Almost every democratic country, including the United States and Israel, has leaders and even presidents who broke the law and sinned, and some even went to jail. After this punishment, how does Judaism instruct people to view these leaders? Should they be honored because of their past service, or ignored completely because of their sin? This podcast will show how traditional Jewish sources have much to teach us about this sensitive and current issue.
Almost every democratic country, including the United States and Israel, has leaders and even presidents who broke the law and sinned, and some even went to jail. After this punishment, how does Judaism instruct people to view these leaders? Should they be honored because of their past service, or ignored completely because of their sin? This podcast will show how traditional Jewish sources have much to teach us about this sensitive and current issue.
This podcast will show the specific Jewish belief of Gilgul (a circle), how human souls come back to life. It will discuss various views and specifics within Judaism, allusions from the scripture, and the great disputes between many prominent Rabbis who vehemently disagree with the entire concept within Judaism and why, and how and why other Rabbis fully support the Gilgul idea.
This podcast will show the specific Jewish belief of Gilgul (a circle), how human souls come back to life. It will discuss various views and specifics within Judaism, allusions from the scripture, and the great disputes between many prominent Rabbis who vehemently disagree with the entire concept within Judaism and why, and how and why other Rabbis fully support the Gilgul idea.
This podcast will discuss the emotion of revenge, and why it is so intense in human beings. It will explain why it is forbidden in Judaism, and the nuances of the two forms of revenge mentioned in the Torah. It will also reveal the exceptions – when revenge is indeed permitted in traditional Judaism and why.
This podcast will discuss the emotion of revenge, and why it is so intense in human beings. It will explain why it is forbidden in Judaism, and the nuances of the two forms of revenge mentioned in the Torah. It will also reveal the exceptions – when revenge is indeed permitted in traditional Judaism and why.
This podcast will analyze the deep Jewish values contained within the numerous aspects of the Chanukah story and miracles. This includes why the holiday had different narratives in the prayers and Talmud, the connection between the two miracles, the special need to publicize the miracle and why the lights must still be lit in the home despite all the publicity.
This podcast will analyze the deep Jewish values contained within the numerous aspects of the Chanukah story and miracles. This includes why the holiday had different narratives in the prayers and Talmud, the connection between the two miracles, the special need to publicize the miracle and why the lights must still be lit in the home despite all the publicity.
This podcast will analyze why greed is so prevalent today, what makes people greedy and why it is such a grave sin in Judaism. It will also discuss what to do about it and how the Rabbis viewed this sin, which has been with humanity since the beginning.
This podcast will analyze why greed is so prevalent today, what makes people greedy and why it is such a grave sin in Judaism. It will also discuss what to do about it and how the Rabbis viewed this sin, which has been with humanity since the beginning.
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.
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.
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.