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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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00:14:23

Social Safety Nets (S2, E4)

Judaism in the 21st Century ·

2024/10/14

Communities are only as strong as their weakest links. To better deal with social challenges, communities from all walks of life have social safety nets. In this episode we discuss how the social safety nets work in the Jewish Community - and perhaps where they might need some help.

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00:18:36

Teshuvah in the 21st Century (S2, E3)

Judaism in the 21st Century ·

2024/10/07

The act of teshuvah during the ten days of awe is an especially important concept. It's like hitting the reset button. In this week's episode, we unpack what this custom is all about, how it applies to us today, and how it's an intrinsic part of a healthy social structure in our lives. Join us for an in-depth discussion of the meaning of teshuvah and how it applies to our lives today.

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00:19:57

The Shofar's Sounds in. the 21st Century (S2, E2)

Judaism in the 21st Century ·

2024/09/30

As we enter the High Holidays of Tishre, Rosh Hashanah looms large as the new year approaches. One thing that symbolizes the holy day is the sound of the shofar. These sounds are ancient. They call us to prayer - but they mean so much more. Listen in to a discussion of the symbolism that comes from the shofar sounds in this week's episode.

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00:14:33

Start-Up Nation (S2, E01)

Judaism in the 21st Century ·

2024/09/23

Israel has become the land of new companies - a veritable start-up nation. Start-up companies - especially in technology - has become an incubator for companies that are working healthcare, technology and so many other things. Come and listen to a discussion about the "Start-up Nation!".

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00:25:58

A Year in Review of Judaism in the 21st Century (S1,...

Judaism in the 21st Century ·

2024/09/16

It's hard to believe, but this is our 52nd episode. We've been running the podcast for a full year. And as this is the Hebrew month of Elul, we are going to look back on our discussions, the highs, lows, and more entertaining moments of the podcast. Thank you for your time in joining us every week for the past year. Enjoy! Rabbi Daniel Cohen and Dr. Steven Labkoff

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00:15:36

Organ Donation & Transplants in Judaism (S1, E51)

Judaism in the 21st Century ·

2024/09/09

As our population ages, and we have more and more medical complications from things like diabetes and other medical conditions, there is a growing need for organ donation. But what does Judaism have to say about organ transplantation? It is a very complex topic - one we will only scratch the surface of in this podcast. Issues like living donors vs cadaveric donors is discussed, as is the Halachic Organ Donation Program (HOD).

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00:17:24

Family Rifts and Judaism (S1, E50)

Judaism in the 21st Century ·

2024/09/02

Family rifts are among the most challenging and toxic issues that many of us have to deal with in life. Family Rifts are very common... they crop up at times over big or small issues. They tend to help no one and damage others caught in the crossfire. Today, Rabbi Cohen and I try to unpack how to handle family rifts on this week's edition of Judaism in the 21st Century.

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00:22:50

The Power of "Distinction" (or to "Distinguish") (S1,...

Judaism in the 21st Century ·

2024/08/26

Understanding how to distinguish things is one of the most important things G-d has imparted to Humanity. Understanding how to distinguish things like right from wrong is only the basics of this power. Understanding things like "existing" vs "living" is a far more subtle and important power. In today's podcast, we discuss the power of being able to distinguish things... Right from wrong is only the very beginning of the discussion. Join us for this complicated, yet important

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00:14:45

Entitlement vs Humility (S1, E48)

Judaism in the 21st Century ·

2024/08/19

When is it OK to feel entitled? Should our society provide entitlements? And what does that do to the fabric of our society? Tune in for a debate about humility vs entitlements.

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00:15:51

Obscure and Esoteric Mitzvot (S1, E47)

Judaism in the 21st Century ·

2024/08/12

In our faith, there are many mitzvot (commandments) that are difficult to understand. Perhaps the meanings have been lost to time, or perhaps it's something else - a test of faith. On today's podcast we discuss some of the more esoteric and obscure mitzvot and why we should pay attention to them despite not having a practical rationale for doing so. Tune in for this interesting debate between Rabbi Cohen and Dr. Steven Labkoff

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00:16:03

Is There a Concept of Superheroes in Judaism? (S1, E46)

Judaism in the 21st Century ·

2024/08/05

Superheroes have been a pervasive part of our modern society since the late 1930s. Interestingly enough, most of the authors of the superhero titles we all know and love were Jews - Jerry Siegel and Joe Schuster (Superman), Bob Kane and Bill Finger (Batman), Wil Eisner (the Spirit) Joe Kubert (Sgt. Rock), Jack Kirby and Joe Simon (Captain America) Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (the Hulk, Fantastic Four, Avengers, X-Men and many more). However, there really is no concept of a "Super Hero" in our

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00:18:40

A Special Edition: Calm from the Chaos (S1, E45)

Judaism in the 21st Century ·

2024/07/15

This is a special edition of our podcast. We put this out in the days after the July 13th assassination attempt on former President Trump. The events of the past weekend have left us in shock. The political rhetoric has been so tense and so divisive that we must begin to find calm in all the chaos. Rabbi Cohen and I will discuss just how to do that in this special edition of the podcast.

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00:17:41

Life Transitions and Judaism (S1, E44)

Judaism in the 21st Century ·

2024/07/15

Life is full of transitions... when they happen, you become someone you may not have been before - a new parent, a grandparent, the vice president of a company, a widow or widower... What does Judaism have to say about how to navigate life transitions? Come have a listen to this week's podcast to find out.

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00:17:28

Genetic Testing in the Jewish Faith - Part 2 (S1, E43)

Judaism in the 21st Century ·

2024/07/08

We take up where we left off last podcast discussing a Jewish perspective on genetic testing with a genetic counselor from the Jewish Community in Stamford, CT. Please join us for "the rest of the story."

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00:14:23

Genetic Testing and the Jewish Perspective (S1, E42)

Judaism in the 21st Century ·

2024/07/01

The world continues to advance. Science can now provide certainty where chance used to rule the day. But with certainty, especially where genetics is concerned, can bring up some complicated ethical delemmas.

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00:19:23

The Role of Women in Orthodox Judaism (S1, E41)

Judaism in the 21st Century ·

2024/06/24

While some aspects of Orthodox Judaism have progressed with the times, other elements appear, at least to the outside world. Specifically, the role of women looks, to some as they did 2000 years ago. But this discussion dispels that. Have a listen as we discuss the role of women in Judaism today.

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00:18:07

Recovering from a personal tragedy (S1, E40)

Judaism in the 21st Century ·

2024/06/17

Recovering from a medical or emotional tragedy can be a long, difficult process. What are some of the pillars within Judaism that helps to navigate these life challenges? Rabbi Cohen helps unpack some of the wisdom in the Torah that can help people deal and recover from tragedy.

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00:16:08

The Role of Education in Judaism (S1, E39)

Judaism in the 21st Century ·

2024/06/10

Why is it that Jews tend to be disproportionately represented in academia and jobs that require vast amounts of higher education? On today's podcast, we unpack some of the reasons behind education and the Jewish faith...

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00:21:15

Leadership: Past, Present, and Future (S1, E38)

Judaism in the 21st Century ·

2024/06/03

The Torah has numerous examples of leadership. Some of those leaders are at the top of their game, some not so much. We explore the concepts of leadership from a point of view in the Torah - looking at multiple types of leadership styles. We also reflect on how those styles can, and do, carry through to our world today - and how leadership is both complex and challenging. Taking lessons from the various leadership examples in the Torah can provide good examples of how to lead in the 21st

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00:16:22

The Wisdom of Shabbat in the 21st Century (S1, E37)

Judaism in the 21st Century ·

2024/05/27

The Torah is full of wisdom. One of the basic areas of wisdom falls to the wisdom of having a day of rest one in every seven days. This tenet is so foundational, it's in the 10 Commandments. But in today's world, it may not be so easy to "keep the Sabbath" as our forefathers did in ancient times, or as the Orthodox do today. We have a discussion about how to keep the essence of Shabbat and how to consider it as an "oasis" in modern times.

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