What Is Judaism?

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19. What Is Magic & Sorcery? (Supernatural Powers Part 2)

We continue the discussion of effecting supernatural powers, including divine Names, commanding angels, and tapping into the forces of darkness with sorcery. ★ Support

Aug 28 2023
50 min

18. What Are Supernatural Powers?

Hacking the world and manipulating reality as we know it. Is it possible? How is it done? ★ Support this podcast ★

Aug 22 2023
38 min

17. What Is The Soul?

The Average Rabbi & Joe examine the makeup of the human soul, its parts, and its abilities. ★ Support this podcast ★

Jul 30 2023
49 min

16. What Is Utopia?

The grand conclusion of Section 2, The Average Rabbi & Joe discuss utopia, dystopia, and God's influence on the state of the soul. ★ Support this podcast ★

Jul 23 2023
45 min

15. What Is Astrology?

Is astrology real? The Average Rabbi and Joe explore the next layer of creation: the cosmos and their purpose in the grand scheme. ★ Support this podcast ★

Jul 9 2023
37 min

14. What Are The Heavenly Courts?

There are courts on Earth and courts in the heavens. The Average Rabbi & Joe explore the systems of the heavenly courts. ★ Support this podcast ★

Jul 2 2023
28 min

13. What Is The Method Of Hashgacha?

We've discussed the rules and reasons for why things happen in the world - now let's talk about how it all gets done, from the top down. ★ Support this podcast ★

Jun 25 2023
29 min

12. What Is A Jew?

Understanding the metaphysical implications of what it means to be Jew, and the difference between Jews and non-Jews. ★ Support this podcast ★

Jun 18 2023
54 min

11. What Is Personal Providence? (Part 3 - FINALE)

We wrap up the remaining reasons and considerations why things happen to a person in their lifetime, including suffering for others and reincarnation. ★ Support this po

Jun 11 2023
48 min

10. What Is Personal Providence? (Part 2 - Return Of The Joe)

Joe returns from yeshiva and shares his experience. We continue exploring reasons for man's various experiences in this world. ★ Support this podcast ★

Jun 4 2023
41 min

9. What Is Personal Providence? (Part 1)

Introduction to the factors that determine an individual's state and personal challenges in the world. ★ Support this podcast ★

Nov 14 2022
39 min

8. What Is Reward And Punishment? (Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?)

How is humanity's ultimate perfection reached? We'll explore the system of categorizing the righteous and the wicked, Gehinnom, worldly success and suffering from a big

Nov 1 2022
58 min

7. What Is Divine Providence? (Intro + Rosh Hashana Insight)

Section two of the book begins and we introduce the new concept: hashgacha, sometimes translated as "divine providence". ★ Support this podcast ★

Sep 19 2022
21 min

6. What Is The Physical, The Spiritual, & Evil?

Breaking down what composes reality: The physical universe | Souls, angels, and demons | The true nature of darkness & evil ★ Support this podcast ★

Sep 14 2022
1 h 03 min

5. What Is The Path To Perfection? (Part 2)

A deeper look into the purpose of commandments, how to love and fear God, and the goal of learning Torah. ★ Support this podcast ★

Aug 22 2022
37 min

4. What Is The Path To Perfection? (Part 1)

Ever heard of mitzvos/mitzvot/commandments? Tune in to hear the Average Rabbi & Joe explain more in depth the path of the body-soul and the purpose of the commandments of

Aug 16 2022
49 min

Interlude | Joe's Questions #1

We take a break from the regular curriculum to address Joe's pressing and important questions thus far, addressing the Oral Torah, kabbalah, and literal interpretations o

Aug 1 2022
44 min

3. What Is Man, Life and the Afterlife?

Another deep dive into Jewish philosophy regarding the basic essence of the human being, the purpose of death and what comes after. ★ Support this podcast ★

Jul 27 2022
1 h 06 min

2. What Is The Purpose Of Creation?

After discussing the Almighty Himself, The Average Rabbi and Joe go further to discuss the ultimate purpose of reality. Why did God create the world, and how is that pu

Jul 19 2022
48 min

1. What Is God?

Intro to the series & the six principles regarding God ★ Support this podcast ★

Jun 13 2022
48 min

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What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

I have read multiple times Ramchal’s “The Way if G-d” but the brilliant exchange between Rabbi Bucsko and Joe Amar have taken my understanding of this subject material to a new level. When a Jew understands the system that Hashem created, it can not leave a Jew with more passion in their fulfillment of His mitzvos and Torah learning.

Daniel Zevulon · Jul 2023

Hi. I heard about your podcast from the sukkah round table. Glad I found out about this one. Brings a lot of clarity and understanding to major Jewish concepts in a fun and light way with the average rabbi and Joe. Thank you. I’d like to recommend to Joe to check out the book by Rabbi Sacks - The great partnership. It’s about connecting science and religion and the search for meaning. I think he would appreciate it. All the best. New avid listener

Daniel Loren · Oct 2022

“Wow, just wow” is what I thought too. This crystal clear explanation of the most profound questions in existence is a gift. If you search and seek, watch this podcast.

GSDmoml · May 2026

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