Passover and the Crisis of Jewish Identity
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Is pornography ever okay in a Jewish marriage? Do Jews believe in horoscopes? Can Jews own pets?
0:00 – Welcome
0:23 – Do Jews believe in horoscopes and astrology?
0:56 – Free will vs the stars: Abraham and going “above” astrology
1:05 – Can Jews own pets? Responsibility, compassion, and Shabbat
1:49 – Muslim father, Jewish mother: What am I according to Judaism?
2:15 – Pornography, intimacy, and marriage: a hard no and why
3:26 – Why sex therapy can actually strengthen a marriage
4:21 – Why do Orthodox Jews dress in black and white?
6:10 – Suicide, mental illness, and Jewish burial
7:35 – Final thoughts: asking hard questions makes better people
Always insightful, truthful and comic! Thank you!
I appreciate Rabbi Cohen's candid and straight-forward approach, balanced by his empathy, good energy, and geniality. He gave excellent answers to some tough questions!