Space Midrash

By: Jacob Sager
  • Summary

  • Encountering Jewish Civilization throughout the Space Age through philosophy, storytelling, business, and community. Insightful short monologues and meaningful longer interviews led by Jacob Sager. Space Midrash is an inclusive constellation of voices, perspectives, and wisdom which believes in an artful and ethical humanity thriving throughout the cosmos - but we will only become those people if we tell the story of us becoming those people.
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Episodes
  • Shmooze with Mike Simmons: Big Impact Astronomy
    Aug 30 2024
    This page includes, Summary, Questions Asked, Main Points, Timeline, and Trasncript. Scroll down to find what you seek. Episode Summary Stargazing meets social change in this eye-opening episode! Mike Simmons, founder of Astronomers 4 Equity and creator of the upcoming “Big Impact Astronomy” podcast, takes us on a celestial journey from Iran to Ukraine. Discover how looking up at the stars can change lives down here on Earth: Explore the changing face of astronomy: Learn about astronomy as a powerful educational tool: Peek into the future of cosmic outreach: Throughout this conversation, one thing […]
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    46 mins
  • Shmooze with Deana Weibel: Anthropology of Religion in Space & The Ultraview Effect
    Jun 4 2024
    In this fascinating episode of Space Midrash, host Jacob Sager sits down with Deana Weibel, a distinguished professor and anthropologist of religion. They explore the intersection of faith, anthropology, and human spaceflight. ✨ Deana shares her unique insights on how religion adapts to the challenges and opportunities of space exploration, revealing the unexpected item she would bring to space. This conversation delves into the ethical questions of space travel, the transformative experiences of astronauts, and the future of religious practices in off-world societies.
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    50 mins
  • Shmooze with WeSpace & Guests: Artful Risks and Lunar Legacies
    May 20 2024
    Join Jacob Sager on "Space Midrash" with guests Yifat Feffer, Dr. Kathy Laurini, Professor Dan Blumberg, and Yigal Harel as they discuss WeSpace Technologies' lunar hoppers, the evolving space economy, and the future of lunar missions. This episode explores the intersection of art and space, the potential of cislunar economies, and the ethical implications of space exploration. Tune in for insights on international collaboration and the visionary projects shaping the future of space exploration.
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    51 mins

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