https://soundcloud.com/6minuteswithbrad Mon, 17 Sep 2018 22:35:09 +0000 Mon, 17 Sep 2018 22:35:09 +0000 60 en Copyright The Wisdom Daily 2016 feeds@soundcloud.com (SoundCloud Feeds) Podcast by The Wisdom Daily Join Rabbi Brad Hirschfield as he examines and elucidates the spiritual truths and realities behind the news, politics, and culture we experience every day. The guiding philosophy: there is something we can learn from everything in the world. Brad Hir The Wisdom Daily no https://i1.sndcdn.com/avatars-000306324587-0mbpdz-original.jpg https://soundcloud.com/6minuteswithbrad rabbi,brad,hirschfield,jewish,spirituality,religion,politics,culture,israel,donald,trump,debate,shortJoin Rabbi Brad Hirschfield as he examines and elucidates the spiritual truths and realities behind the news, politics, and culture we experience every day. The guiding philosophy: there is something we can learn from everything in the world. Brad Hirschfield is the President of Clal and the Executive Editor of The Wisdom Daily.elad@clal.orgThe Wisdom Daily tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/495289725 Tue, 04 Sep 2018 23:07:26 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/6minuteswithbrad/colin-kaepernicks-nike-ad-is-dangerous 00:04:30 The Wisdom Daily no It may sound inspiring, but the message behind the latest Nike ad is actually a lesson in extremism. It may sound inspiring, but the message behind th… It may sound inspiring, but the message behind the latest Nike ad is actually a lesson in extremism. elad@clal.org (The Wisdom Daily)rabbi,brad,hirschfield,jewish,spirituality,religion,politics,culture,israel,donald,trump,debate,short tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/454189590 Tue, 05 Jun 2018 17:38:32 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/6minuteswithbrad/what-we-can-all-learn-from-scotuss-wedding-cake-decision 00:06:38 The Wisdom Daily no Why the SCOTUS decision should be causing reflection rather than anger or concern. Why the SCOTUS decision should be causing reflect… Why the SCOTUS decision should be causing reflection rather than anger or concern. elad@clal.org (The Wisdom Daily)rabbi,brad,hirschfield,jewish,spirituality,religion,politics,culture,israel,donald,trump,debate,short tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/373090019 Fri, 22 Dec 2017 15:54:20 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/6minuteswithbrad/didnt-dance-rubashkin-why-i-regret-it 00:06:10 The Wisdom Daily no I let my visceral anger about Trump blind me to an injustice being corrected. And this is something I've seen happen in more and more people. I let my visceral anger about Trump blind me to a… I let my visceral anger about Trump blind me to an injustice being corrected. And this is something I've seen happen in more and more people. elad@clal.org (The Wisdom Daily)rabbi,brad,hirschfield,jewish,spirituality,religion,politics,culture,israel,donald,trump,debate,short tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/368517455 Tue, 12 Dec 2017 16:02:18 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/6minuteswithbrad/chelsea-handler-body-shames-sarah-huckabee-sanders-and-worse 00:06:20 The Wisdom Daily no Chelsea Handler justified her body shaming of Sarah Huckabee Sanders by calling Sanders "pure evil." But it is exactly that justification that has led to so many problems in the world. Chelsea Handler justified her body shaming of Sar… Chelsea Handler justified her body shaming of Sarah Huckabee Sanders by calling Sanders "pure evil." But it is exactly that justification that has led to so many problems in the world. elad@clal.org (The Wisdom Daily)rabbi,brad,hirschfield,jewish,spirituality,religion,politics,culture,israel,donald,trump,debate,short tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/365481923 Tue, 05 Dec 2017 21:33:35 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/6minuteswithbrad/republicans-support-of-moore-shows-how-much-they-feel-women-are-worth 00:06:01 The Wisdom Daily no Republican support of a known sexual abuser shows just how much women are worth to us as a nation. Republican support of a known sexual abuser shows… Republican support of a known sexual abuser shows just how much women are worth to us as a nation. elad@clal.org (The Wisdom Daily)rabbi,brad,hirschfield,jewish,spirituality,religion,politics,culture,israel,donald,trump,debate,short tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/363508118 Fri, 01 Dec 2017 14:55:10 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/6minuteswithbrad/roy-moore-may-be-a-monster-al-frankenstein-is-not 00:06:14 The Wisdom Daily no That distinction is really significant precisely because we need to pay close, careful and ongoing attention to the issues of sexual harassment in our culture. That distinction is really significant precisely … That distinction is really significant precisely because we need to pay close, careful and ongoing attention to the issues of sexual harassment in our culture. elad@clal.org (The Wisdom Daily)rabbi,brad,hirschfield,jewish,spirituality,religion,politics,culture,israel,donald,trump,debate,short tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/353006858 Wed, 08 Nov 2017 20:34:01 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/6minuteswithbrad/the-danger-of-yesterdays-success 00:06:17 The Wisdom Daily no For those of us who are pleased about the results of yesterday's election, there is also a danger. In the long term, it is the only way we can make yesterday's results truly effective. For those of us who are pleased about the results… For those of us who are pleased about the results of yesterday's election, there is also a danger. In the long term, it is the only way we can make yesterday's results truly effective. elad@clal.org (The Wisdom Daily)rabbi,brad,hirschfield,jewish,spirituality,religion,politics,culture,israel,donald,trump,debate,short tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/345359923 Wed, 04 Oct 2017 18:33:30 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/6minuteswithbrad/before-we-speak-out-about-vegas-we-need-to-feel-its-pain 00:06:26 The Wisdom Daily no So often, our instinct is to act to change things when tragedy occurs. But if we want the change to be real, and effective, we must first deeply feel the reason we want that change. So often, our instinct is to act to change things… So often, our instinct is to act to change things when tragedy occurs. But if we want the change to be real, and effective, we must first deeply feel the reason we want that change. elad@clal.org (The Wisdom Daily)rabbi,brad,hirschfield,jewish,spirituality,religion,politics,culture,israel,donald,trump,debate,short tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/344592757 Fri, 29 Sep 2017 16:22:18 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/6minuteswithbrad/finding-what-unites-us-within-the-divisive-kneeling-controversy 00:06:40 The Wisdom Daily no The kneeling debate has become so polarizing that it is almost impossible to find something within it that can unify us as a nation. But we must try. The kneeling debate has become so polarizing that… The kneeling debate has become so polarizing that it is almost impossible to find something within it that can unify us as a nation. But we must try. elad@clal.org (The Wisdom Daily)rabbi,brad,hirschfield,jewish,spirituality,religion,politics,culture,israel,donald,trump,debate,short tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/342335590 Thu, 14 Sep 2017 14:39:02 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/6minuteswithbrad/the-terrifying-israeli-ultra-orthodox-response-to-military-service 00:06:17 The Wisdom Daily no The Israeli Ultra-Orthodox response to a recent Supreme Court decision requiring them to take part in mandatory military service has been to call for a bill that would not just subvert the decision, but not allow the Supreme Court to rule against it. This is a terrifying attack on the Israeli government's checks and balances, and one that we must speak up about. But there is also much more to this, and lessons that we can gain not just about Israeli politics, but about our own lives. The Israeli Ultra-Orthodox response to a recent S… The Israeli Ultra-Orthodox response to a recent Supreme Court decision requiring them to take part in mandatory military service has been to call for a bill that would not just subvert the decision, but not allow the Supreme Court to rule against it. This is a terrifying attack on the Israeli government's checks and balances, and one that we must speak up about. But there is also much more to this, and lessons that we can gain not just about Israeli politics, but about our own lives. elad@clal.org (The Wisdom Daily)rabbi,brad,hirschfield,jewish,spirituality,religion,politics,culture,israel,donald,trump,debate,short tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/340369191 Thu, 31 Aug 2017 22:02:32 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/6minuteswithbrad/today-i-am-not-charlie-hebdo 00:05:46 The Wisdom Daily no If we expect the right to condemn the marchers at Charlottesville, then we must also speak up against Charlie Hebdo. If we expect the right to condemn the marchers at… If we expect the right to condemn the marchers at Charlottesville, then we must also speak up against Charlie Hebdo. elad@clal.org (The Wisdom Daily)rabbi,brad,hirschfield,jewish,spirituality,religion,politics,culture,israel,donald,trump,debate,short tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/339339346 Thu, 24 Aug 2017 19:11:42 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/6minuteswithbrad/the-alt-right-is-breaking-apart-heres-what-we-can-learn-from-them 00:05:59 The Wisdom Daily no Digital communication has been a godsend for groups like the alt-right. But that same digital blessing also has very big downsides that is now causing the group to break apart. Here's why it matters and what we can learn from them. Digital communication has been a godsend for grou… Digital communication has been a godsend for groups like the alt-right. But that same digital blessing also has very big downsides that is now causing the group to break apart. Here's why it matters and what we can learn from them. elad@clal.org (The Wisdom Daily)rabbi,brad,hirschfield,jewish,spirituality,religion,politics,culture,israel,donald,trump,debate,short tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/328406738 Fri, 16 Jun 2017 17:12:34 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/6minuteswithbrad/we-need-to-take-responsibility-for-the-virginia-shooting 00:06:17 The Wisdom Daily no Instead of bemoaning the terrible state of political discourse in this country, it's time we all did some introspection. Instead of bemoaning the terrible state of politi… Instead of bemoaning the terrible state of political discourse in this country, it's time we all did some introspection. elad@clal.org (The Wisdom Daily)rabbi,brad,hirschfield,jewish,spirituality,religion,politics,culture,israel,donald,trump,debate,short tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/327720113 Mon, 12 Jun 2017 16:14:12 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/6minuteswithbrad/are-friends-better-for-us-than-family 00:06:08 The Wisdom Daily no According to a new study, the power of friendships gets stronger with age and may even be more important than family relationships in extending not only our quality of life, but in how long we live. Brad examines what wisdom we can glean from this in today's episode. According to a new study, the power of friendship… According to a new study, the power of friendships gets stronger with age and may even be more important than family relationships in extending not only our quality of life, but in how long we live. Brad examines what wisdom we can glean from this in today's episode. elad@clal.org (The Wisdom Daily)rabbi,brad,hirschfield,jewish,spirituality,religion,politics,culture,israel,donald,trump,debate,short tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/324503135 Thu, 25 May 2017 20:38:10 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/6minuteswithbrad/so-donald-trump-youd-like-some-wisdom-here-it-is 00:06:10 The Wisdom Daily no Donald Trump asked God for wisdom when he went to the Western Wall on his trip to Israel. Rabbi Brad Hirschfield decides to share what many Jewish scholars consider to be the essence of wisdom. Donald Trump asked God for wisdom when he went to… Donald Trump asked God for wisdom when he went to the Western Wall on his trip to Israel. Rabbi Brad Hirschfield decides to share what many Jewish scholars consider to be the essence of wisdom. elad@clal.org (The Wisdom Daily)rabbi,brad,hirschfield,jewish,spirituality,religion,politics,culture,israel,donald,trump,debate,short tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/322912708 Tue, 16 May 2017 16:52:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/6minuteswithbrad/the-deeper-wisdom-of-fidget-toys 00:06:02 The Wisdom Daily no Have you heard of the latest hot trend in schools, and even among adults? They're called fidget toys, and they are marketed as a solution to an inability to focus. Brad examines whether there is any validity to this claim, as well as the deeper truths this exploration can reveal about our own lives. Have you heard of the latest hot trend in schools… Have you heard of the latest hot trend in schools, and even among adults? They're called fidget toys, and they are marketed as a solution to an inability to focus. Brad examines whether there is any validity to this claim, as well as the deeper truths this exploration can reveal about our own lives. elad@clal.org (The Wisdom Daily)rabbi,brad,hirschfield,jewish,spirituality,religion,politics,culture,israel,donald,trump,debate,short tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/321131037 Fri, 05 May 2017 16:38:47 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/6minuteswithbrad/prayer-needs-to-be-directed-inwards-again 00:06:13 The Wisdom Daily no On the National Day of Prayer, Brad meditates on how the day and the act have both been so overly-politicized that we've started to use them for our own ends, and to get others to act as we wish. He urges us to repair them by looking inward, and using prayer as a vehicle for growth and understanding of others. On the National Day of Prayer, Brad meditates on … On the National Day of Prayer, Brad meditates on how the day and the act have both been so overly-politicized that we've started to use them for our own ends, and to get others to act as we wish. He urges us to repair them by looking inward, and using prayer as a vehicle for growth and understanding of others. elad@clal.org (The Wisdom Daily)rabbi,brad,hirschfield,jewish,spirituality,religion,politics,culture,israel,donald,trump,debate,short tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/320377762 Mon, 01 May 2017 19:25:47 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/6minuteswithbrad/trump-didnt-say-the-constitution-is-archaic 00:06:20 The Wisdom Daily no And saying he did puts us all in danger. And saying he did puts us all in danger. And saying he did puts us all in danger. elad@clal.org (The Wisdom Daily)rabbi,brad,hirschfield,jewish,spirituality,religion,politics,culture,israel,donald,trump,debate,short tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/319445748 Tue, 25 Apr 2017 18:58:52 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/6minuteswithbrad/pope-franciss-controversial-holocaust-comparison 00:06:13 The Wisdom Daily no Pope Francis recently compared refugee camps to concentration camps, and almost immediately received a huge backlash for what many considered to be truly insensitive comments. Rabbi Brad Hirschfield shares his uncomfortability with the comments, but what he also realized may be his own failing (as well as, perhaps, our own). Pope Francis recently compared refugee camps to c… Pope Francis recently compared refugee camps to concentration camps, and almost immediately received a huge backlash for what many considered to be truly insensitive comments. Rabbi Brad Hirschfield shares his uncomfortability with the comments, but what he also realized may be his own failing (as well as, perhaps, our own). elad@clal.org (The Wisdom Daily)rabbi,brad,hirschfield,jewish,spirituality,religion,politics,culture,israel,donald,trump,debate,short tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/318834099 Fri, 21 Apr 2017 18:24:14 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/6minuteswithbrad/episode-3-why-are-we-obsessed-with-bill-oreilly 00:06:02 The Wisdom Daily no Okay, he's gone. But why are we so happy about it? Brad does some introspection, and asks us to join him. Okay, he's gone. But why are we so happy about it… Okay, he's gone. But why are we so happy about it? Brad does some introspection, and asks us to join him. elad@clal.org (The Wisdom Daily)rabbi,brad,hirschfield,jewish,spirituality,religion,politics,culture,israel,donald,trump,debate,short tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/316879042 Sun, 09 Apr 2017 19:21:09 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/6minuteswithbrad/what-trumps-dismal-job-approval-says-about-us 00:04:55 The Wisdom Daily no "These numbers don't mean a thing." It is with these words that Rabbi Brad Hirschfield asks us to confront ourselves, as opposed to simply what's wrong in others, when we hear things like poll numbers. It doesn't matter which side you take on this, Brad's message applies to us all. "These numbers don't mean a thing." It is with t… "These numbers don't mean a thing." It is with these words that Rabbi Brad Hirschfield asks us to confront ourselves, as opposed to simply what's wrong in others, when we hear things like poll numbers. It doesn't matter which side you take on this, Brad's message applies to us all. elad@clal.org (The Wisdom Daily)rabbi,brad,hirschfield,jewish,spirituality,religion,politics,culture,israel,donald,trump,debate,short tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/316457275 Thu, 06 Apr 2017 21:22:47 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/6minuteswithbrad/mcdonalds-gets-fresh 00:05:50 The Wisdom Daily no How does the new McDonald's menu connect with healthcare? And how do those connect with our personal decision-making process? How does the new McDonald's menu connect with hea… How does the new McDonald's menu connect with healthcare? And how do those connect with our personal decision-making process? elad@clal.org (The Wisdom Daily)rabbi,brad,hirschfield,jewish,spirituality,religion,politics,culture,israel,donald,trump,debate,short