The Shema Podcast for the Perplexed Kosher Astrology with Yitzchok Pinkesz
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Mar 31, 2025 Join Yitzchok Pinkesz, the author of Kosher Astrology, as he uncovers a fascinating Jewish perspective on astrology, which he argues is a spiritual tool rather than superstition. He discusses the significance of choices in shaping destiny and how astrological insights can enhance personal growth and parenting. Pinkesz also emphasizes the connection between astrology, spiritual challenges, and personal transformation, advocating for recognizing unique talents and understanding one's life journey through a Jewish lens.
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Yitzchok's Astrology Journey
- Yitzchok Pinkesz's curiosity about astrology was piqued by a friend mentioning a Torah-observant astrologer.
- After an initial reading, he became fascinated and bought 400 astrology books, later studying Jewish sources.
Avraham and Astrology
- Avraham Avinu, the father of the Jewish nation, was a professional astrologer according to the Gemara.
- He used astrology to teach the world about God, showing that planets are controlled by one God and not random.
Channeling Inherent Talents
- Free will allows channeling inherent talents positively or negatively.
- A person born with a proclivity for 'blood' can become a murderer or a mohel.
