Moment of JOI

Menachem Lehrfield

Introducing Moment of JOI – a short, weekly podcast where Sarah and Rabbi Menachem Lehrfield (of the Jewish Outreach Initiative - i.e. JOI) bring you a dose of inspiration in under 90 seconds. Each week they offer a fresh insight from the weekly Torah Portion, offering a spark of JOI to enrich your week with meaningful, relevant wisdom. Whether you're looking for a quick thought to elevate your day or a deeper connection to the Torah, join us for a moment that’s uplifting, thought-provoking, and always inspiring.

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Moment of JOI

Episodes (85)

Jul 24th Parshat Va'etchanan: Our Pledge of Allegiance
Jul 17th Parshat Devarim: Know Where You've Come From
Jul 10th Parshat Matot masei: The Importance of the Journey

Moment of JOI

Jul 24, 2026
1 minute
2 MB

📖 Parshat Va'etchanan This Week: We recite the Shema daily, wear it in tefillin on our arms, and affix it to our mezuzot on our doorposts. It's the most well-known Jewish declaration, but here's what most people don't realize: it's not a prayer. Prayer involves requesting, praising, or thanking God. The Shema does none of those. So what is it? It's our 'shematra,' our pledge of allegiance. It's the declaration we make to the world and to ourselves about what matters most: There is one God. His sovereignty rules all. Our lives have meaning. There is reward and punishment. Consequences mat...

Moment of JOI

Parshat Va'etchanan: Our Pledge of Allegiance

Menachem Lehrfield

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