Podcasts by Two Jews, Three Opinions

Hamas and Humanist Liberals - what do they have in common? from 2023-11-15T11:58:41

Making sense of the astonishing reactions to Israel and the war

The Song and Soul of the High Holidays - a Nefesh Kumzitz from 2023-09-10T05:09:44

Featuring Ezry and Mizzi Israel, Rabbi Chanoch and Gavi Sufrin, and Rabbi Aron Moss

When Silence Speaks Loudest from 2023-08-23T01:47:23

Fire and water in your soul

Likkutei Torah for Tishrei

Why Do We Have to Confess? from 2023-08-17T02:46:19

Likkutei Torah on Tishrei

What are you worried about? from 2023-08-09T01:21:12

Likkutei Torah in prep for Tishrei

Why Do You Get Angry? from 2023-05-18T01:20:05

Meet your animal soul. Tanya Meditations and Psychological Insights

If You Could Ask a Prophet One Question from 2023-05-11T11:46:19

How to figure out your life mission - Tanya Meditations

Quick Fixes and the Long Short Path from 2023-05-05T02:50:57

Tanya meditations and psychological insights

Torah, Tarot and Playing Cards - what's the deal? from 2022-12-26T22:50:50

Are standard playing cards contaminated with black magic?

Will We Wear Clothes When Moshiach Comes? from 2022-07-28T03:12:17

Adam and Eve didn't wear them, until they sinned. Will we wear them when we regain the purity of Eden?

Charisma and Confidence - how do we get more? from 2022-06-03T03:18:21

Kabbalistic map of personality

Humble or a doormat? Determined or domineering? from 2022-05-25T08:53:32

The attributes of Netzach and Hod - A Kabbalistic Map of Personality

The Power of Empathy from 2022-05-17T13:01:18

When is compassion wrong? How good are you at empathy? Test your Tiferet...

Kabbalistic Map of Your Personality from 2022-05-10T12:33:42

Do you make a dash when it stops raining or do you take an umbrella?

Mantras, Meditations and Mendacity - The shocking truth behind 'non-religious' spiritual practices from 2022-03-04T02:05:48

Are mantras kosher? Is all meditation safe? The dangers and pitfalls of modern spirituality

The Used Car and the Drowning Donkey from 2021-11-17T02:32:42

He got a bigger bargain than he thought for the Alfa Romeo. But was it fair?

MINDBLOWING KABBALAH - Tzelem from 2021-11-15T07:41:16

How to make a relationship possible

MINDBLOWING KABBALAH - Darkness: the light we can't see from 2021-11-10T11:02:14

Is darkness an entity, or merely the absence of light? You will never guess the kabbalistic answer

The Unreal Real Estate Heist from 2021-11-10T02:06:08

The agent pocketed $200k and took commission too. 

MINDBLOWING KABBALAH - Parallel Worlds from 2021-11-03T23:59:57

You can be in two places at once

Can I Onsell Bus Tickets? from 2021-11-03T23:08:13

The seats were empty anyway....

Would You Believe this Resume? from 2021-10-27T04:34:47

When the boss called for a reference, he didn't know who he was speaking to...

Tohu - the untapped power of chaos MINDBLOWING KABBALAH from 2021-10-20T11:27:25

What do animals, kids, emotions and anarchists have in common?

Is Micro-Theft Punishable? from 2021-10-20T10:25:22

What if a repeat offender thief remains just beneath the threshold of punishment?

MINDBLOWING KABBALAH - Tzimtzum from 2021-10-13T23:53:45

How to say nothing

Innocent Bystander or Accomplice? from 2021-10-13T10:37:41

Must you stop someone from stealing even if you incur a loss as a result? Why should your money be less valuable than someone else's?

The Power of a Lonely Jew from 2021-09-01T05:33:14

How should we feel about this Yomtov? Are we missing out, or is this all a great blessing?

Vaccines - what if the rabbis are wrong? from 2021-08-25T02:27:33

Leading rabbis have come out in favour of the vaccine. But what if they are basing their decision on false information?

What Did the Rebbe Say About Vaccines? from 2021-08-18T03:02:46

Using a new vaccine, trustworthy drug companies, herd immunity

Should I Vaccinate Just Because Everyone Else is? from 2021-08-18T02:59

It is forbidden to do something dangerous. But what is the definition of danger? Driving on the highway, air travel, how about sky diving? At what point does an activity become safe?

The Vaccine and Halacha from 2021-08-18T02:56:06

What are the halachic arguments for vaccination? Can you endanger yourself today to avert possible sickness in the future?

Did the Talmud Address Zoom Shofar Blowings? [spoiler: yes] from 2021-08-17T11:42:11

A taste of authentic talmudic learning. Gemora Rosh Hashana 27b-28a discussing the intricacies of hearing the Shofar, as applied to modern day issues of broadcasting mitzvahs

Can You Steal to Save a Life? from 2021-07-29T03:35:23

Two people are lost in the desert. There's enough water for one to survive. But only if one steals from the other. What should he do? 

Do You Get Offended Too Easily? from 2021-07-21T02:27:04

A talmudic fight gets personal. Then the roof nearly caves in. The best way to take an insult...

In memory of David ben Fortunee a"h

Forgot the Fast? from 2021-07-14T03:02:41

You forgot it was Tisha B'av, made a bracha on a cup of coffee and then suddenly realised it's a fast day. What do you do now...?

Stop a Thief on Shabbos? from 2021-07-07T02:25:27

He was stealing my phone. Can I grab it off him? Is muktza an issue? How far can we go to save our property?

An Offer You Can Refuse from 2021-06-30T03:05:40

He didn't want to be called to the Torah for fear of infection. But refusing an aliyah can be dangerous...

The Million Dollar Loan Dilemma from 2021-06-24T03:22:19

A kind donor lent a shul $1 million to finish their building. He only asked for naming rights. Sounds simple? Uh-uh....

Muhammad and Ziva's Baby Boy from 2021-06-24T03:02:04

Mother says her son is Jewish, father says he's Muslim. What do we call him?

Stolen on Seder Night from 2021-03-10T02:50:43

He left the door open, as the law says to do, and a thief took his friend's candle sticks.... who is responsible?

Can You Steal by Proxy? Taste of Talmud part 4 from 2021-03-09T10:46:23

The limits of responsibility Bava Metzia 10b

Falling on a lost article - Taste of Talmud part 3 from 2021-03-02T11:16:02

Various ways to acquire ownerless objects. The mishna and gemora Bava Metzia 10a

When a Cow is not Kosher... from 2021-02-24T02:10:46

A surprising Purim gift gets returned, but not for the reason everyone thought...

Tackling Tosfos - Taste of Talmud part 2 from 2021-02-23T10:49:57

If you thought Talmud was challenging, try Tosfos - the medieval French scholars who found contradictions between different parts of the Talmud and tried to reconcile them. Seat belts on lets go!

Stretching the Partnership? from 2021-02-17T01:58:48

He used the investors money to give charity. But that helped the business! Until it went bust....

A Taste of Talmud Part One from 2021-02-16T11:27:09

Brain bending debates from the sages. Looking at the Mishna Bava Metzia 9b. This class is for beginners to experience the genius of Talmudic logic.

"He StartedI It!" - is that a good defence? from 2021-02-10T01:28:10

Can I hit back if someone attacks me? How hard? And what if the attack was verbal? Am I responsible for provoked anger?

Stolen Cars, Counterfeit Cash and a Violent Ox from 2021-02-03T02:28:59

If one of the terms of the deal wasn't met, does the whole deal fall over?

The Day Before the Sale from 2020-12-16T01:32:29

Should a salesman tell his customer that the half-price sale starts tomorrow?
Should the secretary tell the patient he can get the same procedure for free?

The Mugger and the Mafia from 2020-12-09T01:25:06

A modern Chanukah miracle: He promised to give extra charity if the stolen money was returned. And it was. But he is in for a surprise when he has to fulfil his pledge...

Ashamed of the Crimes of My Youth from 2020-12-02T01:32:15

He hired a thug to slash his former business partners tires. He got caught. And they were the wrong tires. Who pays?

Can I Scam a Scammer? from 2020-11-25T04:46:33

His friend sold him cheap product at top dollar, claiming it was good quality. Can he recoup his money by scamming his friend?

Would a Mother Make Her Kid Sick? from 2020-11-18T03:48:51

The only way to get the government subsidy is by producing a letter from the hospital. And the family really needs it...

One Ventilator. Two Patients. Who Gets It? from 2020-11-11T04:22:26

Who gets priority: a victim of attempted murder or a victim of attempted suicide?

Why Visit an Unconscious Patient? from 2020-11-05T02:52:44

It is a great mitzvah to visit the sick. But is there a point to visit a patient who doesn't even know you are there?

Hot Politics: Hold On to Your Seat! from 2020-10-28T01:59:38

He had an aisle seat at shul. But the layout changed and now he's stuck in the middle. Can he appeal?

Dilemma: Who Pays for the Ambulance? from 2020-10-21T03:35:01

He called the ambulance on a friend in danger, who now asks him to pay the $1000 in medical bills! Should saving lives cost money?

Dilemma: Is This Charity a Fraud? from 2020-09-09T04:07:05

Everything they said was true, except that it wasn't....

Doctor Said It's Not Serious. Until HE Got Sick... from 2020-09-02T05:15:22

This doctor thought a certain disease was not dangerous and you could fast on Yom Kippur. But when he contracted it himself he wasn't so sure anymore....

Are All Chinese Organ Transplants Kosher? from 2020-08-26T04:09:21

We would do anything to save a life. Almost. 

The Ethics of Finding Hidden Treasure from 2020-08-19T03:23:40

He found a $10,000 watch in a second hand coat. Who keeps it?

Jewish Tattoos and Holy Graffiti? from 2020-08-12T02:39:27

Can you erase G-d's name from your body? How about from your windscreen? Let's help a victim of graffiti get to work....

The Matchmaker's Prank from 2020-08-05T02:49

A cruel trick ends up making a match. Does the matchmaker get paid?

Intimacy on Tisha B'av? from 2020-07-28T02:21:41

When the Romans entered the Temple to destroy it they found an image of a man and a woman embracing. This is what the Jews worship?

I Hate Sushi - the employee's lunchtime dilemma from 2020-07-22T03:49:34

Lunch was included in the contract. But he hates the lunch. So what does lunch actually mean?

Dilemma: the guy who didn't show up to shul from 2020-07-08T02:38:30

A taxi driver and a small rural community learn the importance of community prayer

Who Are the 36 Hidden Tzaddikim? from 2020-07-03T00:56:55

What does the Zohar say about the 36 tzaddikim who keep the world going? Why 36 and why hidden?

Dilemma: The Case of the Conditional Inheritance from 2020-07-02T00:55:06

Her father wanted to give her his furniture. She wasn't interested. But she got a new kitchen...

Missing a Child's Wedding - when absence is more powerful than presence from 2020-06-24T04:46:05

The Rebbe's parents couldn't attend his wedding due to border closures. The impassioned letter his father wrote gives some perspective for those in similar situations today.

The Disputed Prize Money from 2020-06-24T02:29:21

Yankel buys his grandson Simon a gift - a ticket to a weekend retreat. Simon isn't interested in going, so he sells it to his friend Frank. Frank wins the raffle at the weekend. Who gets the pri...

Is the End of the World Near? from 2020-06-23T06:05:17

Did a Rabbi really predict one hundred years ago that World War III will be in 2020? Are we about to see death and destruction on a massive scale? What is really going on?

Did the Rebbe Approve of Sports? from 2020-06-18T12:13:44

Q and A session with high school students as preparation for Gimmel Tammuz, the Rebbe's yorzheit

The Canine Wine Connoisseur from 2020-06-17T02:31:09

His dog got into a wine vat at the winery and now the wine is unsellable, Who pays?

Do I Have to Pay for the Shop's Mistake? from 2020-06-10T02:39:51

If a shop delivers something by accident to me, do I need to pay for it? What if it can't be returned? 

D.I.Y. Shabbos Part 3 from 2020-06-09T02:21:59

Shabbos afternoon is the highest point of Shabbos - and sometimes the hardest. Here are tips on ending Shabbos on a high.

D.I.Y. Shabbos Part 2 from 2020-06-05T01:13:13

Keeping Shabbos has always been the best way to escape the craziness of the mundane world and rejuvenate your soul.   In these unusual times, with everyone’s life turned upside down, w...

Scalping Shul Honours from 2020-06-03T03:29:15

Can a successful bidder at a charity auction on-sell and profit off the charity? 

The Dilemma of the Infectious Disease from 2020-05-27T02:39:45

If he takes his Tefillin to hospital, they will have to be burned. What should he do? 

DIY Shabbos Part 1 from 2020-05-07T13:03:59

Keeping Shabbos has always been the best way to escape the craziness of the mundane world and rejuvenate your soul.   In these unusual times, with everyone’s life turned upside down, w...

Do you get the respect you deserve? Do you give it? from 2020-05-06T02:13:18

The mysterious death of Rabbi Akiva's students and the zodiac of Nissan, Iyar and Sivan