Rabbi Joe’s Torat Tel Aviv

Experience Rabbi Joe Wolfson’s popular THINK class from wherever you are. This podcast brings you recordings of the weekly Monday night sessions in Tel Aviv, where Rabbi Wolfson explores the intersection of Jewish thought, contemporary issues, and timeless wisdom. Through careful textual analysis and lively discussion, Rabbi Wolfson guides participants in examining classical Jewish sources while grappling with modern ethical dilemmas and philosophical questions. Whether you’re a seasoned learner or new to Jewish studies, THINK offers an accessible yet intellectually rigorous space to deepen your understanding and challenge your perspectives. Now available as a podcast, you can join the hundreds of weekly attendees who gather to explore what Judaism has to say about the pressing issues of our time.

Rabbi Joe’s Torat Tel Aviv is a education podcast hosted by THINK at JLIC TLV, with 62 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.

THINK at JLIC TLV hosts Rabbi Joe’s Torat Tel Aviv, a education show with 62 episodes published.

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  Episode #63

  THINK Rosh Hashanah: Hannah & Rachel

  Sep 8, 20261h 6m

  In advance of Rosh Hashanah we delve into the stories of Hannah and Rachel - the two women at the centre of the haftarot of Rosh Hashanah. Wordless prayers for children - for children not yet born and for children born but exiled. Why are these stories of mothers and children at the heart of our Rosh Hashanah readings and what do these two women who have hit rock bottom teach us about our own attempt to navigate life's challenges? Source sheet here THINK is sponsored by Dr. Alan Wecker and family, in loving memory of his dear uncle and aunt, Yechiel and Chaya Kleinman, ז״ל.

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  Episode #62

  THINK: The Road To Jerusalem's Destruction

  Jul 16, 20261h 2m

  As we approach Tisha B'Av, our final THINK before the summer break, we focus on the background to the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 B.C.E. exploring the critical events and ideas that were swirling around Jerusalem in the 120 years or so prior hurban habayit - the destruction of the Temple. We explore what Dr Yael Ziegler calls 'the Jerusalem myth' that sprang up in the years after Jerusalem's miraculous salvation from Assyrian attack in 701 and the role of the prophets over the course of the following century as they tried to fight against the sense that Jerusalem was invincible. In the last ten minutes there is a twist - with a mind-bending question whose consequences are hard to wrap one's head around. But you'll only appreciate this great 'what if' if you listen to the shiur prior to that point :) Source sheet here As you are might hear on the shiur we are running our annual campaign this week - if you enjoy listening to THINK we'd love your support. The page is still open at https://upreaching.com/oujlic/jlic-tlv-campaign THINK is generously sponsored by Elaine Diller in loving memory of her parents, Michael and Sarah Marton z”l , through the Michael and Sarah Marton Family Foundation.

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  Episode #61

  THINK Malkhut Shel Hesed: America at 250

  Jul 9, 20261h 5m

  The celebration of 250 years of American independence is an opportunity for us to reflect on what America has meant for the Jewish story. We look at a wide range of sources from poems to the letters of confused immigrants seeking advice to the responsa of the greatest American poskim to see what Rav Moshe Feinstein called Malkhut shel Hesed a kingdom of kindness has meant for the Jews The Bintel Brief stories are here and the major sources including Rav Moshe Feinstein's letters are here THINK is generously sponsored by Elaine Diller in loving memory of her parents, Michael and Sarah Marton z”l , through the Michael and Sarah Marton Family Foundation.

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  Episode #60

  THINK Pinchas: Vayedaber Moshe

  Jun 30, 20261 hour

  When Hashem first encourages Moshe to assume his role as leader Moshe protests, lo ish devarim anokhi - I am not a man of words. Yet in the final weeks of his life, words pour out of Moshe as he gives the people his advice and guidance for the future - elah hedevarim asher dibber Moshe - these are the words that Moshe spoke. Drawing on a beautiful essay of Avivah Zornberg, we will argue that the unlocking of Moshe's speech in his final weeks is connected to a passage and indeed a particular verse in Parshat Pinchas Source sheet here Dedicated by Elaine Diller in loving memory of her parents, Michael and Sarah Marton z”l , through the Michael and Sarah Marton Family Foundation.

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  Episode #59

  THINK BALAK: Was Bilam A Wizard Or A Prophet?

  Jun 23, 20261h 1m

  Bilam, hired to curse, but destined to bless. What were the natures of his powers? When the gemara debates whether he was a wizard or a prophet, what is being suggested about his character? Along the way we will examine an intriguing parallel between Bilam and Avraham, and in particular a cluster of midrashim around the akeida that may have been inspired by, and an oblique commentary on, the story of Bilam, the angel and his donkey Source sheet here THINK is generously sponsored by Elaine Diller in loving memory of her parents, Michael and Sarah Marton z”l , through the Michael and Sarah Marton Family Foundation.

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