Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper, the Maggid of Melbourne, invites us to join him on an exploration of a wide array of Jewish ideas and their relevance in our contemporary Jewish lives.
The Maggid of Melbourne features both written and podcast series, each taking an in-depth look at a different Jewish topic. Whether you are interested in the laws of government according to halakha or learning about the spiritual practices of the Hasidic masters, you are sure to find inspiration with the Maggid of Melbourne, Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper.
January 14 - 16, 2024
June 30 - July 4, 2024
On October 7, as Jews around the world were celebrating Simchat Torah, terrorists crossed into Israel attacking communities across southern Israel. While left reeling from the pain of this tragedy, many of us are wondering, how do we pray during a time such as this? What guidance does the Torah have for us during such tough times?
In this timely series, Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper examines some of the questions that have arisen within his own community.
As the Jewish world waits and prays for news of the over 200 hostages held by Hamas, the Maggid of Melbourne takes an in-depth look into the mitzvah of pidyon shvuyim, redeeming captives, in a new podcast series.
Originally from Australia, Levi currently teaches Hasidut, Maimonides, Midrash, and Halakhic History at Pardes. Levi holds an LL.B, LL.M. and Ph.D from the Law Faculty of Bar-Ilan University and has been awarded numerous post-doctoral research grants from universities across Israel and abroad.
Levi is also the spiritual leader of Kehillat HaTzur VeHaTzohar in Zur Hadassa, a mixed religious and secular neighborhood out of Jerusalem. In addition, he is a Teaching Fellow in the Law Faculty of Tel Aviv University. He served as a commander of an infantry unit in the IDF Reserves, and has a long history of communal work with organizations such as the National Library of Israel, Tzohar, and the Jewish Community of Istanbul.
Levi is the author of the two-part book series Relics for the Present, with a new book, Hasidic Relics to be released in 2023.
Bereishit / Genesis
Bereishit – Difficult Choices featuring Rabbi Alex Israel and Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield
Noach – Noah and the Climate Crisis, Then and Now Featuring Rabbi Dr. Meesh Hammer-Kossoy and Rabbi Dr. Elisha Ancselovits
Lech Lecha – The Beauty of Sarah featuring Rabbanit Nechama Goldman Barash and Rabbi Elhanan Miller
Vayera – Examining Our Own Narratives Featuring Rabbi Brent Spodek and Professor Ziva Hassenfeld
Chaye Sarah – Where Would I Be Without You: Perks and Pitfalls of Gratitude featuring Tovah Leah Nachmani and Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield
Toldot
Vayetze
Vayishlah
Vayeshev
Miketz
Vayigash
Vayehi
Shemot / Exodus
Shemot
VaEra
Bo
Beshelach
Yitro
Mishpatim
Terumah
Tetzaveh
Ki Tisa
VaYakhel
Pekudei
Vayikra / Leviticus
Vayikra
Tzav
Shemini
Tazria
Metzora
Acharei Mot
Kedoshim
Emor
Behar
Bechukotai
Bamidbar / Numbers
Bamidbar
Naso
Beha’alotecha
Shelach
Korach
Chukat
Balak
Pinchas
Bereishit / Genesis
Bereishit
Noach
Lech Lecha
Vayera
Chaye Sarah
Toldot
Vayetze
Vayishlah
Vayeshev
Miketz
Vayigash
Vayehi
Shemot / Exodus
Shemot
VaEra
Bo
Beshelach
Yitro
Mishpatim
Terumah
Tetzaveh
Ki Tisa
VaYakhel
Pekudei
Vayikra / Leviticus
Vayikra
Tzav
Shemini
Tazria
Metzora
Acharei Mot
Kedoshim
Emor
Behar
Bechukotai
Bamidbar / Numbers
Bamidbar
Naso
Beha’alotecha
Shelach
Korach
Chukat
Balak
Pinchas
Matot
Massei
Devarim / Deuteronomy
Devarim
VaEtchanan
Ekev
Re’eh
Shoftim
Ki Tetze
Ki Tavo
Nitzavim
Vayelech
Ha’azinu