Jews Did it First

Ever wonder where certain words come from? Some of them have surprising origins. Let's explore some.

"Everything in moderation ... including moderation"

Did Jews start midnight mass? And can a curse be a sign of love?

What does Judaism and the army have in common?

Do Jews speak in tongues? And is the Torah for everyone?

What's with Jews and women?

Let's wrap up the discussion of women's rights with a few legal documents that secure the rights of women in a highly patriarchal society. Plus a lesson in education!

Were Jews ahead of their time in the treatment of women? And how holy is too holy?

Benjamin Franklin once wrote, “…in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” And will the messiah have leprosy? We’ll take a quick look at how different levels of interpretation work.

How old is spring cleaning and why do we do it? Also, introspection and true respect!

Do Lent and Easter egg hunts have Jewish origins? Let’s find out!

What do Mardi Gras and Holloween have in common? Hint, it's a Jewish holiday!

Nazis, the Olympics and Moses

Is there a secret Jewish history behind Valentine’s Day? Is a pierced G-d/Messiah figure mentioned in the prophets? And is your body really a Temple?Sorry for the strange voice, I'm a bit under the weather this week :-(

Is Judaism the source of Eastern mystical religions? Will the Messiah replace the law? And is G-d’s law supposed to make sense?

It’s black history month, so let’s talk about black Jews and multiculturalism. Plus the countown to the messianic age and a closer look at the 10 commandments.

Who really discovered Halley’s comet? Does Isaiah discus the birth of the messiah and claim him to be G-d, Himself? And why did the sea split for the Jews?

Does the Torah talk about what science considers prehistoric geology? Why don't Jews have a king nowadays? And ... locusts?

Were ancient Jews the first to accurately determine the amount of stars in the universe? Is the trinity mentioned in the Jewish Bible? And what can we learn about the 10 plagues.

Were the Jews the first PR firm for physicians? Have Jews been unable to atone for their sins in the last 2000 years? And how to be both in and out of this world!

Where and when do New Year's resolutions originate? Did King David predict the crucifixion almost 1000 before it happened? And what can our forefather Jacob teach us about living a happy life?

Are Jews responsible for the holiday season? Will the Messiah be born on in the West Bank? And what's the best way to speak truth to power?

Happy Chanukah! We'll take a look at some inventions by Jews as well as missionaries :-P Plus, a lesson from the oil of Chanukah.

Is there a moral flaw in the criminal justice system? Plus we'll look at another bogus messianic prophecy. Finallly, we'll talk about loooooooooovvvvveeee.

Did Jews invent Thanksgiving? Maybe missionaries are right about something and a Jewish take on getting hitched!

We discuss the Jewish source of two everyday phrases and well as delve into the meaning of one of Christian missionary's favorite "proof texts".

We'll see what the Jewish source is for one of the most popular Greek gods (and Disney character :-P). In addition we'll wrap up our discussion of Isaiah 53 with an interesting thought experiment. Plus, the beauty of having guests!

I'll take you through a journey through time and we'll learn about an obscure Jewish text that will absolutely amaze you. Plus, we'll get technical with Isaiah 53 and learn how to do the right thing!

We'll explore the earliest recorded findings of the age old golden rule and find out where it originates ... and where it doesn't! Also, we'll delve into the king of all missionary texts, Isaiah 53.

Who am I? Why did I make this podcast and what purpose does it serve? Find out before you listen to the other episodes to help you get some context.