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The Right Role Models for our Children (Episode 34)
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All parents want their children to admire people who deserve such admiration – but too often, the most admired individuals in the world are those who have attained the greatest material success, rather than the spiritual giants among us. Psalms 115:13 recognizes this problem, and offers a unique solution involving G-d’s blessing and divine overflow. Join David Nekrutman and Rabbi Pesach Wolicki for a fascinating discussion about parents, children, role models, and spiritual greatness.
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Does G-d Ever Forget? (Episode 33)
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Psalms 115:12 states, “The Lord Who remembered us will bless…” – but doesn’t the very concept of remembering imply that there is a possibility of forgetting? What does Scripture mean when it says that the omniscient G-d “remembers”? And who is being blessed? Join David Nekrutman and Rabbi Pesach Wolicki for a deep theological dive into the concept of divine memory, as well as a fascinating discussion about whether Jews should take offense when well-meaning Christians choose to perform Jewish rituals.
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Universalism, Particularism, and the Jewish Mission to the World (Episode 32)
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The holiday of Hanukkah is famous for its nightly candle lighting, but there’s an equally important Jewish practice that also takes place during the eight days of the holiday: the recital of Psalms 113-118, the Hallel. Why do we say Hallel at all on Hanukkah, given that the military victory we celebrate was short-lived? And doesn’t Hanukkah teach that Jews must be insular and protective of their heritage, which seems to mitigate the very idea of interfaith dialogue? Join Rabbi Pesach Wolicki and Scott Kahn (sitting in for David Nekrutman) as they tease out the deeper meaning of Hanukkah, and the message it embodies vis-a-vis the Jewish mission to humanity.
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Ignore the Theology, Embrace the Mystery (Episode 31)
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Although G-d “fulfills the desires of those who fear Him,” and promises to teach them His secrets and the secret of the covenant, it’s difficult to understand why these particular rewards are given to “Fearers of the Lord.” What is the connection between fearing G-d and understanding secrets? Does G-d actually promise to gift a Lamborghini to someone who fears Him, if that’s what he wants? And what on earth is the secret of the covenant? Join David Nekrutman and Rabbi Pesach Wolicki for a discussion that not only addresses these questions, but might even change the way you understand your relationship with G-d.
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Do You Fear The Lord, or Are You a Fearer of The Lord?
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Psalms 115:11 says, “O fearers of the Lord trust in the Lord; He is their helper and their shield” – a nice sentiment indeed. But as usual, David Nekrutman and Rabbi Pesach Wolicki ask penetrating questions in order to discover the deeper meaning implicit in the words. The Psalmist already instructed Israel and the House of Aaron to trust in the Lord in the previous verses, so who is being referenced in this third category? What is the difference between fearing the Lord and being a Fearer of the Lord? What is the Biblical Principle of First Usage? And what does any of this have to do with the time Rabbi Wolicki was on stage with Penn and Teller? Listen to the Cup of Salvation Podcast to gain a deeper appreciation for Scripture, and to deepen your relationship with G-d.
This podcast is a tribute to Rabbi Aryeh Scheinberg.
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Individual Leaders, Collective Nation (29)
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Psalms 115:10 tells “The House of Aaron” – that is, the priestly tribe – to trust in the Lord… a message relayed to the entire People of Israel in the previous verse. If the priests are part of Israel, then the latter verse appears to be superfluous. Is the Bible saying that the leaders need to see themselves as separate from their flock, or is Scripture offering a deeper message about the nature of true leadership? Join Rabbi Pesach Wolicki and David Nekrutman for a fascinating discussion about leadership, the role of priests in ancient Israel, and the role of Israel among the nations of the world.
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