Some customs are timeless commandments, others are habits we never questioned.

What’s the difference between tradition, custom, and meaningless repetition?

How do we decide which non-Jewish practices are acceptable to adopt?

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

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In emergencies, does the Torah allow breaking its laws? 

What if to do a mitzvah, you need to violate another mitzvah?

Torah law provides a framework for navigating complex moral choices and competing values.

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

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"Rebbe, what exactly your job is?" - an unexpected question reveals a powerful metaphor for our lives.

How can parents shape the value of Jewish learning at home?

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

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This episode explores the deeper meaning behind the Jewish circumcision ceremony and the surprising role of women in it.

Why is a woman involved in what seems like an all-male ritual?

What spiritual message does this tradition carry?

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

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In Jewish law, obligation only arises through action or benefit—so how does a guarantor become responsible?

What makes someone liable without receiving anything tangible?

Can emotional benefit alone create a binding commitment?

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

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A technical discussion on bowing in the Temple opens a window into human emotion and spirituality.

Can something as small as timing a bow show how we connect to G-d?

Do most people truly feel spiritual when entering a synagogue—or only when leaving?

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

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Matzah teaches a powerful lesson about humility and building a true relationship with G-d.

Why is eating tasteless matzah central to Passover?

How does it reveal what a real relationship — with G-d or people — should look like?

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

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The joyous song "Dayenu" in the Passover Haggadah contains a puzzling idea about the giving of the Torah.

Why would it have been "enough" to reach Mount Sinai without receiving the Torah?

What deeper message does this reveal about our role in Jewish law?

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

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Moses was one of the greatest leaders in Jewish history, but should we follow his way of parenting?

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

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Being free is about knowing why you do what you do.
How can purpose change the way we see freedom?

What does Judaism say about real freedom?
Let’s find out in today’s episode of the Jewish Perspective podcast.

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