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The Shema Podcast for the Perplexed

Dan Kullman
Torah
Judaism
Hashem
Avraham
Spirituality
Spiritual Growth
Anti-Semitism
Talmud
Community
Merkavah
Purim
Baal Hasulam
Shavuos
Yaakov
Mount Sinai
Holocaust
Chana Ahuva
Mishnah
Pesach
Chesed

Focused on practical spiritual growth, this podcast explores Jewish wisdom through real-life experience and thoughtful conversations, helping listeners build clarity, resilience, and deeper meaning in their lives.

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Recent Guests

Rabbi Michael Cohen
Rabbi and teacher featured in the Strive for Truth series
The Shema Podcast for the Perplexed
Episode: Episode 13: Mistaking the Visible for the Real
Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe
Rabbinic scholar
The Shema Podcast for the Perplexed
Episode: The System of Tefillah with Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe – Part 1
Rabbi Pill
Rabbi Pill, guest on topic of Shabbos and imagination
Episode: Redeeming the Imagination through Shabbos with Rabbi Pill
Rabbi Daniel Rowe
Senior lecturer at ACE Global in Israel
ACE Global in Israel
Episode: The Nature of Our Relationship with Eisav and Yishmael with Rabbi Daniel Rowe
Rabbi Yaakov Klein
Rabbi, author, speaker; focus on Jewish mysticism and spiritual leadership
Unknown (guest on episode)
Episode: Becoming a Nation of Priests with Rabbi Yaakov Klein
Dr. Berel Epstein
Physicist and Torah scholar who wrote Emunah and Physics
Independent researcher / Physics and Torah education
Episode: When Science Meets Sinai: A Conservation with Dr. Berel Leib Epstein
Rabbi Gershon Meisel
Rabbi invited to discuss Yesod, Yosef HaTzaddik, and Merkavah
Rabbi
Episode: Yosef HaTzaddik the Merkavah of Yesod with Rabbi Gershon Meisel
Shlomo Pill
Rabbi, expert on Halacha and conversions
Rabbinical authority
Episode: The Halacha of Conversion: What the Torah Really Says with Rabbi Pill
Rabbi Busco
Rabbi and speaker on topics of masculinity and femininity within Judaism
Episode: The Fractal Nature of Masculinity and Femininity

Hosts

Rob
Host of the show with a focus on practical spiritual growth and community engagement.
Dan Coleman
Co-host, questions with a thoughtful, practical approach to Jewish wisdom and modern life.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 44 ratings
  • Life Changing

    If you’re interested in learning about authentic Judaism, or want to continue growing in your practice of Judaism, Dan’s podcast is a must listen.

    The format is so unique. It could be called, “All I wished I had learned about Judaism growing up” (but “The Shema Podcast” has a better ring to it, I suppose).

    The podcast helped me so much in my understanding and practice of our beautiful tradition. I’m confident it will do the same for you if you give it a shot.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DeeBeeAlabama
    United States5 months ago
  • A must listen

    This podcast was good from the first episode. It is only getting better. Dan is smart and genuine. His guest are amazing. I am better for listening to this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jonah Akivah ben Avraham
    United States9 months ago
  • Life Changing

    If you’re interested in learning about authentic Judaism, or want to continue growing in your practice of Judaism, Dan’s podcast is a must listen.

    The format is so unique. It could be called, “All I wished I had learned about Judaism in school” (but “The Shema Podcast has a better ring to it, I suppose).

    The podcast helped me so much in my understanding and practice of our beautiful tradition. I’m confident it will do the same for you if you give it a shot.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dbb4ua
    United States2 years ago
  • Love the podcast.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    cheesahunter
    2 years ago
  • Interview with author Betty Givin, of FINDING THE HIDDEN SPARKS…WOW!

    Am listening to Betty Givin being interviewed by Dan, and this is marvelous information. Thank you so much for this!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PR😂
    United States2 years ago

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Guests consistently elevate the conversation with rigorous yet accessible discussions.
The show is praised for blending traditional sources with modern life applications.
Many reviewers highlight the thoughtful, humble tone and meaningful takeaways.
Listeners appreciate the host's approachable depth and practical insights.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 14: From Theory to Transformation
Q: How would you differentiate coaching based on these teachings from other approaches?
Coaching begins with recognizing that people already possess inherent wholeness and divinity, and helps them uncover and align with that truth, while creating awareness of what blocks happiness, then guiding intentional action to reframe identity and outcomes.
Dovid HaMelech as the Merkavah of Malchus with Rabbi Gershon Meisel
Q: Do I have that right? Or do you need to correct me there?
The episode will explore a dual approach where Malchus requires engagement with another being and a shift from internal to relational kingliness, emphasizing that true kingship is realized through serving and bonding with others, not merely ruling over them.
Nisan: Growth Through the Tension of Tohu and Tikkun
Q: What role does speech play in Nissan's energy?
Speech is the medium through which Nissan's energy is expressed; telling and discussing the story of the Seder, sharing insights, and building communal understanding are central to realizing collective identity.
Nisan: Growth Through the Tension of Tohu and Tikkun
Q: What makes Nissan a unique starting point compared to other months in the year?
Nissan is unique because it marks an inherent, birth-like status within the Jewish people, where renewal and newness are built into the collective identity, rather than earned through merit alone.
Nisan: Growth Through the Tension of Tohu and Tikkun
Q: How do we reconcile the pull between individual responsibility and collective growth within Nissan?
The hosts explain that individual growth always occurs in a social context; personal improvement elevates the entire community, and the collective framework provides a structure that enables personal expression to thrive without flattening individuality.

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1. Rabbi Michael Cohen
2. Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe
3. Rabbi Pill
4. Rabbi Daniel Rowe
5. Rabbi Yaakov Klein
6. Dr. Berel Epstein
7. Rabbi Gershon Meisel
8. Shlomo Pill

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