A familiar "guest" joins the Podcast as this week we face the first parsha that lacks a "story" and constructing a Drasha to fit.

The Things We Take With Us - Mishpatim 5780

What is the difference between complaint and prayer and might whining have a place in the next Artscroll publication? Listen to this week's episode to find out. 

Crying Deconstructed - Beshalach 5780

What did Pharoah see before Yitziat Mitzraim? How was he both right and wrong? What does it mean for us? Find out in this weeks mini episode!

Seeing Stars - Bo 5780

What is the difference between a criticism and an insult? What is the difference between a blessing and a curse? The Rabbis discuss the similarities between Yehuda and the rookie prospect in this episode. Extra kugel for those who make it to the end.

A Blessing in Disguise - Vayechi 5780

Rabbi Zahtz joins the podcast to discuss Tefilah, our approach and maybe North Korea. 

Yehuda’s Approach to Approaching Prayer - Vayigash 5780

Rabbi Daniel Feldman joins the podcast this week, bringing his own halachic approach to drashos... and personal grooming. 

Halacha, Homiletics, and Haircuts - Miketz 5780

Rabbi Ariel Schreier rejoins the podcast along side Rabbi Genack for this quick hitting episode about hard work and why retirement isn't all it is cracked up to be.

Jacob's retirement and the search for tranquility - Vayeshev 5780

Rabbi Yaakov Taubes joins the podcast as he breaks down the essence of honesty and what it means to be true to yourself. What should we be asking for? How should we ask for it? Why arent there more diamonds in the world? All this and more in this weeks podcast.

Tracking Truth: The Requests of an Ish Emes - Vayaetzi 5780

Rabbi Genack and special guest Rabbi Larry Rothwachs delve into human nature as they uncover what it means to be struggle and deal with adversity, surprisingly using Esav as a role model. 

Toldos 5780 - Life is what you make of it

What do Avraham, an 8th grader, and Colonel Sanders have in common? Tune in to find out!

The medrish here might help

Better with Age: How Avraham Became a Man of Chessed - Vayera 5780

Comedian and shanim mikra enthusiast Eli Lebowicz joins the Rabbis as they discuss how values travel with you, Lavan loved the green, and Avraham embodied Judiasm through the centuries. 

Settlers of Canaan: Settling Ourselves in a Moving World - Lech Lecha 5780

The Rabbis discuss the unknown impact of our actions and how Noach saved the world, but not with his ark...

Unseen Impact: What Noach Never Knew - Noach 5780

Rabbi Hoberman and Rabbi Genack discuss what makes something "good" vs "very good", and what that has to do with creation and life. Also, starting pitching? 

Bereshis 5780 - Making Man: Finding the Greater Good

What is the connection between Scottie Pippen and the dedication of the Mishkan? This week's drasha will uncover just that. 

Pippen’s Pass: How Greatness is Shared by Spreading Light Unto Others - Behaalosecha 5779

The Rabbi's uncover the source of blessings from G-d and what that means for us in this episode of the Drasha Deconstructed.

Naso - 5779 - Bless you! The Human Power to Give.

What do parking etiquette, football and levites carrying the components of the Mishkan have to do with one another? Take a listen to the RJC Rabbis figure it out. 

The Lonely Vessels of the Mishkan - Bamidbar 5779

The RJC Rabbis take a few minutes to talk about "stealing" a few minutes for the important things and lessons from Dovid Hamelech.

Where our Feet Bring Us - Bechukosay 5779

What is positive and negative freedom and how does it relate to yovel year and rosh hashana? The RJC Rabbis explain.

Behar - 5779

The Rabbinic Trifecta discusses the ideas of Korbanos and provide interesting insights into human behavior.

Korbanot and the Power of Habit - Vayikra 5779

What is the purpose of Tefila and what does that have to do with the building of the Mishkan? The RJC rabbis deconstruct the drasha one pasuk at a time. 

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