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Weekly Torah Studies
Kushi Schusterman
184 episodes
1 week ago
Introducing you to new planes in spirituality, society, and self-awareness - one week at a time through the Klein Jewish Academy at HarfordChabad.org
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Introducing you to new planes in spirituality, society, and self-awareness - one week at a time through the Klein Jewish Academy at HarfordChabad.org
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Judaism
Religion & Spirituality
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Weekly Torah Studies
Buy Local, Reach Global

Judaism Isn’t Just for Jews

Avraham didn’t just raise a Jewish nation—he fathered nations. This class uncovers how Judaism was always meant to be a global force for good, and why even the Torah’s most private miracles were world events.

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1 week ago
1 hour 5 minutes 41 seconds

Weekly Torah Studies
Not My Thing? Not the Point

Stepping Out of Character When the Moment Demands It

Avraham was the embodiment of kindness, so why did he confront G-d with harshness? Because when a soul is on a mission, comfort doesn’t matter. This class challenges us to rethink what real service looks like, and how far we’re willing to go for it.

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2 weeks ago
1 hour 5 minutes 15 seconds

Weekly Torah Studies
Just Do It

Obedience, Not Inspiration, Is the Heart of Judaism

Judaism isn’t a system of values or a path to personal growth—it’s a relationship, and G-d defines the terms. Learn how Avraham’s first step wasn’t about what he believed or felt but about simply doing what G-d said.

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3 weeks ago
1 hour 6 minutes 24 seconds

Weekly Torah Studies
Don’t Walk into the Ark Alone

Giving Up on Others Is Never an Option

When someone close to us is drifting from a spiritual or moral life, how far are we expected to go to help them? Through the Torah’s complex portrayal of Noach and a powerful debate in the Zohar, this class challenges us to think differently about responsibility, prayer, and the meaning of never giving up

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1 month ago
55 minutes 28 seconds

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When The Smoke Rises

How Your Worst Moments Can Lift You Higher

We all have parts of our story we’d rather leave behind. But on Yom Kippur, the Torah reveals something deeper: Even your lowest moments can become the source of your greatest growth. Discover the hidden message in the cloud of incense that rose in the Holy of Holies—and how it still speaks to us today.

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1 month ago
58 minutes 16 seconds

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The Silent Connection

How the Sound of the Shofar Speaks Louder than Words

Rosh Hashanah is more than a new year; it’s a wake-up call to reconnect with G-d. This class reveals how even a mitzvah done on autopilot can spark a profound connection.

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2 months ago
57 minutes 4 seconds

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Motivated By Nature

When Doing the Right Thing Feels Like the Only Thing

When Doing the Right Thing Feels Like the Only Thing You believe in Judaism—but sometimes it’s hard to follow through. This class explores a surprising Rashi, a mystical take on first fruits, and a powerful truth: You already have all the motivation you need. You just have to tap into it.

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2 months ago
1 hour 9 minutes 18 seconds

Weekly Torah Studies
Duty Calls

G-d Loves Brute Commitment

This class explores how fulfilling mitzvot out of duty—without passion—still earns G-d’s favor and brings Divine blessing. Discover the power of simple, committed observance.

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2 months ago
56 minutes 24 seconds

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Wholehearted

Choosing Trust over CertaintyWhat’s wrong with wanting to know what the future holds? This class explores the Torah’s directive to “be sincere with G-d”—to live with wholehearted trust rather than constant calculation.

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2 months ago
1 hour 6 minutes 11 seconds

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Not Just Me, Myself, and I

Why Your Actions Are Bigger than YouIs what you do really just your business? This class explores a core Jewish idea: Our actions reflect not just on ourselves but on Torah, Judaism, and even G-d Himself. Looking at Rashi’s take on a historic oath, we’ll discover how personal conduct has communal and spiritual implications—and why that matters more than ever.

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3 months ago
55 minutes 2 seconds

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The Unbreakable Bond

The Secret to Our Survival against All Odds

How have the Jewish people remained distinct despite centuries of exile and cultural influence? This class uncovers the deeper force that has preserved Jewish identity—a spiritual resilience implanted by Moses.

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3 months ago
1 hour 1 minute 35 seconds

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Upward Is the Only Option

Stagnation, Even in Holiness, Leads to Regression

In life and in our relationship with G-d, progress is not optional—it’s essential. This class explores the deeper meaning behind Moses’s rebuke of the Jewish people for lingering at Sinai, and how this teaches us the necessity of spiritual growth and constant motion. Discover why the best time to move forward is always now.

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3 months ago
48 minutes 6 seconds

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Leading with Heart

When Leadership Means Feeling the Pain

Leadership isn’t about taking charge—it’s about taking on the pain of those you lead. Learn from Moses and the tribal princes how true leadership grows from empathy, not duty, and why genuine care always leads to action.

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4 months ago
55 minutes 19 seconds

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Eternal Moments

How the Everyday Connects Us to the Infinite

Daily rituals can feel like a grind, but what if they’re your bridge to the eternal? This class uncovers how the daily sacrifice in the Temple shows us that every moment holds a chance to experience G-d’s infinite light. No special occasion needed.

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4 months ago
50 minutes 27 seconds

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The Strength to Surrender

Why Letting Go Is the Ultimate Power

Strength is often seen as control, but Judaism defines it as surrendering to something greater. Balaam’s prophecy likens the Jewish people to unshakable mountains, rooted in ancestral strength. This class explores why true power lies in self-sacrifice and choosing holiness over convenience.

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4 months ago
55 minutes 38 seconds

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The Power of Letting Go

Forgiveness, Healing, and the Path to True Unity


Does forgiveness mean withholding punishment, or does it require something deeper? This class explores Moses’s response to the people’s rebellion, revealing that true forgiveness restores unity and helps others heal—just as G-d does for us.

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4 months ago
57 minutes 12 seconds

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Love Every Jew, No Exceptions

Why Even the Wicked Deserve Our Love

Is there ever an exception to the mitzvah of loving your fellow Jew? This class explores Moses’s remarkable love for Dathan and Abiram—his lifelong adversaries—and what it teaches about seeing beyond faults to the hidden goodness in every Jew. 

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5 months ago
55 minutes 56 seconds

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Stronger Than Angels

The spies feared that materialism would overwhelm the Jewish people, just as it had corrupted the fallen angels. But Caleb saw things differently. This class explores why our souls are stronger than angels—and how we can embrace the physical world without losing our spiritual identity.

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5 months ago
1 hour 9 minutes 2 seconds

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Love Letters to G-d

When Doing a Mitzvah Feels Too Good to Miss


Why do Jews celebrate doing mitzvot: duty, tradition, or something deeper? This class explores the joy of fulfilling G-d’s will, inspired by those who refused to miss the Paschal offering. Discover how each mitzvah delights G-d and transforms our Judaism.

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5 months ago
55 minutes 38 seconds

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Similar, Yet So Different

How a Fixed Text Reflects Our Changing Hearts

Jewish prayer is communal and fixed, but how can the same words express our unique and shifting needs? This class explores the Torah’s secret to personalizing collective prayer: by investing it with our individual experiences and emotions.

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5 months ago
50 minutes 51 seconds

Weekly Torah Studies
Introducing you to new planes in spirituality, society, and self-awareness - one week at a time through the Klein Jewish Academy at HarfordChabad.org