What Defines "Holy" in 2025? (S3, E8)

An episode of the Judaism in the 21st Century podcast, hosted by SLabkoff, titled "What Defines "Holy" in 2025? (S3, E8)" was published on November 3, 2025 and runs 22 minutes.

November 3, 2025 ·22m · Judaism in the 21st Century

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What does it really mean to be holy in 2025?In this thought-provoking new episode of Judaism in the 21st Century, Rabbi Daniel Cohen and Dr. Steven Labkoff unpack one of Judaism’s most profound questions: Is holiness something divinely assigned—or something we create ourselves?From the holiness of Mount Sinai to the sacredness we bring into our daily lives, they explore how modern society defines what is “holy,” and whether that definition can coexist with our practical world.Listen now to discover how you can bring holiness into your own moments, relationships, and choices.🎧 Judaism in the 21st Century, Season 3 Episode 8: “What Does It Mean to Be Holy in 2025?”

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What does it really mean to be holy in 2025?

In this thought-provoking new episode of Judaism in the 21st Century, Rabbi Daniel Cohen and Dr. Steven Labkoff unpack one of Judaism’s most profound questions: Is holiness something divinely assigned—or something we create ourselves?

From the holiness of Mount Sinai to the sacredness we bring into our daily lives, they explore how modern society defines what is “holy,” and whether that definition can coexist with our practical world.

Listen now to discover how you can bring holiness into your own moments, relationships, and choices.
🎧 Judaism in the 21st Century, Season 3 Episode 8: “What Does It Mean to Be Holy in 2025?”

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