When looking at images from the James Webb Telescope, you can feel very small. Are there connections to this technological wonder and Judaism? Tune in and find out.

In today's hustle and bustle world, it feels as if multitasking is a must-have capability - however, it's actually one of the least productive things you can do... and believe it or not, there's actually a Jewish perspective on multitasking! Tune in to this week's episode to find out what the Torah and Talmud have to say about multitasking in the 21st Century.

Communities are only as strong as their weakest links. To better deal with social challenges, communities from all walks of life have social safety nets. In this episode we discuss how the social safety nets work in the Jewish Community - and perhaps where they might need some help.

The act of teshuvah during the ten days of awe is an especially important concept. It's like hitting the reset button. In this week's episode, we unpack what this custom is all about, how it applies to us today, and how it's an intrinsic part of a healthy social structure in our lives. Join us for an in-depth discussion of the meaning of teshuvah and how it applies to our lives today.

As we enter the High Holidays of Tishre, Rosh Hashanah looms large as the new year approaches. One thing that symbolizes the holy day is the sound of the shofar. These sounds are ancient. They call us to prayer - but they mean so much more. Listen in to a discussion of the symbolism that comes from the shofar sounds in this week's episode.

Israel has become the land of new companies - a veritable start-up nation. Start-up companies - especially in technology - has become an incubator for companies that are working healthcare, technology and so many other things. Come and listen to a discussion about the "Start-up Nation!".

It's hard to believe, but this is our 52nd episode. We've been running the podcast for a full year. And as this is the Hebrew month of Elul, we are going to look back on our discussions, the highs, lows, and more entertaining moments of the podcast.

Thank you for your time in joining us every week for the past year.

Enjoy!

Rabbi Daniel Cohen and

Dr. Steven Labkoff

As our population ages, and we have more and more medical complications from things like diabetes and other medical conditions, there is a growing need for organ donation. But what does Judaism have to say about organ transplantation? It is a very complex topic - one we will only scratch the surface of in this podcast. Issues like living donors vs cadaveric donors is discussed, as is the Halachic Organ Donation Program (HOD).

Family rifts are among the most challenging and toxic issues that many of us have to deal with in life. Family Rifts are very common... they crop up at times over big or small issues. They tend to help no one and damage others caught in the crossfire. Today, Rabbi Cohen and I try to unpack how to handle family rifts on this week's edition of Judaism in the 21st Century.

Understanding how to distinguish things is one of the most important things G-d has imparted to Humanity. Understanding how to distinguish things like right from wrong is only the basics of this power. Understanding things like "existing" vs "living" is a far more subtle and important power. In today's podcast, we discuss the power of being able to distinguish things... Right from wrong is only the very beginning of the discussion. Join us for this complicated, yet important discussion.