HeyJaredJudaism in the 21st Century
Our intricate world presents intertwined challenges, from tech to politics. In the US, religion's role is subtly changing, influenced largely by the "the hubris of the present-day".
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What does Sukkot mean to us in 2026? (S3, E43) (opens the original)
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Why does Sukkot come immediately after Yom Kippur, and what can an ancient harvest festival teach us about living today? Dr. Steven Labkoff and Rabbi Daniel Cohen explore Sukkot as a celebration of renewed connection, divine protection, and the recognition that God’s presence is not confined to the synagogue. It can be found in our homes, our backyards, our communities, and the natural world around us. They discuss Sukkot as a spiritual “soul tune-up,” a time to transform gratitude into generosi
Yom Kippur and Restarts (S3, E42) (opens the original)
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What if your past mistakes did not have to define your future? In this episode of Judaism in the 21st Century , recorded just after sunrise on the shores of Long Island Sound, Dr. Steven Labkoff and Rabbi Daniel Cohen explore the deeper meaning of Yom Kippur and why it became Judaism’s ultimate day of forgiveness and renewal. The story begins with the Golden Calf and the remarkable moment when God gives the Jewish people a second set of tablets, demonstrating that even after profound failure, a
Ready, Set, Restart — It’s Rosh HaShanah’s Gift (opens the original)
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Rosh HaShanah is more than the start of a new year. It is an invitation to begin again. In this episode of Judaism in the 21st Century , Dr. Steven Labkoff and Rabbi Daniel Cohen explore the deeper meaning of Rosh HaShanah as a time of renewal, reflection, and possibility. What does it mean to ask whether we are truly making good use of the gift of life? How do teshuvah, humility, forgiveness, and gratitude help us reset our relationship with God, with others, and with ourselves? And when relati
Can Travel have a Jewish Angle? (S3, E40) (opens the original)
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What makes travel Jewish? In this episode of Judaism in the 21st Century, Dr. Steven Labkoff and Rabbi Daniel Cohen begin with the 17th of Tammuz, the start of the Three Weeks, and the challenge of living in a fractured world. From there, the conversation turns toward travel, memory, and the difference between being a tourist and becoming a pilgrim. Can visiting places of Jewish history help us recover something that was lost? Can travel become a way of uncovering holiness, reconnecting with Jew
A Star Spangled Reflection (S3, 39) (opens the original)
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In this week’s episode of Judaism in the 21st Century , Rabbi Daniel Cohen and Dr. Steven Labkoff reflect on July 4th, America’s 250th anniversary, and what the Star-Spangled Banner can teach us about resilience, memory, and hope. From Francis Scott Key looking for the flag in the darkness, to Rabbi Cohen’s grandmother seeing the Statue of Liberty as a young immigrant, this conversation explores how gratitude for the past can become a call to build the future. A moving discussion about America,
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