Rabbi Mark Sameth was named “one of America’s most inspiring rabbis” by The Forward. He is featured in 48 Famous and Fascinating Minds Talk about God. His essays appear in many books and journals, including at the New York Times (“Is God Transgender?” August, 2016). He tweets from @fourbreaths.
Our conversation begins with parshat Tazria-Metzora, and then moves to Sameth’s forthcoming book, The Name: A History of the Dual-Gendered Hebrew Name for God.
Previous Torah Talks on Tazria-Metzora
Americans must understand that, sometimes, especially when facing maniacal Jihadi dictators, a little bit of short-term war is the best way to get a whole lot of long-term peace.
It is not a change in their belief that Iran must be stopped from acquiring a nuclear weapon. It is a change in their belief about Israel’s ability to achieve that goal. That belief is the genuine shift.
While it may feel noble to push for gun reforms and other so-called peaceful measures to strengthen our society, there will inevitably be moments where this society cannot keep us safe.
We, the entire country, were awakened by air raid sirens and a few minutes later by an ear-splitting continuous shriek on our phones. EXTREME ALERT!
His one-man show, “Marcus is Alive,” now playing at The Hobgoblin Playhouse is part of the Hollywood Fringe Festival.
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