About Ever Wondered Why? A Jewish Curiosity Podcast with Rabbi Ari
Soul in Action: Where Jewish Wisdom Meets Daily Practice, with Rabbi Ari Herzog
This podcast dives into various commonly asked questions regarding Judaism and its practice, and explores the background, reasoning, and deeper meaning behind it all.
Parshat Noach: Building an Ark of Sanity amidst the Chaos
This episode is sponsored and dedicated in loving memory of:
Yechiel ben Yaakov Kopel
Mirel bat Nosson
Gershon Fishel ben Mordechai Gedalia
Shraga Faivish ben Menachem
Peretz ben Yitzchak
Batsheva bat Aryeh Zev
Our Sages debate whether Noach was truly righteous or simply righteous compared to his corrupt generation.
Either way, his story offers a powerful lesson: Amidst the chaos, confusion, and endless distractions of life, we too are empowered to build our own ark, a sanctuary of peace, clarity, and sanity that keeps us connected to what truly matters.
7 Oct 2026
Jewish History: The Era of the Judges - Stories of Otniel, Ehud, and Devorah
After the Israelites enter the Promised Land, they face a repeating cycle of turning away from God, oppression, repentance, and redemption.
In this episode, we explore the fascinating era of the Judges through the stories of Otniel ben Knaz, Ehud, and Devorah.
From Otniel’s leadership to Ehud’s daring mission and Devorah’s remarkable role as a prophetess and judge, these stories reveal a pivotal chapter in Jewish history, one filled with courage, faith, conflict, and the struggle to unite and protect the Jewish people.
17 Sept 2026
Yom Kippur: The Mystery of the Scapegoat and the Power of Transformation
This episode is sponsored and dedicated in loving memory of:
Yechiel ben Yaakov Kopel
Mirel bat Nosson
Gershon Fishel ben Mordechai Gedalia
Shraga Faivish ben Menachem
Peretz ben Yitzchak
Batsheva bat Aryeh Zev
Discover the deeper meaning behind one of Yom Kippur’s most mysterious rituals - the scapegoat, and the powerful truth it reveals: we are not only capable of being forgiven for our past, but of transforming it into the very force that propels us toward a greater future.
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