# Rabbi Explains: Eating, Exercise, and Entertainment in Judaism - Rabbi Ari Enkin

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Podcast: [Moral Edge](https://stenobird.com/podcast/moral-edge-7851128)
Published: 2026-07-06T15:42:07+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moral-edge/episodes/Rabbi-Explains-Eating--Exercise--and-Entertainment-in-Judaism---Rabbi-Ari-Enkin-e3lmbfr
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The Rabbi Says on Moral Edge continues the A to Z Series with Rabbi Ari Enkin, this time exploring eating, exercise, and entertainment in Judaism. Rabbi Enkin breaks down why food is so central to Jewish life, what Judaism says about overeating and self-control, why exercise can be a Torah value, and how entertainment can be kosher without becoming empty or vulgar. From Shabbos meals and Chinese buffets to workouts, comedy, movies, and family fun, this episode shows how Judaism brings holiness into the most normal parts of life. For more inspiring Moral Edge podcasts, click here to subscribe on YouTube .

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