What Does Judaism Say About...?

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.

Underlying Values and Concepts of Sukkot

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.

09-30
08:37

(94) Underlying Values and Concepts of Sukkot

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.

09-29
32:08

Underlying Values and Concepts of Yom Kippur ‎

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.

09-25
12:02

(93) Underlying Values and Concepts of Yom Kippur ‎

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.

09-25
23:18

Underlying Values and Concepts of Rosh Hashana

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.

09-15
06:52

(92) Underlying Values and Concepts of Rosh Hashana

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.

09-15
23:27

Siruv Pikuda - Following an Immoral or Non-‎Jewish order in the Army or not?

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.

09-09
06:14

(91) Siruv Pikuda - Following an Immoral or Non-‎Jewish order in the Army or not?

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.

09-09
41:43

(90) The Impact of a Teacher in Judaism

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.

09-02
37:30

The Impact of a Teacher in Judaism

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.

08-28
10:20

Music in Judaism

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. ‎

08-25
09:23

(89) Music in Judaism

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. ‎

08-25
35:14

Making Someone Feel Bad – Onaat Devarim

The Torah specially prohibits a Jew from using words to make a person feel bad. The psychological pain caused is viewed very harshly in Judaism, including even the mild  “sin” of window shopping (asking a store rep for information with no intention to buy). This podcast will discuss the details of this sin and why it is view so severely in Judaism.

08-18
09:51

(88) Making Someone Feel Bad – Onaat Devarim

The Torah specially prohibits a Jew from using words to make a person feel bad. The psychological pain caused is viewed very harshly in Judaism, including even the mild  “sin” of window shopping (asking a store rep for information with no intention to buy). This podcast will discuss the details of this sin and why it is view so severely in Judaism.

08-18
34:30

Judaism and Sports

Unlike the common held, myth, Jews were active in sports (and also excelled), from Biblical to Talmudic times, in the middle ages and even today. Tio podcast will show this activity and why though Jewish sources, and also examine how traditional Judaism views sports and exercise, both participation and watching of sports.

08-11
06:37

(87) Judaism and Sports

Unlike the common held, myth, Jews were active in sports (and also excelled), from Biblical to Talmudic times, in the middle ages and even today. Tio podcast will show this activity and why though Jewish sources, and also examine how traditional Judaism views sports and exercise, both participation and watching of sports.

08-11
13:44

How Judaism Views Secular Names and Dates

If a traditional Jew calls the city SAINT Louis, or Christchurch (New Zealand), is it permitted or not and why? This podcast will discuss this issue and why Jews should try to be called by their Jewish or Hebrew names, and why the Hebrew language is holy and different from any other language.

08-04
10:44

(86) How Judaism Views Secular Names and Dates

If a traditional Jew calls the city SAINT Louis, or Christchurch (New Zealand), is it permitted or not and why? This podcast will discuss this issue and why Jews should try to be called by their Jewish or Hebrew names, and why the Hebrew language is holy and different from any other language.

08-04
34:14

Hatred in Judaism

This podcast will examine why hatred is common in the 21st century, what is the Jewish definition of hatred. It will also examine through traditional Jewish sources, when it is permitted to hate others and it is even a Mitzvah-commandment to do so.

07-28
08:16

(85) Hatred in Judaism

This podcast will examine why hatred is common in the 21st century, what is the Jewish definition of hatred. It will also examine through traditional Jewish sources, when it is permitted to hate others and it is even a Mitzvah-commandment to do so.

07-28
20:23

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