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Anyone who has visited Jerusalem in the last 30 years has seen ongoing building of new structures ‎constantly in this city. And the debate reges between religions what this city should represent to the world. ‎Yet, several Jewish passages gives and sources give the Jewish people guidance which should be the ‎underlying fundamental concept of in building the Jerusalem of today and the Jerusalem of...

Anyone who has visited Jerusalem in the last 30 years has seen ongoing building of new structures ‎constantly in this city. And the debate reges between religions what this city should represent to the world. ‎Yet, several Jewish passages gives and sources give the Jewish people guidance which should be the ‎underlying fundamental concept of in building the Jerusalem of today and the Jerusalem of...

In the past 30 years, this "minor holiday" in Judaism, the 33rd day of counting the Omer, has taken on greater significance, and is the place of the largest gathering of Jews in the world every year in on this day (Meron in Israel). This podcast will discuss this mystical day, its deeper concepts relevant today, though ancient sources, and help explain why this unique day has changed from a minor...

In the past 30 years, this "minor holiday" in Judaism, the 33rd day of counting the Omer, has taken on greater significance, and is the place of the largest gathering of Jews in the world every year in on this day (Meron in Israel). This podcast will discuss this mystical day, its deeper concepts relevant today, though ancient sources, and help explain why this unique day has changed from a minor...

If Jews, even very knowledgeable Jews, had to choose the most important day of the Jewish year, there would be wide disagreement ,which day of the year it is. This is not merely an esoteric question, as the answer, according to the Rabbis, has many very practical ramifications. This podcase will examine both the sources and those ramifications today. The conclusions will surprise many of the liste...

If Jews, even very knowledgeable Jews, had to choose the most important day of the Jewish year, there would be wide disagreement ,which day of the year it is. This is not merely an esoteric question, as the answer, according to the Rabbis, has many very practical ramifications. This podcase will examine both the sources and those ramifications today. The conclusions will surprise many of the liste...

All people have a need to think and behave as individuals, and in most countries today, this right is protected by law. But people also want to be part of a group and conform to others. How should people balance these two basic needs, and how does Judaism resolve how a Jew can think or behave both as an individual and, at the same time, as part of a large group called Jews

All people have a need to think and behave as individuals, and in most countries today, this right is protected by law. But people also want to be part of a group and conform to others. How should people balance these two basic needs, and how does Judaism resolve how a Jew can think or behave both as an individual and, at the same time, as part of a large group called Jews

This holiday, the birthday of the Jewish people, is celebrated mainly in a family setting, at a once a year  ‎gathering, where Jewish families try to recreate the Exodus, not merely remember it. The Haggadah book ‎of this night contains many deeper Jewish concepts that have kept the Jewish people Jewish. This podcast ‎will point out many of these ideas and the uniqueness of this holiday. ‎

This holiday, the birthday of the Jewish people, is celebrated mainly in a family setting, at a once a year  ‎gathering, where Jewish families try to recreate the Exodus, not merely remember it. The Haggadah book ‎of this night contains many deeper Jewish concepts that have kept the Jewish people Jewish. This podcast ‎will point out many of these ideas and the uniqueness of this holiday. ‎

Based on seven simple questions how and why Shabbat is different from every other Mitzvah-‎commandment in Judaism, this podcast will show how Shabbat changed throughout history and, although ‎other religions have a "day of rest", Shabbat is uniquely Jewish and the mystical engine that keeps the ‎world going. ‎

Based on seven simple questions how and why Shabbat is different from every other Mitzvah-‎commandment in Judaism, this podcast will show how Shabbat changed throughout history and, although ‎other religions have a "day of rest", Shabbat is uniquely Jewish and the mystical engine that keeps the ‎world going. ‎

Shabbat is a unique and difficult concept – a day that is uniquely Jewish, and has helped the Jewish ‎people remain alive as a people since the Torah was given. How and why is this so? The Torah gives two ‎reasons why the Shabbat was given. This podcast will examine the macro and micro of these reasons and ‎Shabbat and why it makes more sense to keep Shabbat in the 21st century than in the 13th ce...

Shabbat is a unique and difficult concept – a day that is uniquely Jewish, and has helped the Jewish ‎people remain alive as a people since the Torah was given. How and why is this so? The Torah gives two ‎reasons why the Shabbat was given. This podcast will examine the macro and micro of these reasons and ‎Shabbat and why it makes more sense to keep Shabbat in the 21st century than in the 13th ce...

Many people have thousands of virtual "friends" but few or no "live" friends whom they hang out with in the real word. What is the definition of a true friend? What is the difference between a friend, an acquaintance and a companion? These questions will be analyzed in this podcast from a Jewish perspective, with traditional sources that are both nuanced and show an unexpected perspective to this...

Many people have thousands of virtual "friends" but few or no "live" friends whom they hang out with in the real word. What is the definition of a true friend? What is the difference between a friend, an acquaintance and a companion? These questions will be analyzed in this podcast from a Jewish perspective, with traditional sources that are both nuanced and show an unexpected perspective to this...

While it is nice and ever proper to show everyone, even strangers, some basic respect, the basis of that respect differs greatly between Jews and others especially those who do not believe in a God. Judaism, careful to go to great lengths not to disrespect a person, and legislate against disrespecting anyone,  even a sinner. For the same reason, it is forbidden in Judaism  for that reason for peop...

While it is nice and ever proper to show everyone, even strangers, some basic respect, the basis of that respect differs greatly between Jews and others especially those who do not believe in a God. Judaism, careful to go to great lengths not to disrespect a person, and legislate against disrespecting anyone,  even a sinner. For the same reason, it is forbidden in Judaism  for that reason for peop...

This podcast will show the unusual aspects of Purim, and how it is different from every other Jewish holiday. It will shed light on the Purim Megillah story and ideas using the little analyzed poem following the Megillah. It will show an historical connection between the events of Purim and Passover. The podcast will also demonstrate why Purim, of all Jewish holiday, will still be celebrated in th...

This podcast will show the unusual aspects of Purim, and how it is different from every other Jewish holiday. It will shed light on the Purim Megillah story and ideas using the little analyzed poem following the Megillah. It will show an historical connection between the events of Purim and Passover. The podcast will also demonstrate why Purim, of all Jewish holiday, will still be celebrated in th...

In the last 60 years proselytizing movements such as "Jews for Jesus" have tried to show that a Jew can remain Jewish but can still be a good Christian.  Although Christianity is an offshoot of Judaism, this podcast will show ten fundamental differences between the two religions and how the gap between the two cannot be bridged

In the last 60 years proselytizing movements such as "Jews for Jesus" have tried to show that a Jew can remain Jewish but can still be a good Christian.  Although Christianity is an offshoot of Judaism, this podcast will show ten fundamental differences between the two religions and how the gap between the two cannot be bridged

Although most people wish to be totally free in the way they live their lives, everyone agrees that total freedom (including the ability to harm others) must be restricted. This podcast will discuss which freedoms and which restrictions and proper, the unique Jewish definition of freedom, why more restrictions can often make a person feel freer, and where in traditional Judaism a Jew is totally fr...

Although most people wish to be totally free in the way they live their lives, everyone agrees that total freedom (including the ability to harm others) must be restricted. This podcast will discuss which freedoms and which restrictions and proper, the unique Jewish definition of freedom, why more restrictions can often make a person feel freer, and where in traditional Judaism a Jew is totally fr...

Even though most people loathe hypocrites who act in one manner while believing something completely different, hypocrisy is rampant in western society. Why is that true? This podcast will analyze this concept from a Jewish perspective and why this behavior is so detestable in Judaism.