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Episode 57: Rabbi Yonatan Halevy "Bridging the Religious Divide"
FromJUDAISM DEMYSTIFIED | A Guide for Today's Perplexed: Confronting the Challenges of This Generation
Episode 57: Rabbi Yonatan Halevy "Bridging the Religious Divide"
FromJUDAISM DEMYSTIFIED | A Guide for Today's Perplexed: Confronting the Challenges of This Generation
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Length:
83 minutes
Released:
Apr 28, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
Rabbi Yonatan Halevy shares his personal journey to becoming the rabbi of his community and sheds light on the differences between Sephardic and Ashkenazi communities with regards to halacha and hashkafa. He offers insightful solutions to bridge the cultural and religious divide, emphasizing the importance of education in secular matters alongside Torah, as mandated by our tradition. One of the highlights of the conversation is our discussion
about Rabbi Halevy's video series, "Crimes of Kiruv," in which he identifies and addresses certain concerns and flaws in the Outreach movement. He elaborates on how a dogmatic approach, religious fanaticism, the argument from authority, and the current phenomenon of fire-and-brimstone bully tactics
can be detrimental in the long run for the Baal Teshuva, from a psychological and social standpoint. The Rabbi advocates for a return to fundamentals,
tradition, and a healthy approach to Torah, and calls out the troubling trend of religious “cancel culture” mafia. Finally, the episode concludes with a fun
and enlightening conversation about Rabbi Halevy's unique religious garb and why he chooses to dress in the manner of old-school Sepharadi Hakhamim. This
podcast episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the nuances of Jewish culture and tradition, and for those seeking to explore the
challenges faced by modern-day religious communities.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/judaismdemystified/support
about Rabbi Halevy's video series, "Crimes of Kiruv," in which he identifies and addresses certain concerns and flaws in the Outreach movement. He elaborates on how a dogmatic approach, religious fanaticism, the argument from authority, and the current phenomenon of fire-and-brimstone bully tactics
can be detrimental in the long run for the Baal Teshuva, from a psychological and social standpoint. The Rabbi advocates for a return to fundamentals,
tradition, and a healthy approach to Torah, and calls out the troubling trend of religious “cancel culture” mafia. Finally, the episode concludes with a fun
and enlightening conversation about Rabbi Halevy's unique religious garb and why he chooses to dress in the manner of old-school Sepharadi Hakhamim. This
podcast episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the nuances of Jewish culture and tradition, and for those seeking to explore the
challenges faced by modern-day religious communities.
---
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/judaismdemystified/support
Released:
Apr 28, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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