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What significance does a solar eclipse have in Judaism?

Judaism · 2026-08-12 · Zentralrat der Juden in Deutschland K.d.ö.R. · Juedische Allgemeine, Wochenabschnitt

The text explains the Jewish tradition of the solar eclipse as an omen and links it to the month of Elul as a time of repentance and self-examination.

Repentance · Knowledge · Humility — text from the website

Between Rap, Identity, and Resistance - A Conversation with Ben Salomo

Judaism · 2026-08-11 · Un(d)orthodox – Jüdische Gemeinde Düsseldorf · Düsseldorf · Un(d)orthodox – Jüdische Gemeinde Düsseldorf

Ben Salomo describes how the German rap scene became antisemitic after 2001 and how he, as a Jewish rapper, became a projection surface.

Truthfulness · Community · Justice — machine transcript of a recording

Parashat Shoftim

Orthodox · 2026-08-09 · Michael Gourarie · Sydney · Rabbi Michoel Gourarie (BINA, Sydney) - Parshas Hashavua

A sermon on Parashat Shoftim that connects the parashah with the process of teshuvah in Elul and calls for humility, honesty, and trust in God's acceptance of small steps.

Repentance · Humility · Truthfulness — machine transcript of a recording

Parashat Re'eh || The Name That Must Not Be Destroyed

Judaism · 2026-08-07 · Ricklef Münnich · Das Wort zum Schabbat

The text explains the Jewish obligation not to obliterate the Name of God and its impact on the disposal of sacred writings.

Knowledge · Responsibility — machine transcript of a recording

Talmudic: Thirst

Judaism · 2026-08-07 · Rabbinerin Yael Deusel · Juedische Allgemeine, Wochenabschnitt

The text examines Talmudic statements on thirst and shows how the need for water can come into tension with the observance of commandments.

Responsibility · Care · Community — text from the website

Dina de Malchuta Dina: God's Commandment or the State's Law?

Judaism · 2026-08-07 · Rabbiner Daniel Fabian · Juedische Allgemeine, Wochenabschnitt

The text explains the Jewish principle 'Dina de Malchuta Dina', which recognises state law but protects religious commandments from state interference.

Justice · Community · Knowledge — text from the website

Shabbat: A Commentary on the Weekly Portion Re'eh

Judaism · 2026-08-06 · Jay Schlesinger · Juedische Allgemeine, Wochenabschnitt

The text analyzes the weekly portion Re'eh and emphasizes the shift from hearing to seeing as a central motif of the Torah.

Knowledge · Community · Repentance — text from the website

Parashat Re'eh

Orthodox · 2026-08-03 · Michael Gourarie · Sydney · Rabbi Michoel Gourarie (BINA, Sydney) - Parshas Hashavua

The text links the kosher animal characteristics with the spiritual balance of kindness and severity, as well as the necessity of self-reflection in the time of Elul.

Repentance · Responsibility · Knowledge — machine transcript of a recording

Talmudic: Thinking About the Consequences

Judaism · 2026-07-31 · Detlef David Kauschke · Juedische Allgemeine, Wochenabschnitt

The text explains, drawing on Talmudic and rabbinic sources, that wisdom consists in foreseeing the consequences of one's actions and acting responsibly.

Responsibility · Community · Knowledge — text from the website

Ekew: The Seven Kinds in the Torah

Judaism · 2026-07-31 · Yonatan Amrani · Juedische Allgemeine, Wochenabschnitt

The text links the biblical 'Seven Kinds' to the concrete geography of Israel and shows the connection between Torah, nature, and Jewish tradition.

Knowledge · Gratitude — text from the website

Surrogacy: What Does Halacha Say?

Judaism · 2026-07-30 · Chajm Guski · Juedische Allgemeine, Wochenabschnitt

The text examines the halachic discussion on surrogacy from biblical precedents to the Israeli law of 1996 and shows that gestational surrogacy is permitted under certain conditions.

Care · Justice · Knowledge — text from the website

The End of War and the Beginning of Love

Judaism · 2026-07-28 · Daniela Rusowsky · Juedische Allgemeine, Wochenabschnitt

The text interprets Tu beAv as a day of love and hope that, as a response to war and hatred, promotes societal reconstruction through compassion.

Hope · Mercy · Community — text from the website

Wa'etchanan: The Power of Prayer

Judaism · 2026-07-24 · Rabbiner Salomon Almekias-Siegl · Juedische Allgemeine, Wochenabschnitt

Prayer does not change reality but the one who prays; Moses's example shows how to remain in responsibility despite unfulfilled petitions.

Humility · Community · Responsibility — text from the website

Alone Against Hate - On Courage and Counter-Speech - A Conversation with Karoline Preisler

Judaism · 2026-07-12 · Un(d)orthodox – Jüdische Gemeinde Düsseldorf · Düsseldorf · Un(d)orthodox – Jüdische Gemeinde Düsseldorf

Karoline Preisler explains her solo engagement against antisemitic demonstrations in Berlin as a necessary act of counter-speech and democratic defense.

Truthfulness · Justice · Community — machine transcript of a recording

Between the Struggle for Freedom and Terror Rule - A Conversation with Iman Sefati

Judaism · 2026-06-19 · Un(d)orthodox – Jüdische Gemeinde Düsseldorf · Düsseldorf · Un(d)orthodox – Jüdische Gemeinde Düsseldorf

Iman Sefati defends the attack on the Iranian regime as liberation and criticizes German support for the mullah regime as well as the disregard for Iranian victims.

Justice · Hope · Truthfulness — machine transcript of a recording

A German Mother, Israel, and October 7 - A Conversation with Sonja Bohl-Dencker

Judaism · 2026-06-03 · Un(d)orthodox – Jüdische Gemeinde Düsseldorf · Düsseldorf · Un(d)orthodox – Jüdische Gemeinde Düsseldorf

A mother recalls her daughter, who was murdered on October 7, criticizes German media coverage, and describes the establishment of a memorial site.

Community · Truthfulness — machine transcript of a recording

Rav Isaac Kook – Revolutionary or Rebel?

Conservative · 2026-03-15 · Mischna Tora Talmud · Mischna Tora Talmud

Rav Kuk sought to connect Jewish tradition with modernity, science, and Zionism, and opened up allegorical readings of the Torah in order to preserve its relevance.

Knowledge · Community · Truthfulness — machine transcript of a recording

Shabbat 11.6 Intent and Mistake

Conservative · 2024-02-06 · Mischna Tora Talmud · Mischna Tora Talmud

The text explains that a violation of Shabbat requires a sin offering only when both the beginning and the end of the action took place in a state of mistake.

Responsibility · Knowledge — machine transcript of a recording

Shabbat 11.5 Throwing from the Sea onto Land

Conservative · 2024-02-04 · Mischna Tora Talmud · Mischna Tora Talmud

The text explains the halakhic rules for throwing objects between the sea, land, and ships on Shabbat, distinguishing between Torah law and rabbinic law.

Knowledge · Responsibility — machine transcript of a recording

Shabbat 11.4 Throwing into Puddles

Conservative · 2024-02-01 · Mischna Tora Talmud · Mischna Tora Talmud

The text explains the halakhic distinction between the sea and puddles with regard to the permissibility of throwing on Shabbat.

Knowledge · Responsibility — machine transcript of a recording

Shabbat 11.3 when the object sticks in the air

Conservative · 2024-01-30 · Mischna Tora Talmud · Mischna Tora Talmud

The text explains the halakhic rules for throwing on Shabbat, where the height of 80 cm and the distance of four Amot are decisive for the question of liability.

Knowledge · Responsibility — machine transcript of a recording