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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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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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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Tu B'Shvat: 3 Big Ideas

Tu B'Shvat: 3 Big Ideas

Jan 25, 2024

21:29

Three letters from the Rebbe about how we can relate to the Rosh Hashanah for Trees this 15 Shvat. 1) Living your life like a tree. 2) Explaining the day to small children. 3) Tu B'Shvat with Moshiach --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yechiel-krisch1/support

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Women in the Military

Women in the Military

Feb 6, 2024

28:49

A deep dive into the Rebbe's firm position against women being drafted into or voluntarily joining the military. Plus: a discussion afterwards about whether the Rebbe's letters written 30-40 years ago apply in modern Israel, where recent initiatives have made the IDF more hospitable to observant Jews. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yechiel-krisch1/support

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Cigarettes, Tobacco, and Smoking

Cigarettes, Tobacco, and Smoking

Jan 30, 2024

33:16

By special request, we look at a series of letters, discussions, and stories that capture both the importance of tobacco in Hasidic history and the modern imperative that we take the risks seriously. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yechiel-krisch1/support

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The Rebbe and the Physicist

The Rebbe and the Physicist

Jan 31, 2024

23:33

The Rebbe wrote several letters to famed physicist Dr. Herman Branover--at times complimenting his work, and at times offering a gentle critique. We explore several of these letters, as well as the story of how Dr. Branover escaped the USSR to make his mark in America, Israel, and the world at large. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yechiel-krisch1/support

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When Helping Israel Hurts

When Helping Israel Hurts

Feb 5, 2024

22:49

In response to those who want to help the situation in Israel by violating a Torah law, the Rebbe gives one consistent answer: you're right that there's a fire, but you're trying to put it out with kerosene. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yechiel-krisch1/support

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Why Youth Break Rules (and Property)

Why Youth Break Rules (and Property)

Jan 9, 2024

31:31

The Rebbe often discusses the great power of young people, but also the potential pitfalls of youthful insecurity and confusion. Here the Rebbe explains why young people sometimes rebel, cause property damage, and buck moral systems, and how to prevent it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yechiel-krisch1/support

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The Rebbe and the Restaurateur

The Rebbe and the Restaurateur

Jan 31, 2024

17:49

Several letters emphasizing the Rebbe's substantial interest and investment in Kosher restaurants around the world. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yechiel-krisch1/support

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The Rebbetzin's Letters

The Rebbetzin's Letters

Feb 1, 2024

20:50

In honor of 22 Shvat, the Yahrtzeit of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka (wife of the Rebbe and daughter of the Previous Rebbe), we look at several letters from the Previous Rebbe, written to and about her. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yechiel-krisch1/support

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