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Answers WithHeld

Hadar Institute

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A podcast where we confront big questions with bold thinking and honest searching. Each week, Rabbi Shai Held sits down with a leading thinker or teacher to explore one powerful Jewish idea. This podcast doesn’t have all the answers, but it can uncover new insights and model what it means to take Torah and Jewish thought seriously.
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Parasha Study Plus

Parasha Study Plus

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Our mission is to create a platform for all serious students to easily study the entire Tanach (Torah, Nevi’im and Ketuvim) in a comprehensible fashion. We seek to generate an experience that allows our members to become intimately familiar with the text, framework, and storyline of the Tanach. Our emergent objectives are to increase knowledge of our ancestral Jewish history, to strengthen our sense of awe and love of God, and reinforce our personal and national Jewish identity.
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More JOY Less OY

Bethanne Wellness Weiss

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Bethanne Wellness Weiss brings you FUN and simple Tiny Tweaks to your posture, moves, eats, peeps, (weak) cheeks, and beliefs—so you can move, feel, look, and live JOYfully better after every episode. Get ready to bask in JOY rather than wallow in OY! Click "follow" so you don't miss an episode! Amazing music credit goes to https://uppbeat.io/track/matrika/funk-style?rt=uc-referral
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Hosted by Rabbi Dr. Levi Brackman, "Truths: Jewish Wisdom for Today" is an insightful podcast exploring the confluence of religion, science, and philosophy. The podcast serves as a platform for curious minds who value nuance and pursue wisdom. It is not designed for individuals seeking absolute truths or those inclined towards unquestioning religious adherence, but instead for those who traverse our rapidly evolving world as seekers and explorers. With the mission to impart valuable insights ...
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The New Thinkery

The New Thinkery

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The New Thinkery is a podcast devoted to political philosophy and its history, along with its many guises in literature, film, and human experience generally. Named after Socrates’ infamous “Thinkery” in Aristophanes’ Clouds, The New Thinkery strikes a balance between the seriousness of academia and the playfulness of casual conversation among friends.
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In Season two of The Evolution of Torah, Rabbi Mordecai Schwartz takes usto four regions of the Medieval world to understand the specific Torah cultures that emerged from each place and their approach to Torah learning. The season covers Muslim Spain and North Africa, France, Germany, and Christian Spain over the course of 500 years, from the closing of the Talmud around the year 800 to the Spanish Inquisition. There is also one episode about Maimonides.
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Conversation with the Rabbi

Rabbi Michael Beyo | PHX.fm

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In an era of political division and polarized debate, we are losing our ability to hear each other. The volume of our disagreements is at an all-time high, while our ability to communicate with kindness and empathy is at an all-time low. This podcast seeks to change that by engaging people from different backgrounds and beliefs in good old-fashioned conversation. Listen in as Rabbi Michael Beyo and anthropologist Dr. Adrian McIntyre spend time listening, sharing, and discovering common groun ...
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Can we really describe God—or does every word fall short? In this episode, Rabbis Shai Held and Jason Rubenstein explore the bold theology of Maimonides, who argued that the only true way to speak about God… is not to speak at all. Together they unpack why saying “God is loving” might actually be misleading, what it means to worship a God beyond hu…
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Rabbis Shai Held and Tali Adler explore one of the most provocative images in rabbinic tradition: that at Sinai, God held a mountain over the Israelites’ heads and threatened them into accepting the Torah. What does this say about the nature of faith, agency, and obligation? In this episode, Rabbi Shai Held and Rabbi Tali Adler explore deep questio…
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Can we really judge everyone favorably? Rabbis Shai Held and Steve Greenberg dive into this Jewish idea, exploring how a generous outlook can transform relationships, personal healing, and even our view of God. But where do we draw the line? Tune in for a candid conversation that gets real about the power – and potential pitfalls – of seeing the be…
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Rabbi Avram Wilner has reissued, footnoted, and clarified key works of Rabbi Aharon of Staroshelye, a towering but under-learned student of the Alter Rebbe. We explore the fault line between learning Chabad as a path of inner avodah and affiliating with the modern Lubavitch movement; the two tiers of Kabbalah (universal vs. elite); the role of hisp…
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Send us a text In this honest (and very JOYful) confessional episode, Bethanne reveals why she’s hitting pause—but not stop—on some behind-the-scenes plans. If you’ve ever felt like you had to throw in the towel, this episode is your permission slip to pivot without the OY. You’ll hear: Why pivoting can be a power move, not a failure The truth behi…
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Rabbi Shai Held returns with a new cast of guest for another season of Answers WithHeld, the podcast where we confront big questions with bold thinking and honest searching. Every week, Rabbi Shai Held invites a leading thinker or teacher to explore one powerful Jewish idea or the life and legacy of a great Jewish thinker: Can We Really Judge Every…
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Send us a text In case you missed it—or just need a loving slap upside your assets again… Episode 12 is a re-drop of OYverfed and Undermoved, because it may just be the most important message of all 12ish episodes thus far. Almost everyone needs it—whether they admit it or not. Listen. Apply. Repeat. You're welcome. Like what you hear? Follow this …
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Is Orthodox Judaism still Talmudic — or has it slipped into safe, post-Talmudic conformity? Professor Menachem Fisch — Joseph & Ceil Mazer Professor Emeritus at Tel Aviv University, Director of its Center for Religious and Inter-religious Studies, and Humboldt Research Prize laureate — joins Levi Brackman to reveal the Talmud as a radical engine of…
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Send us a text 900 years ago, Rabbi-Physician-Philosopher Maimonides laid down the ultimate wellness roadmap—mind, body, and soul. In this episode, Bethanne translates his timeless health directives into Tiny Tweaks™ to help you stop living Oyverfed and Undermoved… and start moving your fine young assets into JOYful high gear. From soft poops to so…
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Send us a text In this sassy slap-upside-your-assets episode, we're tackling the truth behind our habits with The Lazy Cow Quiz. No name-calling here—just a lovingly honest look at whether you're grazing your way into OY or moving your way toward JOY. 📝 Take the Quiz: Download & print it here ✅ Date it. 🔁 Uncheck one box per week. 🎯 Go from OYster …
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Check out this new offering from JTS Podcasts: Expanding the Conversation, a podcast that brings the thought-provoking discussions and dynamic scholarship of JTS directly to you. Drawing from live events, lectures, and panel discussions, this podcast goes beyond the moment—offering not only recordings of these programs but also exclusive interviews…
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Rabbi Dr. Levi Brackman sits down with Prof. Moshe Koppel—mathematician, long-time Israeli resident, and author of Judaism Straight Up—to explore what it means to “speak” Judaism naturally instead of consulting a rule book at every turn. Highlights include: Shimen vs. Heidi: two real people who illustrate organic tribal Judaism and cosmopolitan uni…
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Since launching in July 2020, The New Thinkery hasn’t taken an extended break—but after nearly five years of weekly episodes, the guys are finally taking a much needed summer pause. The show will return with fresh conversations on political philosophy, literature, film, and more on September 3, 2025, with high-caliber guests on the horizon. In the …
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Send us a text You can cut salt, chase supplements, and blame menopause... or you can face the truth: You’re eating way too much and moving way too little. But JOYfully, it’s not too late to tweak your way out of the OY! In this sassy and loving slap upside your fine young assets, I expose the real root of your fatigue, inflammation, and jiggly par…
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Josh Parens joins Alex and Greg to discuss his recently released book, Maimonides’s Guide on Obstacles to Knowledge, Being, and Action. Parens elaborates on a bold interpretation of Maimonides’s Guide of the Perplexed that highlights how the philosopher uses “obstacles” to structure his defense of law, prophecy, and providence. This episode delves …
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Welcome to Truths—"Seeking Ecstasy" season, Rabbi Dr. Levi Brackman’s first solo deep dive in the new series. After opening with a heartfelt prayer for Israel amid the current Iran conflict, Rabbi Levi tackles the heated debate sparked by Rabbi Manis Friedman’s bold claim that “God needs our mitzvot.” ► What do classic sources—Maimonides, Nachmanid…
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Send us a text Tired of being tired? You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m answering a heartfelt listener request: how to fall asleep, stay asleep, calm the racing thoughts, and not wake up feeling like you’ve been body-slammed by your mattress. If you’ve ever tossed, turned, overate, or overthought your way into a night of OY… this one’s for you.…
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This week, a full complement of the guys are back, and are joined by Professor Richard Polt for a deep dive into Heidegger’s The Origin of the Work of Art. Together, they unpack Heidegger’s claims about truth, being, and the unique role art plays in revealing the world. The episode offers an accessible entry point into one of Heidegger’s most chall…
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“In His Image: Why Maimonides Alone Isn’t Enough & Psychedelics Have Their Place — A Conversation with Rabbi Yuval Cherlow” In this episode of Truths: Jewish Wisdom for Today, Rabbi Dr. Levi Brackman sits down with the esteemed Rabbi Yuval Cherlow to ask: Can a purely intellectual theology—à la Maimonides—ever deliver the full depth of Jewish trans…
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Greg welcomes Prof. Rob Wyllie back to the show for a thoughtful conversation on the philosophical legacy of Alasdair MacIntyre. Ranging across MacIntyre’s major works—from After Virtue to his reflections on tradition, ethics, and rationality—they consider his influence on contemporary moral philosophy and make an attempt at placing his thoughts in…
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Send us a text Falls may be common, but they’re not a normal part of aging — and definitely not your destiny. In this humorous yet heartfelt episode, Bethanne Wellness tackles the serious (and seriously preventable) issue of falls, sharing personal stories, surprising stats, and 10ish Tiny Tweaks to help you build strength, boost balance, and stay …
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Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness offers more than a critique of empire—it’s a meditation on the slipperiness of truth, the fragmentation of self, and the unsettling possibility that meaning is just another European export gone missing. This episode peers into the novella’s narrative hall of mirrors, examining its existential fog, moral vertigo, an…
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In this episode of Truths: Jewish Wisdom for Today—part of the Seeking Ecstasy season—Rabbi Dr. Levi Brackman visits Jerusalem to sit down with Yehuda Ber Zirkind for their second full-length conversation. After their first discussion in New Haven sparked passionate debate, they explored: What “Jewish theology” really is: A living dialogue about Go…
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Welcome to the intro episode of the new season of Truths: Jewish Wisdom for Today—“Seeking Ecstasy.” In this kickoff, Rabbi Dr. Levi Brackman explains why the podcast paused, why he’s launching from the holy city of Safed, and what this season is all about: exploring personal Jewish theology and the paths each of us can take to encounter the Divine…
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Send us a text *I'm aware that I made a numerical oopsie with the tweak counting, but isn't that the beauty of not having to be perfect as well as using the suffix "ish"? Welcome back, JOYster! In this heartfelt and hilarious episode, I’m dishing out life lessons straight from my brindle-coated, counter-surfing, couch-cuddling, stair-conquering ret…
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Imagine a Jetsons-esque home that attempts to meet all of your needs while also featuring a room that makes your imagination into reality. Add some behaviorally troubled children imagining bloodthirsty lions into the mix, and you have the setup for Ray Bradbury's The Veldt. In a dystopian tale that would make an excellent episode of Black Mirror, B…
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Recorded at the most recent ACTC conference, this episode features Michael McShane—educator, writer, and Shakespearean interlocutor—in a wide-ranging discussion of King Lear with both Greg and Alex. The group examine the play’s structural and philosophical dimensions, from the politics of authority and the aesthetics of suffering to questions of ju…
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Send us a text Are you ready to turn your car into a rolling JOYmobile? Whether you're commuting, carpooling, or proudly parking far and strutting in like the JOYster you are, today’s episode is packed with 10ish simple, sneaky, JOY-boosting Tiny Tweaks to ease your aches and make car time more comfy. From glutes to wrists to that tech-neck of your…
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To celebrate The New Thinkery's 250th episode... David and Alex take the week off. Instead, Greg joins Deacon Harrison Garlick of Ascend - The Great Books Podcast, to take a closer look at the third section of Plato's Gorgias which centers on a dialogue between Socrates and Calicles. The pair follow Socrates as he dismantles the arguments of Callic…
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Send us a text So yeah… PAIN. It’s not just four annoying letters strung together. It’s a signal. A spark. A slap and a hug rolled into one. And no, I didn’t coin the phrase PAIN is a gift—but now I truly believe it. Capital letters and all. Wanna know why it’s capitalized? You’ll find out. Up until now, I’ve been as sweet as a slice of yummy peanu…
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Professor B.J. Dobski joins Greg and David this week to examine Mark Twain’s Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc, a work that stands in stark contrast to Twain’s more familiar satirical writings. Through careful analysis, and using his latest book—Mark Twain’s Joan of Arc: Political Wisdom, Divine Justice, and the Origins of Modernity—as a backdr…
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Send us a text Bethanne dishes out a dozen-ish of her favorite teeny Tiny Tweaks to help you move better, feel stronger, and look even more fabulous—in just 12ish minutes These JOY-boosting gems are: Quick Easy Surprisingly life-changing You will learn: How your pinky toe holds secret superpowers How tech neck, tight glutes, and tense shoulders can…
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This week, Alex and Greg dive into Werner Herzog's Aguirre, the Wrath of God, unraveling its haunting exploration of madness, ambition, and the human condition. They trace the film’s philosophical undercurrents—from existential isolation to the limits of power—set against the backdrop of the unforgiving Amazon. Through sharp analysis and reflective…
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Send us a text Starting is the hardest part, am I right? In this very first episode of More JOY Less OY, Bethanne Wellness Weiss ditches perfection and hits record anyway—because waiting for “ready” is what keeps us stuck in the land of OY. You’ll laugh (your assets off,) nod, maybe even send your Hallelujah arms to the ceiling as Bethanne introduc…
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This week, Greg has locked David and Alex out of the recording room, and replaced them with Kierkegaard scholars Rob Wyllie & Matt Dinan. Together, they dive into Kierkegaard's Philosophical Fragments to examine what it means to become a self, whether truth can be received as a gift, and why Socrates might need a divine upgrade. It’s a lively explo…
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Send us a text Tired of feeling like an OYster when you KNOW you were meant to be a JOYster? Do you want less stress, less pain, and maybe—a little less jiggle in your wiggle? How about a sharper brain, a better booty, and more confidence? Simply put—do you want MORE JOY, less OY in your life? I’m Bethanne Wellness Weiss, a fitness, nutrition, and …
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With the stock market tanking, Alex has fled the country to verify family artifacts are still in a vault in case we go back to bartering. Meanwhile, David and Greg have replaced him this week with The New Thinkery's most prolific guest, Eric Adler, professor of classics and chair of the department at the University of Maryland at College Park. The …
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