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Meir Soloveichik
Hosted by Rabbi Meir Soloveichik (A Project of the Tikvah Fund) · EN
Rabbi Dr. Meir Y. Soloveichik is one of America's leading voices on Jewish ideas, religious freedom, and faith in the modern age. In conjunction with the release of his new YouTube lecture series, "Sacred Time: A Journey through the Jewish Holidays," this podcast will collect and feature Rabbi Soloveichik's latest podcasts, lectures, live events, and more.
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Washington, Adams, and the Israelite Monarchy
Jun 26, 202400:15:31Tap to summarizeA letter by John Adams about his presidential predecessor allows us to better understand the beginning of Saul’s story. Text: Samuel 7-12
Transcribe →Jonas Phillips and the Sabbath Witness
Jun 26, 202400:15:05Tap to summarizeEzekiel has a unique emphasis on the way in which Jews testify to the world through Sabbath observance. Text: Ezekiel 20-23 In this episode, Rabbi Soloveichik quotes an article by Yehuda Avner. You can read it here.
Transcribe →George Washington’s Favorite Verse
Jun 26, 202400:12:41Tap to summarizeA verse in Micah appears many times in George Washington’s words—including one of the most famous letters in American Jewish history. Text: Micah 1-4 In this episode, Rabbi Soloveichik discusses two of George Washington’s letters to Jewish communities in America. Click here to read Washington’s letter to the Hebreww Congregation in Savannah, GA. Click here to read Washington’s letter to the Hebrew Congregation in Newport, RI.
Transcribe →American Exodus: Franklin, Jefferson, and the Seal of the United States
Jun 26, 202400:17:23Tap to summarizeThe story of a committee formed on July 4, 1776, shows us how the founders read the Exodus story, and how they saw in it two separate and essential themes that they wished to impress upon America. Text: Exodus 13-16
Transcribe →Thomas Paine, Yeruba’al, and the Concept of Kingship
Jun 26, 202400:15:33Tap to summarizeA passage in the story of Gideon helped launch the American Revolution. Text: Judges 8-10
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