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Jewish Thoughtflow
by JewishPodcasts.fm
A podcast aimed at exploring the depths of Jewish thought from a Torah-authentic viewpoint.
Episodes
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Noah's Ark - Mistaken Premises of Biblical Criticism
Over 4000 years ago, Hashem decided to restart the world, destroying the earth, and its inhabitants in a great flood. Only through building the ark were Noach and his family able to survive, and save enough animals for the world to continue. This story, described in the beginning of Genesis, has...
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How Nature Proves God Beyond a Reasonable Doubt - A thorough investigation of the Teleological Proof
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The History of Kabbalah - From Sinai to Tzfas
Ever wonder where Kabbalah comes from? Was it a system of thought developed in the middle ages, or an oral tradition dating back to Har Sinai? What do Nevuah and Kabbalah have in common? Does our Kabbalistic mesorah have the same strength as our halachik mesorah? All this and more on the latest...
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Abortion In Halacha - Abridged Version
Abortion in Halacha and Hashkafa, abridged version. For more information, please listen to the main version! For all questions, comments, and concerns, please email me at [email protected] or whatsapp following this link: https://wa.me/message/V7Y76456IVZQK1 This podcast has been...
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Conversations - Morality Without God Ft. Avi Cohen
Jewish Thoughtflow Presents: Coversations - Morality Without God Ft. Avi Cohen What ways do atheists attempt to explain right and wrong? What is the problem with naturalistic morality? Is right and wrong a function of physical pleasure? Do we naturally sense what is good and what is evil, and can...
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Abortion In Halacha
What is the halacha regarding abortion? Is it different for Jews and non-Jews? Why do atheists shift so much and so quickly on moral issues? Was Roe V. Wade being overturned a good thing for Jews? For all questions, comments, and concerns, please email me at [email protected] or…
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Creating Darkness - The Nature of Absence (Abridged Version)
What is Darkness? Was it created, or just our description of 'lack of light'? What does science have to say, and do we care? All this and more, in our new 7 minute format, Abridged Jewish Thoughtflow This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to…
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The Luchos - Ksav Ivri or Ashuri (Abridged Version)
INTRODUCING A BRAND NEW FORMAT!!! For those who don't have a 45 minute attention span, we have condensed the basic sugya into a manageable 7 minutes. For more information, please listen to the regular version! This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead...
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The Luchos - Ksav Ivri or Ashuri
Were the Luchos written in Ksav Ivri or Ksav Ashuri? Is there psak in Hashkafa? Did Ezra really create a new Ksav? Did the Jews steal their holy ksav from the goyim? Was the ע in the Luchos floating? Join Jewish Thoughtflow as we tackle these questions and more on the latest episode - The Luchos…
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Purim Fest 1946 - The fascinating connection between Amalek and the Nazis
A fascinating read on it's own right, the Megillah contains amazing hints to the history of the Jews. From the Pogroms in 1648, to the holocaust, the letters in the Megillah foretell the future suffering at the hands of Amalek through history. Perhaps the most famous of which, is the hanging of…
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600,000 Jews left Mitzrayim - The problem with Archeology
Although Hashem tells us 600,00 Jews left Mitzrayim, and traveled through the desert, many academics don't understand how it's possible. Where is the archeological evidence? Wouldn't that make them the biggest nation? Why are there so few firstborns? How did they eat? To many of you who graduated...
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Creating Darkness - The Nature of Absence
What is darkness? Is it just the absence of light, or is it an independent existence which expresses itself outside of light. Why does the Maharsha say it is heresy to say Hashem didn't create darkness? Why is this question relavant? Join Jewish Thoughflow in another fascinating episode, where we...
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The Techeiles Debate - 26 Questions on the Moderen Techeiles
Pamphlet Regarding the species of the Chilazon - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JwOXsYuawlltkpzLYgfv7YbEhbOqq2yC/view?usp=sharing Pamphlet regarding sources in gemara and rishonim dealing with the Chilazon chapters: 2-3 -...
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The Techeiles debate - Part 1
With the rediscovery of the Murex's dying capabilities came a reborn interest in finding the Chilazon, the source of the 'Biblical Blue' Techeiles. From Reb Herzog's thesis, to Prof. Elsner's discovery, and finally Rabbi Eliyahu Tavger co-founding the ptil-tekhelet institute, the Murex has a rich...
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Branches of the Menorah - Curved or Straight
Were the branches of the menorah straight or curved? If you ask your average person (try it) you will generally recieve the response: It's a machlokes Rishonim. If you ask a more academic leaning person, the answer may be 'it was definitely rounded, haven't you seen the arch?'. However, the...
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The Techeiles debate - Part 2
After shedding light on the history of the Chilazon and the Murex respectively, we know turn our attention to the descriptions given in the gemara and rishonim, starting with the most important question: What species was the Chilazon? After establishing the species, the aesthetic of the Chilazon...
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Eilu V'Eilu Divrei Elokim Chaim
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The Un-mysterious Origins of Lag B'Omer
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The Aguna Problem
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Why Lady Justice Should Have Been a Man
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Nashim Da'aton Kalos - Understanding the Women's Intellect
נשים דעתן קלות - Roughly translated as "Women's intellect is light/weak", this phrase has, by many, been slotted into the "ancient misogynistic attitudes" category. For, as is well known, women are just as capable as men at intellectual capabilities. Differences between men and women are caused…
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Was the Akeida Evil? - Part 3: The Solution
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Was the Akeida Evil - Part 2: The Problems
In part 1 we examined a few different methods of having morality without religion, ranging from an innate sense of morality, to a strictly logical (slightly robotic) version aimed at creating the perfect society ("perfect" again being subject to numerous theories). In Part two we begin to…
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Was the Akeida Evil?? - Part 1: The Setup
Where does morality come from? Is it an innate sense of justice that all humans share? Is it a system of "should"s and "shouldn't"s aimed to create the best society? The best personal experience? Or can it only exist in a God-Given Code of rights and wrongs? This podcast has been graciously...
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Age of the Universe Part 2: The Omphalos Hypothesis
After establishing the rules of reinterpretation in episode one, we move on to the greater challenge of actually dealing with the problem at hand. The verses say one age, thee science says another. What to do, what to do. Perhaps if the verses can't be taken non-literally, science can. Maybe the...
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Age of the Universe part 1: Taking verses non-literally
The Age of the Universe has been debated for millennium. The Jewish perspective through the years has been, for the most part, that the universe was created approximately 5781 years ago. The Non-Jewish perspective has shifted from Eternal, popularized by the great philosophers Aristotle and…
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Mailbag on the Difference between Jewish and Non-Jewish Souls
Avi and Mottie answer questions on the difference between Jewish and Non-Jewish Souls, They clarify many ideas including why differences are moral, how we know those differences are inherent, and why is this conversation so important. To be part of the conversation, email us at...
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The Rambam’s view on the “Jewish” Soul
In last weeks episode we explored an abundance of sources explicitly expressing the supremacy (at least in areas of spirituality) of the Jewish soul. Not withstanding this unanimous consensus, the academics think they have found the sole (soul) dissenter: Maimomides. Unfortunately, they may have...
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A Tale of Two Souls
Hi Guys! Please excuse the error early on, it got past our professional team of editors. As usual sources are below, and feel free to contact us at [email protected] so you can be part of a mailbag episode. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much...
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Torah and Slavery
We are finally back after our Corona Hiatus, and better than ever. The show is joined by Co-host Mottie Cohen as we continue to examine Torah's worldview. As usual, please feel free to contact us at [email protected]. We do Mailbox episodes! IMPORTANT CORRECTION. Rebbi Eliezer ben…
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The Sinai Proof Part 5
Hey Guys! Please email me with all of your questions at Jewishthoughtflow.com! Also, if you are enjoying please share!! This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers...
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Mailbag Episode #1
Our first ever mailbag episode. If you write in, your questions will be answered! Please Share! This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and...
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The Sinai Proof Part 4
Hey guys! Sorry for the delay. As usual the transcript will be attached and you can reach me at [email protected]. Please share! This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of…
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The Sinai Proof Part 3
Hey guys, attached you should find a Transcript including sources. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at Jewishthoughtflow.com. If your questions are good we may even bring them up in the next episode. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is...
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The Sinai Proof Part 2
Hey Guys! Below you should find the sources and attached you should find the transcript. For questions or comments email me at [email protected]. Source #1 Sanhedrin 21bתניא רבי יוסי אומר ראוי היה עזרא שתינתן תורה על ידו לישראל אילמלא (לא) קדמו משה במשה הוא אומר (שמות יט, ג) ומשה עלה אל...
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The Sinai Proof Part 1
The Sinai Proof (or indicator as we like to call it), is among the oldest rationals for believing in the Sinai account. But is it really so rational? Where does our belief in history come from? Why are some histories known as myth, while others assumed to be fact? How does our account from the...
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Proving the Human Soul
Hey guys! Below you will find the sources for the Podcast and attached you will find the transcript. Some of the sources are not quoted in full for some of the source was not relevant to the discussion. As usual, any questions or comments please email me at [email protected]...
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Proving God's Attributes Part #4
Hey Guys! Attached you should find a transcript. As usual feel free to email me questions at [email protected]. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish…
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Proving God's Attributes Part #3
Hey! As usual, a transcript will be included of all the basic points made in the podcast. For any questions please email me at [email protected]. Please remember to subscribe and share! This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain...
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Proving God's Attributes Part #2
The outline of the demonstration will be found in the transcript. Any questions please email us at [email protected]. Please subscribe, share and give us your rating! This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so…
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Proving God's Attributes Part #1
1).Rambam Hilchos Yesodei HaTorah 1, 11וְאֵינוֹ מָצוּי בִּזְמַן עַד שֶׁיִּהְיֶה לוֹ רֵאשִׁית וְאַחֲרִית וּמִנְיַן שָׁנִים. וְאֵינוֹ מִשְׁתַּנֶּה שֶׁאֵין לוֹ דָּבָר שֶׁיִּגְרֹם לוֹ שִׁנּוּי.2) .Moreh Nevuchim 1, 11הנצחי העומד אשר לא ישתנה בפנים מאפני השינוי לא שינוי עצם ואין לו שום ענין זולת עצמו...
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The First Cause Proof
Hi guys! This is my first podcast ever so please excuse all the rookie errors.Below, you should find the sources used in the podcast plus an outline of what we spoke about. I hope both will be of aid. Remember, please feel free to email me with any questions, or comments, at...
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