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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Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

May 14, 2025

33:17

The Rebbe's position on naturopathy, homeopathy, osteopathy, and other forms of alternative and complementary medicine.

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How to choose a Mashpia

How to choose a Mashpia

Aug 16, 2023

24:34

The Rebbe wants everyone to have a Rabbi/Mashpia, but the Talmud suggests one is only allowed to learn from a uniquely righteous person "similar to an angel". How, then, are we to practically pick Mashpiim? Today's letter addresses this point, and we'll also look at a few Sichos that give more guidance on the issue. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yechiel-krisch1/support

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Best Segulah for a Shidduch (Women)

Best Segulah for a Shidduch (Women)

Dec 20, 2023

22:52

There may be thousands of Segulos to help young couples find their soulmates. But the Rebbe offers one consistent piece of advice year after year in Iggros, and guarantees that it works. Part I: Segulah for Women --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yechiel-krisch1/support

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Best Segulah for a Shidduch (Men)

Best Segulah for a Shidduch (Men)

Dec 25, 2023

17:55

There may be thousands of Segulos to help young couples find their soulmates. But the Rebbe offers one consistent piece of advice year after year in Iggros, and guarantees that it works. Part II: Segulah for Men --- 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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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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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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Doubts in Faith (Part II: The Rebbe)

Doubts in Faith (Part II: The Rebbe)

Jan 22, 2024

24:38

In honor of 10 Shvat 5784, we initially looked at a letter from the Friediker Rebbe that addresses Sfeikos in Emunah. Now we turn to the Rebbe's letters on the topic, which illustrate how the Rebbe unpacks and repackages the Previous Rebbe's Torah for a new generation, giving us the tools to combat doubt. --- 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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