In this episode of Space Midrash, Jacob discusses the death of Spock in the Start Trek movie, Start Trek Two, Wrath of Kahn. In unpacking some of the plot and motif, Jacob explores how Spock’s funeral scene relates to the Jewish pracitces of Kaddish and Shiva. From there, Jacob probes why he thinks we need […]

4: Sitting Shiva for Spock

This podcast is on a mission to probe and report back on the intersection of Jewish Civilization and the Space Age. From ancient discussions to sci-fi, from conspiracy theories to scientific discoveries to astronauts to ethics, host Jacob Sager irreverently inspires awe and curiosity about space. He's fulfilling a vision for an ethical, artful, and inclusive humanity thriving among the cosmos and he's starting with his own tribe.

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4: Sitting Shiva for Spock

4: Sitting Shiva for Spock