So, what does Judaism say about...?

Rabbi Bier and Rabbi Fox discuss the age-old sources and causes of Anti-Semitism, both politically and spiritually. 

Rabbi Bier and Rabbi Fox discuss the emotional, spiritual, and societal benefits of being a passionate donor, and why tzedakah is one of the most Jewish of traits.  

Rabbi Bier and Rabbi Fox describe the intellectual and cultural clash between the Jewish and Greek people, and how the force behind the Jewish people's  victory was instigated from the uncomplicated devotion of the simpler Jews and their unwavering morality. 

Rabbi Bier and Rabbi Fox explore the deeper meaning of the mitzvah of "Tzitzit," discussing the role of clothing in Judaism and how these specially made fringed garments have the ability to change a person's entire perspective. 

Rabbi Bier and Rabbi Fox delve in to one of the strangest episodes in the Torah, God asking Abraham to do the unthinkable, how this plays out in the end, and affects to this very day. 

Rabbi Bier & Rabbi Fox discuss the merits and advantages of Jewish Marriage and why the Torah encourages Jewish people to marry one another, both from a practical as well as philosophical perspective. 

Rabbi Bier & Rabbi Fox explore the origin of bris milah, and the deeper meaning behind this quintessential and universal Jewish mitzvah.  For a continued understanding of how circumcision connects to Jewish intimacy and marriage, please check out "Why Marry Jewish" in the So, "What Does Judaism Say About ____" series. 

Rabbi Bier & Rabbi Fox discuss the merits of both these great Torah personalities and the special attribute that Abraham imbued to become the father of the Jewish people and the future of global monotheism. 

Rabbi Bier and Rabbi Fox delve into the spiritual struggles of Cane & Abel, and how Cane came to kill Abel. 

Rabbi Bier and Rabbi Fox delve into the story of Adam & Eve in the garden of Eden, explain what the struggle was really about, and how we all relate to this struggle on a daily basis. 

Rabbi Meir Bier & Rabbi Fox traverse the deeper, kabbalistic & mystical sources in search for a more profound understanding and symbolism of the Sukkah, the temporary shack that the Jewish people build and dwell in over the weeklong holiday of Sukkot. 

Rabbi Bier and Rabbi Fox discuss the ancient Jewish custom of fasting on Yom Kippur, and how the effects of fasting are actually designed to propel one forward with positivity - not drag one down with anguish. 

Rabbi Bier and Rabbi Fox discuss the misconceptions of "Repentance" and how the Torah's perspective of "Teshuva" (Mistranslated as repentance) is designed to be therapeutic and only positive in its effects on personal growth and change. 

Rabbi Bier & Rabbi Fox discuss the Jewish and Torah perspective on empathizing with another person's unique loss and how the Talmudic Sages would console one another during personal tragedy.  This episode is dedicated l'illui nishmas Sarah Nechama bas Michael Yitzchak haCohen, to our dear Penn student and friend, Sarah Nicole Katz, z'l, who left this world far too soon. May her memory be...

Rabbi Bier and Rabbi Fox discuss music, and why it is such a profoundly spiritual experience and fully of wisdom 

Rabbi Bier and Rabbi Fox discuss what is special and unique about the Jews, and what exactly makes them "the chosen people?"

Rabbi Bier and Rabbi Fox open a discussion about the Torah perspective of the non-Jewish world, focusing on the unique idea that Judaism is not only specifically non-proselytizing, but is spiritually accessible and accepting to the non-Jewish world entirely as it is. 

Rabbi Bier & Rabbi Fox discuss the concept of "Jewish Hell" and the soul's temporary rehabilitation after death, and it is not at all like the movies, to say the least. 

Rabbi Bier & Rabbi Fox attempt to explain the reward a soul earns after death, according to the Jewish Sages, as well as the esoteric and misunderstood topic of reincarnation in Judaism. 

Rabbi Bier & Rabbi Fox continue their fascinating conversation about death, discussing the experience an individual goes through when he or she transitions from life as we know it to death. According to our sources, what does the human soul experience after death? 

Rabbi Bier & Rabbi Fox explore why human beings, according to Judaism are not immortal, and how death is not only necessary, but a beneficial aspect of life.  

Rabbi Bier and Rabbi Fox discuss the Mitzvah of Teffilin, some deeper Kabbalistic thoughts about Teffilin, and its prominence in the Jewish tradition. 

Rabbi Bier and Rabbi Fox want to know why do we sacrifice live animals in our service to God? 

Rabbi Bier and Rabbi Fox continue the deep dive into prophecy, discussing "schools of prophecy" and the tactics and techniques used to achieving prophecy in the ancient Jewish world. 

Rabbi Bier and Rabbi Fox begin a discussion on Zionism, launching from the specialness of the Land of Israel and the Torah ideal of "settling the land."