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Jews Did it First

Rabbi Yossi Madvigwww.jewishoswego.org
The main thrust of this podcast is to shed light on a phenomenon that I’ve noticed over the course of the last decade or so. Very often I come across something in Jewish literature that is clearly an antecedent of some modern day cultural, legal or religious concept.The second will be counter-missionary claims. I think it’s very important that Jews know how to respond to missionary claims. I also hope this will strengthen non-Jews' respect for why Jews believe what we believe and not seeing us as some sort of backwater yokels who have just never heard of the “wonderful good news” as it were.
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Episodes

Eastern Mysticism

Is Judaism the source of Eastern mystical religions? Will the Messiah replace the law? And is G-d’s law supposed to make sense?

Feb 08, 201825 min

Multiculturalism

It’s black history month, so let’s talk about black Jews and multiculturalism. Plus the countown to the messianic age and a closer look at the 10 commandments.

Feb 02, 201828 min

Halley's Comet

Who really discovered Halley’s comet? Does Isaiah discus the birth of the messiah and claim him to be G-d, Himself? And why did the sea split for the Jews?

Jan 26, 201823 min

Pangea

Does the Torah talk about what science considers prehistoric geology? Why don't Jews have a king nowadays? And ... locusts?

Jan 18, 201821 min

Star Count

Were ancient Jews the first to accurately determine the amount of stars in the universe? Is the trinity mentioned in the Jewish Bible? And what can we learn about the 10 plagues.

Jan 11, 201825 min

Caduceus

Were the Jews the first PR firm for physicians? Have Jews been unable to atone for their sins in the last 2000 years? And how to be both in and out of this world!

Jan 04, 201821 min

New Year's Resolutions

Where and when do New Year's resolutions originate? Did King David predict the crucifixion almost 1000 before it happened? And what can our forefather Jacob teach us about living a happy life?

Dec 28, 201721 min

The Messiah

Are Jews responsible for the holiday season? Will the Messiah be born on in the West Bank? And what's the best way to speak truth to power?

Dec 22, 201716 min

Inventions

Happy Chanukah! We'll take a look at some inventions by Jews as well as missionaries :-P Plus, a lesson from the oil of Chanukah.

Dec 14, 201718 min

Don't Judge

Is there a moral flaw in the criminal justice system? Plus we'll look at another bogus messianic prophecy. Finallly, we'll talk about loooooooooovvvvveeee.

Dec 01, 201712 min

Thanksgiving

Did Jews invent Thanksgiving? Maybe missionaries are right about something and a Jewish take on getting hitched!

Nov 23, 201712 min

No Pain, No Gain

We discuss the Jewish source of two everyday phrases and well as delve into the meaning of one of Christian missionary's favorite "proof texts".

Nov 09, 201714 min

Hercules

We'll see what the Jewish source is for one of the most popular Greek gods (and Disney character :-P). In addition we'll wrap up our discussion of Isaiah 53 with an interesting thought experiment. Plus, the beauty of having guests!

Nov 02, 201715 min

Excalibur

I'll take you through a journey through time and we'll learn about an obscure Jewish text that will absolutely amaze you. Plus, we'll get technical with Isaiah 53 and learn how to do the right thing!

Oct 26, 201716 min

The Golden Rule

We'll explore the earliest recorded findings of the age old golden rule and find out where it originates ... and where it doesn't! Also, we'll delve into the king of all missionary texts, Isaiah 53.

Oct 19, 201718 min

Intro and disclaimers

Who am I? Why did I make this podcast and what purpose does it serve? Find out before you listen to the other episodes to help you get some context.

Oct 19, 201711 min
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