This is a podcast intended both for families planning bar/bat mitzvahs as well as an outlet for mitzvah industry professionals to speak about trends, topics, and the overall state of the bar/bat mitzvah industry.
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The Mishneh Torah was the Rambam's (Rabbi Moses ben Maimon) magnum opus, a work spanning hundreds of chapters and describing all of the laws mentioned in the Torah. To this day it is the only work that details all of Jewish observance, including those laws which are only applicable when the Holy Temple is in place. Participating in one of the annual study cycles of these laws (3 chapters/day, 1 chapter/day, or Sefer Hamitzvot) is a way we can play a small but essential part in rebuilding the ...
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Listen along as Rabbi Menashe Uhr explores the topic of Mitzvos with two special guests - Shlomi and Mellissa. The 3 come very very different Jewish backgrounds, and each bring their own perspectives (and questions!) to the table. The goal is to explore each Mitzvah, and discuss, analyze - and debate - the underlying themes and purpose of the Mitzvah. By understanding what the Mitzvah is really all about we hope to build a personal 'connection' to it, enabling us to perform the Mitzvos of Ha ...
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The Torah contains 613 Mitzvos, Commandments. Many of the Mitzvos are quite familiar to us, such as loving our fellow as ourselves and eating matzah on Passover, but many are more obscure and unfamiliar. The Mitzvah Podcast is a project to offer a snapshot of each mitzvah, in the order in which they appear in the Torah. Each episode will be dedicated to a single Mitzvah or a bunch of Mitzvos if they are closely related and offer an overview of said Mitzvah, together with anecdotes and vignet ...
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Kids talk and discuss the Mitzvah Campaigns encouraged by the Rebbe. Listen and learn how you can be a part of it too!
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A Jew and A Gentile walk into a Bar . . . Mitzvah » Podcast


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A Jew and A Gentile walk into a Bar . . . Mitzvah » Podcast
Charles Bretan and Chris Henson
Three bloggers, one Jewish & two Christian, discussing faith, cigars, depression, cigars, social justice, cigars, and other interfaith issues. Oh, and cigars.
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Miss Mitzvah is an ongoing interactive installation and storytelling project conceived by Zoe Penina Baker which explores Bat Mitzvahs and coming-of-age rituals within a consumer-driven culture. Collecting narratives from young women in from across North America through hands-on workshops and interviews, the project exists as an ever-growing archive of stories and Bat Mitzvah dresses, invitations, photographs, and other objects and ephemera from the 1990s and 2000s. The Miss Mitzvah Podcast ...
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The Mishneh Torah was the Rambam's (Rabbi Moses ben Maimon) magnum opus, a work spanning hundreds of chapters and describing all of the laws mentioned in the Torah. To this day it is the only work that details all of Jewish observance, including those laws which are only applicable when the Holy Temple is in place. Participating in one of the annua…
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TorahTalk Meaningful Mitzvah Podcast


We want to here from you! Send in your questions or comments by going to MitzvahPodcast.com Questions will be addresses in a special episode for listener feedback at the end of each topic.由Rabbi Menashe Uhr
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Meal offerings are a central part of the daily Temple offerings. These Mitzvos cover the Kohanim’s relationship with meal offerings. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – DONATE: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank …
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The Mishneh Torah was the Rambam's (Rabbi Moses ben Maimon) magnum opus, a work spanning hundreds of chapters and describing all of the laws mentioned in the Torah. To this day it is the only work that details all of Jewish observance, including those laws which are only applicable when the Holy Temple is in place. Participating in one of the annua…
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The Mishneh Torah was the Rambam's (Rabbi Moses ben Maimon) magnum opus, a work spanning hundreds of chapters and describing all of the laws mentioned in the Torah. To this day it is the only work that details all of Jewish observance, including those laws which are only applicable when the Holy Temple is in place. Participating in one of the annua…
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The Mishneh Torah was the Rambam's (Rabbi Moses ben Maimon) magnum opus, a work spanning hundreds of chapters and describing all of the laws mentioned in the Torah. To this day it is the only work that details all of Jewish observance, including those laws which are only applicable when the Holy Temple is in place. Participating in one of the annua…
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The Mishneh Torah was the Rambam's (Rabbi Moses ben Maimon) magnum opus, a work spanning hundreds of chapters and describing all of the laws mentioned in the Torah. To this day it is the only work that details all of Jewish observance, including those laws which are only applicable when the Holy Temple is in place. Participating in one of the annua…
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The Mishneh Torah was the Rambam's (Rabbi Moses ben Maimon) magnum opus, a work spanning hundreds of chapters and describing all of the laws mentioned in the Torah. To this day it is the only work that details all of Jewish observance, including those laws which are only applicable when the Holy Temple is in place. Participating in one of the annua…
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The Mishneh Torah was the Rambam's (Rabbi Moses ben Maimon) magnum opus, a work spanning hundreds of chapters and describing all of the laws mentioned in the Torah. To this day it is the only work that details all of Jewish observance, including those laws which are only applicable when the Holy Temple is in place. Participating in one of the annua…
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The Mishneh Torah was the Rambam's (Rabbi Moses ben Maimon) magnum opus, a work spanning hundreds of chapters and describing all of the laws mentioned in the Torah. To this day it is the only work that details all of Jewish observance, including those laws which are only applicable when the Holy Temple is in place. Participating in one of the annua…
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The Mishneh Torah was the Rambam's (Rabbi Moses ben Maimon) magnum opus, a work spanning hundreds of chapters and describing all of the laws mentioned in the Torah. To this day it is the only work that details all of Jewish observance, including those laws which are only applicable when the Holy Temple is in place. Participating in one of the annua…
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The Mishneh Torah was the Rambam's (Rabbi Moses ben Maimon) magnum opus, a work spanning hundreds of chapters and describing all of the laws mentioned in the Torah. To this day it is the only work that details all of Jewish observance, including those laws which are only applicable when the Holy Temple is in place. Participating in one of the annua…
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The Mishneh Torah was the Rambam's (Rabbi Moses ben Maimon) magnum opus, a work spanning hundreds of chapters and describing all of the laws mentioned in the Torah. To this day it is the only work that details all of Jewish observance, including those laws which are only applicable when the Holy Temple is in place. Participating in one of the annua…
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continue reading
The Mishneh Torah was the Rambam's (Rabbi Moses ben Maimon) magnum opus, a work spanning hundreds of chapters and describing all of the laws mentioned in the Torah. To this day it is the only work that details all of Jewish observance, including those laws which are only applicable when the Holy Temple is in place. Participating in one of the annua…
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continue reading
The Mishneh Torah was the Rambam's (Rabbi Moses ben Maimon) magnum opus, a work spanning hundreds of chapters and describing all of the laws mentioned in the Torah. To this day it is the only work that details all of Jewish observance, including those laws which are only applicable when the Holy Temple is in place. Participating in one of the annua…
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continue reading
The Mishneh Torah was the Rambam's (Rabbi Moses ben Maimon) magnum opus, a work spanning hundreds of chapters and describing all of the laws mentioned in the Torah. To this day it is the only work that details all of Jewish observance, including those laws which are only applicable when the Holy Temple is in place. Participating in one of the annua…
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continue reading
The Mishneh Torah was the Rambam's (Rabbi Moses ben Maimon) magnum opus, a work spanning hundreds of chapters and describing all of the laws mentioned in the Torah. To this day it is the only work that details all of Jewish observance, including those laws which are only applicable when the Holy Temple is in place. Participating in one of the annua…
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The Mishneh Torah was the Rambam's (Rabbi Moses ben Maimon) magnum opus, a work spanning hundreds of chapters and describing all of the laws mentioned in the Torah. To this day it is the only work that details all of Jewish observance, including those laws which are only applicable when the Holy Temple is in place. Participating in one of the annua…
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continue reading
The Mishneh Torah was the Rambam's (Rabbi Moses ben Maimon) magnum opus, a work spanning hundreds of chapters and describing all of the laws mentioned in the Torah. To this day it is the only work that details all of Jewish observance, including those laws which are only applicable when the Holy Temple is in place. Participating in one of the annua…
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The Mishneh Torah was the Rambam's (Rabbi Moses ben Maimon) magnum opus, a work spanning hundreds of chapters and describing all of the laws mentioned in the Torah. To this day it is the only work that details all of Jewish observance, including those laws which are only applicable when the Holy Temple is in place. Participating in one of the annua…
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continue reading
The Mishneh Torah was the Rambam's (Rabbi Moses ben Maimon) magnum opus, a work spanning hundreds of chapters and describing all of the laws mentioned in the Torah. To this day it is the only work that details all of Jewish observance, including those laws which are only applicable when the Holy Temple is in place. Participating in one of the annua…
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The Mishneh Torah was the Rambam's (Rabbi Moses ben Maimon) magnum opus, a work spanning hundreds of chapters and describing all of the laws mentioned in the Torah. To this day it is the only work that details all of Jewish observance, including those laws which are only applicable when the Holy Temple is in place. Participating in one of the annua…
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In this episode we talk about the reasons why completing event forms are so accurate are important.
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We want to here from you! Send in your questions or comments by going to MitzvahPodcast.com Questions will be addresses in a special episode for listener feedback at the end of each topic.由Rabbi Menashe Uhr
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The Mishneh Torah was the Rambam's (Rabbi Moses ben Maimon) magnum opus, a work spanning hundreds of chapters and describing all of the laws mentioned in the Torah. To this day it is the only work that details all of Jewish observance, including those laws which are only applicable when the Holy Temple is in place. Participating in one of the annua…
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In the spirit of Halloween being, we are analyzing recent mitzvahs and talking about all the GREAT "treats" we've been seeing and some of the "tricks" or hurdles we've encountered so far this season. There's nothing overly spooky about this episode besides our hosts, Dylan and Mike getting real and removing the masks that often hide the truths. www…
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In this episode of Mastering Mitzvahs, our hosts, Mike and Dylan bring in a friend and esteemed guest, Michael Siagel the owner of Siagel Productions from the Boston Mass area. Michael's team produces over 250 bar/bat mitzvahs per year and is a second generation entertainment firm which started in 1976. In this fun episode of Mastering Mitzvahs, we…
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In this new format for our podcasts, Dylan and Mike spend ten minutes discussing a new and super cool event enhancement called Social Zaps. This is an upgrade to the traditional Zap Photos and a hybrid of zap photos merged with the roaming photo station. Check out the podcast to learn more! www.XEevents.com…
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Understanding the bar and bat mitzvah pricing is a topic we can chat about for hours. In this 40 minute episode, we condensed our most top thoughts and shared them for clients (and other industry peers) to learn from. There are plenty of great nuggets to learn from this podcast. We hope you enjoy and if you would like to chat further on this topic,…
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Steady fires were always present atop the Altar. At all times, even when sacrifices were not being processed in the Tabernacle and the Temple, a steady fire was maintained on the Altar. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – DONATE: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational ef…
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Live from The Wild Goose Festival 2023, it’s Episode 154! That’s right. We recorded this episode in front of a live audience at The Wild Goose Festival 2023. Joining us on the GooseCast stage was The Transvengelical to discuss how body image and sexuality have been used for centuries as the primary weapons of Western colonization and White Supremac…
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The first activity performed in the Temple each day was the removal of the ashes from the previous day’s sacrifices. Before today’s sacrificial schedule can commence, the Altar must be cleared from the ashes of yesterday’s sacrifices. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – DONATE: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to…
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Episode 153, MAID in Canada: The Ethics and Theological Ramifications of Medical Assistance in Dying.
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Proving we are not afraid of any topic, in episode 153 we discuss Canada’s Medical Assistance in Dying law passed this last spring. The Canadian MAID law outlines, “a process that allows someone who is found eligible to be able to receive assistance from a medical practitioner in ending their life.” To be eligible for medical assistance in dying, y…
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Unlike the previous mitzvah that required a sacrifice for an uncertain violation, in this mitzvah, we learn about a guilt offering for someone who definitely violated a transgression. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – DONATE: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational effo…
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This sacrifice is offered when someone is uncertain if they violated a sin or not. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – DONATE: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you! – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – E…
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We want to here from you! Send in your questions or comments by going to MitzvahPodcast.com Questions will be addresses in a special episode for listener feedback at the end of each topic.由Rabbi Menashe Uhr
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In this episode of Mastering Mitzvahs, we have a guest, Jamie who just a few days before recording this episode, celebrated her own daughter's bat mitzvah. Instantly, we knew we wanted Jamie to be a guest on this podcast since her party was not only spectacular, but it also had a very unique feel with a great balance of modern tradition and Israeli…
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We want to here from you! Send in your questions or comments by going to MitzvahPodcast.com Questions will be addresses in a special episode for listener feedback at the end of each topic.由Rabbi Menashe Uhr
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The Mitzvah to Love Your Fellow Jew: ואהבת לרעך כמוך In this episode we will cover the basics of this Mitzvah - and also tackle the following questions: How can you make me love someone? What if I can’t stand them? How can I love someone who wrongs me? How can I love someone who sins and is a bad person? We want to here from you! Send in your quest…
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Misappropriating Temple property is a very bad idea. The sacrifices, the animals, the vessels, the property, the money used for update and maintenance – all items that are included in the temple coffers cannot be misused. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – DONATE: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund ou…
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We want to here from you! Send in your questions or comments by going to MitzvahPodcast.com Questions will be addresses in a special episode for listener feedback at the end of each topic.由Rabbi Menashe Uhr
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There are plenty of items that your son or daughter should be working with you on making decisions. However, there are some pricy and sometimes sensative topics within the planning process which should be adult only decisions. In this podcast, we discuss these details. For more info, questions or to propose a topic for another episode of Xplosive E…
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Have you ever wondered why the Torah prohibits leavened bread and all Chometz items on Pesach? Why does this prohibition seem so intense, with many rules about getting rid of chometz and avoiding even a small amount? Why is there a Mitzvah to burn the Chometz before Passover? Why is it even forbidden to have chometz in my possession, even if I won'…
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In this episode, Mike and Dylan discuss the different formalities which generally take place at a bar or bat mitzvah and give a thumbs up or down signaling to keep or ditch these traditions. As always, we encourage and appreciate feedback. www.XEevents.com
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A sinner’s meal offering is a bit different from a typical meal offering: Oil and Frankincense, integral ingredients in most meal offerings, are omitted. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – DONATE: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.or…
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The bird sin sacrifice, brought by a person who cannot afford to bring a more expensive sacrifice, is processed and slaughtered in an unusual fashion. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – DONATE: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/s…
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We estimate there are well over 100 decisions to make when planning a bar or bat mitzvah. Dylan and Mike selected their the top ten, debated them, compared them and ultimately made a single list to share with those planning a bar/bat mitzvah. Within this podcast, there are some great tips and suggestions to consider during the planning process. For…
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TorahTalk Meaningful Mitzvah Podcast


Why is it so important to say the story of the exodus every single year - we all know it already! Why is remembering the exodus such a reoccuring theme in Judaism? It seems like every other Mitzvah is done "as a remembrance of the the exodus from Egypt!" What are we REALLY doing on Seder night... We want to here from you! Send in your questions or …
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Most sacrifices follow a designated protocol which remains unchanged irrespective of the financial wherewithal of the person bringing the sacrifice. This mitzvah is the exception. There are some sins regarding whom the sacrifice brought atone for the sin is means-tested. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – DONATE: Please consider supporting…
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TorahTalk Meaningful Mitzvah Podcast


We've established that there are several Mitzvos that women are not obligated to do. What if a women wants to do them anyway, as "Extra Credit?" Is this encouraged, discouraged, or somewhere in between? We want to here from you! Send in your questions or comments by going to MitzvahPodcast.com Questions will be addresses in a special episode for li…
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