One Verse -- Rabbi Josh & One Verse Of Torah
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About One Verse -- Rabbi Josh & One Verse Of Torah
Join Rabbi Josh Bennett from Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan as he explores the weekly Torah Portion. Welcome to "ONE VERSE" – a podcast designed to make the ancient words of Torah come alive in a modern context. Each week, Rabbi Josh and a variety of guests will pick ONE VERSE of Torah from the Weekly Torah Portion (Parashat HaShavuah). Using it as a the foundation of the conversation, we will look for a way to make that verse relevant in the 21st Century. Hopefully this short podcast will stimulate conversation in your home on Shabbat and beyond.
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- First episode
- 24 Oct 2025
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- 7 Mar 2026
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7 Mar 2026
Ki Tissa -- The Space Between Us And God
Exodus Chapter 34, Verse 29 So Moses came down from Mount Sinai. And as Moses came down from the mountain bearing the two tablets of the Pact, Moses was not aware that the skin of his face was radiant, since he had spoken with God. וַיְהִ֗י בְּרֶ֤דֶת מֹשֶׁה֙ מֵהַ֣ר סִינַ֔י וּשְׁנֵ֨י לֻחֹ֤ת הָֽעֵדֻת֙ בְּיַד־מֹשֶׁ֔ה בְּרִדְתּ֖וֹ מִן־הָהָ֑ר וּמֹשֶׁ֣ה לֹֽא־יָדַ֗ע כִּ֥י קָרַ֛ן ע֥וֹר פָּנָ֖יו בְּדַבְּר֥וֹ אִתּֽוֹ׃ Ki Tissa gives us the story of the Golden Calf. But today I focus on a lesser known verse describing Moses as he came down from the mountain...his face radiant with God's presence. Join me to discover how to bridge the gap between us and the divine. It is easier than you think. Edited by: Rabbi Josh Bennett Original Music Composed by: Ben Chutz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/templeisraelmi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/templeisraelmi/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn9spWvsCBvcQ-o5XLeFLHKcLoj2nBAfM Web: https://www.temple-israel.org/wakinguptolifepod You can get this podcast anywhere you get your media. Join over 10,000 listeners who have been inspired by the show. And if you have someone with a story to tell, please contact me at josh@temple-israel.org
13 Feb 2026
Mishpatim -- Be Good To People
Exodus Chapter 23, Verse 5 When you see a donkey belonging to a fellow Jew whom you hate, crouching under its load, would you refrain from helping him?! Rather, you must help the person. כִּֽי־תִרְאֶ֞ה חֲמ֣וֹר שׂנַֽאֲךָ֗ רֹבֵץ֙ תַּ֣חַת מַשָּׂא֔וֹ וְחָֽדַלְתָּ֖ מֵֽעֲזֹ֣ב ל֑וֹ עָזֹ֥ב תַּֽעֲזֹ֖ב עִמּֽוֹ: In Parashat Mishpatim, we find more than 50 commandments or mitzvot. One, however, gives an important life skill that so many of us could use in this crazy world. BE NICE. Even if you do not like another person, the Torah text is clear. It is our obligation to help them so they do not suffer a burden. Perhaps we can apply this to our everyday lives. Edited by: Rabbi Josh Bennett Original Music Composed by: Ben Chutz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/templeisraelmi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/templeisraelmi/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn9spWvsCBvcQ-o5XLeFLHKcLoj2nBAfM Web: https://www.temple-israel.org/wakinguptolifepod You can get this podcast anywhere you get your media. Join over 10,000 listeners who have been inspired by the show. And if you have someone with a story to tell, please contact me at josh@temple-israel.org
6 Feb 2026
Yitro -- Pay Attention To God
Exodus Chapter 18, Verse 1 Jethro, the former ruler of Midian, Moses’ father-in-law, heard about all that God had done for Moses and for His people Israel, that God had brought Israel out of Egypt. וַיִּשְׁמַ֞ע יִתְר֨וֹ כֹהֵ֤ן מִדְיָן֙ חֹתֵ֣ן משֶׁ֔ה אֵת֩ כָּל־אֲשֶׁ֨ר עָשָׂ֤ה אֱלֹהִים֙ לְמשֶׁ֔ה וּלְיִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל עַמּ֑וֹ כִּֽי־הוֹצִ֧יא יְהוָֹ֛ה אֶת־יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל מִמִּצְרָֽיִם After taking a few weeks off, I am back with Parashat Yitro. Now that we are in the Book of Exodus, the stakes have been raised. Our ancestors are building a society and preparing for the 10 Commandments. But in verse one of the Torah Portion, Yitro teaches us the power of observation. It is a reminder to listen...and notice all that God can do. Such an important message in a difficult world. Edited by: Rabbi Josh Bennett Original Music Composed by: Ben Chutz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/templeisraelmi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/templeisraelmi/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn9spWvsCBvcQ-o5XLeFLHKcLoj2nBAfM Web: https://www.temple-israel.org/wakinguptolifepod You can get this podcast anywhere you get your media. Join over 10,000 listeners who have been inspired by the show. And if you have someone with a story to tell, please contact me at josh@temple-israel.org
26 Dec 2025
Vayigash -- Being Vulnerable
Genesis Chapter 45, Verse 2 He broke out into loud weeping; the Egyptians heard it, and word spread until the members of Pharaoh’s household heard about it, as well. וַיִּתֵּ֥ן אֶת־קֹל֖וֹ בִּבְכִ֑י וַיִּשְׁמְע֣וּ מִצְרַ֔יִם וַיִּשְׁמַ֖ע בֵּ֥ית פַּרְעֹֽה: Today I am inviting you to be vulnerable as you build relationships. In the spirit of Joseph's story, we might all be better people if we lean into our emotional side. In the story, Joseph is overcome with tears as he reconnects to his family. At this holiday season when relationships often seem strained, this skill is deeply helpful. Enjoy this one verse as you move into 2026. Happy New Year. Edited by: Rabbi Josh Bennett Original Music Composed by: Ben Chutz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/templeisraelmi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/templeisraelmi/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn9spWvsCBvcQ-o5XLeFLHKcLoj2nBAfM Web: https://www.temple-israel.org/wakinguptolifepod You can get this podcast anywhere you get your media. Join over 10,000 listeners who have been inspired by the show. And if you have someone with a story to tell, please contact me at josh@temple-israel.org
19 Dec 2025
Miketz -- Miracles Every Day
Genesis Chapter 41, Verse 16 Joseph answered Pharaoh, “It is not by my own power; God will provide an answer through me for Pharaoh’s welfare.” וַיַּ֨עַן יוֹסֵ֧ף אֶת־פַּרְעֹ֛ה לֵאמֹ֖ר בִּלְעָ אֱלֹהִ֕ים יַֽעֲנֶ֖ה אֶת־שְׁל֥וֹם פַּרְעֹֽה: This week I am talking about miracles. It is Chanukah which coincides with Parashat Miketz and the story of Joseph's dream. Pharaoh considers Joseph's talents miraculous. But Joseph attributes everything to God. We can learn from this to look for more miracles around us. Even as the world looks darker every day. Happy Chanukah. Edited by: Rabbi Josh Bennett Original Music Composed by: Ben Chutz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/templeisraelmi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/templeisraelmi/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn9spWvsCBvcQ-o5XLeFLHKcLoj2nBAfM Web: https://www.temple-israel.org/wakinguptolifepod You can get this podcast anywhere you get your media. Join over 10,000 listeners who have been inspired by the show. And if you have someone with a story to tell, please contact me at josh@temple-israel.org
5 Dec 2025
Vayishlach -- Finding Gratitude
Genesis Chapter 33, Verse 4 Please accept my welcoming gift that has been brought to you, for God has been kind to me, and I have all.” Jacob thus urged him to accept the gift, and Esau finally accepted it. קַח־נָ֤א אֶת־בִּרְכָתִי֙ אֲשֶׁ֣ר הֻבָ֣את לָ֔ךְ כִּֽי־חַנַּ֥נִי אֱלֹהִ֖ים וְכִ֣י יֶשׁ־לִי־כֹ֑ל וַיִּפְצַר־בּ֖וֹ וַיִּקָּֽח: After Thanksgiving, gratitude is on my mind. In this verse, I reflect on the relationship between Jacob and Esau. We can learn from their actions that gratitude can always lead to friendship. In a simple moment, we see the power of this soul trait. Edited by: Rabbi Josh Bennett Original Music Composed by: Ben Chutz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/templeisraelmi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/templeisraelmi/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn9spWvsCBvcQ-o5XLeFLHKcLoj2nBAfM Web: https://www.temple-israel.org/wakinguptolifepod You can get this podcast anywhere you get your media. Join over 10,000 listeners who have been inspired by the show. And if you have someone with a story to tell, please contact me at josh@temple-israel.org
28 Nov 2025
Vayetze -- Finding God In All The Right Places
Genesis Chapter 28, Verse 16 Jacob awoke from his sleep and said, “God is truly present in this place, yet I was not aware of it.” וַיִּיקַ֣ץ יַֽעֲקֹב֘ מִשְּׁנָתוֹ֒ וַיֹּ֗אמֶר אָכֵן֙ יֵ֣שׁ יְהֹוָ֔ה בַּמָּק֖וֹם הַזֶּ֑ה וְאָֽנֹכִ֖י לֹ֥א יָדָֽעְתִּי: God is in this place, and I almost did not realize it! This verse has always spoken to me for its simplicity and grace. If only we could notice the amazing ways that God appears in the world. After a dream about the angels climbing Jacob's ladder, Jacob awakens to an epiphany. God is here! Everywhere! Edited by: Rabbi Josh Bennett Original Music Composed by: Ben Chutz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/templeisraelmi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/templeisraelmi/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn9spWvsCBvcQ-o5XLeFLHKcLoj2nBAfM Web: https://www.temple-israel.org/wakinguptolifepod You can get this podcast anywhere you get your media. Join over 10,000 listeners who have been inspired by the show. And if you have someone with a story to tell, please contact me at josh@temple-israel.org
21 Nov 2025
Toledot -- Hineini, Here I Am!!!
Genesis Chapter 27, Verse 1 Isaac had grown old. His eyesight had become dim. He summoned his elder son Esau and said to him, “My son,” and he answered him, “Here I am.” וַֽיְהִי֙ כִּֽי־זָקֵ֣ן יִצְחָ֔ק וַתִּכְהֶ֥יןָ עֵינָ֖יו מֵֽרְאֹ֑ת וַיִּקְרָ֞א אֶת־עֵשָׂ֣ו | בְּנ֣וֹ הַגָּדֹ֗ל וַיֹּ֤אמֶר אֵלָיו֙ בְּנִ֔י וַיֹּ֥אמֶר אֵלָ֖יו הִנֵּֽנִי: What does it mean to REALLY be there for another person. The verse today focuses on the relationship between Esau and his father Isaac. In a touching moment before the chaos of deception that will come soon, Esau completely gives himself to his dad. If only we could all have this intimacy every day. Hineni--Here I Am! Edited by: Rabbi Josh Bennett Original Music Composed by: Ben Chutz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/templeisraelmi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/templeisraelmi/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn9spWvsCBvcQ-o5XLeFLHKcLoj2nBAfM Web: https://www.temple-israel.org/wakinguptolifepod You can get this podcast anywhere you get your media. Join over 10,000 listeners who have been inspired by the show. And if you have someone with a story to tell, please contact me at josh@temple-israel.org
14 Nov 2025
Chaye Sarah -- Living A Complete Life
Genesis Chapter 25, Verse 8 And Abraham breathed his last (expired), and died at a good old age, mellow and contented; and he was gathered to his kin. וַיִּגְוַ֨ע וַיָּ֧מׇת אַבְרָהָ֛ם בְּשֵׂיבָ֥ה טוֹבָ֖ה זָקֵ֣ן וְשָׂבֵ֑עַ וַיֵּאָ֖סֶף אֶל־עַמָּֽיו׃ Today I explore a little studied verse from the end of Chaye Sarah. Typically people focus on the beginning of the portion and Sarah's death. Instead, I look at the moment that Abraham "expires" and "dies"...mellow and contented. The Rabbis ask why two different words are used to describe his death. The answer may help us all live a better life. Edited by: Rabbi Josh Bennett Original Music Composed by: Ben Chutz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/templeisraelmi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/templeisraelmi/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn9spWvsCBvcQ-o5XLeFLHKcLoj2nBAfM Web: https://www.temple-israel.org/wakinguptolifepod You can get this podcast anywhere you get your media. Join over 10,000 listeners who have been inspired by the show. And if you have someone with a story to tell, please contact me at josh@temple-israel.org
7 Nov 2025
Vayera -- Aggressively Welcoming Others
Genesis Chapter 18, Verse 2 Looking up, he saw three figures standing near him. Perceiving this, he ran from the entrance of the tent to greet them and, bowing to the ground, וַיִּשָּׂ֤א עֵינָיו֙ וַיַּ֔רְא וְהִנֵּה֙ שְׁלֹשָׁ֣ה אֲנָשִׁ֔ים נִצָּבִ֖ים עָלָ֑יו וַיַּ֗רְא וַיָּ֤רׇץ לִקְרָאתָם֙ מִפֶּ֣תַח הָאֹ֔הֶל וַיִּשְׁתַּ֖חוּ אָֽרְצָה׃ Today, I am joined by Rabbi Adam Morris from Temple Micah in Denver on the anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah. Together we explore the Parasha Vayera and Abraham's incredible ability to graciously welcome others into his life. Using his example, this verse gives us a map to being the best version of ourselves. Edited by: Rabbi Josh Bennett Original Music Composed by: Ben Chutz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/templeisraelmi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/templeisraelmi/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn9spWvsCBvcQ-o5XLeFLHKcLoj2nBAfM Web: https://www.temple-israel.org/wakinguptolifepod You can get this podcast anywhere you get your media. Join over 10,000 listeners who have been inspired by the show. And if you have someone with a story to tell, please contact me at josh@temple-israel.org
2 Nov 2025
Lech Lecha -- Accepting Others Differences
Genesis Chapter 12, Verse 3 I will bless those who bless youAnd curse the one who curses you;And all the families of the earthShall bless themselves by you.” וַאֲבָֽרְכָה֙ מְבָ֣רְכֶ֔יךָ וּמְקַלֶּלְךָ֖ אָאֹ֑ר וְנִבְרְכ֣וּ בְךָ֔ כֹּ֖ל מִשְׁפְּחֹ֥ת הָאֲדָמָֽה׃ Today, we explore the Parasha Lech Lecha as God invites Abraham to leave the comforts of home and start a new nation. But in one moment, God promises to bless the Jewish people while cursing other nations of the world. In this episode, I address this challenging verse in an attempt to understand how this ancient text fits into our modern world view. In short...I hope we can become a people who are more accepting of others. Edited by: Rabbi Josh Bennett Original Music Composed by: Ben Chutz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/templeisraelmi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/templeisraelmi/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn9spWvsCBvcQ-o5XLeFLHKcLoj2nBAfM Web: https://www.temple-israel.org/wakinguptolifepod You can get this podcast anywhere you get your media. Join over 10,000 listeners who have been inspired by the show. And if you have someone with a story to tell, please contact me at josh@temple-israel.org
25 Oct 2025
Noach -- Biblical Artificial Intelligence -- Our Responsibility
Genesis Chapter 11, Verse 6 “If, as one people with one language for all, this is how they have begun to act, then nothing that they may propose to do will be out of their reach. וַיֹּ֣אמֶר יְהֹוָ֗ה הֵ֣ן עַ֤ם אֶחָד֙ וְשָׂפָ֤ה אַחַת֙ לְכֻלָּ֔ם וְזֶ֖ה הַחִלָּ֣ם לַעֲשׂ֑וֹת וְעַתָּה֙ לֹֽא־יִבָּצֵ֣ר מֵהֶ֔ם כֹּ֛ל אֲשֶׁ֥ר יָזְמ֖וּ לַֽעֲשֽׂוֹת׃ Today, we explore the story of The Tower of Babel and make comparisons to modern Artificial Intelligence technology. I address the question of whether or not we have a moral responsibility to keep AI under control. Is AI our modern Babel or will we find a way to use it with care. I hope you will take time to consider this question and discuss with the people you love. Edited by: Rabbi Josh Bennett Original Music Composed by: Ben Chutz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/templeisraelmi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/templeisraelmi/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn9spWvsCBvcQ-o5XLeFLHKcLoj2nBAfM Web: https://www.temple-israel.org/wakinguptolifepod You can get this podcast anywhere you get your media. Join over 10,000 listeners who have been inspired by the show. And if you have someone with a story to tell, please contact me at josh@temple-israel.org
24 Oct 2025
Bereishit -- In The Beginning - The World Was Out Of Order
Genesis Chapter 1, Verse 2 Now the earth was in complete disorder, and darkness was on the face of the deep, and the spirit of God was hovering over the face of the water. וְהָאָ֗רֶץ הָֽיְתָ֥ה תֹ֨הוּ֙ וָבֹ֔הוּ וְח֖שֶׁךְ עַל־פְּנֵ֣י תְה֑וֹם וְר֣וּחַ אֱלֹהִ֔ים מְרַחֶ֖פֶת עַל־פְּנֵ֥י הַמָּֽיִם: In this episode, I emphasize the fact that when God created the universe, everything was out of control and disorganized. During the process of creation, God takes that "primordial stuff" and uses it to create our beautiful world. Today, we can become partners with God in the ongoing creation of the world. By bringing a bit of love to others, we can take an increasingly challenging world to bring healing and peace. Edited by: Rabbi Josh Bennett Original Music Composed by: Ben Chutz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/templeisraelmi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/templeisraelmi/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn9spWvsCBvcQ-o5XLeFLHKcLoj2nBAfM Web: https://www.temple-israel.org/wakinguptolifepod You can get this podcast anywhere you get your media. Join over 10,000 listeners who have been inspired by the show. And if you have someone with a story to tell, please contact me at josh@temple-israel.org
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