Unperplexed: Parsha Lessons from Maimonides's Guide of the Perplexed

Unperplexed: Parsha Lessons from Maimonides's Guide of the Perplexed

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Each week, Rabbi Sprung uncovers a hidden layer of the Parsha through the lens of the Maimonides's Guide of the Perplexed — where reason meets revelation, and ancient words illuminate timeless questions. Listen to Unperplexed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Episode List

Acharei Mot/Kedoshim: Chain of Command

May 8th, 2025 7:43 PM

This week’s Parsha Pick-Me-Up is about loyalty, law, and knowing Who comes first.When parents say one thing and God says another—who do you listen to? The way we think about this question can change the way we think about everything that we do. Take two minutes to learn more.

Rebroadcast: Tazria: First in Thought or Last in Value?

May 1st, 2025 8:54 PM

"If a man does well, they say to him, you preceded the angels; if he does not, they say to him: (in creation) the fly preceded you, the gnat preceded you, the snail preceded you." - Reish LakishBut what does this have to do with the laws of Kashrut and ritual purity?

Shmini: Leadership Under Fire

Apr 25th, 2025 12:36 AM

Discover a powerful moment in this week’s Torah portion — when celebration turns to tragedy, and true leadership emerges. In just a few minutes, gain insight into resilience, responsibility, and the roles we play when life doesn’t go as planned. Tune in to this week’s Parsha Pick-Me-Up to learn more.

Rebroadcast: Tzav: Earning a Place in this World

Apr 11th, 2025 2:28 AM

Do we need to earn our place in this world? We find ourselves here, and no one asked us whether we were interested. Yet, once we are here, God makes demands of us. Our parasha contains the beginning of a meditation on this issue.

Vayikra: The Language of Divine Invitation

Apr 4th, 2025 1:20 PM

Discover the deeper meaning behind Hashem’s call to Moshe and how it offers a powerful lesson in affection, equality, and the way we relate to one another."

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