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Parashat Yitro 5782: Is the Idolatry a Relevant Category for Contemporary Life
Description: In this week's podcast, Rabbi Mike Uram tackles Parashat Yitro noting that the first of the 10 Commandments is one that prohibits idolatry. Is this a relevant issue today? Mike explores what made the Torah and the Rabbis so afraid of idol worship and looks at some classical and contemporary sources to develop a more contemporary definition of idolatry, one that is more relevant and meaningful for today.
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Credits
Rabbi Mike Uram - Pardes North America CVEO, Faculty and Host for Pardes from Jerusalem
Rabbi Adam Titcher – Lead Consultant and Producer
Arlene Harel – Faculty Coordinator
Description: In this week's podcast, Rabbi Mike Uram tackles Parashat Yitro noting that the first of the 10 Commandments is one that prohibits idolatry. Is this a relevant issue today? Mike explores what made the Torah and the Rabbis so afraid of idol worship and looks at some classical and contemporary sources to develop a more contemporary definition of idolatry, one that is more relevant and meaningful for today.
Download the Source Sheet
Exodus 20
Please let us know your comments and thoughts about the podcast, write to us at [email protected]. We appreciate you leaving us a review with 5-stars if you enjoy these podcasts.
For more information about Pardes, visit our website www.pardes.org.il.
Credits
Rabbi Mike Uram - Pardes North America CVEO, Faculty and Host for Pardes from Jerusalem
Rabbi Adam Titcher – Lead Consultant and Producer
Arlene Harel – Faculty Coordinator
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