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Episode 24: Rabbi Jeremy Wieder "The Nuances Within the Sources"

Episode 24: Rabbi Jeremy Wieder "The Nuances Within the Sources"

FromJUDAISM DEMYSTIFIED | A Guide for Today's Perplexed: Confronting the Challenges of This Generation


Episode 24: Rabbi Jeremy Wieder "The Nuances Within the Sources"

FromJUDAISM DEMYSTIFIED | A Guide for Today's Perplexed: Confronting the Challenges of This Generation

ratings:
Length:
74 minutes
Released:
Aug 3, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Rabbi Weider explains the concept of Q're (what is read) and Ketib (what is written) and how our Sages approached textual variants in all ancient Torah scrolls (Masoretic, Dead Sea, etc.). In doing so, he clarifies and corrects some of the biggest misconceptions about the integrity and unity of the text, something Bible critics in academia often point to as evidence against the Torah's authenticity. In the second half of the discussion, the Rabbi addresses a very polarizing topic today: abortion. In light of the recent Roe v Wade ruling, Jews from both sides of the political aisle seem to claim that the Torah or Rabbinic view supports their respective positions on abortion. Find out if Rabbinic tradition supports the pro or anti-abortion side of the argument. Like most complex halakhic issues in Judaism, it's not so simple.
Released:
Aug 3, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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Benjy & Benzi are 2 young and inquisitive Orthodox Jews who decided to create the content they always craved but couldn't find elsewhere. When they're not engaging in passionate 1-on-1 discussions, they have long-form conversations with Jewish thinkers from all walks of life. The goal of the show is to shed light on taboo topics, tackle the problems facing Judaism today, delve into philosophical & theological issues, and most importantly - find common ground with prestigious guests from different religious backgrounds who may have views that aren't often shared in mainstream Orthodox circles.