Rabbi, Is Pot Kosher?: Recent Episodes
Rabbi Avram Mlotek & Rabbi Jon Leener
Rabbi, Is Pot Kosher? is a podcast exploring the intersection of Jewish traditions and contemporary questions hosted by Rabbi Avram Mlotek and Rabbi Jon Leener.
In this episode of Rabbi, Is Pot Kosher, the rabbis visit the legacy of 9/11 and wonder how we might remember in effective ways 18 years later.
In Season 4, Episode 3, the rabbis share what the shofar's sound means to them this high holiday season.
Season 4, Episode 2 the rabbis of Rabbi, Is Pot Kosher? take on the 45th President's claim that voting Democrat makes a Jew disloyal.
Season 4 premiers with this brand new episode of Rabbi, Is Pot Kosher as the rabbis reunite and ask: when has someone trespassed too far?
In Season 3, Episode 3 of Rabbi, Is Pot Kosher the rabbis explore what it takes to be a rabbi and who qualifies for this position.
In Season 3, Episode 2 of Rabbi Is Pot Kosher the rabbis take a question from the listeners on making out and eating.
In this episode of Rabbi Is Pot Kosher, the rabbis explore whether or not rabbinic presence in certain situations - weddings, synagogues, rallies - affirms those very spaces.
In the Season Finale of Season 2 of Rabbi Is Pot Kosher the rabbis explore the Jewish themes of the best picture nominations of the Oscars.
On this episode of Rabbi, Is Pot Kosher, the rabbis explore the Israeli Jewish extremist group, Jewish Power, and wonder what American Jewish reactions ought to be.
On this new Hebrew month of Adar, the rabbis step into emotionality and explore joy together.
While the President of the United States addressed Congress and the country, the rabbis took a stab at the spiritual state of the union too.
In Season 2, Episode 16 the rabbis return to the weekly Torah portion for an ancient debate: deeds or creeds?
In Episode 15 of Season 2, the rabbis explore International Holocaust Remembrance Day and wonder, what are we remembering exactly?
In this episode of Rabbi, Is Pot Kosher the rabbis explore the recent controversy around students leaving Birthright Israel trips out of political opposition while addressing the Jewish relationship with free food.
Is it kosher for Louis CK to make Holocaust jokes? What about Larry David? Tune in to hear the rabbis discuss whether or not Holocaust jokes are kosher.
In Season 2, Episode 11, the rabbis return to Christmas taking a question from one of you, dear listeners, and ponder: Can a Jew Go To A Christmas Dinner?
Tune in to hear the rabbis explore the significance of ancient tragedies, particularly those related to the Land of Israel. What's their meaning for today?
On this episode of Rabbi, Is Pot Kosher, the rabbis celebrate their podcast's arrival on the Top 200 Jewish Podcast list and ask: Is Hanukkah just a Jewish Christmas?
In Season 2, Episode 8 of Rabbi, Is Pot Kosher the rabbis explore the rabbinic saying, "The stories of the ancestors are symbols for the children," and ask where free choice dwells as we inherit family legacies.
Season 2: Episode 7: The rabbis discuss the growing Anti-Semitism in America, especially post the Pittsburgh massacre, and wonder: what is the Jewish response?
On this episode the rabbis explore the notion of forgiveness in the era of #MeToo. Also, what foods are a must have after Yom Kippur?
In episode 2, the rabbis wonder where God and spirituality dwells in the New York City real estate market. They explore the challenges and hopes of moving, in general, as they settle into their own new apartments making them home.
Season 2 begins and the rabbis are back, exploring in this episode how politicians use, misuse, or even abuse the Bible.
In the Season 1 finale of Rabbi, Is Pot Kosher, the rabbis finally explore the long awaited question: is marijuana kosher? And, if so, what's the blessing for weed?
After a brief hiatus, the rabbis return to ponder aloud one of the most ancient queries: what's the deal with reincarnation and do Jews believe in it?
Taking a line from the epic sketch comedy show, the rabbis ask, "Whose Jerusalem Is It Anyway?" amid the Trump Administration's announcement of moving their embassy from Tel Aviv.
The Hebrew calendar reads the stories of the Exodus in synagogues; the rabbis weigh in on what actually went down at the site of the burning bush. Also, was it Moses' therapy? How much does God charge a session?
With ongoing revelations regarding the lies senior administration officials have made, the rabbis wonder: what does Judaism have to say about all this lying? When is it permitted to lie?
The rabbis explore the recent statement purported to have been made by Prime Minister of Israel and unpack its implications.
As a DaVinci painting was recently sold for $450 million, the rabbis wonder, is there a limit to what we might spend on art?
In light of recent gun massacres, the rabbis explore what a gun's role is in a religious life.
The rabbis explore the difference between sin and sinner wondering if we can appreciate the work of someone who commits crimes?
The rabbis are back after a high holiday marathon to discuss finding meaning in the mundane.
The rabbis explore the various themes of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur — wondering why these days still hold such resonance. Also, can one find spiritual bliss in eating a bacon cheeseburger on Yom Kippur?
The rabbis tackle the controversy surrounding Confederate statues. All new episodes coming shortly with improved sound quality.