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The Feeling's Gone...: Ebbs and Flows of Sexual Desire in Relationships (Part II)
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Sodom, Gomorrah and...Gaza? Biblical Lessons on the Destruction of Cities
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Do We Have an End Game? Israeli Tactics and Competing Propaganda in the Israel-Hamas War
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Digging Two Graves: Retribution and Revenge in the Context of Current Gazan War
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In the Face of Tragedy: Transcendent Reactions to Great Pain
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It's Been a Strange Trip: The Jewish Role in American Politics
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Enough Already! Breaking the Back of Bad Behavior
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The Wrath of G-d: The Concept of an Angry Hashem in Judaism
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The Sunlight Cure? Radical Transparency in Relationships
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Rejection! Freeing Our Self-Worth from Others' Judgement
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Shepping Nachas: The Opposite of Schadenfreude?
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Break Down to Break Through? Pain as a Spiritual Teacher
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I’m a Rabbi Not a Therapist! Should Your Rabbi Accept You as You Are?
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With Friends Like These… :Befriending Your Spouse’s/Partner’s Ex
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The Biggest Breakdown: Communication in Love and Marriage
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Blowing Things Out Of Proportion: From Sodom to TikTok
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Rabbi Simon Jacobson joins us on this delicate discussion on what happens when rabbi's transgress
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A Guide to Grief: Jewish and Buddhist perspectives
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Stop, Dave…The Jewish Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
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Shabbat on Mars? The Halacha of Interplanetary Colonization
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It's Alien To Me: The Halacha of Extraterrestrial Life
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Ritual Immersion: From the Jewish Mikveh to Christian Baptism
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A Third Way? Religious Education for Kids That Don't "Fit In"
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Unfettered Birth: Unmedicated Labor and Home Delivery
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The Worst Enemy: Battling Self Doubt and Imposter Syndrome
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Finding My Way Back To You: Getting Back with an Ex
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Skokie 2.0: The Rise of and Reaction to Antisemitic Speech in America
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Ometz Lev: Courage vs. Foolhardiness in Presidential Leadership
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Life's Greatest Minefield? : Cheating and Recovery in Romantic Relationships
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"G-d, I'll Make You a Deal": Ethics of Bargaining with the Almighty
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Jewish Numerology 101: Mystical Science of Gematria
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The Trouble With Miracles: Moral Complexity of the Miraculous in the Abrahamic Faiths
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Spare: Torah Version (Sibling Tension and Rivalry)
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2022 in the Rear View: Best of Equal Footing (Part 2)
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2022 in the Rear View: Best of Equal Footing (Part 1)
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The Price Of Love: Journeying Through the Loss of a Loved One
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Christmas Reimagined: Alternative Birth Narratives Surrounding Jesus of Nazareth
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The Origin of Satan: Early Christianity's Demonization of Jews and Others
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The Past That Binds: How Relationship With Parents Affects Our Ability to Love and Attach as Adults
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Black and Jew: Shared Struggles and Current Tensions
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Eschatology 101: End of Times Theology and Doomsday Prophecies in the Abrahamic Faiths
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A Silent Epidemic: The Pervasiveness of Anxiety Disorders
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Having Your Babka, and Eating It Too: Emotional Eating in Traditional Jewish Communities
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Is Repentance a Scam?: Our Relationship With Guilt
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The Id and the Yid: Judaism’s Unique Take on Sin
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I Hate You, I Love You: The Complex Backstory of Jewish-Muslim Relations in France
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Have you enver wondered why Jews eat kosher? What are these kosher dietary laws that have existed for centuries? Is eating Kosher healthier for you? All these questions and MORE answered in this episode with Laura Shammah, RDN, Rabbi Mike Moskowitz and Dr. Roger Horowitz, author of Kosher USA.
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Following the tragic accident of Salman Rushdie, this episode of Equal Footing goes down the rabbit hole of heresy in the Abrahamic faiths, and how dangerous it really is. Listen to learn more, with Georgetown Professor Ori Soltes and Reverend Dr. David Taylor.
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Have you ever wondered why churches, mosques and synagogues don't pay taxes? Do you know that satanic sects don't, either? Listen to this episode of Equal Footing to learn more about the murky world of religious tax exemptions, with Dr. Ryan Cragun.
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Live from. Utah: this episode follows Professor Paul Finkelman and Alysa Landry journalist and member of CLDS in a raw discussion about the love-hate relationship Mormons have with Jews.
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We like to challenge our listeners on Equal Footing, and this might be one of the most challenging shows yet. On this episode we do a deep dive into the figure of Moses: was he a benevolent altruistic leader or egotist? Listen to Rabbi Yossi Bryski and Professor David Weddle discuss one of the most famous leaders in history.
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Another week, another episode of Equal Footing. This time, we are tackling resentment from the perspectives of mental health and Jewish ethics, with psychotherapist Dina Abramowitz and Rabbi Pinchas Allouche, accredited by The Forward as one of the key voices in shaping 21st century Judaism.
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Follow us as we discuss the complexities of growing up with an absent parent who is revered by the outside world, with psychologist and reparenting specialist Rachel Klechevsky and David Holbrooke, director of "The Diplomat" (HBO Films, 2015), on the relationship with his father - the legendary Richard Holbroke,
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We are surrounded by so much sacrifices around us, have you ever wondered where does it all come from? What is the meaning of sacrifice in the Abrahamic faiths (Judaism, Christianity and Islam) ? The truth about Isaac's sacrifice, Jesus on the cross and more, with Professor David Weddle and Rabbi Stephen Baars.
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Idolatry is considered a sin in Judaism, but what happens when we have celebrities and famous people we adore? can we live an observant life and idolize something at the same time? Follow us to learn more in this interesting discussion with teen psychologists Amanda Smith and Rabbi Yarden Blumstein.
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This episode of Equal Footing talks about the Jewish influence on the Founding Fathers and the birth of American democracy, with Rabbi Sion Jacobson and Professor Bruce Powell.
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Our third and final episode on Pride Month brings us to a raw and emotional discussion on the gay male experience in orthodox communities, with Rabbi Mike Mosowitz and Dovid Green (alias).
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Have you ever wondered what the Jewish view on treason and betrayal is? on this episode of Equal Footing we discuss the Korach Conondrum, where we question betrayal and treason from a Jewish ethics perspective with Rabbi Mendel Kaplan and Joseph Isaac Korf.
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Our second LGBTQ+ episode in celebration of pride months brings a discussion on the Jewish religious law as it pertains to hoosexuality, with Rabbi Joseph Isaac Korf, Miriam Kabakov and Chana Stein.
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I Am Woman follows Sheindy Weichman and Esther Eckhaus as they share their experiences of being lesbian and queer in orthodox communities, joined by sex therapist Rachel Klechevsky. Emotional discussion of the journey through self-acceptance and creating a safe space for yourself wherever you are.
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The US is one of the leading countries in the world in violent gun attacks and mass shootings. Do we have Halachic guidance on how to handle gun control? Listen to our discussion with Rabbi Shmuel Greene to learn more about Jewish ethics as it pertains to the Second Amendment .
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Raising special needs children is hard, but is it harder in religious Jewish communities? Listen to Rabbi Simcha Weinstein and Juby Shapiro share their experience as both activists in orthodox communities and parents of special needs children.
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Que Bellos? A Controversial Community of Jewish Converts In Latin America
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Righteous Kill? The Ethics of Assassinating Totalitarians and War Criminals
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Emirati Jew? The Jewish Community of the United Arab Emirates
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Relationships Revised: Is Long-Term Monogamy a Sham?
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G-d and Pain: Is Suffering a Spiritual Requisite?
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Much More Than Britney: Complexities in Guardianship and Conservatorship
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Surviving Survivorship: Children of Holocaust Survivors
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The Big O: The Evolutionary and Religious Importance of the Female Orgasm
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SuperJew! The Jewish Influence on Comic Book Heroes
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The Entitlement Paradox (Part II): Is Religious Life Inherently Selfish?
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The Entitlement Paradox(Part I): Are Religious People Obnoxious?
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Mind In Blue: The Psychometrics of Police Officers
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End of the Innocence: When Courts Appoint Lawyers for Children
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Separate but Unequal: Gender Disparities in Criminal Punishment
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Do Prison Cells Cure? Alternatives to Incarceration
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G-d and Earth: Tensions Between Religious Communities and Environment Protection
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Female Rabbis? A Religious and Sociological Discussion
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The Buddhist Show Of Why: Core Values and Common Misconceptions
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Rescuing the Rescuer (Part 3): When Lawyers Fail Their Clients
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Wrist Capital: The Peculiar Inner-Workings of the Ultra-Luxury Watch Industry
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The Borscht Belt and Its Impact on American Social History
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Rescuing the Rescuer (Part II): Doctors Losing Patients
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Donald and the Jews (Part II): The Relationship Between Trump and the Observant Jewish Community
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The Pressure Of The Plea: The Plea Bargain System and Its Effect on Criminal Justice
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You Should Be Ashamed of Yourself: Critique of the Last Year of Equal Footing
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Open Wounds - Can Broken Parent/Child Relationships Be Healed As Adults?
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Fix Me Culture: From Plastic Surgery to Instagram Filters
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Trial by Zoom: The Effects of a Pandemic on Judicial Process
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The Soul and the Afterlife In Western Religions
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Monotheism v. Monolatry (Glitches in the Matrix PART 1)
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The New Drug: (Mis-)Understanding Porn Addiction
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I Need a New Guide: Breaking Up with your Spiritual Mentor
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Finding Fidelity: Navigating Traditional and Open Relationships
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Order Out of Chaos: Conflict and In-Fighting in the White House Since WWII
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The Observer Effect: The History of C-SPAN and its Impact on American Democracy
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Coming "Home": Immigration in America, Circa 2021
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The Essence of Compassion - How Does Clemency Work in Our Criminal Justice System?
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Life After Suicide: Stories of Those Left Behind
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The Empathic Fallacy: What Separates Hate Speech from Free Speech
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Broken Open: Finding Meaning In A Shattered Life
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When The River Ends The Ocean Begins: Leaving (or Returning to) Religious Life
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The Problem of David: Do Our Political Leaders Need to Be Moral Leaders? (PART 2)
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The Problem of David: Do Our Political Leaders Need to Be Moral Leaders? (PART 1)
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Donald and the Jews: The Perils of Partisanship
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Ripple Effect: The Rest of Healthcare in a COVID-Obsessed World
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One-In-Three: Living and Working With a Criminal Record in the United States
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The Immigrant Experience in Contemporary America: Whose Land Is This Anyway?
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G-d and the Core Curriculum: The Challenge of Secular Education in Traditional Communities
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Sacred Gatherings and Groups: What Are "Cults" And Are They Harmful?
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Luxury and G-d: Is Material Pursuit Consistent with Spiritual Life?
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Entrepreneurship in the Pandemic: Temporary Disruption or Permanent Change?
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Discussion on the moral burden prosecutors face whilst pursuing the interests of justice
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Introduction to Equal Footing with Dov Tuzman: Show on finding common ground even on the most polarizing issues -- from religion and spirituality, sexuality, relationships and mental health.
