Parashat Yitro 5782: Is the Idolatry a Relevant Category for Contemporary Life

Description: In this week's podcast, Rabbi Mike Uram tackles Parashat Yitro noting that the first of the 10 Commandments is one that prohibits idolatry. Is this a relevant issue today? Mike explores what made the Torah and the Rabbis so afraid of idol worship and looks at some classical and contemporary sources to develop a more contemporary definition of idolatry, one that is more relevant and meaningful for today.

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Rabbi Mike Uram - Pardes North America CVEO, Faculty and Host for Pardes from Jerusalem

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Arlene Harel – Faculty Coordinator

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Enjoy the outdoors in the ways that bring you happiness, calmness, and a sense of wonder at the many manifestations of the Divine's creations.

Production by Rabbi Adam Titcher, Director of Digital Media

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Professor Rabbi Dalia Max - Lecturer

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The Sidney and Miriam Brettler Memorial Series 2021 | 5781

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Professor Rabbi Dalia Max - Lecturer

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