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Jewish Curiosity

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by Rabbi Isaac Ansell-Forsyth

45 episodes
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Asking questions, taking journeys. Exploring the most fundamental questions in everyday life. Discovering God, ourselves, and the destiny of the universe.

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3/17/2025

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May 25, 2026

How to Find Meaning in Ordinary Life

<p>What if the deepest spirituality is not found by escaping the world — but by learning how to encounter God within ordinary life itself?</p><p>This episode explores a Jewish understanding of spirituality through the ideas of kedushah and Kavod Hashem: holiness that rises above the world, and divine presence revealed within the world.</p><p>We discuss finding meaning in ordinary moments, seeing the divine image within people, recognising the uniqueness of every situation, and learning how everyday life itself can become a place of connection, awareness, and spiritual growth.</p><p>Recorded for the Edinburgh Jewish Cultural Centre.</p>

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May 25, 2026

How to Make Growth Easier

<p>What if personal growth is not only about discipline and willpower, but also about the environments we place ourselves in?</p><p>This episode explores the Torah concept of Ohr Makif — the idea that spiritual “surrounding light” can influence and strengthen a person from the outside in.</p><p>Through teachings from the Nefesh HaChaim, we discuss how mitzvot, thoughts, environments, and relationships shape who we become, and how creating healthier “microclimates” around ourselves can make growth, resilience, and positive change more possible.</p><p>Part 4 of the Growth &amp; Resilience series.</p>

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May 17, 2026

Why It’s So Hard to Change

<p>Why do people sometimes learn deeply without actually changing?</p><p>This episode explores the missing bridge between knowledge and transformation through Torah, Chassidus, psychology, and Kabbalah.</p><p>Using the framework of Chochmah, Binah, and Da’at, we discuss how ideas become emotionally real, why genuine growth requires integration between mind and heart, and how Torah learning can become a force for true personal transformation.</p><p>Topics include Rabbi Akiva and resilience, emotional growth, meditation, contemplation, and practical tools for internalizing Torah ideas.</p><p>Part 3 of the Growth &amp; Resilience series.</p>

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What is Jewish Curiosity?

Asking questions, taking journeys.

Exploring the most fundamental questions in everyday life.

Discovering God, ourselves, and the destiny of the universe.

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

Where can I listen to this podcast?

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Does this podcast accept guests?

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