What Does Judaism Say About...?

The death sentence for murderers has been debated for many decades, and every country and every state in the United States has a different approach. What is the Jewish attitude towards death for a murderer? How did Judaism itself change within Jewish law over the centuries on this issue and why, and what is the Jewish view of Capital Punishment today? ? This podcast will deal with these and other...

The death sentence for murderers has been debated for many decades, and every country and every state in the United States has a different approach. What is the Jewish attitude towards death for a murderer? How did Judaism itself change within Jewish law over the centuries on this issue and why, and what is the Jewish view of Capital Punishment today? ? This podcast will deal with these and other...

If life has infinite value and killing a human being should be avoided at all costs, would it be permitted to kill one human being to save another human being? How about killing one human being to save 100 human beings? Judaism dealt with this topic thousands of years ago and you will be amazed at the conclusions.

If life has infinite value and killing a human being should be avoided at all costs, would it be permitted to kill one human being to save another human being? How about killing one human being to save 100 human beings? Judaism dealt with this topic thousands of years ago and you will be amazed at the conclusions.

If taking a human life is the greatest sin, then all war should be prohibited; but if Israel's enemies knew that Jews would never fight back, we know all too well the inevitable tragic result. Given this paradox, which wars are considered legitimate in Judaism and which are not? How does that relate to the war Israel is currently fighting against Hamas?

If taking a human life is the greatest sin, then all war should be prohibited; but if Israel's enemies knew that Jews would never fight back, we know all too well the inevitable tragic result. Given this paradox, which wars are considered legitimate in Judaism and which are not? How does that relate to the war Israel is currently fighting against Hamas?

In the last 50 years, wars are no longer fought on a field with two armies in uniform, but rather in civilian areas, where innocents are almost always in danger. Is it legitimate to kill some civilians if that is the only way to defeat an enemy and kill the terrorists or soldiers who want to kill you? This podcast will deal with these and other issues.

In the last 50 years, wars are no longer fought on a field with two armies in uniform, but rather in civilian areas, where innocents are almost always in danger. Is it legitimate to kill some civilians if that is the only way to defeat an enemy and kill the terrorists or soldiers who want to kill you? This podcast will deal with these and other issues.

Paying any amount of money is certainly worth it to save a life. But what if paying causes many other people to be kidnapped? Should an individual or society pay the money and risk further kidnapping? This podcast will deal with these and other pressing current issues.

Everyone is fascinated by their dreams and wish to know if they have any real-life meaning. While scientists still debate this issue, Judaism has much to say about whether we should take our dreams seriously or not. Join our Facebook Group and continue the conversation at  https://www.facebook.com/groups/747034530467544 .

Everyone is fascinated by their dreams and wish to know if they have any real-life meaning. While scientists still debate this issue, Judaism has much to say about whether we should take our dreams seriously or not. Join our Facebook Group and continue the conversation at  https://www.facebook.com/groups/747034530467544 .

Is taking something small from a hotel room considered stealing? Taking something from your parents' house? How large must the theft be in order to be considered stealing in Judaism? What if the owner doesn't know, and will never know - does that make a difference? These and other issues will help define stealing from a Jewish perspective in this podcast, and when is it permitted. Join our Faceboo...

Is taking something small from a hotel room considered stealing? Taking something from your parents' house? How large must the theft be in order to be considered stealing in Judaism? What if the owner doesn't know, and will never know - does that make a difference? These and other issues will help define stealing from a Jewish perspective in this podcast, and when is it permitted. Join our Faceboo...

Many people believe that the stars, planets, etc. guide their lives. Does Judaism give credence to this idea or is astrology a negation of belief in God? Yet every Jew uses the phrase "Mazel Tov" many times, indicating a firm belief in astrology. This podcast will delve into these and other issues. Join our Facebook Group and continue the conversation at  https://www.facebook.com/groups/7470345304...

Many people believe that the stars, planets, etc. guide their lives. Does Judaism give credence to this idea or is astrology a negation of belief in God? Yet every Jew uses the phrase "Mazel Tov" many times, indicating a firm belief in astrology. This podcast will delve into these and other issues. Join our Facebook Group and continue the conversation at  https://www.facebook.com/groups/7470345304...

The oldest "ism" in history, antisemitism has affected Jews in every century and in every country, whether rich or poor, right wing or left wing.... but why always the Jews?  This podcast will examine why, as well as how to deal with this issue in the 21st century. Join our Facebook Group and continue the conversation at  https://www.facebook.com/groups/747034530467544 .

The oldest "ism" in history, antisemitism has affected Jews in every century and in every country, whether rich or poor, right wing or left wing.... but why always the Jews?  This podcast will examine why, as well as how to deal with this issue in the 21st century. Join our Facebook Group and continue the conversation at  https://www.facebook.com/groups/747034530467544 .

In our society, where looking attractive is one of the highest if not the highest ideal, how does traditional Judaism feel about physical beauty? Is it to be admired, deprecated, or it makes no difference? What about beautiful places, beautiful animals? Would you believe that the greatest Rabbi in the Talmud went to the Holy Temple and saw a gorgeous woman who worshipped idols, and made a blessing...

In our society, where looking attractive is one of the highest if not the highest ideal, how does traditional Judaism feel about physical beauty? Is it to be admired, deprecated, or it makes no difference? What about beautiful places, beautiful animals? Would you believe that the greatest Rabbi in the Talmud went to the Holy Temple and saw a gorgeous woman who worshipped idols, and made a blessing...

Welcome to What Does Judaism Say About...?, where each podcast explores a different ethical issues, value, or dilemmas in  society of the 21 st century, and examines the traditional normative Jewish viewpoint on that issue. Each week, a different interesting value and topic will be analyzed from the traditional Jewish perspective. Rabbi Dr. Nachum Amsel, who lived half his life in the USA, steeped...