Rabbi In The Hot Seat with Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen

What happens when a former DJ, martial artist, and world traveler becomes a rabbi?Speaking from Jerusalem, Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen sits in the hot seat to answer the real questions people are actually asking — about sex, drugs, spirituality, guilt, identity, and what Judaism really says about living a meaningful life. Rabbi Dov Ber brings Torah, humor, life experience, and a lot of heart to every answer, reminding us that growth is a journey, every step counts, and the goal is to move through Judaism with sincerity, joy, and trust in Hashem.0:00 Introduction0:37 My husband won’t keep Shabbat — can our marriage still work?2:31 Does Judaism condone Polygamy?3:58 Does Judaism believe in superstition?5:52 Dybbuks, golems, and “monsters” — what’s real?6:42 I felt nothing at the Western Wall… does that mean something?8:11 Why does Judaism follow the mother (and do patrilineal Jews matter)?10:11 Do Jews have sex through a sheet?11:02 Is happiness only possible through pain?11:53 – Closing + what this episode was really aboutTo listen to Rabbi In The Hot Seat on your favorite podcast platform: https://pods.link/rabbiinthehotseat

In this episode of Rabbi in the Hot Seat, Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen takes on some of the most curious, unexpected, and misunderstood questions in Judaism — with clarity, humor, and zero fluff.From sleep and dreams, tattoos, Kiddush wine, circumcision, Kabbalah, money myths, and even marrying your cousin, this episode shows how Judaism approaches everyday life, symbolism, and reality — not superstition.⏱️ Timestamps0:00 Welcome back0:20 Why did God create the need for sleep?1:23 Should I act on messages in my dreams?2:18 Can I tattoo a Star of David on my skin?4:17 Can you make Kiddush on non-kosher wine?6:43 What’s the point of circumcision?8:58 Is chicken soup actually healing?9:25 Why are Jews stereotyped as rich?11:36 Can non-Jews learn Kabbalah?12:29 Can you marry your cousin?12:58 How to contact the rabbiTo listen to Rabbi In The Hot Seat on your favorite podcast platform: https://pods.link/rabbiinthehotseat

Who gets to define who is Jewish? Why does Orthodox Judaism not recognize Reform conversion? What makes Shabbat so special?Do we really have to keep all the mitzvot? And when religion feels overwhelming, where does mental health fit in?In this episode of Rabbi in the Hot Seat, Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen tackles questions of identity, practice, tradition, emotional wellbeing, and modern life with honesty, clarity, and zero scripts.0:00 Introduction0:25 What makes someone Jewish?1:22 Why isn’t a Reform convert considered Jewish by Orthodox standards?4:15 What is so special about Shabbat?5:40 There are too many mitzvot, do we have to keep them all?8:05 What does kickboxing have to do with Judaism?9:22 “Religion makes me miserable…”10:43 Have rabbis replaced the role of therapists?12:24 Should children use phones?To listen to Rabbi In The Hot Seat on your favorite podcast platform: https://pods.link/rabbiinthehotseat🔔 Subscribe and turn on post notifications so you don’t miss out on any wisdom!✡️ For more Jewish inspiration visit https://www.aish.com – the world's leading Judaism website. 👉🏼 Connect and follow for more Rabbi Dov Ber Wisdom 💫IG: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/rabbidovberofficial/https://www.instagram.com/aish.com/Tik Tok: ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@rabbidovberofficial ✅Donate now! https://donate.aish.com/masteringlife

Nothing is off-limits in this Ask Me Anything episode of Rabbi in the Hot Seat.Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen tackles raw, personal, and often uncomfortable questions about desire, doubt, discipline, Jewish law, charity, intimacy, and why God feels distant with honesty and clarity, not clichés.From whether Judaism is more than a religion, to touching before marriage, self-pleasure, evolving Jewish law, and fighting your inner voice, this is a real conversation about living a Jewish life in the modern world.0:00 Introduction - Ask Me Anything0:38 Is Judaism just a religion?2:27 Should Jews donate to non-Jewish charities?3:19 Does Jewish law ever evolve?4:20 What’s harder: fighting another person or your inner voice?5:25 Can you touch at all before marriage?6:35 Are you allowed to pleasure yourself?8:22 What’s your favorite rabbi story?9:54 Is it okay to doubt yourself?10:55 Why is God hidden from us?11:55 What matters more: discipline or inspiration?🔔 Subscribe and turn on post notifications so you don’t miss out on any wisdom!✡️ For more Jewish inspiration visit https://www.aish.com – the world's leading Judaism website. 👉🏼 Connect and follow for more Rabbi Dov Ber Wisdom 💫IG: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/rabbidovberofficial/https://www.instagram.com/aishTik Tok: ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@rabbidovberofficial ✅Donate now! https://donate.aish.com/masteringlife

What are we really afraid of? What gives life meaning?And how do you climb out when you’ve hit rock bottom?In this episode of Rabbi in the Hot Seat, Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen takes on the biggest human questions: fear, death, purpose, parenting, faith, and rebuilding.From misconceptions about G-d, to raising distracted teenagers, to finding purpose, overcoming fear, and asking what’s truly worth living or dying for, this is an unfiltered conversation about what it means to live with depth in a chaotic world.0:00 Introduction0:56 What’s the biggest misconception Jews have about God?1:35 How do we overcome fear?4:15 Why is Judaism focused on the next world?5:13 How do we connect with distracted teenage kids?6:15 Is education a teacher’s or a parent’s responsibility?7:29 How do we find purpose in life?9:23 Why are there so many sects in Judaism?10:46 What are you willing to die for?11:55 How do you climb out of rock bottom?💬 Comment your questions, and we will answer them in future episodes🔔 Subscribe and turn on post notifications so you don’t miss out on any wisdom!✡️ For more Jewish inspiration, visit https://www.aish.com – the world's leading Judaism website. 👉🏼 Connect and follow for more Rabbi Dov Ber Wisdom 💫IG: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/rabbidovberofficial/https://www.instagram.com/aishTik Tok: ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@rabbidovberofficial ✅Donate now! https://donate.aish.com/masteringlife#SelfHelp #LifeAdvice #MasteringLife #Shorts #RabbiDovBerCohen

What happens when the questions people actually want to ask finally get asked out loud?In this episode of Rabbi in the Hot Seat, Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen takes on some of the most uncomfortable and misunderstood topics in Judaism: identity, dress code, sacrifice, women, individuality, and weed, with honesty and zero clichés.0:00 Introduction 0:40 Is being a Rabbi just a Phase for Rabbi Dov Ber?3:53 Does God need us to Sacrifice Animals?5:06 Why is Judaism obsessed with how Women Dress?7:21 Is there room for individuality in how Jews Dress?9:34 What does Judaism say about Weed?To listen to Rabbi In The Hot Seat on your favorite podcast platform: https://pods.link/rabbiinthehotseat

Speaking from Jerusalem, Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen returns to the hot seat to answer the big theological and emotional questions you have asked.From mental health and self-mastery to questioning G-d, revenge, Hell, Mashiach, and why Judaism cares about daily choices like what we eat — this conversation explores faith as something lived, not inherited.0:00 Introduction0:27 Are Jews the Chosen People?0:58 Why is everyone struggling with mental health today?1:30 What is self-mastery?2:04 Is it okay to question G-d?2:27 Can you be spiritual without being religious?3:04 From monk to rabbi — are Buddhism and Judaism similar?4:12 Is revenge ever justified?4:38 Do Jews believe in Hell?6:09 How do we know Mashiach is coming?8:01 Why does G-d care what we eat?🔔 Subscribe to https://www.youtube.com/@Aishdotcom and turn on post notifications so stay updated on all the latest content!✡️ For more Jewish inspiration visit https://www.aish.com – the world's leading Judaism website. 👉🏼 Connect and follow for more Jewish Wisdom 💫IG: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/aish.com/Tik Tok: ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@aishjewish/ | https://www.tiktok.com/@aishwisdomFacebook: ➡︎ http://www.facebook.com/aishdotcom#Jewish #JewishWisdom #JewishLearning #Aish #Shorts

What happens when a former DJ, martial artist, and world traveler becomes a rabbi?Speaking from Jerusalem, Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen sits in the hot seat to answer the real questions people are actually asking — about sex, drugs, spirituality, guilt, identity, and what Judaism really says about living a meaningful life. 00:00 Meet the Rabbi 00:58 How can Jews value peace and still learn to fight?2:06 Why do observant Jews drink, smoke, or take drugs?5:37 Does G-d care who we sleep with?9:54 Is Judaism about guilt — or growth?14:10 Should Jews forgive the Nazis?💬 Comment your questions for future episodes🔔 Subscribe to https://www.youtube.com/@Aishdotcom and turn on post notifications so stay updated on all the latest content!✡️ For more Jewish inspiration visit https://www.aish.com – the world's leading Judaism website. 👉🏼 Connect and follow for more Jewish Wisdom 💫IG: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/aish.com/Tik Tok: ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@aishjewish/ | https://www.tiktok.com/@aishwisdomFacebook: ➡︎ http://www.facebook.com/aishdotcom#Jewish #JewishWisdom #JewishLearning #Aish #Shorts