Oct 27, 2025
A very popular but controversial game in bars in the 1990s was “dwarf-tossing, i.e., who could through padded little people the farthest. If the little person agrees and is paid, is there anything morally wrong with this practice. This podcast will examine the implications from Jewish sources and the implications for...
Oct 27, 2025
A very popular but controversial game in bars in the 1990s was “dwarf-tossing, i.e., who could through padded little people the farthest. If the little person agrees and is paid, is there anything morally wrong with this practice. This podcast will examine the implications from Jewish sources and the implications for...
Oct 20, 2025
This podcast will examine the precedents of lotteries in scripture, when lotteries are permitted and forbidden traditional Judaism and why, and whether this activity denies God’s involvement in activities in the world or not. It also will examine gambling in Judaism such as sports betting today.
Oct 19, 2025
This podcast will examine the precedents of lotteries in scripture, when lotteries are permitted and forbidden traditional Judaism and why, and whether this activity denies God’s involvement in activities in the world or not. It also will examine gambling in Judaism such as sports betting today.
Oct 15, 2025
If going beyond the law is a requirement of Jewish law itself, then it is no longer “beyond” the law, but, rather, part of the law. This podcast will examine where in Judaism a Jew is required to go beyond the basic law requirement, and why and how it can, nevertheless, remain beyond the law. Numerous practical...