A speech in memory of my mother

The first three blessings of the Amidah shatter the wall between man and G-d. This podcast shows you how Hashem Him/Herself gives us the tools to reach out not just once, but many times a day. Consider these ideas as you pray - especially if you are leading the communal repetition of the prayer.  Thank you for listening...  For more of my writing, explore my divrai Torah and books.   Note: the name of G-d was recorded while I was davening privately and I received Rabbinic permission to use it in this context.  Photo by Levi Meir Clancy on Unsplash 

This is a recording of my 28th Annual Yom Kippur Greeting.

Feel the Shofar's touch, and add to your experience of the Rosh Hashana prayers.

Are you interested in exploring Godly Meditation? It is intended to help you to follow in the path of the Creator and thus lead a life of greater fulfillment.   Photo by GreenForce Staffing on Unsplash 

Is there mental illness in the Torah/Bible? Does the text hint at causes and solutions? This podcast reveals the beginnings of new answers to these questions. Over the coming months and years, I expect these initial concepts to yield fruit that will enable a fundamentally new and powerful appreciation for the lessons of the Torah. Please, have a listen, share your feedback, and let me know what you think!   Photo by Steffen Lemmerzahl on Unsplash

The Torah's meaning is not meant to be obscure to us. Even the Chukim are not meant to be difficult to understand. In this episode, I argue that it is all quite simple and we can grasp it - today.

What is my mission?

Why do we bother with the Seder? Is it just about preserving our people? Or is there something more?   Image By Gilabrand at en.wikipedia, CC BY 2.5, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=12468657

How can we reach towards holiness in a world so full of loss, slavery and destruction?   Photo by Sunguk Kim on Unsplash

It might seem nonsensical in our modern age, but Tazria provides a beautiful illustration of the positive potential of shame.   Photo by @felipepelaquim on Unsplash

Are the Jewish people defined by oppression? Are we meant to be defined by oppression? Listen to find out more.

What can we Torah tell us about fashion? And what can fashion tell us about Torah? More, it turns out, that you might think...

What do Kissing and Korbanot have in common? They're both gross, and they can both express true love...   Photo by Strvnge Films on Unsplash

Purim, Vayikra & Ukraine: the future is ours to determine   Photo by Ganna Aibetova on Unsplash

A Tetzaveh Short Story

Every year, for the past 27 years, I’ve written a Yom Kippur Greeting. My greeting for this year is recorded here. For the text, visit http://www.josephcox.com/yk27.   Image from Steven Weeks on Unsplash 

This is a discussion about Yom Kippur, the Akeidah and the challenges of the divine perspective. It is dedicated to the memory of Bettye Jean Hylton.   Photo by Louis Maniquet on Unsplash

My speech in shul for Rosh Hashana 5782 (2021).

Unity, freedom and Torah