וּכְשֵׁם שֶׁאֲנִי

וּכְשֵׁם שֶׁאֲנִי

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Mystical argument with rough edges.

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וּכְשֵׁם שֶׁאֲנִי is a dense religious monologue built from Zohar learning, Pesach imagery, and repeated pressure on theological phrases. It suits listeners who can sit with rough edges, circular argument, and sacred vocabulary left mostly inside the room.

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About וּכְשֵׁם שֶׁאֲנִי

וּכְשֵׁם שֶׁאֲנִי is not a neat lecture series. It is a religious monologue that thinks in circles, then insists the circle matters. The sampled episodes lean heavily into Zohar learning around Pesach, Shabbos, matzah, Yetziat Mitzrayim, and the work of cancelling false worship not only as an outer act but as a deeper recognition of divine reality. A phrase may be repeated different ways before the point arrives. That is the method. The show treats repetition as pressure, not filler, and its best moments come when an ordinary example suddenly carries a theological load. A cow, a house, a child at the table, expensive gold, school, wine, or the timing of a holiday can become the way into Chochme, Bena, redemption, or the limits of human understanding. The speaker is comfortable with religious vocabulary remaining thick on the page. Rambam and Ramban appear not as historical decoration, but as live ways to frame what it means to know God, know the divine attributes, and speak about the infinite without turning the idea into something smaller. The style is dry and restless. It asks blunt questions. Then it asks them again because the first answer was too easy. The Passover material gives the show much of its sampled shape: matzah, chametz, the seven days, the Seder night, Bnei Brak, and the claim that Yetziat Mitzrayim is not just a story of rescue but a way Judaism names God’s relation to Israel and the world. This is demanding listening. It assumes patience for digression, tolerance for rough transcription-like edges, and interest in religious thought that does not pretend to be tidy. The reward is not a clean takeaway. It is the sensation of being inside an argument while it is still being formed.

Made for: For listeners drawn to Zohar, Jewish philosophy, Pesach theology, and shiur-style thinking that keeps sacred terminology intact. Best for people who prefer live intellectual pressure over polished explanation.

What sets it apart: The show stands apart by making repetition, self-correction, and ordinary examples part of the religious argument itself. It does not simplify mystical material; it lets the difficulty stay audible.

As heard by us

Based on 5 episodes we listened to · September 2026

A dense Jewish learning show where Torah, practice, and self-scrutiny stay in the same room.

This Jewish teaching show stays close to spoken Torah learning. The speaker moves through Shabbos, Yom Tov, matzah, chametz, Parshas Kisisu, and Shabbos Purah with the feel of a shiur still being worked out aloud.

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Why you'd press play

Matzah becomes a doorway into layered thought, provided you enjoy following every turn.

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  • religious teaching that moves from Shabbos and Torah into questions of character and responsibility
  • familiar Jewish terms treated as starting points for deeper reflection, not quick definitions
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Zohar learningPesach and matzahYetziat MitzrayimShabbos and Yom TovRambam and RambanChochme and Benabittul avodah zarahpersonal and collective redemption

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Episodes

  1. 1

    חכמה בראש וחכמה בסוף | זוהר שמיני אסרו חג פסח תשפ”ו

    Time is the trouble spot.

    Apr 10, 2026
  2. 2

    ביטול ע”ז בכל שבעת ימים תאכל מצות | זוהר שביעי של פסח תשפ”ו

    Shabbos and Yom Tov get pressed together here.

    Apr 7, 2026
  3. 3

    המציאות עוד יותר מוזרה מסיפורי הניסים שאנו מספרים | זוהר ערב פסח תשפ”ו

    This episode explores a mystical Passover story involving a Rebbe, his students, and children staying up all night engaging in spiritual practices and traditions.

    Apr 1, 2026
  4. 4

    הכרה שהקב”ה הוא שרוצה בשמו הוא ביטול הע”ז | זוהר צו הכנה לפסח שבת הגדול תשפ”ו

    This episode discusses spiritual concepts related to Shabbos and preparation for Passover, focusing on God's relationship with Israel and themes from Jewish texts.

    Mar 29, 2026
  5. 5

    מחלוקת הרמב”ם והרמב”ן אם העיקר הוא ידיעת הא”ס או ידיעת המידות

    This episode explores the debate between Rambam (Maimonides) and Ramban (Nachmanides) about whether the essence of God or knowledge of divine attributes is primary in understanding the Shale.

    Mar 27, 2026
  6. 6

    למה לקיים את התורה מיציאת מצרים? 3 דרכים פשוטות ודרך הרמב”ם

    This episode explores the significance of Tzimetzrayim (likely referring to Egypt or a spiritual concept) in Judaism, discussing its importance according to the Zohar and the Aibishter (God), and connecting it to broader themes of soul and belief.

    Mar 20, 2026
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    גאולה פרטית וכללית גשמית ורוחנית

    A disjointed monologue about gold, expense, a house, and helping others, with unclear narrative structure.

    Mar 20, 2026
  8. 8

    ביטול ע”ז למטה גורם ביטול הקליפות למעלה | זוהר ויקרא הכנה לפסח תשפ”ו

    A Jewish religious lecture discussing Shabbos, the teachings of Avraham Avinu and Moshe Rabbeinu, and concepts from the Rambam.

    Mar 20, 2026
  9. 9

    די קרוין קומט זיך פאר די ערשטע שוואכסטע מינו | זוהר שבת החודש תשפ”ו

    This episode teaches Yiddish language and Torah concepts, focusing on the Parshah and the meaning of Mitzrayim.

    Mar 13, 2026
  10. 10

    שיטת החזון איש וסוקרטס שיש רק מידה טובה אחת | שמונה פרקים פרק ד’ שיעור י”ט

    A religious discussion about the role of Rav Yisroel in guiding youth with confidence and addressing differences in understanding.

    Mar 13, 2026
  11. 11

    סוד גילוי דרך ה’אינטערנעט פילטער’ בעבודת השם | זוהר כי תשא פרה תשפ”ו

    What does a filter actually do?

    Mar 6, 2026·33m·3 clips
  12. 12

    ביאור דברי החזון איש שההלכה קובעת את המוסר | שמונה פרקים פרק ד’ שיעור י”ח

    A tutorial on using Google Dax to navigate and understand the Shire, with references to locations and codes.

    Mar 6, 2026
  13. 13

    מצוות זכור איז די מידה פנימית פאר מצוות מחיית עמלק | שמונה פרקים פרק ד’ שיעור י”ז

    A discussion about the nature of Jewish law and how it is understood and practiced.

    Feb 27, 2026·1h 19m
  14. 14

    השם לא שוכח אותך כשאתה שוכח אותו

    A religious discussion about a woman, likely within a Jewish context, with an interactive teaching style.

    Feb 27, 2026
  15. 15

    פנימיות הכעס על עמלק הוא אהבת ישראל ופנימיותו הוא אהבת העתיק לז”א | זוהר שבת זכור תשפו

    A rabbi discusses Torah concepts, the nature of God, and biblical stories, likely in a religious teaching context.

    Feb 27, 2026
  16. 16

    הנפקא מינא מידיעה שהשכינה גרה בינינו – ושכנתי בתוכם | זוהר תרומה תשפו

    A Jewish religious discussion analyzing a Torah passage and teachings from the Rebbe.

    Feb 20, 2026
  17. 17

    מהו ביקורת הבעש”ט על המקובלים המכוונים ואינם שם

    A spiritual reflection on family estrangement and community, likely within a Jewish context.

    Feb 20, 2026
  18. 18

    רוב רשעות איז טיפשות – מען כאפט נישט אז דאס איז דער הייליגער קורקבן | שמונה פרקים פרק ד’ שיעור ט”ז

    Why is it so hard to get rid of this thing?

    Feb 20, 2026·1h 8m·6 clips
  19. 19

    הלכות יסודי התורה פרק א’

    A discussion of Jewish mystical concepts including Pessah, Yodai Hashem, and chesed, referencing psalms and Sefer Hamaal.

    Feb 15, 2026·56m
  20. 20

    זעהן ‘אידען’ נישט נאר ‘מענטשען’ – אשר תשים לפניהם | זוהר משפטים תשפו

    A discussion on learning from Kabbalistic and Chassidic sources to achieve a deeper spiritual understanding, with references to Shabbos and the Zohar.

    Feb 13, 2026
  21. 21

    הפשטת התפלה שלא יהיה שינוי רצון האל ע”פ הבעש”ט

    A conversation about a musician's experiences and reflections on their career.

    Feb 13, 2026
  22. 22

    עפענען די אויגען צו זעהן וויפיל זאכן זענען לא תגנוב – רמב”ן שמשפטים הוא פירוש לא תחמוד | שמונה פרקים פרק ד’ שיעור ט”ו

    A disjointed conversation involving work, personal identity, and existential themes, with references to places and people like Mazbur and Debris.

    Feb 13, 2026·1h 31m
  23. 23

    מען דארף מאכן טעותים צו קענען האבען בחירה | שמונה פרקים פרק ד’ שיעור י”ד

    Who is a good person?

    Feb 8, 2026·1h 9m·5 clips
  24. 24

    כל התורה הוא אנכי – רק למי שכבר למד כל התורה | זוהר יתרו תשפו

    A religious lecture discussing Jewish theological concepts from Torah portions and Kabbalistic sources.

    Feb 6, 2026
  25. 25

    שיטת הבעל שם טוב הוא חידוש בעיקר הנבואה ולא בעיקר ההשגחה

    A man recounts a confusing story involving the Shem Tov, a cup of coffee, and a game, likely a Hasidic parable or spiritual lesson.

    Feb 5, 2026
  26. 26

    פרעה האט עוסק געווען אין ‘קירוב רחוקים’ – ופרעה הקריב | זוהר בשלח תשפו

    A speaker recounts a childhood memory about his father's Jewish identity and a statement about making a cross, exploring themes of faith and heritage.

    Jan 30, 2026
  27. 27

    הרגלים מאכן בחירה נישט אוטומאטיש | שמונה פרקים פרק ד’ שיעור י”ג

    This episode discusses the concept of 'middis' in Yiddish, exploring habits, goals, and personal measures through an analogy of bread-making.

    Jan 23, 2026·1h 25m
  28. 28

    גאולה עתידית איז בחינת זכר וואס מען פארשטייט – הוא הלילה הזה להויה | זוהר בא תשפו

    A religious discussion analyzing psalms from the Mass of St.

    Jan 23, 2026
  29. 29

    עצת הצמח צדק לשמחה וההבדל בין בחירה ורצון | שמונה פרקים פרק ד’ שיעור י”ב

    A disjointed narrative about a room with open windows and a person named Menlo Schneidersen who had a machete and was depressed, mentioning a letter and a hospital visit.

    Jan 16, 2026·1h 10m
  30. 30

    ווען מען קען זעהן און מען דארף נישט גלייבען איז שם הויה – ולא שמעו אל משה | זוהר וארא תשפו

    The episode explores the significance and meaning of Eid al-Fatihah, an Islamic holiday.

    Jan 16, 2026
  31. 31

    גאולה איז ווען די נייער דור נעמט ריספאנסיביליטי – וילך איש מבית לוי – זוהר שמות תשפו

    A religious lesson on the Torah portion Parshas Shemos, with commentary from rabbinic sources.

    Jan 9, 2026
  32. 32

    בחירה האט נאר דער וואס מען האט מחנך געווען בהרגל | שמונה פרקים פרק ד׳ שיעור י״א

    This episode discusses Jewish religious topics, referencing figures like Rambam and Shalem, with unclear connections to news and visual elements on a screen.

    Jan 9, 2026·1h 26m
  33. 33

    איז די תורה צו עקסטרעם? יסודות תורת המוסר והתורה להרמב״ם | שמונה פרקים פרק ד׳ שיעור י׳

    This episode discusses the Rambam's teachings on ethics in Torah, exploring concepts like courage, temperance, and moderation in Jewish philosophy.

    Jan 2, 2026·1h 13m
  34. 34

    על המחלוקת בענין ‘זכו׳ – דרשת הרמב״ם | שמונה פרקים פרק ד׳ שיעור ט׳

    A discussion about a new rabbi and religious teachings, with references to Jewish practices and community.

    Dec 26, 2025·1h 42m