#270 – David Wolpe: Judaism

About this episode

<p>David Wolpe is a Rabbi of Sinai Temple in Los Angeles. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> &#8211; <b>Mizzen+Main</b>: <a href="https://mizzenandmain.com">https://mizzenandmain.com</a> and use code LEX to get $35 off<br /> &#8211; <b>Linode</b>: <a href="https://linode.com/lex">https://linode.com/lex</a> to get $100 free credit<br /> &#8211; <b>SimpliSafe</b>: <a href="https://simplisafe.com/lex">https://simplisafe.com/lex</a> and use code LEX<br /> &#8211; <b>InsideTracker</b>: <a href="https://insidetracker.com/lex">https://insidetracker.com/lex</a> to get 20% off<br /> &#8211; <b>Eight Sleep</b>: <a href="https://www.eightsleep.com/lex">https://www.eightsleep.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get special savings</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> David&#8217;s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/RabbiWolpe">https://twitter.com/RabbiWolpe</a><br /> David&#8217;s Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/davidjwolpe">https://instagram.com/davidjwolpe</a><br /> David: The Divided Heart (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/3I5cFut">https://amzn.to/3I5cFut</a><br /> Why Faith Matters (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/3i7qZrT">https://amzn.to/3i7qZrT</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT &#38; CONNECT:</b><br /> &#8211; Check out the sponsors above, it&#8217;s the best way to support this podcast<br /> &#8211; Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> &#8211; Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> &#8211; Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> &#8211; LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> &#8211; Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> &#8211; Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here&#8217;s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) &#8211; Introduction<br /> (14:57) &#8211; Who is God?<br /> (21:13) &#8211; Atheism<br /> (33:11) &#8211; Holocaust<br /> (38:45) &#8211; Evil<br /> (43:57) &#8211; Nihilism<br /> (47:42) &#8211; Judaism<br /> (56:36) &#8211; Marriage<br /> (1:00:27) &#8211; The Torah<br /> (1:04:33) &#8211; Gay marriage<br /> (1:13:40) &#8211; Super Bowl<br /> (1:21:34) &#8211; Religious texts<br /> (1:27:20) &#8211; Exodus<br /> (1:31:15) &#8211; Free will<br /> (1:35:23) &#8211; Consciousness<br /> (1:44:06) &#8211; Suffering<br /> (1:48:04) &#8211; Mortality<br /> (1:52:42) &#8211; Finding faith<br /> (2:00:26) &#8211; Israel and Palestine<br /> (2:07:44) &#8211; Advice for young people<br /> (2:11:04) &#8211; Books<br /> (2:14:45) &#8211; Meaning of life</p>