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| 6/17/26 | ![]() Hillel & Shammai: Judaism's Dynamic Duo | What makes two rabbis who disagreed about almost everything the most celebrated pair in Jewish history? This week we sit down with Hillel and Shammai, the original dynamic duo, and the answer turns out to be the way they argued, not what they argued about.In this episode, we get into:The lost art of disagreeing with someone you actually like and respect, and why Judaism treats a good argument as something close to sacred.Machloket l’shem shamayim: what makes an argument “for the sake of heaven,” and where the line gets crossedThe Hanukkah menorah debate: do you start with eight candles or one, and why each side is rightThe gentile who asked to learn the whole Torah on one foot, and the very different answers Hillel and Shammai gaveWhy Hillel’s golden rule (”what you don’t want done to you, don’t do to others”) is not the same as “love your neighbor as yourself”Lenient versus strict: how two yeshivas, two personalities, and one open door shaped Jewish lawWhy we almost always rule like Hillel, and the surprising reason it comes down to humilityPull up a chair, pick a side, and remember: the rest is commentary.Resources:Hillel and Shammai, sayings and characterMachloket l’shem shamayim (a dispute for the sake of heaven)Korach’s rebellion against Moses and Aaron | — | ||||||
| 6/10/26 | ![]() The Twelve Prophets, Part 3: Micah to Malachi | We made it to the finish line. After two earlier episodes, we wrap up the Twelve Prophets and tie a bow on them all. Along the way we get into why these texts barely show up in yeshiva, a much-debated Midrash about Adam and the animals, and whether religion or just plain ideology has driven the worst of human history. Then we go prophet by prophet, all the way to the very last words of prophecy.In this episode, we get into:Micah, and the “swords into plowshares” verse that 99 percent of the world wrongly credits to IsaiahNahum and the fall of Nineveh, plus a thorny question: if God wanted the exile, why blame Assyria for carrying it out?Habakkuk, who opens by arguing with God and reduces all 613 commandments to one: the righteous shall live by his faithZephaniah on fear, fight-or-flight, and the command “do not fear”Haggai, Zechariah’s colored-horse visions, and Malachi closing the prophets with the hearts of parents and children turning back to each otherGrab a book of the prophets and read along with us. It only takes a few minutes a day, and as we say in here, it’s no great honor to be ignorant. Resources:MicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiMalachi | — | ||||||
| 6/3/26 | ![]() The Minor Prophets, Part 2: Hosea to Micah | We picked up where we left off with the Twelve Prophets (Trei Asar), and Hosea throws us straight into one of the strangest stories in all of the Tanakh. Gd is furious that the Jewish people are chasing idols, so He gives Hosea an unusual assignment: go marry a woman of ill repute, have kids with her, and name them “Not My People” and “No Mercy.” It’s harsh, it’s strange, and the Rabbi calls it the most dramatic living metaphor any prophet was ever asked to act out.In this episode, we get into:Hosea, the harlot metaphor, and the Kabbalistic question of whether Gd can actually be affected by what we doWhat a prophet (and a leader) is supposed to be: tough on the people, defender to Gd, never a politicianJoel and the locusts, the seven-year famine, and when punishment came measure-for-measureFamous Amos (great cookies, great prophet) and why prosperity might be the harder spiritual testObadiah the convert who saved 100 prophets from Jezebel, the rabbinic tradition that Rome is Edom, and the famous widow with the miraculous oilMicah and the morality prophets: how “idolatry” in our day reads as money, power, and the corruption that comes with successWe also kept circling back to something: most American Jews don’t think about Gd as Someone with expectations. That’s exactly the tension Hosea was preaching into 3,000 years ago. Same story, different costumes. Hit play, and stay with us for Part 3, where we close out the Twelve. | — | ||||||
| 5/20/26 | ![]() Shavuos: The Forgotten Holiday | Let’s be honest: when someone you’re not a fan of gets bad news, there’s a tiny, guilty dopamine hit. We open this episode by confessing that impulse out loud and digging into what Pirkei Avot (and King Solomon) have to say about rejoicing at your enemy’s fall. Spoiler: it’s a whole thing.In this episode, we get into:The ethics of Schadenfreude and what Pirkei Avot teaches about resisting that guilty satisfactionShavuos 101: the forgotten major Jewish holiday, why your boss has never heard of it, and why it mattersHow the giving of the Torah turned a tribe into a nation (and why shared ancestry alone isn’t enough)The Sam Harris morality debate: can you have ethics without God?The trolley problem, Jewish style: why the Torah says you can’t pull the leverThe Book of Ruth, the ultimate story of loyalty, conversion, and the origins of King DavidWhether you’re prepping for Shavuot or just want to know if you’re a bad person for enjoying celebrity gossip, grab some cheesecake and press play. 🧀Episode ReferencesPirkei Avot 4:19Proverbs 24:17 The Ten CommandmentsBook of Ruth | — | ||||||
| 5/14/26 | ![]() A Jewish Bookshelf | The rabbi’s out this week, so we’re are doing what any self-respecting book nerds would do: geeking out about reading. In this episode, we get into:Jay breaks down his “30 pages a day” habit (spoiler: it adds up to 10,000 pages a year)ChayaLeah confesses her Shakespeare regretsJay’s system for building a daily reading habit (and why you should keep three books going at once)The “Chan-book-ah” book haul: Arab nationalism, Elie Wiesel, Holocaust memoirs, and Jewish prayerChayaLeah’s pitch for Cultural Amnesia by Clive James and why Remains of the Day is still on her mindWhy understanding Jewish prayer word by word is a total game changerLife and Fate by Vasily Grossman, a book they both call the best they’ve ever readHopefully you’ll get some ideas for your next book from this episode.Quote of the episode:"I realized I was never going to be the smartest person in a room, but I could be the most well read." — JayAll the books we mention:Arab Nationalism in the Twentieth Century by Adeed DawishaGod in Search of Man by Abraham Joshua HeschelSouls on Fire by Elie WieselSages and Dreamers by Elie WieselNight by Elie WieselThe Last Consolation Vanished by Zalmen GradowskiHostage by Eli SharabiOn Killing by Dave GrossmanElusive Prophet: Ahad Ha’am and the Origins of Zionism by Steven ZippersteinAs a Driven Leaf by Milton SteinbergAnonymous Soldiers by Bruce HoffmanTo Pray as a Jew by Hayim Halevy DoninThe Hour of Our Death by Philippe ArièsArrows of the Dark (two volumes) by Tuvia FrilingLife and Fate by Vasily GrossmanThe Road by Vasily GrossmanCultural Amnesia by Clive JamesRemains of the Day by Kazuo IshiguroThe Facemaker by Lindsey FitzharrisMy Prayer (two volumes, Chabad teachings on prayer) — could not confirm Amazon listing, may need manual searchRebel and Statesman-The Early Years: The Life and Times of Vladimir Jabotinsky: Volume One by Joesph SchechtmanFighter and Prophet; The Jabotinsky Story; The Last Years by Joesph SchechtmanThe Bronze Horseman by Paullina Simons - this is ChayaLeah’s book. Jay dissavows | — | ||||||
| 5/7/26 | ![]() The Twelve Prophets of Judaism, Part 1 | What does it actually take to be a prophet? Spoiler: it’s not just hearing voices and shouting in the marketplace (though there’s some of that). In this kickoff to our new series on the Trei Asar, the Twelve Prophets of the Tanakh, we set the stage before diving into the individual books. Think of this as Prophecy 101 with a side of cult talk, because honestly, the line between “biblical prophet” and “guy with millions of YouTube followers” is thinner than we’d like to admit.In this episode, we get into:📜 What prophecy actually is in Judaism, according to Maimonides, and why Moses was working on a totally different frequency from everyone else👑 The three pillars of Jewish leadership (king, high priest, Sanhedrin), and where the prophet fit🎤 Who got tapped to be a prophet, why some were reluctant 🚫 Why prophecy ended after Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi, and what replaced it🤔 What we’d actually do if a prophet rolled up today (hint: probably an institution)😬 False prophets and cults like, Sabbatai Zvi, Jim Jones, the MooniesGet ready to learn everything you ever wanted to know about prophecy but were afraid to ask. | — | ||||||
| 4/29/26 | ![]() Dear Rabbi: Jewish Marriage Advice | King Solomon had a thousand wives, wrote a book of proverbs, and still felt the need to write a whole passionate love poem about a shepherd boy and a maiden. Coincidence? We think not. In this follow-up to our Valentine’s Day episode, we go deeper into what Judaism actually teaches about love, including what Song of Songs reveals about God’s relationship with the Jewish people, and we bring it all the way down to earth with real talk about marriages stuck in a rut, whether people can truly change, and why “I can’t” usually means “I don’t want to.”In this episode, we get into:Shir HaShirim (Song of Songs): literal love poem or divine allegory?Why love is the only personality trait with its own dedicated book in the entire Hebrew BibleWhat Adam and Eve tell us about whether opposites actually attractWhy real love has nothing to do with infatuation, Hollywood, or Taylor Swift (though we do have opinions about her and Travis)Practical advice for married couples who have drifted apart and want to find their way backTrust vs. love: which one is actually the foundation of a lasting relationshipThe Baal Shem Tov’s classic “you can, you just don’t want to” and why it applies to your marriage right nowWhy the Rebbe and Rebbetzin’s relationship might be the greatest love story you’ve never heard"Love goes deeper than what you can do for me. You love the person for who they are and what they are, not what they do for you." — RabbiWhether you're happily married, newly in love, or just trying to remember what you liked about the person across the breakfast table, this episode has something real for you. Come learn, laugh, and maybe text your spouse something nice when it's over. 🕯️❤️Referenced Material-Shir HaShirim (Song of Songs)Kohelet (Ecclesiastes) by King SolomonMishlei (Proverbs) by King Solomon | — | ||||||
| 4/23/26 | ![]() Dear Rabbi: Caring For Aging Parents | We’re kicking off a brand new segment called “Dear Rabbi,” where we bring real-life issues to the Rabbi and actually get into it with honest, often hilarious, sometimes painful conversations about the stuff people are quietly struggling with. First up: how to care for elderly parents without losing your mind, your marriage, or your lunch break.In this episode, we get into:Setting boundaries with elderly parents (and why that’s easier said than done)The difference between being a caregiver and being a nurseWhy your parents just want to feel significant — and no, a text does NOT countThe generational divide around phones, Uber apps, and why nobody remembers their Kaiser passwordWhat to do when your relationship with your parents is, well, complicatedThe Rabbi’s reflection on his Holocaust-survivor father and putting yourself in your parents’ shoesJay on caring for his mom while raising a young daughter and feeling guilty about feeling guiltyChayaLeah admitting which of her four sons she’d trust with her medications (spoiler: it’s not all of them)Plus a hot take on Matzo manufacturers who dare to sell non-Kosher-for-Passover matzo. The audacity.Whether you’re navigating aging parents yourself, trying to figure out how much you’re really capable of giving, or just looking for permission to laugh about the hard stuff, this one’s for you. Grab a coffee, settle in, and remember: your parents just want you to call.Got a question for Dear Rabbi? Email us at edjewcationpod@gmail.com or message us on Substack. | — | ||||||
| 4/1/26 | ![]() The Seder is a 3,500 Year Old Hack | On this chag episode, we tackle a section of the Haggadah that almost everyone breezes past: Jacob's fateful decision to "temporarily" settle in Egypt, only to buy land, put down roots, and stay for 17 years. From that ancient real estate deal, the conversation spirals into the big questions Jewish families are wrestling with right now: What does Israel really mean to diaspora Jews? Is "dual loyalty" just an antisemitic trope, or something worth actually thinking about? Why did 80% of Jews choose to stay in Egypt even after centuries of slavery? We don't talk about rising antisemitism, the war with Iran, and what it means to say "Next year in Jerusalem" from your living room in Long Beach. ChayaLeah shares her family's Passover prep rituals (poster boards, car detailing, kids moving the fridge), and we a passionate case that any level of observance counts. Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good. 🍷\Resources Mentioned-Genesis 46:27 - Jacob’s family settling in EgyptExodus 13:18 - Circuitous route out of EgyptThe Four Questions explained - Chabad.orgThe Rebbe’s seder table - Chabad.org | — | ||||||
| 3/25/26 | ![]() Up From Slavery: A Jewish Take | In this edJEWcation Book Club episode, Jay brings the crew one of his all-time favorite books: Up From Slavery, the autobiography of Booker T. Washington. Born into slavery in 1856 and emancipated at nine, Washington went on to found the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama and reshape what education could mean for a freed people. Jay, ChayaLeah, and the Rabbi explore the surprising parallels between Washington's vision of education as moral training and the Yeshiva model, debate the Torah's relationship with labor and productivity, and push back hard on today's victim mentality culture. The Rabbi even draws a line from Booker T. Washington to the Rebbe and the Maggid of Mezritch. It's a wide-ranging, warm, and surprisingly moving conversation about resilience, legacy, and what it really means to build something from nothing.Books mentioned in this episode:Up From Slavery by Booker T. WashingtonOpen by Andre Agassi | — | ||||||
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| 3/18/26 | ![]() Canaan, Palestine, Judea... What Are We Even Calling This Place? | When the British Museum quietly updated some of its ancient Near East exhibit labels from "Palestine" to "Canaan," the internet exploded. But what does the history actually say? Israel tour guide, Jewish educator, and Substack writer Alex Stein joins Jay and ChayaLeah to break it all down, from the Bronze Age Canaanites and the Hyksos to Herodotus, to Hadrian officially naming the Roman province "Palestina" in the second century CE. Along the way we get into Jewish indigeneity, the archaeology of the Israelite conquest (spoiler: it's complicated), dual-narrative tourism, and how you'd even begin to explain any of this to a sixth grader. This is the episode for anyone who wants to actually understand the history beneath the headlines, without the yelling.Where to find Alex:Make sure to check out Alex’s upcoming Love of the Land Tour in October!From Palestine to Canaan article | — | ||||||
| 3/11/26 | ![]() Can You Uber on Shabbos...and other Responas | What happens when a wealthy man buys up all the synagogue seats and blocks the aisles? Or when a rabbi tries to convince the Lubavitcher Rebbe, a trained engineer, that an ocean liner basically "runs itself" on Shabbos? In part 2 of their Responsa deep dive, the edJEWcation crew explores how Jewish law evolves to meet the real world, from Talmudic property rights to Shabbos doorbells in modern Brooklyn. The Rabbi, ChayaLeah, and Jay cover it all: the Cypriot chicken saga, the kosher cheeseburger question raised by lab-grown milk, getting a "hetter" (permission slip) for nail polish at the mikvah, and a last-minute Shabbos wedding in medieval Krakow that required some seriously creative legal reasoning. It's Jewish law as it's meant to be…living, breathing, and endlessly fascinating. | — | ||||||
| 3/4/26 | ![]() 70 Years, One Unforgettable Journey...the Rabbi turns 70 | In this special birthday episode, ChayaLeah and Jay sit down with the man of the hour, the Rabbi, as he turns 70. Born in Montreal on March 4th, 1956 (the 22nd of Adar on the Jewish calendar), the Rabbi reflects on a life he never could have predicted: from growing up in a non-Chabad home and boarding a bus to a New Jersey yeshiva on a whim, to serving as a Schlaich in Seattle, building a Chabad presence in Boston's Kenmore Square, and eventually putting down roots in California where, through decades of challenge, a global pandemic, and more than a few permit headaches, his community finally found a permanent home. Grounded in the wisdom of Pirkei Avot (which calls 70 "ripe old age," a fullness and satisfaction), the Rabbi shares what it really feels like to look back on a life of purpose, sacrifice, and gratitude. Funny, honest, and genuinely moving, this episode is a masterclass in what it means to "keep breathing" until the sail comes in. | — | ||||||
| 2/26/26 | ![]() Tanya White on What Purim Really Means | What if the holiday that looks the most like a carnival is actually hiding the most profound questions in Judaism? Professor Tanya White, Bar-Ilan University professor, host of the Books and Beyond podcast, and one of the most engaging Jewish educators alive, joins Jay and ChayaLeah to unpack the Book of Esther like you've never heard before. We explore why God's name doesn't appear once in the Megillah (and what that means for us today), the concept of "radical seeing" and the stunning parallel between Purim and our post-October 7th world. ChayaLeah opens up about Esther's loneliness and sacrifice, Jay brings a story about a Cold War spy finding God in his daughter's ear, and Tanya shares an "invisible string" that will genuinely move you. This is the Purim episode you didn't know you needed.Where to find Tanya-Torah Chat on WhatsAppTanyaWhite.orgBooks and Beyond PodcastTanya’s InstagramBooks & articles we discussed-The Invisible String by Patrice Karst: the children’s book Tanya shares the beautiful “invisible string” story fromWhy Grow Up? by Susan Neiman: philosopher’s book on the problem of evil that Tanya references in discussing adversity and resilienceRav Soloveitchik’s concept of “fate to destiny”: consider linking to Kol Dodi Dofek or a summary essayGod in Search of Man by Abraham Joshua Heschel: Heschel’s concept of “radical amazement”Witness by Whitaker Chambers: his memoir is where the famous “daughter’s ear” moment comes from | — | ||||||
| 2/18/26 | ![]() Was Theodore Herzl the George Washington of Zionism? | Was Theodor Herzl a secular visionary or a spiritual seeker? A hero or a heretic? On the 130th anniversary of his landmark manifesto Der Judenstaat, Professor Gil Troy, presidential historian, Zionist scholar, and editor of The Zionist Ideas, sits down with Jay and ChayaLeah for a conversation that covers all of it: Herzl's complicated relationship with Judaism, why he was persona non grata in Haredi education, the emotional power of standing at his grave on Mount Herzl, and why Professor Troy’s concept of "identity Zionism" speaks directly to Jewish students navigating hostile campuses today. Along the way, the hosts bring their signature mix of head and heart, Jay digs into the intellectual history while ChayaLeah shares what it was like to discover Herzl as an adult after growing up Chabad, where his picture wasn't exactly hanging on the wall. It's a timely, moving, and surprisingly fun deep dive into the father of modern Zionism.To learn more about Professor Troy’s work, you can find it at his website GilTroy.comA selection of works:To Resist the Academic Intifada: Letters to my Students on Defending the Zionist DreamThe Zionist Ideas: Visions for the Jewish Homeland: Then, Now, TomorrowThe Essential Guide to October 7th and its Aftermath: Facts, Figures, History | — | ||||||
| 2/11/26 | ![]() How Jewish Dating Rules Will Change Your Life | Do you know we have a Facebook Page now? Well we do and you can find it here- edJEWcation Facebook PageOn to the show…In honor of Valentine's Day, the edJEWcation crew tackles the big questions: What does Judaism really say about love and marriage? How do Jewish dating traditions actually work? And can you have a successful partnership while maintaining independence?The rabbi shares his own marriage story (spoiler: they got engaged after three weeks), explains why looking for perfection is a recipe for disaster, and breaks down the difference between lust, romantic love, and companionate love. CL challenges the Hollywood myth that your spouse needs to fulfill every single role in your life, while Jay keeps everyone honest about balancing independence with intimacy. From Talmudic wisdom about choosing partners to practical advice about not developing an "office wife," this episode offers refreshing perspectives on Jewish relationships that are equal parts traditional insight and modern realism. Whether you're single, dating, or been married for decades, this conversation will make you rethink what love really means and no, it's not just butterflies and Valentine's candy. | — | ||||||
| 2/4/26 | ![]() When Your Friend Goes Full Tucker Carlson: Loyalty vs. Principles in Jewish Life | Make sure to subscribe to our substack to keep up to date on the latest edJEWcation episodes and events Subscribe to the edJEWcation Podcast-----The Tucker Carlson situation has everyone asking the same question: when a friend goes off the deep end morally, do you stay loyal or cut them loose? We dig into this through a Jewish lens, from Talmudic principles to modern media ethics, and get surprisingly personal about struggles with Chabad identity and navigating between Orthodox and liberal Jewish worlds. Also in this episode: Why there are 20 Christian Bible study groups on one college campusThe Gene Wilder/Mel Brooks origin storyJoe Rogan's hilariously wrong guess about Jewish demographicsA brutally honest discussion about how we justify breaking our own values (yes, including the hypothetical In-N-Out burger scenario). | — | ||||||
| 1/29/26 | ![]() From Moses to Auschwitz: Rabbinic Responsas | What do you do when Jewish law meets real life, and real life is messy, terrifying, or morally impossible?In this episode, we dive into rabbinic responsa: the centuries-old Jewish tradition of posing urgent, practical, and often heartbreaking questions to Rabbis. From ancient debates about matzah to modern dilemmas involving technology, medicine, and identity, responsa form Judaism’s living case law.We explore how this system developed from Moses and the Sanhedrin, through the Talmud, medieval Spain, Soviet Russia, and even Auschwitz, where a single question forced a rabbi and a father to confront the most agonizing moral choice imaginable.Along the way, we laugh a little, debate, and uncover why Jews have always believed that how you ask a question can matter just as much as the answer.Jewish law, moral philosophy, historical survival, and one very uncomfortable Pesach pastry, all in one episode.To subscribe to the edjEWcation podcast, click here:Subscribe to The edJEWcation Podcast | — | ||||||
| 1/8/26 | ![]() The True Believer: Fanatics, TikTok, and the Need to Belong | Remember to subscribe to edJEWcation for all our latest updates hereIn the fourth installment of the edJEWcation book club, we discuss The True Believer by Eric HofferWritten in 1951 by a longshoreman with an unsettling grasp of human psychology, The True Believer asks a simple question with terrifying implications: why do ordinary people become fanatics?In this edJEWcation Book Club episode, we dig into Eric Hoffer’s timeless analysis of mass movements, self-hatred, humiliation, certainty, and the seductive power of belonging. From Nazism and Communism to campus encampments, TikTok activism, and online extremists, we debate whether Hoffer was describing history or diagnosing our present.We wrestle with uncomfortable questions:Is hatred easier to organize than love?Are today’s movements real revolutions or just cosplay with slogans?Why do people crave certainty so badly?Why do some religions help people lead meaningful lives, and others turn them into fanatics?Along the way, we talk loneliness, social media, male humiliation, Holocaust jokes in unexpected places, and why not knowing might be the most Jewish answer of all.Plus: a surprise detour into Marty Supreme, Timothy Chalamet, and why humiliation might be the hidden engine of fanaticism.Read the book. Question everything. And maybe, just maybe, turn your phone off. | — | ||||||
| 1/1/26 | ![]() Fast Jews: The 10th of Tevet, Jewish Fasting & Spiritual Accountability | If you haven’t already, remember to subscribe by clicking the link below:Subscribe here---------------------------------------------------Why do Jews fast, and what is fasting actually supposed to do?In this episode of edJEWcation, we dive into the 10th of Tevet, one of the lesser-known Jewish fast days, and use it as a gateway to explore the deeper meaning of Jewish fasting, repentance, and communal responsibility. The Rabbi walks us through the historical origins of the fast, the siege of Jerusalem that led to the destruction of the First Temple, while Jay asks the questions many people are thinking but rarely ask.Along the way, we unpack:What the 10th of Tevet commemorates and why it still mattersHow Jewish fast days differ from Yom KippurMaimonides’ radical idea that tragedy demands introspection, not dismissalWhether suffering is “random” or spiritually meaningfulHow fasting connects to modern events, including October 7thWhy Judaism emphasizes action, mitzvot, and responsibility over asceticismWe also zoom out to the weekly Torah portion, exploring Jacob’s final words to his sons, leadership failures, anger vs. passion, and what it means to be accountable, not just historically, but right now.This is not an episode about being hungry. It’s an episode about meaning, memory, and what Jews are supposed to do with history.📖 Topics include: Jewish fasting, the 10th of Tevet, destruction of the Temple, repentance in Judaism, Rambam on suffering, Jewish theology, Torah commentary, and Jewish responses to tragedy. | — | ||||||
| 12/25/25 | ![]() Kings II: Biblical Underdogs, Prophets, Antisemitism, and Jewish History | Friendly reminder to subscribe to edJEWcation on Substack so you can be included in all the happenings about the podcast and join our next monthly Zoom call.Just click hereIn this episode of edJEWcation, we unpack Kings II, one of the wildest books in the Hebrew Bible, through the lens of Jewish history, Biblical storytelling, and modern meaning.From the dramatic transition from Elijah to Elisha, to miracles that feel both supernatural and surprisingly practical, we explore Hebrew Bible stories that center on prophets, power, faith, and moral responsibility. Along the way, we discuss why salvation in the Bible so often comes from underdogs and outcasts, including one of the most unlikely heroes in all of Scripture.The conversation widens to tackle antisemitism, Israel’s place in world attention, collective Jewish trauma, and what Biblical history teaches us about societies that lose their moral compass. Why does the world obsess over Israel? Why do prophets speak uncomfortable truths? And why does the Bible keep choosing the people everyone else ignores?Blending Torah learning, Biblical history explained, cultural commentary, and a healthy dose of edJEWcation banter, this episode connects ancient texts to the questions people are asking right now about faith, meaning, and identity. | — | ||||||
| 12/11/25 | ![]() Solomon, Slot Machines, and the Still Small Voice: First Kings, Part 2 | What are you doing on December 16th at 8PM (aside from lighting your second Menorah candle)? Well, now you have plans…join us for our first listener Zoom call. We’d love to chat with you.What do Vegas slot machines, King Solomon’s thousand wives, and Elijah’s world-class trash-talking have in common? Apparently… everything. In this week’s episode, ChayaLeah returns from her very spiritual pilgrimage to Las Vegas (don’t ask) and the crew dives back into Kings I, where the Jewish kingdom splits faster than Jay can say “Bubastite Portal Relief.”We unpack Solomon’s great rise and even greater follies, why foreign influence can derail even the wisest man alive, how Jeroboam becomes the Biblical poster child for “absolute power corrupts absolutely,” and why miracles don’t magically fix people (looking at you, Golden Calf).Then we hit one of Tanakh’s greatest showdowns: Elijah vs. the Prophets of Baal complete with the OG trash talk, pyrotechnics, and an unexpected lesson about finding God not in the earthquake, fire, or whirlwind…but in the quiet.Plus: archeology nerdery, theological curveballs, parenting warnings from ancient Israel, and the official announcement of our first-ever edJEWcation community Zoom (yes, Rabbi is learning about it in real time).All this and more in a biblical rollercoaster that goes from Shlomo to Shishak to Still Small Voice in under an hour. | — | ||||||
| 12/4/25 | ![]() Hanukkah: The Maccabees, the Greeks, and One Very Tall FBI Agent | In this pre-pre-PRE-Hanukkah special (because we refuse to let Christmas music win), the crew breaks down the real Hanukkah story: the oil, the civil war, the Hellenists, the hammer, and the heroic home court advantage, while also inventing a brand-new Hanukkah tradition involving sword fights and presents hidden in a makeshift Temple. Along the way, we tackle assimilation, Jewish identity, why no one ever explained the whole “Greeks vs. Syrians” thing, and the surprising appearance of a tall FBI agent who would “take a bullet for the Jews.” Happy early Hanukkah… and don’t forget to pick up your free Chabad menorah. | — | ||||||
| 12/1/25 | ![]() Mazal Tov! You Get to Hang Out with Us Now! | We’re running on zero sleep, too much Friendsgiving, and a very inflated sense of our own importance, so naturally, it’s time for… a HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT.This week, Jay and ChayaLeah unveil edJEWcation’s brand-new Substack subscription levels which include monthly Zoom hangs, one-on-one sessions, and why none of this means we’re going behind a paywall. (Relax. Don’t throw things.)Plus: why Substack isn’t scary, why the Rabbi needs a bigger platform, and why Jewish content matters right now more than ever.Come for the news. Stay for the self-deprecating humor and accidental Jewish pep talk.Subscribe to The edJEWcation Podcast | — | ||||||
| 11/26/25 | ![]() The Great Thanksgiving Detour: Chabad Conventions, Near-Death Debates & Your Aunt’s Political Rants | 🚨 ALERT! Have you ever wanted to Zoom with the three of us? Or maybe even have some one-on-one time? Well, the world is now your oyster because we’ve officially launched several subscription tiers, with our first Zoom taking place sometime after Thanksgiving!These will just be the starting points (we have a lot of goodies cooking), so keep your eyes peeled — and don’t worry, we’ll also personally annoy you to make sure you don’t miss out.If you’re interested in joining us, click hereOn to the episode…What was supposed to be a wholesome Thanksgiving episode turned into… well… a cross-continental Chabad saga, a philosophical smackdown over near-death experiences, a masterclass on meaning, and a heated debate about why every family should avoid politics at dinner. Rabbi shares wild scenes from the Chabad convention (VIP ropes included), Jay reveals his Mossad side-hustle, and ChayaLeah gives the only real Thanksgiving advice you need: don’t be alone, and don’t talk politics. A very gishmak pre-Thanksgiving hang with your favorite dysfunctional trio. | — | ||||||
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