Judaism
Jewish life, religion, traditions, and community
#1178: The Mechanics of Repair: Tikkun Olam in a Broken World
Discover how the ancient concept of Tikkun Olam offers a powerful framework for repairing modern systems, from social justice to tech ethics.
#1164: The Triple Homicide of the Soul: The Ethics of Gossip
Explore why the truth can be a weapon and how ancient Jewish wisdom treats gossip as a "triple homicide" of the soul.
#1156: The Art of Disappearing: Ancient Hermits and Modern Solitude
Can you truly vanish in the age of Starlink? Explore the history, law, and neuroscience of choosing a life of total isolation.
#1125: Zionism-Washing: Is Zionism Inseparable from Judaism?
Is Zionism a modern political choice or a 3,000-year-old identity? Explore the "Zionism-washing" movement and its historical implications.
#1087: Inside My Weird Prompts: A Meta-Analysis of the Hosts
Go behind the scenes of My Weird Prompts as Corn and Herman discuss their unique biology, neural implants, and life in Jerusalem.
#1052: Coding the Cosmos: The Hebrew Calendar vs. Unix Epoch
Discover why the Unix Epoch fails when it meets the Hebrew calendar and how developers solve the "Sunset Problem" in modern software.
#1044: Ezra the Scribe: Architect of a Portable Identity
Discover how Ezra the Scribe transformed a nation’s identity from a physical temple to a portable text, shaping the modern world.
#1007: The Nation-State Paradox: Who Does Israel Represent?
Explore the growing rift between the State of Israel and the global Jewish diaspora as we examine the "nation-state paradox" in 2026.
#972: When a 'Hundred Thousand Welcomes' Expires
From the closure of Cork’s last synagogue to rising political hostility, we explore why Ireland’s Jewish community is facing an uncertain future.
#924: When a Donkey and a Sloth Explain Purim
Explore the deep themes of Purim in Jerusalem during wartime, from the power of masks to the defiance of finding joy in the face of modern threats.
#743: The IHRA Definition: Yardstick or Weapon?
Where does political critique end and hatred begin? Explore the IHRA definition and the "Three Ds" in today's complex global landscape.
#680: How a 3,500-Year-Old Faith Survives in Exile
Explore how the world’s oldest monotheistic faith survives today, from India's elite Parsis to Iran’s cultural renaissance.
#525: Faith or Delusion? Navigating the Clinical Divide
How do doctors distinguish deep faith from mental illness? Explore the line between magical thinking and clinical psychosis in Jerusalem.