9 Podcast Episodes
R. Elie Kaunfer: Hannah as Rebellious Worshiper
R. Elie Kaunfer: Hannah as Rebellious Worshiper
Our rabbis imagine an intense confrontation between Eli the high priest and Hannah, our model for how we recite the Amid... Read more
23 Jan 2023
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57mins
R. Elie Kaunfer: The Deeper Meaning of Avinu Malkeinu
R. Elie Kaunfer: The Deeper Meaning of Avinu Malkeinu
Where does Avinu Malkeinu come from, why do we say it on Rosh Hashanah, and what does it mean to call God “Our Father, O... Read more
19 Sep 2022
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54mins
R. Elie Kaunfer: Who By Fire? The Most Controversial Prayer in Jewish Life
R. Elie Kaunfer: Who By Fire? The Most Controversial Prayer in Jewish Life
Rabbi Elie Kaufner explores the themes and intertextual references in Unetaneh Tokef. This lecture was originally record... Read more
12 Sep 2022
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52mins
The Power of Living Jewishly, With Rabbi Elie Kaunfer
The Power of Living Jewishly, With Rabbi Elie Kaunfer
Rabbi Elie Kaunfer is President and CEO of the Hadar Institute, whose mission is to empower Jews to create and sustain v... Read more
16 May 2022
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41mins
Episode 18: Siddur as Work of Art (with Rabbi Elie Kaunfer)
Episode 18: Siddur as Work of Art (with Rabbi Elie Kaunfer)
It's an honor to share our interview with Rabbi Elie Kaunfer, president and CEO of the Hadar Institute. Rabbi Kaunfer is... Read more
17 Mar 2022
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55mins
R. Elie Kaunfer: The Strange Case of Moshe's Death
R. Elie Kaunfer: The Strange Case of Moshe's Death
In rabbinic midrash, Moshe brings his case for immortality to God. What does Moshe argue and why does he believe he shou... Read more
28 Feb 2022
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57mins
Rabbi Elie Kaunfer on Genesis 15:1-8 – “Prayer: An Invitation to Express Doubts”
Rabbi Elie Kaunfer on Genesis 15:1-8 – “Prayer: An Invitation to Express Doubts”
Mark is delighted to welcome the President and CEO of the Hadar Institute, Rabbi Elie Kaunfer, to today’s episode. In ad... Read more
13 Oct 2020
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26mins
Elie Kaunfer - Jewish Prayer & Independent Minyanim
Elie Kaunfer - Jewish Prayer & Independent Minyanim
Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz, President & Dean of Valley Beit Midrash interviews Rabbi Elie Kaunfer, President and C... Read more
27 Dec 2019
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12mins
Episode 8 - Sanctuary: live from New York with special guest Rabbi Elie Kaunfer from Mechon Hadar
Episode 8 - Sanctuary: live from New York with special guest Rabbi Elie Kaunfer from Mechon Hadar
What is a sanctuary in our world? What is the difference between a Mishkan (Tabernacle) and a Mikdash (Sacred Space) Th... Read more
28 Feb 2017
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20mins