Beth Tzedec Podcast
1) The Way of the World
Yacov Fruchter reflects on Adam’s first encounter with darkness, drawing lessons about feeling emotions deeply, taking responsibility, and finding resilience through connection. Just as Adam and Eve e...Show More
2) It's Time for an Apology to Canadian Jews
Rabbi Robyn Fryer Bodzin calls for a long-overdue apology to Canadian Jews. While past governments have issued apologies for harms done to other communities, Jewish Canadians have yet to receive a ful...Show More
3) Fear: From Paralysis to Purpose
Rabbi Steven Wernick addresses the challenges of balancing sanctuary with security in today’s world, particularly during the High Holy Days. He acknowledges the fear many people carry—fear for persona...Show More
4) Speaking Out
Rabbi Steven Wernick addresses the often-raised question of why synagogues engage in political discourse, especially around complex issues like Canadian foreign policy and Israel. Drawing on this week...Show More
5) Memory that Lives Beyond the Momen
Rabbi Robyn Fryer Bodzin reflects on how we remember—through technology, artefacts, rituals, and our senses—and how Jewish tradition transforms memory into an active, living experience. From counting ...Show More
6) Sacred Law and Sacred Questions
Professor Benjamin Sommer explores a pivotal idea in this week’s Torah reading: that God’s law, though sacred and foundational, is not static—it evolves through dialogue with the people. Through examp...Show More
7) More Than Words: Honouring Parents Through Action
Rabbi Robyn Fryer Bodzin reflects on the emotional and halachic dynamics of the parent-child relationship, drawing from the fifth commandment and personal anecdotes. She reminds us that while love is ...Show More
8) Seeing the Whole Person: The First Step Towards Healing
Rabbi Steven Wernick draws spiritual clarity from the Torah’s laws of tzara’at—often mistranslated as leprosy—highlighting how true healing begins when we see the whole person, not just their afflicti...Show More
9) From Tragedy to Responsibility: A Path Toward Justice
Rabbi Steven Wernick reflects on the tragic story of Nadav and Avihu, whose "strange fire" reminds us that intent alone is not enough—boundaries, reverence, and responsibility are essential for holine...Show More
10) The Lives That Shaped Mine
Rabbi Steven Wernick reflects on the enduring impact of those we’ve lost—public figures and personal mentors alike—and how their legacies shape who we become. Excerpt from Pesach services April 20, 20...Show More