Podcast Episodes

Jews & the Hebrew Calendar

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Season 1 Episode 5

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How important is the Hebrew calendar for Jews who live in the Diaspora? Are Jews allowed to interpret and implement the Hebrew calendar in their own way? Can we honor Yom Kippur at the same time TXOU…

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Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

Jews & Repairing the World

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Episode 6

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Rabbi Septimus and Dr Shocket discuss the Jewish concept and principles of “Tikkun Olam” or, “repairing the world,” and what it means in different sects of Judaism.  

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Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Jews & Youth Groups

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Season 1 Episode 4

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If you grew up in a Jewish household, you were probably involved in some sort of Jewish youth organization when you were growing up. In this episode, Rabbi Septimus and Dr. Schocket discuss what Jewi…

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Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Jews & Tattoos

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Season 1 Episode 3

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Are Jews allowed to get tattoos? Is it against tradition, or is it just another form of self-expression? In this episode, Rabbi Septimus and Dr. Schocket dive into the ever-evolving and taboo convers…

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Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Jews & Marriage

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Season 1 Episode 2

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Love and marriage. What does that look like in Judaism? What is a Ketubah, and why does the groom stomp on glass? What are the rules when it comes to interfaith marriage? In our second episode, Rabbi…

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Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Jews & Judaism

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Season 1 Episode 1

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Welcome to The Rabbi & the Other Guy! In our very first episode, our hosts dive into the overarching question of “what makes someone Jewish?” and what that looks like throughout Judaism as a whole. 

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Published on 1 year, 4 months ago