Elie Kaunfer

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

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

54mins

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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

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

41mins

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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

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

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

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

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

20mins

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