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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Vayigash: What does it take to forgive? (encore)
Miketz: Jewish Life in Diaspora
Vayeshev: An Act of Joseph
Vayishlach: From Jacob to Israel
Vayetze: Responsible for Each Other
Toldot: How (Not) to Disagree (encore)
Chayei Sarah: They Buried him Together
Vayera: From Mundane to Sacred
Lech Lecha: All the Souls They Had Made
Noach: The Seven Noachide Laws (A Conversation with Rabbi Mark Washofsky)
Bereshit: Take A Break
V‘Zot Ha‘Brachah: Turn It Again
Sukkot: Seeing God‘s Back
Ha‘azinu: Unconditional Love
Rosh Hashanah: Ayeka - Where Are You?
Nitzavim: Don‘t Bless Yourself (A Conversation with Rabbi Jesse Paikin)
Ki Tavo: First Fruits
Ki Tetze: Because You Were Slaves (encore)
Shoftim: Comfort the Afflicted and Afflict the Comfortable
Re'eh: The Power of Generosity (encore)
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