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Prepare to embark on a captivating journey with Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe and Rabbi Yaakov Nagel, as they trace the intricate customs of hair covering for married Jewish women back to its roots in the Torah. Promise to be intrigued as they grapple with challenging questions - from the extra stringency of some women choosing to shave their heads to the ongoing halacha discussion about the modesty of wearing wigs. They provide rich insights, exploring the various perspectives held by different rabbis and dissecting why this custom holds an irreplaceable position in our tradition.

In the latter section of their conversation, they shift their focus to the potent power encapsulated in modesty and dignity. Modesty is more than a superficial trait, it's a character attribute that translates into our behavior and demeanor. They discuss the royal elegance it confers, the intrigue it arouses, and the admiration it draws. Their conversation will highlight how our status as children of Hashem is reflected in the grace and dignity we maintain and how this is perceived even outside the Jewish community. Be prepared for a compelling discussion on how modesty profoundly shapes our self-perception, relationships, and interactions with the world at large.

this Episode (#18) of the Unboxing Judaism Podcast is dedicated in honor of Dr. Leonard & June Goldberg

Unboxing Judaism Podcast is a discussion on fundamental Jewish and modern cultural topics through the lens of our Torah and heritage with Rabbi Yaakov Nagel and Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe from TORCH, in Houston, Texas

To have your questions featured in a future podcast, please submit your questions to unboxing@torchweb.org

Rabbi Yaakov Nagel is the founding member of TORCH and has been active since 1998. Additionally, Rabbi Nagel serves as the Rabbi at The Heimish Shul in Houston, Texas and has been delivering the Daf Yomi (Daily Folio of Talmud) since 2003. Rabbi Nagel is the Head of the Court for Jewish Divorce and actively serves as a member of the Houston Beis Din.

To listen to other podcasts by Rabbi Yaakov Nagel: https://linktr.ee/RabbiNagel

Daf Yomi Podcast - https://linktr.ee/DafYomiPodcast
Unboxing Judaism Podcast - https://linktr.ee/unboxingjudaism

Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe serves as the Executive Director of TORCH since 2005.

To listen to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: https://linktr.ee/ariwol

Jewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodes
Parsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodes
Living Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodes
Thinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodes
Unboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodes
Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes

Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our Jewish outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area and please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help support our global outreach at https://www.torchweb.org/donate.
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For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com

Recorded in the TORCH Centre - Studio B on July 17, 2023, in Houston, Texas.
Released as Podcast on July 28, 2023

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In this Episode (#17) of the Unboxing Judaism Podcast, Rabbi Yaakov Nagel & Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe discuss the misunderstanding that people have about the setup, dating and marriage of men and women in Torah-observant world. Not it's not arranged.

Unboxing Judaism Podcast is a discussion on fundamental Jewish and modern cultural topics through the lens of our Torah and heritage with Rabbi Yaakov Nagel and Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe from TORCH, in Houston, Texas

To have your questions featured in a future podcast, please submit your questions to unboxing@torchweb.org

Rabbi Yaakov Nagel is the founding member of TORCH and has been active since 1998. Additionally, Rabbi Nagel serves as the Rabbi at The Heimish Shul in Houston, Texas and has been delivering the Daf Yomi (Daily Folio of Talmud) since 2003. Rabbi Nagel is the Head of the Court for Jewish Divorce and actively serves as a member of the Houston Beis Din.

To listen to other podcasts by Rabbi Yaakov Nagel: https://linktr.ee/RabbiNagel

Daf Yomi Podcast - https://linktr.ee/DafYomiPodcast
Unboxing Judaism Podcast - https://linktr.ee/unboxingjudaism

Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe serves as the Executive Director of TORCH since 2005.

To listen to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: https://linktr.ee/ariwol

Jewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodes
Parsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodes
Living Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodes
Thinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodes
Unboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodes
Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes

Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our Jewish outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area and please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help support our global outreach at https://www.torchweb.org/donate.
Thank you!

For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com

Recorded in the TORCH Centre - Studio B on June 5, 2023, in Houston, Texas.
Released as Podcast on June 8, 2023

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Discussed in this Podcast:

(1) Would assimilation and intermarriage with the gentiles perhaps decrease antisemitism and hatred against the Jews?

(2) Is it true that if a Jew gets a tattoo they can not be buried in a Jewish cemetery?

Unboxing Judaism is a podcast discussing fundamental Jewish topics through the lens of modern culture with Rabbi Yaakov Nagel and Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe from TORCH, in Houston, Texas

Recorded on April 21, 2021, at TORCH Centre (Studio B) in Houston, Texas.

Please send your questions or comments to unboxing@torchweb.org.

For all other podcasts available by TORCH please visit www.TORCHpodcasts.com