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What Does Judaism Say About...?

What does Judaism Say About...? is a podcast where we explore different values, ethical issues, or dilemmas relevant to the 21st century, and examine the normative Jewish viewpoint on each issue. Every week, a fascinating value and topic will be analyzed from the traditional Jewish perspective.

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08:04

Alternative Medicine in Judaism

What Does Judaism Say About...? ·

2025/01/17

Until fifty years ago, most people in western societies believed only in science when it comes to health and medical practices. But Chinese and other cultures have proved conclusively that medicines not rooted in science can be very effective. How does traditional Judaism view alternative medicines? This podcast will show that thousands of years ago, traditional Judaism already discussed both sides of this question and its practical ramifications.

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(67) Alternative Medicine in Judaism

What Does Judaism Say About...? ·

2025/01/17

Until fifty years ago, most people in western societies believed only in science when it comes to health and medical practices. But Chinese and other cultures have proved conclusively that medicines not rooted in science can be very effective. How does traditional Judaism view alternative medicines? This podcast will show that thousands of years ago, traditional Judaism already discussed both sides of this question and its practical ramifications.

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07:24

Is Being Good the Most Important Jewish Thing?

What Does Judaism Say About...? ·

2025/01/17

Almost every individual views themselves as a “basically a good person,” despite behaviors which indicate otherwise. Similarly, most people espouse that doing good is among the highest values, although few “walk the walk.” Where does Judaism place the value of goodness in the hierarchy of important Jewish values and why? What do the Jewish sources reveal about the importance of being a good person and living that lifestyle in practice? This podcast will show the differences between talking about

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(66) Is Being Good the Most Important Jewish Thing?

What Does Judaism Say About...? ·

2025/01/17

Almost every individual views themselves as a “basically a good person,” despite behaviors which indicate otherwise. Similarly, most people espouse that doing good is among the highest values, although few “walk the walk.” Where does Judaism place the value of goodness in the hierarchy of important Jewish values and why? What do the Jewish sources reveal about the importance of being a good person and living that lifestyle in practice? This podcast will show the differences between talking about

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08:47

Does God Have a Plan for Us? For the World?

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2025/01/10

Does Judaism believe that God have a plan for the entire world, for the Jewish nation and for each individual? How does traditional Judaism answer yes to all these questions, and still is it believe fundamentally that each person has true free will which determines his or her own fate? This podcast will examine these important issues, and give guidance not only to Jewish belief, but also help direct each of us how to find that plan and lead a better life.

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29:06

(65) Does God Have a Plan for Us? For the World?

What Does Judaism Say About...? ·

2025/01/10

Does Judaism believe that God have a plan for the entire world, for the Jewish nation and for each individual? How does traditional Judaism answer yes to all these questions, and still is it believe fundamentally that each person has true free will which determines his or her own fate? This podcast will examine these important issues, and give guidance not only to Jewish belief, but also help direct each of us how to find that plan and lead a better life.

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09:23

Honesty & Is Lying Ever OK in Judaism?

What Does Judaism Say About...? ·

2025/01/04

Some philosophers, like Kant, believed that honesty is the highest value in life. This podcast will examine the Jewish view on this question, how honest a Jew should be, in general and why, and when there are competing values with honesty, when and why it is permitted to lie in Judaism, all through the prism of traditional Jewish sources.

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40:46

(64) Honesty & Is Lying Ever OK in Judaism?

What Does Judaism Say About...? ·

2025/01/04

Some philosophers, like Kant, believed that honesty is the highest value in life. This podcast will examine the Jewish view on this question, how honest a Jew should be, in general and why, and when there are competing values with honesty, when and why it is permitted to lie in Judaism, all through the prism of traditional Jewish sources.

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39:20

(63) Heroes in Judaism

What Does Judaism Say About...? ·

2024/12/14

Heroes, i.e., most admired people in society, used to be political leaders, but today are the greatest athletes, wealthiest people, movie stars or singers. Judaism has its own definition of heroism and heroes This podcast will explain the “who” and “why” of Jewish heroes, to be most admired and imitated.

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09:37

Heroes in Judaism

What Does Judaism Say About...? ·

2024/12/14

Heroes, i.e., most admired people in society, used to be political leaders, but today are the greatest athletes, wealthiest people, movie stars or singers. Judaism has its own definition of heroism and heroes This podcast will explain the “who” and “why” of Jewish heroes, to be most admired and imitated.

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28:56

(62) Purpose of Life

What Does Judaism Say About...? ·

2024/12/07

If each person knew exactly why he or she were put on earth, then they could better use their time here more wisely to achieve their purpose. This would also give all daily aspects of life more meaning. This podcast will give the Jewish perspective on this question, using the Torah and traditional Jewish sources and a “manual” for guidance for behavior and purpose for each individual.

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06:09

Purpose of Life

What Does Judaism Say About...? ·

2024/12/07

If each person knew exactly why he or she were put on earth, then they could better use their time here more wisely to achieve their purpose. This would also give all daily aspects of life more meaning. This podcast will give the Jewish perspective on this question, using the Torah and traditional Jewish sources and a “manual” for guidance for behavior and purpose for each individual.

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09:51

Life After Death - The World To Come

What Does Judaism Say About...? ·

2024/12/01

Most religions believe in some sort of existence beyond this world. If not, then it is hard to argue that each person’s life is different than that of a flower, that eventually wilts and dies without meaning. It is also difficult to give actual meaning to this life, and people’s behaviors, if there is nothing afterwards. But what is that life after life in traditional Judaism? How is it different from this life, and also different from other religions’ description of their afterlife. This podcast

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(61) Life After Death - The World To Come

What Does Judaism Say About...? ·

2024/12/01

Most religions believe in some sort of existence beyond this world. If not, then it is hard to argue that each person’s life is different than that of a flower, that eventually wilts and dies without meaning. It is also difficult to give actual meaning to this life, and people’s behaviors, if there is nothing afterwards. But what is that life after life in traditional Judaism? How is it different from this life, and also different from other religions’ description of their afterlife. This podcast

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06:39

God: Is He Really Watching Us?

What Does Judaism Say About...? ·

2024/11/19

If a person became aware that he or she was constantly being watched on camera, 24/7, beyond the most intimate reality show, then anyone’s behavior might or would change radically. And, yet, most religions, including Judaism, believe in a deity that observes and knows everyone’s actions and thoughts. Yet, most people, even religious people, do not always function as if this is true. Why not? This podcast will examine, through the sources, how much God is truly watching each person daily, and how

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17:04

(60) God: Is He Really Watching Us?

What Does Judaism Say About...? ·

2024/11/19

If a person became aware that he or she was constantly being watched on camera, 24/7, beyond the most intimate reality show, then anyone’s behavior might or would change radically. And, yet, most religions, including Judaism, believe in a deity that observes and knows everyone’s actions and thoughts. Yet, most people, even religious people, do not always function as if this is true. Why not? This podcast will examine, through the sources, how much God is truly watching each person daily, and how

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08:14

The Most Important Day of the Jewish Year

What Does Judaism Say About...? ·

2024/11/19

If Jews, even very knowledgeable Jews, had to choose the most important day of the Jewish year, there would be wide disagreement ,which day of the year it is. This is not merely an esoteric question, as the answer, according to the Rabbis, has many very practical ramifications. This podcase will examine both the sources and those ramifications today. The conclusions will surprise many of the listeners.

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(59) The Most Important Day of the Jewish Year

What Does Judaism Say About...? ·

2024/11/19

If Jews, even very knowledgeable Jews, had to choose the most important day of the Jewish year, there would be wide disagreement ,which day of the year it is. This is not merely an esoteric question, as the answer, according to the Rabbis, has many very practical ramifications. This podcase will examine both the sources and those ramifications today. The conclusions will surprise many of the listeners.

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08:17

Does God Send Us Messages Today (ABRIDGED VERSION)

What Does Judaism Say About...? ·

2024/11/14

After the age of Jewish prophecy ended, which was the main method of God’s communication to man, does God communicate with human beings today, and, if so, how? This podcast will examine how God today indeed sends every human being many messages, and how can each person detect and understand these messages, according to traditional Jewish sources.

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(58) Does God Send Us Messages Today

What Does Judaism Say About...? ·

2024/11/14

After the age of Jewish prophecy ended, which was the main method of God’s communication to man, does God communicate with human beings today, and, if so, how? This podcast will examine how God today indeed sends every human being many messages, and how can each person detect and understand these messages, according to traditional Jewish sources.

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