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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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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.
Part of being a good soldier is training go listen to the commander's order without questioning its reasons or morality. Otherwise, an army cannot function. However, when an immoral order is given, a Jewish soldier is indeed supposed to object, even in the heat of war.  Thus podcast will try to balance these conflicting obligations, and also examine how immoral an action must be in order to refuse it, often resulting that  the soldier put in military jail. The Bible's examples of war and subsequent sources tell us much about the subtleties of this difficult subject.
Part of being a good soldier is training go listen to the commander's order without questioning its reasons or morality. Otherwise, an army cannot function. However, when an immoral order is given, a Jewish soldier is indeed supposed to object, even in the heat of war.  Thus podcast will try to balance these conflicting obligations, and also examine how immoral an action must be in order to refuse it, often resulting that  the soldier put in military jail. The Bible's examples of war and subsequent sources tell us much about the subtleties of this difficult subject.
This podcast will docus on the importance of teachers in the Jewish community and why. It will examine the tole and obligation of parents as teachers, and what are some unique techniques that have made education so successful in Judaism throughout the ages.
This podcast will docus on the importance of teachers in the Jewish community and why. It will examine the tole and obligation of parents as teachers, and what are some unique techniques that have made education so successful in Judaism throughout the ages.
Music in Judaism

Music in Judaism

2025-08-2509:23

Music is such an integral part of traditional Judaism, that there are specific melodies must are used in all aspects of Jewish ritual. This includes Jewish prayer, where each prayer has its own unique melody, the specific tunes in which he Torah musty be read and even how Torah is studied. This podcast will examine the how and why of Jewish music, and how it is as is so fundamental to Jewish life today as it was during Temple times. ‎
(89) Music in Judaism

(89) Music in Judaism

2025-08-2535:14

Music is such an integral part of traditional Judaism, that there are specific melodies must are used in all aspects of Jewish ritual. This includes Jewish prayer, where each prayer has its own unique melody, the specific tunes in which he Torah musty be read and even how Torah is studied. This podcast will examine the how and why of Jewish music, and how it is as is so fundamental to Jewish life today as it was during Temple times. ‎
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