Ep. 3: How do we see ourselves (from space)?

08/27/21 • 28 min

As technology advances, we are increasingly thrust into a reality where we must come to terms with our place in the universe. This new reality has the potential to drastically change the way we see ourselves and our place in the world. Jewish civilization, with its long history of storytelling, has the opportunity to lead the way in this new era.

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Ep. 2: Which Astronauts are Jewish?

Eventually you'll call them the early Jewish astronauts. In this episode Jacob discusses the first 16 Jewish Astronauts and the Jewish objects they brought into space. In his opening monologue, he probes why there's a higher percentage of Jewish astronauts than Jews from the general population as well as confront the misconception that there were only 2 Jewish astronauts. -The 16 Jewish astronauts and their backgrounds -What they have done in space -The significance of a Jewish astronaut poster -How Jewish culture and identity play a role in these astronauts' lives

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4: Sitting Shiva for Spock

As we come into the space age and more people venture out into the unknown, we must consider how we will deal with death and mourning. The death of Spock in Star Trek 2 provides us with a unique opportunity to explore these concepts. In particular, Kirk's eulogy for Spock reminds us that it is the survivors of the dead who we can honor. Through existential tools like the Mourner's Cottage and Shiva, we can embrace the confusion and loss that comes with death.