Conversations with Rabbi Dr Akiva Tatz

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Conversations with Rabbi Dr Akiva Tatz

JLE is proud to present ”Conversations with Rabbi Dr Akiva Tatz” presented by Rabbi Mena Reisner. Covering topics such as Relationships, Covid-19, Genetics, Origins of the universe all the way through to everyday current affairs. These 20 minute snippets are the perfect dose of Torah thoughts for the day. Be in touch via podcasts@jle.org.uk with your questions and feedback!

  1. 10/05/2022

    T’shuva - Recreating the Personality

    What is t'shuva? How does it work? What are the steps required for a full repentance? Does t'shuva undo an action? Why do sins become merits after tshuva?

    35 min

  2. 09/24/2022

    Rosh Hashana - New Year, New You

    Why are we coronating God as King on the day of judgement? Why do we do tshuva on Yom Kippur after judgement has been decided? What should we be focusing on on Rosh Hashana?

    28 min

  3. 09/15/2022

    Royalty Today - A Special Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

    Conversations with Rabbi Dr Akiva Tatz

    16 min

  4. 08/30/2022

    The Maharal of Prague

    One of the most important teachers of Jewish Thought in the last 500 years. Hear about his life,  his writings and his philosophy, in a new 2-part series. Plus an exciting opportunity to join Rabbi Tatz for 4 days in Prague this November '22. Link to episodes - www.jle.org.uk/podcast

    2 min

  5. 04/09/2022

    Transplants II - Organs from Deceased Donor

    What should we make of near death experiences? Can one desecrate a body to save a life? Can one break shabbat to restore someones sight? Hearing? Organs like the heart that needs to be taken when still beating, can one transplant if they're legally dead? Which organs is one allowed to transplant from a deceased person?

    40 min

  6. 03/24/2022

    Transplants I- Organs from Living People

    Is one allowed to receive an organ transplant from a non kosher animal? If one receives an ovarian transplant, who's children are they? If one transplants a head or a brain, who are you?! If a person didn't have a heartbeat and comes back to life after CPR, did you save a life or revive the dead? Do they need to remarry their spouse? Did their children inherit their assets? When exactly is the moment of death?

    25 min

  7. 03/10/2022

    Autonomy- Whose life is it anyway?

    Does God allow us to make decisions about our life? If someone doesn't want medical treatment, can one treat without their will? What happens when Jewish Law disagrees with Medical Law?

    29 min

  8. 03/04/2022

    Adar- Does Judaism Have a Sense of Humour?

    What is the purpose of humour? The Torah has many references to laughing- why? Why do Jews have a good sense of humour? Why is Purim a time of hilarity and laughter?

    25 min
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JLE is proud to present ”Conversations with Rabbi Dr Akiva Tatz” presented by Rabbi Mena Reisner. Covering topics such as Relationships, Covid-19, Genetics, Origins of the universe all the way through to everyday current affairs. These 20 minute snippets are the perfect dose of Torah thoughts for the day. Be in touch via podcasts@jle.org.uk with your questions and feedback!

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