The Unboxing Judaism Podcast is a lively dialogue and discussion between Rabbi Yaakov Nagel and Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe that helps unbox and demystify the most fundamental ideas in Judaism that are commonly misunderstood.
This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Rabbi Yaakov & Dr. Sara Nagel
Latest Episodes
Ep. 23 - Being the Chosen People: Understanding the Meaning and Responsibility
Discover the profound meaning behind the concept of the "chosen people" in Jewish tradition and learn how this identity is more about commitment than superiority. Our ...
Ep. 22 - The Unique Daf Yomi Journey of Houston, Texas
Rabbi Yaakov Nagel shares his transformative journey into the world of Daf Yomi on the Unboxing Judaism Podcast. With over two decades of dedication to this daily Talm...
Ep. 21 - Balancing Justice and Mercy: A Jewish View on Rejoicing Over the Fall of Adversaries
When we witness the fall of someone who has embodied evil, the tangle of emotions can be as complex as the Talmudic debates themselves. In this episode we embark on a ...
Ep. 20 - Death, Mourning and Afterlife
When the world seems to spin a little slower and the heart feels the heavy weight of loss, it's the shared stories that bring comfort and understanding. We extend a te...
Ep. 12 - Celebrating X-mas with a Chanukah Bush?
In this Episode (#12) of the Unboxing Judaism Podcast, Rabbi Yaakov Nagel & Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe discuss the question of "Celebrating X-mas with a Chanukah Bush" and is t...