Ruach Israel

Ruach Israel

Author: Congregation Ruach Israel Language: English Episodes: 55
Drawing from the vibrant community of Congregation Ruach Israel in metropolitan Boston, the Ruach Israel podcast offers a deep and personal connection to Jewish thought and contemporary spiritual life. This series presents wisdom from the congregation's rabbis and a variety of guest leaders, creating a space for reflection that feels both ancient and immediate. Each episode explores the textures of faith, tradition, and practice, grounding lofty ideas in the relatable experiences of a living community. Listeners will hear discussions that grapple with Torah, holiday observances, ethical dilemmas, and the simple, profound questions of daily living, all through a lens of warmth and intellectual curiosity. It’s more than a lecture; it’s an invitation to join a conversation that has been evolving for millennia. The Ruach Israel podcast serves as an auditory extension of the synagogue itself, designed for anyone seeking to enrich their understanding of Judaism, whether they are deeply engaged or simply curious. The perspectives shared here are rooted in a specific place but resonate with universal themes of belonging, purpose, and seeking light. Tune in for a thoughtful, authentic sound that feels like a meaningful pause in your week.
Episodes
Parshat Tzav [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:33
Abby Tang shares things to ponder from Parashat Tzav. By Abby Tang at Ruach Israel, March 28, 2026.
A Passover Visualization  (audio only) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:43
Virtually join with us once again for a Passover that is worth remembering. By Senior Rabbi Nathan Joiner at Ruach Israel, April 4, 2026.
Preparing for Passover [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:06
Prepare your home and prepare your heart. Rabbi Nathan has some thoughts on how to best prepare for the Pesach festival.By Senior Rabbi Nathan Joiner at Ruach Israel, March 21, 2026
The Heart of Prayer (Sermon on the Mount 18) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:25
After situating Yeshua’s teaching within the world of Jewish prayer, we now take a closer look at the text itself. In Matthew 6:5–8, Yeshua exposes two distortions of prayer—performance and manipulation—and reveals what…
Giving Comes With An Act of Faith [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:28
A D'rash on Giving. By Harry Shepler, Director of Finance, at Ruach Israel, January 3, 2026
Prayer in the Secret Place (Sermon on the Mount 17) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:36
In this message from our Sermon on the Mount series, we explore Yeshua’s teaching on prayer in Matthew 6 through the lens of Jewish prayer. By Senior Rabbi Nathan Joiner at Ruach Israel, January 1, 2026
Is Fiddler on the Roof Really a Hanukkah Story? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:14
How could this be? What can Anatevka teach us about lighting the hanukkiah, the nine-branched menorah lit during the eight-day Jewish holiday of Hanukkah? As the Good Book says... By Senior Rabbi Nathan Joiner at Ruach I…
Unshakable Love: Reflections on Isaiah 54 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:38
Through sorrow and renewal, Isaiah 54 reveals G-d’s faithful love for Israel and His call to each of us: Do not fear, enlarge your tent, and sing for joy. By Senior Rabbi Nathan Joiner at Ruach Israel, October 25, 2025
The Secret Place: (Sermon on the Mount 16) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:26
A message from Matthew 6 on the “Secret Place” — the hidden inner world where our Father sees in secret and forms true integrity. Through the story of Richard and Sabina Wurmbrand, we explore how Yeshua teaches us to giv…
Giving in Secret (Sermon on the Mount Series 15) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:13
Yeshua’s teaching on tzedakah goes far beyond charity. It’s a call back to covenant faithfulness, hidden mercy, and giving that honors G-d alone. This message traces the theme from Torah to Rambam to Matthew 6. By Senior…

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