Every year, for the past 27 years, I’ve written a Yom Kippur Greeting. My greeting for this year is recorded here. For the text, visit http://www.josephcox.com/yk27.   Image from Steven Weeks on Unsplash 

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The Spark: My 27th Annual Yom Kippur Greeting

This is a discussion about Yom Kippur, the Akeidah and the challenges of the divine perspective. It is dedicated to the memory of Bettye Jean Hylton.   Photo by Louis Maniquet on Unsplash

Struggling with the Divine Perspective

My speech in shul for Rosh Hashana 5782 (2021).

Rosh Hashana 5782 (2021)

Unity, freedom and Torah

I'm recording this just as reports of mass casualties pour in from Kabul Airport.   Same image policy as last time.

Suicide at the Airport (Aug 26, 2021)

An unscripted episode on moral obligation and entanglements. Let me know what you think!   Photo is from Unsplash - I'm not sure the photographer would want to be associated with this podcast given the present climate, so I used it based on Unsplash terms, without securing any permissions (or in this case, credit).

Afghanistan and Moral Obligation

Before WWII we had Kindertransport. Today British soldiers just watch as mothers try to throw their infant children over the razorwire fences...

The Collapse of Morality

This week is an experiment in storytelling. Tell me (honestly, please) what you think. Are you intrigued? Do you want to hear more? Is it gripping or annoying. Did I overdo or undo parts of it. etc... Thanks!   The Music and Sound Effects (with an exception or two created by me) are from Artlist.io. The image is by Bowcek Josemar on Unsplash

Madinat al-Salam: Trial Episode

In this week's dvar Torah I discuss the legacy of Serach and how it explains the Torah reading of Pinchas. Photo by Robert Bye on Unsplash

Pichas: The Legacy of Serach

City on the Heights: Chapter Two

City on the Heights Chapter One

In this episode, I walk through the parables of Bilaam to understand his amazing powers of spiritual manipulation.'   Photo by Daniel Fazio on Unsplash

Balack: Master of Manipulation

This Torah reading tells the story of the people's reemergence into the world - and the place they are meant to occupy in that world.   Photo by Alex He on Unsplash

Chukat: the Waters of the Lord

I learned a lot writing this week's dvar Torah. It was surprising and rewarding. After finishing it, I dedicated it to the memory of my friend, Tzvi Epstein. He died months ago, but as you'll see he lives on in this Torah reading.   Please, take the time to read or listen - I think you too will find it a rewarding trip through the Torah.   Shabbat Shalom!   Joseph Cox Photo by Vera De on Unsplash 

Korach: The Power of Small Miracles

I think this week's Torah portion is about a fundamental question: are Jews grasshoppers or trees? Hit play to learn more!   Photo by Timothy Dykes on Unsplash

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