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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.

Feb 14, 20227 min

S2 Ep 18Religion on Holiday

When I visit Vegas does my religion go on vacation to the Bahamas or does it come with me?

Feb 11, 202210 min

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.

Feb 8, 20226 min

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?

Feb 5, 202214 min

S2 Ep 15Interfaith Relationships

Finding a partner and having a relationship should not be controlled by religion!

Feb 2, 20226 min

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.

Jan 31, 202211 min

S2 Ep 13Is Religion Magic?

Are you Praying or practicing religion? Is there really a difference!

Jan 29, 20227 min

S2 Ep 12Are Disabilities Disabling?

Would you have surgery performed by a one armed surgeon?

Jan 28, 20229 min

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!

Jan 26, 202214 min

S2 Ep 10Gus, Bullets, and People Part 3

Rabbi Ken and Roy continue discussing the responsibilities of being a gun owner.

Jan 21, 202220 min

S2 Ep 9Guns, Bullets, and People Part 2

Rabbi Ken and Roy continue the discussion about being a response gun owner.

Jan 19, 202215 min

S2 Ep 8Guns, Bullets, and People Part 1

My guest Roy joins me to discuss Gus, safety, and training.

Jan 17, 202212 min

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.

Jan 14, 20226 min

S2 Ep 6What You Have in Common with Leonardo DiCaprio

Rabbi Ken Block explains the imposter syndrome and why we all have face it.

Jan 11, 202212 min

S2 Ep 5To Be or Not To Be Monogamous

Rabbi Ken Block explains which rules to follow and when!

Jan 10, 202210 min

S2 Ep 4Have You Built Your Parapet Yet?

Rabbi Ken Block points out that the Torah mandates community safety!

Jan 8, 20228 min

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.

Jan 7, 202212 min

S2 Ep 2What Would Your Mother Say?

Rabbi Ken Block discusses the Talmud’s perspective on naughty words.

Jan 6, 20228 min

S2 Ep 1L’Shanah Tovah!

Rabbi Block gives a preview of his thoughts for the New Year!

Jan 1, 20228 min

S1 Ep 16Getting Over Getting Old

Rabbi Block advises on the wisdom of taking care of your elders (especially the two of us)

Jan 1, 202213 min

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.

Dec 31, 202112 min

S1 Ep 14Sermon on the Mount part 2 of 3

Rabbi Block continues the discussion of how Mathew 5-7 relates to Jewish teachings.

Dec 29, 202111 min

S1 Ep 13Sermon on the Mount Part 1 of 3

Rabbi Block puts a new perspective on Mathew 5-7

Dec 27, 20219 min

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.

Dec 24, 202110 min

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.

Dec 21, 202113 min

S1 Ep 10One More About Holiday Stress

Yet more helpful observations from Rabbi Ken Block on our goals and expectations during the holidays.

Dec 19, 202112 min

S1 Ep 9The Lighting of the National Christmas Tree

Rabbi Ken Block always enjoys when lights drive away the darkness

Dec 19, 20217 min

S1 Ep 8To Tree or not to Tree

Rabbi Ken Block looks at the differences between interfaith practices and supporting traditions

Dec 18, 20217 min

S1 Ep 7Giving Thanks for Ham and Latkes

Rabbi Ken Block says interfaith holidays are for celebrating, not rule making or breaking.

Dec 18, 20216 min

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.

Dec 18, 20217 min

S1 Ep 5Naked Religion

Rabbi ken Block takes off the clothing on religion and encourages us to get back to the basics!

Dec 16, 202111 min

S1 Ep 4Space, Waste, and Lasers

Rabbi Ken Block and Joe debate the waste of space.

Dec 16, 202111 min

S1 Ep 3Fiddler on the Roof With Pizza

Rabbi Ken Block compares the wisdom of Tevye to the whole pizza!

Dec 15, 20218 min

S1 Ep 2God Only Knows What to Think About You

Rabbi Ken Block suggests that God CAN make a rock so heavy!

Dec 14, 20218 min

S1 Ep 1The Jesuit Rabbi

Rabbi Ken Block shares his story from childhood through Rabbinic seminary and the part the Jesuits played.

Dec 13, 202113 min