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What Does Judaism Say About...?

Author: Nachum Amsel

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What does Judaism Say About...? is a podcast where we explore different values, ethical issues, or dilemmas relevant to the 21st century, and examine the normative Jewish viewpoint on each issue. Every week, a fascinating value and topic will be analyzed from the traditional Jewish perspective.
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Child sexual abuse is a hideous crime present in all societies, even in the Jewish community. This podcast will discuss how to deal with alleged perpetrators when clear evidence of the crime is almost impossible to come by. Is a child's accusation enough to destroy an adult's life? Should a rabbi be consulted before going to the police? These and other questions will be analyzed through traditional Jewish sources.
Child sexual abuse is a hideous crime present in all societies, even in the Jewish community. This podcast will discuss how to deal with alleged perpetrators when clear evidence of the crime is almost impossible to come by. Is a child's accusation enough to destroy an adult's life? Should a rabbi be consulted before going to the police? These and other questions will be analyzed through traditional Jewish sources.
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. The concept of the Golem is rooted in  Kabbalistic mysticism. This podcast will examine how seriously the Rabbis believed or did not believe in such creatures and why, and what are the practical implications such as would a Golem be counted for a Minyan-quorum in a synagogue. It will also analyze the underlying uniqueness of human beings.
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. The concept of the Golem is rooted in  Kabbalistic mysticism. This podcast will examine how seriously the Rabbis believed or did not believe in such creatures and why, and what are the practical implications such as would a Golem be counted for a Minyan-quorum in a synagogue. It will also analyze the underlying uniqueness of human beings.
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 podcast will help explain the specific importance of this prayer, its meaning, why it is in the Aramaic language and not in Hebrew, and  why only recited in a community setting.
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 podcast will help explain the specific importance of this prayer, its meaning, why it is in the Aramaic language and not in Hebrew, and  why only recited in a community setting.
Jealousy

Jealousy

2025-11-0307:19

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 could be jealous and how there is both bad and good jealousy within traditional Judaism.
(98) Jealousy

(98) Jealousy

2025-11-0321:07

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 could be jealous and how there is both bad and good jealousy within traditional Judaism.
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 morally wrong with this practice. This podcast will examine the implications from Jewish sources and the implications for human dignity for every human being.
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 morally wrong with this practice. This podcast will examine the implications from Jewish sources and the implications for human dignity for every human being.
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 activities in the world or not. It also will examine gambling in Judaism such as sports betting today.
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 activities in the world or not. It also will examine gambling in Judaism such as sports betting today.
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 beyond the basic law requirement, and why and how it can, nevertheless, remain beyond the law. Numerous practical actions and examples will be discussed.
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 beyond the basic law requirement, and why and how it can, nevertheless, remain beyond the law. Numerous practical actions and examples will be discussed.
The many laws and customs of Sukkot will be discussed in this podcast, demonstrating their underlying values and ideas. Among the key ideas of Sukkot are unity of the Jewish people, true belief in God and non-Jews as part of the Jewish religion.
The many laws and customs of Sukkot will be discussed in this podcast, demonstrating their underlying values and ideas. Among the key ideas of Sukkot are unity of the Jewish people, true belief in God and non-Jews as part of the Jewish religion.
The holiest day of the Jewish year is discussed through its special customs, laws and prayers. The core values of Judaism will be highlighted as well as a discussion how repentance works, and can "erase" a sin from the world as if it never happened.
The holiest day of the Jewish year is discussed through its special customs, laws and prayers. The core values of Judaism will be highlighted as well as a discussion how repentance works, and can "erase" a sin from the world as if it never happened.
The first day of the Jewish year, the birthday of the world, is a day of judgment for all people, not only Jews, This podcast will discuss how and why this judgment by God takes place, and the underling message and values of the Shofar, as it differs from any other Torah commandment in serval ways.
The first day of the Jewish year, the birthday of the world, is a day of judgment for all people, not only Jews, This podcast will discuss how and why this judgment by God takes place, and the underling message and values of the Shofar, as it differs from any other Torah commandment in serval ways.
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