
The Rabbi and I
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S2 Ep 19Can the Rabbi be a Buddhist?
One size does not fit all, one tool cannot be every tool, one religion cannot fill all our needs. Many religions are scared and afraid of allowing their members to incorporate elements of other religions. Incorporating Buddhist teachings into Judaism is a natural.

S2 Ep 18Religion on Holiday
When I visit Vegas does my religion go on vacation to the Bahamas or does it come with me?

S2 Ep 17No One Should Be Denied the Right to be Joined Together!
Organized religions can refuse to sanction marriages of their choosing and we can choose to give them power over us.

S2 Ep 16Everything’s Going to Pot!
The Commonwealth of Virginia is going all out to make sure we have easy access to marijuana. Are you ready?

S2 Ep 15Interfaith Relationships
Finding a partner and having a relationship should not be controlled by religion!

S2 Ep 14To Be Human is to be Biased!
Biases are not something that we can ignore or make go away. We can however not act on them.

S2 Ep 13Is Religion Magic?
Are you Praying or practicing religion? Is there really a difference!

S2 Ep 12Are Disabilities Disabling?
Would you have surgery performed by a one armed surgeon?

S2 Ep 11Comparing Eggs & Apples
Rabbi Ken Block observes that the Good Book is more like a library, and eggs are not always what they are supposed to be!

S2 Ep 10Gus, Bullets, and People Part 3
Rabbi Ken and Roy continue discussing the responsibilities of being a gun owner.

S2 Ep 9Guns, Bullets, and People Part 2
Rabbi Ken and Roy continue the discussion about being a response gun owner.

S2 Ep 8Guns, Bullets, and People Part 1
My guest Roy joins me to discuss Gus, safety, and training.

S2 Ep 7Believing What You are Not Seeing?
Rabbi Ken Block explains that faith needs proof, just not necessarily the kind you’re thinking of.

S2 Ep 6What You Have in Common with Leonardo DiCaprio
Rabbi Ken Block explains the imposter syndrome and why we all have face it.

S2 Ep 5To Be or Not To Be Monogamous
Rabbi Ken Block explains which rules to follow and when!

S2 Ep 4Have You Built Your Parapet Yet?
Rabbi Ken Block points out that the Torah mandates community safety!

S2 Ep 3You Can Stop Violent Prejudice
Guest Laurel Sutliff asks what we can individually do to stop the hate and prejudice that is tearing us apart.

S2 Ep 2What Would Your Mother Say?
Rabbi Ken Block discusses the Talmud’s perspective on naughty words.

S2 Ep 1L’Shanah Tovah!
Rabbi Block gives a preview of his thoughts for the New Year!

S1 Ep 16Getting Over Getting Old
Rabbi Block advises on the wisdom of taking care of your elders (especially the two of us)

S1 Ep 15Sermon on the Mount Part 3 of 3
Rabbi Block rounds up this round of observations on Mathew 5-7. The Rabbi is open to discuss more.

S1 Ep 14Sermon on the Mount part 2 of 3
Rabbi Block continues the discussion of how Mathew 5-7 relates to Jewish teachings.

S1 Ep 13Sermon on the Mount Part 1 of 3
Rabbi Block puts a new perspective on Mathew 5-7

S1 Ep 12The Rabbi Can be Bought, But He Ain’t Cheap
The Rabbi points out that everyone has a price, what we need to do is value ourselves.

S1 Ep 11Was There A Chaplain on Star Trek? And Other Mysteries
Why do some people get more and others just get it? The Rabbi offers his opinion.

S1 Ep 10One More About Holiday Stress
Yet more helpful observations from Rabbi Ken Block on our goals and expectations during the holidays.

S1 Ep 9The Lighting of the National Christmas Tree
Rabbi Ken Block always enjoys when lights drive away the darkness

S1 Ep 8To Tree or not to Tree
Rabbi Ken Block looks at the differences between interfaith practices and supporting traditions

S1 Ep 7Giving Thanks for Ham and Latkes
Rabbi Ken Block says interfaith holidays are for celebrating, not rule making or breaking.

S1 Ep 6December Can be Stressful; What Were You Expecting?
Rabbi Ken Block thinks Facebook and Martha Stuart are partly to blame, but so are we.

S1 Ep 5Naked Religion
Rabbi ken Block takes off the clothing on religion and encourages us to get back to the basics!

S1 Ep 4Space, Waste, and Lasers
Rabbi Ken Block and Joe debate the waste of space.

S1 Ep 3Fiddler on the Roof With Pizza
Rabbi Ken Block compares the wisdom of Tevye to the whole pizza!

S1 Ep 2God Only Knows What to Think About You
Rabbi Ken Block suggests that God CAN make a rock so heavy!

S1 Ep 1The Jesuit Rabbi
Rabbi Ken Block shares his story from childhood through Rabbinic seminary and the part the Jesuits played.