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  • Creativity and Catastrophe - History of Jewish Spain

    Creativity and Catastrophe - History of Jewish Spain
    2026/10/15
    We explore the Jewish history of Spain from 711 to 1492 and contemplate its lessons for us and for Jewish life in diaspora
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    50 分
  • Holy Huts and Magic Lemons - Sukkot

    Holy Huts and Magic Lemons - Sukkot
    2026/09/24
    Just before Sukkot begins we cover the history, symbolism and practice of this enigmatic and richly layered holiday. Ḥag Same'aḥ!
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    52 分
  • Blessed Be - Berakhot

    Blessed Be - Berakhot
    2026/06/18
    Blessings – what are they, what are they good for, and how do we do them? Also – are they actually blessings?! (Some of) the mysteries of Berakhot revealed.
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    50 分
  • How to Keep Kosher in a non-Kosher World

    How to Keep Kosher in a non-Kosher World
    2026/06/05
    We review the basic laws of kashrut, considering the concepts of hekhsher and hashgacha, and attempt to understand the contemporary excesses of the kashrut establishment, including the how and why of the fact that far more people keep kosher than claim to.
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    56 分
  • Body (of) Law - Milah, Niddah, and Taharah

    Body (of) Law - Milah, Niddah, and Taharah
    2026/05/08
    We cover the subjects of Milah (circumcision), Niddah (menstruation), and Taharah (cleansing of the corpse). CW: genitalia, blood, death.
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    55 分
  • R&R - Oneg Shabbat

    R&R - Oneg Shabbat
    2026/04/26
    53 分
  • Mah Nishtanah - Pesach Q&A

    Mah Nishtanah - Pesach Q&A
    2026/03/27
    In the run-up to Seder, we look at audience submitted questions around Pesach. Do I need new toothbrushes and lipstick? How can I do the halakhic minimum at Seder? What's the deal with Kitniyot anyway – and much more! Our SAMS Pesach Guide is online: tiny.cc/pesach5786
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    1 時間 3 分
  • The Temple and Its Sacrifices

    The Temple and Its Sacrifices
    2026/03/12
    We look at the Korbanot, their details, history and significance and the context of the ancient Temple (Beit haMikdash)
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    55 分