Two Rabbis, Three Opinions
Two Rabbis, Three Opinions
Rabbi Yitzchok Adlerstein
Why Are We Doing This? Mission, Meaning, and the Purpose of Jewish Life
39 minutes Posted Jan 28, 2026 at 5:04 pm.
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In a world overflowing with mitzvos but often short on meaning, what does it mean to have a Jewish mission? Rabbis Adlerstein and Lerner explore whether modern religious life has lost the language of purpose, and why clarity about why we serve Hashem may be just as important as knowing what to do. A thoughtful conversation about meaning, agency, and responsibility in contemporary Jewish life.

Make sure to check out Rabbi Simi Lerner's podcast Judaism From Within.