The Jewish Perspective

If two religions believe in one G-d, why don't they believe in the same things? Why do some rules matter to one group but not to another? In this episode of the podcast The Jewish Perspective, we'll explore how Judaism and Christianity understand faith, rules, and people's relationship with G-d in different ways. Watch Rabbi Belinsky's Video Blog on Youtube Chapters (00:00:00) - Introducing Judais...

While some people ask why Geirut (conversion to Judaism) is so hard, others wonder why it should even be possible to become a Jew. In this episode, we’ll explore the historical origins and contemporary meaning of conversion. Watch Rabbi Belinsky's Video Blog on Youtube Chapters (00:00:01) - Is Being Jewish a Religion or Nationality? (00:00:52) - The Jewish Kosher Example (00:01:39) - Jewish Nation...

Why does education sometimes shape not only what we know, but also our sense of who we are? Can learning give a person not just information, but a sense of purpose? In this episode, we’ll explore how a way of life, a way of thinking, and a sense of belonging can be shaped through education. Let’s find out in today’s episode of The Jewish Perspective podcast. Watch Rabbi Belinsky's Video Blog on Yo...

Can we change G-d’s mind? Can we receive something that was not meant to be ours? Are we always getting what we are meant to get? In this episode of The Jewish Perspective podcast, we’ll explore how far we can go when trying to change the course of our lives. Watch Rabbi Belinsky's Video Blog on Youtube Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction: Judaism and the Nature of Prayer (00:00:25) - Blessing vs....

Does “A Chosen Nation” mean being superior to others? The idea of “being chosen” has become a source of many antisemitic tropes. Let's explore the truths and myths about Jews being a Chosen Nation. Watch Rabbi Belinsky's Video Blog on Youtube Chapters (00:00:00) - The Mystery of Avraham's Unexplained Introduction (00:00:43) - Merit-Based Relationships: Noah and Others (00:01:38) - God's Choice vs....

Why can constantly moving forward sometimes get in the way of our growth? Can taking a pause be a part of progress? In this episode, we’ll talk about when we need to keep moving and when it’s better to stop and reflect on how far we’ve come. Let’s find out together on The Jewish Perspective podcast. Watch Rabbi Belinsky's Video Blog on Youtube Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction: Standing vs Going...

The message of Sukkot challenges both ancient and modern ideas about unity, individuality, and community. Is unity possible among people who keep their individuality? Which mitzvah can millions of Jews fulfill together at the same time?  Let’s find out in today’s episode of the Jewish Perspective podcast. Watch Rabbi Belinsky's Video Blog on Youtube Chapters (00:00:00) - Minimum and maximum sizes...

Can one person fulfill a Mitzvah for another? Can children fulfill their parent's obligations? Let’s find out in today’s episode of the Jewish Perspective podcast.  Watch Rabbi Belinsky's Video Blog on Youtube Chapters (00:00:00) - Personal vs household mitzvahs in Jewish law (00:00:20) - Kiddush and candle lighting responsibilities (00:01:12) - Responsibility for children's education (00:01:52) -...

Can we call someone peaceful if they never stand up for what they believe is right? Why can a person who is willing to fight sometimes be closer to true peace than someone who avoids every conflict? In this episode, we’ll explore the unexpected line between peace, fear, and indifference. Let’s find out in today’s episode of The Jewish Perspective podcast. Watch Rabbi Belinsky's Video Blog on Youtu...

Who should have the final say in a nation: the ruler or the courts? And what happens when a conflict arises between them? In this episode, we'll explore a question that has remained relevant for thousands of years. Let's find out in today's episode of the Jewish Perspective podcast.  Watch Rabbi Belinsky's Video Blog on Youtube Chapters (00:00:00) - Government in the Jewish state of Israel

Why do we invest so much time in making sure our children will earn a good living, but so little time in helping them become good people? Can we teach someone the right values through occasional conversations if they spend most of their day preparing for a future career? Let’s find out in today’s episode of the Jewish Perspective podcast. Watch Rabbi Belinsky's Video Blog on Youtube Chapters (00:0...

What makes a person a slave: chains, circumstances, or their own way of thinking? And is there a way out of such slavery? In this episode, we’ll talk about freedom that begins with understanding. Let’s find out in today’s episode of The Jewish Perspective podcast.  Watch Rabbi Belinsky's Video Blog on Youtube Chapters (00:00:00) - Children of God vs Slaves

Is it possible to change the world without trying to change other people? Why do the greatest changes sometimes begin where no one even notices? Let's find out in today's episode of the Jewish Perspective podcast.  Watch Rabbi Belinsky's Video Blog on Youtube Chapters (00:00:00) - Jews: Can They Rule the Whole World?

Are you sure you truly know what you believe to be true? Or are most of your beliefs based on something someone else once told you? In this episode, we'll explore why trust plays a much bigger role in our lives than we realize. Let’s find out in today’s episode of the Jewish Perspective podcast.   Watch Rabbi Belinsky's Video Blog on Youtube Chapters (00:00:01) - What is Faith? (00:02:25) - Ration...

Can every mistake truly be undone? The answer is hidden in a mysterious story where a symbol of a curse unexpectedly becomes a symbol of healing. We'll explore the cost of our mistakes, the power of change, and the possibility of starting over. Let’s find out in today’s episode of the Jewish Perspective podcast. Watch Rabbi Belinsky's Video Blog on Youtube Chapters (00:00:01) - The Snake in the To...

Is a person to blame for what he did unintentionally? What is the point of the exile that is prescribed for unintentional killing? Let’s find out in today’s episode of the Jewish Perspective podcast.   Watch Rabbi Belinsky's Video Blog on Youtube Chapters (00:00:00) - The Cities of Refuge (00:07:56) - What is baseless love among Jews? (00:13:33) - How to treat those who committed sin

Why does humanity dream of an ideal world, yet it never seems to arrive? What prevents people from becoming kinder and more honest, even when they have every opportunity to do so? In this episode, we try to understand where dreams end and reality begins. Let’s find out in today’s episode of The Jewish Perspective podcast.     Watch Rabbi Belinsky's Video Blog on Youtube Chapters (00:00:00) - Are w...

If you knew for certain that your descendants would be living five hundred years from now, would you make different decisions today? How far into the future can human responsibility extend? Let’s try to see life through the eyes of many generations. Let’s find out in today’s episode of the Jewish Perspective podcast. Watch Rabbi Belinsky's Video Blog on Youtube Chapters (00:00:00) - How to care ab...

Can a person be defined as good or bad based on a single action? Can someone who has made a terrible mistake still be considered a good person, while someone who has done a good deed may not be who they seem? In this episode, we explore why we may be too quick to judge people. Let’s find out in today’s episode of the Jewish Perspective podcast.  Watch Rabbi Belinsky's Video Blog on Youtube Chapter...

Is this a return to an ancestral land or a territorial conquest? Was a peace agreement truly offered before the conflict, and under what conditions? In this episode, we explore where the line lies between ancestral rights and modern territorial claims. Let’s find out in today’s episode of the Jewish Perspective podcast. Watch Rabbi Belinsky's Video Blog on Youtube Chapters (00:00:00) - Israel: The...

Why can the same actions mean completely different things? What has a greater impact—our actions or our intentions? In this episode, we explore where the true meaning really lies. Let’s find out in today’s episode of the Jewish Perspective podcast.  Watch Rabbi Belinsky's Video Blog on Youtube Chapters (00:00:01) - The incoherence of the Torah (00:05:18) - The meaning of prayers in Hasidic traditi...

Can generosity be required, or does it only exist when we choose it freely? What separates duty from compassion? In this episode, we examine that distinction. Let's find out in today's episode of the Jewish Perspective podcast. Watch Rabbi Belinsky's Video Blog on Youtube Chapters (00:00:00) - Law of Charity and Taxation

Why do we fear boundaries, yet feel lost without them? What happens when the line between “mine” and “someone else’s” disappears? This episode explores how boundaries help us stay grounded and not lose ourselves. Let’s find out in today’s episode of the Jewish Perspective podcast.  Watch Rabbi Belinsky's Video Blog on Youtube Chapters (00:00:00) - Israel and the Boundaries (00:08:29) - God's fairn...

Can you become great by doing things that don't bring personal growth? Sometimes, the quietest work is the most important. The story of wood in the Temple is telling us exactly that. Let's explore it in this episode of The Jewish Perspective Podcast. Watch Rabbi Belinsky's Video Blog on Youtube

Before receiving the Torah, the Jews learned from Moses every day—until the day they reached Mount Sinai. Why did that moment of stillness matter? How does awe prepare us to truly receive wisdom? Let’s find out in today’s episode of the Jewish Perspective podcast. Watch Rabbi Belinsky's Video Blog on Youtube Chapters (00:00:00) - Book of Bamidbar (00:05:59) - The Power of Ateying the Torah (00:10:...