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The Shema Podcast for the PerplexedA Baal Teshuva shares Torah insights, intertwined through personal stories and interviews with leading Torah Scholars to demonstrate the empowering qualities of Torah and mitzvos.. Author: Dan Kullman
A Baal Teshuva shares Torah insights, intertwined through personal stories and interviews with leading Torah Scholars to demonstrate the empowering qualities of Torah and mitzvos. Language: en-us Genres: Judaism, Religion & Spirituality, Spirituality Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Laws and Narrative: Torah’s Dual Structure
Episode 243
Friday, 1 May, 2026
Why does the Torah include both detailed laws and extended narratives? In this episode, we explore how the Torah is not just a system of instructions, but a complete process designed to transform us. The stories teach us how to interpret what’s happening in our lives and recognize Hashem’s role within it, while the commandments train us to respond to that reality consistently. Without both, growth either doesn’t stick or never truly changes us. This episode reframes how we read the Torah and how we begin to move from simply understanding to actually living it.Join the Conversation! Be part of our growing community—join the Shema Podcast for the Perplexed WhatsApp group to share feedback, discuss episodes, and suggest future topics. Click here to sign up.











