Podcasts by Rabbi, Is Pot Kosher?
Rabbi, Is Pot Kosher? is a podcast exploring the intersection of Jewish traditions and contemporary questions hosted by Rabbi Avram Mlotek and Rabbi Jon Leener.
Further podcasts by Rabbi Avram Mlotek & Rabbi Jon Leener
Podcast on the topic Judentum
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How Jewish was John Lennon? from 2020-12-08T21:27:38
The rabbis discuss John Lennon's legacy.
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How should Jews celebrate Thanksgiving? from 2020-11-19T16:43:02
The rabbis debate whether Thanksgiving is also a Jewish holiday.
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Is democracy a Jewish value? from 2020-10-29T18:53:37
The rabbis discuss the upcoming election and explore whether Judaism values democracy.
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Rosh Hashana in COVID from 2020-09-17T18:33:57
The rabbis discuss the highs and lows of the upcoming holiday.
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Are Vegan Restaurants Kosher? from 2020-09-03T20:57:55
The rabbis discuss Jewish attitudes towards veganism.
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The Torah of Joe Biden from 2020-08-20T19:00:03
The rabbis discuss the DNC and Joe's biblical doppelganger.
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The Death of Rabbi Steinsaltz from 2020-08-13T18:59:40
The rabbis discuss the recent death of Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz.
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What is the Torah of the Oscar Movies 2019? from 2020-01-14T17:42:22
What is the Torah of the Oscar Movies 2019? by Rabbi Avram Mlotek&Rabbi Jon Leener
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How Might We Remember 9/11? from 2019-09-09T19:50:31
In this episode of Rabbi, Is Pot Kosher, the rabbis visit the legacy of 9/11 and wonder how we might remember in effective ways 18 years later.
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What Does The Shofar's Sound Mean To You? from 2019-09-09T19:47:01
In Season 4, Episode 3, the rabbis share what the shofar's sound means to them this high holiday season.
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What Makes A Disloyal Jew? from 2019-08-22T17:50:02
Season 4, Episode 2 the rabbis of Rabbi, Is Pot Kosher? take on the 45th President's claim that voting Democrat makes a Jew disloyal.
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Should Jeffrey Epstein Get A Jewish Funeral? from 2019-08-22T17:33:19
Season 4 premiers with this brand new episode of Rabbi, Is Pot Kosher as the rabbis reunite and ask: when has someone trespassed too far?
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Can Anyone Become A Rabbi? from 2019-04-04T19:01:19
In Season 3, Episode 3 of Rabbi, Is Pot Kosher the rabbis explore what it takes to be a rabbi and who qualifies for this position.
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Do The Restrictive Laws of Milk and Meat Apply To Making Out? from 2019-04-01T15:28:15
In Season 3, Episode 2 of Rabbi Is Pot Kosher the rabbis take a question from the listeners on making out and eating.
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Does Your Presence Affirm Where You Are? from 2019-04-01T15:20:41
In this episode of Rabbi Is Pot Kosher, the rabbis explore whether or not rabbinic presence in certain situations - weddings, synagogues, rallies - affirms those very spaces.
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How Jewish Were The Oscars? from 2019-02-25T21:09:21
In the Season Finale of Season 2 of Rabbi Is Pot Kosher the rabbis explore the Jewish themes of the best picture nominations of the Oscars.
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America and Israel; Jewish Supremacy? from 2019-02-25T20:44:44
On this episode of Rabbi, Is Pot Kosher, the rabbis explore the Israeli Jewish extremist group, Jewish Power, and wonder what American Jewish reactions ought to be.
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Is Joy A Jewish Value? from 2019-02-06T21:32:21
On this new Hebrew month of Adar, the rabbis step into emotionality and explore joy together.
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The (Spiritual) State of the Union from 2019-02-06T21:26:29
While the President of the United States addressed Congress and the country, the rabbis took a stab at the spiritual state of the union too.
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Deeds or Creeds? from 2019-01-31T19:50:38
In Season 2, Episode 16 the rabbis return to the weekly Torah portion for an ancient debate: deeds or creeds?
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What Are We Remembering? from 2019-01-31T19:36:36
In Episode 15 of Season 2, the rabbis explore International Holocaust Remembrance Day and wonder, what are we remembering exactly?
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Is It Kosher To Leave Birthright for Political Reasons? from 2019-01-03T20:12:54
In this episode of Rabbi, Is Pot Kosher the rabbis explore the recent controversy around students leaving Birthright Israel trips out of political opposition while addressing the Jewish relationshi...
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Are Holocaust Jokes Kosher? from 2019-01-03T19:45:38
Is it kosher for Louis CK to make Holocaust jokes? What about Larry David? Tune in to hear the rabbis discuss whether or not Holocaust jokes are kosher.
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Is There Free Will? from 2018-12-27T19:07:42
Free will? Divine Providence? The rabbis weigh in on this timeless question.
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Can A Jew Go To A Christmas Dinner? from 2018-12-20T19:51:09
In Season 2, Episode 11, the rabbis return to Christmas taking a question from one of you, dear listeners, and ponder: Can a Jew Go To A Christmas Dinner?
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Why Fast For Ancient Tragedies? from 2018-12-20T18:50:17
Tune in to hear the rabbis explore the significance of ancient tragedies, particularly those related to the Land of Israel. What's their meaning for today?
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Is Hanukkah The Jewish Christmas? from 2018-12-06T20:26:11
On this episode of Rabbi, Is Pot Kosher, the rabbis celebrate their podcast's arrival on the Top 200 Jewish Podcast list and ask: Is Hanukkah just a Jewish Christmas?
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What Goes Around Comes Around? from 2018-11-13T03:47:09
In Season 2, Episode 8 of Rabbi, Is Pot Kosher the rabbis explore the rabbinic saying, "The stories of the ancestors are symbols for the children," and ask where free choice dwells as we inherit fa...
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What's The Jewish Response To Anti-Semitism? from 2018-11-13T03:41:55
Season 2: Episode 7: The rabbis discuss the growing Anti-Semitism in America, especially post the Pittsburgh massacre, and wonder: what is the Jewish response?
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Jews and Genders? from 2018-11-04T14:50:49
The rabbis explore gender norms and roles in Judaism.
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What Do Jews Do Without The Holidays? from 2018-10-15T01:18:18
The Jewish High Holidays are over. Now what?
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Are Tattoos Kosher? from 2018-10-15T01:12:55
The rabbis explore the relationship between Jews and tattoos.
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Is everyone forgivable? from 2018-09-13T18:01:24
On this episode the rabbis explore the notion of forgiveness in the era of #MeToo. Also, what foods are a must have after Yom Kippur?
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Is There God in New York City Real Estate? from 2018-07-11T16:13:33
In episode 2, the rabbis wonder where God and spirituality dwells in the New York City real estate market. They explore the challenges and hopes of moving, in general, as they settle into their own...
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Is It Kosher for politicians to use the Bible? from 2018-07-11T16:12:08
Season 2 begins and the rabbis are back, exploring in this episode how politicians use, misuse, or even abuse the Bible.
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Rabbi, Is Pot Kosher? from 2018-05-10T01:44:13
In the Season 1 finale of Rabbi, Is Pot Kosher, the rabbis finally explore the long awaited question: is marijuana kosher? And, if so, what's the blessing for weed?
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Do Jews Believe In Reincarnation? from 2018-05-10T01:41:26
After a brief hiatus, the rabbis return to ponder aloud one of the most ancient queries: what's the deal with reincarnation and do Jews believe in it?
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What is the big deal about Purim? from 2018-02-15T00:39:51
The rabbis explore the deeper meanings behind Purim.
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Whose Jerusalem Is It Anyway? from 2018-01-19T19:35:48
Taking a line from the epic sketch comedy show, the rabbis ask, "Whose Jerusalem Is It Anyway?" amid the Trump Administration's announcement of moving their embassy from Tel Aviv.
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Is The Bible's Burning Bush Tale The First Story of Therapy? from 2018-01-19T19:28:04
The Hebrew calendar reads the stories of the Exodus in synagogues; the rabbis weigh in on what actually went down at the site of the burning bush. Also, was it Moses' therapy? How much does God cha...
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Trump, Flynn, Manaforte: What's With The Lying? from 2017-12-06T04:42:27
With ongoing revelations regarding the lies senior administration officials have made, the rabbis wonder: what does Judaism have to say about all this lying? When is it permitted to lie?
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Did Prime Minister Netanyahu Really Say That? from 2017-12-06T04:38:52
The rabbis explore the recent statement purported to have been made by Prime Minister of Israel and unpack its implications.
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How Do Jews Celebrate Christmas? from 2017-12-06T04:36:17
How Jewish is Christmas and how/do Jews celebrate this prominent holiday?
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How Much Can I Pay For A daVinci Painting? from 2017-11-17T06:08:44
As a DaVinci painting was recently sold for $450 million, the rabbis wonder, is there a limit to what we might spend on art?
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What Does Jewish Fundamentalism Look Like? from 2017-11-16T22:22:15
In the wake of recent terror attacks, the rabbis explore Jewish fanaticism.
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Can We Be Pro-Life and Pro-Guns? from 2017-11-09T20:59:22
In light of recent gun massacres, the rabbis explore what a gun's role is in a religious life.
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How Do We Watch Harvey Weinstein Movies Now? from 2017-10-26T21:05:37
The rabbis explore the difference between sin and sinner wondering if we can appreciate the work of someone who commits crimes?
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Is There Spirituality In The Subway? from 2017-10-26T21:03:22
The rabbis are back after a high holiday marathon to discuss finding meaning in the mundane.
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Why are Jews obsessed with the High Holidays? from 2017-09-18T16:31:04
The rabbis explore the various themes of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur — wondering why these days still hold such resonance. Also, can one find spiritual bliss in eating a bacon cheeseburger on Yom...
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To Smash or Not To Smash [PODCAST TEASER] from 2017-08-22T18:54:48
The rabbis tackle the controversy surrounding Confederate statues. All new episodes coming shortly with improved sound quality.
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