JOI to the World
by Menachem Lehrfield
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Why Judaism Doesn’t Actively Seek Converts
Why Judaism Doesn’t Actively Seek Converts
About this podcast
JOI to the World is a collection of podcasts by Rabbi Lehrfield of JOI that explore diverse aspects of Jewish life, learning, and culture. Each episode offers a unique perspective, drawing from the rich tapestry of Jewish thought and tradition. You can subscribe to this podcast to get weekly episodes or you can subscribe to the individual shows to receive the monthly episodes as they air.
• Zero Percent: Discover the profound outsided impact of a people that make up less than 0.2% of the world.
• Dear Rabbi: Practical answers to questions about Judaism.
• reConnect: Bridging the gap between ancient wisdom and modern life, this series offers a deep dive into the relationships that matter most.
• Yada Yada Yiddish: A Jewish perspective on Seinfeld, using the show’s iconic moments as a springboard for exploring Jewish concepts and values.
• Kids Say the Deepest Things: Meaningful lessons from the funny and insightful things kids say, with reflections on life, parenting, and Jewish tradition.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 197 episodes
- Why Judaism Doesn’t Actively Seek Converts · 3 min · Season 2 Episode 104Welcome to Dear Rabbi, where we tackle your pressing questions about Judaism! 🕍 In this episode, Rabbi Menachem Lehrfield addresses the intriguing topic of conversion in…
- Parshat Va'etchanan: Our Pledge of Allegiance · 1 min · Season 2 Episode 103📖 Parshat Va'etchanan This Week: We recite the Shema daily, wear it in tefillin on our arms, and affix it to our mezuzot on our doorposts. It's the most well-known Jewish…
- How Do I Start Being More Jewish? · 3 min · Season 2 Episode 102🎧 Listen to this and other episodes at www.joidenver.com/podcasts In this episode of Dear Rabbi, I answer a question many people ask: What is the best way to get started in…
- Parshat Devarim: Know Where You've Come From · 1 min · Season 2 Episode 101📖 Parshat Devarim This Week: 'You can't know where you're going unless you know where you've come from.' Before crossing into the Promised Land, Moshe takes the entire nation…
- Parshat Matot masei: The Importance of the Journey · 1 min · Season 2 Episode 100🎧 Listen to this and other episodes at www.joidenver.com/podcasts 📖 This Week’s Parsha: Parshat Masei The Torah enumerates all 42 stops the Jewish people made during their 40…
- Why Don't Orthodox Jewish Men Wear Wedding Rings? · 2 min · Season 2 Episode 99🎧 Listen to this and other episodes at www.joidenver.com/podcasts In this episode of Dear Rabbi, I answer a question many people wonder about: Why don't Orthodox Jewish men wear…
- Parshat Pinchas: The Price of Decisive Action · 1 min · Season 2 Episode 98📖 Parshat Pinchas This Week: Zimri and Cozbi sin openly in front of the entire nation. The plague kills thousands. Moshe seems frozen. What's the right response? But Pinchas…
- Why Aren't Dinosaurs Mentioned in the Bible? · 3 min · Season 2 Episode 97🎧 Listen to this and other episodes at www.joidenver.com/podcasts In this episode of Dear Rabbi, I tackle a fascinating question: Why don't we find any mention of dinosaurs in…
- Parshat Balak: Blessings Disguised as Curses · 1 min · Season 2 Episode 97📖 Parshat Balak This Week: King Balak hires the prophet Bilam to curse the Jewish people. Bilam opens his mouth to curse, but God transforms every curse into a blessing. 'How…
- Parshat Korach: Is It About the Problem or About You? · 1 min · Season 2 Episode 95📖 Parshat Korach This Week: If we see something wrong, we should fix it. That's our responsibility. But here's the hard question: Does the solution always point back to you? Does…
- Can Someone With a Tattoo Be Buried in a Jewish Cemetery? · 2 min · Season 2 Episode 94🎧 Listen to this and other episodes at www.joidenver.com/podcasts In this episode of Dear Rabbi, I address a common misconception: Can a person with a tattoo be buried in a…
- Parshat Shelach: Belief Shapes Reality · 1 min · Season 2 Episode 93📖 Parshat Shelach This Week: Ten spies and two enter the same land. They see the same giants, they see the same walls, they see the same challenges. But the ten say, "We cannot…
- Why Don't Jews Mix Milk and Meat? · 4 min · Season 2 Episode 93🎧 Listen to this and other episodes at www.joidenver.com/podcasts In this episode of Dear Rabbi, I answer a fundamental question about Jewish dietary laws: Why don't Jews mix…
- Parshat Beha'alotcha: Enough is a Mindset · 2 min · Season 2 Episode 92📖 Parsha Beha’alotcha This Week's: The Jewish people are eating manna, the perfect food. It tastes like whatever they want, is totally nutritious, and leaves no waste. But they…
- Why Can Jews Charge Interest to Non-Jews? · 2 min · Season 2 Episode 91🎧 Listen to this and other episodes at www.joidenver.com/podcasts In this episode of Dear Rabbi, I address a question about Jewish lending practices: Why are Jews allowed to…
- Parsha Nasso: When nobody owns it, everything fails · 1 min · Season 2 Episode 90📖 Parshat Nasso This Week: This emphasizes the critical role of assigning specific roles to foster a sense of ownership, a cornerstone of effective leadership. When individuals…
- Should Jews Buy German Cars? · 5 min · Season 2 Episode 89🎧 Listen to this and other episodes at www.joidenver.com/podcasts In this episode of Dear Rabbi, I tackle a sensitive question: Can or should Jews drive Volkswagens or other…
- You Get More Than You Give : Reb Bernard Heitner · 38 min · Season 2 Episode 88🎧 Listen to this and other episodes at www.joidenver.com/podcasts. Why Real Entrepreneurs Go From Failure to Failure Real talk: entrepreneurship isn't about avoiding failure…
- Is Being Anti-Israel the Same as Being Antisemitic? · 2 min · Season 2 Episode 87🎧 Listen to this and other episodes at www.joidenver.com/podcasts In this episode of Dear Rabbi, I tackle a great and very timely question: Is it antisemitic to be anti-Israel?…
- Parshat Bamidbar: You Become Who You Camp With · 1 min · Season 2 Episode 86📖 Parshat Bamidbar This Week: The Torah dedicates significant space to detailing who camped next to whom in the desert, every tribe's exact position around the Mishkan. Why does…
