What Does Judaism Say About...?
Nachum Amsel
Show overview
What Does Judaism Say About...? has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 246 episodes, alongside 116 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 80 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 9 min and 29 min — with run-times ranging widely across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Religion & Spirituality show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 days ago, with 34 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2024, with 96 episodes published. Published by Nachum Amsel.
From the publisher
What does Judaism Say About...? is a podcast where we explore different values, ethical issues, or dilemmas relevant to the 21st century, and examine the normative Jewish viewpoint on each issue. Every week, a fascinating value and topic will be analyzed from the traditional Jewish perspective.
Latest Episodes
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(121) The Most Important Day of the Jewish Year
Individuality and Conformity
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Underlying Values and Concepts of Passover
trailerThis holiday, the birthday of the Jewish people, is celebrated mainly in a family setting, at a once a year gathering, where Jewish families try to recreate the Exodus, not merely remember it. The Haggadah book of this night contains many deeper Jewish concepts that have kept the Jewish people Jewish. This podcast will point out many of these ideas and the uniqueness of this holiday.
S1 Ep 119(119) Underlying Values and Concepts of Passover
This holiday, the birthday of the Jewish people, is celebrated mainly in a family setting, at a once a year gathering, where Jewish families try to recreate the Exodus, not merely remember it. The Haggadah book of this night contains many deeper Jewish concepts that have kept the Jewish people Jewish. This podcast will point out many of these ideas and the uniqueness of this holiday.
Shabbat – Even Deeper Ideas- This week is Shabbat Hagadol
trailerBased on seven simple questions how and why Shabbat is different from every other Mitzvah-commandment in Judaism, this podcast will show how Shabbat changed throughout history and, although other religions have a "day of rest", Shabbat is uniquely Jewish and the mystical engine that keeps the world going.
(118) Shabbat – Even Deeper Ideas- This week is Shabbat Hagadol
Based on seven simple questions how and why Shabbat is different from every other Mitzvah-commandment in Judaism, this podcast will show how Shabbat changed throughout history and, although other religions have a "day of rest", Shabbat is uniquely Jewish and the mystical engine that keeps the world going.
Underlying Values and Concepts of Shabbat
trailerShabbat is a unique and difficult concept – a day that is uniquely Jewish, and has helped the Jewish people remain alive as a people since the Torah was given. How and why is this so? The Torah gives two reasons why the Shabbat was given. This podcast will examine the macro and micro of these reasons and Shabbat and why it makes more sense to keep Shabbat in the 21st century than in the 13th century.
S1 Ep 117(117) Underlying Values and Concepts of Shabbat
Shabbat is a unique and difficult concept – a day that is uniquely Jewish, and has helped the Jewish people remain alive as a people since the Torah was given. How and why is this so? The Torah gives two reasons why the Shabbat was given. This podcast will examine the macro and micro of these reasons and Shabbat and why it makes more sense to keep Shabbat in the 21st century than in the 13th century.
Friendship
trailerMany people have thousands of virtual "friends" but few or no "live" friends whom they hang out with in the real word. What is the definition of a true friend? What is the difference between a friend, an acquaintance and a companion? These questions will be analyzed in this podcast from a Jewish perspective, with traditional sources that are both nuanced and show an unexpected perspective to this important relationship.
S1 Ep 116(116) Friendship
Many people have thousands of virtual "friends" but few or no "live" friends whom they hang out with in the real word. What is the definition of a true friend? What is the difference between a friend, an acquaintance and a companion? These questions will be analyzed in this podcast from a Jewish perspective, with traditional sources that are both nuanced and show an unexpected perspective to this important relationship.
Human Dignity
trailerWhile it is nice and ever proper to show everyone, even strangers, some basic respect, the basis of that respect differs greatly between Jews and others especially those who do not believe in a God. Judaism, careful to go to great lengths not to disrespect a person, and legislate against disrespecting anyone, even a sinner. For the same reason, it is forbidden in Judaism for that reason for people to disrespect or harm themselves, from a Jewish perspective. Listen to the podcast to find out why and how.
S1 Ep 115(115) Human Dignity
While it is nice and ever proper to show everyone, even strangers, some basic respect, the basis of that respect differs greatly between Jews and others especially those who do not believe in a God. Judaism, careful to go to great lengths not to disrespect a person, and legislate against disrespecting anyone, even a sinner. For the same reason, it is forbidden in Judaism for that reason for people to disrespect or harm themselves, from a Jewish perspective. Listen to the podcast to find out why and how.
Deeper Concept in Understanding Purim
trailerThis podcast will show the unusual aspects of Purim, and how it is different from every other Jewish holiday. It will shed light on the Purim Megillah story and ideas using the little analyzed poem following the Megillah. It will show an historical connection between the events of Purim and Passover. The podcast will also demonstrate why Purim, of all Jewish holiday, will still be celebrated in the time of Messiah.
S1 Ep 114(114) Deeper Concept in Understanding Purim
This podcast will show the unusual aspects of Purim, and how it is different from every other Jewish holiday. It will shed light on the Purim Megillah story and ideas using the little analyzed poem following the Megillah. It will show an historical connection between the events of Purim and Passover. The podcast will also demonstrate why Purim, of all Jewish holiday, will still be celebrated in the time of Messiah.