September 14, 2022
Torah Smash! The Podcast for Nerdy Jews
Episode 11 - Movie Midrash: Iyov and Thunder
We proudly present our second Movie Midrash episode! Join us as we review the recently released Thor: Love and Thunder, and discover which biblical character’s story has immense similarity to one of the main characters in this newest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
00:00:53 - Initial Reactions to Thor 4
00:08:33 - The perceptions of gods in this film
00:11:17 - The man who loses everything
00:12:50 - Job’s influence in Love and Thunder
00:13:57 - Job’s first two discussion questions
00:24:18 - How is suffering explained?
00:39:35 - The role of the accuser
00:40:30 - Love comes in many forms
This episode is supported in part by Magnetic Shul, which is a tech-free, self-contained box with a synagogue background and magnets of the people and props we encounter at shul. The color sets invite children to play and create their own stories while at services or whenever MagneticShul is brought out.
MagneticShul makes a wonderful addition to synagogues. MagneticShul is an educational tool used by all ages: free play, structured barrier games, stop motion animation, or just retelling the synagogue experience. For parents, MagneticShul is a wonderful tool for their children to discover the synagogue through developmentally appropriate play. It is portable and can be enjoyed both on the road, while driving or in the comfort of your own home or at synagogue. Ultimately, MagneticShul is where kids play to pray.
MagneticShul is the brainchild of educator Justin Sakofs. The project was incubated through the PresenTense Global Institute with magnets produced in Israel, the tins are printed in China and assembled by the clients of Keshet in Chicago.
To learn more about MagneticShul visit www.magneticshul.com or contact its creator at justin@magneticshul.com.
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