimony to our Redemption with Rabbi Bucsko
Jun 30, 2024 – 55:38
Grant us our Portion in Your Torah with Morty Roth
Jun 9, 2024 – 01:11:58
Reconciling the Paradox of Having Emunah While Praying For Needs with Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe
Jun 2, 2024 – 59:20
Embracing Sacred Time with Rabbi Nagel
May 26, 2024 – 33:56
Becoming a vessel to receive Torah, with Rabbi Buscko (Rebroadcast)
May 2, 2024 – 47:17

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Life Changing

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Interview with author Betty Givin, of FINDING THE HIDDEN SPARKS…WOW!

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Dennis Karpf

Wonderful. Wise, knowledgeable and intelligent. Inspiring for all Jews on the journey of halakhah with feeling and reason. Yesher koach.
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Great topics and amazing Host

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