Why Jews Don't Count People: Biblical Origins and Human Dignity
In this episode of Dear Rabbi, I continue our exploration of why Jewish tradition avoids directly counting people. Tracing this practice back to biblical times, I explain how even during desert census...
16 Apr 20252min
Parshat Tzav: The Fresh Start Effect
📖 Parshat Tzav This Week: Before beginning each day's service, the Kohanim had first to remove yesterday's ashes from the altar. What a powerful metaphor! Like Professor Milkman's 'fresh start effect...
11 Apr 20251min
Why Jews Don't Count People
In this episode of Dear Rabbi, I explore the curious ritual a viewer observed when their rabbi was pointing at congregants while saying seemingly random Hebrew words before a Kaddish service. I explai...
9 Apr 20251min
Seinfeld’s "The Strike" – The Power of Gratitude
Ready to transform your mindset with the power of gratitude? Watch now to see how starting your day with thankfulness instead of phone scrolling can make you 25% happier, according to scientific studi...
9 Apr 202529min
Parshat Vayikra: Answering Life's Daily Call
📖 Parshat Vayikra This Week: In the Torah scroll, the first word of Vayikra contains a small aleph (וַיִּקְרָא). Without it, the word becomes 'vayikar'—meaning God merely 'happened upon' Moses instea...
4 Apr 20251min
Parshat Pekudei: Accounting for Our Gifts
📖 Parshat Pekudei This Week: Just as the Torah conducts a detailed audit of the Tabernacle's materials, we're invited to review our own resources and talents. How are we using our gifts? Are they ser...
28 Mar 20251min
Why Do Jews Break a Glass at Weddings? The Profound Meaning Behind the Tradition
In this episode of Dear Rabbi, I explain the deep significance behind breaking a glass at the end of a Jewish wedding ceremony. While many might think it's just a festive moment signaling the end of t...
26 Mar 20251min
From Chinese TV Star to Orthodox Jew – Dr. Esther’s Astonishing Journey
Welcome to Zero Percent, the podcast that explores the outsized impact of the Jewish people!🌟 In this episode, we uncover the extraordinary journey of Dr. Esther, a former award-winning Chinese TV ho...
26 Mar 20251h 3min
