Torah on the Go

Episode 405: Children of Great Ones

Is greatness inherited from parent or teacher, from genetic parent or spiritual parent? For more information about Valley Beth Shalom, please visit www.VBS.org. Please LI

Episode 404: Marching Orders

Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein discuss the tribal structure among the Israelites in the desert and how that can foster a greater sense of peoplehood. For more information

Episode 403: Deepening Identity

The Book of Numbers begins with a census. Why? Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein share insights into who is counted amongst the Jewish people. For more information about V

Episode 402: The Answer to Disillusionment

The Book of Exodus is full of epic moments, but what happens when we rely on those moments? Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein break down the themes of Bamidbar and how we can

Episode 401: A Book About Stress

In the Season 4 premiere, Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein introduce the Book of Numbers, the fourth book of the Torah. For more information about Valley Beth Shalom, pleas

Episode 330: The Secrets of Vayikra

The Season 3 Finale wraps up the Book of Leviticus. Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein look ahead to Season 4: The Book of Numbers (Bamidbar). For more information about Vall

Episode 329: Circle of Care

Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein reflect on the Book of Leviticus, discussing what it means to be holy and how to lead a meaningful life. For more information about Valley

Episode 328: Community Connection

At the close of Leviticus, the final chapter discusses gifts and tithes to the community. Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein share what obligations we have to our community an

Episode 327: Blessings and Curses

What does the Torah say about reward and punishment? Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein dive deep into whether doing (or not doing) mitzvot leads to specific outcomes. For mo

Episode 326: Spiritual Economics

How does wealth change a person? How do we address economic inequality? Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein address the socioeconomic issues brought about by Chapter 25. For m

Episode 325: What is a Blasphemy?

In every community, there are red lines that few dare to cross. Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein discuss where those lines exist and for what purpose they serve. For more i

Episode 324: The Gifts of Israel

With Yom Hazikaron and Yom Ha'atzmaut just around the corner, Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein reflect on how to observe these significant holidays during this complex momen

Episode 323: Memory and History

Passover and Yom HaShoah both deal in memory and history. In this episode, Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein break down the tension between those two ideas and how October 7

Episode 322: Passover Seder 101

Which Haggadah should you use? How do you make your seder engaging for kids? How long until we eat? Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein prepare you to have a meaningful and e

Episode 321: Living on Jewish Time

The Jewish calendar is more than just holidays. It marks the times of year where we draw close to one another as a family. For more information about Valley Beth Shalom,

Episode 320: Dealing with Death

Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein discuss the rules and rituals around the kohanim, funerals, and death. For more information about Valley Beth Shalom, please visit www.VBS.

Episode 319: Child Sacrifice

Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein explore how the Torah's prohibition of child sacrifice manifests today, through parental expectations, societal pressures, and missing what'

Episode 318: Be a Mensch

Rabbi Lebovitz and Rabbi Feinstein continue their exploration of the Holiness Code, diving into the moral obligations that shape who we are when no one else is watching.

Episode 317: The Power of Purim

Rabbi Lebovitz and Rabbi Feinstein share a brand-new perspective on this year’s holiday. Whether you’re a Megillah expert or just here for the hamantaschen, this conversa

Episode 316: Ethics of Intimacy

Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein explore the evolving landscape of Jewish intimacy, examining the core guidelines that remain essential today—and the ones we’ve chosen to le