Torah From Boca

By Rabbi David Baum

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Welcome to ”Torah from Boca,” the podcast by Rabbi David Baum. Rabbi Baum serves as the first full-time rabbi of Congregation Shaarei Kodesh, a vibrant ’shul’ in West Boca Raton affiliated with USCJ (United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism) since 2009. Over his 14-year tenure at the congregation and his leadership positions in the South Palm Beach County community, Rabbi Baum has been a dedicated teacher of Torah, sharing its timeless lessons and insights with his community. In ”Torah from Boca,” Rabbi Baum brings this wealth of knowledge and experience directly to your ears. But why ”Torah from Boca,” you might wonder? Well, ”Boca” in Spanish means ”mouth.” In the Jewish tradition, there is a written Torah, called Torah Sh’BeTichtav, and an oral Torah, called Torah Sh’BeAl Peh, literally from the mouth. I will speak Torah (which is an expansive term), but also welcome others to share their Torah. Join me as we delve into sacred texts, exploring their relevance in today’s world, and offering thought-provoking perspectives. Whether you’re a lifelong student of Torah or just beginning your exploration, ”Torah from Boca” is your opportunity to engage with ancient wisdom in a modern and meaningful way. Tune in to discover the beauty, wisdom, and spirituality of Torah, delivered straight from the heart of Boca Raton, Florida. Subscribe now and embark on a journey of learning and inspiration with ”Torah from Boca.” You can check out my website for more information about me: www.rabbidavidbaum.com

Episode Date
The Boy With the Hammer Who Found the Blessing - Parashat Naso
Jun 05, 2026
We Are All Public Figures Now. Now What? Sanctifying G-d's Name in the Age of Smartphones
May 12, 2026
The Passover Lesson We Need Right Now: Stay at the Table
Mar 31, 2026
When Jews Gather, the Sanctuary Lives
Mar 15, 2026
What Does Home Sound Like? A Miami-Born Rabbi on Bad Bunny and the Torah of the Stranger
Feb 15, 2026
Chosen For What? What It Means to Be Part of the "Chosen People"
Feb 11, 2026
We Carry Our People In Our Bones - Parashat BeShalach
Feb 04, 2026
Riding the Waves of Healing: Trauma, Resilience, and Hope After October 7 with Rachel Kaplan from HaGal Sheli (My Wave)
Jan 19, 2026
One Battle After Another: Parashat Vaera and the Power of Choosing What Comes Next
Jan 18, 2026
Mass Shootings and Strange Rituals: Why Every Life Still Matters
Sep 01, 2025
When You’re Strange: What Judaism Teaches About Belonging
Aug 26, 2025
After 19 Years, Love Is Still A Verb & What To Do About Gen Z's "Sex Depression"
Aug 15, 2025
Breaking the Silence Without Breaking Each Other - A Pre-Tisha B'av Message For Today
Aug 15, 2025
War and Peace: What Aaron’s Staff Can Teach Us After the Twelve-Day War
Jul 01, 2025
The Strength to Step Back: What My Wooden Book Holder (Shtender) Taught Me About Humility and Leadership
Jun 24, 2025
How a Two-Week Trip to Volunteer In Israel Changed My Life with Yocheved Ruttenberg
Jun 19, 2025
Fear Builds Encampments. Love Builds Community: Deportations and Protests in the U.S. & Israel Attacks Iran
Jun 17, 2025
Torah From Boca Meets Torah From Sinai - Live From Tel Aviv!
Jun 08, 2025
Why I Turned Down a Meeting with Mike Pence (And Why It Still Haunts Me)
May 14, 2025
Why the Jews Don’t Need a Pope: Lessons from Acharei Mot-Kedoshim
May 13, 2025
You Are What You Eat—and What You Don’t: Keeping Kosher in the Land of Bacon-Wrapped Everything
Apr 30, 2025
No Liberation Without Revelation: The Crisis of Moral Clarity in the Age of Campus Activism
Apr 22, 2025
What We Talk About When We Don’t Talk: Silence At The Seder
Apr 08, 2025
We Are Not Boring: The Secret History of Jewish America
Mar 20, 2025
Who Lit Your Fire? The Power of Jewish Inspiration
Mar 13, 2025
The Edifice Complex: What Really Matters in a Synagogue
Mar 11, 2025
Empty Chairs, Broken Hearts: The Torah’s Response to Kidnapping and Loss
Feb 26, 2025
Tefillin: Our Symbols of Survival and Hope
Feb 07, 2025
Protecting Our Hearts: Confronting Evil Without Losing Ourselves
Jan 27, 2025
More Than a Number - A Name: Reclaiming Our Humanity After the Release of the Hostages
Jan 19, 2025
What If You Were the Last Jew On Earth? Parashat Vayehi
Jan 14, 2025
The Miracle of What We Leave Behind: The 'Torah' of Ethical Wills
Jan 07, 2025
When Hanukkah’s Spark Meets Christmas Lights: Buried Light: Finding the Spark of Jewish Identity and Resilience this Hanukkah
Dec 25, 2024
Putting the ‘Jewish’ back in Jewish-American: Thanksgiving and Jewish Identity
Nov 24, 2024
Healing the Divide: Learning to See Through Each Other’s Eyes - Parashat Vayera
Nov 21, 2024
Beyond the Babel: The 2024 Election and Seeing the Humanity In Each Other
Nov 03, 2024
Hineini - Here I Am: Responding to Pivotal Moments - Rosh Hashanah Day 2
Oct 06, 2024
Post October 7th Zionism : From Desperation to Aspiration
Oct 06, 2024
This is Torah From Boca - A (Belated) Introduction to Our Podcast
Sep 26, 2024
Am I Unsafe Or Just Uncomfortable? Struggling with Jewish Identity in a post-October 7th World
Sep 25, 2024
From Tragedy to Teshuvah: Returning What We’ve Lost - Ki Teitze
Sep 18, 2024
Sukkot In August?! Building Spiritual Homes in a World of Comfort - parashat Re'eh
Sep 01, 2024
Beyond Our Worst Moments: Teshuvah, Redemption, and the Path Back to Community
Oct 04, 2023
What Would Golda Do?
Oct 04, 2023