EPISODE · Feb 11, 2026 · 12 MIN
“Sex Through a Sheet,” Superstition, and Who’s Considered Jewish
from Rabbi In The Hot Seat with Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen · host Aish Studios
What happens when a former DJ, martial artist, and world traveler becomes a rabbi?Speaking from Jerusalem, Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen sits in the hot seat to answer the real questions people are actually asking — about sex, drugs, spirituality, guilt, identity, and what Judaism really says about living a meaningful life. Rabbi Dov Ber brings Torah, humor, life experience, and a lot of heart to every answer, reminding us that growth is a journey, every step counts, and the goal is to move through Judaism with sincerity, joy, and trust in Hashem.0:00 Introduction0:37 My husband won’t keep Shabbat — can our marriage still work?2:31 Does Judaism condone Polygamy?3:58 Does Judaism believe in superstition?5:52 Dybbuks, golems, and “monsters” — what’s real?6:42 I felt nothing at the Western Wall… does that mean something?8:11 Why does Judaism follow the mother (and do patrilineal Jews matter)?10:11 Do Jews have sex through a sheet?11:02 Is happiness only possible through pain?11:53 – Closing + what this episode was really aboutTo listen to Rabbi In The Hot Seat on your favorite podcast platform: https://pods.link/rabbiinthehotseat
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What happens when a former DJ, martial artist, and world traveler becomes a rabbi?Speaking from Jerusalem, Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen sits in the hot seat to answer the real questions people are actually asking — about sex, drugs, spirituality, guilt, identity, and what Judaism really says about living a meaningful life. Rabbi Dov Ber brings Torah, humor, life experience, and a lot of heart to every answer, reminding us that growth is a journey, every step counts, and the goal is to move through Judaism with sincerity, joy, and trust in Hashem.0:00 Introduction0:37 My husband won’t keep Shabbat — can our marriage still work?2:31 Does Judaism condone Polygamy?3:58 Does Judaism believe in superstition?5:52 Dybbuks, golems, and “monsters” — what’s real?6:42 I felt nothing at the Western Wall… does that mean something?8:11 Why does Judaism follow the mother (and do patrilineal Jews matter)?10:11 Do Jews have sex through a sheet?11:02 Is happiness only possible through pain?11:53 – Closing + what this episode was really aboutTo listen to Rabbi In The Hot Seat on your favorite podcast platform: https://pods.link/rabbiinthehotseat
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