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Podcast of sermons by Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch, senior rabbi at Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City. Rabbi Hirsch is recognized internationally for his leadership in Jewish affairs and was named by the New York Observer among “New York’s Most Influential Religious Leaders.” The coauthor of the acclaimed One People Two Worlds: A Reform Rabbi and an Orthodox Rabbi Explore the Issues that Divide Them, he previously served as executive director of the Association of Reform Zionists of America.

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Arabian Skies

2026/10/09

To be human is to have free will — the basis of all morality — the capacity to choose good over evil, to take responsibility, to refuse to sit on […]

From Time Immemorial: Responding to Antisemitism

2026/09/21

“We know that Jew-hatred will never disappear from every heart and every home,” Rabbi Ammi Hirsch says on Yom Kippur. “We are not only worried about ourselves. We are worried […]

On Families

2026/09/21

“Many Jewish parents now describe a fundamental disconnect of worldviews that has affected the unity and integrity of the family,” Rabbi Ammi Hirsch says on Erev Yom Kippur. The Talmud […]

Remembering 9/11

2026/09/12

“Twenty-five years have passed since 9/11. How shall we mark this anniversary of infamy?” asks Rabbi Ammi Hirsch on Rosh Hashanah. “We saw the best and the worst of people […]

Of Revolutions and Rebellions

2026/06/19

Today, June 19th, marks the day emancipation finally reached the slaves of Galveston, Texas. It wasn’t the exact day they were freed, a descendant of the slaves recalled, “but that’s […]

Re-CHARGING Reform Judaism: Clarity, Courage and Moral Leadership

2026/05/27

“We are the leaders. We must lead. We must be proactive. It is harder now. These are times that try our souls and test our convictions,” said Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch […]

Finding Happiness in the Wilderness of Life

2026/05/15

Rabbi Hirsch points out, “Judaism teaches that God placed us in a world of unending challenges. Over and over our tradition reminded us – that – for one reason or […]

Roald Dahl on Broadway

2026/04/24

The new Broadway play about acclaimed children’s author Roald Dahl struck our Rabbi Ammi Hirsch as exceedingly relevant to our times. The same language and arguments Dahl used against Israel […]

The Week That Was

2026/04/10

“These are critical and fateful times” says Rabbi Ammi Hirsch. “Even a hundred years from now, historians will write about these very days.” Despite this sentiment, Rabbi Hirsch is steadfast […]

Life in Death Valley

2026/03/21

The sight of wildflowers blooming in Death Valley is a symbol of our times, beautifully articulated by Rabbi Rifkin, who expresses that, “these Death Valley wildflowers gave me pause. Not […]

Seconds From Carnage

2026/03/13

“We gather today because it is Shabbat. On some level, to be a Jew is itself an act of defiance,” says Rabbi Ammi Hirsch, who expressed relief — and immense […]

On the Iran War

2026/03/07

Rabbi Hirsch says emphatically that, “the Iranian threat is not only military, economic, and political. It is also ideological. We must grapple seriously with the ramifications of allowing this radical […]

Skin in the Game

2026/02/20

Most people think Exodus is about “slavery, the ten plagues, the splitting of the Sea, and the Ten Commandments,” says Rabbi Ammi Hirsch. But “a full third is about the […]

The Era of American Vertigo

2026/02/07

Rabbi Ammi Hirsch sees New York’s icy streets as a good metaphor for America today. “The stability under our feet that we have always taken for granted seems much less […]

On Life in America Today

2026/01/24

As America has faced crisis after crisis — with attacks on the Federal Reserve and the courts, and masked, heavily armed federal agents patrolling the streets — Rabbi Ammi Hirsch […]

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4.6 out of 5

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Chelsea Born 2024/03/24

After 5 months of war…

On point Rabbi Hirsch. Your words captured what we’re all feeling after October 7th. Thank you.

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waxnostalgic 2019/09/20

Still a part of SWFS

Rabbi Ami was our Rabbi when we were part of the congregation when we lived in NY. He helped teach and inspire my children at school and captivated u...

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jlavsmith 2011/02/13

Terrific podcasts

Definitely worth listening to. Very smart and often quite funny.

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Hugest Fan! 2010/10/26

Best Rabbinic Sermons Ever!

I love getting these sermons in iTunes both in audio and video formats. Not only is the quality of the recording fantastic, but I also love the conte...

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