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August 13, 2025Torah Smash! The Podcast for Nerdy JewsEpisode 87 - Clone Force KilayimLet's talk genetics. Yes, let's talk genetics. Is there an echo in here? Yes, there is now.In this episode, we take a closer look at Kilayim, the Torah's prohibition against mixing species. We inspect it and how it shows up in a tale from a long, long time ago, of a squad of soldiers unlike any other. What does Jewish tradition say about rewriting the building blocks of life? What happens when fictional characters are made in a way they didn't choose? What about real people? And how do asian pears fit into all of this?00:01:32 Kilayim00:05:03 Star Wars The Bad Batch00:07:05 Human Cloning and Gene Editing00:10:27 Perspective - Gift or a Defect00:14:54 Genetic Engineering00:21:25 The grey line00:33:20 Science Fiction and GeneticsShare this episode with a friend: https://www.torahsmash.com/post/episode-87-clone-force-kilayimConnect with us online, purchase swag, support us with a donation, and more at www.torahsmash.com.
Kilayim [Part 2]: Keeping a kilayim tree; Bracha on blossoming tree; Shehechiyanu on Rosh Hashanah; Microbial fermentation. See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
Kilayim: Basics; Species/Minim; Shehechiyanu; Grafting vs Crossbreeding.See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
Kilayim B'Tzitzis (Shlach 5785)
Kilayim B'Tzitzis (Shlach 5785)
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