Release DATE: April 8, 2026 In this episode, we dive into the book of Judges and the unlikely rise of a hesitant leader called to something greater. Gideon struggles and doubts himself with taking on the mantle of leadership, but he gets the courage to step up and lead. We explore this ancient story of courage and transformation and the marvel superhero whose character faces similar doubts about leadership and who shares a strategic mindset.   The theme music for Torah Smash!

Release DATE: March 25, 2026 What’s in a name? In this episode, we explore the story from Genesis when Jacob’s name is changed to Israel. We look at a recent superhero show in which the characters discover new versions of themselves, and that is often accompanied by some new type of recognition. From the stories of our ancestors to the stories of today’s superheroes, we explore how these groundbreaking moments in our lives define us.   The theme music for Torah Smash! was cre

Release DATE: December 3, 2025 The Torah says they no sorceress shall live, but what is its take on scientists? In this episode, we explore the tension between magic and science and the thin line that can exist between our understanding of both. Using a certain marvel metal hero, we dive into what counts as “magic” in the first place. From Shabbat science to Pharoah’s magicians, we examine faith’s role in magic and that sometimes the strongest force in the world isn’t magic o

Release DATE: October 8, 2025 Psalm 23 talks about walking through the shadow of death. Let’s walk into it together. In this episode, we...

Release DATE: September 25, 2025 As we reflect during this High Holy Day season, we’re diving into the Jewish concept of teshuva—turning,...

Release DATE: September 10, 2025 Finally, there was pretty strong Jewish representation in a Marvel movie! In this episode, we venture...

Release DATE: July 30, 2025 Time to suit up as we take a daring dive into Pirkei Avot 1:10. From the streets to the courtroom, we unpack...

Release DATE: January 15, 2025 We are thrilled to welcome the first character from the Marvel Cinematic Universe to join us on Torah...

Release DATE: October 9, 2024 The upcoming Captain America movie will include the first live action portrayal of the Israeli superhero...

Release DATE: August 28, 2024 There are so many people in our world who are making the world a better place. Judaism calls them lamed...

Release DATE: July 3, 2024 In this episode, our guest host, Joel Swedlove, leads our team through a quote quote from a rabbi with a funny...

Release DATE: April 10, 2024 Passover is around the corner, so of course, we will look at the hero who, to avoid the destruction of his...

Release DATE: March 13, 2024 Purim is around the corner (some may say it’s around three corners) and throughout the holiday we disguise...

Release DATE: February 14, 2024 Judaism encourages us to ask questions. In this episode, we try to answer Marvel’s biggest question of...

Release DATE: January 31, 2024 Our Jewish history has been passed down through the generations and some experts may say that has made us...

Release DATE: January 17, 2024 You may have grown up hearing the story of Samson, whose strength was connected to his hair. Did you know...

Release DATE: December 20, 2023 In this episode, we timeslip between Loki, the TVA, and Nineveh with our guest, Josh Edelglass. We go...

Release DATE: August 16, 2023 In this episode, we explore the converging and diverging realities of Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse...

Release DATE: August 2, 2023 Think back to the families that came before us: Abraham and Sarah; Rebecca and Isaac; Jacob, Leah, Rachel,...

Release DATE: June 7, 2023 In this episode, we are joined by Terry Wunder as we explore the recent dive into Marvel’s quantum realm and...