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This podcast is for an advanced Jewish studies audience. In it, I analyze aggadah from Shas (Talmud) and interpret the metaphors therein, as well as explain why each aggadah piece is in a particular M... more
FAQs about Yam Iyun Sea of Depth:How many episodes does Yam Iyun Sea of Depth have?The podcast currently has 26 episodes available.
August 28, 2023Kiddushin 29b 30a: Hydra and Hubris + Get Married Before Your Bones ExplodeIn this episode, we explore the seven-headed demonic malady "Mazik" in Abaye's study hall from a psychological and educational perspective, and how Rav Acha remedied the situation. We also discuss the benefits of marrying young in terms of working on oneself and working on ones marriage.Indexing: 6, 7(Demons, mazik, Study Hall, marriage, education, chanoch lnaar, parenting)...more22minPlay
August 27, 2023Kiddushin 22b: Piercing the Ear: Men of Freedom, Homes of FreedomIn this episode, we explore the two statements about why it is unideal for an Eved Ivri to stay an Eved, having his ear pierces with an awl on the doorpost.Indexing: 5(Eved, slave, servant, eved ivri, Egypt, Mt. Sinai, Mitzrayim, Har Sinai)...more15minPlay
August 21, 2023Kiddushin 20a, 21b, 22b: No Apologetics Here: Slavery, Sinners, & War BridesIn this episode, we elucidate the Jewish institution of slavery, shmitah violations, and war brides (yifas to'ar), utilizing Rambam, Rav Shamshon Raphael Hirsh, and contemporary psychology. Indexing: 2, 3, 4 & 5.(Shmitah, Avar Vshana, slavery, slaves, servitude, war bride, yifas toar, servants)....more37minPlay
August 16, 2023Ashmedia Post-Script + Ishbibnov Link: Sanhedrin 95a"A prisoner cannot extract himself from prison ( lit. house of restraint)"In this episode, we compare the text about Ashmedia King of the Demons (Gittin 68a see 3 part analysis in previous episodes) with a famous story involving King David and a giant foe named Isbibnov (Sanhedrin 95a). Important messages are found about how we need support from others and how to deal with the "external evil inclination", problems from previous generations and temptations & challenges from the world around us.(Isbibnov, King David, Dovid HaMelech, psychology, Shadow, Jung, denial, Freud, Bowen)...more44minPlay
August 06, 2023Kiddushin 2b; Men Taking Initiative: The Act of MarriageIn this episode, we give an introduction to Maseches Kiddushin. We define what the word "Kodesh" means; how Maseches Kiddushin is a mirror-image of Maseches Gittin; and generate important messages for men acting properly in relationships and society.#1 in indexing(Kodesh, Kiddushin, Gittin, marriage, men, healthy masculinity)....more21minPlay
July 02, 2023Gittin 90a & b; Divorce, Peace, and the Altar's TearsIn this episode we explore more of the relationship between men and women vis-à-vis boundaries and reasons for divorce.We work to under stand what it means that the altar "sheds tears." Hadran Alach Maseches GittinIndexing: 35(Gittin, mizbeach, altar, temple, divorce, beis hamikdash)...more22minPlay
July 02, 2023Gittin 47a and 88a; Reish Lakish's Columbus-Like Adventure + The Original Dismantling of IsraelReish Lakish outsmarts his captors. The seven royal families who destroyed Israel are a mirror image of the construction of Israel; the Roman's dismantling a microcosm of this.Indexing: 34(Reish Lakish, malachim, 7 sefiros, gladiators, cannibals)...more33minPlay
June 18, 2023Gittin 68b; King of the Demons Part 3: Return of the KingThe conclusion of the King Solomon vs. King Ashmedia saga. How to rid oneself of emotional (and intellectual) problems. Never try to harness Bad, even to do Good.(Gittin, Ashmedia, Demons, King Shlomo King Solomon, Binayahu ben Yehoyada, Torah, Tanya, Shir HaShirim, Mishlei, Koheles, Kohelet, alcoholism, substance use, emotional issues)...more38minPlay
June 18, 2023Gittin 68a-b; King of the Demons Part 2: Harnessing the Dark SideIn this episode, we continue our metaphorical understanding of Ashmedia and King Solomon's tête-à-tête and the quest for the Shamir creature, garnering crucial life lessons about how to grow emotionally and religiously. (Gittin, Ashmedia, Demons, King Shlomo King Solomon, Binayahu ben Yehoyada, Torah, Tanya, Shir HaShirim, Mishlei, Koheles, Kohelet, alcoholism, substance use, emotional issues)...more18minPlay
June 18, 2023Gittin 68a; King of the Demons: Who is he?In this episode, we discuss the identity of Ashmedia "King of the Demons", how he relates to King Solomon, and the message for our lives.(Gittin, Ashmedia, Demons, King Shlomo King Solomon, Binayahu ben Yehoyada, Torah, Tanya)32 and 33 in indexing...more43minPlay
FAQs about Yam Iyun Sea of Depth:How many episodes does Yam Iyun Sea of Depth have?The podcast currently has 26 episodes available.