JUDAISM DEMYSTIFIED | A Guide for Today's Perplexed: Torah Foundations, Reason, and Tradition
Ben and Benzi | A Geonic-Maimonidean Approach to Torah Through the Ages and Today
Hosted by lifelong friends Ben Koren and Benzi Siouni, Judaism Demystified was founded to explore topics often overlooked in conventional Jewish education. Through long-form conversations with leading religious thinkers, scientists, and historians, the podcast draws from the Geonic-Maimonidean tradition while embracing the intellectual legacy of Rabbi Sacks. Our goal is to reignite a passion for classical Jewish wisdom, returning to foundational ideas and fostering meaningful engagement with Jewish thought.
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Jun 30, 2021 • 1h 36min
Episode 2: Professor Kenneth Seeskin "A Religion of Reason"
Professor Seeskin displays his vast expertise in the subject of Maimonidean Rationalism. He educates us on important topics such as negative theology, creation, prophecy, commandments, idolatry, love of God, and human suffering (in the Book of Job)
Jun 22, 2021 • 1h 26min
Episode 1: Rabbi Joshua Maroof "Challenging the Status Quo"
Rabbi Joshua Maroof explores hot topics in Orthodox Judaism: Is God the Cause of Evil? How to Improve Torah Education? Why are Brilliant Jews Non-Observant? Is There a Solution to the Agunah Crisis?
Jun 13, 2021 • 5min
Introducing Judaism Demystified: A Podcast for Todays Perplexed Jews
How does a curious, truth-seeking, intellectually honest person face the challenges brought upon by modern biblical criticism, the fossil record, archaeological findings, evolutionary theory, scientific discoveries, historical inaccuracies, theological and philosophical paradoxes, the centuries old conflict between rationalism and mysticism, and a host of other problems. Where can one turn for answers? We hope to tackle this daunting task.
Jun 12, 2021 • 59sec
