What Is Judaism?

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The fully comprehensive series on all the elements of Judaism: the religion. The Average Rabbi teaches the complete framework to Joe, a real, new student of Judaism. Join Joe on his journey as he explores the ancient path for the first time. Whether you are a fresh beginner like Joe, or raised in the orthodox faith, this series will provide you with the knowledge to answer the questions, "What's the Jewish take on...?", "Do Jews believe in...?" and ultimately, "What is Judaism?" This series is based on the 300 yr. old text The Way of God written by scholar/mystic, the Ramchal. read less
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1. What Is God?
Jun 13 2022
1. What Is God?
Intro to the series & the six principles regarding God ★ Support this podcast ★

Episodes

1. What Is God?
Jun 13 2022
1. What Is God?
Intro to the series & the six principles regarding God ★ Support this podcast ★
2. What Is The Purpose Of Creation?
Jul 19 2022
2. What Is The Purpose Of Creation?
After discussing the Almighty Himself, The Average Rabbi and Joe go further to discuss the ultimate purpose of reality. Why did God create the world, and how is that purpose accomplished? Find out in this episode... ★ Support this podcast ★
3. What Is Man, Life and the Afterlife?
Jul 27 2022
3. What Is Man, Life and the Afterlife?
Another deep dive into Jewish philosophy regarding the basic essence of the human being, the purpose of death and what comes after. ★ Support this podcast ★
Interlude | Joe's Questions #1
Aug 1 2022
Interlude | Joe's Questions #1
We take a break from the regular curriculum to address Joe's pressing and important questions thus far, addressing the Oral Torah, kabbalah, and literal interpretations of the supernatural. ★ Support this podcast ★
4. What Is The Path To Perfection? (Part 1)
Aug 16 2022
4. What Is The Path To Perfection? (Part 1)
Ever heard of mitzvos/mitzvot/commandments? Tune in to hear the Average Rabbi & Joe explain more in depth the path of the body-soul and the purpose of the commandments of the Torah. ★ Support this podcast ★
5. What Is The Path To Perfection? (Part 2)
Aug 22 2022
5. What Is The Path To Perfection? (Part 2)
A deeper look into the purpose of commandments, how to love and fear God, and the goal of learning Torah. ★ Support this podcast ★
6. What Is The Physical, The Spiritual, & Evil?
Sep 14 2022
6. What Is The Physical, The Spiritual, & Evil?
Breaking down what composes reality: The physical universe | Souls, angels, and demons | The true nature of darkness & evil ★ Support this podcast ★
7. What Is Divine Providence? (Intro + Rosh Hashana Insight)
Sep 19 2022
7. What Is Divine Providence? (Intro + Rosh Hashana Insight)
Section two of the book begins and we introduce the new concept: hashgacha, sometimes translated as "divine providence". ★ Support this podcast ★
8. What Is Reward And Punishment? (Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?)
Nov 1 2022
8. What Is Reward And Punishment? (Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?)
How is humanity's ultimate perfection reached? We'll explore the system of categorizing the righteous and the wicked, Gehinnom, worldly success and suffering from a big picture perspective. ★ Support this podcast ★
9. What Is Personal Providence? (Part 1)
Nov 14 2022
9. What Is Personal Providence? (Part 1)
Introduction to the factors that determine an individual's state and personal challenges in the world. ★ Support this podcast ★
10. What Is Personal Providence? (Part 2 - Return Of The Joe)
Jun 4 2023
10. What Is Personal Providence? (Part 2 - Return Of The Joe)
Joe returns from yeshiva and shares his experience.We continue exploring reasons for man's various experiences in this world. ★ Support this podcast ★
11. What Is Personal Providence? (Part 3 - FINALE)
Jun 11 2023
11. What Is Personal Providence? (Part 3 - FINALE)
We wrap up the remaining reasons and considerations why things happen to a person in their lifetime, including suffering for others and reincarnation. ★ Support this podcast ★
12. What Is A Jew?
Jun 18 2023
12. What Is A Jew?
Understanding the metaphysical implications of what it means to be Jew, and the difference between Jews and non-Jews. ★ Support this podcast ★
13. What Is The Method Of Hashgacha?
Jun 25 2023
13. What Is The Method Of Hashgacha?
We've discussed the rules and reasons for why things happen in the world - now let's talk about how it all gets done, from the top down. ★ Support this podcast ★
14. What Are The Heavenly Courts?
Jul 2 2023
14. What Are The Heavenly Courts?
There are courts on Earth and courts in the heavens. The Average Rabbi & Joe explore the systems of the heavenly courts. ★ Support this podcast ★
15. What Is Astrology?
Jul 9 2023
15. What Is Astrology?
Is astrology real? The Average Rabbi and Joe explore the next layer of creation: the cosmos and their purpose in the grand scheme. ★ Support this podcast ★
16. What Is Utopia?
Jul 23 2023
16. What Is Utopia?
The grand conclusion of Section 2, The Average Rabbi & Joe discuss utopia, dystopia, and God's influence on the state of the soul. ★ Support this podcast ★
17. What Is The Soul?
Jul 30 2023
17. What Is The Soul?
The Average Rabbi & Joe examine the makeup of the human soul, its parts, and its abilities.  ★ Support this podcast ★
18. What Are Supernatural Powers?
Aug 22 2023
18. What Are Supernatural Powers?
Hacking the world and manipulating reality as we know it. Is it possible? How is it done? ★ Support this podcast ★
19. What Is Magic & Sorcery? (Supernatural Powers Part 2)
Aug 28 2023
19. What Is Magic & Sorcery? (Supernatural Powers Part 2)
We continue the discussion of effecting supernatural powers, including divine Names, commanding angels, and tapping into the forces of darkness with sorcery. ★ Support this podcast ★