Podcast Episodes
Back to Search(100) The Normative Jewish View of The Golem
Season 1 Episode 100
In Jewish legend, the mythical In Jewish tradition, the Golem is a creature formed from inanimate matter, and brought to life through mystical means, often involving Hebrew letters and divine names. …
Published on 1 month ago
Jewish Concepts of Kaddish and Its Importance
Season 1
The Kaddish prayer, recited numerous times in each Jewish prayer service, but only in the synagogue, is a mourner's prayer on one of tis forms, even though death is not mentioned in the prayer. This …
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
(99) Jewish Concepts of Kaddish and Its Importance
Season 1 Episode 99
The Kaddish prayer, recited numerous times in each Jewish prayer service, but only in the synagogue, is a mourner's prayer on one of tis forms, even though death is not mentioned in the prayer. This …
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Jealousy
Season 1
The podcast will specifically define jealousy and coveting in Judaism, why it is forbidden, how to prevent it, and why it is considered the "worst sin in the Torah". It will also show how and why God…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
(98) Jealousy
Season 1 Episode 98
The podcast will specifically define jealousy and coveting in Judaism, why it is forbidden, how to prevent it, and why it is considered the "worst sin in the Torah". It will also show how and why God…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Dwarf Tossing and Renouncing One's Dignity
Season 1
A very popular but controversial game in bars in the 1990s was "dwarf-tossing, i.e., who could through padded little people the farthest. If the little person agrees and is paid, is there anything mo…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
(97) Dwarf Tossing and Renouncing One's Dignity
Season 1 Episode 97
A very popular but controversial game in bars in the 1990s was "dwarf-tossing, i.e., who could through padded little people the farthest. If the little person agrees and is paid, is there anything mo…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
(96) Lottery: Using it to Win and to Determine Fate
Season 1 Episode 96
This podcast will examine the precedents of lotteries in scripture, when lotteries are permitted and forbidden traditional Judaism and why, and whether this activity denies God's involvement in acti…
Published on 2 months ago
Lottery: Using it to Win and to Determine Fate
Season 1
This podcast will examine the precedents of lotteries in scripture, when lotteries are permitted and forbidden traditional Judaism and why, and whether this activity denies God's involvement in acti…
Published on 2 months ago
Going Beyond What is Required in Judaism – Requirement or a Good Idea?
Season 1
If going beyond the law is a requirement of Jewish law itself, then it is no longer "beyond" the law, but, rather, part of the law. This podcast will examine where in Judaism a Jew is required to go …
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago