Avrohom Zeidman
Avrohom Zeidman
78 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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Vayishlach: Concern for little cups
Vayishlach: Concern for little cups
Dec 3, 2025
12:57
Why did Yaacov care so much about little earthenware cups? Should we distance ourselves from physicality or imbue it with spirituality? We will use the analogy of the 3 little pigs to answer this question!
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Vayetzei: The Kabbalistic Workings of a Ladder
Vayetzei: The Kabbalistic Workings of a Ladder
Nov 25, 2025
12:56
Ever thought about how a ladder can teach us about life? In this episode, we’re diving into the kabbalistic secrets behind climbing from selfishness to selflessness. Each step up isn’t just a move—it’s a transformation. Let’s explore how to take that next step together.
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Terumah: Meet the Real You
Terumah: Meet the Real You
Feb 26, 2025
10:44
We think with our minds, we feel with our hearts and we act with our bodies. Which one is the REAL me?
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Vayeitsei: Flipping Middos
Vayeitsei: Flipping Middos
Nov 25, 2025
6:17
Rav Dessler Parasha podcast Episode 7: Vayeitsei. Why is Yaacov known as an Ish Emes if his life seems to be filled with deception?
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Toldos: BT vs FFB
Toldos: BT vs FFB
Nov 19, 2025
7:30
Why is it Hashem answers Yitzchak's prayers over Rivka's? Is an FFB somehow better than a BT?
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Shoftim: Why the Killer Goes Free When the Kohen Gadol Dies
Shoftim: Why the Killer Goes Free When the Kohen Gadol Dies
Aug 29, 2025
17:23
What’s the link between the negligent killer in exile and the death of the Kohen Gadol? In this episode, we uncover a surprising connection — and how it reveals not just Hashem’s strict justice, but His deep love for every Jew.
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Va’eschanan: HAYOM -Living Today or Just Coasting?
Va’eschanan: HAYOM -Living Today or Just Coasting?
Aug 29, 2025
16:32
In Shema we say hayom — “today” — even though the Mitzvos were given thousands of years ago. Why? In this episode, we will look into what it means to live fully in the present rather than riding on the ripples of the past. We'll also explore if a mitzvah once hard but now easy still earns the same reward, and discover how growth can continue in the afterlife.
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Re’eh: Am I Allowed to be a Vegetarian?
Re’eh: Am I Allowed to be a Vegetarian?
Aug 29, 2025
18:47
Adam was a vegetarian. Noach was not. In this episode, we take a macro look at history to see how society’s relationship with eating meat has shifted — and whether vegetarianism is ideal, permitted, or discouraged.
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Eikev: If Hashem Can Do Anything, Why is Fear of Him Up to Us?
Eikev: If Hashem Can Do Anything, Why is Fear of Him Up to Us?
Aug 29, 2025
11:26
The sages say everything is in Hashem’s hands — except the fear of Him. But what about love? And if fear is ours alone, why do we pray for help with it? In this episode, we tackle some of the biggest paradoxes about God’s power, and what they mean for our relationship with Him.
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Ki Savo: Elul: A Beginning or an End?
Ki Savo: Elul: A Beginning or an End?
Sep 11, 2025
10:53
Bikurim celebrates the first fruits, the power of new beginnings. But Elul comes at the end of the year. Or does it? In this episode, we compare Bikurim to Elul and ask: is Elul the closing chapter of the new year, or the first step toward something new? The answer may change our approach to this month.