In recent months, antisemitism has moved from lurking in the shadows to being alarmingly out in the open. According to the ADL, over 10,000 antisemitic incidents were reported in the U.S. in the year following October 7.What drives this phenomenon? Is it a product of the right or the left? While Israel has numerous friends in the United States, antisemitism exists across the political spectrum.What do we make of this paradox? How do we understand antisemitism when it comes to us from opposite directions? The Torah teaches us how to understand the great spectacles of Jewish history…including antisemitism.

<description>&lt;p&gt;In recent months, antisemitism has moved from lurking in the shadows to being alarmingly out in the open. According to the ADL, over 10,000 antisemitic incidents were reported in the U.S. in the year following October 7.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What drives this phenomenon? Is it a product of the right or the left? While Israel has numerous friends in the United States, antisemitism exists across the political spectrum.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What do we make of this paradox? How do we understand antisemitism when it comes to us from opposite directions? The Torah teaches us how to understand the great spectacles of Jewish history…including antisemitism.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In recent months, antisemitism has moved from lurking in the shadows to being alarmingly out in the open. According to the ADL, over 10,000 antisemitic incidents were reported in the U.S. in the year following October 7. What drives this phenomenon? Is it a product of the right or the left? While Israel has numerous friends in the United States, antisemitism exists across the political spectrum. What do we make of this paradox? How do we understand antisemitism when it comes to us from opposi...

Faith Under Fire: Confronting Antisemitism with Jewish Pride

According to early Christianity, Jews not accepting Jesus stood in the way of global.  Jesus eventually became a profoundly influential figure through the gospels. According to those gospels, Jesus claimed to be the king of Israel.What do we make of this claim? Did Jesus believe he was the fulfillment of the Hebrew prophetic vision of Messiah?  To make sense of this, we explore that background of Jewish monarchy and more.

<description>&lt;p&gt;According to early Christianity, Jews not accepting Jesus stood in the way of global.  Jesus eventually became a profoundly influential figure through the gospels. According to those gospels, Jesus claimed to be the king of Israel.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What do we make of this claim? Did Jesus believe he was the fulfillment of the Hebrew prophetic vision of Messiah?  To make sense of this, we explore that background of Jewish monarchy and more.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

According to early Christianity, Jews not accepting Jesus stood in the way of global.  Jesus eventually became a profoundly influential figure through the gospels. According to those gospels, Jesus claimed to be the king of Israel. What do we make of this claim? Did Jesus believe he was the fulfillment of the Hebrew prophetic vision of Messiah?  To make sense of this, we explore that background of Jewish monarchy and more. 

Was Jesus King of the Jews?

Chanukah is not only a time for celebrating with latkes and donuts, but it’s a gateway talking about our faith in HaShem. Meaningful conversation about our connection to God is vital in addressing mental health challenges and the “Meaning Crisis.”

<description>&lt;p&gt;Chanukah is not only a time for celebrating with latkes and donuts, but it’s a gateway talking about our faith in HaShem. Meaningful conversation about our connection to God is vital in addressing mental health challenges and the “Meaning Crisis.”&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Chanukah is not only a time for celebrating with latkes and donuts, but it’s a gateway talking about our faith in HaShem. Meaningful conversation about our connection to God is vital in addressing mental health challenges and the “Meaning Crisis.” 

Chanukah’s Answer to the Meaning Crisis

When Yaakov was running and destitute, he dedicated a house of God with a flask of oil and a single stone. In so doing, he initiated our Jewish connection to the Har HaBayit (Temple Mount) in Jerusalem.As Jews, we continue along his path of dedicating holy space wherever our journey takes us. How do we find or consecrate holy space in our lives, especially when we find ourselves—like Yaakov—in a place of desperation?

<description>&lt;p&gt;When Yaakov was running and destitute, he dedicated a house of God with a flask of oil and a single stone. In so doing, he initiated our Jewish connection to the Har HaBayit (Temple Mount) in Jerusalem.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;As Jews, we continue along his path of dedicating holy space wherever our journey takes us. How do we find or consecrate holy space in our lives, especially when we find ourselves—like Yaakov—in a place of desperation?&lt;/p&gt;</description>

When Yaakov was running and destitute, he dedicated a house of God with a flask of oil and a single stone. In so doing, he initiated our Jewish connection to the Har HaBayit (Temple Mount) in Jerusalem. As Jews, we continue along his path of dedicating holy space wherever our journey takes us. How do we find or consecrate holy space in our lives, especially when we find ourselves—like Yaakov—in a place of desperation? 

This Hallowed Ground

The month of Kislev brings us Chanukah, one of the most powerful symbols of the Jewish people. And one of the most poignant symbols of Chanukah is the Driedel. What does this children’s toy teach us about being Jewish in or outside of the land of Israel?

<description>&lt;p&gt;The month of Kislev brings us Chanukah, one of the most powerful symbols of the Jewish people. And one of the most poignant symbols of Chanukah is the Driedel. What does this children’s toy teach us about being Jewish in or outside of the land of Israel?&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The month of Kislev brings us Chanukah, one of the most powerful symbols of the Jewish people. And one of the most poignant symbols of Chanukah is the Driedel. What does this children’s toy teach us about being Jewish in or outside of the land of Israel? 

"Chutznikim" ~ Jewish Outside of Israel? 

Welcome to Torah and Today with Rabbi Ken Brodkin. &nbsp; On this podcast, you can expect weekly wisdom as we explore how the Torah guides our lives in modern times.&nbsp; Tune in for insight on your Jewish journey. We'll draw from a mix of Torah sources as we grapple with issues we face as Jews in contemporary society. This podcast is produced with the support of Congregation B'nai Israel in Manalapan NJ.&nbsp;

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