The Jewish View of Child Abuse
What Does Judaism Say About...?
Child sexual abuse is a hideous crime present in all societies, even in the Jewish community. This podcast will discuss how to deal with alleged perpetrators when clear evidence of the crime is almost impossible to come by. Is a child’s accusation enough to destroy an adult’s life? Should a rabbi be consulted before going to the police? These and other questions will be analyzed through traditional Jewish sources.
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(101) The Jewish View of Child Abuse
What Does Judaism Say About...?
Child sexual abuse is a hideous crime present in all societies, even in the Jewish community. This podcast will discuss how to deal with alleged perpetrators when clear evidence of the crime is almost impossible to come by. Is a child’s accusation enough to destroy an adult’s life? Should a rabbi be consulted before going to the police? These and other questions will be analyzed through traditional Jewish sources.
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The Normative Jewish View of The Golem
What Does Judaism Say About...?
In Jewish legend, the mythical In Jewish tradition, the Golem is a creature formed from inanimate matter, and brought to life through mystical means, often involving Hebrew letters and divine names. The concept of the Golem is rooted in Kabbalistic mysticism. This podcast will examine how seriously the Rabbis believed or did not believe in such creatures and why, and what are the practical implications such as would a Golem be counted for a Minyan-quorum in a synagogue. It will also analyze the underlying uniqueness of human beings.
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(100) The Normative Jewish View of The Golem
What Does Judaism Say About...?
In Jewish legend, the mythical In Jewish tradition, the Golem is a creature formed from inanimate matter, and brought to life through mystical means, often involving Hebrew letters and divine names. The concept of the Golem is rooted in Kabbalistic mysticism. This podcast will examine how seriously the Rabbis believed or did not believe in such creatures and why, and what are the practical implications such as would a Golem be counted for a Minyan-quorum in a synagogue. It will also analyze the underlying uniqueness of human beings.
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Jewish Concepts of Kaddish and Its Importance
What Does Judaism Say About...?
The Kaddish prayer, recited numerous times in each Jewish prayer service, but only in the synagogue, is a mourner’s prayer on one of tis forms, even though death is not mentioned in the prayer. This podcast will help explain the specific importance of this prayer, its meaning, why it is in the Aramaic language and not in Hebrew, and why only recited in a community setting.
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(99) Jewish Concepts of Kaddish and Its Importance
What Does Judaism Say About...?
The Kaddish prayer, recited numerous times in each Jewish prayer service, but only in the synagogue, is a mourner’s prayer on one of tis forms, even though death is not mentioned in the prayer. This podcast will help explain the specific importance of this prayer, its meaning, why it is in the Aramaic language and not in Hebrew, and why only recited in a community setting.
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Jealousy
What Does Judaism Say About...?
The podcast will specifically define jealousy and coveting in Judaism, why it is forbidden, how to prevent it, and why it is considered the “worst sin in the Torah”. It will also show how and why God could be jealous and how there is both bad and good jealousy within traditional Judaism.
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(98) Jealousy
What Does Judaism Say About...?
The podcast will specifically define jealousy and coveting in Judaism, why it is forbidden, how to prevent it, and why it is considered the “worst sin in the Torah”. It will also show how and why God could be jealous and how there is both bad and good jealousy within traditional Judaism.
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Dwarf Tossing and Renouncing One's Dignity
What Does Judaism Say About...?
A very popular but controversial game in bars in the 1990s was “dwarf-tossing, i.e., who could through padded little people the farthest. If the little person agrees and is paid, is there anything morally wrong with this practice. This podcast will examine the implications from Jewish sources and the implications for human dignity for every human being.
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(97) Dwarf Tossing and Renouncing One's Dignity
What Does Judaism Say About...?
A very popular but controversial game in bars in the 1990s was “dwarf-tossing, i.e., who could through padded little people the farthest. If the little person agrees and is paid, is there anything morally wrong with this practice. This podcast will examine the implications from Jewish sources and the implications for human dignity for every human being.
info_outlineIn Jewish legend, the mythical In Jewish tradition, the Golem is a creature formed from inanimate matter, and brought to life through mystical means, often involving Hebrew letters and divine names. The concept of the Golem is rooted in Kabbalistic mysticism. This podcast will examine how seriously the Rabbis believed or did not believe in such creatures and why, and what are the practical implications such as would a Golem be counted for a Minyan-quorum in a synagogue. It will also analyze the underlying uniqueness of human beings.