Torah Smash! The Podcast for Nerdy Jews
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Torah Smash! The Podcast for Nerdy Jews
Episode 2 - Marvelous Mensch
May 25, 2022
Torah Smash! The Podcast for Nerdy Jews
Episode 2: Marvelous Mensch
We discern the true meaning of the word "mensch" outside of its pop culture definition. Join us as we reveal which popular character from a recent record-breaking blockbuster movie encompasses this true definition of how to behave in the world.
00:00:51 - Barak’s favorite word in Jewish culture
00:03:34 - Spoiler alert for Spiderman: No Way Home
00:04:22 - Conversation at F.E.A.S.T.
00:07:01 - With great power comes great responsibility
00:10:32 - The “surprise guests” are people, too
00:14:20 - Walking away with just a coffee
00:20:29 - Just a person, but never alone
00:24:00 - Daredevil and more movie talk
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