Rabbi, Is Pot Kosher?

Rabbi, Is Pot Kosher? episodes:

• 12.08.2020

  How Jewish was John Lennon?

  The rabbis discuss John Lennon's legacy.

  
• 11.19.2020

  How should Jews celebrate Thanksgiving?

  The rabbis debate whether Thanksgiving is also a Jewish holiday.

  
• 10.29.2020

  Is democracy a Jewish value?

  The rabbis discuss the upcoming election and explore whether Judaism values democracy.

  
• 09.17.2020

  Rosh Hashana in COVID

  The rabbis discuss the highs and lows of the upcoming holiday.

  
• 09.03.2020

  Are Vegan Restaurants Kosher?

  The rabbis discuss Jewish attitudes towards veganism.

  
• 08.20.2020

  The Torah of Joe Biden

  The rabbis discuss the DNC and Joe's biblical doppelganger.

  
• 08.13.2020

  The Death of Rabbi Steinsaltz

  The rabbis discuss the recent death of Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz.

  
• 01.14.2020

  What is the Torah of the Oscar Movies 2019?

  What is the Torah of the Oscar Movies 2019? by Rabbi Avram Mlotek & Rabbi Jon Leener

  
• 09.09.2019

  How Might We Remember 9/11?

  In this episode of Rabbi, Is Pot Kosher, the rabbis visit the legacy of 9/11 and wonder how we might remember in effective ways 18 years later.

  
• 09.09.2019

  What Does The Shofar's Sound Mean To You?

  In Season 4, Episode 3, the rabbis share what the shofar's sound means to them this high holiday season.

  
• 08.22.2019

  What Makes A Disloyal Jew?

  Season 4, Episode 2 the rabbis of Rabbi, Is Pot Kosher? take on the 45th President's claim that voting Democrat makes a Jew disloyal.

  
• 08.22.2019

  Should Jeffrey Epstein Get A Jewish Funeral?

  Season 4 premiers with this brand new episode of Rabbi, Is Pot Kosher as the rabbis reunite and ask: when has someone trespassed too far?

  
• 04.04.2019

  Can Anyone Become A Rabbi?

  In Season 3, Episode 3 of Rabbi, Is Pot Kosher the rabbis explore what it takes to be a rabbi and who qualifies for this position.

  
• 04.01.2019

  Do The Restrictive Laws of Milk and Meat Apply To Making Out?

  In Season 3, Episode 2 of Rabbi Is Pot Kosher the rabbis take a question from the listeners on making out and eating.

  
• 04.01.2019

  Does Your Presence Affirm Where You Are?

  In this episode of Rabbi Is Pot Kosher, the rabbis explore whether or not rabbinic presence in certain situations - weddings, synagogues, rallies - affirms those very spaces.

  
• 02.25.2019

  How Jewish Were The Oscars?

  In the Season Finale of Season 2 of Rabbi Is Pot Kosher the rabbis explore the Jewish themes of the best picture nominations of the Oscars.

  
• 02.25.2019

  America and Israel; Jewish Supremacy?

  On this episode of Rabbi, Is Pot Kosher, the rabbis explore the Israeli Jewish extremist group, Jewish Power, and wonder what American Jewish reactions ought to be.

  
• 02.06.2019

  Is Joy A Jewish Value?

  On this new Hebrew month of Adar, the rabbis step into emotionality and explore joy together.

  
• 02.06.2019

  The (Spiritual) State of the Union

  While the President of the United States addressed Congress and the country, the rabbis took a stab at the spiritual state of the union too.

  
• 01.31.2019

  Deeds or Creeds?

  In Season 2, Episode 16 the rabbis return to the weekly Torah portion for an ancient debate: deeds or creeds?

  
• 01.31.2019

  What Are We Remembering?

  In Episode 15 of Season 2, the rabbis explore International Holocaust Remembrance Day and wonder, what are we remembering exactly?

  
• 01.03.2019

  Is It Kosher To Leave Birthright for Political Reasons?

  In this episode of Rabbi, Is Pot Kosher the rabbis explore the recent controversy around students leaving Birthright Israel trips out of political opposition while addressing the Jewish relationship with free food.

  
• 01.03.2019

  Are Holocaust Jokes Kosher?

  Is it kosher for Louis CK to make Holocaust jokes? What about Larry David? Tune in to hear the rabbis discuss whether or not Holocaust jokes are kosher.

  
• 12.27.2018

  Is There Free Will?

  Free will? Divine Providence? The rabbis weigh in on this timeless question.

  
• 12.20.2018

  Can A Jew Go To A Christmas Dinner?

  In Season 2, Episode 11, the rabbis return to Christmas taking a question from one of you, dear listeners, and ponder: Can a Jew Go To A Christmas Dinner?

  
• 12.20.2018

  Why Fast For Ancient Tragedies?

  Tune in to hear the rabbis explore the significance of ancient tragedies, particularly those related to the Land of Israel. What's their meaning for today?

  
• 12.06.2018

  Is Hanukkah The Jewish Christmas?

  On this episode of Rabbi, Is Pot Kosher, the rabbis celebrate their podcast's arrival on the Top 200 Jewish Podcast list and ask: Is Hanukkah just a Jewish Christmas?

  
• 11.13.2018

  What Goes Around Comes Around?

  In Season 2, Episode 8 of Rabbi, Is Pot Kosher the rabbis explore the rabbinic saying, "The stories of the ancestors are symbols for the children," and ask where free choice dwells as we inherit family legacies.

  
• 11.13.2018

  What's The Jewish Response To Anti-Semitism?

  Season 2: Episode 7: The rabbis discuss the growing Anti-Semitism in America, especially post the Pittsburgh massacre, and wonder: what is the Jewish response?

  
• 11.04.2018

  Jews and Genders?

  The rabbis explore gender norms and roles in Judaism.

  
• 10.15.2018

  What Do Jews Do Without The Holidays?

  The Jewish High Holidays are over. Now what?

  
• 10.15.2018

  Are Tattoos Kosher?

  The rabbis explore the relationship between Jews and tattoos.

  
• 09.13.2018

  Is everyone forgivable?

  On this episode the rabbis explore the notion of forgiveness in the era of #MeToo. Also, what foods are a must have after Yom Kippur?

  
• 07.11.2018

  Is There God in New York City Real Estate?

  In episode 2, the rabbis wonder where God and spirituality dwells in the New York City real estate market. They explore the challenges and hopes of moving, in general, as they settle into their own new apartments making them home.

  
• 07.11.2018

  Is It Kosher for politicians to use the Bible?

  Season 2 begins and the rabbis are back, exploring in this episode how politicians use, misuse, or even abuse the Bible.

  
• 05.10.2018

  Rabbi, Is Pot Kosher?

  In the Season 1 finale of Rabbi, Is Pot Kosher, the rabbis finally explore the long awaited question: is marijuana kosher? And, if so, what's the blessing for weed?

  
• 05.10.2018

  Do Jews Believe In Reincarnation?

  After a brief hiatus, the rabbis return to ponder aloud one of the most ancient queries: what's the deal with reincarnation and do Jews believe in it?

  
• 02.15.2018

  What is the big deal about Purim?

  The rabbis explore the deeper meanings behind Purim.

  
• 01.19.2018

  Whose Jerusalem Is It Anyway?

  Taking a line from the epic sketch comedy show, the rabbis ask, "Whose Jerusalem Is It Anyway?" amid the Trump Administration's announcement of moving their embassy from Tel Aviv.

  
• 01.19.2018

  Is The Bible's Burning Bush Tale The First Story of Therapy?

  The Hebrew calendar reads the stories of the Exodus in synagogues; the rabbis weigh in on what actually went down at the site of the burning bush. Also, was it Moses' therapy? How much does God charge a session?

  
• 12.06.2017

  Trump, Flynn, Manaforte: What's With The Lying?

  With ongoing revelations regarding the lies senior administration officials have made, the rabbis wonder: what does Judaism have to say about all this lying? When is it permitted to lie?

  
• 12.06.2017

  Did Prime Minister Netanyahu Really Say That?

  The rabbis explore the recent statement purported to have been made by Prime Minister of Israel and unpack its implications.

  
• 12.06.2017

  How Do Jews Celebrate Christmas?

  How Jewish is Christmas and how/do Jews celebrate this prominent holiday?

  
• 11.17.2017

  How Much Can I Pay For A daVinci Painting?

  As a DaVinci painting was recently sold for $450 million, the rabbis wonder, is there a limit to what we might spend on art?

  
• 11.16.2017

  What Does Jewish Fundamentalism Look Like?

  In the wake of recent terror attacks, the rabbis explore Jewish fanaticism.

  
• 11.09.2017

  Can We Be Pro-Life and Pro-Guns?

  In light of recent gun massacres, the rabbis explore what a gun's role is in a religious life.

  
• 10.26.2017

  How Do We Watch Harvey Weinstein Movies Now?

  The rabbis explore the difference between sin and sinner wondering if we can appreciate the work of someone who commits crimes?

  
• 10.26.2017

  Is There Spirituality In The Subway?

  The rabbis are back after a high holiday marathon to discuss finding meaning in the mundane.

  
• 09.18.2017

  Why are Jews obsessed with the High Holidays?

  The rabbis explore the various themes of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur — wondering why these days still hold such resonance. Also, can one find spiritual bliss in eating a bacon cheeseburger on Yom Kippur?

  
• 09.06.2017

  How Jewish Is DACA?

  The rabbis weigh in on Jewish responses to DACA.