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	Title	Pub. Date	Duration
	Eastern Religions Pt. 3 - Yoga	12 Jan 2021	00:32:59
What is the connection between Judaism and Yoga?
	Fetal Development	23 Dec 2020	00:28:40
Did the Talmudic sages have special insight into the womb beyond medical science? And what does the last day of Chanukah teach us?
	Baptism and Confirmation	04 Dec 2020	00:20:11
Are baptism and confirmation actually Jewish ideas? And what is Chanukah really about?
	Loch Ness	25 Nov 2020	00:20:56
Is the Loch Ness monster Jewish? And why does Jacob go around kissing people in the Bible?
	Eastern Mysticism Pt. 2	18 May 2020	00:37:08
More fascinating signs that the mysteries so often associated with the East and the occult are really rooted in Jewish philosophy. Also, lessons from Coronavirus!
	Rip Van Winkle	17 Mar 2020	00:29:52
What are the true origins of Rip Van Winkle and what can Purim teach us about the coronavirus?
	Eenie Meenie Minie Mo	16 Jan 2020	00:24:36
Eenie Meenie Minie Mo: Jews Did it First
	Kill Them With Kindness	03 Dec 2019	00:26:35
Is "Kill Them With Kindness" Jewish? And what's special about this month?
	Unicorns	04 Jun 2019	00:26:51
Where do unicorns come from and what's the Jewish holiday coming up this weekend?
	Tying the Knot	25 Feb 2019	00:17:20
Why do we tie knots to remember things? And why are we so darn happy?
	Revolutionary War	05 Dec 2018	00:28:41
Does the American revolution have roots in the events of Chanukah? And what does Chanukah teach us in 2018?
	Pilgrims	11 Nov 2018	00:20:59
Who were the first pilgrims? And how do we respond to tragedy like we saw in Pittsburgh?
	Ogres	28 Oct 2018	00:19:42
Fee Fie Fo Fum! Where do ogres come from? Let's find out.
	Werewolf	17 Oct 2018	00:16:22
Who was the first werewolf? Let’s find out.
	Frankenstein	07 Oct 2018	00:24:27
Where did Mary Shelley really get the idea for her famous Frankenstein novel? And now that the Jewish holidays are over, what do we do now?
	Onus & Onanism	22 Sep 2018	00:23:52
Ever wonder where certain words come from? Some of them have surprising origins. Let's explore some.
	Moderation	15 Sep 2018	00:13:51
"Everything in moderation ... including moderation"
	Midnight Mass	30 Aug 2018	00:18:20
Did Jews start midnight mass? And can a curse be a sign of love?
	Army Regulations	07 Jun 2018	00:11:55
What does Judaism and the army have in common?
	Pentacost	17 May 2018	00:20:20
Do Jews speak in tongues? And is the Torah for everyone?
	Mother's Day	13 May 2018	00:26:26
What's with Jews and women?
	#MeToo Pt. 2	03 May 2018	00:32:54
Let's wrap up the discussion of women's rights with a few legal documents that secure the rights of women in a highly patriarchal society. Plus a lesson in education!
	#MeToo	26 Apr 2018	00:32:51
Were Jews ahead of their time in the treatment of women? And how holy is too holy?
	Taxes	19 Apr 2018	00:20:08
Benjamin Franklin once wrote, “…in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” And will the messiah have leprosy? We’ll take a quick look at how different levels of interpretation work.
	Spring Cleaning	12 Apr 2018	00:18:25
How old is spring cleaning and why do we do it? Also, introspection and true respect!
	Lent and Easter Eggs	22 Mar 2018	00:26:02
Do Lent and Easter egg hunts have Jewish origins? Let’s find out!
	Mardi Gras	15 Mar 2018	00:20:52
What do Mardi Gras and Holloween have in common? Hint, it's a Jewish holiday!
	Olympic Torch	23 Feb 2018	00:22:01
Nazis, the Olympics and Moses
	Valentine's Day	15 Feb 2018	00:28:11
Is there a secret Jewish history behind Valentine’s Day? Is a pierced G-d/Messiah figure mentioned in the prophets? And is your body really a Temple?Sorry for the strange voice, I'm a bit under the weather this week :-(
	Eastern Mysticism	08 Feb 2018	00:25:12
Is Judaism the source of Eastern mystical religions? Will the Messiah replace the law? And is G-d’s law supposed to make sense?
	Multiculturalism	02 Feb 2018	00:28:03
It’s black history month, so let’s talk about black Jews and multiculturalism. Plus the countown to the messianic age and a closer look at the 10 commandments.
	Halley's Comet	26 Jan 2018	00:22:43
Who really discovered Halley’s comet? Does Isaiah discus the birth of the messiah and claim him to be G-d, Himself? And why did the sea split for the Jews?
	Pangea	18 Jan 2018	00:20:43
Does the Torah talk about what science considers prehistoric geology? Why don't Jews have a king nowadays? And ... locusts?
	Star Count	11 Jan 2018	00:25:20
Were ancient Jews the first to accurately determine the amount of stars in the universe? Is the trinity mentioned in the Jewish Bible? And what can we learn about the 10 plagues.
	Caduceus	04 Jan 2018	00:21:02
Were the Jews the first PR firm for physicians? Have Jews been unable to atone for their sins in the last 2000 years? And how to be both in and out of this world!
	New Year's Resolutions	28 Dec 2017	00:20:45
Where and when do New Year's resolutions originate? Did King David predict the crucifixion almost 1000 before it happened? And what can our forefather Jacob teach us about living a happy life?
	The Messiah	22 Dec 2017	00:16:01
Are Jews responsible for the holiday season? Will the Messiah be born on in the West Bank? And what's the best way to speak truth to power?
	Inventions	14 Dec 2017	00:17:41
Happy Chanukah! We'll take a look at some inventions by Jews as well as missionaries :-P Plus, a lesson from the oil of Chanukah.
	Don't Judge	01 Dec 2017	00:11:45
Is there a moral flaw in the criminal justice system? Plus we'll look at another bogus messianic prophecy. Finallly, we'll talk about loooooooooovvvvveeee.
	Thanksgiving	23 Nov 2017	00:12:27
Did Jews invent Thanksgiving? Maybe missionaries are right about something and a Jewish take on getting hitched!
	No Pain, No Gain	09 Nov 2017	00:14:21
We discuss the Jewish source of two everyday phrases and well as delve into the meaning of one of Christian missionary's favorite "proof texts".
	Hercules	02 Nov 2017	00:14:41
We'll see what the Jewish source is for one of the most popular Greek gods (and Disney character :-P). In addition we'll wrap up our discussion of Isaiah 53 with an interesting thought experiment. Plus, the beauty of having guests!
	Excalibur	26 Oct 2017	00:15:35
I'll take you through a journey through time and we'll learn about an obscure Jewish text that will absolutely amaze you. Plus, we'll get technical with Isaiah 53 and learn how to do the right thing!
	The Golden Rule	19 Oct 2017	00:18:17
We'll explore the earliest recorded findings of the age old golden rule and find out where it originates ... and where it doesn't! Also, we'll delve into the king of all missionary texts, Isaiah 53.
	Intro and disclaimers	19 Oct 2017	00:11:02
Who am I? Why did I make this podcast and what purpose does it serve? Find out before you listen to the other episodes to help you get some context.

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