Avrohom Zeidman
Avrohom Zeidman
143 episodes 3 shows
Rabbi Avrohom Zeidman designs, writes and presents curricula for the educational arm of GIFT, UK. This unique organization aims to inspire the next generation to become givers. Rabbi Zeidman researches Judaic approaches to the development of altruism and uses these to spearhead a range of innovative pedagogic programs. He has taught at schools and university campuses around the UK. Prior to joining Gift, Rabbi Zeidman worked for Seed UK and the United Synagogue; educating across the Jewish spectrum. Rabbi Zeidman lives in London, UK and is married with five children.
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Can a bad environment make you holy?
Can a bad environment make you holy?
Jul 12, 2026
11:20
G-d could have placed Ruth in a righteous home — so why was she born into Moab? In this episode, we explore how a negative environment can sometimes spark the strongest desire for truth. And how the same force can pull both ways.
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Why does the torah not explicitly outlaw bad middos
Why does the torah not explicitly outlaw bad middos
Jun 11, 2026
10:42
If you could take a pill and all your bad qualities would melt away, should you take it?
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What could possibly go wrong doing a Mitzvah?!?
What could possibly go wrong doing a Mitzvah?!?
Jul 2, 2026
9:30
Pinchas did an act of killing to help save Klal Yisroel. But might this action have a negative after effect on his personality?
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Show me your leader and I'll show you your soul
Show me your leader and I'll show you your soul
Jul 2, 2026
14:15
When Moshe asks for a successor, God chooses Yehoshua — and the shift speaks volumes. In this episode, we explore how the leaders of each generation reveal the soul of their people. Looking at the arc of history, we uncover a deeper pattern: some generations are led by the mind, others by the heart — and their leaders reflect exactly that.
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Yisro: The dangers of Inspiration
Yisro: The dangers of Inspiration
Feb 5, 2026
14:29
When the Jewish people stood at Mount Sinai to received the Torah, they backed away in fear. Is it possible, that too much inspiration is bad for one's health?
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We are all biased judges
We are all biased judges
Feb 10, 2026
7:26
A judge who accepts the bribe of a single penny is disqualified. That being the case -what chance is there for ourselves to make any moral self-judgments? We are filled with personal biases. Rav Dessler shares several practical answers to help us out.
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Bo: The 4 levels of World Perception
Bo: The 4 levels of World Perception
Jan 20, 2026
12:42
Why did G-d 'Himself' need to take us out of Egypt? Why couldn't an angel? The Zohar says that had an angel tried to free us, it would have been 'damaged by the depravity of Egypt'. What does that mean?!? Rav Dessler explains...
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Yisro: Love and Respect - Striking the Balance
Yisro: Love and Respect - Striking the Balance
Feb 5, 2026
9:38
We often navigate between formality and informality—but how do they shape our relationships? In this episode, we explore their dynamic through Yisro’s encounter with Moshe.
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Bo: Sweet Revenge - The Hidden Kindness of the Ten Plagues
Bo: Sweet Revenge - The Hidden Kindness of the Ten Plagues
Jan 20, 2026
7:54
Why does Hashem stretch out the downfall of Egypt across ten plagues instead of ending it instantly? Perhaps there is more to Divine justice than meets the eye? This episode uncovers the unexpected kindness hidden within the plagues—and why revenge is sweeter than you think.
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Beshalach: 123 Magic - Unlocking True Happiness
Beshalach: 123 Magic - Unlocking True Happiness
Jan 28, 2026
10:38
Why do so many people feel stuck after a burst of inspiration? In this episode, we explore the hidden power of the number three and why true happiness is a three-step journey.