Best Rabbi Kenneth Block Podcasts (2024)

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Honor or Abuse Your Parents Your Choice 4:42

5h ago4:42

4:42

It is frightening how many children, of all ages, choose to violate the 5th commandment. Listen to what it means to honor your parents. How you treat your parents is how your children will treat you.By Kenneth Block

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Number 6 Don’t Murder 23:29

3h ago23:29

23:29

The 6th commandment forbids murder. Killing is another matter. Understand the distinction. Killing In Combat is not violate the 6th commandment!By Kenneth Block

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Are You Sure the Latest News was News? 5:42

10d ago5:42

5:42

Is it news, is it entertainment, is it fake? It is getting harder and harder to tell. Be care the media is a minefield. You mean it is news that is for entertainment only!By Kenneth Block

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You Can’t Murder, But You Can Kill 6:15

4h ago6:15

6:15

The 6th commandment forbids murder. Killing is another matter. Understand the distinction. Killing In Combat is not violate the 6th commandment!By Kenneth Block

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Don’t ignore the 7th command 4:35

1h ago4:35

4:35

The temptation to ignore this commandment is great, don’t give in. Focus on one committed relationship at a time. The burdens of “cheating” far outweigh the benefits.By Kenneth Block

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The Shot Heard Around the Internet 6:48

11h ago6:48

6:48

The blame game started before the sounds of the shots faded. Politicians and their supporters have sown the seeds of fear, hate, anger, and violence. We, the citizens of America, are reaping the harvest.By Kenneth Block

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Have The Courage to Be Disliked 7:14

11h ago7:14

7:14

Organizing our lives around making decisions just to please others is is a fruitless waste of time and energy. My goal in life is to have those who dislike me have the courage to tell me why they dislike me!By Kenneth Block

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Don’t Take That 4:52

5d ago4:52

4:52

When we hear the 8th commandment we think of objects and stop there. We steal spiritual and non material “things” as well. We steal time from ourselves and employers, we steal love and affection from our families and friends, and trust and respect from our supporters.By Kenneth Block

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Honor Your Parents 30:28

18d ago30:28

30:28

How you treat your parents is how your children will treat you! Honor does not mean doing what ever they saw. Listen to what “honor” actually means.By Kenneth Block

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Your Answer is Not Blowing in the Wind 5:52

5d ago5:52

5:52

“Whomever creates problems in his household will inherit the wind”. This proverb is so true today. Politicians are creating problems, then give us solutions, and then we support them! We are fighting each other over made up issues and the real problems are ignored.By Kenneth Block

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The Fourth 2024 1:16

27d ago1:16

1:16

Don’t let either the Democrats or the Republicans take away our freedoms. Be careful for whom you vote in 2025!By Kenneth Block

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Masters of Misdirection 2:25

29d ago2:25

2:25

We need to stop letting ourselves be misdirected by politicians. Posting the big Ten and reading the Bible will sort itself out. Our country faces real problems in politics and the economy. Democrats & Republicans solve the real problems and making up issues to divide us!By Kenneth Block

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Hey Jude, Make it Better 5:32

13d ago5:32

5:32

Praying and good wishes will not make the United States a better place. Our actions however will make the USA a better place. Don’t be seduced by simple slogans, judge the candidates by how they act.By Kenneth Block

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Bears Make Bad Witnesses 4:37

1M ago4:37

4:37

The commandment that one should not bear false witness does not apply only in a court of law. The 9th Commandment means we should not lie and make statements that are false. Particularly to get elected or for personal gain. God said it, not me don’t lieBy Kenneth Block

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Commandment 10 That Coveting Thing 5:20

1M ago5:20

5:20

The goal is to be able to appreciate what other people have without wanting to possess that object. The desire to have something better than what others have is self destructive. We can never enjoy what we have if something else is always better.By Kenneth Block

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Murder is not Okay 23:32

1M ago23:32

23:32

The command in Hebrew Scriptures is “You shall not murder”. The word kill crept in when the Latin was translated into English. This is not the only place were a mistranslation changes the meaning of the text. Use a new modem translation.By Kenneth Block

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Live The Big Ten 3:31

1M ago3:31

3:31

Posting signs rarely if ever changes human behavior. And students has never been charged with signs. Living the values and ideals that you want students to emulate is the only way that works. Politicians are you violating the Seventh Commandment?By Kenneth Block

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Life is Short Ignore the 7th Commandmet 30:03

1M ago30:03

30:03

The is a website dedicated to violating the 7th commandment. With over 60 million subscribers worldwide they vacillate this violation. If a past and possibly the next president of the United States has violated this and other commandments why put the 10 in schools? Politicians regularly violate the 7th commandment.…

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The Not Invisible Man 5:50

1M ago5:50

5:50

The media reports that older people are invisible are greatly exaggerated. I have been given the attention and concern that a 78 year old deserves. Neither I nor anyone I know personally has been treated as if they were invisible. You are not invisibleBy Kenneth Block

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Make it Better 1:19

2M ago1:19

1:19

Making the world a better place means doing unto others as you would like others to do to you. Or the reverse that which is hateful to you do not do to others. Do you really want me to treat you the way you treat others?By Kenneth Block

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The Big Ten 30:32

2M ago30:32

30:32

The 10 Commandments provide us with a way to evaluate politicians. Don’t compare what they say, compare their actions to the 10. Which presidential candidate has violated the most commandments?By Kenneth Block

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The Big Ten-The Beginning 7:37

2M ago7:37

7:37

Welcome to the 10 Commandments and politicians. In coming episodes we’ll compare Trump’s and President Biden’s behavior to the 10 Commandments. How does Trump and Biden measure up to the TENBy Kenneth Block

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What Sense Is Fashion Sense? 6:43

2M ago6:43

6:43

Do you remember Fernando Lamas' famous words? “It's better to look good than to feel good, and darling, you look marvelous!” How you look is the messageBy Kenneth Block

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It’s Not The Flag That is Upside Down 6:52

2M ago6:52

6:52

Extremism and cultism are the new norm, not good. We are mistaken thinking that electing an autocratic, dictator, seeking revenge will make America great again. Nor will re-electing a far left candidate who is out of touch with the average American make us better. The values of our politicians are not American values.…

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A Message for Democrats and Republicans 1:53

2M ago1:53

1:53

The spiritual and the material can be united. With moral political leadership Heaven and Earth can be fused. But this will never happen until both political parties give us candidates who follow the Ten Commandments. Stop being a political cult followerBy Kenneth Block

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Whose 10? 30:42

2M ago30:42

30:42

Politicians are in favor of posting the 10 commandments in schools and other buildings. I agree as long as we post the times that they violated them. Politicians and the Ten CommandmentsBy Kenneth Block

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The Chief Rabbi of Western Fairfax County Virginia 30:20

2M ago30:20

30:20

Judaism does not have a central authority that can declare who is Jewish and who isn’t. Nor is there anyone who can declare what is Jewish and what isn’t. The Jewish Community decides what is JewishBy Kenneth Block

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1948 Israel and Palestine 8:55

2M ago8:55

8:55

How did it get to be such a mess and how will it end. Pre World War I colonialism created countries in the Middle East that were not historically countries. Arab nationalism was ignored and land was taken and given without any thought. Palestine and Israel recognizing each other is the only, best, and last hope.…

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Why The Toxic Attitude? 7:04

2M ago7:04

7:04

It gets tiresome being bombarded with everything being negative. “Fair & Balanced” has become a meaningless phrase. Not all Democrats are right and all Republicans wrong and vice versa! Why not present your positives & negatives, instead of you are right and they are wrong. The Present President is Always a Bad Choice…

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Don’t Wait For The Music, Just Dance 6:06

3M ago6:06

6:06

Don’t let everything you see, read, or hear cause you to freeze. Inaction results from our being influenced by everything except what we want to do. It is all about you, not about what others say. Be yourself and not anyone else.By Kenneth Block

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Good Enough is Not Really Good 5:57

3M ago5:57

5:57

Stop saying “good enough”. The word “enough” qualifies the good and diminishes enjoying the good. Judging what we do against all the social media posts creates an unnecessary unhappiness. Things that we do can and are good, no compromise necessary. Something good is good, enough already making it less.…

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The Seven Deadly Sins Envy 4:43

3M ago4:43

4:43

You are not going to Hell. You are not a sinner. A sin is acting in a harmful or destructive way. The key word is act. We are all going to experience envy, whether we sin or not depends on how we respond to our feelings. You are not going to “Hell”By Kenneth Block

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The Seven Deadly Sins Lust 5:54

3M ago5:54

5:54

Lusting after things that are unnecessary is definitely missing the mark. What do I need to be happy and satisfied? We can recognize that we want and desire are the result of lust or are they things that would make us happy. How does your lust work for you?By Kenneth Block

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Ritual Your Way 7:53

3M ago7:53

7:53

Rituals for both religious purposes and non religious purposes can benefit us or distract us. Rituals are not the end goal. They keep us focused and remind us of our goals. Use religious rituals as intendedBy Kenneth Block

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The Seven Deadly Sins Pride 5:42

3M ago5:42

5:42

Sin is not a state of being, you are not in a sinner who needs to be saved. You just missed the mark! Pride is not the sin, hubris is. We all should take pride in who we are and we do, it is excessive pride that destroys us. Hubris goes before the fall!By Kenneth Block

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Where The Truth Lies 6:35

3M ago6:35

6:35

Social Truth, Twitter, Facebook, X, CNN, Fox New, Al Jazeera, just to name a few. Let’s sort this stuff out! We have the ability and can do it. Perhaps you can’t handle the truth! ”Social Truth” can you handle the truthBy Kenneth Block

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The Seven Deadly Sins: Sloth 6:08

4M ago6:08

6:08

Remember sinning means missing the mark, it is not a state of being. So you spent time off task, projects were late, not all the household chores got done and you aren’t a sinner. You set up your work schedule, you decide how to spend your time, and then decide if you followed your plan. A Sin Means Missing the Mark You Set…

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There Once Was A Bridge 5:38

4M ago5:38

5:38

Our money should not be spent on rebuilding the Key bridge. The owner of the ship is responsible for the damages it caused. Why aren’t we considering the collision a terrorist event. Was the collision of the cargo ship with the Key bridge a terrorist attack?By Kenneth Block

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Your Religion is Perfect For You 4:51

4M ago4:51

4:51

Just because your religion is perfect for You doesn’t mean it is perfect for me. Every religion is great for someone just not everyone. Stop using politics to promote your religionBy Kenneth Block

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The Seven Deadly Sins Gluttony 5:27

4M ago5:27

5:27

This is the sin of excess. Moderation is the goal, enjoying that which is not harmful is not a sin. Too much of anything is not only a sin but is destructive. No one ever sinned by choosing the middle wayBy Kenneth Block

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What’s Up Doc 8:15

4M ago8:15

8:15

Medical science gives us more information than we can use. We have reached the point where our knowledge exceeds our ability to act on that knowledge and information. Do I really need to know that much about my cancer?By Kenneth Block

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The Seven Deadly Sins, Greed 5:52

4M ago5:52

5:52

Sin in Judaism means missing the mark, it is about our actions. We are not sinners nor are we In a state of sin. We choose to act in ways that result in harming ourselves and others. Actions that destroy and harm are deadlyBy Kenneth Block

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Being A Leader Means Being Responsible 4:16

4M ago4:16

4:16

Uncle Ben paraphrased the Talmud when he told Peter: “That with great power comes great responsibility” Israel and Hamas are not being responsible!By Kenneth Block

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What do We Do Now That We Are Down To Two 5:14

4M ago5:14

5:14

It has been over 60 years since I voted for a political candidate in any election! I am tired of voting for the least objectionable candidate. We have 2 great political parties, why can’t either of them present us with a candidate that I can support! Democrats and Republicans give me a suitable candidate…

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Just Because You Can Should You? 30:41

5M ago30:41

30:41

You and I can choose to do a lot of different things, but should we? The same rule applies to politicians and government as well. It is not always a good idea to pass laws or make statements just because you can. Hamas sacrificed Palestinians for what?By Kenneth Block

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BS, MS Piled Higher & Deeper 5:41

5M ago5:41

5:41

A degree in Higher Education has been elevated to an unnecessary position. Most jobs, occupations, and professions don’t need the level of education that is required. Educational requirements are used to exclude Hispanics, Blacks, Gays, Lesbians, Trans, or any one else that the employer doesn’t want to hire…

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Be Afraid, Details to Follow 30:33

5M ago30:33

30:33

Fear is a great tool to get a following. Politicians and clergy use it for power and control. Don’t become a victim of a fear-monger. Aliens are coming to get you!By Kenneth Block

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The Undocumented Are Coming For You 30:43

5M ago30:43

30:43

Fear is all around us and when humans lived in the wilderness fear kept us alive. To stay safe now we need to monitor our fear. Our own fears are being used by clergy and politicians to control us. Muslims, Jews, and the Undocumented Are not to be fearedBy Kenneth Block

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Performance Art 30:23

5M ago30:23

30:23

Getting the attention of your audience has been a challenge since Biblical days. In order to sell a product, get the vote, or teach you need people to listen to you. The Biblical Hebrew prophets used theatrics called performance art a technique that we see in every form of media. Getting our attention is an art!…

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Don’t Buy Into Fear 7:15

5M ago7:15

7:15

Fear is necessary and important for human survival. We want to avoid that which may kill us. We don’t want to let others control us by using fear. Politicians of all colors use fear to get our votes without concern for how we respond to our fear. Voice mail from President Trump and President Biden: “Be Afraid, details to follow!”…

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