December 3, 2025
Torah Smash! The Podcast for Nerdy Jews
Episode 95 - MagicHeart
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 or tech… it’s heart.
00:00:43 Exodus 22:17
00:06:55 Ironheart
00:08:50 The tension between magic and mythology
00:11:06 The science that’s allowed on Shabbat
00:15:39 Defining magic in Jewish text
00:20:44 Decisions around death
00:27:46 Rir’s decisions with science and magic
00:30:45 Sorceresses in Talmud and Firefly
00:33:46 The Pharaoh's sorcerors
00:37:40 Favorite moments from Ironheart
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