The Rabbi and I

When people ask Rabbi Block a question they frequently preface the question by telling him not to answer with a question! And he can’t agree more. When People ask a question they are looking for an answer and not to be asked a question. “The Rabbi and I” podcasts are exactly that, answers to questions that Joe and Rabbi Block have been asked. The podcasts begin with Joe asking for Rabbi Block’s opinion, thoughts, views, etc. on questions that have caught his attention. He is looking for moral, spiritual, and religious guidance. And that is what Rabbi Block provides, understandable and common sense answers from nor only the Jewish tradition, but from the wisdom of other traditions as well. Rabbi Ken Block, aka “Rabbi On the Go” offers wit and wisdom on a variety of topics to Joe, the “not a Jew.” Rabbi Block is “Rabbi Emeritus” for a Reform, interfaith congregation in Chantilly, Virginia. Rabbi Block relies on his experience as a behavioral therapist and teacher to give spontaneous wisdom on any topic. Joe, like the Rabbi, was taught by Jesuits and together they explore the commonalities and contrasts in modern religion, events and experiences. Feel free to make requests or volunteer to be a guest with the topic of your choice.

The Rabbi and I is a judaism podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 386 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts The Rabbi and I, a judaism show with 386 episodes published.

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  Episode #228

  The Voluntary Expulsion of The Citizens of Gaza

  Sep 6, 202610 minS3

  An Israeli cabinet minister put out a government plan this week to move most of Gaza's population somewhere else. He's calling it voluntary. Palestinian officials, Arab governments, and international law scholars say a choice made under blockade, with 80%+ of buildings destroyed and no way home, isn't really voluntary. The core dispute is whether ‘voluntary’ holds up under the actual conditions in Gaza — and Jewish tradition doesn't settle that for you either way.

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  Episode #227

  The Word Zionism is Failing to do Its One Job

  Aug 23, 202610 minS3

  I open with a claim: the word 'Zionism' has stopped doing the one job it was created to do. And I'm going to make that case using the Torah and the Talmud, not a communications consultant. Matthew Berger, a communications consultant, was hired by the Jewish Federations of North America to figure out what language actually works when Jewish groups talk about Israel and antisemitism. He got fired two weeks ago for saying avoid using the word 'Zionism.' His reasoning was that the word confuses more people than it persuades. #Zionism#Palestine#Israel#antisemitism

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  Episode #226

  No Israel, no Palestine unless Scripture says otherwise

  Aug 16, 20269 minS3

  The 1988 founding covenant of Hamas explicitly called for the destruction of the State of Israel through jihad (holy war). In 2017, the group issued a new policy document that was nothing more than a public relations stunt. Hezbollah is a surrogate for Iran and Iran has sworn the destruction of Israel. First remove both if there’s to be any peace. Second everyone has a valid argument why they are right and the other side is wrong. If there’s to be any peace everyone needs to stop the futile game of my reasons are better than yours. Third accept the reality that Israel Is a legitimate country and here to stay and that the Palestinians are entitled to home not controlled by terrorist groups.

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  Episode #222

  Forever War USA Iran & Israel

  Jul 20, 20267 minS3

  Each country is spending upwards of 50 million dollars on advertising to convince us that their version of the war is the correct one! The goal is to sway public opinion not with facts and accuracy rather with sound bites and incomplete quotes. Whether you approve, agree, or disagree with these endless wars don’t believe any of the advertisements. And don’t depend on any one source for your information. There are Lies, Dam lies, and advertisements

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  Episode #221

  Are All Jews Zionists?

  Jul 12, 202610 minS3

  The word "Zionist" is being used by different people to mean completely different things. To one person, "Zionist" just means "someone who supports the existence of a Jewish state." To another person — including, sometimes, other Jews — "Zionist" has become a coded way of saying something much uglier. Same word. Opposite charge. And in between those two poles is a genuine, decades-old argument inside the Jewish people about what Israel is, what it's for, and whether it's living up to what it claims to be. What does "Zionist" actually mean, and how did it get weaponized?

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