Experience the Rav

By: Rabbi Avi Bossewitch
  • Summary

  • In this podcast, Rabbi Bossewitch presents a condensed version of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik's lectures from the 1960s and 1970s (in Boston), which typically lasted 2 1/2 hours. These legendary lectures primarily covered Biblical personalities, Jewish Holidays, and Jewish Philosophy. The Rav presented a singular exegetical style as a master Darshan and often drew out underlying themes from minute details. Each episode also includes original audio excerpts from the Rav. Additionally, the goal is to engage a global community of Rav enthusiasts. New episodes released on the 1st of the month. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/avi-bossewitch4/support
    Rabbi Avi Bossewitch
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Episodes
  • S1:E6 Season Finale: The Torah Weltanschauung [Rashi on Genesis 1:1]
    Jul 6 2023

    This episode is adapted from a lecture given October 19, 1974 entitled Bereishis.

    This episode focuses on three key ideas:

    1. The Weltanschauung of Torah

    2. The two distinct realms of Torah

    3. The nature of Israel

    If you enjoyed this episode, please go to  https://experiencetherav.com/contact-2/ and contact me to join the global community of Rav enthusiasts and to inquire about sponsorship opportunities.


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    22 mins
  • S1:E5 Defying Gravity [Avraham - Rambam Hilchot Avoda Zara 1:2]
    Jun 2 2023

    This episode is adapted from a lecture given October 26, 1974 entitled Avraham.

    In this episode, I will explain 3 key ideas:

    1.  Defying gravity

    2. Two opposing worldviews with catastrophic results.

    3. Avraham as the pillar of the world.

    If you enjoyed this episode, please go to https://experiencetherav.com/contact-2/ and contact me to join the global community of Rav enthusiasts and to inquire about sponsorship opportunities.

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    14 mins
  • S1:E4 Bonus Material B: More Mitzvot that are rooted in Divine Revelation
    May 24 2023

    This bonus material is adapted from a lecture given June 4, 1978 entitled Ten Commandments.

    In this bonus material on Episode 4, I will build on Gilui Shechina by identifying 3 More Mitzvot that have Divine Revelation at their core.

    If you enjoyed this episode, please go to https://experiencetherav.com/contact-2/ and contact me to join the global community of Rav enthusiasts and to inquire about sponsorship opportunities.

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    7 mins

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