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The fully comprehensive series on all the elements of Judaism: the religion. The Average Rabbi teaches the complete framework to Joe, a real, new student of Judaism. Join Joe on his journey as he explores the ancient path for the first time. Whether you are a fresh beginner like Joe, or raised in the orthodox faith, this series will provide you with the knowledge to answer the questions, "What's the Jewish take on...?", "Do Jews believe in...?" and ultimately, "What is Judaism?" This series is based on the 300 yr. old text The Way of God written by scholar/mystic, the Ramchal. torchweb.org

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    16. What Is Utopia?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2023 46:14


    We need your help!! August is Podcast Improvement Month at TORCH ... Please help us improve at TORCHsurvey.comThe 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 ★

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    15. What Is Astrology?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2023 37:57


    We need your help!! August is Podcast Improvement Month at TORCH ... Please help us improve at TORCHsurvey.comIs 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 ★

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    14. What Are The Heavenly Courts?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2023 29:01


    We need your help!! August is Podcast Improvement Month at TORCH ... Please help us improve at TORCHsurvey.comThere are courts on Earth and courts in the heavens. The Average Rabbi & Joe explore the systems of the heavenly courts. ★ Support this podcast ★

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    13. What Is The Method Of Hashgacha?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2023 30:32


    We need your help!! August is Podcast Improvement Month at TORCH ... Please help us improve at TORCHsurvey.comWe'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 ★

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    12. What Is A Jew?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2023 54:41


    We need your help!! August is Podcast Improvement Month at TORCH ... Please help us improve at TORCHsurvey.comUnderstanding the metaphysical implications of what it means to be Jew, and the difference between Jews and non-Jews. ★ Support this podcast ★

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2023 49:08


    We need your help!! August is Podcast Improvement Month at TORCH ... Please help us improve at TORCHsurvey.comWe wrap up the remaining reasons and considerations why things happen to a person in their lifetime, including suffering for others and reincarnation. ★ Support this podcast ★

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2023 41:39


    We need your help!! August is Podcast Improvement Month at TORCH ... Please help us improve at TORCHsurvey.comJoe returns from yeshiva and shares his experience.We continue exploring reasons for man's various experiences in this world. ★ Support this podcast ★

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    9. What Is Personal Providence? (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 39:43


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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2022 58:37


    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 picture perspective.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 21:22


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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 63:14


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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 37:42


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

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    4. What is the Path to Perfection?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2022 49:26


    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 the Torah.

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    Interlude | Joe's Questions #1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 44:08


    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 of the supernatural.

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    3. What is Man, Life and the Afterlife?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 66:05


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

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    2. What is The Purpose of Creation?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 48:12


    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 purpose accomplished? Find out in this episode...

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    1. What is God?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 48:45


    Intro to the series & the six principles regarding God

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