The Daily Derech
The Daily Derech is a structured, daily Torah podcast designed to make consistent Torah learning realistic and accessible.
Celebrate Shavuot
When is Shavuot in 2026?
Shavuot begins on Thursday evening, May 21st, and concludes on Saturday night, May 23rd.
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Find explainers, practical guides, and reflections on how to make life and Judaism more meaningful.
Feb26
Jewish Laws and Rituals for Funerals
What are the Jewish laws and rituals regarding funerals? Generally, a ritual washing, burial, and a funeral, each with their own customs.
Feb20
Rebranding Tzedakah: From Charity to Sacred Spending
What if we rebranded tzedakah from our more modern conception of charity and giving to a rabbinic-inspired sacred spending?
Jan25
Encountering the Shema: 7 Questions
Rabbi Mordecai Miller reflects on the Shema with 7 questions: Throughout my life, I’ve tried to understand what this sentence really means.
Feb18
How Far Should One Go to Make Peace?
How far should one go to make peace? We can learn the answer to this from looking at stories of how Aaron makes peace.
Jun28
Conservative Judaism as a Unifying Force (1949)
Rabbi Max Arzt z"l wrote, "Its realistic and reverential attitude to tradition is animated by a profound concern for Jewish unity..."
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