Episode
#270 – David Wolpe: Judaism
2:17:53
Published: Wed Mar 16 2022
Description
David Wolpe is a Rabbi of Sinai Temple in Los Angeles. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: - Mizzen+Main: https://mizzenandmain.com and use code LEX to get $35 off - Linode: https://linode.com/lex to get $100 free credit - SimpliSafe: https://simplisafe.com/lex and use code LEX - InsideTracker: https://insidetracker.com/lex to get 20% off - Eight Sleep: https://www.eightsleep.com/lex and use code LEX to get special savings EPISODE LINKS: David's Twitter: https://twitter.com/RabbiWolpe David's Instagram: https://instagram.com/davidjwolpe David: The Divided Heart (book): https://amzn.to/3I5cFut Why Faith Matters (book): https://amzn.to/3i7qZrT PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://lexfridman.com/podcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lwqZIr Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8 RSS: https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/ YouTube Full Episodes: https://youtube.com/lexfridman YouTube Clips: https://youtube.com/lexclips SUPPORT & CONNECT: - Check out the sponsors above, it's the best way to support this podcast - Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman - Twitter: https://twitter.com/lexfridman - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman - Medium: https://medium.com/@lexfridman OUTLINE: Here's the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time. (00:00) - Introduction (14:57) - Who is God? (21:13) - Atheism (33:11) - Holocaust (38:45) - Evil (43:57) - Nihilism (47:42) - Judaism (56:36) - Marriage (1:00:27) - The Torah (1:04:33) - Gay marriage (1:13:40) - Super Bowl (1:21:34) - Religious texts (1:27:20) - Exodus (1:31:15) - Free will (1:35:23) - Consciousness (1:44:06) - Suffering (1:48:04) - Mortality (1:52:42) - Finding faith (2:00:26) - Israel and Palestine (2:07:44) - Advice for young people (2:11:04) - Books (2:14:45) - Meaning of life
Chapters
The transcript discusses the speaker's condemnation of leaders who play geopolitical games and their disregard for human sufferings because of wars, military intervention and invasions.
00:00 - 07:12 (07:12)
Summary
The transcript discusses the speaker's condemnation of leaders who play geopolitical games and their disregard for human sufferings because of wars, military intervention and invasions. The speaker also hopes to travel to Ukraine and Russia in the future to celebrate the humanity and beauty of people from those areas.
Episode#270 – David Wolpe: Judaism
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The podcast host expresses their love for life and humans while discussing a clothing company that combines athletic wear with custom dress shirts.
07:12 - 15:01 (07:49)
Summary
The podcast host expresses their love for life and humans while discussing a clothing company that combines athletic wear with custom dress shirts. The transcript also contains ads for Linode and SimpliSafe.
Episode#270 – David Wolpe: Judaism
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The Jewish tradition views the relationship between God and humans as more intimate than the relationship between a two-year-old and a 15-year-old.
15:01 - 21:13 (06:11)
Summary
The Jewish tradition views the relationship between God and humans as more intimate than the relationship between a two-year-old and a 15-year-old. While human beings cannot know God completely, they are still known by God and have a relationship with God.
Episode#270 – David Wolpe: Judaism
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The late Christopher Hitchens was known for his debates on religion and politics, but also had a contagious joy for life.
21:13 - 27:23 (06:10)
Summary
The late Christopher Hitchens was known for his debates on religion and politics, but also had a contagious joy for life. He made complex arguments against religion that challenged his own beliefs and forced others to examine their own.
Episode#270 – David Wolpe: Judaism
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Sam Harris and David Wolpe discuss the difficulty of having a conversation about religion without arousing strong emotions and how differing beliefs can lead to challenging discussions.
27:23 - 32:58 (05:34)
Summary
Sam Harris and David Wolpe discuss the difficulty of having a conversation about religion without arousing strong emotions and how differing beliefs can lead to challenging discussions.
Episode#270 – David Wolpe: Judaism
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker reflects on the impact of seeing a picture of Elie Wiesel at the time of his liberation from a concentration camp, noting the contrast between the ordinary appearance of the body and the extraordinary suffering it had been through.
32:58 - 38:42 (05:44)
Summary
The speaker reflects on the impact of seeing a picture of Elie Wiesel at the time of his liberation from a concentration camp, noting the contrast between the ordinary appearance of the body and the extraordinary suffering it had been through.
Episode#270 – David Wolpe: Judaism
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The limitations of our own intelligence make it hard to believe that we can create things that are far more intelligent than we are and control them the way we think is best without being destructive.
38:42 - 51:40 (12:57)
Summary
The limitations of our own intelligence make it hard to believe that we can create things that are far more intelligent than we are and control them the way we think is best without being destructive. The idea behind Judaism is to exemplify a certain way of making the statement that all of humanity is in the image of God, and that we are not above the human level.
Episode#270 – David Wolpe: Judaism
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Religious communities have a wide range of unique personalities that exist in all sorts of groups.
51:40 - 1:03:09 (11:28)
Summary
Religious communities have a wide range of unique personalities that exist in all sorts of groups. Religious texts may be inspired by God but it is clear that they are a human product.
Episode#270 – David Wolpe: Judaism
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker shares his experience of promoting inclusivity and support for the LGBTQ+ community by waiting until he had enough parents of kids who came out in his community before he made the announcement.
1:03:09 - 1:09:51 (06:41)
Summary
The speaker shares his experience of promoting inclusivity and support for the LGBTQ+ community by waiting until he had enough parents of kids who came out in his community before he made the announcement.
Episode#270 – David Wolpe: Judaism
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The stress of COVID-19 and conflicting information about it are causing frustration and confusion for many people, compounded by disagreements about politics and personal beliefs.
1:09:51 - 1:21:33 (11:41)
Summary
The stress of COVID-19 and conflicting information about it are causing frustration and confusion for many people, compounded by disagreements about politics and personal beliefs.
Episode#270 – David Wolpe: Judaism
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
This podcast episode discusses the difference between holidays in Christianity and Judaism, and how the Quran fits in.
1:21:33 - 1:29:42 (08:09)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the difference between holidays in Christianity and Judaism, and how the Quran fits in. The speaker also shares their personal beliefs on the story of liberation from Egypt in Judaism.
Episode#270 – David Wolpe: Judaism
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The concept of free will may be an illusion itself as we don't even experience it, and it requires a spiritual belief rather than a material understanding.
1:29:43 - 1:35:30 (05:47)
Summary
The concept of free will may be an illusion itself as we don't even experience it, and it requires a spiritual belief rather than a material understanding.
Episode#270 – David Wolpe: Judaism
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The hosts delve into the question of at what point do we believe there is consciousness in AI and the difference between AI and personalization.
1:35:30 - 1:44:07 (08:36)
Summary
The hosts delve into the question of at what point do we believe there is consciousness in AI and the difference between AI and personalization.
Episode#270 – David Wolpe: Judaism
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Ben Shapiro discusses the theological question of how God can allow suffering and bad things to happen to good people, and argues that suffering has to exist because if only good things happened to good people, it would have no moral content.
1:44:07 - 1:50:28 (06:21)
Summary
Ben Shapiro discusses the theological question of how God can allow suffering and bad things to happen to good people, and argues that suffering has to exist because if only good things happened to good people, it would have no moral content.
Episode#270 – David Wolpe: Judaism
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In this podcast episode, the speaker shares personal experiences with the concept of eternity and also reflects on various philosophical views on life, death, and the afterlife.
1:50:28 - 1:55:48 (05:20)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the speaker shares personal experiences with the concept of eternity and also reflects on various philosophical views on life, death, and the afterlife.
Episode#270 – David Wolpe: Judaism
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Despite the clash of legitimate narratives, Israel has made peace with other Arab nations and is willing to make peace with Palestine.
1:55:48 - 2:02:36 (06:48)
Summary
Despite the clash of legitimate narratives, Israel has made peace with other Arab nations and is willing to make peace with Palestine. The ultimate goal is to not dismiss people just because of political, social, or cultural disagreements as Judaism has a wealth of meaning.
Episode#270 – David Wolpe: Judaism
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
In a podcast episode, the speaker gives advice on discovering new possibilities in life and stresses the importance of reading books.
2:02:36 - 2:10:13 (07:37)
Summary
In a podcast episode, the speaker gives advice on discovering new possibilities in life and stresses the importance of reading books. They also express hope for a better future in the Middle East if ideological differences can be put aside.
Episode#270 – David Wolpe: Judaism
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
In this podcast episode, the speaker emphasizes the importance of meaning and hope in human society, discussing how they serve as antidotes to nihilism and depression.
2:10:13 - 2:15:52 (05:38)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the speaker emphasizes the importance of meaning and hope in human society, discussing how they serve as antidotes to nihilism and depression.
Episode#270 – David Wolpe: Judaism
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
In this conversation with David Wolpe, they discuss the meaning of human existence, the evolution of monotheism, and how clinging together is fundamentally human.
2:15:52 - 2:17:20 (01:28)
Summary
In this conversation with David Wolpe, they discuss the meaning of human existence, the evolution of monotheism, and how clinging together is fundamentally human.