The Jew Next Door: Recent Episodes
Clint Hufft and Chaim Marcus
Clint Hufft, who is not Jewish, and his neighbor, Chaim Marcus, who is an Observant (Orthodox) Jew, discuss everything.
Do Orthodox Jews have to have lots of children? Why Rabbis specialize their knowledge. What is the criteria to identify the Jewish Messiah? Has there been anyone thought to be the Jewish Messiah?
Orthodox Jews don't have televisions? What does a Jewish school teach? "Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob" movie. Chaim talks about recent anti-Semitism in popular culture.
The Jewish way to tie your shoes. Is there a hidden meaning to the story of the parting of the Red Sea in the bible? What is Kabbalah?
What is Shabbat? Why do Jewish men wear long black coats on Shabbat? Is a nap mandatory on Shabbat? Why the entire Jewish congregation takes the feminine role at the temple.
Global Shabbat Party! The online event to benefit Friendship Circle.org. What is humility? What should we do with our natural talents?
Father's Day edition. What do Jewish children call their parents? How do they show respect to their father? An interesting father story from the Talmud. The joy of the father's day nap. "This is My God" by Herman Wouk.
What is kosher food? What animals can you eat? What animals are prohibited? Have a question or comment? Email us at JewNextDoorPodcast@gmail.com
Working with Arnold Schwarzenegger. Pronouncing the Hebrew "CH". Working with celebrities. What is a mitzvah? Explaining philanthropy to NBA star Metta World Peace.
White noise and sleep. "Happiest Baby On the Block" by Dr. Karp. Finding the Kosher symbol on the popcorn at Trader Joe's. What is the Jewish Bible? Clint's daughter's Bat-Mitzvah. The high school Jewish protest.
Which city has the most Jews? What is a Hassidic Jew? Why do some Hassidic males have long, curly sideburns? How do Jews decide where to live?
Chaim talks about his friend battling the coronavirus. Daily Gratitude. The mental exercise of focusing on the moment. Time and children. Clint's existential panic. How the afterlife affects human behavior.
Tell me about yourself. Clint, non-Jew, is next-door neighbors with Chaim, Orthodox Jew. How did you grow up?