Podcasts by Drasha Deconstructed
Welcome to Drasha Deconstructed. An RJC podcast.
Further podcasts by Efrayim Clair
Podcast on the topic Judentum
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The Things We Take With Us - Mishpatim 5780 from 2020-02-16T02:21:17
A familiar "guest" joins the Podcast as this week we face the first parsha that lacks a "story" and constructing a Drasha to fit.
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Crying Deconstructed - Beshalach 5780 from 2020-02-07T01:26:08
What is the difference between complaint and prayer and might whining have a place in the next Artscroll publication? Listen to this week's episode to find out.
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Seeing Stars - Bo 5780 from 2020-01-29T02:23:48
What did Pharoah see before Yitziat Mitzraim? How was he both right and wrong? What does it mean for us? Find out in this weeks mini episode!
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A Blessing in Disguise - Vayechi 5780 from 2020-01-08T00:49:09
What is the difference between a criticism and an insult? What is the difference between a blessing and a curse? The Rabbis discuss the similarities between Yehuda and the rookie prospect in thi...
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Yehuda’s Approach to Approaching Prayer - Vayigash 5780 from 2019-12-29T01:00
Rabbi Zahtz joins the podcast to discuss Tefilah, our approach and maybe North Korea.
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Halacha, Homiletics, and Haircuts - Miketz 5780 from 2019-12-24T01:38:18
Rabbi Daniel Feldman joins the podcast this week, bringing his own halachic approach to drashos... and personal grooming.
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Jacob's retirement and the search for tranquility - Vayeshev 5780 from 2019-12-15T00:15:03
Rabbi Ariel Schreier rejoins the podcast along side Rabbi Genack for this quick hitting episode about hard work and why retirement isn't all it is cracked up to be.
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Tracking Truth: The Requests of an Ish Emes - Vayaetzi 5780 from 2019-12-01T01:00
Rabbi Yaakov Taubes joins the podcast as he breaks down the essence of honesty and what it means to be true to yourself. What should we be asking for? How should we ask for it? Why arent there m...
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Toldos 5780 - Life is what you make of it from 2019-11-24T02:45:27
Rabbi Genack and special guest Rabbi Larry Rothwachs delve into human nature as they uncover what it means to be struggle and deal with adversity, surprisingly using Esav as a role model.
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Better with Age: How Avraham Became a Man of Chessed - Vayera 5780 from 2019-11-10T03:58:09
What do Avraham, an 8th grader, and Colonel Sanders have in common? Tune in to find out! The medrish here might help
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Settlers of Canaan: Settling Ourselves in a Moving World - Lech Lecha 5780 from 2019-11-04T04:07:44
Comedian and shanim mikra enthusiast Eli Lebowicz joins the Rabbis as they discuss how values travel with you, Lavan loved the green, and Avraham embodied Judiasm through the centuries.
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Unseen Impact: What Noach Never Knew - Noach 5780 from 2019-10-29T02:40:02
The Rabbis discuss the unknown impact of our actions and how Noach saved the world, but not with his ark...
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Bereshis 5780 - Making Man: Finding the Greater Good from 2019-10-25T00:36:44
Rabbi Hoberman and Rabbi Genack discuss what makes something "good" vs "very good", and what that has to do with creation and life. Also, Listen
Pippen’s Pass: How Greatness is Shared by Spreading Light Unto Others - Behaalosecha 5779 from 2019-06-17T00:59:22
What is the connection between Scottie Pippen and the dedication of the Mishkan? This week's drasha will uncover just that.
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Naso - 5779 - Bless you! The Human Power to Give. from 2019-06-12T04:12:17
The Rabbi's uncover the source of blessings from G-d and what that means for us in this episode of the Drasha Deconstructed.
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The Lonely Vessels of the Mishkan - Bamidbar 5779 from 2019-06-02T11:00
What do parking etiquette, football and levites carrying the components of the Mishkan have to do with one another? Take a listen to the RJC Rabbis figure it out.
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Where our Feet Bring Us - Bechukosay 5779 from 2019-05-29T01:28:44
The RJC Rabbis take a few minutes to talk about "stealing" a few minutes for the important things and lessons from Dovid Hamelech.
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Behar - 5779 from 2019-05-23T00:34:30
What is positive and negative freedom and how does it relate to yovel year and rosh hashana? The RJC Rabbis explain.
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Korbanot and the Power of Habit - Vayikra 5779 from 2019-03-14T03:15:23
The Rabbinic Trifecta discusses the ideas of Korbanos and provide interesting insights into human behavior.
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Pekudei - 5779 from 2019-03-07T03:14:41
What is the purpose of Tefila and what does that have to do with the building of the Mishkan? The RJC rabbis deconstruct the drasha one pasuk at a time.
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Times of creativity and maintenance - Vayakhel - 5779 from 2019-02-28T01:30:19
Enjoy Rabbi Genack, Rabbi Schreier and Rabbi Hoberman Deconstruct the Drasha for Vayakel.
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Ki Tisa - 5579 from 2019-02-20T04:12:50
The Riverdale Rabbis Deconstruct the Drasha for Ki Tisa
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Tetzave - 5779 from 2019-02-12T03:37:37
Rabbi Genack and Rabbi Hoberman develop a Drasha for Tetzave.
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Teruma - 5779 from 2019-02-06T20:41:59
Rabbi's Genack, Hoberman and Schreier break down what it takes to write and deliver a drasha.
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