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Orthodox Conundrum

Orthodox Conundrum

著者： Scott Kahn
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The Orthodox Conundrum is a forum in which we look honestly at the Orthodox Jewish community, identifying what works well and what does not, so that, through an honest accounting, we can find solutions that will be successful. We will examine some of the major issues that affect the Orthodox world, without exaggeration, whitewashing, or pretending that they don't exist. Our hope is that the Orthodox Conundrum will spark wider discussion that will enable Orthodox Judaism to continue moving forward in the areas at which it excels, and to rectify the areas that need improvement.©️2026 スピリチュアリティ ユダヤ教
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  • How Antisemitism Turns Hatred into Moral Duty, with Dr. Dara Horn (308)

    How Antisemitism Turns Hatred into Moral Duty, with Dr. Dara Horn (308)
    2026/10/19
    Check out Orthodox Conundrum Commentary on Substack and get your free subscription by going to https://scottkahn.substack.com/ - and members get this and other episodes of the Orthodox Conundrum Podcast ad-free and with early access and additional bonus content! What if we've been fundamentally misunderstanding antisemitism? What if the problem isn't simply that people hate Jews, but that powerful individuals and movements have spent centuries convincing people that Jews are responsible for destroying everything they hold dear? Dr. Dara Horn, acclaimed author of People Love Dead Jews and The Final Solution to the Jewish Question, joins me for a wide-ranging and thought-provoking conversation about Jewish identity, antisemitism, Zionism, and the extraordinary persistence of Jewish civilization. We explore why Jews don't fit neatly into modern categories of religion, ethnicity, or nationality; why antisemitism thrives even among people who believe they're standing up for justice; and why defending ourselves against outrageous accusations may actually reinforce the very lies we're trying to refute. We also discuss the remarkable connection between Jewish monotheism and resistance to tyranny, the troubling ways Holocaust education can erase the very Jewish civilization the Nazis sought to destroy, and the importance of teaching Jews and non-Jews alike a fuller, more confident account of Jewish history. Most importantly, Dara offers a different way of thinking about the challenges confronting the Jewish people today: one that replaces defensiveness with curiosity, exposes the manipulation behind antisemitic accusations, and insists that the Jewish story is not merely one of persecution and survival, but of courage, continuity, and an enduring commitment to truth. Listen to the new Naaseh weekly podcast! Each week, host Ari Levisohn, joined by Rav Jeremy Tibbetts or Lazar Berman, starts with a close reading of the Parsha and asks what happens when we try to actually live it - not only in our own lives, but in the communities we create - and the kind of society we're trying to build. Because Torah isn't only meant to describe a better world. It's meant to help us build one. The latest episode of Naaseh is out now. Find it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts , or YouTube. Click here to order Dara Horn's book The Final Solution to the Jewish Question: A Love Story for the Living. Also learn about Dara's new educational initiative, The Tell Institute, by clicking here. If your business is interested in advertising to our engaged Orthodox audience, or if you'd like to sponsor an episode in honor of a loved one or simcha, please reach out to aliza@jewishcoffeehouse.com to support meaningful Jewish conversations. Thanks to all of our Patreon subscribers, who have access to bonus JCH podcasts, merch, and more - we appreciate your help, and hope you really enjoy the extras! Visit the JCH Patreon site at https://www.patreon.com/jewishcoffeehouse. Write to aliza@jewishcoffeehouse.com to learn all about creating your own podcast. Music: "Happy Rock" by bensound.com
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    1 時間 26 分
  • Honoring Difficult Parents: Boundaries, Guilt, and Kibud Av Va'Em, with Rabbi Larry Rothwachs (307)

    Honoring Difficult Parents: Boundaries, Guilt, and Kibud Av Va'Em, with Rabbi Larry Rothwachs (307)
    2026/10/12

    Check out Orthodox Conundrum Commentary on Substack and get your free subscription by going to https://scottkahn.substack.com/ - and members get this and other episodes of the Orthodox Conundrum Podcast ad-free and with early access and additional bonus content!

    What happens when honoring your parents comes at a significant emotional cost? When a parent is constantly critical, makes you feel guilty, interferes with your marriage, or refuses to respect your independence, what does the Torah actually require of you? Are you obligated to obey your parents, even when their demands seem unreasonable? Can you establish boundaries without violating kibbud av va'em? And how do you distinguish between the genuine obligations of honoring your parents and the expectations they may impose upon you?

    In this episode of the Orthodox Conundrum, Rabbi Larry Rothwachs, a longtime congregational rabbi and licensed clinical social worker, joins me for an important and nuanced conversation about difficult parental relationships. We explore the difference between ordinary parental imperfections and genuinely unhealthy patterns, the proper meaning of boundaries, the sometimes overwhelming power of guilt, and the tension between loyalty to parents and responsibility to one's spouse and children.

    We also examine what halacha actually demands, what it doesn't, and how rabbis and therapists can work together to help people navigate these painful situations.

    At the heart of our conversation is a question that is deeply personal: How do we honor our parents without surrendering our independence, our emotional health, or the other relationships that matter most?

    Listen to the new Naaseh weekly podcast!

    Each week, host Ari Levisohn, joined by Rav Jeremy Tibbetts or Lazar Berman, starts with a close reading of the Parsha and asks what happens when we try to actually live it - not only in our own lives, but in the communities we create - and the kind of society we're trying to build. Because Torah isn't only meant to describe a better world. It's meant to help us build one. The Bereishit episode of Naaseh is out now. Find it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts , or YouTube.

    Rabbi Rothwachs is the founder of StepAhead Counseling (stepaheadcounseling.com), where he specializes in couples therapy, family relationships, and parental support, integrating evidence-based therapeutic approaches with his extensive experience in rabbinic and pastoral leadership.

    If your business is interested in advertising to our engaged Orthodox audience, or if you'd like to sponsor an episode in honor of a loved one or simcha, please reach out to aliza@jewishcoffeehouse.com to support meaningful Jewish conversations.

    Thanks to all of our Patreon subscribers, who have access to bonus JCH podcasts, merch, and more - we appreciate your help, and hope you really enjoy the extras! Visit the JCH Patreon site at https://www.patreon.com/jewishcoffeehouse.

    Write to aliza@jewishcoffeehouse.com to learn all about creating your own podcast.

    Music: "Happy Rock" by bensound.com
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    1 時間 13 分
  • What's the Point of God If God Doesn't Intervene? With Rabbi Yitz Greenberg (306)

    What's the Point of God If God Doesn't Intervene? With Rabbi Yitz Greenberg (306)
    2026/10/05
    Check out Orthodox Conundrum Commentary on Substack and get your free subscription by going to https://scottkahn.substack.com/ - and members get this and other episodes of the Orthodox Conundrum Podcast ad-free and with early access and additional bonus content! What's the point of God if God doesn't intervene? Rabbi Yitz Greenberg has spent more than sixty years wrestling with the meaning of faith after the Holocaust, and one of his central claims is that God increasingly expects human beings to take responsibility for the world rather than waiting for divine intervention. But if that's true, what role does God actually play? And what does it mean for covenant, religious obligation, and prayer? In this conversation, we discuss Rabbi Greenberg's understanding of Judaism as a religion that demands that we "choose life"; why he has significantly revised his famous idea of the "voluntary covenant"; why he believes God's increasing hiddenness represents not divine absence, but a more mature stage in the relationship between God and humanity; and what all of this means for the relationship between Orthodox and non-Orthodox Jews. We also discuss one of his more controversial claims: that Christianity may itself be part of God's plan for bringing the biblical message to humanity. And finally, I ask what prayer means in a world where God increasingly leaves the work to us. When we ask God to heal, to provide justice, or to repair what is broken, are we asking God to act, or are we accepting responsibility to act on God's behalf? This is a wide-ranging conversation about God, Torah, the Holocaust, religious pluralism, Christianity, human responsibility, and what faith means in a world where God may not intervene in the ways that we expect. Listen to the new Naaseh weekly podcast! Each week, host Ari Levisohn, joined by Rav Jeremy Tibbetts or Lazar Berman, starts with a close reading of the Parsha and asks what happens when we try to actually live it - not only in our own lives, but in the communities we create - and the kind of society we're trying to build. Because Torah isn't only meant to describe a better world. It's meant to help us build one. The Bereishit episode of Naaseh is out now. Find it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts , or YouTube. Rabbi Yitz Greenberg just released his new two volume set of classic essays, Life Against Death. Listeners to Orthodox Conundrum in the United States and Canada will receive a 40% discount, and a 50% discount for bulk purchases of ten or more copies of the set. Just go to JPS.org, and include the discount code 6AF26 for a regular purchase, and discount code 6LIFE2V50 for orders of ten copies or more. Please listen to and share this podcast, and let us know what you think on the Orthodox Conundrum Discussion Group on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/432020081498108). If your business is interested in advertising to our engaged Orthodox audience, or if you'd like to sponsor an episode in honor of a loved one or simcha, please reach out to aliza@jewishcoffeehouse.com to support meaningful Jewish conversations. Thanks to all of our Patreon subscribers, who have access to bonus JCH podcasts, merch, and more - we appreciate your help, and hope you really enjoy the extras! Visit the JCH Patreon site at https://www.patreon.com/jewishcoffeehouse. Write to aliza@jewishcoffeehouse.com to learn all about creating your own podcast. Music: "Happy Rock" by bensound.com
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    1 時間 17 分
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