Not a Rabbi Aaron Benedict

As always, a thank you to Logan for the intro music.
In this episode, we will discuss the topic of conversion and what it takes to convert and be an Orthodox Jew.
Links
* Ask A Jew Episode about conversion
* Tim Whatley Converting (link to YouTube)
* Blues Brothers Shrimp Cocktail Scene (Link to YouTube)


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In this episode of the podcast, we deal with some feedback asking about Jewish identity and what that exactly means. We also talk about what Shabbos is like and what my favorite part of Shabbos is.
Links
* A Letter in the Scroll
* Get rid of the Mezuzah?
* Yeshiva flying the Israeli Flag


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The podcast (and Museletter this coming Wednesday) returns with a discussion about “Passover Programs” and why people would go on one.
News Links
* Ancient Israel’s Tyrian Purple Factory
* Numbers 15:39
* How the first Orthodox Jew in an MLB organization is making it work
* Jacob Steinmetz’s Minor League Stats
Other Links
A Sample of Passover Programs
* https://www.totallyjewishtravel.com/passover_resorts/
* https://www.passoverlistings.com/


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As always thanks to Logan for the intro music
A whole lot of talk about prayer and what prayer means to a Jew.
News Articles
What Jews Mean to America




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This week we take a high-level look into Jewish Law and how looking at it explains the old saying “Two Jews, three opinions”.
* Intro music by Logan Eastman
News Articles
* https://dailycaller.com/2024/02/14/jewish-rabbi-files-lawsuit-against-county-officials-for-imposing-massive-fines-over-religious-gatherings/
* https://www.ou.org/kosher-mres-for-the-idf-made-with-texan-love/
Other Links
* Check out the poll!


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This week our main topic is an old one but not one we have covered on the podcast. The question goes like this - If the Torah is moral why is slavery allowed?
Feedback
From the wife:
svardim (sic) come from Western Europe too - Italy,France, Spain, Portugal Ashkanasim are from Eastern Europe
News Links
* https://www.camera.org/article/new-york-times-erases-hostages-from-soccer-players-gesture-calls-it-a-war-message/
* https://forward.com/fast-forward/578155/providence-rhode-island-orthodox-jewish-50000-incentive/
* https://mosaicmagazine.com/picks/history-ideas/2024/01/the-oldest-known-portrayal-of-the-story-of-deborah-on-a-synagogue-floor/

Other Links
* https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/does-the-bible-condone-slavery/
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