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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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09:33

Christianity and Judaism

What Does Judaism Say About...? ·

2026/02/17

In the last 60 years proselytizing movements such as "Jews for Jesus" have tried to show that a Jew can remain Jewish but can still be a good Christian. Although Christianity is an offshoot of Judaism, this podcast will show ten fundamental differences between the two religions and how the gap between the two cannot be bridged

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(113) Christianity and Judaism

What Does Judaism Say About...? ·

2026/02/17

In the last 60 years proselytizing movements such as "Jews for Jesus" have tried to show that a Jew can remain Jewish but can still be a good Christian. Although Christianity is an offshoot of Judaism, this podcast will show ten fundamental differences between the two religions and how the gap between the two cannot be bridged

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10:03

Choices and Freedom

What Does Judaism Say About...? ·

2026/02/10

Although most people wish to be totally free in the way they live their lives, everyone agrees that total freedom (including the ability to harm others) must be restricted. This podcast will discuss which freedoms and which restrictions and proper, the unique Jewish definition of freedom, why more restrictions can often make a person feel freer, and where in traditional Judaism a Jew is totally free and where is he or she restricted.

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(112) Choices and Freedom

What Does Judaism Say About...? ·

2026/02/10

Although most people wish to be totally free in the way they live their lives, everyone agrees that total freedom (including the ability to harm others) must be restricted. This podcast will discuss which freedoms and which restrictions and proper, the unique Jewish definition of freedom, why more restrictions can often make a person feel freer, and where in traditional Judaism a Jew is totally free and where is he or she restricted.

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(111) Hypocrisy in Judaism

What Does Judaism Say About...? ·

2026/02/07

Even though most people loathe hypocrites who act in one manner while believing something completely different, hypocrisy is rampant in western society. Why is that true? This podcast will analyze this concept from a Jewish perspective and why this behavior is so detestable in Judaism.

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09:44

Hypocrisy in Judaism

What Does Judaism Say About...? ·

2026/02/07

Even though most people loathe hypocrites who act in one manner while believing something completely different, hypocrisy is rampant in western society. Why is that true? This podcast will analyze this concept from a Jewish perspective and why this behavior is so detestable in Judaism.

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10:34

The Jewish View of Pain

What Does Judaism Say About...? ·

2026/01/26

Pain is something that all people try to shy away from and avoid if possible, and yet, is experienced by every living being. This podcast will analyze pain from the Jewish perspective and show that it is not only necessary but is also a positive part of life, based on the traditional sources.

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(110) The Jewish View of Pain

What Does Judaism Say About...? ·

2026/01/26

Pain is something that all people try to shy away from and avoid if possible, and yet, is experienced by every living being. This podcast will analyze pain from the Jewish perspective and show that it is not only necessary but is also a positive part of life, based on the traditional sources.

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10:25

Judging Everything Favorably in Judaism – ‎ Good Idea...

What Does Judaism Say About...? ·

2026/01/19

It is almost human nature that when something goes wrong, we attribute fault to others, even when alternative explanations are available and often the reality. Judaism and its sources clearly want a Jew to think good of other people in all situations; especially then various explanations are possible. Is this just a good idea or actually required of an observant Jew? This podcast will analyze this idea and resolve these and other questions, based on traditional sources.

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29:49

(109) Judging Everything Favorably in Judaism – ‎...

What Does Judaism Say About...? ·

2026/01/19

It is almost human nature that when something goes wrong, we attribute fault to others, even when alternative explanations are available and often the reality. Judaism and its sources clearly want a Jew to think good of other people in all situations; especially then various explanations are possible. Is this just a good idea or actually required of an observant Jew? This podcast will analyze this idea and resolve these and other questions, based on traditional sources.

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(108) The Ethics of Torture in Judaism

What Does Judaism Say About...? ·

2026/01/12

Although abhorred by most people, evil people have used torture since the beginning of time and continue to udo so today. Why? This podcast will discuss the concept of torture, torture against Jews through the ages, and debate if it is ever permissible, especially when there is a ticking bomb situation and torture is the only way to save lives.

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09:13

The Ethics of Torture in Judaism

What Does Judaism Say About...? ·

2026/01/12

Although abhorred by most people, evil people have used torture since the beginning of time and continue to udo so today. Why? This podcast will discuss the concept of torture, torture against Jews through the ages, and debate if it is ever permissible, especially when there is a ticking bomb situation and torture is the only way to save lives.

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10:19

Downloading Songs and Videos from the Internet – What...

What Does Judaism Say About...? ·

2026/01/05

Many or most people, who would never steal any tangible object from a store, believe it is not violating ethics or the law to download copyrighted material from the Internet, such as songs or books, without paying for it. Is downloading considered stealing, especially when there is virtually no chance of ever "getting caught" and "everybody does it"? In this podcast, this question will be discussed from a Jewish perspective based on ancient sources as well as contemporary Rabbis.

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(107) Downloading Songs and Videos from the Internet...

What Does Judaism Say About...? ·

2026/01/05

Many or most people, who would never steal any tangible object from a store, believe it is not violating ethics or the law to download copyrighted material from the Internet, such as songs or books, without paying for it. Is downloading considered stealing, especially when there is virtually no chance of ever "getting caught" and "everybody does it"? In this podcast, this question will be discussed from a Jewish perspective based on ancient sources as well as contemporary Rabbis.

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09:25

Should We Give Honor To a Leader Who Sinned?

What Does Judaism Say About...? ·

2025/12/29

Almost every democratic country, including the United States and Israel, has leaders and even presidents who broke the law and sinned, and some even went to jail. After this punishment, how does Judaism instruct people to view these leaders? Should they be honored because of their past service, or ignored completely because of their sin? This podcast will show how traditional Jewish sources have much to teach us about this sensitive and current issue.

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20:39

(106) Should We Give Honor To a Leader Who Sinned?

What Does Judaism Say About...? ·

2025/12/29

Almost every democratic country, including the United States and Israel, has leaders and even presidents who broke the law and sinned, and some even went to jail. After this punishment, how does Judaism instruct people to view these leaders? Should they be honored because of their past service, or ignored completely because of their sin? This podcast will show how traditional Jewish sources have much to teach us about this sensitive and current issue.

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(105) Reincarnation in Judaism

What Does Judaism Say About...? ·

2025/12/23

This podcast will show the specific Jewish belief of Gilgul (a circle), how human souls come back to life. It will discuss various views and specifics within Judaism, allusions from the scripture, and the great disputes between many prominent Rabbis who vehemently disagree with the entire concept within Judaism and why, and how and why other Rabbis fully support the Gilgul idea.

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Reincarnation in Judaism

What Does Judaism Say About...? ·

2025/12/23

This podcast will show the specific Jewish belief of Gilgul (a circle), how human souls come back to life. It will discuss various views and specifics within Judaism, allusions from the scripture, and the great disputes between many prominent Rabbis who vehemently disagree with the entire concept within Judaism and why, and how and why other Rabbis fully support the Gilgul idea.

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Revenge in Judaism: Is It Ever Justified?

What Does Judaism Say About...? ·

2025/12/15

This podcast will discuss the emotion of revenge, and why it is so intense in human beings. It will explain why it is forbidden in Judaism, and the nuances of the two forms of revenge mentioned in the Torah. It will also reveal the exceptions – when revenge is indeed permitted in traditional Judaism and why.

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(104) Revenge in Judaism: Is It Ever Justified?

What Does Judaism Say About...? ·

2025/12/15

This podcast will discuss the emotion of revenge, and why it is so intense in human beings. It will explain why it is forbidden in Judaism, and the nuances of the two forms of revenge mentioned in the Torah. It will also reveal the exceptions – when revenge is indeed permitted in traditional Judaism and why.

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