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Torah Smash! The Podcast for Nerdy Jews
Episode 73 - Kosher or Not Kosher?
It’s time for everyone’s favorite game show when it comes to Jewish food… Kosher! Or! Not! Kosher?! Join us as we explore some fantasy foods, science fiction foods, and some soon-to-not-be so science fiction food based questions when it comes to keeping kosher. Do we think the Klingons follow similar laws when making their ritual wines? How about Dungeons & Dragons characters? What about your video game characters? Plus, Barak shares his one unfortunate food allergy and RDY may have an alternative choice for him! But, would that also be allowed as kosher?
00:01:05 Laws of Kashrut
00:06:19 Susan Ivanova from Babylon 5
00:08:50 Unreal foods we want to try
00:09:56 Klingon Blood Wine
00:14:03 D&D’s Create Food and Water Conjuration
00:16:54 Meat cloned in a lab
00:24:24 RDY asks the wrong question
00:27:44 Are they really two generations?
00:31:20 Star Trek’s Food Replicator
00:35:28 Dietary Laws in the Torah
00:40:40 Futuristic food isn’t futuristic
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Episode 73 - Kosher or Not Kosher?

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Episode 75 - Shabbat: There's A Nap For That 41:54

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February 26, 2025 Torah Smash! The Podcast for Nerdy Jews Episode 75 - Shabbat: There’s A Nap For That Shabbat is a way for us to reflect on the week and reset ourselves. We power ourselves down and find ways of interacting with our loved ones and our community in ways that can really nourish our soul. So, this is a reminder to download that special app on your smartphone that will help you appreciate and recognize shabbat. And, while you’re at it, don’t forget to organize your apps and delete the ones that just fill up the space without any significance. After that, go take a nice shabbat schluff. 00:00:37 Torah Smash! Live! Coming to Austin, March 2025 00:01:14 Let’s talk about Shabbat 00:03:00 Observing Shabbat in our own ways 00:10:01 What 3 apps would you keep? 00:15:14 What you need is… more Shabbat 00:18:12 Cutting back on Apps 00:23:00 Categorizing 00:25:33 Using apps unexpectedly 00:27:55 Intentional usage and intentional feeling 00:36:14 What changes are you going to make now? Share this episode with a friend: https://www.torahsmash.com/post/episode-75-shabbat-theres-a-nap-for-that Connect with us online, purchase swag, support us with a donation, and more at www.torahsmash.com .…

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Episode 74 - JudAIsm ...With Special Guest Rabbi Josh Fixler 54:29

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February 12, 2025 Torah Smash! The Podcast for Nerdy Jews Episode 74 - JudAIsm Artificial intelligence is everywhere—even in the clergy world! In this episode, we welcome Rabbi Josh Fixler, who was recently featured in The New York Times for his insights on how religious leaders are using AI. Join us as we explore the intersection of faith and technology, discuss the opportunities and challenges AI presents to clergy, and maybe even ask the big question: If a chatbot gives a sermon, does it count? Tune in for a fascinating conversation that’s more than just artificial—it's intelligent! 00:04:14 New York Times: At the Intersection of AI and spirituality 00:07:52 Rabbi Bot 00:12:28 Chatgpt’s suggestions for utilizing AI in Judaism 00:20:39 The differences between how two religions related to technology 00:24:21 AI and Jewish Education 00:30:58 Can you use AI with pastoral care? 00:37:23 The turing test and the most human human 00:43:44 Golem qualities of an AI 00:45:47 Welcome to the podcast… Rabbi Bot! Rabbi Josh Fixler’s Sermon on AI with his Rabbi Bot: https://youtu.be/f_PO5Y-VQ3s?si=09or25CdNjNC9Yh_ Share this episode with a friend: https://www.torahsmash.com/post/episode-74-JudAIsm…

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January 29, 2025 Torah Smash! The Podcast for Nerdy Jews Episode 73 - Kosher or Not Kosher? It’s time for everyone’s favorite game show when it comes to Jewish food… Kosher! Or! Not! Kosher?! Join us as we explore some fantasy foods, science fiction foods, and some soon-to-not-be so science fiction food based questions when it comes to keeping kosher. Do we think the Klingons follow similar laws when making their ritual wines? How about Dungeons & Dragons characters? What about your video game characters? Plus, Barak shares his one unfortunate food allergy and RDY may have an alternative choice for him! But, would that also be allowed as kosher? 00:01:05 Laws of Kashrut 00:06:19 Susan Ivanova from Babylon 5 00:08:50 Unreal foods we want to try 00:09:56 Klingon Blood Wine 00:14:03 D&D’s Create Food and Water Conjuration 00:16:54 Meat cloned in a lab 00:24:24 RDY asks the wrong question 00:27:44 Are they really two generations? 00:31:20 Star Trek’s Food Replicator 00:35:28 Dietary Laws in the Torah 00:40:40 Futuristic food isn’t futuristic Share this episode with a friend: https://www.torahsmash.com/post/episode-73-kosher-or-not-kosher Connect with us online, purchase swag, support us with a donation, and more at www.torahsmash.com .…

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Episode 71 - The Wheel of New Years 46:47

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Episode 69 - Die Hard Is A Chanukah Movie ...With Special Guest Arnon Shorr 47:06

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August 14, 2024 Torah Smash! The Podcast for Nerdy Jews Episode 61 - Inside Mussar 2 Emotions can sometimes be difficult to handle and we find that they’re also often pretty Jewish. Join us as we explore the two joyfully sad movies by Pixar, Inside Out 1 and 2, and the connections to a very popular Jewish practice. We let the little voices inside our heads out for this conversation and we share the emotions that we wish made appearances in the films. Plus a hot take: Bing Bong is Jewish. 00:00:39 Step Inside RDY’s Mind 00:02:04 Initial film reactions 00:08:30 Favorite afikomen 00:12:56 Saboteurs and Mussar 00:19:39 Jewish guilt and nostalgia 00:23:19 If can control our emotions, we show true strength 00:31:23 Next is high school emotions 00:34:25 The original five base emotions 00:38:51 Other favorites and afikomen Share this episode with a friend: https://www.torahsmash.com/post/episode-61-inside-mussar-2 Connect with us online, purchase swag, support us with a donation, and more at www.torahsmash.com .…