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The Weekly Torah Controversy

Oct 28, 2021

This week’s episode explores the controversy surrounding Rav Kook’s remarks at the memorial for Theodore Herzl in Jaffa in 1904 with an appreciation of its subtle messaging.


Oct 21, 2021

This segment of the weekly Torah controversy explores Rav Moshe Feinstein’s Halachic view of artificial insemination with its wide ranging implications.


Oct 11, 2021

We explore the recent and historical controversies of Metzitzah B'Peh in light of the overarching question regarding our sages' understanding of science.

 
 


Oct 7, 2021

This week's introductory episode highlights attitudes toward controversy in the Jewish tradition and explores how we portray Rabbinic role models and view Biblical giants, with a takeaway from opposing perspectives on Noach.