JUDAISM DEMYSTIFIED | A Guide for Today's Perplexed: Torah Foundations, Reason, and Tradition

Episode 141: Rachel Tuchman, LMHC "Judaism & Mental Health"

On this episode of the Judaism Demystified Podcast, licensed mental health counselor Rachel Tuchman joins us for an honest conversation about the hidden factors shaping m

Episode 140: Hakham Mordehai Ish Yemini "Has Judaism Been Subverted?"

In his highly anticipated return to the Judaism Demystified Podcast, Hakham Mordehai joins us for a wide-ranging conversation on some of the most important issues facing

Episode 139: Rabbi Moshe Lichtman "Is Modern-Day Israel a Fulfillment o Prophecy?" (Audio)

Rabbi Moshe Lichtman joins us for a deep and sensitive conversation on the religious meaning of Zionism, the founding of the State of Israel, and the theological debates

Episode 138: Dr. Thane Rosenbaum "Beyond Proportionality"

In this episode, we speak with Professor Thane Rosenbaum about his book Beyond Proportionality: Israel’s Just War in Gaza, a sharp critique of how international law, medi

Episode 137: Rabbi Dr. Yosie Levine "Battlegrounds of the Early Modern Rabbinate"

In this episode, we sit down with Rabbi Dr. Yosie Levine to explore the life, world, and enduring significance of Hakham Tsevi Ashkenazi, the towering early modern rabbin

Episode 136: Rabbi Zach Millunchick "Exploring Rambam's Political Theory"

In this episode, we sit down with Rabbi Zach Millunchick to discuss tradition, authority, and the Rambam’s vision for halakhic and intellectual life today. Rabbi Millunch

Episode 135: Rabbanit Yael Leibowitz "Ezra-Nehemiah and Covenantal Responsibility"

In this episode, we sit down with Rabbanit Yael Leibowitz to explore the bold ideas at the heart of her work on Ezra–Nehemiah. She explains why she frames the book throug

Episode 134: Alan Niku "The Forgotten History of Persian-Jewish Hakhamim"

In this episode of Judaism Demystified, Alan Niku—better known as The Dreamy Kalimi—shares what first pulled him into preserving and spotlighting Persian Jewish history t

Episode 133: Rabbi Chaim Eisen "Why the Torah's Theology Needs to Make Sense"

One of our most frequently requested guests, Rabbi Chaim Eisen, returns for a wide-ranging conversation on the broader tradition of Ḥazal and the Rishonim, as illuminated

Episode 132: Rabbi Shnayor Burton "Rambam on Mashiach & Redemption"

In this episode we sit down with Rabbi Shnayor Burton to explore Rambam’s view of Mashiach and Redemption. On the surface, the final chapters of Mishneh Torah read like a

Episode 131: Adam Scott Bellos "The Future of Jewish Advocacy"

Why is Jewish leadership failing the very people it claims to serve? In this unfiltered conversation, Adam Scott Bellos—founder, builder, unapologetic strategist—sits dow

Episode 130: Jacob Falach, Producer "The New Reality for American Jews"

Jacob Falach, writer and producer at The Daily Wire, joins us for a timely and candid conversation about what it means to be a committed Jew and Zionist in today’s politi

Episode 129: Rabbi Yamin Levy "The Mystic Behind the Philosopher"

Rabbi Yamin Levy returns for his second appearance on Judaism Demystified to delve into his new book, Jewish Mysticism: Essays on Maimonides’ The Guide of the Perplexed.

Episode 128: Dr. Tanya White "The Legacy of Rabbi Sacks"

In this thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation, we sit down with Tanya White—educator, lecturer, and creator of the Books & Beyond podcast series—to discuss the endurin

Episode 127: Dr. Berel Dov Lerner "Human-Divine Interactions"

We sit down with Professor Berel Dov Lerner, finalist for the Rabbi Sacks Book Prize, to explore his phenomenal book Human–Divine Interactions in the Hebrew Scriptures: C

Episode 126: Rabbi Chaim Eisen "Providence According to Rambam & Ramban" (Live)

For our first-ever live Judaism Demystified podcast shiur, we’re honored to welcome back Rabbi Chaim Eisen — visiting from Israel for his third appearance on the show. In

Episode 125: Dr. Ruth Calderon "The Enduring Power of Jewish Text"

Dr. Ruth Calderon joins the podcast to reflect on the personal and intellectual journey behind her book, A Bride for One Night. She begins by discussing her background an

Episode 124: Rabbi Dr. Yohai Makbili "Lost in Transmission"

In this episode, we sit down with Rabbi Dr. Yohai Makbili—a true modern Renaissance man. With a background in engineering and groundbreaking work translating and elucidat

Episode 123: Olivia Friedman, Author "How Accurate is House of David?"

In this episode, we’re joined by writer, podcaster, and Judaic Studies teacher at Jewish Leadership Academy in Miami, Olivia Friedman for a deep-dive review of the hit Am

Episode 122: Dr. Malka Simkovich "Discovering Second Temple Literature"

In her highly anticipated return to the podcast, Dr. Malka Simkovich takes us on a journey through the rich and complex world of Second Temple Judaism, drawing from her a