
All the Wrong Answers
There are many ways one might justify offensive Torah verses. Rabbi Rotenberg explores different possibilities, why each explanation ultimately falls short, and why that matters. 00:00 Gotcha Video Setup 00:58 Facing Off

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Hosted by B’nai Zion Congregation · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 44 episodes
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Sermons, conversations, and programming from Rabbi Sam Rotenberg and the B’nai Zion community based in Chattanooga, TN. For more information please visit www.bzcongregation.com
B’nai Zion Congregation hosts B’nai Zion Podcast, a religion show with 44 episodes published.

There are many ways one might justify offensive Torah verses. Rabbi Rotenberg explores different possibilities, why each explanation ultimately falls short, and why that matters. 00:00 Gotcha Video Setup 00:58 Facing Off

Celebrating the Fourth of July, Rabbi Rotenberg uses some of George Washington's writings to explain what America's founding father would say about the actions of Pinchas. 00:00 America 250 Opener 01:21 Washington on Rel

Guest Rabbi, Jonathan Hodson, shares the story of Rabbi Rotenberg and himself seeking out the mythical creature, "The Mothman," and the lessons learned from that trip. April 25th, 2026 Shabbat morning

What it means to act on the lessons learned from illness before we get sick. April 18th, 2026 Shabbat morning

The least known, but most important rule about keeping kosher for Passover, and it's spiritual significance. Shabbat morning March 28th, 2026

In this Women’s Shabbat d’var Torah, Rabbi Keilah Lebell explores the fine line between humility and self-erasure. Shabbat Morning March 21st 2026

On Passover we use a special name for God, "the place." How does this idea of God change the way we an relate to God at synagogue, in our homes, and in our hearts? From Shabbat morning 3/14/26

Rabbi Rotenberg explores the moments we act out of fear instead of faith - and what it takes to pause, reset, and choose differently. From Shabbat morning March 7th, 2026

A deep dive into three teachings about the Tabernacle, each with a message about the nature of building sacred space.

What does it take to maintain a peace full society, and what does it take to build one? Rabbi Rotenberg compares building peace to the two types of monetary gifts in the Torah, and shares how one man exemplified what it

Receiving the Torah is only the first step in realizing its true purpose.

When is patience a virtue and when is it quietly keeping us stuck? Rabbi Rotenberg explores the difference between good patience and bad patience. He shares thoughts on knowing when to wait, when to move, and that the fi

In response to recent antisemitic articles in our local paper, Rabbi Rotenberg reflects on the deeper roots of antisemitism through the lens of the Torah’s first antisemitic libel—Pharaoh’s words in the book of Exodus.

This episode reframes the Joseph narrative to highlight Judah: his role in saving Joseph, his moral awakening with Tamar, and the rabbinic midrash of Nachshon leaping into the sea. Rabbis debate why Judah's tribe receive

Can fear awaken deep gratitude? Rabbi Rotenberg recounts a frightening Space Mountain ride with his young son. In the Torah portion about Jacob and Esau, we trace Jacob's response to fear: a heartfelt prayer of humility,

Rabbi Rotenberg reflects on the image of Jacob’s ladder, exploring its timeless message of spiritual ascent. We are invited to consider how every step we take can bring us closer to meaning, purpose, and connection with

The surprisingly interesting story about how Turkey became a kosher bird, and what it means to eat Turkey on Thanksgiving.

The Torah we learn from the animal world, and an update on Rabbi Rotenberg's personal experience with his new dog.

The release of the last living hostages from Gaza teach us true joy and what it means to hope.

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