Drasha Deconstructed: Recent Episodes

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Welcome to Drasha Deconstructed. An RJC podcast.

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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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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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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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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 this episode. Extra kugel for those who make it to the end.

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Rabbi Zahtz joins the podcast to discuss Tefilah, our approach and maybe North Korea. 

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Rabbi Daniel Feldman joins the podcast this week, bringing his own halachic approach to drashos... and personal grooming. 

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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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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 more diamonds in the world? All this and more in this weeks podcast.

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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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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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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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The Rabbis discuss the unknown impact of our actions and how Noach saved the world, but not with his ark...

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Rabbi Hoberman and Rabbi Genack discuss what makes something "good" vs "very good", and what that has to do with creation and life. Also, starting pitching? 

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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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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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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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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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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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The Rabbinic Trifecta discusses the ideas of Korbanos and provide interesting insights into human behavior.

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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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Enjoy Rabbi Genack, Rabbi Schreier and Rabbi Hoberman Deconstruct the Drasha for Vayakel. 

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The Riverdale Rabbis Deconstruct the Drasha for Ki Tisa

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Rabbi Genack and Rabbi Hoberman develop a Drasha for Tetzave.

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Rabbi's Genack, Hoberman and Schreier break down what it takes to write and deliver a drasha.