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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Tzav: The Perpetual Offering (Rabbi Michael Satz)
Vayikra: Wrongs & Responsibilities
P’kudei: Let Each Gem Shine (A Conversation with Rabbi Barry Block)
Vayahkel: More Like Zusya
Ki Tisa: Judaism is Not (Just) For Kids
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Terumah: I, Thou, and God
Mishpatim: The Widow, the Orphan, and the Stranger (A conversation with Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz)
Yitro: Encounters with God (A Conversation with Rabbi Oren Hayon)
B’Shallach: Making a Miracle, Doing God’s Work
Bo: The Importance of Questions & Curiosity
Va’era: Shortness of Spirit
Shemot: Moses and the Women (An Interview with Rabbi Sally Priesand)
Vay‘chi: Legacy
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