On today’s pages, Horayot 13 and 14, the daf points from titles to trust—authority in halakha is earned by the community, not decreed from above. Rabbi Dovid Bashevkin joins us to explore how consensus, not charisma, sustains Torah leadership. When recognition follows service, communities become the guarantors of their own standards. How should communities recognize and empower their true leaders? Listen and find out.
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Horayot 11 and 12 - The Doors of Return
On today’s pages, Horayot 11 and 12, the Talmud weighs status and standing: when someone leaves the fold, what counts as a step back in—intention, confession, changed behavior? We’re sharing that Unorthodox piece from Robert Scaramuccia on the work of apology when details are fuzzy but responsibility remains. Robert’s story comes from Unorthodox’s 2021 apology episode. How do we translate teshuvah into concrete next steps? Listen and find out.
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Horayot 10 - Impact Over Office
On today’s page, Horayot 10, foresight at sea gives way to a lesson on appointing scholars who resist promotion—“be a servant to this people.” The Presidentscher Rav, Dr. Tevi Troy, joins us to connect rabbinic leadership to modern presidential appointments. It reframes advancement as obligation, not reward. When should the truly capable say yes—and when is no the wiser call? Listen and find out.
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Horayot 9 - Thrones Fall, Devotion Stands
On today’s page, Horayot 9, the Talmud contrasts offices and obligations across king, court, and anointed priest. Leadership by title expires; leadership rooted in service and love persists. What kind of authority actually lasts? Listen and find out.
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Horayot 8 - Idol Logic
On today’s page, Horayot 8, the rabbis teach that you can’t be both righteous and idolatrous at once. It’s a clear line: affirming false gods dissolves the obligations of Torah. What makes idolatry the baseline test of a person? Listen and find out.
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