{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection","title":"Ask Away! #20: Anti-Zionism, Chosen People & Kosher Shopping Carts [Everyday Judaism Ep. 69 - The Q&A Series]","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/3b3d6ebe\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2150,"description":"Episode 20 of the Ask Away series of the Everyday Judaism Podcast addresses critical questions about Jewish identity, kosher laws, and Zionism in the context of modern challenges like antisemitism. Recorded post-Rosh Hashanah, the session emphasizes active questioning and sourcing Torah knowledge. Key themes include:\nJewish Identity and Antisemitism: Hiding Jewishness fuels antisemitism, as nations act as divine tools to prompt Jews back to Hashem (Deuteronomy 31:16–18, per Gaon of Vilna). Publicly embracing Judaism (e.g., kosher choices) counters hostility (1:03–13:57).\nRole as Chosen People: Non-Jews (e.g., Costco man, Italian painters) expect Jews to visibly uphold Torah values, as prophesied (Zechariah 8:23), reinforcing the need for pride in Jewish identity (14:45–17:44).\nKosher Laws: Dairy and meat can coexist in a cart or refrigerator if sealed and cold, but not cooked or eaten together, with practical precautions to avoid mixing (18:23–23:15).\nZionism: True Zionism supports a Torah-observant Israel, not Herzl’s secular vision, which secularized Jews (e.g., Yemenites). Anti-Zionists like Neturei Karta misjudge modern Israel’s Torah-friendly environment (23:41–32:52).\nMeaning of Israel: “Yashar El” reflects Jews’ direct connection to Hashem, taking personal responsibility without intermediaries, a core Jewish value (33:40–35:02).\nPlease submit your questions at askaway@torchweb.org\n_____________\nThe Everyday Judaism Podcast is dedicated to learning, understanding and appreciating the greatness of Jewish heritage and the Torah through the simplified, concise study of Halacha, Jewish Law, thereby enhancing our understanding of how Hashem wants us to live our daily lives in a Jewish way.\n_____________\nThis Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Marshall & Doreen Lerner\nDownload & Print the Everyday Judaism Halacha Notes:\nhttps://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RL-PideM42B_LFn6pbrk8MMU5-zqlLG5\nThis episode (Ep. #67) of the Everyday Judaism Podcast by...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/76tI1XOrBfK-PjMp-DsYPvoo8EZGRPqfIP9oxC23HYU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zN2Vi/ZDJhMmE0MjViNjFl/MWZkODkzOWUwZmJm/ZTQ5ZS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}