Rabbi In The Hot Seat with Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen

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Got burning questions about Judaism, life, or faith? Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen is ready with answers. In each dynamic episode, Rabbi Dov Ber tackles the most compelling questions submitted to Aish by Jews from around the world and all walks of life. No topic is off limits—from ancient traditions to modern dilemmas, from matters of faith to everyday struggles. Real questions. Real answers. Real fast.

  1. 3d ago

    Rabbi Reveals: Is Taking SHROOMS Actually Allowed in Judaism?!

    When this Rabbi says he’ll answer ALL questions…. He means it. Is it okay to take shrooms or ayahuasca for spiritual growth? Why does the world even need non-Jews if it was made for the Jewish people? Why can't you just pray in your own words instead of the siddur? What age are you actually allowed to start learning Kabbalah? Is smoking cigarettes forbidden in Jewish law? And should you trust that gut feeling when you're anxious, or is it lying to you? No filter, no dodging, just real answers to real questions on this episode of Rabbi in the Hot Seat. Send in your questions, and don't forget to like, subscribe, and share! 0:00 – Intro 0:27 – Welcome to Rabbi in the Hot Seat 0:45 – Was the World Created for the Jews? 1:48 – What Does God Want From Me? (Defining a Tzaddik) 3:03 – Why Pray From a Siddur Instead of My Own Words? 5:39 – Why Prayer Is a Team Sport 6:15 – Is There an Age Restriction on Learning Kabbalah? 8:46 – Are Shrooms, Ayahuasca & Psychedelics Allowed in Judaism? 12:27 – Does Judaism Say Anything About Smoking? 13:49 – Should I Trust My Gut Feelings When I'm Stressed?1 15:24 – Closing Thoughts To listen to Rabbi In The Hot Seat on your favorite podcast platform: https://pods.link/rabbiinthehotseat🔔 Subscribe and turn on post notifications so you don’t miss out on any wisdom!✡️ For more Jewish inspiration visit https://www.aish.com – the world's leading Judaism website. 👉🏼 Connect and follow for more Rabbi Dov Ber Wisdom 💫IG: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/rabbidovberofficial/https://www.instagram.com/aishTik Tok: ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@rabbidovberofficial #SelfHelp #LifeAdvice #MasteringLife #Shorts #RabbiDovBerCohen

  2. Aug 12

    Are YOU a Reincarnation? This Rabbi has the Answer!

    Are all humans reincarnated souls? Is it really a mitzvah to stay in a friendship that's dragging you down? And how could the Torah command the destruction of an entire nation?In this episode of Rabbi in the Hot Seat, Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen takes on your questions; from gilgul and Holocaust-era souls returning, to why visiting a grave may not do what you think it does, to the near-impossible bar the Torah sets before a death penalty is ever carried out. Plus: what makes someone a lion, and why aliens don't get a mention.Literally NO QUESTIONS OFF LIMITS!Send in your questions - every one is open for the hot seat.0:00 – Intro 1:03 – Welcome & Episode 1:15 – Is Everyone a Reincarnated Soul? 3:21 – Why Do Jews Visit Graves? 5:06 – Should You Stay Friends with Toxic People? 6:20 – The Command to Destroy Amalek, Explained 8:20 – Is the Torah's Death Penalty Too Extreme? 10:30 – Favorite Age Group to Teach 11:05 – How Do You Become a "Lion"? 12:44 – Why Aren't Aliens or the World to Come in the Torah? 14:57 – OutroTo listen to Rabbi In The Hot Seat on your favorite podcast platform: https://pods.link/rabbiinthehotseat🔔 Subscribe and turn on post notifications so you don’t miss out on any wisdom!✡️ For more Jewish inspiration visit https://www.aish.com – the world's leading Judaism website. 👉🏼 Connect and follow for more Rabbi Dov Ber Wisdom 💫IG: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/rabbidovberofficial/https://www.instagram.com/aishTik Tok: ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@rabbidovberofficial #SelfHelp #LifeAdvice #MasteringLife #Shorts #RabbiDovBerCohen

  3. Aug 5

    He Asked If Sex Is A Reason To Get Married... My Answer Shocked Him

    Rabbi in the Hot Seat is back, taking on your toughest questions. This week: prenups and whether they show a lack of trust, the meaning behind tzitzit and the mystery of the blue thread, exploring Judaism after a surprise ancestry result, whether suffering and physical disability get in the way of growth, whether Jews should only befriend other Jews, whether wanting intimacy is a good enough reason to marry, and what Jewish law says about contraception. Send in your questions and they might be answered in the next episode.Chapters00:00 Intro 00:11 Should you sign a prenup? 01:25 Why do we wear tzitzit? 04:19 Exploring Judaism through an ancestry test 06:20 Does suffering make you stronger? 07:55 Should Jews only befriend other Jews? 08:53 Is intimacy a reason to marry? 10:31 What contraception is allowed? 12:36 Closing thoughtsTo listen to Rabbi In The Hot Seat on your favorite podcast platform: https://pods.link/rabbiinthehotseat🔔 Subscribe and turn on post notifications so you don’t miss out on any wisdom!✡️ For more Jewish inspiration visit https://www.aish.com – the world's leading Judaism website. 👉🏼 Connect and follow for more Rabbi Dov Ber Wisdom 💫IG: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/rabbidovberofficial/https://www.instagram.com/aishTik Tok: ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@rabbidovberofficial #SelfHelp #LifeAdvice #MasteringLife #Shorts #RabbiDovBerCohen

  4. Jul 27

    The Crazy Story of How This Rabbi Met His Wife

    For the first time EVER - Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen shares the full, unfiltered story of how he met and married his wife. From a missed flight in South Africa to a dream shared a year before they'd even met. Along the way there's a disapproving rabbi, lots of dreaming, and a bus ride confession that nearly ended it all. Rabbi Dov Ber closes with the five things he believes actually make a marriage work, and an invite to the world's biggest Jewish speed dating event, run by Aish and 70 other organisations.Sign up here: tubav2026.com/aishrdbc00:00 – Finding your other half00:27 – The girl who missed her flight01:42 – Why religious dating works03:52 – The rabbi who called it off05:14 – The bus ride scare05:48 – The five keys to a lasting marriageTo listen to Rabbi In The Hot Seat on your favorite podcast platform: https://pods.link/rabbiinthehotseat🔔 Subscribe and turn on post notifications so you don’t miss out on any wisdom!✡️ For more Jewish inspiration visit https://www.aish.com – the world's leading Judaism website. 👉🏼 Connect and follow for more Rabbi Dov Ber Wisdom 💫IG: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/rabbidovberofficial/https://www.instagram.com/aishTik Tok: ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@rabbidovberofficial #SelfHelp #LifeAdvice #MasteringLife #Shorts #RabbiDovBerCohen

  5. Jul 22

    How to make this Tisha B’Av the Last One Ever!

    A special Tisha B'Av edition of Rabbi in the Hot Seat. This isn't the usual Q&A format, it's a raw, personal reflection on the pain of Jewish division and what the fast day is really mourning. From the meaning behind sinat chinam to a personal story about a father's shiva, a reform bar mitzvah and a painful encounter afterwards, this episode makes the case that redemption starts with understanding the Jews we disagree with most, not agreeing with them. Two practical steps, a story about starfish on a beach, and an honest admission of struggling to stay hopeful.00:00 Intro: A Special Tisha B'Av Edition 00:50 Why We Fast: The Real Hunger 02:02 The Root of Our Brokenness 03:05 Rabbi Akiva's Students and a Second Chance 04:04 A Dream: Protester, Soldier, Policeman, Kibbutznik Together 05:08 Fire and Water: Understanding Without Agreeing 06:27 A Father's Shiva in a Reform Synagogue 09:53 Returning for a Bar Mitzvah, and a Painful Comment 11:34 Loving Without Agreeing 12:27 Losing Hope, and Finding It Again 13:08 The Starfish on the Beach 14:18 Two Practical Steps 15:19 Closing MessageTo listen to Rabbi In The Hot Seat on your favorite podcast platform: https://pods.link/rabbiinthehotseat🔔 Subscribe and turn on post notifications so you don’t miss out on any wisdom!✡️ For more Jewish inspiration visit https://www.aish.com – the world's leading Judaism website. 👉🏼 Connect and follow for more Rabbi Dov Ber Wisdom 💫IG: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/rabbidovberofficial/https://www.instagram.com/aishTik Tok: ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@rabbidovberofficial #SelfHelp #LifeAdvice #MasteringLife #Shorts #RabbiDovBerCohen

  6. Jul 15

    A Rabbi Stole £300 From a Pub. Here's What he Did 10 Years Later

    Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen is back and taking on your toughest questions about responsibility, victimhood and freedom. Can you be a genuine victim and still be responsible for your future? Where's the line between compassion and enabling someone? If God controls everything, what are we actually accountable for? Plus: a true story about stealing from a pub, and why real freedom might be the opposite of what you think it is.00:00 Intro01:03 Is being a victim the same as taking control of your life?02:14 What's the difference between compassion and enabling?03:00 How do you deal with guilt over past sexual promiscuity?05:58 Is taking responsibility the key to freedom?07:04 Why do we avoid taking responsibility?07:50 Is God in control of everything, including our choices?09:52 Does everyone want to be the hero of their own story?11:08 Should parents apologise to their children?12:06 What's the simplest way to stop blaming others?14:13 OutroTo listen to Rabbi In The Hot Seat on your favorite podcast platform: https://pods.link/rabbiinthehotseat🔔 Subscribe and turn on post notifications so you don’t miss out on any wisdom!✡️ For more Jewish inspiration visit https://www.aish.com – the world's leading Judaism website. 👉🏼 Connect and follow for more Rabbi Dov Ber Wisdom 💫IG: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/rabbidovberofficial/https://www.instagram.com/aishTik Tok: ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@rabbidovberofficial #SelfHelp #LifeAdvice #MasteringLife #Shorts #RabbiDovBerCohen

  7. Jul 8

    Was Michael Jordan Actually a FAILURE? Rabbi Explains REAL Success

    Was Michael Jordan actually successful? Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen takes on the hot seat to answer your toughest questions about success, failure, fame and following your dreams. He breaks down why society's version of success is broken, why hustle culture can be a trap, and why comparing yourself to others is destroying your happiness. Plus: his unfiltered take on whether the greatest basketball player of all time actually won at life.Got a question for the next Rabbi in the Hot Seat? Drop it in the comments.Subscribe for more real conversations on Judaism, purpose and living a better life.00:00 Intro: Living a happy, healthy, holy life 00:53 How do you define success? 01:18 What makes a "successful life"? 01:56 What actually makes something meaningful? 03:14 How to deal with failure 04:51 Was Michael Jordan a failure? (clip reaction) 09:21 Is it wrong to want fame? 11:37 How to stop comparing yourself on social media 15:20 Is hustle culture inspiring or toxic? 16:10 Is "follow your dreams" bad advice? 17:56 The Rabbi Zusya story 20:17 What real success actually meansTo listen to Rabbi In The Hot Seat on your favorite podcast platform: https://pods.link/rabbiinthehotseat🔔 Subscribe and turn on post notifications so you don’t miss out on any wisdom!✡️ For more Jewish inspiration visit https://www.aish.com – the world's leading Judaism website. 👉🏼 Connect and follow for more Rabbi Dov Ber Wisdom 💫IG: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/rabbidovberofficial/https://www.instagram.com/aishTik Tok: ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@rabbidovberofficial #SelfHelp #LifeAdvice #MasteringLife #Shorts #RabbiDovBerCohen

  8. Jul 1

    Does Loving Sleep Mean Something Is Wrong With Your Life?!

    If getting into bed is the highlight of your day, this one is for you. Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen takes the hot seat to answer your questions on sleep, happiness and what we are really doing when we close our eyes at night. From baseline happiness and the soul's relationship to rest, to waking up like a lion and the deeper meaning of sleep as trust in Hashem, this episode will change how you think about your alarm clock.Like, subscribe and send us your questions for the next episode.00:00 Intro 00:32 What is the key to happiness? 02:13 Why do we love sleeping? 02:52 How many hours of sleep do you need? 03:38 How to need less sleep 05:19 How do I wake up early? 07:01 The spiritual purpose of sleep 08:26 Final thoughtsTo listen to Rabbi In The Hot Seat on your favorite podcast platform: https://pods.link/rabbiinthehotseat🔔 Subscribe and turn on post notifications so you don’t miss out on any wisdom!✡️ For more Jewish inspiration visit https://www.aish.com – the world's leading Judaism website. 👉🏼 Connect and follow for more Rabbi Dov Ber Wisdom 💫IG: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/rabbidovberofficial/https://www.instagram.com/aishTik Tok: ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@rabbidovberofficial #SelfHelp #LifeAdvice #MasteringLife #Shorts #RabbiDovBerCohen

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Got burning questions about Judaism, life, or faith? Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen is ready with answers. In each dynamic episode, Rabbi Dov Ber tackles the most compelling questions submitted to Aish by Jews from around the world and all walks of life. No topic is off limits—from ancient traditions to modern dilemmas, from matters of faith to everyday struggles. Real questions. Real answers. Real fast.

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