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Jewish Quest

by Masorti Judaism in the UK

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  • Lech Lecha with Alex Matthews

    October 21, 2026 · 49 min

    Send us Fan Mail Rabbi Alex Matthews explores the relationship between universal faith and a particular covenant.  Rabbi Alex Matthews has been congregational leader of Ahavas Achim in Newburyport, Massachusetts since 2019. Rabbi Matthews…

  • Noach with Lisbeth Fried

    October 14, 2026 · 26 min

    Send us Fan Mail This week, Simon speaks with Dr Lisbeth Fried, who asks: "Who wrote the story of Noah and when?" Dr. Lisbeth S. Fried is Visiting Scholar at the University of Michigan’s Department of Middle East Studies. She holds a…

  • Bereshit with James Diamond

    October 8, 2026 · 41 min

    Send us Fan Mail Professor James Diamond joins Simon as we open our fifth season to discuss the key questions of Bereishit. Professor James A. Diamond is the Joseph and Wolf Lebovic Chair of Jewish Studies at the University of Waterloo…

  • Special Episode - 20th Annual Louis Jacobs Memorial Lecture

    July 6, 2026 · 50 min

    Send us Fan Mail In a special interruption of our typical weekly programme, this week's episode is a recording of the 20th Annual Louis Jacobs Memorial Lecture, delivered by Rabbi Danny Nevins at New London Synagogue. Rabbi Danny discusses…

  • Pinchas with Roni Tabick

    July 2, 2026 · 25 min

    Send us Fan Mail Rabbi Roni Tabick joins Simon to discuss Pinchas, zealotry, and his upcoming novel, Radiance.  Rabbi Roni Tabick is rabbi of New Stoke Newington Shul. He was ordained at the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York. With a…

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  • Hukkat-Balak with Raanan Eichler

    June 24, 2026 · 30 min

    Send us Fan Mail Professor Eichler from Bar-Ilan University joins Simon to discuss the episode of Moses (and Aaron) hitting the rock, and the consequent punishment.  Prof. Raanan Eichler is an Associate Professor of Bible at Bar-Ilan…

  • Korach with Samuel Klein

    June 16, 2026 · 35 min

    Send us Fan Mail Rabbi Samuel Klein joins Simon to discuss Korach, Salcedo and Rothko – among others!  Rabbi Samuel Klein is Director of Jewish Engagement at the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle, where he leads strategic initiatives…

  • Shlach with Idan Dershowitz

    June 10, 2026 · 23 min

    Send us Fan Mail Professor Idan Dershowitz (Monash University) joins Simon to discuss Joshua Chapter 2, this week's Haftarah and the mysterious nature of the symbol 'ot' referenced in both the Parashah and Haftarah. Idan Dorshav…

  • Beha'alotekha with Angela Roskop Erisman

    June 3, 2026 · 27 min

    Send us Fan Mail Dr. Angela Roskop Erisman joins Simon to discuss the biblical text of Numbers 12, focusing on Miriam and Aaron's criticism of Moses for marrying a Kushite woman Dr. Angela Roskop Erisman is owner of Angela Roskop Erisman…

  • Shavuot Special - with Rev. Patrick Moriarty

    May 19, 2026 · 27 min

    Send us Fan Mail Reverend Patrick Moriarty joins Simon to discuss the Ten Commandments and their significance for Western civilization. Rev Moriarty, who previously served as head teacher at JCOSS (Jewish Community Secondary School) from…

  • Bamidbar with Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg

    May 13, 2026 · 29 min

    Send us Fan Mail Rabbi Wittenberg, Senior Rabbi of Masorti Judaism in the UK, joins Simon to talk about Bamidbar, the spiritual potential of the desert, the environment and ecology, and the wisdom of Rabbi Louis Jacobs and others for our…

  • Behar with Zachary Bernstein-Rothberg

    May 6, 2026 · 18 min

    Send us Fan Mail Newly-minted Rabbi Zachary Bernstein-Rothberg joins Simon to discuss Shemittah and agriculture as we focus in on Parashat Behar. Rabbi Bernstein-Rothberg has recently been appointed the rabbi of  South Herts and Edgware…

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About the show

Each week, join us on an adventure as we deconstruct that week’s parasha, exploring new insights and meaning in the Torah. Hosted by Simon Eder and sponsored by the Louis Jacobs Foundation, a part of Masorti Judaism, Jewish Quest aims to honour the statement of R' Jacobs z"l who said: 'The quest for Torah is itself Torah.' Welcome to that Quest. Find out more about our work at louisjacobs.org and masorti.org.uk