Ep 24 – Purimfest!

03/09/23 • 40 min

Having survived the Day of Hate, we discuss our obligation to eradicate Amalek - but don’t try that at home. Asher then pivots to the story and mitzvot of Purim, and John describes the parallels between Haman’s sons and the Nuremberg defendants. We then grapple with the ongoing growing pains of Israel’s democracy.
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Ep 23 – We’re Number 194!

We give thanks to our listeners, who lifted us up to #194...among Jewish podcasts, and we ask them to help us beat the Chofetz Chaim at his own game. Speaking of numbers, we unpack the 10 Utterances (not Commandments), and Asher provides some unique insights into each one. Speaking of the Big Ten, Asher describes his experiences in the wake of the Michigan State shooting, and how humanity should aspire to be like one person with one heart. We end by discussing how far we should take criticism of Israel.
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Ep 25 – Funnye Business

With the recent large bank failures, John is excited that banking lawyers are cool again. We then discuss lessons from Nuremberg for the ICC to use against Russian leaders. We are joined by Rabbi Capers Funnye, who leads Beth Shalom B'nai Zaken Ethiopian Hebrew Congregation, for fascinating insights about his community and his dialogue with Louis Farrakhan. Finally, we start revving up our blowtorch for Passover cleaning.
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