249 episodes
The Rabbi and I Kenneth Block
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- Religion & Spirituality
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5.0 • 5 Ratings
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When people ask Rabbi Block a question they frequently preface the question by telling him not to answer with a question! And he can’t agree more. When People ask a question they are looking for an answer and not to be asked a question. “The Rabbi and I” podcasts are exactly that, answers to questions that Joe and Rabbi Block have been asked.
The podcasts begin with Joe asking for Rabbi Block’s opinion, thoughts, views, etc. on questions that have caught his attention. He is looking for moral, spiritual, and religious guidance. And that is what Rabbi Block provides, understandable and common sense answers from nor only the Jewish tradition, but from the wisdom of other traditions as well.
Rabbi Ken Block, aka “Rabbi On the Go” offers wit and wisdom on a variety of topics to Joe, the “not a Jew.” Rabbi Block is “Rabbi Emeritus” for a Reform, interfaith congregation in Chantilly, Virginia. Rabbi Block relies on his experience as a behavioral therapist and teacher to give spontaneous wisdom on any topic. Joe, like the Rabbi, was taught by Jesuits and together they explore the commonalities and contrasts in modern religion, events and experiences. Feel free to make requests or volunteer to be a guest with the topic of your choice.
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Where The Truth Lies
Social Truth, Twitter, Facebook, X, CNN, Fox New, Al Jazeera, just to name a few. Let’s sort this stuff out! We have the ability and can do it. Perhaps you can’t handle the truth!
”Social Truth” can you handle the truth -
The Seven Deadly Sins: Sloth
Remember sinning means missing the mark, it is not a state of being. So you spent time off task, projects were late, not all the household chores got done and you aren’t a sinner. You set up your work schedule, you decide how to spend your time, and then decide if you followed your plan.
A Sin Means Missing the Mark You Set -
There Once Was A Bridge
Our money should not be spent on rebuilding the Key bridge. The owner of the ship is responsible for the damages it caused. Why aren’t we considering the collision a terrorist event.
Was the collision of the cargo ship with the Key bridge a terrorist attack? -
Your Religion is Perfect For You
Just because your religion is perfect for You doesn’t mean it is perfect for me. Every religion is great for someone just not everyone.
Stop using politics to promote your religion -
The Seven Deadly Sins Gluttony
This is the sin of excess. Moderation is the goal, enjoying that which is not harmful is not a sin. Too much of anything is not only a sin but is destructive.
No one ever sinned by choosing the middle way -
What’s Up Doc
Medical science gives us more information than we can use. We have reached the point where our knowledge exceeds our ability to act on that knowledge and information.
Do I really need to know that much about my cancer?