What Does Judaism Say About...?

Nachum Amsel
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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.

  1. SEASON 1 TRAILER

    Dwarf Tossing and Renouncing One's Dignity

    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.

    6 min

  2. 5 DAYS AGO

    (97) Dwarf Tossing and Renouncing One's Dignity

    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.

    16 min

  3. 20 OCT

    (96) Lottery: Using it to Win and to Determine Fate

    This podcast will examine the precedents of lotteries in scripture, when lotteries are permitted and forbidden  traditional Judaism and why, and whether this activity denies God's involvement in activities in the world or not. It also will examine gambling in Judaism such as sports betting today.

    24 min

  4. SEASON 1 TRAILER

    Lottery: Using it to Win and to Determine Fate

    This podcast will examine the precedents of lotteries in scripture, when lotteries are permitted and forbidden  traditional Judaism and why, and whether this activity denies God's involvement in activities in the world or not. It also will examine gambling in Judaism such as sports betting today.

    9 min

  5. SEASON 1 TRAILER

    Going Beyond What is Required in Judaism – Requirement or a Good Idea?

    If going beyond the law is a requirement of Jewish law itself, then it is no longer "beyond" the law, but, rather, part of the law. This podcast will examine where in Judaism a Jew is required to go beyond the basic law requirement, and why and how it can, nevertheless, remain beyond the law. Numerous practical actions and examples will be discussed.

    8 min

  6. 15 OCT

    (95) Going Beyond What is Required in Judaism – Requirement or a Good Idea?

    If going beyond the law is a requirement of Jewish law itself, then it is no longer "beyond" the law, but, rather, part of the law. This podcast will examine where in Judaism a Jew is required to go beyond the basic law requirement, and why and how it can, nevertheless, remain beyond the law. Numerous practical actions and examples will be discussed.

    13 min

  7. SEASON 1 TRAILER

    Underlying Values and Concepts of Sukkot

    The many laws and customs of Sukkot will be discussed in this podcast, demonstrating their underlying values and ideas. Among the key ideas of Sukkot are unity of the Jewish people, true belief in God and non-Jews as part of the Jewish religion.

    9 min

  8. 29 SEPT

    (94) Underlying Values and Concepts of Sukkot

    The many laws and customs of Sukkot will be discussed in this podcast, demonstrating their underlying values and ideas. Among the key ideas of Sukkot are unity of the Jewish people, true belief in God and non-Jews as part of the Jewish religion.

    32 min
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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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