Yechiel Krisch
Yechiel Krisch
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Yechiel Krisch is a Rav and Mashpia who specializes in Chabad Hasidic philosophy and the intersection between science, technology, medicine, and authentic Judaism. A seasoned lecturer and sought-after speaker, he holds academic degrees in biology, health, and science journalism, and ordination as a rabbi and rabbinic judge. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, Scientific American, Popular Mechanics, and several other international publications (byline Joshua A. Krisch). Previously, he conducted cancer research, worked as an EMT, flew single-engine airplanes, and served as a Chabad emissary to Ithaca College. He now lives in upstate New York, where he delivers daily and weekly Torah classes and works in the Biomedical Communications Department at The Rockefeller University.
Popular Shows
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Is Fear Part of Judaism?
Is Fear Part of Judaism?
Aug 18, 2026
25:15
Exploring the Rebbe's attitude toward "Yira Tata", a baseline fear of G-d that is usually associated with accepting the yoke of heaven and a fundamental fear of sin. In Chassidus, where our focus is often love and awe of G-d, is there room for this baseline fear? And in the month of Elul, when the King is in the field smiling at us, is Yira Tata still important?
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The Power of Tehillim
The Power of Tehillim
Aug 17, 2026
34:53
Letters, Sichos, and stories from our Rabbeim on the power of Tehillim, covering three major points: 1) The history behind the Previous Rebbe's decree that psalms should be read after prayers and in Tehillim Groups. 2) The power of Tehillim as the ultimate Segulah for all of our needs. 3) The importance of dedicating Rosh Hashanah not to idle conversation or even Torah study, but the non-stop saying of psalms.
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Proof of Torah's Authenticity
Proof of Torah's Authenticity
Nov 5, 2024
31:02
The Rebbe offers logical and scientific evidence of the mass revelation at Sinai, and explains how Judaism differs from every religion in its unique ability to prove its foundational principles—namely, that the Torah was given directly by G-d to the Jewish people. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yechiel-krisch1/support
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The Real Job of Jewish Judge
The Real Job of Jewish Judge
May 17, 2023
14:37
The Rebbe writes to the author of a book featuring little-known Medieval commentaries on tractate Sanhedrin, and calls on the author to embrace the key task of the Sanhedrin itself: spreading Torah far and wide, and not limiting their influence to academia. Iggros Volume 28 Pg 123 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yechiel-krisch1/support
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Family Planning
Family Planning
Aug 11, 2026
33:47
The Rebbe's campaign against family planning. In these letters, the Rebbe describes family planning, birth control, and the choice to space out children as a destructive ideology that undermines the foundations of the Jewish home and completely misunderstands what a gift children are. While allowing room for individual cases in which it is dangerous for the mother to get pregnant, the Rebbe pushes back against the trend to limit or delay having children for any other reason.
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Does Tznius Apply to Men?
Does Tznius Apply to Men?
Jul 27, 2026
39:16
The importance of tznius is often expressed to women, but less so to men. The Rebbe explains the importance of modesty, and emphasizes that its rules apply to men just as women. Bonus: A deep-dive into the Rebbe's position on men wearing shorts.
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Mixed Dancing
Mixed Dancing
Mar 4, 2024
32:12
Letters and Sichos describing the damage that mixed dancing causes to marriages, the clear Halachic issues, and how to explain all of this to less receptive audiences. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yechiel-krisch1/support
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Art, Drawing, and Painting
Art, Drawing, and Painting
Feb 20, 2024
24:32
The Rebbe describes an artist's job as revealing the inner nature of all things and breathing life into the inanimate. He also celebrates the potential of the visual arts in inspiring divine service--the Previous Rebbe praised the potential of landscape paintings, and the Rebbe Rashab was inspired by his visit to the Louvre. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yechiel-krisch1/support
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Saying Sorry & Demanding Apologies
Saying Sorry & Demanding Apologies
Feb 21, 2024
27:06
A survey of several letters and Sichos capturing general principles about when the Rebbe apologizes, how he says sorry, and when and how he demands apologies from others in unique situations. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yechiel-krisch1/support
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Talking to Co-Workers About Judaism
Talking to Co-Workers About Judaism
Feb 28, 2024
24:59
A series of letters on the subject of influencing your surroundings, and always be a Mashpia while only rarely being a Mikabel. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yechiel-krisch1/support