Seven Minute Torah

Author: Laasok: The Liberal Beit Midrash

Making modern meaning from ancient texts.! Each week Rabbi Micah Streiffer discusses the weekly Torah portion in about 7 to 12 minutes, through liberal Jewish eyes. We weave together philosophy, spirituality, tradition, and social justice - and derive meaning for todays life from our sacred sources. Longer episodes include a bonus interview with leading rabbis and Jewish thought leaders.Seven Minute Torah is a production of LAASOK, the liberal Beit Midrash (House of Study). Contact us at info@laasok.org with comments or questions.
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Justice is the North Star (Va'era)
Episode 6
Tuesday, 13 January, 2026

When the world feels like it’s unraveling, where do we find strength and direction? Rabbi Micah Streiffer turns to Moses and his unwavering sense of justice, offering a framework for grounding ourselves and navigating an increasingly unstable world. Notes and Links: Seven Minute Torah is a production of Laasok: The Liberal Beit Midrash. For info on our weekly Zoom study groups and other learning opportunities go to https://laasok.org/. To support the production of this podcast, visit either laasok.org/support/ (tax-deductible donation) OR www.patreon.com/sevenminutetorah. Comments or questions? Email info@laasok.org, or contact Rabbi Micah Streiffer directly at micah@laasok.org.