Episodes

Come and learn about the most iconic of Jewish symbols: the Shofar. And at the end, you get to hear it sounded!

Here is a welcome to Rosh HaShanah, the beginning of the Jewish New Year. Come and hear of its significance, theology and customs. Shanah Tovah, Happy Jewish New Year!

We talked about sin and repentance. Now we are going to discuss how we Jews forgive one another.

An exploration of sin, repentance and ultimate salvation as Jews approach the High Holidays.

Let's become familiar with a fascinating Jewish movement, one of the most important and influential in the world today: Chassidic Judaism. Come and Listen!

A look at the 9th of Av, the saddest day of the Jewish calendar.

A look at the most liberal of the streams of Judaism: its history, theology and values.

A look at what is often called the "Middle Ground" between Orthodoxy and Reform, Conservative Judaism is a vital and important stream in and of itself. Come and hear what it has to offer!

We are taking a look at Orthodox Judaism, the stream that most closely follows traditional Jewish law and practice.

How and why did Jews come to America? Why did we stay? Come and listen!

An exploration of the historical roots of anti-Semitism and how we can confront anti-Semitism and hatred today.

Israel is more than a state; it is a state of mind. Come and explore the ancient ideas behind the land and people of Israel. (Note: this is not a discussion of the modern state or any politics associated with Israel and the P...

Is Jesus the Messiah? And if not him, than whom? We'll examine how Jews and Christians describe Messianism and discuss what Jesus as the Messiah means for both of our faiths.

Do you believe in miracles? Jews do - even today! Let's talk.

A look at the Jewish holidays found in the Bible - and one that is not!

Are Jews the Chosen People? And is Jesus the fulfillment of God's Covenant with David? Let's find out.

Do Jews believe in God? And where does Jesus fit in? We're looking at Jewish conceptions of God, how Jews express them today and how Jesus and the Trinity came from ancient Jewish beliefs.

Why don't Jews believe in Jesus? What DO Jews believe ABOUT Jesus? And why did the split occur? Come and listen!

What books do Jews see as holy? Which books are holy to Christians but not to Jews? Take a listen and find out!

Who is a Jew? Such a basic question, such a complex answer. Let's unpack it together. Torah for Christians is a podcast series devoted to explaining Jewish ideas and values to the non-Jewish world. Rabbi Jordan Parr is an acc...