Rabbi Michael Lasri is a Torah teacher and lecturer known for combining serious subjects with humour and lively storytelling. His Hebrew talks address faith, the Jewish home, festivals and the weekly Torah portion. The Beinenu archive provides recordings organised by subject and biblical book.
Joy as a way of listening
In a published interview with She’arim, Rabbi Lasri explains his use of humour: joy helps people become more open, listen and take in a message. A joke does not replace the teaching but helps bring it closer to the listener. Recordings published by educational institutions show this approach in his talks to yeshiva students as well.
The Torah portion and personal choice
Our magazine carries his name on The Weekly Portion Terumah: An Offering. Beginning with the contributions for the Mishkan, the article asks how participating in a shared undertaking can help a person rise above an exclusively material focus. The Torah text becomes a starting point for considering generosity, the meaning of an action and personal growth.