Body & Soul / Rabbi Alexander Seinfeld

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To what extent is a healthy body a Torah issue? How is living a healthy lifestyle good for you? Why is it so hard to achieve?

What wisdom can the Torah provide for creating healthier habits?

Featuring 3,000 years of Jewish wisdom supplemented by modern evidence-based medical knowledge.

Please send questions, comments, and feedback to bodyandsoul@jsli.org

For further information, please visit http://jsli.org/bodysoul/ and http://jsli.org/food-literacy/.

Daniel Grove, MD, is board certified in general internal medicine, critical care, and pulmonology. Rabbi Alexander Seinfeld, PhD, heads Jewish Spiritual Literacy, Inc. (JSLI), a non-profit organization dedicated to revitalizing Jewish education.

Ninety-nine percent die before their time due to neglecting their health. Midrash Rabba

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Episode 22: Something to Chew On
Mar 21 2022
Episode 22: Something to Chew On
The passing of Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky can inspire us to greater diligence even in something as mundane (but remarkably important) as chewing.

Episodes

Episode 22: Something to Chew On
Mar 21 2022
Episode 22: Something to Chew On
The passing of Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky can inspire us to greater diligence even in something as mundane (but remarkably important) as chewing.
Episode 21 - To Indulge or Not to Indulge, That Is the Question!
Mar 14 2022
Episode 21 - To Indulge or Not to Indulge, That Is the Question!
Let's get back to basics: what’s the Torah’s elevator-pitch for health and fitness? What wisdom does the Torah offer about health and fitness that you won't learn anywhere else?
Episode 20 - Healthy ɯᴉɹnԀ! .... Part 1
Mar 7 2022
Episode 20 - Healthy ɯᴉɹnԀ! .... Part 1
Purim is the ultimate holiday of indulgence and gluttony... or is there a different path? Will the real Purim please stand up?
Episode 19: Time For a Review?
Feb 27 2022
Episode 19: Time For a Review?
What do you do when your mind and body are not in sync? When you know what you need to do but you're not doing it? Here are two suggestions.
Episode 18: I'm OK, You're OK Too, But Are You K2?
Feb 21 2022
Episode 18: I'm OK, You're OK Too, But Are You K2?
You know how to keep your muscles strong, but what about your bones? Here's some expert advice you probably never heard before.
Episode 17: Nursing Home Insurance?
Feb 14 2022
Episode 17: Nursing Home Insurance?
Growing old is inevitable; but is growing feeble out of your control? Here's what the Torah and the doctors say about staying fit and strong until ripe old age.
Episode 16: 90,000 Pushups?!
Feb 7 2022
Episode 16: 90,000 Pushups?!
In addition to staying healthy in general, is there a specific mitzvah to keep your muscles strong? Let's start with the most important muscle in the body.
Episode 15: It's a Mitzvah!
Jan 31 2022
Episode 15: It's a Mitzvah!
You know exercise is good for you (and if you don't remember why, listen to Episode 12 - Good News, Bad News). Here are 2 ways to get yourself to do it.
Forty Winks
Jan 24 2022
Forty Winks
Like last week's Eighty Percent Rule, the mitzvah of (and latest research on) a good night's sleep is something worth hearing about even if you think you already know it.
The Eighty Percent Rule
Jan 16 2022
The Eighty Percent Rule
Rambam's wisdom on how to avoid many diseases is all about self-control. Can you do it?
Good News, Bad News
Jan 9 2022
Good News, Bad News
In this episode, timeless wisdom on a few small steps for a person that are a giant leap for good health....
Episode 11: A Drop of Golden Sun?
Jan 2 2022
Episode 11: A Drop of Golden Sun?
What's the deal with vitamin supplements? Do they matter?
Episode 10: It's a Mitzvah to Eat ____ ?
Dec 26 2021
Episode 10: It's a Mitzvah to Eat ____ ?
We've spoken a lot about what not to eat... but what yes to eat?
Do You Guys Have Heaven?
Dec 19 2021
Do You Guys Have Heaven?
Indulgence is such a pleasure ... and not indulging is no fun... Is it really worth the effort to not indulge?
Episode 8: How to Change a Habit
Dec 12 2021
Episode 8: How to Change a Habit
Most people know what habits they need to change, and we all know how hard it is to change. It's a lot easier when guided by Wisdom. With the Chafetz Chaim's approach, you can begin right now.
The Doctor's View
Dec 5 2021
The Doctor's View
Dr. Grove tells us why taking care of your health NOW is so important, what's the number one habit to change ,why it's so hard, and why you should never give up.
Know Thyself: The Foundation of Weight Loss
Nov 29 2021
Know Thyself: The Foundation of Weight Loss
Whether you're Jewish or Greek, most people would either like to lose weight or not gain weight - but it's really hard. Jewish wisdom offers two practical tools to lay the foundation of a healthy body weight.
Episode 5: The Spirituality of Sugar
Nov 21 2021
Episode 5: The Spirituality of Sugar
We know that too much added sugar can be unhealthy, but what does the Torah say about it?
2 Tips to be Healthier Today (that May Save Your Life)
Nov 14 2021
2 Tips to be Healthier Today (that May Save Your Life)
1 motivation and 2 tips on how to eat healthier without making yourself crazy. To send your feedback, to be notified of future episodes, or to help us launch the book, please visit torahhealth.org.
Your Dream Car
Nov 7 2021
Your Dream Car
Sometimes we know what we ought to do, but motivation is hard. Try these 2 tools to turbo-charge your daily motivation.