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Jews are known as "The People of the Book". They have always been literate. Learning is one reason Jews have preserved their culture and succeeded in every diaspora country they lived in for two thousand years. Today, Talmud is part of the public-school curriculum in Korea. But how important is study in Judaism? How is Jewish learning different from learning in other cultures? Where does the centr...

Jews are known as "The People of the Book". They have always been literate. Learning is one reason Jews have preserved their culture and succeeded in every diaspora country they lived in for two thousand years. Today, Talmud is part of the public-school curriculum in Korea. But how important is study in Judaism? How is Jewish learning different from learning in other cultures? Where does the centr...

All people who believe in a God pray. What is unique about Jewish prayer? Why does Jewish law teach that the words of prayer must be mouthed and not merely thought? How can a human request possibly affect and change God's mind? This podcase will address these and other questions.

All people who believe in a God pray. What is unique about Jewish prayer? Why does Jewish law teach that the words of prayer must be mouthed and not merely thought? How can a human request possibly affect and change God's mind? This podcase will address these and other questions.

The idea that God promised the Land of  Israel to the Jewish people forever is repeated many times in the Torah, but is, unfortunately, not a politically correct concept in the world of the 21 st century. This podcast will show that not only is Israel central to being Jewish, but even after the Jews were forcibly thrown out to their homeland twice, the return to the their Land was part of the dail...

The idea that God promised the Land of  Israel to the Jewish people forever is repeated many times in the Torah, but is, unfortunately, not a politically correct concept in the world of the 21 st century. This podcast will show that not only is Israel central to being Jewish, but even after the Jews were forcibly thrown out to their homeland twice, the return to the their Land was part of the dail...

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?

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 goes to great lengths not to disrespect a person, and legislates against disrespecting anyone, including sinners. For the same reason, it is forbidden in Judaism for people to disrespect or h...

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 goes to great lengths not to disrespect a person, and legislates against disrespecting anyone, including sinners. For the same reason, it is forbidden in Judaism for people to disrespect or h...

This podcast will first define the Jewish concept of holiness, and explain how it differs from the Chirstian and Greek concept of holiness. Then it will demonstrate that the Jewish idea of holiness can be achieved by each person, on a daily basis. It will also show that some people can keep every aspect of the Torah and think they are holy, but, in reality, are the opposite.

This podcast will first define the Jewish concept of holiness, and explain how it differs from the Chirstian and Greek concept of holiness. Then it will demonstrate that the Jewish idea of holiness can be achieved by each person, on a daily basis. It will also show that some people can keep every aspect of the Torah and think they are holy, but, in reality, are the opposite.

Despite living in the wealthiest and most comfortable societies in history, most people today are less happy than those who lived in less affluent societies in the past. This podcast will discuss why this is so, and define the Jewish concept of happiness - which is far different from the way that most people define it. We will also show a path to happiness, based on traditional sources and many re...

Despite living in the wealthiest and most comfortable societies in history, most people today are less happy than those who lived in less affluent societies in the past. This podcast will discuss why this is so, and define the Jewish concept of happiness - which is far different from the way that most people define it. We will also show a path to happiness, based on traditional sources and many re...

Old age is something that we all pray for, considering the alternative. But each person ages differently, and the aging process affects not only the body, but also the mind. This podcast will discuss the Jewish perspective on aging, including whether old age is something positive or negative. It will also address how to remain young in mind, even in old age, through living a Jewish life, as well a...

Old age is something that we all pray for, considering the alternative. But each person ages differently, and the aging process affects not only the body, but also the mind. This podcast will discuss the Jewish perspective on aging, including whether old age is something positive or negative. It will also address how to remain young in mind, even in old age, through living a Jewish life, as well a...

Our parents taught us to do the right thing, and not to care what other people think - but were they correct? This podcast will show how and why caring what other people think is indeed important and an integral part of Judaism, and has even saved the Jewish people from extinction. What, then, is the rght thing to do when others are watching and may infer an improper conclusion?

Our parents taught us to do the right thing, and not to care what other people think - but were they correct? This podcast will show how and why caring what other people think is indeed important and an integral part of Judaism, and has even saved the Jewish people from extinction. What, then, is the rght thing to do when others are watching and may infer an improper conclusion?

All beings on this planet, including the smallest microbes, need to nourish themselves in order to survive. But unlike animals and plants who generally eat the very same food daily, human beings have turned eating into a social experience, even an art from, whose nourishment differs from day to day. Judaism has taken this even further. This podcast will analyze the unique relationship of human bei...

All beings on this planet, including the smallest microbes, need to nourish themselves in order to survive. But unlike animals and plants who generally eat the very same food daily, human beings have turned eating into a social experience, even an art from, whose nourishment differs from day to day. Judaism has taken this even further. This podcast will analyze the unique relationship of human bei...

Given that the traditional nuclear family is disappearing from general society more and more every year, this podcast will explain this crucial concept, and the centrality the family in Judaism through the sources - not only in sociological and religious terms, but also as a practical system of living which benefits everyone.

Given that the traditional nuclear family is disappearing from general society more and more every year, this podcast will explain this crucial concept, and the centrality the family in Judaism through the sources - not only in sociological and religious terms, but also as a practical system of living which benefits everyone.

Every normal person both thinks about and fears death. By learning about the Jewish perspective on the death of others, this podcast will help prepare the listener to this traumatic experience when it happens, and explain the proper way to react to death of a relative or a close friend, and why.

Every normal person both thinks about and fears death. By learning about the Jewish perspective on the death of others, this podcast will help prepare the listener to this traumatic experience when it happens, and explain the proper way to react to death of a relative or a close friend, and why.

Most people think about the end of life, and in these days, when the length can be extended due to technological advances, many people often wish to end their lives before their pain and suffering become too great. In this podcast, the attitude to and value of life itself will be analyzed from a Jewish perspective, as well as the definition of the end of life, which will have implications of the p...