Do aliens really exist, and if so, what do ancient artwork and Jewish texts tell us about them? Join the Rabbis as they dive into the unknown — ancient mysteries and modern disclosure — to discover how extraterrestrial life may fit into a spiritual worldview.

Notes from the episode:

• Ancient relief from The Louvre in Paris, France

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We often define our Jewishness through the shared collective trauma that has followed us for millennia. These trials shape the narrative we tell ourselves, the world, and perhaps most impactfully, our younger generations. But as we strive to preserve and share our historic suffering, we also teach the world that this is all it means to be Jewish.

As we look ahead, we must ask ourselves – what can we do to find our Jewish joy again? How do we recapture the vibrant, beautiful, joyful mosaic that truly defines what it means to be a Jew? As we move forward, we must focus our gaze on the future – a brighter future – filled with love.

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Has the Golden Age of the American Jew come to an end? On Rosh Hashanah morning, Rabbi Michael tells us his answer: absolutely not. Our destiny is that of our own making, and history demonstrates that every generation has their own opportunity to fight for what it means to be a Jew. We have not been gifted times of greater ease or freedoms, we have fought for it - for ourselves, and for future generations.

So now, in a time where Jews are facing a rise in antisemitism not seen for decades, what will we do to fight, not just for Jewish rights, but for our joy?

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This podcast’s theme song, “Oseh Shalom,” is performed by Rob Aronson.