December 3, 2025

Torah Smash! The Podcast for Nerdy Jews

Episode 95 - MagicHeart

The Torah says they no sorceress shall live, but what is its take on scientists?

In this episode, we explore the tension between magic and science and the thin line that can exist between our understanding of both. Using a certain marvel metal hero, we dive into what counts as “magic” in the first place. From Shabbat science to Pharoah’s magicians, we examine faith’s role in magic and that sometimes the strongest force in the world isn’t magic or tech… it’s heart.

00:00:43 Exodus 22:17

00:06:55 Ironheart

00:08:50 The tension between magic and mythology

00:11:06 The science that’s allowed on Shabbat

00:15:39 Defining magic in Jewish text

00:20:44 Decisions around death

00:27:46 Rir’s decisions with science and magic

00:30:45 Sorceresses in Talmud and Firefly

00:33:46 The Pharaoh's sorcerors

00:37:40 Favorite moments from Ironheart

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