Set Apart

In the third and final part of our series on the Second Temple Period we explore the rather mysterious Essene sect. Actually, for such a mysterious group, we seem to know a lot about them... or do we? Come see for yourself whether the Essenes are legend, history, or perhaps a bit of both. Set Apart is a talk/music radio show covering issues related to religion and how we live as people of faith in the modern world, predominantly from a traditional Jewish perspective. It airs every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. CT on KEOS 89.1 FM College Station/Bryan, TX. If you are out of range of the station, you can listen to the show on your favorite radio app or on http://keos.org/. You can also visit the show's website at https://setapartradio.com/. #essene #secondtemple #deadseascrolls

It seems like the term "tikkun olam" has been on a lot of people's lips lately: some people love it, some are sick to death of it, and many don't even know what it means. In this episode we take a look at the history of the term, how its meaning has evolved over time, and the current controversy surrounding its sudden popularity. Set Apart is a talk/music radio show covering issues related to religion and how we live as people of faith in the modern world, predominantly from a traditional Jewish perspective. It airs every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. CT on KEOS 89.1 FM College Station/Bryan, TX. If you are out of range of the station, you can listen to the show on your favorite radio app or on http://keos.org/. You can also visit the show's website at https://setapartradio.com/. #tikkunolam #socialjustice #tzedakah

In a belated Valentine's Day episode, we discuss the love life of Rabbi Akiva ben Yosef, Chief of the Sages. He and his wife, Rachel, dealt with most unusual events throughout their marriage, but nevertheless rose to become one of Judaism's most admired couples. We'll see what their story can teach us about life, love, and Torah. Set Apart is a talk/music radio show covering issues related to religion and how we live as people of faith in the modern world, predominantly from a traditional Jewish perspective. It airs every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. CT on KEOS 89.1 FM College Station/Bryan, TX. If you are out of range of the station, you can listen to the show on your favorite radio app or on http://keos.org/​. You can also visit the show's website at https://setapartradio.com/​. #AkivaandRachel #romance #love

The first episode of Set Apart! This covers an introduction to the show, thoughts on Noah and his vineyard, and This Week in Jewish history. Set Apart is a talk/music radio show covering issues related to religion and how we live as people of faith in the modern world, predominantly from a traditional Jewish perspective. It airs every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. CT on KEOS 89.1 FM College Station/Bryan, TX. If you are out of range of the station, you can listen to the show on your favorite radio app or on http://keos.org/. You can also visit the show's website at https://setapartradio.com/. #Judaism #Noah #setapart

Whether online or in the streets, much has been said about the "Forbidden Chapter"... Isaiah 53, which is held to have been long banned from synagogues across the globe due to its overt Christological message. But is there any truth to this legend? The answer is "no," but it's also more complicated than it initially seems. In this episode we explore the claims of the Forbidden Chapter myth, the reasons as to why it's false, and the potential origins of this new, but quickly spreading, defamation. Set Apart is a podcast covering issues related to religion and how we live as people of faith in the modern world, predominantly from a traditional Jewish perspective. Subscribe to get the latest updates. For more, visit the show's website at https://setapartradio.com/​​​​. #ForbiddenChapter #prophecy #Isaiah53coverup

We continue our month-long series on "spooky" folklore by discussing vampires and other bloodsuckers in the Jewish tradition. Who are they? Where did they come from? Are they even real, or just superstitious influence from other nations? We explore all of these questions in this week's episode. Set Apart is a talk/music radio show covering issues related to religion and how we live as people of faith in the modern world, predominantly from a traditional Jewish perspective. It airs every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. CT on KEOS 89.1 FM College Station/Bryan, TX. If you are out of range of the station, you can listen to the show on your favorite radio app or on http://keos.org/. You can also visit the show's website at https://setapartradio.com/. #vampire #jewishfolklore #estrie

In part one of our series on the second temple Jewish sects we discuss the Sadducees, the priestly, aristocratic class that controlled the temple. Who were they? Where did they come from? What did they believe? Whatever happened to them? We explore the life and times of this controversial and often reviled sect of ancient Israel. Set Apart is a talk/music radio show covering issues related to religion and how we live as people of faith in the modern world, predominantly from a traditional Jewish perspective. It airs every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. CT on KEOS 89.1 FM College Station/Bryan, TX. If you are out of range of the station, you can listen to the show on your favorite radio app or on http://keos.org/. You can also visit the show's website at https://setapartradio.com/. #sadducee #secondtemple #karaite

We all know that thanking Hashem is a good thing, but are there times when it's inappropriate? This week we discuss the concept of giving blessings in vain: how it happens, why it's a problem, and what we can do about it. Set Apart is a podcast covering issues related to religion and how we live as people of faith in the modern world, predominantly from a traditional Jewish perspective. Subscribe to get the latest updates. For more, visit the show's website at https://setapartradio.com/​​​​. #berachahlevatalah #blessinginvain #brachot

The Devil has been an object of fascination, fear, and scorn for thousands of years. In fact, almost every culture has some awareness of him based on Abrahamic tradition. But does Judaism share this popular view? Today we discuss the role of Satan in the Jewish tradition: who he is, what he can do, and—most importantly—WHY he exists. Set Apart is a talk/music radio show covering issues related to religion and how we live as people of faith in the modern world, predominantly from a traditional Jewish perspective. It airs every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. CT on KEOS 89.1 FM College Station/Bryan, TX. If you are out of range of the station, you can listen to the show on your favorite radio app or on http://keos.org/​​​​. You can also visit the show's website at https://setapartradio.com/​​​​. #satan #devil #judaism

As the Pesach season is upon us, we pause to reflect on some of the meanings behind the holiday. This week we discuss the often mentioned, yet little understood, concept of the Passover lamb. Why was a lamb's blood commanded to be put upon the Hebrews' doorways? What is the purpose of the Passover sacrifice? Why do we not continue to offer one today? The answers may be a little deeper than you think, and shed greater light on the details of one of Judaism's holiest festivals. Set Apart is a talk/music radio show covering issues related to religion and how we live as people of faith in the modern world, predominantly from a traditional Jewish perspective. It airs every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. CT on KEOS 89.1 FM College Station/Bryan, TX. If you are out of range of the station, you can listen to the show on your favorite radio app or on http://keos.org/​​. You can also visit the show's website at https://setapartradio.com/​​. #Pesach #passoverlamb #Mitzrayim

Many of us may be used to watching what we say, but it's easy to forget that sometimes it's better to say nothing at all. In this episode we look at what the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch has to say about when it is a good time to speak, and when it is better to just keep our mouths shut. Also, Jewish News and This Week in Jewish History. Set Apart is a talk/music radio show covering issues related to religion and how we live as people of faith in the modern world, predominantly from a traditional Jewish perspective. It airs every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. CT on KEOS 89.1 FM College Station/Bryan, TX. If you are out of range of the station, you can listen to the show on your favorite radio app or on http://keos.org/. You can also visit the show's website at https://setapartradio.com/. #KitzurShulchanAruch #gossip #ideltalk

The storming of the U.S. Capitol last week was a shock to the entire nation... but perhaps it should not have been. This week we discuss some of the attitudes and institutes of Judean society leading up to the Roman Siege of Jerusalem and the fall of the Second Temple, along with what we can learn from the mistakes of the past. Set Apart is a talk/music radio show covering issues related to religion and how we live as people of faith in the modern world, predominantly from a traditional Jewish perspective. It airs every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. CT on KEOS 89.1 FM College Station/Bryan, TX. If you are out of range of the station, you can listen to the show on your favorite radio app or on http://keos.org/. You can also visit the show's website at https://setapartradio.com/. #capitolstorming #secondtemple #baselesshatred

In part two of our series we discuss the Pharisees, the most important and perhaps the most misunderstood of the second temple sects. A favorite of the people and the only class to survive the fall of the temple in 70 CE, why have the Pharisees received such a bad rap? Were they really as bad as we're told? Listen in and judge for yourself! Set Apart is a talk/music radio show covering issues related to religion and how we live as people of faith in the modern world, predominantly from a traditional Jewish perspective. It airs every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. CT on KEOS 89.1 FM College Station/Bryan, TX. If you are out of range of the station, you can listen to the show on your favorite radio app or on http://keos.org/. You can also visit the show's website at https://setapartradio.com/. #pharisee #secondtemple #oraltorah

In this episode we discuss words from Mishlei about accepting discipline and respecting our elders. Also Jewish News and This Week in Jewish History. Set Apart is a talk/music radio show covering issues related to religion and how we live as people of faith in the modern world, predominantly from a traditional Jewish perspective. It airs every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. CT on KEOS 89.1 FM College Station/Bryan, TX. If you are out of range of the station, you can listen to the show on your favorite radio app or on http://keos.org/. You can also visit the show's website at https://setapartradio.com/. #discipline #proverbs #chokhmah

This week we take a dive into the Dead Sea Scrolls, a treasure trove of knowledge from the ancient world. More specifically, we discuss the "Teacher of Righteousness," the mysterious leader of the desert Qumran sect that left us a wealth of information about Judaism in the final days of the Temple. Set Apart is a talk/music radio show covering issues related to religion and how we live as people of faith in the modern world, predominantly from a traditional Jewish perspective. It airs every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. CT on KEOS 89.1 FM College Station/Bryan, TX. If you are out of range of the station, you can listen to the show on your favorite radio app or on http://keos.org/​​​​. You can also visit the show's website at https://setapartradio.com/​​​​. #DeadSeaScrolls #Qumran #TeacherofRighteousness

Last week we looked at the character of Satan from the Jewish perspective, noting the ways in which it differs from the popular interpretation. But where did this popular interpretation come from? Is it something biblical, or does it come from another source? This week we'll discuss some of the various traditions of the ancient world that contributed to the Lucifer/fallen angel legend, and why these ideas—despite what is often claimed—are not backed up in Tanakh. Set Apart is a talk/music radio show covering issues related to religion and how we live as people of faith in the modern world, predominantly from a traditional Jewish perspective. It airs every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. CT on KEOS 89.1 FM College Station/Bryan, TX. If you are out of range of the station, you can listen to the show on your favorite radio app or on http://keos.org/​​​​. You can also visit the show's website at https://setapartradio.com/​​​​. #satan #devil #lucifer

This week we discuss the tragic incident that took place on Mount Meron for Lag BaOmer last Friday, and take a moment for those who lost their lives while celebrating this lesser-known Jewish holiday. We also look at some wisdom from Pirkei Avot regarding the relationship between students and teachers, especially from the student's perspective. Set Apart is a talk/music radio show covering issues related to religion and how we live as people of faith in the modern world, predominantly from a traditional Jewish perspective. It airs every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. CT on KEOS 89.1 FM College Station/Bryan, TX. If you are out of range of the station, you can listen to the show on your favorite radio app or on http://keos.org/​​​​. You can also visit the show's website at https://setapartradio.com/​​​​. #LagBaOmer #education #judaism

Part five of the Ten Commandments series. On its surface, the fifth commandment (to honor one's father and mother) seems exceptionally vague. Not to mention, what is one to do if the actions of our parents are not worthy of honor? This week we'll get to the bottom of what Torah says we should do to honor our parents, and explore some ideas of how to pay tribute to those parents who do not live up to their responsibilities. Set Apart is a talk/music radio show covering issues related to religion and how we live as people of faith in the modern world, predominantly from a traditional Jewish perspective. It airs every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. CT on KEOS 89.1 FM College Station/Bryan, TX. If you are out of range of the station, you can listen to the show on your favorite radio app or on http://keos.org/​. You can also visit the show's website at https://setapartradio.com/​. #TenCommandments #honoringparents #judaism

We've all heard that we shouldn't care what others think of us, and most of the time that's good advice. So when it comes to Jewish law, we shouldn't worry about being righteous in the eyes of men, right? All that matters is that we do what is right in the eyes of Hashem... or maybe not. In this episode we'll take a look at the concept of Marit Ayin ("what appears to the eye") and what the Kitzur has to say about others' perception of our halachic observance. Set Apart is a talk/music radio show covering issues related to religion and how we live as people of faith in the modern world, predominantly from a traditional Jewish perspective. It airs every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. CT on KEOS 89.1 FM College Station/Bryan, TX. If you are out of range of the station, you can listen to the show on your favorite radio app or on http://keos.org/​. You can also visit the show's website at https://setapartradio.com/​. #KitzurShulchanAruch #marisayin #appearanceofsin

We kick off the month of October with the story of the Witch of Endor, Shaul's last mistake that has troubling implications regarding the occult and the afterlife. Set Apart is a talk/music radio show covering issues related to religion and how we live as people of faith in the modern world, predominantly from a traditional Jewish perspective. It airs every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. CT on KEOS 89.1 FM College Station/Bryan, TX. If you are out of range of the station, you can listen to the show on your favorite radio app or on http://keos.org/. You can also visit the show's website at https://setapartradio.com/. #witchcraft #occult #necromancy

When going through times like this it's easy to get caught up in what is going wrong, while forgetting everything that is going right. Today we listen to some words of wisdom about thankfulness from Rabbi Gutman Locks. Also, Jewish News and This Week in Jewish History. Set Apart is a talk/music radio show covering issues related to religion and how we live as people of faith in the modern world, predominantly from a traditional Jewish perspective. It airs every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. CT on KEOS 89.1 FM College Station/Bryan, TX. If you are out of range of the station, you can listen to the show on your favorite radio app or on http://keos.org/. You can also visit the show's website at https://setapartradio.com/. #thankfullness #appreciation #chokhmah

Esau has a bad reputation in Judaism. But is it warranted? The scriptures seem to present a mixed view of Esau’s personality, so why is he so reviled in rabbinic literature? We’ll search for reasons in Tanakh, midrash, and history. Set Apart is a talk/music radio show covering issues related to religion and how we live as people of faith in the modern world, predominantly from a traditional Jewish perspective. It airs every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. CT on KEOS 89.1 FM College Station/Bryan, TX. If you are out of range of the station, you can listen to the show on your favorite radio app or on http://keos.org/. You can also visit the show's website at https://setapartradio.com/. #Esau #edom #Jacob

Jacob's wrestling with a heavenly being at P'niel is a brief but well-known story of the Torah. In this episode we will see what various midrashim have to say about this figure's identity, and what the encounter meant for the future of Israel. Set Apart is a talk/music radio show covering issues related to religion and how we live as people of faith in the modern world, predominantly from a traditional Jewish perspective. It airs every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. CT on KEOS 89.1 FM College Station/Bryan, TX. If you are out of range of the station, you can listen to the show on your favorite radio app or on http://keos.org/. You can also visit the show's website at https://setapartradio.com/. #Jacob #pniel #angels

There’s a new television channel in Israel, and not everyone is happy about it. In this episode we’ll get to the bottom of the Shelanu TV controversy, and why it stands to threaten Christian-Jewish relations in the 21st Century. Set Apart is a talk/music radio show covering issues related to religion and how we live as people of faith in the modern world, predominantly from a traditional Jewish perspective. It airs every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. CT on KEOS 89.1 FM College Station/Bryan, TX. If you are out of range of the station, you can listen to the show on your favorite radio app or on http://keos.org/. You can also visit the show's website at https://setapartradio.com/. #shelanutv #israelmissionaries #messianicjudaism

We all work hard to resist yetzer hara, but what about going the extra mile and abstaining from even those things which are permitted? Is asceticism a reasonable way to live? We'll see what the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch has to say about denying oneself pleasure in the absence of evil. Also, Jewish News and This Week in Jewish History. Set Apart is a talk/music radio show covering issues related to religion and how we live as people of faith in the modern world, predominantly from a traditional Jewish perspective. It airs every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. CT on KEOS 89.1 FM College Station/Bryan, TX. If you are out of range of the station, you can listen to the show on your favorite radio app or on http://keos.org/. You can also visit the show's website at https://setapartradio.com/. #KitzurShulchanAruch #abstinence #moderation