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A discussion on a topic from the week's Parsha covering many important parts of Judaism that are not regularly addressed.... more
FAQs about Torah Cafe:How many episodes does Torah Cafe have?The podcast currently has 411 episodes available.
July 23, 2020The Jewish View on AgingOften our society has a negative look on age, seeing youth as an asset. Judaism sees youth as a liability and age as an asset. Learn why Judaism and the Torah put a premium on age....more47minPlay
July 19, 2020Are the Torah and the Bible the same thing?People often use the English word Bible where referring to our Torah. But is the Torah really the same as the Bible? While there are parts of the Christian Bible that are clearly not part of our Torah, what about the "Old Testament"?Learn about the differences between the Torah and the Bible....more41minPlay
July 15, 2020How Kosher Meat is PreparedThe most complicated part of Kosher laws is the process of preparing Kosher meat from slaughter to checking for disease to cutting out forbidden parts and draining the blood. While in earlier times, our grandparents did most of this themselves, today it is all prepared in the factory so Kosher meat consumers are often oblivious to the complex preparation process.Learn about the entire process of preparing Kosher meat with all the details....more44minPlay
July 14, 2020A Jewish Perspective on Law EnforcementOur society today is grappling with the role of law enforcement and community safety. Is law enforcement today effective? Do law enforcement representatives use more force than necessary? Are there safer ways to keep the peace without harming others than current law enforcement practices? How can we keep society safe from harmful elements while avoiding the use of force that can unnecessarily harm both criminals and innocent victims.A discussion about the role of law enforcement and community safety in Judaism....more55minPlay
July 10, 2020The Prophet JeremiahThe prophet Jeremiah was one of the most important figures in Jewish history. He lived at the very end of the first Jewish kingdom and witnessed the destruction of Jerusalem and the holy Temple. He spent most of his days warning his people of the impeding catastrophe and imploring them to change their ways.A fascinating discussion of Jeremiah the prophet, and the tragic story of his people....more42minPlay
July 08, 2020Do Jews Believe in Sacrifice?Sacrifice was practiced by Jews from the days of Moses for over 1300 years while the temples stood in Jerusalem. Since the destruction of the Temple in 70 CE we stopped offering sacrifices. Does Judaism today still believe in sacrifice? Why was it practiced in Judaism for so long?Learn about sacrifice in Judaism including why it was practiced for so long, why we no longer practice sacrifice and what the purpose of it was....more47minPlay
July 05, 2020The Story of JoshuaAfter the death of Moses, his disciple Joshua, led Israel across the Jordan into the Promised Land leading the conquest of the land from the Canaanites and then dividing the land among the twelve tribes.Learn about the story of Joshua and Israel's conquest of the Promised Land....more52minPlay
July 03, 2020The Secret of the Red CowOne of the strangest commandments in the Torah is the Red Cow. When someone with a dead corpse, they may not enter the Temple in Jerusalem or eat sacrificial meat until they are sprinkled with spring water mixed with ashes from a red cow.The Red Cow commandment is so strange that King Solomon wrote he can understand every commandment except this one.A discussion about this strange Mitzvah and its significance....more45minPlay
July 01, 2020The Priestly BlessingThere is a special blessing that the Torah tells us should be used by Kohanim, the priests descending from Aaron (Moses' brother) to bless the people. Thiss Sunday to learn about this blessing, its great power particularly for dreams, the special hand motions that go with it and the riddle of why it's not done the way it is supposed to be done....more37minPlay
June 28, 2020Shabtai Tzvi - The False MessiahShabtai Tzvi proclaimed himself as Moshiach in the early 1600's splitting world Jewry between his earnest supporters and opponents. As his popularity grew among Jews, Christians and Muslims he at one point appeared unstoppable until he converted to Islam and the Jewish community rejected him.Listen to the unbelievable story of this charismatic impostor who convinced so many and made such a great impact on our history....more43minPlay
FAQs about Torah Cafe:How many episodes does Torah Cafe have?The podcast currently has 411 episodes available.