Drasha Deconstructed
Drasha Deconstructed
Efrayim Clair
Welcome to Drasha Deconstructed. An RJC podcast.
The Things We Take With Us - Mishpatim 5780
A familiar "guest" joins the Podcast as this week we face the first parsha that lacks a "story" and constructing a Drasha to fit.
Feb 16, 2020
11 min
Crying Deconstructed - Beshalach 5780
What is the difference between complaint and prayer and might whining have a place in the next Artscroll publication? Listen to this week's episode to find out. 
Feb 7, 2020
16 min
Seeing Stars - Bo 5780
What did Pharoah see before Yitziat Mitzraim? How was he both right and wrong? What does it mean for us? Find out in this weeks mini episode!
Jan 29, 2020
11 min
A Blessing in Disguise - Vayechi 5780
What is the difference between a criticism and an insult? What is the difference between a blessing and a curse? The Rabbis discuss the similarities between Yehuda and the rookie prospect in this episode. Extra kugel for those who make it to the end.
Jan 8, 2020
17 min
Yehuda’s Approach to Approaching Prayer - Vayigash 5780
Rabbi Zahtz joins the podcast to discuss Tefilah, our approach and maybe North Korea. 
Dec 29, 2019
28 min
Halacha, Homiletics, and Haircuts - Miketz 5780
Rabbi Daniel Feldman joins the podcast this week, bringing his own halachic approach to drashos... and personal grooming. 
Dec 24, 2019
28 min
Jacob's retirement and the search for tranquility - Vayeshev 5780
Rabbi Ariel Schreier rejoins the podcast along side Rabbi Genack for this quick hitting episode about hard work and why retirement isn't all it is cracked up to be.
Dec 15, 2019
10 min
Tracking Truth: The Requests of an Ish Emes - Vayaetzi 5780
Rabbi Yaakov Taubes joins the podcast as he breaks down the essence of honesty and what it means to be true to yourself. What should we be asking for? How should we ask for it? Why arent there more diamonds in the world? All this and more in this weeks podcast.
Dec 1, 2019
26 min
Toldos 5780 - Life is what you make of it
Rabbi Genack and special guest Rabbi Larry Rothwachs delve into human nature as they uncover what it means to be struggle and deal with adversity, surprisingly using Esav as a role model. 
Nov 24, 2019
35 min
Better with Age: How Avraham Became a Man of Chessed - Vayera 5780
What do Avraham, an 8th grader, and Colonel Sanders have in common? Tune in to find out! The medrish here might help
Nov 10, 2019
25 min
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