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Podcast Explores Torah Portions Ahead of Jewish New Year
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By Jim Long & Rabbi Chaim Richman
First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 1 day ago
What happened
The Jerusalem Lights podcast discussed the Torah portions Nitzavim-Vayelech, focusing on themes of responsibility, repentance, and free will, particularly the idea that "the Torah is not in Heaven," as the Jewish New Year approaches.
- 01Podcast explores Nitzavim-Vayelech themes before Rosh Hashanah.
- 02Key themes include responsibility, repentance, and free choice.
- 03Podcast highlights the declaration 'the Torah is not in Heaven'.
- 04Discussion emphasizes human agency and choosing life.
- 05Rabbi Richman's shofar blowing is featured.
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