Judaism · Amichai Lau-Lavie

Alef Bet

by Amichai Lau-Lavie

Alef Bet explores the big ideas, core concepts, tough questions, essential values, and evolving practices of Jewish life through the twenty-two letters of the Hebrew alphabet. Hosted by Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie, Alef Bet reimagines ancestral Jewish wisdom for right now. Drawing on the Torah, Talmud, mysticism, poetry, philosophy, and modern voices, the series offers both timeless teachings and contemporary reinterpretation—no prior knowledge or Hebrew needed. Whether you’re Jewish, Jew-ish, Jew-jacent or Jew-curious—all are welcome. Grounded in the God-optional, everybody-friendly, artist-driven approach of Lab/Shul, Alef Bet is for anyone seeking a deeper, more personal connection to Jewish life.

Latest episodes

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Bet: The Hero’s Journey Home. Go Forth, Go Within

Ten generations after Adam and Eve, after Noah and the flood, Abraham shows up and starts to walk away from the past and into the pages of history. Join Rabbi Amichai Lau

Sep 30
33 min

Alef: The Art of Asking

Did you hear the one about the Jewish guy who answered every question with a question? In this opening episode, we explore the art and power of questioning as the raison

Sep 30
28 min

Introducing Alef Bet - Ancestral Jewish Wisdom Reimagined for Right Now

Welcome to Alef Bet, a journey through ancestral Jewish wisdom, reimagined for right now. This is a podcast for anyone and everyone. Whether you’re Jewish, Jew-ish, or J

Sep 23
7 min

Introducing Alef Bet - Trailer

Welcome to Alef Bet, a journey through ancestral Jewish wisdom, reimagined for right now. This is a podcast for anyone and everyone. Whether you’re Jewish, Jew-ish, or J

Sep 4
1 min