9 episodes
The Johan Rene Podcast Johan Rene Schaper
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- Society & Culture
Johan René, a Dutch convert to Judaism, delves into the topics of the philosophy of religion, historical methodology, and the service of Hashem.
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Abulafia & Jazz, the Kabbalah of Combinations (with Jason Caplan)
I am talking to musician Jason Caplan about his approach to Abulafian Mysticism and Music.
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Rav Shagar & Postmodernism (with Levi Morrow)
Talking about the philosophy of the late Rabbi Shimon Gershon Rosenberg ztzl with Levi Morrow.
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Chanukah! Why isn't the book of Maccabees in the Hebrew Bible? With Prof. Malka Simkovich
After shamelessly stuffing my face with Chanukah donuts I unapologetically explored second temple Judaism(s) with Prof. Malka Simkovich, author of 'Discovering Second Temple Literature: The Stories and Scriptures That Shaped Early Judaism'
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Analyze This! Analytic Philosophy and the existence of God (With Dr. Tyron Goldschmidt)
Joined by philosopher and author Dr. Tyron Goldschmidt we talk Analytical Philosophy of Judaism and discuss both strengths and weaknesses of a couple (or so) arguments for God.
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The Jewish-Muslim Interfaith Kumzitz (with Reb Lee Weissman)
Schmoozing about Jewish Muslim relations with Chassidic Interfaith dialoguer Lee Weissman.
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The perplexingly strong hand of Maimonidean primacy (with Mordehai Ish Yemini)
Has Judaism strayed? According to my guest, a Maimonidean par excellence, it has. We talk the importance of Maimonides, the need for recomiting to Judaisms primary sources, and the rejection of Kabbalah.