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Rabbi, Is Pot Kosher?

Rabbi, Is Pot Kosher? is a podcast exploring the intersection of Jewish traditions and contemporary questions hosted by Rabbi Avram Mlotek and Rabbi Jon Leener.

2020

CLEAN

1 seasons

Production: Rabbi Avram Mlotek & Rabbi Jon Leener

Episodes

Season 1

00:06:18

To Smash or Not To Smash [PODCAST TEASER]

The rabbis tackle the controversy surrounding Confederate statues. All new episodes coming shortly with improved sound quality.

00:16:23

Why are Jews obsessed with the High Holidays?

The rabbis explore the various themes of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur — wondering why these days still hold such resonance. Also, can one find spiritual bliss in eating a bacon cheeseburger on Yom Kippur?

00:09:15

Is There Spirituality In The Subway?

The rabbis are back after a high holiday marathon to discuss finding meaning in the mundane.

00:09:24

What Does Jewish Fundamentalism Look Like?

In the wake of recent terror attacks, the rabbis explore Jewish fanaticism.

00:10:04

Did Prime Minister Netanyahu Really Say That?

The rabbis explore the recent statement purported to have been made by Prime Minister of Israel and unpack its implications.

00:09:33

Can We Be Pro-Life and Pro-Guns?

In light of recent gun massacres, the rabbis explore what a gun's role is in a religious life.

00:12:00

How Jewish Is DACA?

The rabbis weigh in on Jewish responses to DACA.

00:09:04

How Do We Watch Harvey Weinstein Movies Now?

The rabbis explore the difference between sin and sinner wondering if we can appreciate the work of someone who commits crimes?

00:12:29

Trump, Flynn, Manaforte: What's With The Lying?

With ongoing revelations regarding the lies senior administration officials have made, the rabbis wonder: what does Judaism have to say about all this lying? When is it permitted to lie?

00:06:05

How Much Can I Pay For A daVinci Painting?

As a DaVinci painting was recently sold for $450 million, the rabbis wonder, is there a limit to what we might spend on art?

00:11:30

How Do Jews Celebrate Christmas?

How Jewish is Christmas and how/do Jews celebrate this prominent holiday?

00:13:39

Is The Bible's Burning Bush Tale The First Story of Therapy?

The Hebrew calendar reads the stories of the Exodus in synagogues; the rabbis weigh in on what actually went down at the site of the burning bush. Also, was it Moses' therapy? How much does God charge a session?

00:15:24

Is Hanukkah The Jewish Christmas?

On this episode of Rabbi, Is Pot Kosher, the rabbis celebrate their podcast's arrival on the Top 200 Jewish Podcast list and ask: Is Hanukkah just a Jewish Christmas?

00:08:23

What Do Jews Do Without The Holidays?

The Jewish High Holidays are over. Now what?

00:09:35

Why Fast For Ancient Tragedies?

Tune in to hear the rabbis explore the significance of ancient tragedies, particularly those related to the Land of Israel. What's their meaning for today?

00:09:35

Can A Jew Go To A Christmas Dinner?

In Season 2, Episode 11, the rabbis return to Christmas taking a question from one of you, dear listeners, and ponder: Can a Jew Go To A Christmas Dinner?

00:13:36

Rabbi, Is Pot Kosher?

In the Season 1 finale of Rabbi, Is Pot Kosher, the rabbis finally explore the long awaited question: is marijuana kosher? And, if so, what's the blessing for weed?

00:13:39

Whose Jerusalem Is It Anyway?

Taking a line from the epic sketch comedy show, the rabbis ask, "Whose Jerusalem Is It Anyway?" amid the Trump Administration's announcement of moving their embassy from Tel Aviv.

00:17:30

Is everyone forgivable?

On this episode the rabbis explore the notion of forgiveness in the era of #MeToo. Also, what foods are a must have after Yom Kippur?

00:12:02

What Goes Around Comes Around?

In Season 2, Episode 8 of Rabbi, Is Pot Kosher the rabbis explore the rabbinic saying, "The stories of the ancestors are symbols for the children," and ask where free choice dwells as we inherit family legacies.

00:08:09

Are Tattoos Kosher?

The rabbis explore the relationship between Jews and tattoos.

00:12:23

Jews and Genders?

The rabbis explore gender norms and roles in Judaism.

00:12:39

What's The Jewish Response To Anti-Semitism?

Season 2: Episode 7: The rabbis discuss the growing Anti-Semitism in America, especially post the Pittsburgh massacre, and wonder: what is the Jewish response?

00:13:40

Is It Kosher for politicians to use the Bible?

Season 2 begins and the rabbis are back, exploring in this episode how politicians use, misuse, or even abuse the Bible.

00:10:24

Is There God in New York City Real Estate?

In episode 2, the rabbis wonder where God and spirituality dwells in the New York City real estate market. They explore the challenges and hopes of moving, in general, as they settle into their own new apartments making them home.

00:11:23

Is It Kosher To Leave Birthright for Political Reasons?

In this episode of Rabbi, Is Pot Kosher the rabbis explore the recent controversy around students leaving Birthright Israel trips out of political opposition while addressing the Jewish relationship with free food.

00:13:19

Do Jews Believe In Reincarnation?

After a brief hiatus, the rabbis return to ponder aloud one of the most ancient queries: what's the deal with reincarnation and do Jews believe in it?

00:12:06

Are Holocaust Jokes Kosher?

Is it kosher for Louis CK to make Holocaust jokes? What about Larry David? Tune in to hear the rabbis discuss whether or not Holocaust jokes are kosher.

00:13:59

Is There Free Will?

Free will? Divine Providence? The rabbis weigh in on this timeless question.

00:14:16

What is the big deal about Purim?

The rabbis explore the deeper meanings behind Purim.

00:11:10

What Are We Remembering?

In Episode 15 of Season 2, the rabbis explore International Holocaust Remembrance Day and wonder, what are we remembering exactly?

00:11:45

Deeds or Creeds?

In Season 2, Episode 16 the rabbis return to the weekly Torah portion for an ancient debate: deeds or creeds?

00:10:53

Does Your Presence Affirm Where You Are?

In this episode of Rabbi Is Pot Kosher, the rabbis explore whether or not rabbinic presence in certain situations - weddings, synagogues, rallies - affirms those very spaces.

00:17:24

How Jewish Were The Oscars?

In the Season Finale of Season 2 of Rabbi Is Pot Kosher the rabbis explore the Jewish themes of the best picture nominations of the Oscars.

00:04:51

Do The Restrictive Laws of Milk and Meat Apply To Making Out?

In Season 3, Episode 2 of Rabbi Is Pot Kosher the rabbis take a question from the listeners on making out and eating.

00:12:33

America and Israel; Jewish Supremacy?

On this episode of Rabbi, Is Pot Kosher, the rabbis explore the Israeli Jewish extremist group, Jewish Power, and wonder what American Jewish reactions ought to be.

00:09:44

Is Joy A Jewish Value?

On this new Hebrew month of Adar, the rabbis step into emotionality and explore joy together.

00:12:52

The (Spiritual) State of the Union

While the President of the United States addressed Congress and the country, the rabbis took a stab at the spiritual state of the union too.

00:11:20

Can Anyone Become A Rabbi?

In Season 3, Episode 3 of Rabbi, Is Pot Kosher the rabbis explore what it takes to be a rabbi and who qualifies for this position.

00:07:40

What Does The Shofar's Sound Mean To You?

In Season 4, Episode 3, the rabbis share what the shofar's sound means to them this high holiday season.

00:14:15

The Torah of Joe Biden

The rabbis discuss the DNC and Joe's biblical doppelganger.

00:22:38

What is the Torah of the Oscar Movies 2019?

What is the Torah of the Oscar Movies 2019? by Rabbi Avram Mlotek & Rabbi Jon Leener

00:11:44

What Makes A Disloyal Jew?

Season 4, Episode 2 the rabbis of Rabbi, Is Pot Kosher? take on the 45th President's claim that voting Democrat makes a Jew disloyal.

00:12:46

The Death of Rabbi Steinsaltz

The rabbis discuss the recent death of Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz.

00:12:21

Should Jeffrey Epstein Get A Jewish Funeral?

Season 4 premiers with this brand new episode of Rabbi, Is Pot Kosher as the rabbis reunite and ask: when has someone trespassed too far?

00:07:46

How Might We Remember 9/11?

In this episode of Rabbi, Is Pot Kosher, the rabbis visit the legacy of 9/11 and wonder how we might remember in effective ways 18 years later.

00:11:57

Are Vegan Restaurants Kosher?

The rabbis discuss Jewish attitudes towards veganism.

00:13:52

Is democracy a Jewish value?

The rabbis discuss the upcoming election and explore whether Judaism values democracy.

00:14:48

Rosh Hashana in COVID

The rabbis discuss the highs and lows of the upcoming holiday.

00:14:55

How Jewish was John Lennon?

The rabbis discuss John Lennon's legacy.

00:11:08

How should Jews celebrate Thanksgiving?

The rabbis debate whether Thanksgiving is also a Jewish holiday.

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How should Jews celebrate Thanksgiving?

The rabbis debate whether Thanksgiving is also a Jewish holiday.

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