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Judaism in the 21st Century

Our intricate world presents intertwined challenges, from tech to politics. In the US, religion"s role is subtly changing, influenced largely by the "the hubris of the present-day". Yet, civilizations before us offer insights, untainted by our world. Hidden past insights hold much relevance. The "Judaism in the 21st Century" podcast draws bygone wisdom on today"s challenges. Sage guidance to navigate our complex world. This podcast reimagines current matters using historical perspectives. Rabbi

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00:16:25

The Role of Comedy in the Jewish Experience (S2, E 44)

Judaism in the 21st Century ·

2025/07/14

Regardless of the era, from the Marx Brothers to John Stewart, Jewish comedians have been helping us to laugh at ourselves for generations. In this week's episode, we explore the role of comedy in our community and country and how it helps broaden our perspectives on life, despite the challenges we face.

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00:15:37

The Value of VACATIONS! (S2, 43)

Judaism in the 21st Century ·

2025/07/07

Oy Vey, I need a Vacation... Those words are said by so many, and yet, oftentimes, people do not take the chance to break away and recharge. IT turns out that vacations are actually part of the Talmud's teachings. This week, we unpack VACATIONS and their value.

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00:17:36

July 4th vs Yom HaAtzmaut - What does Independence...

Judaism in the 21st Century ·

2025/06/30

The concept of "independence" and its meaning vary between countries. In the USA, it's become a holiday with picnics, parades, and fireworks. In Israel, Independence Day (Yom HaAztmaut) is celebrated much differently. There is a juxtaposition of Memorial Day with Independence Day - they are one day apart in Israel. We discuss these and other differences in this week's episode.

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00:20:49

Business Ethics in the 21st Century - the first in a...

Judaism in the 21st Century ·

2025/06/23

On the holiday of Shavuot, I spent my evening in synagogue at a late-night study session on Torah. Rabbi Cohen gave a talk about business ethics and its relationship to Shavuot—and to Judaism in general. In today's episode, we unpack some of these very relevant lessons. This issue has been at the forefront of our faith far longer than you might expect. It's been discussed in Torah, Talmud, and in countless books across time. This will be the first of several episodes on this topic... Please join us

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00:20:05

Israel at War - and how you can help (S2, E40)

Judaism in the 21st Century ·

2025/06/15

At 8 PM EDT this past Thursday, June 12, the State of Israel took on a task that the rest of the world should have done long ago: It started an effort to destroy Iran's nuclear program. The early stages of the effort brought great success, but for every action, there is a reaction, and the cost of that reaction will be paid in spilled Israeli blood in the homeland. In today's episode, we discuss how you can contribute during this time of war and what you can do to support those in need. We also

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00:23:42

G-d in Secular Literature with Rabbi Herbert Cohen...

Judaism in the 21st Century ·

2025/06/09

We have a guest this week, Rabbi Herbert Cohen, a PhD in literature... who also happens to be Rabbi Daniel Cohen's father. We discuss how G-d is portrayed in secular literature in this week's episode.

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00:13:58

What is Shavuot in the 21st Century? (S2, E38)

Judaism in the 21st Century ·

2025/06/01

Shavuot is one of the most important holidays on the Jewish Calendar. It commemorates the giving of the Ten Commandments to the Jewish people at Mount Sinai. But what does it mean to us today? Listen in to this episode to find out.

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00:19:25

What is the Responsiblity(ies) of Diaspora Jews in...

Judaism in the 21st Century ·

2025/05/26

As Jews living in America, we are part of what is known as the Diaspora. Do we, as Diaspora Jews, have additional responsibilities to the State of Israel? Tune in for a discussion about this topic in this week's episode.

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00:17:51

From October 7th, 2023 to Eurovision 2025 - Yuval...

Judaism in the 21st Century ·

2025/05/18

From October 7th to the 2025 Eurovision Competition - Yuval Raphael's story is astounding... She is not just a survivor in a tough business (the music industry), but she literally survived the Nova Festival to perform in the Eurovision Festival 2025, which happened this week. Come listen to her story. You can view it in her own words here: https://youtu.be/ve0T0qzWLrM?si=BZXK6XoiavnSL0o7.

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00:16:52

The Meaning of the Omer - 2025 (S2, E35)

Judaism in the 21st Century ·

2025/05/12

What is the Omer and why does it matter in 2025. Join us today for a discussion about the relevancy of the Counting of the Omer in our world today - and what is the meaning of "Lag Baomer."

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00:22:47

The Power of Words - Dedicated to the Memory of...

Judaism in the 21st Century ·

2025/05/05

Words can be potent tools. They can build and they can destroy. Words can make someone's day or leave them depressed and dejected. This episode covers a topic that was near and dear to Judith Altmann, a Holocaust Survivor who passed away this week at age 100. She used her power of words for decades after the Holocaust with children at various ages in public schools to tell her story and ensure that she would bear witness to what occurred, and that she'd pass that along. The power of her

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00:16:56

The Contrast of Yom HaZikaron and Veterans Day (S2, E33)

Judaism in the 21st Century ·

2025/04/28

In a country blessed with such wealth and plenty, we often forget that this was forged in blood. In Israel on, Yom HaZikaron, quite literally, every single car, train, bus and person stops in their tracks when the sirens sound - and the country stops for a few minutes to honor the fallen. It is a deeply meaningful event to observe. We reflect this week on Israel's way of reconginzing its fallen - especially now, after October 7.

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00:17:39

See One, Do One, Teach One in the 21st Century (S2, E32)

Judaism in the 21st Century ·

2025/04/21

An old ditty I learned (and lived) in medical school was, "See One, Do One, Teach One." It was intended to provide a straightforward method for remembering how to perform medical procedures and other tasks during medical training. But this ditty has application to our lives as Jews. Listen in to our discussion about "See One, Do One, Teach One."

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00:19:14

A Jewish Perspective on the Cancer Journey (S2, E31)

Judaism in the 21st Century ·

2025/04/14

When a friend or loved one is diagnosed with cancer, things can change. Relationships that were rock-solid - often for a lifetime can often morph. Friends or relatives can do one of two things: lean in to help or push away as if the cancer is contagious and push the cancer patient away. Today, we explore what Judaism says about helping a friend or a loved one through their cancer journey.

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00:14:48

Making the Pesach Seder Relevant to Children (S2, E30)

Judaism in the 21st Century ·

2025/04/07

The reason that Passover/Pesach has survived though the centuries more or less the same way it was practiced centuries ago is because one of it's main foci is that of teaching children. The Seder is, first and foremost, an exercise dedicated to teaching children. In today's society, teaching children complex topics such as the Pesach story can be challenging. Listen in for suggestions on making your Seder memorable and relevant to kids!

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00:17:54

Who Knows One? Getting to Know the Lesser known parts...

Judaism in the 21st Century ·

2025/03/31

With Passover/Pesach just a few weeks away, we wanted to provide some tips for your Seder that often get overlooked. At the end of each Haggadah are a variety of songs - many of which are geared to children. Many today are familiar with some of the more well known songs like CHad-Gad-Yah, (One Little Goat) or Echad, MiYodeyah (Who Knows #1?). Today, we will explore some of the background of these songs and introduce you to a few you might not know.

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00:25:15

The Role of Summer Camps and Youth Groups in the 21st...

Judaism in the 21st Century ·

2025/03/24

Judaism devotes tremendous effort to telling stories and engaging the youth in the history and backgrounds of our people. While day school is one approach, not everyone has the opportunity (or the wherewithal) to attend private school. In many families, Hebrew Schools, Jewish Youth, and summer Camps help with those challenges. This is even more critical in the 21st Century. Come listen to the journey of a leader in our community recount her background and how that has created a pathway for her life

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00:26:50

Raising a child with congenital deafness in the...

Judaism in the 21st Century ·

2025/03/17

Tess Brown is a young mother in our community. When her son was just 6 months old, she started to notice he was missing milestones. After a workup, he was found to have profound deafness from a congenital condition. This podcast documents the journey Tess and her husband have traveled raising a 24-month-old child with deafness, and their journey towards technical tools to help him - and how the Jewish Community is an integral part of their journey. Tune in for this inspiring story.

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01:20:26

Live from Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford |...

Judaism in the 21st Century ·

2025/03/10

This week's episode is a replay of our live recording from the Mark Twain House in Hartford, CT. The Podcast was sponsored by Federation of Hartford. The topic was, "Assimilation in the 21st Century". We discuss the origin story of the podcast, the topic itself, and a Q&A session from the audience. Thank you to Federation of Hartford for sponsoring this event and episode!

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00:18:22

The Value of Mentorship in the 21st Century (S2, E25)

Judaism in the 21st Century ·

2025/03/04

How did you start your career? Chances are that you had help in the guise of a mentor of one kind or another - be it a rabbi, a friend, or someone else in your field. There is a huge amount of value for both the mentee and the mentor... In this week's episode we discuss the value of mentorship in your public life and your Jewish life.

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