Jews Did it First
45 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThe main thrust of this podcast is to shed light on a phenomenon that I’ve noticed over the course of the last decade or so. Very often I come across something in Jewish literature that is clearly an antecedent of some modern day cultural, legal or religious concept.The second will be counter-missionary claims. I think it’s very important that Jews know how to respond to missionary claims. I also hope this will strengthen non-Jews' respect for why Jews believe what we believe and not seeing us as some sort of backwater yokels who have just never heard of the “wonderful good news” as it were.
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Episodes
Eastern Religions Pt. 3 - Yoga
January 12, 2021 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBWhat is the connection between Judaism and Yoga?
Fetal Development
December 23, 2020 03:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBDid the Talmudic sages have special insight into the womb beyond medical science? And what does the last day of Chanukah teach us?
Baptism and Confirmation
December 04, 2020 03:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBAre baptism and confirmation actually Jewish ideas? And what is Chanukah really about?
Loch Ness
November 25, 2020 02:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBIs the Loch Ness monster Jewish? And why does Jacob go around kissing people in the Bible?
Eastern Mysticism Pt. 2
May 18, 2020 23:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBMore fascinating signs that the mysteries so often associated with the East and the occult are really rooted in Jewish philosophy. Also, lessons from Coronavirus!
Rip Van Winkle
March 17, 2020 00:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBWhat are the true origins of Rip Van Winkle and what can Purim teach us about the coronavirus?
Eenie Meenie Minie Mo
January 16, 2020 15:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBEenie Meenie Minie Mo: Jews Did it First
Kill Them With Kindness
December 03, 2019 22:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBIs "Kill Them With Kindness" Jewish? And what's special about this month?
Unicorns
June 04, 2019 14:00 - 26 minutes - 12.3 MBWhere do unicorns come from and what's the Jewish holiday coming up this weekend?
Tying the Knot
February 25, 2019 05:00 - 17 minutes - 7.97 MBWhy do we tie knots to remember things? And why are we so darn happy?
Revolutionary War
December 05, 2018 04:00 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MBDoes the American revolution have roots in the events of Chanukah? And what does Chanukah teach us in 2018?
Pilgrims
November 11, 2018 04:00 - 20 minutes - 9.7 MBWho were the first pilgrims? And how do we respond to tragedy like we saw in Pittsburgh?
Ogres
October 28, 2018 04:00 - 19 minutes - 9.05 MBFee Fie Fo Fum! Where do ogres come from? Let's find out.
Frankenstein
October 07, 2018 04:00 - 24 minutes - 11.2 MBWhere did Mary Shelley really get the idea for her famous Frankenstein novel? And now that the Jewish holidays are over, what do we do now?
Onus & Onanism
September 22, 2018 04:00 - 23 minutes - 11 MBEver wonder where certain words come from? Some of them have surprising origins. Let's explore some.
Moderation
September 15, 2018 04:00 - 13 minutes - 6.44 MB"Everything in moderation ... including moderation"
Midnight Mass
August 30, 2018 04:00 - 18 minutes - 8.49 MBDid Jews start midnight mass? And can a curse be a sign of love?
Army Regulations
June 07, 2018 04:00 - 11 minutes - 5.5 MBWhat does Judaism and the army have in common?
Pentacost
May 17, 2018 04:00 - 20 minutes - 9.6 MBDo Jews speak in tongues? And is the Torah for everyone?
#MeToo Pt. 2
May 03, 2018 04:00 - 32 minutes - 15.4 MBLet'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!
#MeToo
April 26, 2018 04:00 - 32 minutes - 15.3 MBWere Jews ahead of their time in the treatment of women? And how holy is too holy?
Taxes
April 19, 2018 04:00 - 20 minutes - 9.51 MBBenjamin 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.
Spring Cleaning
April 12, 2018 04:00 - 18 minutes - 8.72 MBHow old is spring cleaning and why do we do it? Also, introspection and true respect!
Lent and Easter Eggs
March 22, 2018 04:00 - 26 minutes - 12 MBDo Lent and Easter egg hunts have Jewish origins? Let’s find out!
Mardi Gras
March 15, 2018 04:00 - 20 minutes - 9.65 MBWhat do Mardi Gras and Holloween have in common? Hint, it's a Jewish holiday!
Valentine's Day
February 15, 2018 05:00 - 28 minutes - 12.9 MBIs 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 :-(
Eastern Mysticism
February 08, 2018 05:00 - 25 minutes - 11.6 MBIs Judaism the source of Eastern mystical religions? Will the Messiah replace the law? And is G-d’s law supposed to make sense?
Multiculturalism
February 02, 2018 05:00 - 28 minutes - 12.9 MBIt’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.
Halley's Comet
January 26, 2018 05:00 - 22 minutes - 10.4 MBWho 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?
Pangea
January 18, 2018 05:00 - 20 minutes - 9.59 MBDoes the Torah talk about what science considers prehistoric geology? Why don't Jews have a king nowadays? And ... locusts?
Star Count
January 11, 2018 05:00 - 25 minutes - 11.6 MBWere 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.
Caduceus
January 04, 2018 05:00 - 21 minutes - 9.66 MBWere 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!
New Year's Resolutions
December 28, 2017 05:00 - 20 minutes - 9.6 MBWhere 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?
The Messiah
December 22, 2017 05:00 - 16 minutes - 7.43 MBAre 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?
Inventions
December 14, 2017 05:00 - 17 minutes - 8.2 MBHappy Chanukah! We'll take a look at some inventions by Jews as well as missionaries :-P Plus, a lesson from the oil of Chanukah.
Don't Judge
December 01, 2017 05:00 - 11 minutes - 5.48 MBIs there a moral flaw in the criminal justice system? Plus we'll look at another bogus messianic prophecy. Finallly, we'll talk about loooooooooovvvvveeee.
Thanksgiving
November 23, 2017 05:00 - 12 minutes - 5.8 MBDid Jews invent Thanksgiving? Maybe missionaries are right about something and a Jewish take on getting hitched!
No Pain, No Gain
November 09, 2017 05:00 - 14 minutes - 6.67 MBWe discuss the Jewish source of two everyday phrases and well as delve into the meaning of one of Christian missionary's favorite "proof texts".
Hercules
November 02, 2017 04:00 - 14 minutes - 6.82 MBWe'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!
Excalibur
October 26, 2017 04:00 - 15 minutes - 7.23 MBI'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!
The Golden Rule
October 19, 2017 04:00 - 18 minutes - 8.47 MBWe'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.
Intro and disclaimers
October 19, 2017 04:00 - 11 minutes - 5.16 MBWho 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.