What Is Judaism?
Religion & Spirituality Podcas
The fully comprehensive series on all the elements of Judaism: the religion. The Average Rabbi teaches the complete framework to Joe, a real, new student of Judaism. Join Joe on his journey as he explores the ancient path for the first time. Whether you are a fresh beginner like Joe, or raised in the orthodox faith, this series will provide you with the knowledge to answer the questions, "What's the Jewish take on...?", "Do Jews believe in...?" and ultimately, "What is Judaism?" This series is based on the 300 yr. old text The Way of God written by scholar/mystic, the Ramchal.
Location:
United States
Description:
The fully comprehensive series on all the elements of Judaism: the religion. The Average Rabbi teaches the complete framework to Joe, a real, new student of Judaism. Join Joe on his journey as he explores the ancient path for the first time. Whether you are a fresh beginner like Joe, or raised in the orthodox faith, this series will provide you with the knowledge to answer the questions, "What's the Jewish take on...?", "Do Jews believe in...?" and ultimately, "What is Judaism?" This series is based on the 300 yr. old text The Way of God written by scholar/mystic, the Ramchal.
Language:
English
Website:
https://torchweb.org
Episodes
20. What Is Prophecy? (Part 1)
9/4/2023
Understanding the difference between prophecy and "ruach hakodesh" (divine inspiration) and what the true nature of these things really is.
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Duration:00:34:59
19. What Is Magic & Sorcery? (Supernatural Powers Part 2)
8/28/2023
We continue the discussion of effecting supernatural powers, including divine Names, commanding angels, and tapping into the forces of darkness with sorcery.
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Duration:00:51:36
18. What Are Supernatural Powers?
8/22/2023
Hacking the world and manipulating reality as we know it. Is it possible? How is it done?
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Duration:00:38:46
17. What Is The Soul?
7/30/2023
The Average Rabbi & Joe examine the makeup of the human soul, its parts, and its abilities.
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Duration:00:49:45
16. What Is Utopia?
7/23/2023
The grand conclusion of Section 2, The Average Rabbi & Joe discuss utopia, dystopia, and God's influence on the state of the soul.
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Duration:00:45:36
15. What Is Astrology?
7/9/2023
Is astrology real? The Average Rabbi and Joe explore the next layer of creation: the cosmos and their purpose in the grand scheme.
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Duration:00:37:19
14. What Are The Heavenly Courts?
7/2/2023
There are courts on Earth and courts in the heavens. The Average Rabbi & Joe explore the systems of the heavenly courts.
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Duration:00:28:21
13. What Is The Method Of Hashgacha?
6/25/2023
We've discussed the rules and reasons for why things happen in the world - now let's talk about how it all gets done, from the top down.
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Duration:00:29:51
12. What Is A Jew?
6/18/2023
Understanding the metaphysical implications of what it means to be Jew, and the difference between Jews and non-Jews.
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Duration:00:54:03
11. What Is Personal Providence? (Part 3 - FINALE)
6/11/2023
We wrap up the remaining reasons and considerations why things happen to a person in their lifetime, including suffering for others and reincarnation.
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Duration:00:48:31
10. What Is Personal Providence? (Part 2 - Return Of The Joe)
6/4/2023
Joe returns from yeshiva and shares his experience.
We continue exploring reasons for man's various experiences in this world.
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Duration:00:41:02
9. What Is Personal Providence? (Part 1)
11/14/2022
Introduction to the factors that determine an individual's state and personal challenges in the world.
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Duration:00:39:47
8. What Is Reward And Punishment? (Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?)
11/1/2022
How is humanity's ultimate perfection reached?
We'll explore the system of categorizing the righteous and the wicked, Gehinnom, worldly success and suffering from a big picture perspective.
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Duration:00:58:37
7. What Is Divine Providence? (Intro + Rosh Hashana Insight)
9/19/2022
Section two of the book begins and we introduce the new concept: hashgacha, sometimes translated as "divine providence".
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Duration:00:21:23
6. What Is The Physical, The Spiritual, & Evil?
9/14/2022
Breaking down what composes reality: The physical universe | Souls, angels, and demons | The true nature of darkness & evil ★ Support this podcast ★
Duration:01:03:20
5. What Is The Path To Perfection? (Part 2)
8/22/2022
A deeper look into the purpose of commandments, how to love and fear God, and the goal of learning Torah.
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Duration:00:37:46
4. What Is The Path To Perfection? (Part 1)
8/16/2022
Ever heard of mitzvos/mitzvot/commandments? Tune in to hear the Average Rabbi & Joe explain more in depth the path of the body-soul and the purpose of the commandments of the Torah.
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Duration:00:49:30
Interlude | Joe's Questions #1
8/1/2022
We take a break from the regular curriculum to address Joe's pressing and important questions thus far, addressing the Oral Torah, kabbalah, and literal interpretations of the supernatural.
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Duration:00:44:11
3. What Is Man, Life and the Afterlife?
7/26/2022
Another deep dive into Jewish philosophy regarding the basic essence of the human being, the purpose of death and what comes after.
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Duration:01:06:11
2. What Is The Purpose Of Creation?
7/19/2022
After discussing the Almighty Himself, The Average Rabbi and Joe go further to discuss the ultimate purpose of reality.
Why did God create the world, and how is that purpose accomplished? Find out in this episode...
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Duration:00:48:17