Yechiel Krisch
Yechiel Krisch
237 episodes 1 show
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 Chassidus Therapy?
Is Chassidus Therapy?
Jul 18, 2023
25:49
Special Episode: What is the relationship between Tikun HaMiddos and Chassidus? Is the point of Chassidus to help me become a better person? Can Chassidus be used to fix base Middos, or is decency a prerequisite? This class looks at letters from the Rebbe and Previous Rebbe to address these questions (and resolve apparent contradictions). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yechiel-krisch1/support
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Special Episode: Tosefes Shabbos
Special Episode: Tosefes Shabbos
Jun 7, 2023
19:36
In this class we depart from the year 1973 to explore the Rebbe's position on bringing in Shabbos early, with letters and Sichos. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yechiel-krisch1/support
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Education in the Summer
Education in the Summer
May 23, 2023
23:29
This is Part 1 of a two-part series covering the Rebbe's perspective on secular studies. This first episode highlights the Rebbe's wish—expressed in many letters from Shavuos and the summer months—that children not engage in any secular studies over the summer, instead dedicating this time exclusively to immersion in Torah. We also discuss a letter that encourages schools with secular curricula to open Torah-only tracks. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yechiel-krisch1/support
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Comforting Mourners
Comforting Mourners
Jul 26, 2023
25:27
In honor of Tisha B'Av, a Special Episode featuring two letters from the Rebbe on Nichum Aveilim—the first, with a class approach from the Alter Rebbe, Mittler Rebbe, and Tzemach Tzedek, and the second with a very novel approach from our Rebbe. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yechiel-krisch1/support
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Dictators and Independence
Dictators and Independence
Jun 1, 2023
16:19
Those who put their hearts and souls into institutions are often fiercely defensive of their ability to run their Mosdos by fiat. But the Rebbe does not tolerate dictators, and demands that every head of a Chabad institution consult with an advisory board before making major decisions. This class looks at multiple letters from the Rebbe that push a collaborative model—and which harshly censure individuals who make unilateral decisions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yechiel-krisch1/support
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You are no Misnagid
You are no Misnagid
Jun 4, 2023
23:08
The famed Yiddish writer Chaim Grade described himself as a "Modern" Jew who comes from "Misnagdim". In this letter, the Rebbe explains why the term "Misnagid" is outdated, and the class unpacks what the Rebbe means when he says Misnagdim no longer exist. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yechiel-krisch1/support
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On the Maamar Heichaltzu (Part 2)
On the Maamar Heichaltzu (Part 2)
Jul 26, 2023
20:36
We continue our exploration of unique takes on the classic Maamar, with letters suggesting that learning Kuntres Heichaltzu can help solve marriage problems, remind us to judge others favorably, emphasize the power of group resolutions and Mitzvos, and (perhaps) help win court cases. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yechiel-krisch1/support
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On the Maamar Heichaltzu (Part 1)
On the Maamar Heichaltzu (Part 1)
Jul 26, 2023
20:52
We begin to explore the Rebbe's unique takes on the classic Maamar, with letters suggesting that learning Kuntres Heichaltzu can help promote (and even solve) community strife, as well as influence our devotion to prayer. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yechiel-krisch1/support
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Yeshiva Torah Vodaath and Lubavitch
Yeshiva Torah Vodaath and Lubavitch
Jun 8, 2023
15:25
The Rebbe wrote a very warm letter to the Mashgiach of Yeshiva Torah Vodaath in 1973, but this was just one sign of the very close relationship the Rebbe (and the Previous Rebbe) had with the storied non-Chassidic Yeshiva. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yechiel-krisch1/support
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Ideologies and -ism's
Ideologies and -ism's
Jun 5, 2023
26:05
In this letter the Rebbe discusses the pitfalls of modernity (including Modern Judaism) and "-isms" of all kinds, and the class delves into a Michtav Klali and Sicha that explain the futility and failure of the many ideologies that Jews cling to instead of Torah and Mitzvos. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yechiel-krisch1/support