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Does Bustin’ Make You Feel Good?
April 25, 2024

The new film, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, a sequel to the Ghostbusters: Afterlife is a thing that exists. But should it? Rabbis Knopf and Olitzky have feelings. Is there something strange in the

Amen Corner Season 8, Episode 24
April 21, 2024

This week, Brad and Steven return from their various travels and find that the Passover Seder season is upon us. They talk about Germany, lunch in Athens, the Yankees and Knicks, and they wonder if th

Saying Goodbye to Daily Daf Differently
February 08, 2023

In this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay acknowledges with regret the end of one of the most important shows on the Network Daily Daf Differently. After explaining the ins and outs of

Nazir, Daf 15: Negotiating Commitment
February 07, 2023

Welcome to the Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Rabbi Mordecai Schwartz looks at Masechet Nazir, Daf 15. What do we do when the values between two of our commitments conflict? To view the text

Nazir, Daf 14: Fulfilling Two Promises At Once
February 06, 2023

Welcome to the Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Rabbi Mordecai Schwartz looks at Masechet Nazir, Daf 14. In todays episode we ask how can a person fulfill two obligations at the same time? To

Nazir, Daf 13: The Bargaining Nazir
February 05, 2023

Welcome to the Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Rabbi Mordecai Schwartz looks at Masechet Nazir, Daf 13. What is the obligation to fulfill a Nazirs vow, if it was made in a moment of bargainin

Nazir, Daf 12
February 04, 2023

Welcome to the Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Rabbi Mordecai Schwartz looks at Masechet Nazir, Daf 12. A meditation on the limits of language and knowledge when we depend on others. To view t

Nazir, Daf 11
February 03, 2023

Welcome to the Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Rabbi Mordecai Schwartz looks at Masechet Nazir, Daf 11. When someone makes a vow in order to prevent others from forcing them into an action, do

Nazir, Daf 10
February 02, 2023

Welcome to the Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Rabbi Mordecai Schwartz looks at Masechet Nazir, Daf 10. What are the limits of frustration as an explanation for extreme statements? If a person

Nazir, Daf 9
February 01, 2023

Welcome to the Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Rabbi Mordecai Schwartz looks at Masechet Nazir, Daf 9. Can an individual modify the Nazarite vow to fit their personal preferences? We will look