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Messianic Judaism Next, or MJ Next, is a podcast founded to ignite candid and long-overdue conversations confronting current issues within Messianic Judaism, bringing it closer to a traditional, sustainable, and grown-up religion.We take the legitimacy of Torah and Messiah as givens well past re-litigation. Instead, we call for a Messianic Jewish Revolution that starts from the template of Judaism – complete with its collective wisdom, tradition, scholarship, lifecycles, and rabbinic pedigree – accepting Yeshua as the Messiah and the legitimacy of the New Covenant writings sans the filter of Christian dogma.We will tackle wide-ranging contemporary topics through uncompromising honesty and humor, serving up a crass, unorthodox style in service of an Orthodox Messianic Judaism.You can find us at https://www.mjnext.fm.We welcome and encourage your feedback. If you have topic suggestions, send us an email (info@mjnext.fm).
Episodes

Sunday Nov 24, 2024
Ep. 0023 - Jewish Denominations - Part 4 (Reconstructionist Judaism)
Sunday Nov 24, 2024
Sunday Nov 24, 2024
In this penultimate episode of a 5-part series, we continue our discussion on how Jewish denominations came into existence. In Part 4, we discuss the origins and beliefs of what may be the black sheep of the family, Reconstructionist Judaism. Join us as we explore this engaging topic.

Monday Nov 11, 2024
News Brief 0003 - Arab Terrorists Attack Jews in Amsterdam
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Monday Nov 11, 2024
In this short news brief, we discuss the recent pogrom instigated by Palestinian Arab terrorists on Jews and Israeli citizens in Amsterdam.

Sunday Nov 03, 2024
Ep. 0022 - Jewish Denominations - Part 3 (Conservative Judaism)
Sunday Nov 03, 2024
Sunday Nov 03, 2024
In this episode, we continue our discussion on how Jewish denominations came into existence. In Part 3, we focus on how the Conservative branch began. Join us as we explore this fascinating topic.

Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
Ep. 0021 - Jewish Denominations - Part 2 (Modern Orthodox)
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
In this episode, we continue our discussion on how Jewish denominations came into existence. In Part 2, we review the origin of Modern Orthodoxy. Join us for this engaging discussion.

Monday Oct 14, 2024
News Brief 0002 - Iranian Missiles Launched Against Israel
Monday Oct 14, 2024
Monday Oct 14, 2024
In this short news brief, we discuss Iran's act of aggression against Israel by firing 180 missiles against the nation.

Monday Oct 07, 2024
Ep. 0020 - Jewish Denominations - Part 1 (Reform Judaism)
Monday Oct 07, 2024
Monday Oct 07, 2024
In this episode, we begin a series discussing how Jewish denominations came into existence. In Part 1, we review the origin of Chasidism and Reform Judaism. Join us for this enlightening discussion.

Sunday Sep 29, 2024
News Brief 0001 - Exploding Pagers
Sunday Sep 29, 2024
Sunday Sep 29, 2024
In this short news brief, we discuss the impact of the thousands of simultaneously exploding pagers and walkie talkies within Hezbollah.

Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
Ep. 0019 - Interview with Rabbi Peter Shirokov
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
In this episode we sit down with Peter Shirokov, the rabbi at Tikvat David synagogue in Roswell, Georgia to discuss his views on Messianic Judaism today. Join us for an insightful conversation. For more about Rabbi Peter, visit his website at www.pshir.com.

Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
Short Feature 0001 - Drake and Dave Eat Locusts
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
Listen as Drake and David humorously eat locusts, Drake willingly and David reluctantly.

Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
Ep. 0018 - Michael Ruskin Interview: The Vow
Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
In this episode, we interview Michael Ruskin, a self-published author, about his book, The Vow. It's a compelling love story about the undying loyalty that his parents had for one another, which kept them alive, allowing them to survive the Holocaust and to find each other in the aftermath of its devastation. We discuss the book with Michael and explore the impact of the Holocaust on his life and the lives of his parents, which drove him to write the story in their memory. You definitely want to hear the discussion.

Monday Aug 26, 2024
Ep. 0017 - Satan and Judaism - Part 2
Monday Aug 26, 2024
Monday Aug 26, 2024
In this second of a two-part series, we challenge basic assumptions about the character of Satan. Is he real or is he simply the evil within us, personified as the evil other, a type of scapegoat figure. Join us as we explore this deep topic.

Tuesday Aug 13, 2024
Ep. 0016 - Satan and Judaism - Part 1
Tuesday Aug 13, 2024
Tuesday Aug 13, 2024
In this first of a two-part series, we challenge basic assumptions about the character of Satan. Is he real or is he simply the evil within us, personified as the evil other, a type of scapegoat figure. Join us as we explore this deep topic.

Sunday Jul 28, 2024
Ep. 0015 - MJs Kinda Keep Kosher - Part 2
Sunday Jul 28, 2024
Sunday Jul 28, 2024
In this episode, we conclude our discussion on the level of kashrut that tends to be found in Messianic Jewish community, along with its implications. Listen Now!

Sunday Jul 14, 2024
Ep. 0014 - MJs Kinda Keep Kosher - Part 1
Sunday Jul 14, 2024
Sunday Jul 14, 2024
In this episode, we discuss the level of kashrut that tends to be found in Messianic Jewish community, along with its implications. We delve into whether this level is sufficient, and if not, how to challenge the community to become more observant.

Saturday Jun 01, 2024
Ep. 0013 - A Fresh Look at Jews for Jesus
Saturday Jun 01, 2024
Saturday Jun 01, 2024
In this episode, Jeff Cohen, a board member of J4J discusses the organization today and how it has changed from its early days of street evangelism. You don't want to miss it!

Saturday May 18, 2024
Ep. 0012 - Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage - Part 3
Saturday May 18, 2024
Saturday May 18, 2024
In this third installment of a 3-part series, we discuss the idea of Jewish marriage and divorce with Rabbi Russ Resnik of the UMJC. Rabbi Resnik is an expert on this topic with a wealth of information to share. Click now to listen!

Sunday May 05, 2024
Ep. 0011 - Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage - Part 2
Sunday May 05, 2024
Sunday May 05, 2024
In this second of a 3-part series, we discuss the idea of Jewish divorce. Find out the various causes of divorce. Learn why Orthodox Jews have such a low divorce rate and what they can teach Messianic Jews about staying married. Join us!

Monday Apr 22, 2024
Ep. 0010 - The Chametz King
Monday Apr 22, 2024
Monday Apr 22, 2024
In this episode we take a light-hearted look at Passover and try to give our listeners some ideas with regard to preparing for it and celebrating it. Also, our Wall of Weird topic pokes fun at some strange teachings related to the recent eclipse. Join Us!

Sunday Apr 07, 2024
Ep. 0009 - Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage - Part 1
Sunday Apr 07, 2024
Sunday Apr 07, 2024
In this first of a 3-part series, we discuss the idea of Jewish marriage. Come learn about the three stages of marriage - erusin, kiddushin, and nissuin. Find out what a ketubah is and how it protects the bride from potential abuse, as well as how Messianic Judaism could transform this important document from being a wall ornament to an actual legal contract recognized by secular courts.

Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Ep. 0008 - Booze in the Synagogue
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Did you know that grape fermentation began in the Caucasus Mountains around 8,000 BC, near Mount Ararat. Wine and wooly mammoths might have coexisted!
In this episode, we address a number of questions. Is it permitted? If so, why? Is this a domain where we should unhitch ourselves from Christian temperance culture? Wherever you stand on this issue, don't miss this riveting episode.