Explore every episode of the podcast The Accidental Talmudist Podcast
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| Gedaliah Gurfein: The People's Talmud | 27 Jun 2024 | 01:15:08 | |
Rabbi Gedaliah Gurfein is the creator of the Peopleās Talmud, a remarkable online resource that makes the Talmud accessible to all who are curious, even those with little Jewish knowledge. Rabbi Gurfein explains what the Talmud is and why itās the operating system of Judaism. Far from being archaic, the Talmud addresses issues that highly relevant to the modern world such as life after death, other inhabited planets, marriage and parenting, and how to create a just and fair society.Ā | |||
| Roz Rothstein: Combating Lies and Misinformation About Israel | 09 Feb 2024 | 01:01:19 | |
Roz Rothstein founded the pro-Israel advocacy group Stand With Us in 2001 to combat lies and misinformation about Israel on college campuses and in the media. SWUs promotes the truth about the Jewish state and Zionism, educating young adults who condemn Israel without knowing the facts. SWU organizes protests and ad campaigns, files lawsuits on behalf of college students, and trains students to debunk lies and stand up for Israel and the Jewish people. Roz has been named by the Forward and The Jerusalem Post as one of the most influential Jews in the world. Follow the Accidental Talmudist onĀ Facebook,Ā InstagramĀ andĀ Twitter.Ā | |||
| Douglas Rushkoff: Is Social Media a Needed Tool or a Slow-Motion Bomb? | 12 May 2020 | 01:08:33 | |
Cultural commentator Douglas Rushkoff has a unique take on the human condition in the modern world. Technology and culture alienates people from each other, and the central question today is how do we bring the human race together despite the unique challenges of our era.Ā Follow the Accidental Talmudist onĀ Facebook,Ā InstagramĀ andĀ Twitter.Ā | |||
| Rabbi Shais Taub: How to Find the Truth About Yourself | 25 Mar 2020 | 01:28:16 | |
| Dani Kollin: The Unincorporated Man | 08 Oct 2019 | 01:15:18 | |
| Rabbi Tzvi Freeman: What is Chassidus? | 10 Sep 2019 | 01:23:58 | |
Rabbi Freeman, a self-described āun-Orthodox rabbi,ā shares unexpectedChassidic teachings that help us come closer to God, each other and our own true selves. Rabbi Freeman, senior editor of Chabad.org, brings down deep teachings from the Baal Shem Tov, founder of Chassidism, and the great Lubavitcher Rebbe. What does it mean that we all carry a spark of the Divine? Follow the Accidental Talmudist onĀ Facebook,Ā InstagramĀ andĀ Twitter.Ā | |||
| Rabbi Manis Friedman: The Joy of Intimacy | 27 Aug 2019 | 01:05:05 | |
Chabad rabbi, author, and public speaker Manis Friedman explains why āI love youā is the worst thing you can say to your spouse. Rabbi Friedmanās advice for an emotionally and sexually satisfying marriage is counter-intuitive, even shocking:Ā āI love youā is the worst thing you can say. Love and sex are the two things that destroy marriages. Marrying for love is as bad as marrying for money. Follow the Accidental Talmudist onĀ Facebook,Ā InstagramĀ andĀ Twitter.Ā Ā | |||
| Stephen Tobolowsky: My Adventures with God | 13 Aug 2019 | 01:42:24 | |
Legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky talks about finding meaning, keeping bees, and what to do when your mom shows up and youāre hosting a Hollywood orgy. Actor Stephen Tobolowsky shares fascinating stories from his eventful life, covering a wide range of topics including his successful acting career and his Jewish journey. We learn about life in Hollywood, interesting characters he has known, and his ongoing adventures with God, the subject of his new book. Follow the Accidental Talmudist on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.Ā | |||
| Scott Shay: How Did Antisemitism Become Such a Big Problem on College Campuses? | 05 Dec 2023 | 01:16:55 | |
Scott Shay is the author of Conspiracy U: A Case Study, tracing the growth of anti-Zionist conspiracy theories at his alma mater, Northwestern University. In a far-reaching and dire conversation, Sal and Scott explore how antisemitism originates on both the far left and far right, and how this plague has been nurtured on American campuses. Ā Follow the Accidental Talmudist onĀ Facebook,Ā InstagramĀ andĀ Twitter.Ā | |||
| Rabbi Doctor Daniel Friedman: Talmud For Regular Folks | 12 Jan 2022 | 00:56:43 | |
| Danny Lobell: Doing Your Worst | 04 Oct 2021 | 02:10:02 | |
Comedian Danny Lobell joins Sal for a laugh-out-loud conversation covering a wide range of topics, including what theyād do with a billion dollars, Salās accidental Canada commercial, and the value of doing your worst. Danny shares his perspective on coming back to Judaism, and what conservatives and liberals have in common. Follow the Accidental Talmudist onĀ Facebook,Ā InstagramĀ andĀ Twitter.Ā | |||
| Rabbi Abraham Cooper: Fighting for Freedom and Tolerance | 30 Jun 2021 | 00:55:38 | |
| Alan Dershowitz: Comparing Talmudic And U.S. Law in Capital Cases | 02 Feb 2021 | 01:08:27 | |
| Rabbi Reuven Wolf: Who Is The Jewish Messiah and When Is He Coming? | 18 Oct 2020 | 01:29:41 | |
Rabbi Reuven Wolf of Maayon Yisroel Chassidic Center, takes us deep into Jewish mysticism as Sal and his rabbi explore some tough questions: Why does God hide? What does Messiah mean within Judaism? What do all Jews have in common? What is the role of non-Jews in the World to Come? Ā Follow the Accidental Talmudist on Facebook,Ā InstagramĀ andĀ Twitter.Ā | |||
| Nas Daily: I Made 1000 Videos in 1000 Days and Received 6 Billion Views | 18 Jul 2020 | 01:06:00 | |
Nas Yassin is an Arab Israeli who scored a full scholarship to Harvard and started Nas Daily, a wildly successful Facebook page with 26 million followers, that documents his travels and experiences around the world. Sal and Nas explore the intersection of faith, social media, storytelling, government, Hollywood and interesting characters theyāve known. Follow the Accidental Talmudist onĀ Facebook,Ā InstagramĀ andĀ Twitter.Ā | |||
| Shloime Zionce: Hasidic Travel Writer | 08 Jun 2020 | 01:15:47 | |
| Rabbi Mendel Kalmenson: How To Find Your Purpose | 15 Jan 2025 | 01:21:05 | |
Rabbi Mendel Kalmenson is the bestselling author of seven books that provide invaluable advice for how to create a life of meaning and joy. His newest book, On Purpose, teaches readers to see the Divine providence in every moment, encounter and relationship in their lives, in good times and bad. Spiritual leader of Chabad of Belgravia UK, Rabbi Kalmenson is an emissary of the Lubavitcher Rebbe who is passionate about transmitting the wisdom of the Rebbe to help people improve themselves, their relationships, and the world around them. ā¤ļø Support our work: http://donate.accidentaltalmudist.org š¤ Our best content in your inbox weekly: accidentaltalmudist.org/newsletter š±NEW! 'Accidental Talmudist' App now available for Apple and Android! 𤣠Learn more about Salvador, AT, & Let My People Laugh: linktr.ee/salvadorlitvak | |||