The Jewish Perspective
Download on the App Store

The Jewish Perspective episodes

  • Prayer: How to Take Control of Your Life

    Can we change G-d’s mind? Can we receive something that was not meant to be ours? Are we always getting what we are meant to get? In this episode of The Jewish Perspective podcast, we’ll explore how far we can go when trying to change the course of our lives.

    Watch Rabbi Belinsky's Video Blog on Youtube

    7 min
  • Are Jews Really Chosen?

    Does “A Chosen Nation” mean being superior to others? The idea of “being chosen” has become a source of many antisemitic tropes. Let's explore the truths and myths about Jews being a Chosen Nation.

    Watch Rabbi Belinsky's Video Blog on Youtube

    7 min
  • Do We Always Have to Progress?

    Why can constantly moving forward sometimes get in the way of our growth? Can taking a pause be a part of progress? In this episode, we’ll talk about when we need to keep moving and when it’s better to stop and reflect on how far we’ve come. Let’s find out together on The Jewish Perspective podcast.


    Watch Rabbi Belinsky's Video Blog on Youtube

    11 min
  • Should America be a Melting Pot?

    The message of Sukkot challenges both ancient and modern ideas about unity, individuality, and community.

    Is unity possible among people who keep their individuality?

    Which mitzvah can millions of Jews fulfill together at the same time? 

    Let’s find out in today’s episode of the Jewish Perspective podcast.

    Watch Rabbi Belinsky's Video Blog on Youtube

    13 min
  • Who Takes the Responsibility?

    Can one person fulfill a Mitzvah for another? Can children fulfill their parent's obligations? Let’s find out in today’s episode of the Jewish Perspective podcast. 

    Watch Rabbi Belinsky's Video Blog on Youtube

    4 min
  • Why Peaceful People Cause Wars

    Can we call someone peaceful if they never stand up for what they believe is right? Why can a person who is willing to fight sometimes be closer to true peace than someone who avoids every conflict? In this episode, we’ll explore the unexpected line between peace, fear, and indifference. Let’s find out in today’s episode of The Jewish Perspective podcast.

    Watch Rabbi Belinsky's Video Blog on Youtube

    11 min
  • Why Does the Torah Support Monarchy?

    Who should have the final say in a nation: the ruler or the courts? And what happens when a conflict arises between them? In this episode, we'll explore a question that has remained relevant for thousands of years. Let's find out in today's episode of the Jewish Perspective podcast. 

    Watch Rabbi Belinsky's Video Blog on Youtube

    8 min
  • Are We Raising Selfish Children?

    Why do we invest so much time in making sure our children will earn a good living, but so little time in helping them become good people? Can we teach someone the right values through occasional conversations if they spend most of their day preparing for a future career? Let’s find out in today’s episode of the Jewish Perspective podcast.


    Watch Rabbi Belinsky's Video Blog on Youtube

    12 min
  • We’re Not Slaves! Or Are We...

    What makes a person a slave: chains, circumstances, or their own way of thinking? And is there a way out of such slavery? In this episode, we’ll talk about freedom that begins with understanding. Let’s find out in today’s episode of The Jewish Perspective podcast. 

    Watch Rabbi Belinsky's Video Blog on Youtube

    6 min
  • Do Jews Control the Whole World?

    Is it possible to change the world without trying to change other people? Why do the greatest changes sometimes begin where no one even notices? Let's find out in today's episode of the Jewish Perspective podcast.

     Watch Rabbi Belinsky's Video Blog on Youtube

    5 min

About The Jewish Perspective

From the publisher's feed

Questions from real life. Answers from the Torah