The Accidental Talmudist Podcast

<p>Author and speaker Daniel Friedman shares transformative wisdom from our Sages, as well as surprising research from his doctoral thesis on American Christian attitudes toward Israel. </p> <p> </p> <p>Follow the...

<p>Comedian Danny Lobell joins Sal for a laugh-out-loud conversation covering a wide range of topics, including what they'd do with a billion dollars, Sal's accidental Canada commercial, and the value of doing your...

Rabbi Cooper, director of the Simon Wiesenthal Center, talks about rescuing Jews from the Soviet Union, promoting peace around the world, and why Jewish pride is vital in tough times. <p>Follow the Accidental Talmudist...

<p>Studying the law of capital cases in the Talmud and American jurisprudence with trial attorney, best-selling author and Harvard Law Professor Alan Dershowitz.</p> <p>Follow the Accidental Talmudist on Facebook...

<p>Rabbi Reuven Wolf of Maayon Yisroel Chassidic Center, takes us deep into Jewish mysticism as Sal and his rabbi explore some tough questions: Why does God hide? What does Messiah mean within Judaism? What do all Jews...

Nas Yassin is an Arab Israeli who scored a full scholarship to Harvard and started Nas Daily, a wildly successful Facebook page with 26 million followers, that documents his travels and experiences around the world. Sal...

<p>Shloime Zionce, the colorful travel correspondent for Ami Magazine, shares stories about finding kosher food in Afghanistan, explaining tefillin to airport security in Saudi Arabia, and being mistaken for an Israeli...

<p>Cultural commentator Douglas Rushkoff has a unique take on the human condition in the modern world. Technology and culture alienates people from each other, and the central question today is how do we bring the human...

<p>Rabbi Taub is a prominent Chabad rabbi and an expert in Jewish spirituality and recovery from addiction. With a down-to-earth manner and talent for storytelling, he makes Jewish mysticism accessible and relevant to...

<p>Author Dani Kollin and Sal explore their mutual love of science fiction, the good and bad of capitalism, what happens if people are financial commodities, and the importance of saying "I love you" to God.</p> <p>...

<p>Rabbi Freeman, a self-described "un-Orthodox rabbi," shares unexpectedChassidic teachings that help us come closer to God, each other and our own true selves.</p> <p>Rabbi Freeman, senior editor of Chabad.org, brings...

<p>Chabad rabbi, author, and public speaker Manis Friedman explains why "I love you" is the worst thing you can say to your spouse.</p> <p>Rabbi Friedman's advice for an emotionally and sexually satisfying marriage is...

<p>Legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky talks about finding meaning, keeping bees, and what to do when your mom shows up and you're hosting a Hollywood orgy.</p> <p>Actor Stephen Tobolowsky shares fascinating...