This podcast will show how and why traditional Judaism is the only society in the world where it is a crime not to help someone else in need, and demands that each Jew fulfill this responsibility as much as possible within Jewish law. It will also show how this fundamental concept changes the life and values system of a traditional Jewish society, …

This podcast will show how and why traditional Judaism is the only society in the world where it is a crime not to help someone else in need, and demands that each Jew fulfill this responsibility as much as possible within Jewish law. It will also show how this fundamental concept changes the life and values system of a traditional Jewish society, …

This podcast will first examine how Jews should ideally live among non-Jews when Jews are in the minority. Should their relationship be close or distant? If Jews are the Chosen People, how do God and the Jews view non-Jews in the world? These fundamental questions will be examined through traditional Jewish sources, and may well surprise you; it wi…

This podcast will first examine how Jews should ideally live among non-Jews when Jews are in the minority. Should their relationship be close or distant? If Jews are the Chosen People, how do God and the Jews view non-Jews in the world? These fundamental questions will be examined through traditional Jewish sources, and may well surprise you; it wi…

Are Mitzvot commands from God or good deeds? What is the difference? If a Jew has full belief in God, why is there any need to do any action to prove that belief? Can one be a good Jew without keeping the commandments, as long as he believes - and vice versa? What is the overall purpose of Mitzvot-commandments? Does every individual commandment hav…

Are Mitzvot commands from God or good deeds? What is the difference? If a Jew has full belief in God, why is there any need to do any action to prove that belief? Can one be a good Jew without keeping the commandments, as long as he believes - and vice versa? What is the overall purpose of Mitzvot-commandments? Does every individual commandment hav…

What exactly is a Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah? What is being celebrated? Why are the ages of thirteen for a boy and twelve for a girl determinative of traditional Jewish adulthood? What is the reason for a big party which has been exaggerated and caricatured of late? When should the celebration take place and why? This podcast will help answer all t…

What exactly is a Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah? What is being celebrated? Why are the ages of thirteen for a boy and twelve for a girl determinative of traditional Jewish adulthood? What is the reason for a big party which has been exaggerated and caricatured of late? When should the celebration take place and why? This podcast will help answer all t…

Jews have always given tzedaka, charity, in far greater proportions than every other culture. Why is this so? Why should any person, or any Jew, give hard earned money to others who have less? This podcast will examine these questions and show how Jewish tzedaka is different from Christian charity. It will also examine one feature Jewish giving tha…

Jews have always given tzedaka, charity, in far greater proportions than every other culture. Why is this so? Why should any person, or any Jew, give hard earned money to others who have less? This podcast will examine these questions and show how Jewish tzedaka is different from Christian charity. It will also examine one feature Jewish giving tha…

Jews are known as “The People of the Book”. They have always been literate. Learning is one reason Jews have preserved their culture and succeeded in every diaspora country they lived in for two thousand years. Today, Talmud is part of the public-school curriculum in Korea. But how important is study in Judaism? How is Jewish learning different fro…

Jews are known as “The People of the Book”. They have always been literate. Learning is one reason Jews have preserved their culture and succeeded in every diaspora country they lived in for two thousand years. Today, Talmud is part of the public-school curriculum in Korea. But how important is study in Judaism? How is Jewish learning different fro…

All people who believe in a God pray. What is unique about Jewish prayer? Why does Jewish law teach that the words of prayer must be mouthed and not merely thought? How can a human request possibly affect and change God’s mind? This podcase will address these and other questions.By Rabbi Dr. Nachum Amsel

All people who believe in a God pray. What is unique about Jewish prayer? Why does Jewish law teach that the words of prayer must be mouthed and not merely thought? How can a human request possibly affect and change God’s mind? This podcase will address these and other questions.By Rabbi Dr. Nachum Amsel

The idea that God promised the Land of Israel to the Jewish people forever is repeated many times in the Torah, but is, unfortunately, not a politically correct concept in the world of the 21st century. This podcast will show that not only is Israel central to being Jewish, but even after the Jews were forcibly thrown out to their homeland twice, t…

The idea that God promised the Land of Israel to the Jewish people forever is repeated many times in the Torah, but is, unfortunately, not a politically correct concept in the world of the 21st century. This podcast will show that not only is Israel central to being Jewish, but even after the Jews were forcibly thrown out to their homeland twice, t…

All people have a need to think and behave as individuals, and in most countries today, this right is protected by law. But people also want to be part of a group and conform to others. How should people balance these two basic needs, and how does Judaism resolve how a Jew can think or behave both as an individual and, at the same time, as part of …

All people have a need to think and behave as individuals, and in most countries today, this right is protected by law. But people also want to be part of a group and conform to others. How should people balance these two basic needs, and how does Judaism resolve how a Jew can think or behave both as an individual and, at the same time, as part of …

While it is nice and ever proper to show everyone, even strangers, some basic respect, the basis of that respect differs greatly between Jews and others - especially those who do not believe in a God. Judaism goes to great lengths not to disrespect a person, and legislates against disrespecting anyone, including sinners. For the same reason, it is …

While it is nice and ever proper to show everyone, even strangers, some basic respect, the basis of that respect differs greatly between Jews and others - especially those who do not believe in a God. Judaism goes to great lengths not to disrespect a person, and legislates against disrespecting anyone, including sinners. For the same reason, it is …

This podcast will first define the Jewish concept of holiness, and explain how it differs from the Chirstian and Greek concept of holiness. Then it will demonstrate that the Jewish idea of holiness can be achieved by each person, on a daily basis. It will also show that some people can keep every aspect of the Torah and think they are holy, but, in…

This podcast will first define the Jewish concept of holiness, and explain how it differs from the Chirstian and Greek concept of holiness. Then it will demonstrate that the Jewish idea of holiness can be achieved by each person, on a daily basis. It will also show that some people can keep every aspect of the Torah and think they are holy, but, in…

Despite living in the wealthiest and most comfortable societies in history, most people today are less happy than those who lived in less affluent societies in the past. This podcast will discuss why this is so, and define the Jewish concept of happiness - which is far different from the way that most people define it. We will also show a path to h…

Despite living in the wealthiest and most comfortable societies in history, most people today are less happy than those who lived in less affluent societies in the past. This podcast will discuss why this is so, and define the Jewish concept of happiness - which is far different from the way that most people define it. We will also show a path to h…

Old age is something that we all pray for, considering the alternative. But each person ages differently, and the aging process affects not only the body, but also the mind. This podcast will discuss the Jewish perspective on aging, including whether old age is something positive or negative. It will also address how to remain young in mind, even i…

Old age is something that we all pray for, considering the alternative. But each person ages differently, and the aging process affects not only the body, but also the mind. This podcast will discuss the Jewish perspective on aging, including whether old age is something positive or negative. It will also address how to remain young in mind, even i…

Our parents taught us to do the right thing, and not to care what other people think - but were they correct? This podcast will show how and why caring what other people think is indeed important and an integral part of Judaism, and has even saved the Jewish people from extinction. What, then, is the rght thing to do when others are watching and ma…

Our parents taught us to do the right thing, and not to care what other people think - but were they correct? This podcast will show how and why caring what other people think is indeed important and an integral part of Judaism, and has even saved the Jewish people from extinction. What, then, is the rght thing to do when others are watching and ma…

All beings on this planet, including the smallest microbes, need to nourish themselves in order to survive. But unlike animals and plants who generally eat the very same food daily, human beings have turned eating into a social experience, even an art from, whose nourishment differs from day to day. Judaism has taken this even further. This podcast…

All beings on this planet, including the smallest microbes, need to nourish themselves in order to survive. But unlike animals and plants who generally eat the very same food daily, human beings have turned eating into a social experience, even an art from, whose nourishment differs from day to day. Judaism has taken this even further. This podcast…

Given that the traditional nuclear family is disappearing from general society more and more every year, this podcast will explain this crucial concept, and the centrality the family in Judaism through the sources - not only in sociological and religious terms, but also as a practical system of living which benefits everyone.…

Given that the traditional nuclear family is disappearing from general society more and more every year, this podcast will explain this crucial concept, and the centrality the family in Judaism through the sources - not only in sociological and religious terms, but also as a practical system of living which benefits everyone.…

Every normal person both thinks about and fears death. By learning about the Jewish perspective on the death of others, this podcast will help prepare the listener to this traumatic experience when it happens, and explain the proper way to react to death of a relative or a close friend, and why.By Rabbi Dr. Nachum Amsel

Every normal person both thinks about and fears death. By learning about the Jewish perspective on the death of others, this podcast will help prepare the listener to this traumatic experience when it happens, and explain the proper way to react to death of a relative or a close friend, and why.By Rabbi Dr. Nachum Amsel

Most people think about the end of life, and in these days, when the length can be extended due to technological advances, many people often wish to end their lives before their pain and suffering become too great. In this podcast, the attitude to and value of life itself will be analyzed from a Jewish perspective, as well as the definition of the …

Most people think about the end of life, and in these days, when the length can be extended due to technological advances, many people often wish to end their lives before their pain and suffering become too great. In this podcast, the attitude to and value of life itself will be analyzed from a Jewish perspective, as well as the definition of the …

Are there any ancient Jewish sources regarding our modern societal phenomenon and problem of people who ingest drugs to produce a chemical high? Indeed there are. When and why is Judaism against or for certain drugs? Does Judaism treat legal marijuana as any other drug such as opioids and heroin, or not? What about the legal drug alcohol, which Jew…

Are there any ancient Jewish sources regarding our modern societal phenomenon and problem of people who ingest drugs to produce a chemical high? Indeed there are. When and why is Judaism against or for certain drugs? Does Judaism treat legal marijuana as any other drug such as opioids and heroin, or not? What about the legal drug alcohol, which Jew…

Long before the terms “Climate Change” and “Ecology” were even known, Judaism was protective of the environment, not only with rich aphorisms but also in Jewish law. Yet Judaism certainly allows man to use natural resources to benefit himself. How can this be? This podcast will examine when, when not, and why Judaism permits and forbids use of natu…

Long before the terms “Climate Change” and “Ecology” were even known, Judaism was protective of the environment, not only with rich aphorisms but also in Jewish law. Yet Judaism certainly allows man to use natural resources to benefit himself. How can this be? This podcast will examine when, when not, and why Judaism permits and forbids use of natu…

Most everyone feels they are tolerant of the different opinions or different lifestyles of others, until they experience them firsthand - and then people are typically uncomfortable with anything different from what they believe. In Judaism, differences of opinion are encouraged and studied in the Talmud, alongside discussions about how to be a pro…

Most everyone feels they are tolerant of the different opinions or different lifestyles of others, until they experience them firsthand - and then people are typically uncomfortable with anything different from what they believe. In Judaism, differences of opinion are encouraged and studied in the Talmud, alongside discussions about how to be a pro…

By any standard, Judaism does not fit into the classic definition of a “religion,” nor the definition of a “culture" or "nation.” From the very beginning, Jews themselves debated what is the essence of Judaism – a culture, i.e., a group of people who share the trappings of nationhood, or a religion, bound by faith and religious ideas. This podcast …

By any standard, Judaism does not fit into the classic definition of a “religion,” nor the definition of a “culture" or "nation.” From the very beginning, Jews themselves debated what is the essence of Judaism – a culture, i.e., a group of people who share the trappings of nationhood, or a religion, bound by faith and religious ideas. This podcast …

This podcast will examine how Judaism relates to animals by examining traditional Jewish sources. Is a human being part of the animal kingdom, or fundamentally different? Should a Jew have compassion towards animals, and why? If a Jew must be sensitive to animals, then why can man use animals for food for other purposes? When may a Jew NOT use anim…

This podcast will examine how Judaism relates to animals by examining traditional Jewish sources. Is a human being part of the animal kingdom, or fundamentally different? Should a Jew have compassion towards animals, and why? If a Jew must be sensitive to animals, then why can man use animals for food for other purposes? When may a Jew NOT use anim…

Catholic doctrine abhors money and wealth as a positive life value. What is the Jewish view? Which is the more honorable state - being poor or being wealthy? What is the definition of wealth? These and other issues will be discussed in this podcast.By Rabbi Dr. Nachum Amsel

Catholic doctrine abhors money and wealth as a positive life value. What is the Jewish view? Which is the more honorable state - being poor or being wealthy? What is the definition of wealth? These and other issues will be discussed in this podcast.By Rabbi Dr. Nachum Amsel

Everyone enjoys celebrating his or her birthday. But what exactly is being celebrated, as no one remembers their own birth? How does Judaism view this day and why? And how should it be celebrated as a Jewish event, if at all? This podcast will deal with these and other issues.By Rabbi Dr. Nachum Amsel

Everyone enjoys celebrating his or her birthday. But what exactly is being celebrated, as no one remembers their own birth? How does Judaism view this day and why? And how should it be celebrated as a Jewish event, if at all? This podcast will deal with these and other issues.By Rabbi Dr. Nachum Amsel