The Rabbi who Stole £300 From a Pub

 

Why Fame, Money & Followers Won't Make You Successful

Why society's version of success is broken, why hustle culture can be a trap, and why comparing yourself to others is destroying your happiness.

 

Does Loving Sleep Mean Something Is Wrong With My Life?

If getting into bed is the highlight of your day, this one is for you.

 

Emotional Eating, Anger and Money: Rabbi in the Hot Seat 

Whether you're trying to break a habit, calm yourself in the heat of the moment, support someone you love, or simply find a minute of peace, there's something here for you.

 

Self Defence, Shabbat, and Speed Dating: Rabbi in the Hot Seat

Should a bullied seven-year-old throw the first punch? What does "religious" mean?

 

Becoming Religious, Leaving Judaism

Do some people become religious to escape life rather than face it? And what would you do if your child told you they no longer believed in God?

 

Is God Punishing You?: Rabbi in the Hot Seat

This answer may surprise you

 

Is Judaism's Approach to Divorce Sexist?

And what happens to a person's soul with he converts?

 

Japanese Culture and Jewish Wisdom: Rabbi in the Hot Seat

Plus: Can you make a deal with God? Is the Messiah a real person or just an idea? Do Jews believe in ghosts?

 

Men, Women & Relationships

Judaism's view on platonic relationships between men and women, cosmetic surgery and so much more.

 

Soulmates, Anger & Sleeping Around: Rabbi in the Hot Seat

How many soulmates do you really have? What does Judaism say about transgender children?

 

What Judaism Says about God, Marriage and Moving to Israel

This episode is packed with wisdom, honesty, and a few surprises.

 

Why Are Jews Obsessed With Leaving Egypt?

Are you a slave without knowing it? What does real freedom look like? 

 

Stop Blaming Life, Start Fixing Your Mind: Rabbi in the Hot Seat

A direct look at how to take responsibility for your life, your mind, and your personal growth.

 

Where Was God on Oct 7?

Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen responds to some of the most difficult and unexpected questions people send in.

 

Why Does Judaism Refer to God as He?

Addressing also Jews of Jesus, swearing, and the powers of men and women.

 

Pain Vs. Suffering: Rabbi in the Hot Seat

Tackling the questions people ask when life doesn’t make sense anymore: trauma, numbness, faith, intimacy, and the pressure to find meaning too fast.

 

What Judaism Really Says About Life and Death | Rabbi in the Hot Seat

Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen takes on real questions about God, identity, ambition, sex, death, and the meaning behind Jewish practice.

 

Astrology, Pornography & Marriage: Rabbi in the Hot Seat

Is pornography ever okay in a Jewish marriage? Do Jews believe in horoscopes? Can Jews own pets?

 

Can a Marriage Survive If One Spouse Keeps Shabbat and the Other Won’t?

Superstition, polygamy, dybbuks and the infamous hole in the sheet. 

 

Getting a Star of David Tattoo: Rabbi in the Hot Seat

A wide ranging discussion from sleep and dreams, to tattoos, circumcision, Kabbalah and myths about Jews and money.

 

What Makes Someone Jewish?: Rabbi in the Hot Seat

Who gets to define who is Jewish? Why does Orthodox Judaism not recognize Reform conversion? Do we really have to keep all the mitzvot?

 

What Are You Willing to Die For?: Rabbi in the Hot Seat

And the biggest misconception Jews have about God.

 

Judaism on Masturbation, Doubt and Desire: Rabbi in the Hot Seat

Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen tackles raw, personal, and often uncomfortable questions about desire, doubt, discipline, Jewish law, charity, and intimacy.

 

What Does Judaism Say About Weed: Rabbi in the Hot Seat

Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen takes on some of the most uncomfortable and misunderstood topics in Judaism: identity, dress code, sacrifice, women, individuality, and weed, with honesty and zero clichés.

 

Chosen People, Anxiety and Hell: Rabbi in the Hot Seat 

From mental health and self-mastery to questioning God, revenge and the Jewish view of Hell.

 

Sex, Drugs and Martial Arts: Rabbi in the Hot Seat

Answers to real questions people are asking about sex, drugs, spirituality, guilt, and what Judaism really says about living a meaningful life.

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