Have questions about what Jews believe? We have the answers – actually, Shai Held does. This week, Steve and the gang speak with the rabbi about the essentials of the Jewish faith in a fun and eye-opening conversation. Shai's latest book called "Judaism Is About Love: Recovering the Heart of Jewish Life" (https://amzn.to/4aHx4VH – @MacmillanUSA ).

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GUEST BIO
Shai Held is a theologian, educator, and author. He serves as President and Dean at the Hadar Institute (@MechonHadar) in New York. He also hosts Hadar’s new podcast called “Answers WithHeld.” Shai has previously written two other books and his latest is called "Judaism Is About Love: Recovering the Heart of Jewish Life" (https://amzn.to/4aHx4VH).


00:00 - Intro
02:24 - Meet Rabbi Shai Held
04:46 - Two memorable experiences that motivated Shai to write his book
09:25 - Pushback Shai has received on the idea that Judaism is about love
13:10 - "To what extent has your understanding of Christianity leaked into your understanding of Judaism?"
22:26 - Shai on Hagar and "chosenness"
26:50 - "God doesn't screw around when He makes a deal."
31:43 - The asymmetry between Christianity and Judaism
34:33 - What is 'hesed' and how does it factor in?
37:40 - Steve's closing thoughts
39:51 - Next week's guest is...


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