<![CDATA[Body & Soul / Rabbi Alexander Seinfeld]]> 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

]]> https://jewishpodcasts.fm/torahhealth https://s3.jewishpodcasts.fm/img/1025/1634312268434__CoverD-2-podcast.jpg Body & Soul / Rabbi Alexander Seinfeld https://jewishpodcasts.fm/torahhealth JewishPodcasts.fm Sat, 01 Aug 2026 05:06:13 GMT Fri, 15 Oct 2021 14:07:00 GMT 60 The Torah Path to Food, Fitness, and a Healthy Life JewishPodcasts.fm <h3><strong><em>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?</em></strong></h3> <p><strong><em>What wisdom can the Torah provide for creating healthier habits?</em></strong></p> <p><strong><em>Featuring 3,000 years of Jewish wisdom supplemented by modern evidence-based medical knowledge.</em></strong></p> <p><strong><em>Please send questions, comments, and feedback to </em></strong><a href='mailto:bodysoul@jsli.org' target='_self'><strong><em>bodyandsoul@jsli.org</em></strong></a>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><em>For further information, please visit </em></strong><a href='http://jsli.org/bodysoul/' target='_blank'><strong><em>http://jsli.org/bodysoul/</em></strong></a><strong><em> and </em></strong><a href='http://jsli.org/food-literacy/' target='_blank'><strong><em>http://jsli.org/food-literacy/</em></strong></a><strong><em>.</em></strong>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style='font-size: 9pt;font-family: Arial;'><strong><em>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.</em></strong></span>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style='color: black;background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-size: 14px;font-family: Arial;'><strong>Ninety-nine percent die before their time due to neglecting their health.</strong></span> <span style='color: black;background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-size: 14px;font-family: Arial;'><strong><em>Midrash Rabba</em></strong></span></p> no info@jewishpodcasts.org Alexander Seinfeld Alexander Seinfeld info@jewishpodcasts.org <![CDATA[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.

]]> https://jewishpodcasts.fm/torahhealth/34001 jewish_podcasts_guid_34001 Mon, 21 Mar 2022 22:24:22 GMT Alexander Seinfeld no 1 00:11:03 <![CDATA[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?

]]> https://jewishpodcasts.fm/torahhealth/33618 jewish_podcasts_guid_33618 Mon, 14 Mar 2022 13:33:42 GMT Alexander Seinfeld no 1 00:11:44 <![CDATA[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?

]]> https://jewishpodcasts.fm/torahhealth/33253 jewish_podcasts_guid_33253 Mon, 07 Mar 2022 00:05:05 GMT Alexander Seinfeld no 1 00:07:55 <![CDATA[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.

]]> https://jewishpodcasts.fm/torahhealth/32953 jewish_podcasts_guid_32953 Sun, 27 Feb 2022 22:54:34 GMT Alexander Seinfeld no 1 00:08:38 <![CDATA[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.

]]> https://jewishpodcasts.fm/torahhealth/32538 jewish_podcasts_guid_32538 Mon, 21 Feb 2022 00:14:19 GMT Alexander Seinfeld no 1 00:07:35 <![CDATA[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.

]]> https://jewishpodcasts.fm/torahhealth/32229 jewish_podcasts_guid_32229 Mon, 14 Feb 2022 16:43:52 GMT Alexander Seinfeld no 1 00:11:25 <![CDATA[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.

]]> https://jewishpodcasts.fm/torahhealth/31850 jewish_podcasts_guid_31850 Mon, 07 Feb 2022 03:16:45 GMT Alexander Seinfeld no 1 00:07:52 <![CDATA[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.

]]> https://jewishpodcasts.fm/torahhealth/31492 jewish_podcasts_guid_31492 Mon, 31 Jan 2022 02:02:47 GMT Alexander Seinfeld no 1 00:05:02 <![CDATA[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.

]]> https://jewishpodcasts.fm/torahhealth/31065 jewish_podcasts_guid_31065 Mon, 24 Jan 2022 03:31:01 GMT Alexander Seinfeld no 1 00:07:36 <![CDATA[The Eighty Percent Rule]]> Rambam's wisdom on how to avoid many diseases is all about self-control. Can you do it?

]]> https://jewishpodcasts.fm/torahhealth/30508 jewish_podcasts_guid_30508 Sun, 16 Jan 2022 23:14:07 GMT Alexander Seinfeld no 1 00:06:00 <![CDATA[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....

]]> https://jewishpodcasts.fm/torahhealth/28842 jewish_podcasts_guid_28842 Sun, 09 Jan 2022 22:23:44 GMT Alexander Seinfeld no 1 00:08:00 <![CDATA[Episode 11: A Drop of Golden Sun?]]> What's the deal with vitamin supplements? Do they matter? 

]]> https://jewishpodcasts.fm/torahhealth/28524 jewish_podcasts_guid_28524 Sun, 02 Jan 2022 22:40:56 GMT Alexander Seinfeld no 1 00:09:34 <![CDATA[Episode 10: It's a Mitzvah to Eat ____ ?]]> We've spoken a lot about what not to eat... but what yes to eat?

]]> https://jewishpodcasts.fm/torahhealth/28144 jewish_podcasts_guid_28144 Sun, 26 Dec 2021 22:10:00 GMT Alexander Seinfeld no 1 00:07:33 <![CDATA[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?

]]> https://jewishpodcasts.fm/torahhealth/27766 jewish_podcasts_guid_27766 Sun, 19 Dec 2021 23:13:00 GMT Alexander Seinfeld no 1 00:06:59 <![CDATA[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.

]]> https://jewishpodcasts.fm/torahhealth/27449 jewish_podcasts_guid_27449 Sun, 12 Dec 2021 20:12:44 GMT Alexander Seinfeld no 1 00:05:40 <![CDATA[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.

]]> https://jewishpodcasts.fm/torahhealth/27073 jewish_podcasts_guid_27073 Sun, 05 Dec 2021 20:57:35 GMT Alexander Seinfeld no 1 00:07:50 <![CDATA[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. 

]]> https://jewishpodcasts.fm/torahhealth/26838 jewish_podcasts_guid_26838 Mon, 29 Nov 2021 00:42:39 GMT Alexander Seinfeld no 1 00:05:40 <![CDATA[Episode 5: The Spirituality of Sugar]]> We know that too much added sugar can be unhealthy, but what does the Torah say about it?

]]> https://jewishpodcasts.fm/torahhealth/26570 jewish_podcasts_guid_26570 Sun, 21 Nov 2021 21:28:57 GMT Alexander Seinfeld no 1 00:07:10 <![CDATA[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.

]]> https://jewishpodcasts.fm/torahhealth/26284 jewish_podcasts_guid_26284 Sun, 14 Nov 2021 21:50:18 GMT Alexander Seinfeld no 1 00:08:07 <![CDATA[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.

]]> https://jewishpodcasts.fm/torahhealth/25882 jewish_podcasts_guid_25882 Sun, 07 Nov 2021 20:59:18 GMT Alexander Seinfeld no 1 00:07:54 <![CDATA[Betselem or Beheima?]]> Why is it so hard to change unhealthy habits? The secret is revealed in the first mitzvah in the Torah.

To receive updates on future episodes or the forthcoming book, visit http://torahhealth.org/

]]> https://jewishpodcasts.fm/torahhealth/25564 jewish_podcasts_guid_25564 Mon, 01 Nov 2021 15:23:03 GMT Alexander Seinfeld no 1 00:08:36 <![CDATA[Introduction: Why Body & Soul?]]> What does the Torah have to do with health and fitness? Why do we need a 'Torah health and fitness'?

A person can only reach their fullest spiritual potential if they are physically strong (per the Talmud, Shabbat 92a.) - Rav Shimshon Raphael Hirsch

]]> https://jewishpodcasts.fm/torahhealth/24577 jewish_podcasts_guid_24577 Sun, 24 Oct 2021 23:25:45 GMT Alexander Seinfeld no 1 00:06:13