Technology. Social media. Bullying. Augmented Reality. Is living in the 21st Century making things more complicated? We talk about age limits for social media as well as virtual violence and its theoretical escalation to real violence. If you’ve got comments, questionable flattery and show ideas, you can also let us know on Facebook or...
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[75] Jewish New Year and What We’re NOT Talking About
In this episode, we discuss the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah. We also wonder aloud why everyone is making such a big deal about Miley Cyrus and Batffleck insted of talking about more pressing global concerns like… um… we don’t know. If you’ve got comments, questionable flattery and show ideas, you can also let...
[74] Controversies: The Rolling Stone Cover and the Robin #Thicke Video
We discuss the controversial move on the part of Rolling Stone to put Dzhokar Tsarnaev on the cover and Robin Thicke’s racy video for “Blurred Lines.” How much of a role does controversy play in visibility? For clips and articles related to this week’s episode, don’t forget to check out our Facebook page and...
[73] The Fast(er) Episode: #Ramadan and Fasting in the #Jewish Tradition
In this episode, we talk about both the Muslim’s most holy month and various observances in the Jewish faith. For clips and articles related to this week’s episode, don’t forget to check out our Facebook page and weigh in. If you’ve got comments, questionable flattery and show ideas, you can also let us know...
[71] And we’re baaaack!! #parenting
Whoa, it’s been a long time, our friends! With our kids officially home for the summer, we’re kicking the season off by discussing parenting. And Sesame Street, naturally. For clips and articles related to this week’s episode, don’t forget to check out our Facebook page and weigh in. If you’ve got comments, questionable flattery...
[69] Gabby Reece: Wives Should Be Submissive; NHL Becomes More LGBT Friendly
This week on HTMH, we discuss comments by professional volleyball player, wife and mother Gabrielle Reece about wives needing to be more “submissive” to their husbands as well as the NHL’s recent partnership with “You Can Play,” an organization dedicated to creating a more accepting environment in the world of sports for LGBT athletes....
[68] Twitter Sued By French Courts; Same Sex Marriage & Religious Freedom
In this episode, we discuss a recent ruling by a French court against Twitter over the use of an antisemitic thread based on the hashtag #AGoodJew. We also discuss the issue of whether or not same sex marriage legislation opposes freedom of religion in the United States. If you’ve got comments, questionable flattery and...
[66] Fooling People on the Internet, or the “Catfish”
Besides being a Southern staple, a catfish is the new slang for people who misrepresent themselves on the Internet. Wait. How do you know we are who we say we are?! OMG. How do WE know we are who we say we are? Don’t worry, we are. Mostly. This week, we discuss the “catfish”...
[65] Justin Bieber and the Cult of Celebrity
This week on your favorite interfaith podcast, we discuss Justin Bieber’s recent appearance in the tabloids with his newest paramour, Miss Mary Jane. Then, we bring it home on whether or not teaching a small child to follow a particular religion can be considered brainwashing. If you’ve got comments, questionable flattery and show ideas,...
[63] Special Guest from Tel Aviv @acandidworld
Andrew Bennett, a visiting scholar at Tel Aviv University whose expertise lies in national security and international law, shares his experiences and thoughts about living inside Israel during this time of intense conflict. Have something to say? Say it to us! Visit our Facebook page and our Twitter account! Music Credits: Title Theme (Intro and...