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.

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The Jew who wanted to be a priest

The Jew who wanted to be a priest

May 16, 2023

11:25

The Rebbe's approach to missionaries, and how he approached one Jewish boy who wanted to convert to Christianity and join the clergy. Iggros Volume 28 Pg 157 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yechiel-krisch1/support

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Missionaries in the Holy Land

Missionaries in the Holy Land

Mar 5, 2024

21:54

The Rebbe's no-nonsense approach to Christian Missionaries in the Land of Israel, and his response to the claim that there are political realities that obligate the Israeli government to tolerate it. Bonus: The Rebbe's advice on debating/delegitimizing missionaries. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yechiel-krisch1/support

3

Aliens

Aliens

Jul 9, 2026

34:51

The Rebbe sees no issue with the idea of extraterrestrials (and maybe even UFOs), but provides three important guidelines for how we are to think about life on other planets.

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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

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Illegitimate children in Israel

Illegitimate children in Israel

May 16, 2023

17:58

The Rebbe weighs in on the "Langer Affair" (and R. Shlomo Goren's role in it), one of Israel's most politically-charged debates of 1973, with ripple effects that will ultimately shape the Rabbinate. Iggros Volume 28 Pg 99. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yechiel-krisch1/support

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Is Hitting Kids Good Chinuch?

Is Hitting Kids Good Chinuch?

Feb 22, 2024

24:11

Although the Rebbe advocates discipline and disagrees with modern notions of permissive parenting, letters, Sichos, and anecdotes suggest the Rebbe would oppose corporal punishment for children and students in all but the most extreme scenarioes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yechiel-krisch1/support

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Benedictine

Benedictine

Jun 30, 2026

31:09

Benedictine, a sweet and complex brand of liqueur, was present on the Rebbe's Farbrengen table for years until complaints about its Kashrus led to its removal. This Shiur tells the story of the rise and fall (and, perhaps, resurgence?) of Benedictine in Lubavitch through letters, Sichos, and stories. L'Chaim!

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Pregnancy Customs

Pregnancy Customs

May 17, 2023

16:37

This letter discusses some of the Chabad customs during pregnancy. The class explores additional customs and the reasons behind them. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yechiel-krisch1/support

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Eclipses & Astrology

Eclipses & Astrology

Apr 8, 2024

26:57

Letters and Sichos from the Rebbe about eclipses, horoscopes, and whether we worry about heavenly signs. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yechiel-krisch1/support

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Dollars & Coins

Dollars & Coins

May 7, 2025

29:24

A brief history of the Rebbe's distribution of coins and dollars, and an exploration of letters and Sichos that explain what the Rebbe intends to accomplish through this unique Peulah.

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