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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1
How to celebrate your Birthday
How to celebrate your Birthday
Jun 27, 2024
19:34
Guidance from the Rebbe on how to celebrate a birthday, with a handful of surprising letters about specific practices. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yechiel-krisch1/support
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Guide for the Perplexed (Moreh Nevuchim)
Guide for the Perplexed (Moreh Nevuchim)
May 20, 2025
32:03
Rambam's philosophical work, Moreh Nevuchim (the Guide for the Perplexed) was initially decried as heretical and kicked off the Maimonidean Controversy that pitted rationalism against tradition. Although few truly oppose The Moreh nowadays, it is still apprached with caution in many Jewish circles. What is the Rebbe's Shita regarding Moreh Nevuchim? Should we study the Guide for the Perplexed and, if so, how and when should we learn it?
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A Star-Crossed Shidduch
A Star-Crossed Shidduch
Nov 10, 2023
12:18
What do we do when parents don't approve of a Shidduch? Should children obey their parents, or marry whomever they choose? We explore three different approaches in the Rebbe's letters, and attempt to build a general rule as to how to approach such scenarios. --- 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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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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Buying Lottery Tickets
Buying Lottery Tickets
Oct 29, 2024
23:46
The colorful history of Chabad Rabbeim and lotteries/raffles, along with a review of letters and other statements that shed light on the Rebbe's perspective on playing the lottery and Divine Providence. --- 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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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