Torah on the Go

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

Episode 315: The Holiness Code

Rabbi Lebovitz and Rabbi Feinstein introduce the Holiness Code—the rules God gives the Jewish people to help us make ourselves holy. For more information about Valley Be

Episode 314: A High Priest and Two Goats

Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein reflect on the power of T'shuvah and our capacity for change. Later, they give their Super Bowl picks. For more information about Valley B

Episode 313: Social Leprosy

Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein discuss everyone's favorite Torah portion, Tazria-Metzora, and its modern day application to our daily lives.

Episode 312: Torah's Taboos

Rabbi Lebovitz and Rabbi Feinstein discuss the taboos of the Torah. For more information about Valley Beth Shalom, please visit www.VBS.org. Please LIKE this video and S

Episode 311: Priestly Promotion

Why was Aaron chosen to be the first High Priest? Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein explore the qualities and moments that elevated Aaron and that can elevate ourselves.For m