A podcast, not a lecture series
OurTribe is a podcast hosted by Rabbi Tuvia Kopstein, and that format matters. A podcast is built for conversation and companionship — something you listen to on a commute, while cooking, or on a walk — rather than a formal shiur you sit down to study. Rabbi Kopstein hosts the show, guiding the discussion and shaping each episode around a theme worth thinking about.
The name itself points to the goal: OurTribe frames Jewish learning as belonging to a shared community. Instead of positioning the listener as a student receiving a lecture, a podcast like this invites them into an ongoing conversation about Jewish life, identity, and ideas — the kind of talk that feels less like a classroom and more like sitting with a thoughtful friend.
The strength of the audio format
Audio has a particular advantage for busy Jewish families: it fits into time that would otherwise be lost. An episode of OurTribe can turn a drive or a chore into Torah exposure, without demanding a screen or a free hour to sit and read. For many listeners, a podcast becomes the most consistent Torah in their week precisely because it asks so little to press play.
The conversational style also lowers the barrier to entry. Ideas explained in plain, spoken language — with the host thinking out loud and connecting Torah to everyday questions — tend to land more easily than dense text. That accessibility is exactly what a podcast host like Rabbi Kopstein can offer: serious content delivered in an approachable, human voice.
Who it's for
OurTribe suits the listener who wants a regular touchpoint with Jewish thought but does not always have time to open a sefer. It works for someone early in their learning as well as a more experienced listener looking for a fresh angle, because the podcast format naturally meets people at whatever pace they are listening.
For families, a show like this can become a shared reference — an episode discussed at the Shabbos table, or recommended between friends. That communal dimension is baked into the name OurTribe, and it reflects a simple idea: Jewish learning is stronger when it is something people do together rather than alone.
Finding kosher Torah video for your family
FilteredTube is a kosher video service built for Jewish families — every single video is approved against one written standard before it can appear, with no open feed, no comments, and no surprises. It is a calm, safe place to look for the Torah and Jewish music you love.
If your family enjoys teachers like Rabbi Tuvia Kopstein, search FilteredTube for the speakers and topics that matter most to you. With a daf yomi shelf, a weekly parsha shelf, topic shelves, audio-only listening for the car, and a kids mode with a PIN, kosher Jewish video is easy to reach — and the approved catalog keeps growing every day.
At a glance
Key takeaways
- OurTribe is a podcast hosted by Rabbi Tuvia Kopstein, not a set of formal recorded shiurim.
- Its conversational, audio format is built for commutes, chores, and other otherwise-lost time.
- The name reflects its goal: framing Jewish learning as something shared by a community.
- It suits listeners who want a regular, low-barrier touchpoint with Jewish thought.
- Search FilteredTube for kosher, approved Torah video — the catalog grows every day.