What Does Judaism Say About...?

This podcast will show how man is similar to all other animals, and yet, very different. It will discuss if the human being is qualitatively different from animals or only quantitively different, and will analyze how many is unique is several special ways, and show how man's "animalness" affects his  daily life.

This podcast will analyze the status of  stem cells and the pre-embryo from the traditional Jewish perspective. It will discuss the dilemma whether taking these cells and "aborting" them in an embryo is permitted in order to heal sickness in another human is permitted or not and why. It will also discuss the status of the fetus in Jewish thought.

This podcast will analyze the status of  stem cells and the pre-embryo from the traditional Jewish perspective. It will discuss the dilemma whether taking these cells and "aborting" them in an embryo is permitted in order to heal sickness in another human is permitted or not and why. It will also discuss the status of the fetus in Jewish thought.

Does traditional believe in more than one world? Is yes, then does each world remain separate or does each of the worlds affect the others? Which is the "main" world in Jewish thought? What power do humans have to affect other worlds? This  podcast will discuss these questions through traditional Jewish sources.

Does traditional believe in more than one world? Is yes, then does each world remain separate or does each of the worlds affect the others? Which is the "main" world in Jewish thought? What power do humans have to affect other worlds? This  podcast will discuss these questions through traditional Jewish sources.

This podcast will analyze the traditional Jewish view of homosexually in the Torah text and see why the Torah seems to abhor homosexual behavior. It will show how and why Judaism distinguishes between the behavior and the person, and how a traditional Jew should come to terms with homosexual feelings in the 21st century.

This podcast will analyze the traditional Jewish view of homosexually in the Torah text and see why the Torah seems to abhor homosexual behavior. It will show how and why Judaism distinguishes between the behavior and the person, and how a traditional Jew should come to terms with homosexual feelings in the 21st century.

Can God and does God speak to each of us today, even though there are no prophets? This podcast will discuss, from a traditional Jewish viewpoint, how God communicates to each human being in the 21 st  century, and how each of us can train ourselves to hear and act on these messages.

Can God and does God speak to each of us today, even though there are no prophets? This podcast will discuss, from a traditional Jewish viewpoint, how God communicates to each human being in the 21 st  century, and how each of us can train ourselves to hear and act on these messages.

All agree that anger is a negative trait in human beings, but few people know how to control it properly. This podcast will discuss negative trait of anger from a Jewish perspective, the damage it causes and how to minimize its negative impact, when it is especially forbidden and when it is permitted, all from a uniquely Jewish perspective in the traditional sources.

All agree that anger is a negative trait in human beings, but few people know how to control it properly. This podcast will discuss negative trait of anger from a Jewish perspective, the damage it causes and how to minimize its negative impact, when it is especially forbidden and when it is permitted, all from a uniquely Jewish perspective in the traditional sources.

Until fifty years ago, most people in western societies believed only in science when it comes to health and medical practices. But Chinese and other cultures have proved conclusively that medicines not rooted in science can be very effective. How does traditional Judaism view alternative medicines? This podcast will show that thousands of years ago, traditional Judaism already discussed both side...

Until fifty years ago, most people in western societies believed only in science when it comes to health and medical practices. But Chinese and other cultures have proved conclusively that medicines not rooted in science can be very effective. How does traditional Judaism view alternative medicines? This podcast will show that thousands of years ago, traditional Judaism already discussed both side...

Almost every individual views themselves as a "basically a good person," despite behaviors which indicate otherwise. Similarly, most people espouse that doing good is among the highest values, although few "walk the walk." Where does Judaism place the value of goodness in the hierarchy of important Jewish values and why? What do the Jewish sources reveal about the importance of being a good person...

Almost every individual views themselves as a "basically a good person," despite behaviors which indicate otherwise. Similarly, most people espouse that doing good is among the highest values, although few "walk the walk." Where does Judaism place the value of goodness in the hierarchy of important Jewish values and why? What do the Jewish sources reveal about the importance of being a good person...

Does Judaism believe that God have a plan for the entire world, for the Jewish nation and for each individual? How does traditional Judaism answer yes to all these questions, and still is it believe fundamentally that each person has true free will which determines his or her own fate? This podcast will examine these important issues, and give guidance not only to Jewish belief, but also help dire...

Does Judaism believe that God have a plan for the entire world, for the Jewish nation and for each individual? How does traditional Judaism answer yes to all these questions, and still is it believe fundamentally that each person has true free will which determines his or her own fate? This podcast will examine these important issues, and give guidance not only to Jewish belief, but also help dire...

Some philosophers, like Kant, believed that honesty is the highest value in life. This podcast will examine the Jewish view on this question, how honest a Jew should be, in general and why, and when there are competing values with honesty, when and why it is permitted to lie in Judaism, all through the prism of traditional Jewish sources.

Some philosophers, like Kant, believed that honesty is the highest value in life. This podcast will examine the Jewish view on this question, how honest a Jew should be, in general and why, and when there are competing values with honesty, when and why it is permitted to lie in Judaism, all through the prism of traditional Jewish sources.

Heroes, i.e., most admired people in society, used to be political leaders, but today are the greatest athletes, wealthiest people, movie stars or singers. Judaism has its own definition of heroism and heroes This podcast will explain the "who" and "why" of Jewish heroes, to be most admired and imitated.

Heroes, i.e., most admired people in society, used to be political leaders, but today are the greatest athletes, wealthiest people, movie stars or singers. Judaism has its own definition of heroism and heroes This podcast will explain the "who" and "why" of Jewish heroes, to be most admired and imitated.

If each person knew exactly why he or she were put on earth, then they could better use their time here more wisely to achieve their purpose. This would also give all daily aspects of life more meaning. This podcast will give the Jewish perspective on this question, using the Torah and traditional Jewish sources and a "manual" for guidance for behavior and purpose for each individual.

If each person knew exactly why he or she were put on earth, then they could better use their time here more wisely to achieve their purpose. This would also give all daily aspects of life more meaning. This podcast will give the Jewish perspective on this question, using the Torah and traditional Jewish sources and a "manual" for guidance for behavior and purpose for each individual.

Most religions believe in some sort of existence beyond this world. If not, then it is hard to argue that each person's life is different than that of a flower, that eventually wilts and dies without meaning. It is also difficult to give actual meaning to this life, and people's behaviors, if there is nothing afterwards. But what is that life after life in traditional Judaism? How is it different...

Most religions believe in some sort of existence beyond this world. If not, then it is hard to argue that each person's life is different than that of a flower, that eventually wilts and dies without meaning. It is also difficult to give actual meaning to this life, and people's behaviors, if there is nothing afterwards. But what is that life after life in traditional Judaism? How is it different...