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Got burning questions about Judaism, life, or faith? Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen is ready with answers.In each dynamic episode, Rabbi Dov Ber tackles the most compelling questions submitted to Aish by Jews from around the world and all walks of life.
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Why Does God Care About Tiny Details in Your Life? (opens the original)
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Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen is back in the hot seat, taking on your toughest questions with zero filter. This episode: what actually qualifies someone to be called a rabbi (and the difference between a rabbi and a cult leader), the deeper meaning behind payot, whether a gay person can be part of an Orthodox community, what teshuva (repentance) really means, why God cares about small everyday actions, the true story behind the Binding of Isaac, and how being a good parent shapes your relationship with Go
Rosh Hashanah Unplugged: Stories & Niggunim to Get You Ready (opens the original)
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It's almost Rosh Hashana, so pour a cup of coffee, put this on in the background, and let's get your heart ready. In this special unplugged episode of Rabbi in the Hot Seat, Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen sits down with his friend, musician Akiva Chai, for an evening of stories, niggunim, and real talk about what Rosh Hashana is actually about — not fear of judgment, but a yearning to come back into relationship with Hashem. Between an acoustic guitar and a bongo drum, they explore the deeper meaning behin
Kippahs, Buddha Statues & Animal Sacrifice — Your Questions Answered (opens the original)
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This Hot Rabbi in Rabbi in the Hot Seat tackles a rapid-fire round of listener questions on Jewish law, identity, and ethics. Topics include why observant Jews wear a kippah (and why women traditionally don't), the difference between honoring photos of rabbis versus Buddha statues or necklaces, the moral status of consensual wife swapping, the true origin of the term "Jew" beyond the tribe of Judah, the spiritual logic behind animal sacrifice, wearing symbols like the Star of David and Chai neck
Does Israel Commit Genocide? A Rabbi Answers Your Toughest Questions (opens the original)
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In this episode of Rabbi in the Hot Seat, no topic is off-limits. We tackle the genocide accusation against Israel head-on with population data, explore why treating your life like a video game can make you more focused and disciplined, ask whether it's ever okay to bend the truth, dig into the true purpose of human existence, unpack the difference between pain and suffering (and how to reduce both), and take a deep dive into consciousness — where Judaism, quantum physics, and the nature of real
Rabbi Reveals: Is Taking SHROOMS Actually Allowed in Judaism?! (opens the original)
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When this Rabbi says he’ll answer ALL questions…. He means it. Is it okay to take shrooms or ayahuasca for spiritual growth? Why does the world even need non-Jews if it was made for the Jewish people? Why can't you just pray in your own words instead of the siddur? What age are you actually allowed to start learning Kabbalah? Is smoking cigarettes forbidden in Jewish law? And should you trust that gut feeling when you're anxious, or is it lying to you? No filter, no dodging, just real answers to
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