E Pluribus Unum

Celebrate Purim with E Pluribus Unum podcast. This joyous, Jewish holiday is more than costumes and candy. There are lessons applicable to our daily lives, including focusing on the positive and having the courage to speak up for what is right.

Young Adult dystopian novels ask all the big questions of life. This episode focuses on Matched, by Ally Condie, which explores the question of safety vs. liberty. This conversation is particularly resonant in times of COVID; but, these two concepts are often in conflict, and striking a balance is key.

ABC's Cougartown has more to offer then self-aware title cards and cameos by "Friends" actors. It also stokes philosophical questions about the role of entertainment on shaping the culture and the difference between being "spiritual" and "religious."

Happy Lunar New Year! Happy Valentine's Day & Presidents Day! Let's revel in all the celebrations. We also talk about the recent "cancelling" of Gina Carano & Morgan Wallen, why we should all be careful before using the Holocaust as a reference point, and the importance of public figures having privacy.

Parsha Mishpatim is filled with laws regarding slavery, murder, theft, etc. What can we learn from the fact that this parsha follows the giving of the Ten Commandments? We go in depth on capital punishment, slavery, and an eye for an eye. Plus, some of the other commandments in this week's Torah portion.

We can all list the Ten Commandments (probably). This episode is about understanding the significance and meaning of the big Ten. Plus, Moses' father-in-law's influence on our modern-day court structure. 

We have our first interview on E Pluribus Unum! My mom joins me for a conversation on how she became conservative, how her Judaism impacts her views on life, and the (often wrong) perceptions people have of conservatives. Plus, she shares her hobbies, what animates her, and the danger of EVER using superlatives.

Conservatives are often misunderstood because their motivations are questioned and their ideas dismissed. We break down some of the common accusations leveled at conservatives and explain the conservative perspective on everything from climate change to abortion. Plus, proposed changes to CA curriculum require action if we want students to be taught to think, not how to think.

Can the Jews's exodus from Egypt teach American society how to deal with its own history of slavery? The answer is a resounding yes. Plus, find out the real name of the Red Sea.

Thoughts on the inauguration and the capitol riots. Exploring why we have constant exposure to news and how it affects us. Of course, a Torah thought on how to conduct our lives.