Leviticus is a very shocking book, full of all sorts of terrifying rules that we don't care about anymore. Even more shocking is how pretty much the first third of it is basically a cook book. So who better to read David Tuchman's new translation from Hebrew than culinary historian Michael Twitty? NOBODY, that's who. Listen now to the Season 3 premiere of OMGWTFBIBLE! Get more at www.omgwtfbible.com, www.twitter.com/omgwtfbible, and www.facebook.com/omgbible
Nov 23, 2015•47 min
Finish out Exodus with this massive very big episode! Listen to Catie Lazarus, Shulem Deen, Luzer Twersky, and Wendy Chin read chapters 76 through 115 of David Tuchman's brand-new, not-boring translation of the Hebrew Bible!
Nov 16, 2015•2 hr 2 min
Get your Exodus fix right here! David Tuchman blows through chapters 32 to 75 of his translation of the Hebrew Bible, joined by guests Michael Schreiber, Kevin Sefton, Rabbi Leah Jordan, Rachel Rose Reid, Sha James, and Mark Leuchter.
Nov 13, 2015•2 hr 4 min
Are you overwhelmed by how many Exodus episodes there are? Well, this is the episode for you! It's just about 2 hours, and jam-packed with the first three parts of Exodus, with readings by guests Mordechai Levovitz, Y-Love, and Rishe Groner from David Tuchman's new translation of the Hebrew Bible. Listen now and get caught up fast!
Nov 11, 2015•2 hr
Here it is! The end of Exodus! And it sure is full of linen, just like you expected! Other things it's full of: fashion thoughts, Wendy Chin, David Tuchman, funny Bible translations, Jewish thinking, UGLY UGLY CLOTHING, and DECORATING! Please enjoy! And get ready to wait MONTHS before the next one because we're done until it's time for Leviticus!
Jul 24, 2015•23 min
This is it, folks. The beginning of the end. The first last episode of Exodus. And let me tell you, I think God's trolling us. Becuase this is literally the same stuff that happened before. But this time, the JOKES are new! Thank God for David Tuchman! And also for Wendy Chin, his intrepid reader in the very fashion-backwards episode 33.1! Get more at www.omgwtfbible.com, www.twitter.com/omgwtfbible, and www.facebook.com/omgbible
Jul 10, 2015•27 min
Not gonna lie: not much happens in this episode's reading. However, Luzer Twersky and David Tuchman have a bit of a breakdown trying to get through it. And you've probably never had as many disgusting thoughts about candelabras as these two do. Listen to episode 32.2 now, because it is a wonderful, wonderful mess! Get more at www.omgwtfbible.com, www.twitter.com/omgwtfbible, and www.facebook.com/omgbible
Jun 19, 2015•23 min
We hit chapter 100 in Book 2 and things start to fall apart. As the narrative drags, David Tuchman and guest Luzer Twersky (star of the new film "Felix and Meira"! Check it out!) start to lose their grips on reality. Do you want to see how crazy the Bible can drive two men? Want to know how ex-Hasid Luzer Twersky ended up playing a Hasidic man in an independent movie garnering loads of critical attention? Listen now! Get more at www.omgwtfbible.com, www.twitter.com/omgwtfbible, and www.facebook....
Jun 05, 2015•33 min
We've finally reached one of the most important parts of the Bible: the part where God shows Moses his butt and God's butt breaks Moses's face. For real. Sure, sure, there's other stuff about forgiveness and laws and two possible versions of the Ten Commandments, but who cares about that when Shulem Deen, author of "All Who God Not Return," is reading about the glory of God's butt? That's right, no one. Listen now. There's no other reasonable thing to do.Get more at www.omgwtfbible.com, www.twit...
May 22, 2015•29 min
Have you ever read the Bible? OK, but have you ever read the Bible on weed? In episode 31.1, Shulem Deen stops by OMGWTFBIBLE to talk about “All Who Go Do Not Return,” his new memoir, and also to talk about a controversial translation of the Bible that seems to include cannabis as part of the priestly anointing oil. Who knew? Also in this episode: the whole Golden Calf thing happens and there’s very probably an orgy. Join the fun and listen now!Get more at www.omgwtfbible.com, www.twitter.com/om...
May 08, 2015•33 min
Are you ready to be grossed out? At this point, Episode 30.2 of OMGWTFBIBLE, the narrative of the Bible completely breaks down and it just turns into graphic depictions of bloody, bloody sacrifices. Why is this holy or important? I don’t know, but it sure is fun to listen to. Check out Catie Lazarus, host of “Employee of the Month,” as she reads David Tuchman’s bible translation now! You might learn something about animal sacrifices or at least about Alan Dershowitz. Get more at www.omgwtfbible....
Apr 17, 2015•27 min
Sure God created the world, drowned almost everyone in a massive flood, killed a bunch of Egyptians, and has sorts of laws he wants people to care about, but did you know he also designs clothing? It’s true! And that’s what guest Catie Lazarus spends the majority of Episode 30.1 of OMGWTFBIBLE reading! The hilarious host of “Employee of the Month,” Catie joins OMGWTFBIBLE host David Tuchman to read about some divine fashion choices that have been out of style for a little while. What does she th...
Apr 03, 2015•27 min
When we last left our heroes, David Tuchman and Mark Leuchter were in Raven Lounge in Philadelphia, reading about all the stuff God wanted in his desert tent. That’s right, they were halfway through “Terumah,” the seventh portion of Exodus, and growing weary of all of God’s very specific and confusing instructions. Can they make it through? Can they finish episode 29.2, complete God’s directions, and find something remotely meaningful to talk about in all this? Find out on the next episode of OM...
Mar 20, 2015•22 min
OMGWTFBIBLE with David Tuchman has hit Philadelphia! On February 25th, David was joined by Temple professor Mark Leuchter at Raven Lounge in Philly to read “Terumah,” the seventh portion in Exodus next to a stripper pole. Among other things, they discussed Professor Leuchter’s love of guitars, his approach to the Bible, and why in the world God spent so much time on building directions. That’s right, building directions. In episode 29.1, with all those pesky laws out of the way, God spends a gre...
Mar 13, 2015•22 min
Have you ever wondered about the appropriate liquids in which to boil kid goats? Thirsty to know when the best time to go to the bathroom is? Do not fear! The Bible, as rewritten by David Tuchman in OMGWTFBIBLE, is here! In episode 28.2, David is joined by Sha James to read the second half of “Mishpatim,” the sixth portion in Exodus. And, oh my is it a doozy. Episode 28.2 is pretty hard to put into words, especially because it’s really all over the place, so you may as well just start listening ...
Mar 06, 2015•26 min
Rules, rules, rules! Everyone’s always saying that the Bible is full of “rules” we have to “follow” because “God” said so or “something.” If you’ve been listening to OMGWTFBIBLE, David Tuchman’s brand-new translation of the Hebrew Bible, you might be wondering where those rules are hidden with all the explosions and wacky sex stuff going on. Well, it’s time for rules, starting with part six of Exodus, “Mishpatim,” in episode 28.1 Sha James is the guest, and the two discuss just how much these ru...
Feb 27, 2015•27 min
Where's OMGWTFBIBLE been? Buried under piles of snow, most likely! But we're about to return! Next week, we've got two shows, which means a whole lot of episodes on the way. Listen here and be enlightened.
Feb 16, 2015•2 min
Here it is! The big one! In episode 27.3 of OMGWTFBIBLE, David Tuchman and Rachel Rose Reid read what everyone knows as The Ten Commandments. And it’s…interesting. Sure, the commandments themselves are pretty impressive, but the laws that follow them—not so much. And are there even really 10 commandments? Listen to the third part of “Yitro” and find out! Get more at www.omgwtfbible.com, www.twitter.com/omgwtfbible, and www.facebook.com/omgbible
Jan 23, 2015•26 min
In episode 27.2, David is joined by Rabbi Leah Jordan to read the second third of Parshat “Yitro.” Sadly, not much happens this week plot-wise. God spends most of it repeating the same directions over and over, preparing the people to receive his all-important law. But that doesn’t mean David and Rabbi Jordan don’t have a lot of fun dissecting all the goofiness—and discussing Judaism, God, the Reform movement in the U.K. and the U.S., growing up in Kansas City, and much more. Listen to it all he...
Jan 16, 2015•30 min
Well, pip-pip cheerio! Back in December, David Tuchman went to the Limmud UK conference at the University of Warwick in England to record OMGWTFBIBLE with a slew of wonderful guests and did his best to avoid doing his terrible British accents on tape. This time around, in episode 27.1, David is joined by Kevin Sefton, Limmud chair. Together, they read the first third of Parshat “Yitro,” what in the world Limmud is, why in the world Yitro pops in for this little story and never appears again, and...
Jan 09, 2015•29 min
This is episode 26.3 of OMGWTFBIBLE, featuring David Tuchman and Michael Schreiber, the last OMGWTFBIBLE in the US for kind of a while. This time around, God responds to the Israelites’ “whining” by throwing food at them. As gods do. Also, in this final piece of episode 26, David finally responds to all those religious guests who refuse to say God's name. And Michael lets David know what he really thinks about the show. Listen to it all here! Get more at www.omgwtfbible.com, www.twitter.com/omgw...
Dec 19, 2014•32 min
Here it is! The big massive, water-filled set piece! One of the last action scenes in the Bible for a very long time! God murdering so many people! It’s all in episode 26.2 of OMGWTFBIBLE, featuring David Tuchman and Michael Schreiber. This is the big event God’s been prepping for centuries. It all goes down this week. But more importantly, Michael and David explore a problem with the casting of Christian Bale as Moses that hasn’t come up elsewhere. What’s the problem? Who would they cast? Liste...
Dec 12, 2014•20 min
Have you ever set a plan in motion and slowly watched as the pieces move into place? Did that plan involve pretty much murdering a country’s entire army in cold blood? If so, you’re just like Yehovah in episode 26.1 of OMGWTFBIBLE, preparing the Reed Sea for his planned drowning of the Egyptians. This time around in David Tuchman’s new translation of the Hebrew Bible as a comedy, he’s joined by Michael Schreiber as they read “Beshalach,” the fourth portion in the book of Exodus. The Reed Sea is ...
Dec 05, 2014•19 min
And they’re out! In Episode 25.4 of OMGWTFBIBLE, featuring David Tuchman, Rishe Groner, and a very irreverent translation of the Hebrew Bible, the Hebrews finally leave Egypt. That’s right, the long slog through slavery is done! Now it’s time for a long slog through the desert. Listen to it all right here.Get more at www.omgwtfbible.com, www.twitter.com/omgwtfbible, and www.facebook.com/omgbible
Nov 21, 2014•15 min
Finally! Episode 25.3 of OMGWTFBIBLE, featuring David Tuchman, Rishe Groner, and a very irreverent translation of the Hebrew Bible, is here! Your intrepid readers get even further into “Come,” aka “Bo,” this week, reading about all the ultraviolence that went on during the very first Passover. And what is Rishe’s seder secret? Listen to it all and find out! Also, the Septuagint and its mythos come up for some reason and chapter 30 ALMOST happens. Get more at www.omgwtfbible.com, www.twitter.com/...
Nov 14, 2014•13 min
#GirdYourLoins! It’s time for Episode 25.2 of OMGWTFBIBLE, featuring David Tuchman, Rishe Groner, and a very irreverent translation of the Hebrew Bible. This week, your dynamic duo reads the third portion of Exodus, which we call "Come,” and get into some of the more grisly details of the very first Passover. And they learn exactly what #GirdYourLoins even means. Listen to it all below! Get more at www.omgwtfbible.com, www.twitter.com/omgwtfbible, and www.facebook.com/omgbible...
Nov 07, 2014•24 min
We really shouldn’t be making light of plagues these days, but that’s where OMGWTFBIBLE is up to in the Torah, so we don’t really have a choice. This month, meet Rishe Groner , an Australian with a Chabad background and more knowledge about the Torah than David Tuchman or Rashi or God or your Hebrew school teacher could’ve expected. The third portion of Exodus, which we call “Come,” kicks off with a plague of very annoying insects. But first, Rishe tells us how much of a whirlwind the past month...
Oct 31, 2014•21 min
And here it is, part 4 of OMGWTFBIBLE, episode 24! This time around, Y-Love and David Tuchman finish up Parshat Va’era, the second portion in Exodus, and share their thoughts on the reading. What does Y-Love think of Moshe’s journey? Can he sum up everything into a single word? Listen now! Note: Y-Love sang at the live show. Unfortunately, we weren’t able to record his music well enough to share online, so it’s been editing out of the podcast. All the more reason to come to the live show. You ne...
Oct 24, 2014•18 min
We know we just restarted Genesis in synagogue, but part 3 of episode 24 of OMGWTFBIBLE is out now! This week (a little late), Y-Love and David Tuchman get deep into Parshat Va’era, the second portion in Exodus, reading all sorts of wonderful, no-good, very bad plagues. That’s right! This week, Moshe, everyone’s favorite desert wizard, unleashes all sorts of biological weirdness on the population of Egypt. And Egypt’s magicians do the same for some reason. Check it all out! Note: Y-Love sang at ...
Oct 19, 2014•14 min
Things actually happen this time around, we promise! As a pre-Sukkot treat, part 2 of episode 24 of OMGWTFBIBLE is available early! This time around, Y-Love and David Tuchman finally get to the parts in Parshat Va’era, the second portion in Exodus, that matter: Moshe’s magic tricks. And with them come all sorts of questions. What exactly does Moshe’s staff turn into? Is Moshe a wizard? How many Harry Potter references can we fit into a single podcast? Don't not listen! Note: Y-Love sang at the l...
Oct 09, 2014•14 min
