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Episode 57·Jan 29, 2025
Farewell to a Planet and Hello to Jewish Law
Jewish law's focus on detail parallels Pluto's planetary demotion, highlighting the importance of precision in understanding and practice.
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Self-Fulfillment and the Tree of the Torah
Judaism and Western liberal society look at self-fulfillment very differently. The prohibition against adding aspects to mitzvot helps us understand why.
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