Podcasts about synagogues

A first-ever synagogue experience and a deeply polarizing political interview come together in this wide-ranging episode of Shoulder to Shoulder. Pastor Doug Reed begins by reflecting on his first full Shabbat prayer service in an Orthodox synagogue, sitting side by side with Rabbi Pesach Wolicki in Nashville. What happens when worship shifts from performance to participation? What did Doug discover about Jewish prayer, community, and spiritual rootedness that challenged his expectations, and what does it reveal about the evolving relationship between Jews and Christians? The conversation then turns to the interview that sparked intense debate across faith and pro-Israel circles, Tucker Carlson's conversation with U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee. Did the interview illuminate real disagreements, or was it structured to reinforce a narrative? Where did Huckabee succeed and where did he fall short? And can criticism of Israel truly be separated from deeper questions about Jewish identity, theology, and biblical interpretation? Doug and Pesach engage the arguments directly, examining media framing, Christian Zionism, and why so many public conversations today feel less like dialogue and more like people talking past one another. This episode moves beyond headlines to ask a harder question. When faith and politics intersect, how do we pursue truth without losing clarity or losing each other?

Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - February 24, 2026Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.

Rabbinic Intern Adrian Marcos' Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, February 21, 2026. (Zoom/Youtube)Special Guest: Rabbinic Intern Adrian Marcos.

Rabbi Matt Shapiro's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, February 21, 2026. (Youtube)Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.

X: @MDH_GFU @americasrt1776 @ileaderssummit @NatashaSrdoc @JoelAnandUSA @supertalk Join America's Roundtable radio co-hosts Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy with Professor Mark David Hall who joined the faculty of the Robertson School of Government at Regent University in 2023. In this special feature leading up to the commencement of America's 250th anniversary celebrations on July 4, 2026, America's Roundtable will present leading voices on the American Founding and highlight the principles which fueled American exceptionalism. America's Roundtable is honored to partner with Freedom 250, an initiative launched by President Trump on December 18, 2025, in leading our nation's 250th anniversary celebrations. America's Roundtable, joined by America's top scholars and a group of senior executives from the publishing industry, are creating an Official Publication - a book and online educational project which will highlight the American Founding, key events and influential leaders who shaped our nation. The book project will share inspiring stories which present a people's commitment to liberty and a strong resilience in advancing freedom within its borders and beyond its shores. Dr. Hall's video featured by The White House: The Story of America: The Faith of Our Founders https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgaVjksOo70 Bio | Dr. Mark Hall Dr. Hall is widely regarded as a leading student of religious liberty and church-state relations in America. Hall serves as an expert witness for the U.S. Department of Justice and prior to Regent, he was the Herbert Hoover Distinguished Professor of Politics at George Fox University. Dr. Hall earned a B.A. in Political Science from Wheaton College (IL) and a Ph.D. in Government from the University of Virginia. Dr. Hall has written, edited, or co-edited a dozen books, including Who's Afraid of Christian Nationalism: Why Christian Nationalism is Not an Existential Threat to America or the Church (by Fidelis Books in 2024); Proclaim Liberty Through All the Land: How Christianity Has Advanced Freedom and Equality for All Americans (by Fidelis, 2023); Did America Have a Christian Founding?: Separating Modern Myth from Historical Truth (by Nelson Books, 2019); Great Christian Jurists in American History (Cambridge University Press, 2019); Faith and the Founders of the American Republic (Oxford University Press, 2014); and Roger Sherman and the Creation of the American Republic (Oxford University Press, 2013). He has also penned more than 150 book chapters, journal articles, reviews, and other pieces. americasrt.com https://summitleadersusa.com/ | https://jerusalemleaderssummit.com/ America's Roundtable on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/americas-roundtable/id1518878472 X: @MDH_GFU @americasrt1776 @ileaderssummit @NatashaSrdoc @JoelAnandUSA @supertalk America's Roundtable is co-hosted by Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy, co-founders of International Leaders Summit and the Jerusalem Leaders Summit. America's Roundtable radio program focuses on America's economy, healthcare reform, rule of law, security and trade, and its strategic partnership with rule of law nations around the world. The radio program features high-ranking US administration officials, cabinet members, members of Congress, state government officials, distinguished diplomats, business and media leaders and influential thinkers from around the world. Tune into America's Roundtable Radio program from Washington, DC via live streaming on Saturday mornings via 68 radio stations at 7:30 A.M. (ET) on Lanser Broadcasting Corporation covering the Michigan and the Midwest market, and at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk Mississippi — SuperTalk.FM reaching listeners in every county within the State of Mississippi, and neighboring states in the South including Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee. Tune into WTON in Central Virginia on Sunday mornings at 6:00 A.M. (ET). Listen to America's Roundtable on digital platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, Google and other key online platforms. Listen live, Saturdays at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk | https://www.supertalk.fm

A car rams into the gates of a major Brisbane synagogue; The US carries out another deadly raid on an alleged drug boat; Matilda's goalkeeper Teagan Micah forced to withdraw from Australia's Asian Cup side.

Acclaimed author Talia Carner discusses her epic historical novel set in postwar France, "The Boy with the Star Tattoo."

Rashi Class, a weekly exploration of Torah featuring a deep dive on the text and lively conversation focused on an 11th-century French commentary, conducted by Rabbi Rebecca Schatz at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. (Zoom)

Have we settled in this world, or are we asking God to remove the sin? Are we complacent or victorious through His Spirit? Unite with God to gain victory!

God can help you through the difficult things we are facing, and He will speak to us through many different things we are walking through. As He liberates us, He makes us a majority!

We all have plans and futures, but the important thing is to give those to God to work out for us. It doesn't matter whether we have children or are rulers or have much or little. God is going to provide for His plans!

Has God called you into His service? He will equip you and prepare you! He is merciful and just, and is always ready to do what is needed, just as He did with Yeshua! Trust in Him!

Cours Halakha Time du Mercredi 18 Février 2026 (durée : 6 minutes) donné par Rav Ye'hiel CHARBIT.

Cours Halakha Time du Mercredi 18 Février 2026 (durée : 6 minutes) donné par Rav Ye'hiel CHARBIT.

What was put on the line, unto death, for us? Are we willing to put it all on the line for Him? Choosing to save us and resist sin gave us eternal life though Yeshua the Messiah! He overcame and will keep us from falling!

Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, February 14, 2026. (Youtube/Zoom)

Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, February 14, 2026. (Youtube)

Rabbi Adam Kligfeld offers up short bursts of meditation infused with imagery, wisdom, and the rhythms of our Jewish calendar, including selected verses from the Torah. Many of these meditations are performed in sitting positions; some standing. Simply find yourself a comfortable space and let Rabbi Kligfeld's voice and direction guide you into a world of serenity and tranquility.

Rashi Class, a weekly exploration of Torah featuring a deep dive on the text and lively conversation focused on an 11th-century French commentary, conducted by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 12.50. (Facebook/Zoom)

Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - February 10, 2026Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.

Thursday Headlines: Leadership spill imminent as Angus Taylor quits, Herzog cancels visit to firebombed Synagogue amid security concerns, just three Aussie millionaires have backed calls for more taxes on the super rich, police release audio of Austin Appelbee’s heroic 000 call, Jakara Anthony misses medal in moguls final, and Britney Spears sells rights to her music catalogue. Deep Dive: Elon Musk has sparked fresh space-race chatter after revealing SpaceX is shifting its focus from Mars to the Moon, with ambitions to build a “self-growing” lunar city within the next decade. With multiple countries and private companies rolling out lunar missions, the push to develop Earth’s only natural satellite is heating up fast. In today’s episode of The Briefing, astrophysicist Brad Tucker from ANU joins us to break down who the major players are, what a self-growing city actually means, and why inflatable moon hotels might not be as sci-fi as they sound. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Preached by Jared Kress on Feb. 8 2026. Main Idea: Each era of worship throughout biblical and church history has something to celebrate and has contributed significantly to what we now enjoy as “blended worship.” Blended worship should not simply aim to find a middle ground between extreme styles, but instead involve curating the best lessons learned throughout history. Challenge: How can we learn from the best lessons and failures of history to have the most God-honoring approach to worship? Eight Eras of Musical Worship1. Personal & Priestly2. Tambourines & Tabernacle3. Psalms & Professionalism4. Synagogue & Study5. Christ & Creeds6. Transcendent & Theatrical 7. Hymnals & Homiletics8. Digital & Distribution-----Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online at https://www.kirbywoods.org/live. Follow us online! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirbywoodsmemphis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirbywoodsmemphis YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kirbywoods Podcast: https://kirbywoodspodcast.buzzsprout.com

A conversation between Tomer Lotan, a visiting Senior Fellow at The Israel Democracy Institute, an independent center of research and action dedicated to strengthening the foundations of Israeli democracy, and Rabbi Adam Kligfeld, exploring the current political and social landscape, February 9, 2026, at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles. (Zoom)Special Guest: Tomer Lotan.

A conversation with Omry Ben David, a Managing Partner at Viola Ventures, fueling early-stage startups on their journey to global success, wiith $1.5B under management and 20+ years in Israel's tech scene. And Yuval Wollman, President at CyberProof and Managing Director at UST. CyberProof is a cybersecurity platform and services innovator helping enterprises use information technology to solve business problems, without fear of cyber-attacks. Omry Ben David and Yuval Wollman focused on potential solutions to the challenges facing Israel today. This program took place at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, February 9, 2026. (Zoom)Special Guests: Omry Ben David and Yuval Wollman.

What words does God want to hear from us? What will empower us to do what God desires for us? Listen as Rabbi Jeff Zaremsky share from the first part of the bible how God brings us along!

Shabbat Teaching with 2nd year Ziegler Rabbinic Student, Brian Blum, at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, February 7, 2026. (Youtube/Zoom)Special Guest: Brian Blum.

Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, February 7, 2026. (Youtube)

Rabbi Adam Kligfeld offers up short bursts of meditation infused with imagery, wisdom, and the rhythms of our Jewish calendar, including selected verses from the Torah. Many of these meditations are performed in sitting positions; some standing. Simply find yourself a comfortable space and let Rabbi Kligfeld's voice and direction guide you into a world of serenity and tranquility.

What if you accidentally caused someone's death? In ancient Israel, your only hope was to outrun the victim's family and reach one of six specially designated Cities of Refuge. This wasn't just about safety—it was a profound system of mercy, justice, and God's meticulous care, established thousands of years ago. But these cities are more than history. They are a powerful blueprint for our lives today. They reveal the critical difference between intentional rebellion and ignorant mistakes in God's eyes, and they point directly to the ultimate refuge available to each of us. Where is that refuge now? And what does it mean to stay within its limits?

Rashi Class, a weekly exploration of Torah featuring a deep dive on the text and lively conversation focused on an 11th-century French commentary, conducted by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 12.47. (Facebook/Zoom)

Pourquoi vend-on les montées à la synagogue by Rav David Touitou

Read OnlineJesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his native place and among his own kin and in his own house.” So he was not able to perform any mighty deed there, apart from curing a few sick people by laying his hands on them. He was amazed at their lack of faith. Mark 6:4–6It's an old expression that “familiarity breeds contempt.” It is often easier to harbor contempt for those closest to us than to offer admiration. This dynamic frequently manifests itself among relatives, neighbors, and friends. The “contempt” might remain subtle, without clear outward expression. Yet, when those close to us are honored, it is often easier to call to mind their faults than to join in their praise. These feelings, if left unchecked, not only harm human relationships but also blinds us to the workings of grace in those closest to us.Today's Gospel tells the story of Jesus returning to His hometown of Nazareth after beginning His public ministry. Soon after He was baptized and emerged from the desert, Jesus began gathering disciples, preaching authoritatively, and performing miracles. Though His ministry began in Capernaum, about twenty miles northeast of Nazareth, word spread quickly about Him, leaving the people of Nazareth uncertain about what to think.When Jesus returned to Nazareth for the first time, He entered the Synagogue and read from the Prophet Isaiah, declaring that the “Spirit of the Lord” was upon Him (cf. Luke 4:18). Mark's version of the event, which we read today, tells us that “many who heard him were astonished.” They asked one another, “‘Is he not the carpenter, the son of Mary…?' And they took offense at him” (Mark 6:2–3).Their refusal to believe stemmed not from Jesus but from their inability to reconcile the Jesus they thought they knew—a carpenter, a local boy—with the Jesus who now spoke with divine wisdom and authority. The reaction of the people of Nazareth reveals the danger of clinging to preconceived notions about others, which blinds us to God's presence in the ordinary.When you consider the people with whom you are familiar, do you exhibit a similar tendency? Do you struggle to recognize Christ at work in family members, friends, or even within yourself? Familiarity can make us dismissive, but it also invites us to look more deeply for the divine, even in what appears humble and mundane. We must approach everyone we know with eyes of faith, searching for the presence of Christ, despite their weaknesses and sins. As Jesus reminds us, “Seek and you will find” (Matthew 7:7). This exhortation extends to seeking Christ in the people around us, especially those closest to us.This can be difficult. We are often tempted to focus on faults rather than goodness in others. The tendency is well illustrated in social media. Sensational and shocking posts draw our attention far more than uplifting and inspiring ones. This reveals the fallen human inclination, much like the people of Nazareth, to reject goodness and the deeper truth we are called to see. We often want others to fail as a way of feeling better about ourselves. Among the people of Nazareth, despite Jesus' perfection, those who knew Him allowed their preconceived judgments to blind them, leading to their rejection of Him as the Messiah. This reaction challenges us to examine our own hearts. How often do we fail to recognize Christ's presence in those closest to us? Reflect today on those closest to you and ponder how easily you seek and find Christ in them. Everyone you know—including yourself—is a sinner. It's easy to find fault and dwell on it, even sometimes when there is no fault to be found—such as with Jesus at Nazareth. Prayerfully reject that fallen human tendency and embrace the mission of seeking Christ in others, for “the one who seeks, finds.” Seek Jesus everywhere and celebrate the Good News of His ongoing presence in our world, especially in the lives of those with whom you are most familiar. My omnipresent Lord, You reveal Yourself to me in countless ways—through the Sacraments, Your holy Word, and the lives of those around me, especially those closest to me. Grant me the grace to seek You each day with faith and love, that I may find You in the hearts and actions of those You have placed in my life. Transform my vision, Lord, so that I may see Your presence even in the ordinary and humbly respond with gratitude and trust. Jesus, I trust in You.He Taught them with Authority by Lawrence OP, license CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.Source: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.

Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - February 3, 2026Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.

Rabbinic Intern Adrian Marcos' Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, January 31, 2026. (Youtube/Zoom)Special Guest: Rabbinic Intern Adrian Marcos.

Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, January 31, 2026.. (Youtube)

Rabbi Adam Kligfeld offers up short bursts of meditation infused with imagery, wisdom, and the rhythms of our Jewish calendar, including selected verses from the Torah. Many of these meditations are performed in sitting positions; some standing. Simply find yourself a comfortable space and let Rabbi Kligfeld's voice and direction guide you into a world of serenity and tranquility.

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In this Bible study, Fr. Matthias Shehad explores the harmony of the Gospels through Christ's return to Galilee, His encounter in the synagogue at Nazareth, and the calling of the first apostles. Fr. Matthias explains the historical and spiritual significance of the synagogue as a place of assembly and scripture reading, contrasting it with the Old Testament sacrificial system. He examines Jesus' proclamation of His mission by reading from Isaiah 61, emphasizing His role as the Anointed One bringing spiritual liberation and the “acceptable year of the Lord,” understood as an eternal Jubilee. Fr. Matthias also discusses the skepticism Jesus faced in His hometown and the reasons for people's rejection of Him. He then details the calling of fishermen Simon Peter, Andrew, James, and John, highlighting their immediate response to follow Jesus and the transformative nature of their calling. This study looks at themes of faith, submission, and the true value of discipleship grounded in service and trust in God's plan. Subscribe to us on YouTube https://youtube.com/stpaulhouston Like us on Facebook https://facebook.com/saintpaulhouston Follow us on SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/stpaulhouston Follow us on Instagram https://instagram.com/stpaulhouston Visit our website for schedules and to join the mailing list https://stpaulhouston.org

There's hardly a better example of how Chicago's old buildings keep finding new life than a three-story place on Champlain Avenue in Woodlawn, just half a block south of Washington Park. Built back in 1923, the building has been a synagogue, then home to several Christian congregations. Today, it's something entirely different. Part single-family home, part creative workspace, part artists club — and still a work in progress. Even some of the original materials are being reused. In the Loop gets a tour of the space from Dennis Rodkin, Crain's Chicago Business senior real estate reporter, and Amber Ginsburg, artist, teacher and civic director of the Narrow Bridge Arts Club. For a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to wbez.org/intheloop.

Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - January 27, 2026Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.

Rabbinic Intern Aviva Frank's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, January 24, 2026. (Youtube/Zoom)Special Guest: Rabbinic Intern Aviva Frank.

Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, January 24, 2026. (Youtube)

Amanda Cook, was sentenced to life in prison on Thursday after being convicted of second-degree murder after killing her roommate. Her courtroom hearing was marked by several disruptive outbursts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Olivier Melnick talks about the Synagogue of Satan and  NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani's executive orders impacting the Jewish community. Shalom in Ministries: https://www.shalominmessiah.com/ Register for the Worldview Matters Conference: https://davidfiorazo.com/worldview-matters-conference/ www.worldviewmatters.tv © FreedomProject 2026

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On Tuesday's Mark Levin Show, the young people in Iran are freedom fighters battling a genocidal regime and abandoning them worsens global threats like those from communist China, ultimately harming the United States. Regimes such as Iran, China, Cuba, and North Korea are fascistic feudal systems masquerading as people's revolutions, fueled by fraudulent ideologies like Marxism, socialism, and communism. There's a noticeable absence of U.S. protests by Marxist-Islamists and woke neo-fascists in support of the thousands slaughtered in Iran, despite their professed concern for rights. Also, the Democrats have militarized their various constituent groups again, in support of the illegal alien stampede they created under the Biden regime, because they know that to break the immigration enforcement system is to change the country forever and to establish one-party Democrat Party control over our country for as far as the eye can see.  Illegal immigration and the importation of millions of people from all parts of the world who have no intention of assimilating into our country and who seek to impose their own cultures on the citizenry is already causing enormous havoc and societal unrest.  And the Democrat Party is all in.  It is the most unconscionable assault on our nation since the Confederate Democrats dragged our country into a civil war. The battles in our streets between ICE and the mobs are battles for the survival of our Republic.   Later, the 19-year-old who set fire Congregation Beth Israel referred to it as the "Synagogue of Satan"—an anti-Semitic phrase used by figures like Nick Fuentes and Candace Owens. People like Tucker Carlson, Steve Bannon, Megyn Kelly, and others use inflammatory language that incites violence against Jews. Afterward, the Supreme Court should know that Trump imposed 25% tariffs on countries doing business with Iran solely for national security and foreign policy reasons, not economic or tax purposes, and that such decisions belong to the President as Commander-in-Chief, not judges or bureaucrats. The Court needs to reverse the lower court rulings and avoid involvement because judicial interference would disrupt historical presidential actions, blur the power of the purse from executive authority, and create havoc in the economy, international trade, foreign policy, and national security through inconsistent rulings from egomaniacal lower court judges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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