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So, what does Judaism say about...?

Rabbi Meir Bier | Rabbi Rick Fox

Join two rabbis at the University of Pennsylvania, one a Wharton Business School graduate, the other a yeshiva-trained master Talmudist, exploring Torah Judaism"s perspective on just about everything in life.

religion & spirituality judaism

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00:20:43

Rabbinic Disputes | Hillel & Shamai

So, what does Judaism say about...? ·

2023/03/24

Rabbi Bier and Rabbi Fox discuss the concept of "machlokes" (Rabbinic argument and dispute), how sages can come to disagree, and their historical impact on Jewish law. This talk focuses on the Mishnaic sages Hillel & Shamai and their subsequent camps and communities. Special shoutout to Brandon Wisnicki!

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01:14:49

Russia, Ukraine, and the Jews | Rabbi Dovi...

So, what does Judaism say about...? ·

2023/03/24

Rabbi Fox interviews Rabbi Dovi Goldschmidt, the son of currently-exiled Chief Rabbi of Moscow, to discuss one year of global, political, and Jewish community impact in Russia, Ukraine, Israel, Europe, and America.

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00:21:10

Purim! | Let's party

So, what does Judaism say about...? ·

2023/03/06

Rabbi Bier and Rabbi Foxdiscuss why Purim will be the only holiday in tact during era of Messiah, and why partying reveals the deepest secrets of Purim itself.

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00:22:19

Can You Cheat Death? | King Solomon Aiding the Angel...

So, what does Judaism say about...? ·

2023/02/24

Rabbi Bier and Rabbi Fox discuss a cryptic Talmudic passage discussing an encounter and conversation between King Solomon and the Angel of Death.

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00:17:45

Torah from Mt. Sinai | Did Moses Know Everything Ever?

So, what does Judaism say about...? ·

2023/02/24

This is part one of a mini-series explaining the Jewish tradition of receiving Torah from Mt. Sinai. In this episode, Rabbi Fox and Rabbi Bier discuss the paradox that Moses received the entirety of Torah at Mt. Sinai, including all of the Oral Law throughout history. Does that mean everything novel we create was really already known and created by Moses?

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00:31:20

Mazel, Signs, Astrology, and Planets

So, what does Judaism say about...? ·

2023/02/17

Rabbi Fox and Rabbi Bier open up the Pandora's box of astrological signs, the true meaning of "mazel tov," and the Jewish perspective on soothsayers and star-gazers.

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00:24:47

Key to Happiness | Life is a constant party!

So, what does Judaism say about...? ·

2023/02/17

Rabbi Fox and Rabbi Bier unpack one of King Solomon's proverb's to reveal the secret "trick" to becoming happy all the time... that's right... Party all the time! Enjoy!

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00:24:12

Dogs

So, what does Judaism say about...? ·

2023/02/03

That's right, dogs. This episode highlights the unexpected role in Judaism of "man's best friend" and how we can learn many important qualities of human behavior from our four-legged, furry companions.

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00:27:35

Human Emotions

So, what does Judaism say about...? ·

2023/02/03

Rabbi Fox and Rabbi Bier discuss how Judaism approaches human emotion, and how our intellect is only one aspect of self-development. Our emotions should not be squashed or pushed away, but rather channeled properly to better ourselves and our relationships.

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00:18:05

Beauty

So, what does Judaism say about...? ·

2023/01/20

Rabbi Bier and Rabbi Fox discuss the Jewish perspective and merits of beauty and beautiful people.

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00:29:13

Anti-Semitism | Exodus & Pharaoh

So, what does Judaism say about...? ·

2023/01/20

Rabbi Bier and Rabbi Fox discuss the age-old sources and causes of Anti-Semitism, both politically and spiritually.

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00:22:39

Tzedakah | Giving Charity

So, what does Judaism say about...? ·

2022/12/11

Rabbi Bier and Rabbi Fox discuss the emotional, spiritual, and societal benefits of being a passionate donor, and why tzedakah is one of the most Jewish of traits.

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00:20:46

Chanukah | A Culture War of the Ages

So, what does Judaism say about...? ·

2022/12/11

Rabbi Bier and Rabbi Fox describe the intellectual and cultural clash between the Jewish and Greek people, and how the force behind the Jewish people's victory was instigated from the uncomplicated devotion of the simpler Jews and their unwavering morality.

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00:22:35

Tzitzit | What's the deal with those fringes?

So, what does Judaism say about...? ·

2022/12/11

Rabbi Bier and Rabbi Fox explore the deeper meaning of the mitzvah of "Tzitzit," discussing the role of clothing in Judaism and how these specially made fringed garments have the ability to change a person's entire perspective.

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00:22:05

Genesis: Binding of Isaac | Slaughtering your only son?

So, what does Judaism say about...? ·

2022/12/11

Rabbi Bier and Rabbi Fox delve in to one of the strangest episodes in the Torah, God asking Abraham to do the unthinkable, how this plays out in the end, and affects to this very day.

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00:20:14

Why Marry Jewish?

So, what does Judaism say about...? ·

2022/11/06

Rabbi Bier & Rabbi Fox discuss the merits and advantages of Jewish Marriage and why the Torah encourages Jewish people to marry one another, both from a practical as well as philosophical perspective.

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00:19:10

Genesis: Abraham & Circumcision | The Mitzvah of Bris...

So, what does Judaism say about...? ·

2022/11/06

Rabbi Bier & Rabbi Fox explore the origin of bris milah, and the deeper meaning behind this quintessential and universal Jewish mitzvah. For a continued understanding of how circumcision connects to Jewish intimacy and marriage, please check out "Why Marry Jewish" in the So, "What Does Judaism Say About ____" series.

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00:18:51

Genesis: Noah vs. Abraham, A Spiritual Legacy

So, what does Judaism say about...? ·

2022/10/28

Rabbi Bier & Rabbi Fox discuss the merits of both these great Torah personalities and the special attribute that Abraham imbued to become the father of the Jewish people and the future of global monotheism.

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00:18:43

Genesis: Cane & Abel's spiritual struggle

So, what does Judaism say about...? ·

2022/10/23

Rabbi Bier and Rabbi Fox delve into the spiritual struggles of Cane & Abel, and how Cane came to kill Abel.

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00:25:38

Genesis: Adam and Eve's Original Struggle

So, what does Judaism say about...? ·

2022/10/23

Rabbi Bier and Rabbi Fox delve into the story of Adam & Eve in the garden of Eden, explain what the struggle was really about, and how we all relate to this struggle on a daily basis.

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