Naming Children | October 16th, 2026

Podcast: The Daily Derech from Exploring Judaism · Exploring Judaism

Opublikowano: 2026-10-16

See today's text here! In this episode of The Daily Derech, Rabbi Marcus Rubenstein explores Parashat Noach, Hilchot Shabbat, and a teaching from Menorat HaMaor about measure-for-measure justice. The Me’am Loez examines the genealogy of Shem, focusing on Peleg, whose name reflects the division of the earth associated with the Tower of Babel. The discussion explores how Jewish naming traditions evolved from commemorating events to honoring deceased relatives, reflecting the changing need to preserve family memory. Rambam explains that Shabbat may be violated to treat someone dangerously ill, and that those most kn...