Épisodes

  • Holy Huts and Magic Lemons - Sukkot

    Holy Huts and Magic Lemons - Sukkot
    Sep 24 2026
    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 min
  • Blessed Be - Berakhot

    Blessed Be - Berakhot
    Jun 18 2026
    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 min
  • How to Keep Kosher in a non-Kosher World

    How to Keep Kosher in a non-Kosher World
    Jun 5 2026
    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 min
  • Body (of) Law - Milah, Niddah, and Taharah

    Body (of) Law - Milah, Niddah, and Taharah
    May 8 2026
    We cover the subjects of Milah (circumcision), Niddah (menstruation), and Taharah (cleansing of the corpse). CW: genitalia, blood, death.
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    55 min
  • R&R - Oneg Shabbat

    R&R - Oneg Shabbat
    Apr 26 2026
    53 min
  • Mah Nishtanah - Pesach Q&A

    Mah Nishtanah - Pesach Q&A
    Mar 27 2026
    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 h et 3 min
  • The Temple and Its Sacrifices

    The Temple and Its Sacrifices
    Mar 12 2026
    We look at the Korbanot, their details, history and significance and the context of the ancient Temple (Beit haMikdash)
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    55 min
  • Purim

    Purim
    Mar 2 2026
    A quick and colourful look at Purim – the story of Megillat Ester, the rituals and mitzvot of the holiday, and its minhagim and myths
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    49 min