Madlik Podcast – Disruptive Torah Thoughts on Judaism
Latest Episodes
The Sorcerers Apprentice
Parshat Tetzaveh - We explore the enigma of the Urim and Thummim; the priestly breastplate, within the context of the Torah's explicit rejection of sorcery and divination.
Paradigm Shift
Parshat Terumah - According to Rabbinic tradition Moses was shown a paradigm of the Menorah, we use this tradition to explore the modern concept of Paradigm Shift and wonder whether we are at such an
The Black Church and Israel
Parshat Mishpatim - The Torah provides laws of emancipation and we invite Rev Dumisani Washington to discuss the current state of the Black Church and its relationship with Israel.
Jethro and the Druze
Parshat Yitro - We celebrate Yitro and our Druze brothers and sisters.
Nachshon and Action Bias
Parshat Beshalach - We explore the darker side of Nachshon and the potential deficiencies of Action Bias in decision theory.
Entitlement Reform
Parshat Bo - We explore how the death of the firstborn impacts the message of the Exodus.
MLK and Exodus
Parshat Vaera - An exploration of Kings identification with a prophetic tradition which saw the universality of the Exodus story without diminishing its unique message for the Children of Israel.
Exodus and the birth of a nation
Parshat Shemot - We reflect on what made the Hebrew Bible so unique and its message so eternally timely.
Until Shiloh Comes
Parshat Vayechi - As we complete the book of Genesis, we look at a few verses that have been interpreted by both Jewish and Christian exegetes and explore how these commentaries may have been a conver
A Wonderful Life
Parshat Vayigash - Joseph is confronted with his long-lost family who thinks he is no longer and we wonder what difference a life makes.