Joseph Cox Show

Shelach: are we Grasshoppers or Trees?

I think this week's Torah portion is about a fundamental question: are Jews grasshoppers or trees? Hit play to learn more!

 

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Korach: The Power of Small Miracles

I learned a lot writing this week's dvar Torah. It was surprising and rewarding. After finishing it, I dedicated it to the memory of my friend, Tzvi Epstein. He died months ago, but as you'll see he lives on in this Torah reading.

 

Please, take the time to read or listen - I think you too will find it a rewarding trip through the Torah.

 

Shabbat Shalom!

 

Joseph Cox

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Chukat: the Waters of the Lord

This Torah reading tells the story of the people's reemergence into the world - and the place they are meant to occupy in that world.

 

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Balack: Master of Manipulation

In this episode, I walk through the parables of Bilaam to understand his amazing powers of spiritual manipulation.'

 

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City on the Heights Chapter One

Chapter One of the City on the Heights

City on the Heights: Chapter Two

Chapter Two of City on the Heights.

Pichas: The Legacy of Serach

In this week's dvar Torah I discuss the legacy of Serach and how it explains the Torah reading of Pinchas.

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Madinat al-Salam: Trial Episode

This week is an experiment in storytelling. Tell me (honestly, please) what you think. Are you intrigued? Do you want to hear more? Is it gripping or annoying. Did I overdo or undo parts of it. etc... Thanks!

 

The Music and Sound Effects (with an exception or two created by me) are from Artlist.io. The image is by Bowcek Josemar on Unsplash

The Collapse of Morality

Before WWII we had Kindertransport. Today British soldiers just watch as mothers try to throw their infant children over the razorwire fences...

Afghanistan and Moral Obligation

An unscripted episode on moral obligation and entanglements. Let me know what you think!

 

Photo is from Unsplash - I'm not sure the photographer would want to be associated with this podcast given the present climate, so I used it based on Unsplash terms, without securing any permissions (or in this case, credit).