Should Orthodox Jews Love Sports? (A BeEzrat HaShem Inc Film)

null 00:00:00 Intoduction 00:00:13 Origins of Sports: Sparta and Anti-Torah 00:00:53 Sports as Modern Colosseum: A Continuation of Sparta 00:01:17 The Allure of Sports and Fanaticism 00:01:47 Becoming a Fan: Investment and Distraction 00:02:41 Sports Addiction and Focus on Torah 00:03:02 Playing vs. Watching Sports: Permissibility 00:03:24 Fanaticism as Avodah Zarah: Obsession and Blame 00:03:52 The Dangers of Sports Obsession: Idolatry 00:04:20 Emotional Investment and Questioning God 00:05:01 TV, Sports, and Avodah Zarah: Protecting the Mind