Vayetze tells the story of Jacob - his journey to Aram, his business dealings, his family life. This week I talk with Rabbi Geoff Mitelman, Founder of Sinai and Synapses, about the phenomenon of lying and dishonesty: why it's so prevalent in the Torah portion, how it plays into our political culture, and how it is born out of human nature. We also talk about his work at the intersection of science and religion.
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Lessons from Leprosy (Metzora)
The Healing Power of Presence (Tazria - encore)
Don't eat that! Or do... it's up to you (Sh'mini)
We Need Each Other (Tzav)
Does God Hear our Prayers... and Does it Matter?? (Vayikra)
Building a Sanctuary; Building a World (P'kudei)
A Good Name (Vayak'hel)
Xenophobia and the Golden Calf (Ki Tisa)
Do You Have a Shirt That You Really Love? (T'tzaveh)
Planting Seeds of Hope (Terumah)
An Eye for an Eye?? (Mishpatim)
Recapturing the Silenced Voices (Yitro - A Conversation with Rabbi Dalia Marx)
Making a Miracle (B'shallach - encore)
Fear Leads to the Dark Side (Bo)
Hardening Our Hearts (Va’era)
AND These are the Names (Sh’mot)
Judah the Growing Hero (Miketz)
Envisioning a Better World (Vayeshev)
Violence, Vengeance, and Voice in the Rape of Dinah (Vayishlach)
Connection is an Act of Godliness (Vayetze)
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