edJEWcation

Welcome back to edJEWcation! On this week’s episode, we start by discussing a couple of potential business ideas: Could there be a “Chabad-mode” for AI that would allow Jews who are Shomer Shabbos to use it during the weekly day of rest? Or a “Fred Flintstone-mode” for Uber so observant Jews can use it during the holiday? Then we get into the meat of our discussion (no dairy, though; this is a tho...

On this week's edJEWCation we talk about jail. The Rabbi talks about why Chabad spends time there, why he goes, the ethical and moral implications of punishment, how the Torah attempted to deter crime, and the role of the Torah in shaping societal justice. Then we go into our penultimate discussion of Ethics of our Fathers where we discuss Mishna's which talk about balancing wisdom with ac...

Join us in this enlightening episode as we delve into the intricate dynamics of power, politics, and purpose within Jewish history and contemporary society. We continue to explore the cautionary wisdom of Pirkei Avot (Ethics of our Sages), examining the allure and perils of proximity to authority and the impact of antisemitism on political ideologies. Rabbi Perelmuter offers invaluable insights, f...

This week’s episode of edJEWcation centers around "Pirkei Avot," also known as "Ethics of Our Fathers," a tractate of the Mishnah that offers timeless wisdom and ethical teachings from Jewish sages. Unlike other tractates focused on legalistic or ritualistic aspects of Judaism, Pirkei Avot emphasizes moral conduct, personal integrity, and communal responsibility. It comprises s...

What does Ivanka Trump, Elizabeth Taylor, Patriots great Andre Tippet, and Sammy Davis, Jr. all have in common? That's right, they all converted to the chosen people, and that's the topic for our discussion today...conversion. We'll talk about how things may have gone a lot more smoothly for G-d's chosen people if they had tried recruiting more, why so few people who start the conv...

On this week’s episode of “edJEWcation” we embark on an intellectual rollercoaster as we delve into a mosaic of Jewish sagacity and humor! Ever heard of a Rabbi turned stockbroker? Well, strap in because we're diving into that tale and more! Curious about why Jews put stones on graves? Consider it cracked! And just when you thought we'd stay in the shallow end, we'll take a short aside...

You know how edJEWcation is usually a rollicking good time, with crazy stories of all things being Jewish? This episode…maybe a little less of that because on this one, we conclude our “Life of a Jew” series with how every story ends…plotz-ing.  In this episode, we’ll discuss Jewish customs around death and mourning. We’ll discuss sitting Shiva, the rituals and beliefs around burials, the Kaddish,...

Chag Sameach everyone! We were so excited about our first Passover episode, we decided to do it again! We start out this episode answering a few listener questions like what are some good books about Israel and Judaism, go further into the matchmaking marriage process Chabad uses to marry off their kids, and what the heck made the Rabbi want to become a Rabbi in the first place? Then, we get into...

Sing along with me… it’s the most wonderful time of the year…oh wait, wrong song, wrong holiday. However, I think most Jews would agree with the sentiment. Many OG’s (original gentiles) think that Jews’s favorite holiday is Hanukkah because of the gifts (awesome) and the gelt (disgusting), but au contraire, in our expert opinion, the titleholder and reigning champion for favorite Jewish holiday is...

As we continue along with our life of a Jew series, we’re talking marriage today. Why we get married (why, oh, why?), why Jewish men gave up polygamy, what the marriage rituals are, what a Jewish bride and a rental car have in common, and so much more. For the parsha portion, we finally get into talking about THE man. The Michael Jordon of Monotheism, the Shakespeare of Hashem, the Albert Einstein...

Welcome back to edJEWcation, the podcast where we mix education with a little bit of Chutzpah! Today, we're diving into the wonderful world of Jewish education, because let's face it, nothing says smarts like a good old Torah study session. And just like Adam Sandler in Billy Madison, we're going back to school (Jewish school, that is) and even throwing in a bar mitzvah for good measur...

On this week's episode of eJEWcation, we start a multi-week series explaining the life of a Jew, from birth to death, starting with the more joyous side of the timeline, birth. Rabbi Perlmutter explains why the Bible commands Jews to be "fruitful and multiply," why Jews "snip the tip" of their boys, what the career path to becoming a mohel is (in case anyone in the audience...

On this episode of edJEWcation the mishpokhe discuss the various branches of Judaism. Orthodox, conservative, reform, reconstructionist, the tunnelers (ok, I made that last one up). What's the difference, where'd they come from, and which one's wear tallit like a Marvel superhero cape? Later, we discuss Cain and Abel, the worst sibling rivalry since William and Harry. We'll talk about how the stor...

On this episode of edJEWcation, we discuss the significance of Jewish "equipment," as Jay calls it. Why do Jewish men wear yarmulkes? What's the significance of the tassels some Jews have coming from underneath their shirts, and why the heck are mezuzah's always crooked? In the second part of the episode, we discuss Adam and Eve, talk about how G-d created the institution of marr...

Welcome to edJEWcation, your weekly Jewish educational podcast to catch you up on all the things you may have missed in Hebrew school. The edJEWcation all-star team consists of Rabbi Abba Perelmuter, his daughter ChayaLeah Sufrin, and their relapsed Jewish friend, Jay Covitz. In our inaugural episode, Jay learns the difference between the myriad number of Jewish texts, and we discuss that little t...

HI and welcome to eJEWcation, our brand new podcast offering a weekly serving of jewish wit and wisdom! I'm your host, CL Sufrin, and each week, we'll be diving into the rich tapestry of Jewish texts and ideas. Joining me are two titans of Torah: my father, the O.G. rabbi and senior sage at Shul by the Shore, Rabbi Abba Perelmuter, and our dear friend. A self proclaimed 'relapsed Jew,&...