About this episode
Rabbi Shais Taub and guests discuss the impact of Franz Kafka's work on the Jewish soul and the themes of alienation and sensitivity.
Live from the SoulWords House on Rosh Chodesh Sivan, Rabbi Shais Taub, Rabbi Dovid Bashevkin, and Bruce Backman come together for a raw and wide-ranging conversation honoring the yahrzeit of Franz Kafka. Why does Kafka continue to speak so powerfully to the Jewish soul?What is the spiritual root of alienation?Why do sensitive souls often feel like strangers in the world?And what happens when Kafka’s writings are read through the lens of Torah and Chassidus? לעילוי נשמת אנשיל בן חנוך EMERGENCY RELIEF FOR THE REITER FAMILY: Our community is heartbroken by the tragic passing of Devora Leah Reiter ע"ה, a 47-year-old mother of nine children who spent her life helping others. Please open your heart to this urgent cause. 100% goes directly to the family: https://charidy.com/reiterfamilyfund/..
People in this episode
Host: Rabbi Shais Taub
Guests: Rabbi Dovid Bashevkin, Bruce Backman
Topics covered
- Franz Kafka
- Jewish identity
- spiritual alienation
- Torah
- Chassidus
- community support
Keywords
- Franz Kafka
- Jewish soul
- alienation
- Torah
- Chassidus
- Rosh Chodesh Sivan
- community support
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