Inside The Jewish Mind

What if the ideas that shaped history have the power to shape us too? Every week, Inside the Jewish Mind brings you a powerful idea rooted in centuries of Jewish wisdom. Tune in for thought-provoking talks that open up new ways of thinking about who we are, why we’re here, and how we make sense of the world around us. You’ll hear meaningful stories and big ideas from some of the most insightful Jewish thinkers of our time. These talks, given at the National Jewish Retreat and JLI events around the world, are brought to you by the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute. Step inside the Jewish mind—and see where it takes you.

Inside The Jewish Mind is a education podcast hosted by JLI, with 13 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

JLI hosts Inside The Jewish Mind, a education show with 13 episodes published.

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  Episode #13

  The Choice: Jewish Wisdom for a Joyful Life | Miriam Lipskier

  Aug 11, 202547 minS0

  <p>What if happiness isn’t something to chase—but a choice you can make?<br />In this 2012 talk, Miriam Lipskier explores happiness through a Jewish lens, rooted in daily choices, soulful perspective, and timeless Jewish wisdom.<br />She shows that true happiness isn’t waiting somewhere in the future—it’s found in how we choose to live each moment, and offers practical steps to help us get there.</p> <h3>Chapters</h3> (00:00:00) - Inside the Jewish Mind(00:00:57) - Coca Cola's Happiness Campaign(00:07:34) - A Rabbi's talk to a non-(00:11:47) - The Pursuit of Happiness(00:17:20) - How to Be Happy in L...

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  Episode #12

  What Can We Really Know About G-d? | Rabbi Manis Friedman

  Aug 4, 202550 minS0

  <p>If G-d is truly infinite, how can we ever begin to know Him?<br /> In this thought-provoking 2021 talk, Rabbi Manis tackles one of the biggest spiritual questions of all time—and reveals how the unknowable becomes personal.<br /> Prepare to discover a side of your Creator you’ve never encountered before.</p> <h3>Chapters</h3> (00:00:00) - Inside the Jewish Mind(00:01:14) - Knowing God is the first mitzva(00:04:08) - What is the Difference Between Believing and Knowing?(00:06:11) - I Don't Believe in God(00:13:51) - God is Infinite(00:16:55) - God is unknowable and meaningful(00:21:45) - The Need to Create Chava(00:25:24) - Is i...

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  Episode #10

  Where Is G‑d When It Hurts? | Rabbi Benjamin Blech

  Jul 14, 20251 hourS0

  <p>As we enter the Three Weeks leading up to Tisha B'Av, Rabbi Benjamin Blech tackles one of life’s hardest questions: Why do we suffer?</p> <p>In this 2014 talk, he draws on Jewish wisdom to offer comfort, clarity, and a path to meaning, even in life’s darkest moments.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <h3>Chapters</h3> (00:00:00) - Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?(00:04:28) - Why Bad Things Happen To Good People(00:14:21) - Omni the Power of God(00:20:30) - Blackboard #3(00:23:21) - The Problem with the Friends of Job(00:29:46) - Kushner on God's Omnipotence(00:36:48) - Why Did This H...

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  Episode #9

  From Sinai to Today: The Story of Jewish Tradition | Rabbi Chaim Block

  Jun 17, 202555 minS0

  <p>How did a moment at Mount Sinai become thousands of years of living? In this engaging 2015,  traces the transmission of Jewish law and practice through generations—revealing how Torah, interpretation, and tradition form one unbroken chain. You’ll walk away with a clearer picture of how Judaism evolved from divine revelation to everyday life.</p> <h3>Chapters</h3> (00:00:00) - Inside the Jewish Mind(00:00:53) - The Structure of the Torah(00:07:28) - The Book of Kings and the Prophets(00:14:31) - Oral Tradition and the Written Law(00:18:41) - Oral Tradition on Shabbat(00:26:25) - The Right to Keep and Bear Arms(00:35:01) - What is th...

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  Episode #8

  Would I Make It into the Bible? Rethinking Biblical Icons | Rabbi Yitzchok Schochet

  Jun 9, 202542 minS0

  <p>The Torah is filled with stories of our remarkable patriarchs and matriarchs. But were they born extraordinary, or did they become great by making the same kinds of choices we face every day?</p> <p>In this talk, explores what truly set these individuals apart and what their stories reveal about our own potential for greatness.</p> <p>You might just walk away seeing yourself in a whole new light.</p> <h3>Chapters</h3> (00:00:00) - Inside the Jewish Mind(00:01:01) - God's Word and our own(00:09:00) - The Real Life of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob(00:18:02) - Maimonides on Nature, Nurture(00:25:16...

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