Ep. 5 - Media, Meaning, and Torah

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Philosophical Jew

Dovidchai Abramchayev

10 episodes

4 days ago

Do you ever feel that Orthodox Judaism does not engage enough with the global marketplace of ideas? That it's voice was missing in the great Theistic debates of the early 21st century? Interested in the deeper wisdom of Judaism? One that has much to say about the current age - not shying away from the truly big questions with cute answers? You've come to the right place. In this podcast, we will delve into the philosophical questions of the age as well as philosophical questions of the ages. All through the analysis of the methods of reason put forth by our Sages. Check our YT!

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Ep. 5 - Media, Meaning, and Torah

Philosophical Jew

43 minutes 15 seconds

6 months ago

Ep. 5 - Media, Meaning, and Torah

🎧 NEW EPISODE “Media, Meaning, and Torah” w/ Rav Mo (@MenschSense)* 🎬 What if your favorite show... was sacred? 💭 Rav Mo breaks down how Torah + pop culture can tell the same deeper story.From X-Men ➡ Kabbalah ➡ spoken word 🎤 This one’s 🔥 for thinkers, seekers, & storytellers.📲 Tap the link in bio to listen! 👂🎙 #JewishPodcast #TorahAndCulture #MenschSense #DeepTalks #PhilosophyVibes In this episode of The Philosophical Jew Podcast, we sit down with Rav Mo (@MenschSense)—rabbi, poet, YouTuber, and cultural thinker—for a rich and inspiring conversation about seeing life as a story.

Check out his channel here https://www.youtube.com/@menschsense1

We explore how pop culture, from The Simpsons to X-Men to Jordan Peterson, can actually mirror ancient Jewish wisdom. Rav Mo shares his journey from a media-saturated childhood to deep Torah study, and how he now uses spoken word, rap, and modern storytelling to bridge secular culture with spiritual growth.Together, we unpack the concept of “dynamic perfection,” the redemptive power of imperfection, and how even the most unlikely moments can be part of a sacred narrative. Whether you’re navigating your Netflix queue or your personal growth, this episode will help you see both through a deeper lens.