The Johan Rene Podcast
The Johan Rene Podcast
Johan Rene Schaper
Johan René, a Dutch convert to Judaism, delves into the topics of the philosophy of religion, historical methodology, and the service of Hashem.
Abulafia & Jazz, the Kabbalah of Combinations (with Jason Caplan)
I am talking to musician Jason Caplan about his approach to Abulafian Mysticism and Music.
Jul 1, 2021
36 min
Rav Shagar & Postmodernism (with Levi Morrow)
Talking about the philosophy of the late Rabbi Shimon Gershon Rosenberg ztzl with Levi Morrow.
Jan 17, 2021
1 hr 15 min
Chanukah! Why isn't the book of Maccabees in the Hebrew Bible? With Prof. Malka Simkovich
After shamelessly stuffing my face with Chanukah donuts I unapologetically explored second temple Judaism(s) with Prof. Malka Simkovich, author of 'Discovering Second Temple Literature: The Stories and Scriptures That Shaped Early Judaism'
Dec 16, 2020
47 min
Analyze This! Analytic Philosophy and the existence of God (With Dr. Tyron Goldschmidt)
Joined by philosopher and author Dr. Tyron Goldschmidt we talk Analytical Philosophy of Judaism and discuss both strengths and weaknesses of a couple (or so) arguments for God.
Dec 2, 2020
1 hr 23 min
The Jewish-Muslim Interfaith Kumzitz (with Reb Lee Weissman)
Schmoozing about Jewish Muslim relations with Chassidic Interfaith dialoguer Lee Weissman.
Aug 31, 2020
53 min
The perplexingly strong hand of Maimonidean primacy (with Mordehai Ish Yemini)
Has Judaism strayed? According to my guest, a Maimonidean par excellence, it has. We talk the importance of Maimonides, the need for recomiting to Judaisms primary sources, and the rejection of Kabbalah.
Aug 18, 2020
1 hr 6 min
Struggling with Emunah (With Rabbi Pesach Sommer)
Joined by Rabbi Pesach Sommer, we talk about the personal and intellectual struggles with the truth of Judaism.
Aug 6, 2020
58 min
On Being Unconventional within Orthodox Convention (with Misha Lindenberg)
Being an out-of-the-box individual in the conformist frum community can be a challenge. Challenge accepted. Joined by my teacher and friend Misha Lindenberg.
Aug 2, 2020
1 hr 1 min
Who am I?
"Getting to know you/getting to know all about you." In this brief episode, my wife interviews me about my upbringing and how I got to where I am today. We discuss growing up in the Netherlands School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, playing Thor, being Gothic, and meeting my very first Jews at a bar on Friday night.
Jun 24, 2020
29 min