The Maggid of Melbourne
Religion & Spirituality Podcas
Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper, the Maggid of Melbourne, invites us to join him on an exploration of a wide array of Jewish ideas and their relevance in our contemporary Jewish lives. The Maggid of Melbourne features both written and podcast series, each taking an in-depth look at a different Jewish topic. Whether you are interested in the laws of government according to halakha or learning about the spiritual practices of the Hasidic masters, you are sure to find inspiration with the Maggid of Melbourne, Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper.
Location:
United States
Description:
Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper, the Maggid of Melbourne, invites us to join him on an exploration of a wide array of Jewish ideas and their relevance in our contemporary Jewish lives. The Maggid of Melbourne features both written and podcast series, each taking an in-depth look at a different Jewish topic. Whether you are interested in the laws of government according to halakha or learning about the spiritual practices of the Hasidic masters, you are sure to find inspiration with the Maggid of Melbourne, Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper.
Language:
English
Episodes
Pidyon Shvuyim Episode 7: Releasing Terrorists to Free Hostages
1/29/2024
If terrorists demand the release of other terrorists in order to free hostages, is this a case of pidyon shvuyim? Perhaps this scenario should be considered under a different legal rubric?
Credits: Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper – Pardes Faculty… Read the rest
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Pidyon Shvuyim Episode 6: Prepared to Pay
12/27/2023
In this episode, we recap remarkable the story of the 1970 Dawson’s Field hijackings and explore the reactions of American rabbis.
Credits: Rabbi Levi Cooper – Pardes Faculty
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Pidyon Shvuyim Episode 5: Contact with the Outside
12/20/2023
Israel requested that the International Committee of the Red Cross visits our brothers and sisters who are held hostage in Gaza. Do we have precedents in the annals of Jewish history for visiting captives?
Credits: Rabbi Levi Cooper – Pardes … Read the rest
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Pidyon Shvuyim Episode 4: Choosing to Stay
12/13/2023
Was there ever a time that our people left a hostage in captivity? For this episode, we travel to 13th century Germany.
Credits: Rabbi Levi Cooper – Pardes Faculty… Read the rest
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Pidyon Shvuyim Episode 3: The People Act
11/30/2023
How did the 16th century Cairo Jewish community react to kidnap situations? And how did rabbinic leaders explain the community’s conduct?
Credits: Rabbi Levi Cooper – Pardes Faculty… Read the rest
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Pidyon Shvuyim Episode 2: Exorbitant Ransoms & Life-Threatening Incarceration
11/16/2023
Should we be willing to pay any price to secure the release of captives? Surely, paying overpriced ransoms incentivises terrorists?
Credits: Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper – Pardes Faculty
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Pidyon Shvuyim Episode 1: Lauded Objective
11/9/2023
The Maggid of Melbourne opens this series with a look at the centrality of securing the release of hostages. Why is this considered such an important mitzvah?
Credits: Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper – Pardes Faculty
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Torah for Tough Times: Images of Atrocities – A Torah Perspective
10/16/2023
On October 7, as Jews around the world were celebrating Simchat Torah, terrorists crossed into Israel attacking communities across southern Israel. While left reeling from the pain of this tragedy, many of us are wondering, how do we pray during … Read the rest
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Torah for Tough Times: Prayer for the Communities Attacked
10/16/2023
On October 7, as Jews around the world were celebrating Simchat Torah, terrorists crossed into Israel attacking communities across southern Israel. While left reeling from the pain of this tragedy, many of us are wondering, how do we pray during … Read the rest
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Torah for Tough Times: Hallel During Wartime
10/16/2023
On October 7, as Jews around the world were celebrating Simchat Torah, terrorists crossed into Israel attacking communities across southern Israel. While left reeling from the pain of this tragedy, many of us are wondering, how do we pray during … Read the rest
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Episode 18: Eternal Light
8/24/2023
Where did the tradition of lighting a ner tamid (Eternal Light) in a synagogue begin? In this final episode of Exploring Sacred Spaces, the Maggid of Melbourne looks to the sources once again, this time in search of the history … Read the rest
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Duration:00:12:33
Episode 17: Dedication Plaques
8/23/2023
Is it acceptable to place a dedication plaque in a sacred space? In today’s episode, we go back to the Tanakh, learning about the building of the Temple, and other early sources as we examine this complex topic.
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Duration:00:09:08
Episode 16: Unfinished Synagogues
8/22/2023
Sometimes when you walk into a Jewish home you are immediately confronted by a portion of the wall that is incomplete. Why is that? In today’s episode the Maggid of Melbourne explores this tradition, discussing the reason for it, and … Read the rest
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Duration:00:09:41
Episode 15: Structural Damage
8/21/2023
In the wake of the terrifying earthquake that struck Turkey, the Maggid of Melbourne dedicated this episode on structural damage to the people of Turkey.
What do we do when there is a crack in the wall of a synagogue? … Read the rest
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Duration:00:12:58
Episode 14: Mysticism in Synagogue Design
8/18/2023
There’s more to windows and synagogues than meets the eye. In this episode, the Maggid of Melbourne continues his discussion on windows in synagogues. Searching for guidance on how many windows should be used, we look to the mystical text … Read the rest
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Duration:00:09:45
Episode 13: Window Design
8/17/2023
If, as we’ve learned, we are meant to have windows, is there a specific way they should be designed? In today’s episode the Maggid of Melbourne leads us with an examination of the windows that were found in the Temple. … Read the rest
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Duration:00:11:27
Episode 12: Smell and Sight
8/15/2023
The Maggid of Melbourne brings another tale, this time about the planning of the building of Yeshivat Har Etzion and Rav Amital’s reaction to learning there would be no windows in the Beit Midrash. We learn of two versions of … Read the rest
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Duration:00:10:22
Episode 11: Windows for Prayer
8/14/2023
Do synagogues need windows? Going back to the time of Daniel, we learn that windows have played a role in prayer, but does that mean that windows are required? Why would we even need windows, what particular role would … Read the rest
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Duration:00:11:38
Exploring Sacred Spaces 10: Karate Kicks on Synagogue Walls
8/11/2023
From watching children practice their karate kicks to remembering stories of shared walls with homes, the Maggid of Melbourne embarks on a fascinating discussion about the sanctity of synagogue walls and the challenges of using them for the mundane. … Read the rest
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Duration:00:10:22
Exploring Sacred Spaces 9: Menorah or Chanukiya
8/10/2023
We see them all the time in our Jewish spaces, but what exactly is the role of the Chanukiya within synagogues? Join Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper, the Maggid of Melbourne, as he leads us on a fascinating exploration of … Read the rest
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Duration:00:12:52