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PODCAST

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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00:25:48

Sukkah: The Shack Attack

So, what does Judaism say about...? ·

2022/10/02

Rabbi Meir Bier & Rabbi Fox traverse the deeper, kabbalistic & mystical sources in search for a more profound understanding and symbolism of the Sukkah, the temporary shack that the Jewish people build and dwell in over the weeklong holiday of Sukkot.

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00:16:18

Fasting

So, what does Judaism say about...? ·

2022/09/30

Rabbi Bier and Rabbi Fox discuss the ancient Jewish custom of fasting on Yom Kippur, and how the effects of fasting are actually designed to propel one forward with positivity - not drag one down with anguish.

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00:18:20

Therapeutic Repentance

So, what does Judaism say about...? ·

2022/09/25

Rabbi Bier and Rabbi Fox discuss the misconceptions of "Repentance" and how the Torah's perspective of "Teshuva" (Mistranslated as repentance) is designed to be therapeutic and only positive in its effects on personal growth and change.

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00:21:38

Empathy In Another Person's Loss

So, what does Judaism say about...? ·

2022/09/16

Rabbi Bier & Rabbi Fox discuss the Jewish and Torah perspective on empathizing with another person's unique loss and how the Talmudic Sages would console one another during personal tragedy. This episode is dedicated l'illui nishmas Sarah Nechama bas Michael Yitzchak haCohen, to our dear Penn student and friend, Sarah Nicole Katz, z'l, who left this world far too soon. May her memory be for a blessing.

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00:17:17

Music

So, what does Judaism say about...? ·

2022/08/26

Rabbi Bier and Rabbi Fox discuss music, and why it is such a profoundly spiritual experience and fully of wisdom

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00:16:40

The Chosen People

So, what does Judaism say about...? ·

2022/08/26

Rabbi Bier and Rabbi Fox discuss what is special and unique about the Jews, and what exactly makes them "the chosen people?"

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00:17:02

Non-Jews

So, what does Judaism say about...? ·

2022/08/26

Rabbi Bier and Rabbi Fox open a discussion about the Torah perspective of the non-Jewish world, focusing on the unique idea that Judaism is not only specifically non-proselytizing, but is spiritually accessible and accepting to the non-Jewish world entirely as it is.

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00:24:37

Hell (Afterlife 5)

So, what does Judaism say about...? ·

2022/08/08

Rabbi Bier & Rabbi Fox discuss the concept of "Jewish Hell" and the soul's temporary rehabilitation after death, and it is not at all like the movies, to say the least.

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00:16:39

Reward After Death & Reincarnation (Afterlife 4)

So, what does Judaism say about...? ·

2022/08/08

Rabbi Bier & Rabbi Fox attempt to explain the reward a soul earns after death, according to the Jewish Sages, as well as the esoteric and misunderstood topic of reincarnation in Judaism.

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00:17:38

Experience of Death (Afterlife 3)

So, what does Judaism say about...? ·

2022/08/08

Rabbi Bier & Rabbi Fox continue their fascinating conversation about death, discussing the experience an individual goes through when he or she transitions from life as we know it to death. According to our sources, what does the human soul experience after death?

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00:18:41

Purpose of Death (Afterlife 2)

So, what does Judaism say about...? ·

2022/08/08

Rabbi Bier & Rabbi Fox explore why human beings, according to Judaism are not immortal, and how death is not only necessary, but a beneficial aspect of life.

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00:28:36

Teffilin

So, what does Judaism say about...? ·

2022/07/28

Rabbi Bier and Rabbi Fox discuss the Mitzvah of Teffilin, some deeper Kabbalistic thoughts about Teffilin, and its prominence in the Jewish tradition.

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00:24:13

Sacrifices

So, what does Judaism say about...? ·

2022/07/28

Rabbi Bier and Rabbi Fox want to know why do we sacrifice live animals in our service to God?

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00:18:48

The Prophetic Experience (3 of 4)

So, what does Judaism say about...? ·

2022/07/28

Rabbi Bier and Rabbi Fox continue the deep dive into prophecy, discussing "schools of prophecy" and the tactics and techniques used to achieving prophecy in the ancient Jewish world.

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00:23:31

Zionism - The Specialness of the Land of Israel (1 of 2)

So, what does Judaism say about...? ·

2022/07/28

Rabbi Bier and Rabbi Fox begin a discussion on Zionism, launching from the specialness of the Land of Israel and the Torah ideal of "settling the land."

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00:21:29

Zionism - The Political Debate (2 of 2)

So, what does Judaism say about...? ·

2022/07/28

Rabbi Fox and Rabbi Bier continue the discussion of Israel and Zionism, and the practical ideological debate of forming a secular state.

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00:18:31

Prophetic Personality Traits (2 of 4)

So, what does Judaism say about...? ·

2022/07/26

Rabbi Bier & Rabbi Fox continue the discussion of prophecy and Judaism, focusing on the character and personality traits necessary to be eligible to attain a prophetic state.

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00:29:10

Prophecy - An Advanced Introduction (1 of 4)

So, what does Judaism say about...? ·

2022/07/26

Rabbi Bier and Rabbi Fox discuss prophecy and the prophetic era, shedding light on when and why prophecy existed and why this era changed to the Judaism we know today that is dominated by the intellect.

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00:19:13

Shabbat Prohibitions

So, what does Judaism say about...? ·

2022/07/20

Rabbi Bier & Rabbi Fox discuss the background and sources for the prohibitions of Shabbat, and how these seemingly restrictive rules pave the way for a more enhanced and positive Shabbat experience.

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00:19:30

Shabbat Experience

So, what does Judaism say about...? ·

2022/07/20

Rabbi Bier & Rabbi Fox discuss the "positive" aspects of Shabbat, and the heightened spiritual reality that creates a more physically pleasurable experience.

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