So, what does Judaism say about...?

Rabbi Bier & Rabbi Fox continue the discussion of how rabbinical authority has shaped Judaism over the last 2,000 years and why it exists in the framework of Torah.  

Rabbi Bier & Rabbi Fox begin their series on rabbinical authority in Judaism, its source in the Torah, and the implications of what we call Torah-level laws versus Rabbinical-level edicts. 

Rabbi Bier shares a story from the Medresh where a poverty-stricken sage and his wife encounter the leading rabbi of the generation. Rabbi Fox & Rabbi Fox then discuss the implications of our spiritual accomplishments in the "Next World."  

Rabbi Fox & Rabbi Bier discuss the Torah perspective on different forms of governments and oversight.

Rabbi Bier & Rabbi Fox discuss the emotion of anger, how it affects us, and is there a right and wrong way to be angry according to the Torah. 

Rabbi Bier and Rabbi Fox discuss the historical significance of the Matriarchs of Judaism, and how are more fundamentally important to the composition of the Jewish nation than people realize. 

Rabbi Bier & Rabbi Fox discuss the particular benefits that a person can achieve through consistent Torah study, including the concept of "wisdom for wisdom's sake," and the value of learning even the less-applicable subjects of Torah. 

Rabbi Bier & Rabbi Fox discuss the importance of what it means to honor one's parents, and how the Torah acknowledges the difficulties that this can incur. 

Rabbi Fox & Rabbi Bier discuss the source and pitfalls of jealousy, and the Torah's recommended remedies to live better, more fulfilled lives free of comparing ourselves to other people. 

Rabbi Bier & Rabbi Fox uncover the secret meaning and lessons of a bizarre encounter between a Roman dignitary and a sage from the Talmudic period while in the comforts of an ancient Roman bath house.

Rabbi Bier and Rabbi Fox discuss the significance of the oft-trivialized afternoon prayer of Mincha.  

Rabbi Bier and Rabbi Fox discuss the age-old paradox...if God knows everything... including what we need and what's good for us... why ask God? 

Rabbi Bier and Rabbi Fox discuss how a person discovers their unique expression in Judaism, and the role of spending time in Yeshiva and full-time Torah study. 

Rabbi Bier and Rabbi Fox explain the purpose of allegory and talking in code in the Talmud, focusing on deciphering the concept of "the sword of death."

Join Rabbi Bier and Rabbi Fox for an interesting discussion about how Judaism would talk about Judaism in its own words. 

Join Rabbi Bier and Rabbi Fox for another adventure in esoteric Talmudic discussion, as they decode a deep conversation about the struggles and opportunities of being human. 

Join Rabbi Fox & Rabbi Bier as they decode a very cryptic passage in the Talmud about the roles of the sun and the moon in our lives. 

Join Rabbi Bier & Rabbi Fox for a discussion about the spiritual and material advantages of being part of the Jewish community. 

Join Rabbi Bier and Rabbi Fox for a discussion about the importance of the individual and individual expression in the Jewish community. 

In this episode, Rabbi Bier and Rabbi Fox discuss the difference between romance and love, as well as the Torah's secret to healthy, successful relationships with significant others, friends, family, and yourself. 

In the episode, Rabbi Bier and Rabbi Fox discuss the Torah perspective on the difference between pure evil and evil intentions vs. acts that are evil but are often rooted in ulterior motivations like greed. 

In this episode Rabbi Bier and Rabbi Fox discuss the merits and pitfalls of external vs. internal growth from the Torah perspective, as well as "virtue signaling" and "extremism."