The Orthodox Conundrum is a forum in which we look honestly at the Orthodox Jewish community, identifying what works well and what does not, so that, through an honest accounting, we can find solutions that will be successful. We will examine some of the major issues that affect the Orthodox world, without exaggeration, whitewashing, or pretending that they don't exist. Our hope is that the Orthodox Conundrum will spark wider discussion that will enable Orthodox Judaism to continue moving forward in the areas at which it excels, and to rectify the areas that need improvement.
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Emphasizing the Good: A Solution or Part of the Problem? A Conversation with Rabbi Judah Mischel (305)
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Sep 14 1 h 02 min
Does Orthodox Judaism Have a Fear Problem? Rethinking Religious Anxiety Before Rosh Hashanah, with Rabbi Dr. Judah Goldberg (304)
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Sep 7 1 h 10 min
A New Chareidi Party Challenges the Status Quo: The Draft, Daas Torah, and Israeli Society, with Rabbi Yitzchok Adlerstein (303)
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Aug 31 1 h 08 min
Passionate Moderation in an Age of Extremism: Rabbi Norman Lamm's Message for Today, with Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Sinensky (302)
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Aug 24 1 h 28 min
Antisemitism, Anti-Zionism, and the Weaponization of Islamophobia, with Dr. Logan Levkoff (301)
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Aug 17 1 h 04 min
Loving Israel When Israel Disappoints You: Yossi Klein Halevi on Zionism, Criticism, and Hope (300)
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Aug 10 1 h 14 min
Intimacy and Sexuality for Emerging Adults, Powered by Intimate Judaism: An Introduction
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Aug 3 28 min
Can the Chareidi Story Be Rewritten... Or Is It Too Late? A Conversation With Rabbi Menachem Bombach (299)
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Jul 27 1 h 09 min
When Torah Becomes Politics: Rav David Stav on Israel's Religious Crisis (298)
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Jul 20 55 min
Ascending the Temple Mount, and Finding Meaning During the Three Weeks, with Rabbi Danny Myers (CLASSIC EPISODE)
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Jul 13 53 min
What You Really Need to Know About the Three Weeks and the Nine Days, with Rabbi Chayim Soloveichik (297)
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Jul 6 1 h 10 min
Should Yeshiva Students Serve in the IDF? The Torah Case for Saying Yes, with Rabbi Menachem Copperman (296)
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Jun 29 1 h 00 min
The Chareidi Draft Debate: Is Common Ground Possible? with Rav Shaya Karlinsky (295)
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Jun 22 59 min
Why Return to Israel If Judaism Can Thrive Anywhere? Lessons from the First Exile, with Yael Leibowitz (294)
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Jun 15 1 h 16 min
Intimacy in an Age of Anxiety and Uncertainty: How Chronic Stress Changes Relationships (CO-RELEASE WITH INTIMATE JUDAISM)
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Jun 8 50 min
Is the Rabbinate Protecting Torah... or Protecting Itself? Rabbi Seth Farber on the Women's Exam Controversy, Power, and the Future of Religious Authority in Israel (293)
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Jun 1 1 h 03 min
"Better an Apikores Than an Am Haaretz": Rav Meni Even-Israel on Rav Steinsaltz's Vision (292)
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May 25 1 h 05 min
How Do Non-Religious Jews Participate in the Jewish Covenant? Rabbi Dr. Judah Goldberg on Brit Avot and Brit Sinai (291)
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May 18 1 h 18 min
Are Jewish Communities Outside Israel Meant to End? A Conversation with Dr. Malka Simkovich and Rabbanit Atara Eis (290)
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May 12 1 h 13 min
Why Good Intentions About Aliyah Often Backfire, with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg (289)
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May 4 1 h 05 min
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I learn so much and derive inspiration from this wonderful Israel-based podcast. Scott Kahn and his team do a superlative job bringing on varied guests with diverse (Orthodox) perspectives. Is it proper to say a frum podcast ‘rocked my world’? Probably not, but it’s true.
GashousePalooka · Sep 2026
Discussing difficult topics with care and consideration. R’Kahn doesn’t speak down to audiences and doesn’t use straw men what giving other perspectives. He seems genuinely curious.
Zoomer07666 · Aug 2026
Through some very difficult times and conversations, Rav Kahn has always remained respectful of both his guest speakers as well as his audience. He asks the tough questions with sincerity and always gives everyone the benefit of the doubt. I’ve listened to Rav Kahn’s podcast since its inception with plans to listen for many more years.
jrrt1459 · May 2026
I am a knowledgeable Jew, patriotic American, man of the Left, lukewarm Zionist, member of a Conservatish. congregation, probably an atheist… I’m even Queer in some ways. I love this podcast. It’s honest. I wish it were longer and more frequent. I invite you to listen.
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