The Growing Jew: Recent Episodes
craig schranz
One mans journey to deepening his faith, strengthen his family and sharing what he has learned with others
We discuss Parsha Vayikra-The pursuit of meaning from Rabbi Sacks book “Studies of spirituality”
We review Rabbi Sacks essay from Parsha Tetzaveh in Studies in Spirituality entitled “Inspiration and Perspiration”
Over 25 years ago Rabbi Jonathan Sacks wrote his first book while Chief Rabbi of the United Kingdom entitled “Will we Have Jewish Grandchildren”. The concerns raised then are even more relevant today. We talk with the first ceo of Jewish continuity, an organization that. was founded based on principles first raised by rabbi Sacks in his book
We discuss Rabbi Sack's essay"reframing" on parsha Vayigash from Studies in Spirituality. For comments or feedback email schranzc@yahoo.com. If you like the podcast please leave a five star rating!!
For many less observant families, the Bat/Bar Mitzvah represents the pinnacle of the childhood religious experience. There is significant buildup to the event but less focus on formalized religious instruction afterwards during a key period of intellectual growth. We explore the experience from the child's perspective and what we can learn to keep the fire going in jewish study beyond the bar/bat mitzvah with special guest and recent bat mitzvah girl, Moriah Schranz.
Special recording of Talmud dedication and siyum on tractate rosh hoshanah at Chabad of tidewater
We discuss Rabbi Sack's essay on Parsha Vezot Haberacha "Unfinished Symphony”from Judaism's Life Changing Ideas
We discuss Rabbi Sack's essay on ParshaHaazinu "Emotional intelligence”from Judaism's Life Changing Ideas
We discuss Rabbi Sack's essay on Parsha Nitzavim "The World is Waiting for You” from Judaism's Life Changing Ideas
We discuss Rabbi Sack's essay on Parsha Ki Tavo "The God of History" from Judaism's Life Changing Ideas
We discuss Rabbi Sack's essay on Parsha Tetzeh "Social Capital and Fallen Donkeys" from Judaism's Life Changing Ideas
We discuss Rabbi Sacks essay on Parsha Ekev “Listen, really listen”from Judaism's Life Changing Ideas
We discuss Rabbi Sacks essay on Parsha Hukkat “Kohelet, Tolstoy and the Defeat of Death” from Judaism's Life Changing Ideas
We discuss Rabbi Sacks essay on Parsha Korach "The First Populist” from Judaism's Life Changing Ideas
We discuss Rabbi Sacks essay on Parsha Shelach "Seeing What ISn't There" from Judaism's Life Changing Ideas
We discuss Rabbi Sacks essay on Parsha Behaalotekha “Faith and Friendship” from Judaism’s life changing Ideas
We discuss Rabbi Sacks essay on Parsha Naso “Lifting Heads” from Judaism’s life changing Ideas
We discuss Rabbi Sacks essay on Parsha Bamidbar “The Two Journeys” from Judaism’s life changing Ideas
We discuss Rabbi Sacks essay on Parsha Behukkotai “In search of the why” from Judaism’s life changing Ideas
We discuss Rabbi Sacks essay on Parsha Behar “We are what we do not own” from Judaism’s life changing Ideas
An Interview with Rabbi Ari Koretsky who works with MEOR as a campus rabbi at University of Maryland as well as the host of the popular podcast Jews You Should Know. We explore Rabbi Koretsky's work and the challenges of campus outreach to less affiliated jewish students. Share your comments at schranzc@yahoo.com
We discuss Rabbi Sacks essay on Parsha Emor “In the Diary” from Judaism’s life changing Ideas
We discuss Rabbi Sacks essay on Parsha Acherai Mot “Cleansing and Homecoming” from Judaism’s Life Changing Ideas
We discuss Rabbi Sacks essay on Parsha Metzora “The Power of Praise” from Judaism’s Life Changing Ideas
We discuss Rabbi Sacks essay on Parsha Tazria " The Power of Bad" from Judaism's Life Changing Ideas
We discuss Rabbi Sacks essay on Parsha Shemini “When weakness becomes strength” from “Judaism’s Life Changing Ideas
We discuss the upcoming holiday of Pesach with Rabbi Shmuel Katz from the Norfolk Kollel
We discuss Rabbi Sacks essay on Parsha Tzav "Giving Thanks" from Judaism's Life Changing Ideas
We discuss Rabbi Sacks essay on Parsha Vayikra “The Call” from “Judaism’s Life Changing Ideas
We discuss Rabbi Sacks essay on Parsha Pekudei “Making Space” from “Judaism’s Life Changing Ideas”
Sharing Rabbi Jonathan Sacks essays on the Parsha from his book “Judaism’s Life Changing Ideas”
We discuss chapter 10- “Time and Consequence” from Rabbi Sack’s book Morality and end with thoughts on Parsha Ki Tissa: “Anger-Its uses and abuses” from Judaism’s life changing ideas
We discuss chapter 9- “Identity Politics” from Rabbi Sack’s book Morality and end with thoughts on Parsha Teruma: “Why we value what we make” from Judaism’s life changing ideas
We discuss chapter 8- “Democracy in Danger” from Rabbi Sack’s book Morality and end with thoughts on Parsha Mishpatim: “The Power of Empathy” from Judaism’s life changing ideas
We discuss chapter 7- “Consuming Happiness” from Rabbi Sack’s book Morality and end with thoughts on Parsha Yitro: “The Bond of loyalty and love” from Judaism’s life changing ideas
We discuss chapter 6- “Markets without Moral” from Rabbi Sack’s book Morality and end with thoughts on Parsha Beshallah: “The longer, shorter road” from Judaism’s life changing ideas.
We discuss chapter 5- “From we to I from Rabbi Sack’s book Morality and end with thoughts on Parsha Va’era: “Free will-use it or lose it from Judaism’s life changing ideas.
We discuss chapter 4-The Fragile Family from Rabbi Sack’s book Morality and end with thoughts on Parsha Shemot: “God loves those who argue”from Judaism’s life changing ideas.
We discuss chapter 3- Unsocial Media from Rabbi Sack’s book Morality and end with thoughts on Parsha Vayehi: “What it takes to forgive”from Judaism’s life changing ideas.
We discuss chapter 2- The limits of self help from Rabbi Sack’s book Morality and end with thoughts on Parsha Vayigash:the first psychotherapist from Judaism’s life changing ideas.
We discuss chapter 1 -loneliness from Rabbi Sack’s book Morality and end with thoughts on Parsha Miketz:Jews and Economics from Judaism’s life changing ideas.
Lessons from Rabbi Jonathan Sacks two most recent books. 1)Morality-Cultural Climate Change. 2) Judaism’s Life changing Ideas-Parsha Vayeshev