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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Yitro: Radical Amazement and the Impulse to Worship
B’shallach: Thoughts and Prayers are Not Enough
Bo: Why Do We Talk about the Exodus So Much?
Va’era: That They May Worship Me
Sh’mot: Reluctant Leader (A Conversation with Rabbi Ilyse Glickman)
Vay’chi: Who are these?
Miketz: Do Intentions Matter?
Vayeshev: Believing It’s Possible
Vayishlach: Wrestling
Toldot: Re-digging the Wells
Chayei Sarah: Rebekah’s Voice
Vayera: Truth, Justice, and Government Responsibility
Lech Lecha: Radical Leaving
Noach: Everybody Deserves to Have a Name (A Conversation with Rabbi Emily Losben-Ostrov)
Bereshit: In the Image of God
V’Zot HaBrachah: What’s Next?
Ha’azinu: Adversity and Growth
Vayelech: Write Down this Teaching
Nitzavim: Not in the Heavens
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