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The main thrust of this podcast is to shed light on a phenomenon that I’ve noticed over the course of the last decade or so. Very often I come across something in Jewish literature that is clearly an antecedent of some modern day cultural, legal or religious concept.The second will be counter-missionary claims. I think it’s very important that Jews know how to respond to missionary claims. I also hope this will strengthen non-Jews' respect for why Jews believe what we believe and not seeing us as some sort of backwater yokels who have just never heard of the “wonderful good news” as it were.
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The Jewish Arbor Day? No, it's much more.
What is the connection between Judaism and Yoga?
Did the Talmudic sages have special insight into the womb beyond medical science? And what does the last day of Chanukah teach us?
Are baptism and confirmation actually Jewish ideas? And what is Chanukah really about?
Is the Loch Ness monster Jewish? And why does Jacob go around kissing people in the Bible?
More fascinating signs that the mysteries so often associated with the East and the occult are really rooted in Jewish philosophy.Also, lessons from Coronavirus!
What are the true origins of Rip Van Winkle and what can Purim teach us about the coronavirus?
Eenie Meenie Minie Mo: Jews Did it First
Is "Kill Them With Kindness" Jewish? And what's special about this month?
Where do unicorns come from and what's the Jewish holiday coming up this weekend?
Why do we tie knots to remember things? And why are we so darn happy?
Does the American revolution have roots in the events of Chanukah? And what does Chanukah teach us in 2018?
Who were the first pilgrims? And how do we respond to tragedy like we saw in Pittsburgh?
Fee Fie Fo Fum! Where do ogres come from? Let's find out.
Who was the first werewolf? Let’s find out.
Where did Mary Shelley really get the idea for her famous Frankenstein novel? And now that the Jewish holidays are over, what do we do now?
Ever wonder where certain words come from? Some of them have surprising origins. Let's explore some.
"Everything in moderation ... including moderation"
Did Jews start midnight mass? And can a curse be a sign of love?
What does Judaism and the army have in common?
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