So, what does Judaism say about...?

Rabbi Meir Bier | Rabbi Rick Fox
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Join two rabbis at the University of Pennsylvania, one a Wharton Business School graduate, the other a yeshiva-trained master Talmudist, exploring Torah Judaism's perspective on just about everything in life.

  1. 06/25/2024

    Prayer 1 | Significance of Minyan (communal prayer), Hebrew & Aramaic

    Rabbi Bier and Rabbi Fox kick off their Prayer series by discussing the power and significance of communal vs. individual prayer, or Minyan, as well as why it is important to pray in Hebrew vs. any other language, and finally the secret to the Aramaic aspects of our Jewish liturgy.

    28 min

  2. 06/20/2024

    Gratitude to America | July 4

    Rabbi Bier and Rabbi Fox discuss the special obligation for Jewish people to express gratitude to the Unites States as our host country, and how Torah institutions have thrived here since the founding of the country. Happy July 4!

    26 min

  3. 03/08/2024

    Purim & Drinking

    Rabbi Bier and Rabbi Fox discuss the unique mitzvah of drinking to intoxication on Purim.

    22 min

  4. 03/08/2024

    Blessings of the Shema | Creating Good & Evil

    Rabbi Bier and Rabbi Fox unpack the introductory blessings to the Shema declaration that are recited daily in the morning prayer service. It is the longest blessing in Jewish liturgy, and includes deciphering the idea that God created good and evil, and that they in fact are both rooted and sourced from God.

    24 min

  5. 02/16/2024

    Demons

    Rabbi Bier and Rabbi Fox discuss the Jewish sources for the existence of demons, including in the Torah itself, as well as the approach many authoritative commentaries have taken to the literal, physical, metaphysical, or allegorical existence of demons. Enjoy! (another shoutout to Rebecca!)

    32 min

  6. 02/12/2024

    Who wrote the Prophets and Writings (and who cares?) | TaNaCH authors

    Rabbi Bier and Rabbi Fox discuss the debate about who wrote the books of Prophets and Writings, including the works of King Solomon and King David. A fascinating discussion, as it is not as obvious as it seems, and how this has lead to an overly academic approach to these moral teachings. (Shoutout to Rebecca!)

    36 min

  7. 12/22/2023

    'Tis the season! | Gift-giving in Judaism | Chanukah and beyond

    Rabbi Bier and Rabbi Fox discuss the age-old practice of exchanging and giving gifts at seasoned times, like Chanukah and anniversaries. Is giving and receiving gifts a Jewish value or a copy-cat keep up with the Joneses attempt to be like other cultures we see in America?

    24 min

  8. 12/22/2023

    Kohanim (Priests) | Role Models vs. Leadership

    Rabbi Bier and Rabbi Fox discuss the priests of the Jewish nation, the Kohanim, and their unique position as role models as opposed to leaders or kings of the nation. What was special about Kohanim during the times when the Temple stood and how does that carried out today in our times? Are Kohanim special today?

    21 min
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  • Creator
    Rabbi Meir Bier | Rabbi Rick Fox
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    122
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Rabbi Meir Bier | Rabbi Rick Fox
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    So, what does Judaism say about...?