Conversations with Rabbi Dr Akiva Tatz
JLE is proud to present ”Conversations with Rabbi Dr Akiva Tatz” presented by Rabbi Mena Reisner. Covering topics such as Relationships, Covid-19, Genetics, Origins of the universe all the way through to everyday current affairs. These 20 minute snippets are the perfect dose of Torah thoughts for the day. Be in touch via podcasts@jle.org.uk with your questions and feedback!
Episodes
Episodes
Saturday Sep 24, 2022
Rosh Hashana - New Year, New You
Saturday Sep 24, 2022
Saturday Sep 24, 2022
Why are we coronating God as King on the day of judgement?
Why do we do tshuva on Yom Kippur after judgement has been decided?
What should we be focusing on on Rosh Hashana?
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
Tuesday Aug 30, 2022
The Maharal of Prague
Tuesday Aug 30, 2022
Tuesday Aug 30, 2022
One of the most important teachers of Jewish Thought in the last 500 years.
Hear about his life, his writings and his philosophy, in a new 2-part series.
Plus an exciting opportunity to join Rabbi Tatz for 4 days in Prague this November '22.
Link to episodes - www.jle.org.uk/podcast
Saturday Apr 09, 2022
Transplants II - Organs from Deceased Donor
Saturday Apr 09, 2022
Saturday Apr 09, 2022
What should we make of near death experiences?
Can one desecrate a body to save a life?
Can one break shabbat to restore someones sight? Hearing?
Organs like the heart that needs to be taken when still beating, can one transplant if they're legally dead?
Which organs is one allowed to transplant from a deceased person?
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
Transplants I- Organs from Living People
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
Is one allowed to receive an organ transplant from a non kosher animal?
If one receives an ovarian transplant, who's children are they?
If one transplants a head or a brain, who are you?!
If a person didn't have a heartbeat and comes back to life after CPR, did you save a life or revive the dead? Do they need to remarry their spouse? Did their children inherit their assets?
When exactly is the moment of death?
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
Autonomy- Whose life is it anyway?
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
Does God allow us to make decisions about our life?
If someone doesn't want medical treatment, can one treat without their will?
What happens when Jewish Law disagrees with Medical Law?
Friday Mar 04, 2022
Adar- Does Judaism Have a Sense of Humour?
Friday Mar 04, 2022
Friday Mar 04, 2022
What is the purpose of humour?
The Torah has many references to laughing- why?
Why do Jews have a good sense of humour?
Why is Purim a time of hilarity and laughter?
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
Genetics IV- The Jewish Gene
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
Can we all be traced back to one mother?
Can people be identified on a population basis? Where we come from?
Can snippets of bones be taken to prove a Jewish body?