The Jewish Living Podcast

Chanie Kirschner, homeschool mom and creator of the Gesher Judaic Studies Program, joins us to discuss how her program helps families choosing to home school. Gesher can be found at: https://gesherprogram.com/ https://gesher.thinkific.com/ https://mamaneedsrecess.com/ https://www.facebook.com/gesherprogram/ https://www.instagram.com/gesherprogram/

Rabbi Yoel Schonfeld & Rabbi Yaakov Menken of the Coalition for Jewish Values join us to discuss why their organization is necessary, what its goals are, and the role of Orthodox Jews in politics. The Coalition for Jewish Values can be found at: https://coalitionforjewishvalues.org/ https://www.facebook.com/jewishvalues https://twitter.com/cjvalues https://www.instagram.com/cjvalues/

Rabbi Johnny Solomon joins us to discuss his role as The Virtual Rabbi, what kinds of shailas he may be dealing with, and what he thinks the future of virtual rabbanus looks like. Rabbi Johnny Solomon can be found at: https://rabbijohnnysolomon.com/ https://www.facebook.com/virtualrabbi https://www.instagram.com/rabbijohnnysolomon/ You can find the RZ Weekly podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rz-weekly/id1450263541 or wherever you get your podcasts.

Bella Silber joins us to discuss her thoughts about the recent asifa for women regarding the dangers of the internet, the tone of the event, and if this asifa will be more successful than the last one.

Eli Gerstner joins us to discuss his history as a singer, composer, and producer, as well as where he thinks the future of Jewish music is headed. Eli's music can be found at all the usual places where you get your music, as well as at egproductions.net

Health coach and recipe developer Rorie Weisberg joins us to discuss how you can make your cooking more healthy, as well as her new cookbook, "Food You Love: That Loves You Back" Rorie can be found at: https://fullnfree.com/ https://www.instagram.com/fullnfree/ The "Food You Love: That Loves You Back" cookbook is available at your local Jewish bookstore, as well as at: https://www.amazon.com/Food-You-Love-That-Loves/dp/1422630978/ https://www.artscroll.com/Books/9781422630976.html

Rabbi Marty Katz, Executive Vice President of Just One Life, joins us to discuss Just One Life's work supporting pregnant women in crisis, how their model is successful, and whether or not this model is replicable in America. More about Just One Life can be found at: https://justonelife.org/ https://twitter.com/justonelife_il https://www.facebook.com/JustOneLifeIsrael/ https://www.instagram.com/justonelifeisrael/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcvm9ym3f3hNJ2NDKnP9WOw

Gideon Taylor, CEO of the JCRC, joins us for an inside look at this year's Celebrate Israel Parade. The Celebrate Israel Parade is scheduled for Sunday, May 22, 2022 from 11:30am - 4pm. More information about the Celebrate Israel Parade can be found at: https://celebrateisraelny.org/ https://www.facebook.com/CelebrateIsraelParade https://www.instagram.com/jcrcny_celebrateisrael/ https://www.twitter.com/CelebrateIsrael The JCRC can be found at: https://www.jcrcny.org/ https://www.facebook.com/JCRCNY https://twitter.com/jcrcny

Productivity coach Avi Friedman joins us to discuss time management, procrastination, and some practical things that we can do about them. Avi can be found at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/avithemft https://www.instagram.com/managedminds/

Health coach Miriam Kahn returns to the podcast to discuss some habits and strategies for keeping healthy all throughout Pesach. Miriam can be found at: https://www.instagram.com/miriamkahnhealth https://www.facebook.com/miriamkahnrn

In this special episode, Abie Rotenberg joins us to discuss his newest album, Journeys Volume 5, as well as a glimpse behind what goes into creating so many songs that we have come to know and love. Journeys- Volume 5 is available wherever you get your music https://mostlymusic.com/products/journeys-volume-5

Dr. Nachi Felt, a psychologist specializing in ADHD, joins us to discuss how ADHD can impact a child's life and Jewish life in general, as well as his own experiences with ADHD. Dr. Felt can be found at: https://adhddoctor.org/ Growing Up With ADHD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHHe8JyDByk

Comedian Eli Lebowicz returns to the show for our special Purim episode to discuss the Jewish comedy scene and much more! Eli can be found at: http://www.elicomedy.com/ https://twitter.com/EliLebowicz https://www.instagram.com/leebstagram https://www.facebook.com/EliLebowicz/

As the war in Ukraine continues, Sergey Kadinsky joins us to discuss the Jewish communities of Ukraine and the rest of Eastern Europe - their history, what we can do to help in the current situation, and what their future might look like. Sergey can be found at: https://twitter.com/SergeyKadinsky https://www.instagram.com/hidden_waters_of_nyc/ https://hiddenwatersblog.wordpress.com/ https://www.queensjewishlink.com/index.php/local/20-community-corner/by-sergey-kadinsky https://www.amazon.com/Hidden-Waters-New-York-City/dp/1581573553 You can donate to help the Jewish community of Ukraine here: https://thechesedfund.com/kiev/kievemergencyfund

Retired federal agent Neil Cohen joins us to discuss what safety measures can be taken personally and communally, especially in light of the recent attack in Colleyville.

Journalist Avital Chizhik-Goldschmidt joins us to discuss the topic of censorship in the frum community, and how we deal with tough topics. Avital can be found at: https://twitter.com/avitalrachel https://www.instagram.com/avitalrachel/ http://www.avitalchizhik.com/

Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz, rabbi of the Beis Haknesses of North Woodmere and director of the semicha program at RIETS, joins us to discuss the ins and outs of "Kol Yisrael Areivim Zeh Bazeh". Rabbi Lebowitz's shiurum can be found on YUTorah at https://www.yutorah.org/rabbi-aryeh-lebowitz/ as well as on the All Daf/Parsha/Mishna apps.

Bernie & Shelly Kesselman join us to discuss their aliyah experience and their observations for anyone interested in making aliyah later in life (as well as Bernie's new book!) "A Point of Honor" can be found at: https://www.amazon.com/Point-Honor-Bernard-Kesselman/dp/B08WYG57SH

Evan Harris, founder of MoDate, joins us to discuss how the MoDate platform helps in the current Modern Orthodox dating struggle. MoDate can be found at: https://www.modate.org/ https://www.instagram.com/modate613/

Rabbi Daniel Cohen, senior Rabbi at Congregation Agudath Sholom of Stamford, joins us to discuss his work bridging divides in shuls, communities, and interfaith, as well as some practical things you can do to make peace. Rabbi Cohen can be found at: https://www.rabbidanielcohen.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Rabbi-Daniel-Cohen-525771227471997/ https://twitter.com/rabbidcohen What Will They Say About You When You're Gone?: Creating a Life of Legacy https://www.amazon.com/What-Will-They-About-Youre/dp/0757319513 Elijah Moment https://www.facebook.com/elijahmoment The Rabbi and The Reverend radio show https://www.gabradionetwork.com/rabbi-reverend

Rabbi Elchonon Zohn, director of the National Association of Chevra Kadisha (NASCK), joins us to discuss the work of a chevra kadisha, end of life issues, and this year's Shabbos Vayechi program. NASCK (and many of the programs mentioned in the episode) can be found at: https://www.nasck.org/ https://www.shabbosvayechi.org/ https://endcremation.org/ https://lastkindness.org/

Shlomo Levinger joins us to discuss being a frum magician, the viral video of him performing magic for Mike Trout, and much more! The Mike Trout video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2EU7KqkQzY Shlomo doing magic on the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StJMXbI749g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMyEeY8HMos Shlomo can be found at: https://shlomolevinger.com/ https://www.instagram.com/shlomolevinger/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChyOIq4zXLFP4MtfBvp-owA https://www.tiktok.com/@shlomolevinger https://www.linkedin.com/in/shlomo-levinger-968869a7 https://www.facebook.com/shlomo.levinger https://twitter.com/shlomolevinger

Craig Resmovits of Six13 joins us for an inside look at the world of Jewish a cappella - including, of course, viral Chanukah parody videos. Six13 can be found wherever you get your music, as well as at: https://www.six13.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Six13Sings/ https://www.instagram.com/six13sings/ https://twitter.com/six13sings/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCekGB6Wu_kiDx81RerAiqdQ This year's Chanukah video - "West Side Chanukah Story" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiskf_lZXv8

Avi Frier, new national program director for the National Council of Young Israel, joins us to discuss how to successfully run shul programming - both youth and adult - and how it can be taken to the next level. Avi can be found at https://avi.is/ The National Council of Young Israel can be found at https://youngisrael.org/

Akiva Poppers, executive producer at MacsLive, joins us for an inside look at the YU Macabees basketball team's upcoming season - their ongoing 36 game winning streak, their prospects in the D3 tournament, their new players, their dedicated fan base, and much more. MacsLive can be found at: https://www.macslive.com/ https://www.facebook.com/macslive https://www.twitter.com/macslive https://www.instagram.com/macslive/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn3R0AtYDBgGE4QjgcVcYVg

Gavi Hoffman, trustee of the West Hempstead school board, joins us to discuss running for the local school board as a private school parent, how to be successful in a campaign, and how Orthodox Jews can be impactful without coming across as trying to deplete the district of resources. Reign of Error by Diane Ravitch: https://www.amazon.com/Reign-Error-Privatization-Movement-Americas/dp/0345806352/

Yeah That's Kosher's Dani Klein joins us to discuss the world of kosher restaurants - how they have evolved over time, how they can be profitable, the role of kashrus organizations, the online kosher food world, and much more. Dani can be found at: https://yeahthatskosher.com/ https://www.instagram.com/yeahthatskosher/ https://www.facebook.com/YeahThatsKosher/ https://twitter.com/yeahthatskosher https://www.tiktok.com/@yeahthatskosher Kosher Near Me app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kosher-near-me/id479840927 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kosherNearMe&hl=en_US&gl=US Jewish Food Media Conference - November 8, 2021 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jewish-food-media-conference-2021-tickets-185970411507

Rav Shlomo Katz joins us in a wide-ranging conversation to discuss music, his community in Efrat, the Shlomo Katz Project, and much more. Rav Shlomo Katz can be found at: https://www.theshlomokatzproject.com/ https://www.facebook.com/shlomokatzmusic/ https://twitter.com/shlomokatz https://www.instagram.com/rabbishlomokatz/ https://www.youtube.com/user/ShlomoKatzMusic/ https://soundcloud.com/shlomo-katz

Rabbi Ouriel Hazan, new head of HANC West Hempstead campuses, joins us to discuss what it's like to come in as a new principal, and what he thinks it takes to be a successful head of school.

Musician Binyomin Ginzberg joins us to discuss the history of Jewish music, as well as its role today. Binyomin can be found at: https://jewishmusician.com/ https://www.breslovbarband.com/ https://www.facebook.com/binyomin.ginzberg

Susannah Levin, who quit her job of 21 years as a graphic designer for Ben & Jerry's over their policy regarding Israel, joins us to tell her story. Susannah can be found at https://susannahlevindesign.com/

Alex Fleksher and Rivki Silver, hosts of the Normal Frum Women podcast, join us to discuss what frum men should know about frum women. The Normal Frum Women podcast can be found wherever you get your podcasts. For more, check out: https://anchor.fm/normal-frum-women https://www.facebook.com/normalfrumwomen/ https://www.instagram.com/normalfrumwomen/ https://twitter.com/normalfrumwomen/ Alex can be found at: https://twitter.com/alexfleksher/ https://www.instagram.com/alexfleksher/ https://www.facebook.com/alexandrafleksher/ https://www.alexandrafleksher.com/ Rivki can be found at: https://twitter.com/rivkisilver/ https://www.instagram.com/rivkisilver/ https://www.facebook.com/therivkisilver/ https://lifeinthemarriedlane.com/

Olivia Friedman joins us to discuss how she uses popular culture to teach torah in her Judaic Studies classroom, and what you can do to incorporate it into your classroom or home. More from Olivia can be found at: http://oliviafriedman.weebly.com/ https://www.thelehrhaus.com/commentary/four-reasons-to-leverage-pop-culture-in-the-judaic-studies-classroom/ https://www.instagram.com/thebookrave/ Enchanted Torah Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enchanted-torah/id1558960358

Experienced Ba'al Tokeah Michael Cohen joins us to explain everything you wanted to know about shofar - whether you are a listener or the ba'al tokeah.

Psychologist Dr. Chesky Gewirtz joins us to discuss how teachers, parents, and students can help re-adjust to school after the pandemic. Dr. Gewirtz can be found at https://gewirtzpsychology.com/

Rabbi Motty Rabinowitz joins us to discuss many of the halachos and issues of next year's Shmitah.

Simmy Cohen and Moshe Kolat join us to discuss the two Orthodox Jewish players drafted into the Major Leagues, their potential impact, and what are their chances of making it to the big leagues. Links: Simmy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/simmy_cohen Moshe's Twitter: https://twitter.com/moshe_kolat Izzo's article on the topic in the Queens Jewish Link: https://www.queensjewishlink.com/index.php/opinion/67-the-way-it-iz/4850-on-his-own-terms Our interview with Elie Kligman: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/48-black-hats-baseball-bats-mlb-draft-prospect-elie/id1475582275?i=1000509223888

Richard Priem, Deputy National Director of the Community Security Service (CSS), joins us to discuss what we can do, individually or as part of a community, to protect ourselves from antisemitic violence. More about CSS can be found at: https://thecss.org/ https://twitter.com/theCSSorg Richard can be found at https://twitter.com/RichardPriem Evan Bernstein (CEO) can be found at https://twitter.com/bernstein_evan To get involved with your local CSS, check out https://thecss.org/contact-us/join-css/ To become a CSS synagogue, check out https://thecss.org/become-a-css-synagogue/

Zack Raab joins us to discuss Israel's national baseball team, and their road to their first ever Olympics this year. Team Israel's pre-Olympics exhibition games schedule: http://www.baseball.org.il/english-news/573-2021-exhibition-schedule-and-ticket-info https://liducks.com/news/current/?article_id=2335 Israel Association of Baseball can be found at: https://www.baseball.org.il/ https://twitter.com/ILBaseball https://www.instagram.com/israel_baseball/ https://www.facebook.com/IABIsraelBaseball The Israel Baseball merch store can be found at: https://teamisraelbaseball.com/ https://twitter.com/ILBaseballShop https://www.instagram.com/israel_baseball_shop/ https://www.facebook.com/ILBaseballShop Zack Raab can be found at: https://twitter.com/ZackRaab

We speak with Hadassah Somosi, Ezer Mizion's director of resource development, about their bone marrow registry, and what you can do to get involved. You can find out more about Ezer Mizion at: https://www.ezermizion.org/ https://www.facebook.com/EzerM https://twitter.com/ezermizioninc https://www.instagram.com/ezer_mizion/

We speak with Pastor George & Cheryl Morrison about their path to supporting Israel, and what they and their community do to show their support. Pastor George & Cheryl can be found at: https://truthandlife.today/ https://www.facebook.com/truthandlifefortoday/ Christians United for Israel can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/ChristiansUnitedforIsrael/ https://twitter.com/cufi/ https://www.instagram.com/christiansunitedforisrael/ https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialCUFI

Ariel Rahmanov of Aliyah Homes joins us to discuss the ins and outs of buying a home in Israel. Aliyah Homes can be found at https://www.facebook.com/aliyahomes/

Assemblyman David Weprin, candidate for NYC Comptroller, joins us to discuss the issues facing New Yorkers and what he is doing about them. David can be found at: https://davidfornyc.com/ https://www.facebook.com/DavidWeprin/ https://twitter.com/DavidWeprin/

We speak with psychologist Naftali Wein about his research into how yeshivos are dealing with potential drug use, and if they are equipped to handle it.

Jewish music superstar Benny Friedman joins us to discuss the ever-changing world of Jewish music. Benny can be found at: https://bennysmusic.com/ https://twitter.com/BennysMusic/ https://www.instagram.com/bennysmusic/ https://www.facebook.com/bennysmusic/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCefarW8iWzuNO7NedV-om-w

We speak with Joseph Borgen, victim of the recent antisemitic attack in Times Square, about his experience.

Rabbi Yotav Eliach returns to the podcast to give us an in-depth look at the ongoing situation in Israel.

We speak with divorce mediator Betzalel Rothstein about how he helps divorcing couples get through their situation as smoothly as possible. Betzalel can be found at: https://www.shalomfamilymediation.com/ https://www.facebook.com/shalommediation/ https://www.instagram.com/shalommediation/ https://twitter.com/shalommediators/

We speak with Rifka Meyer & Ramie Smith of GETToutUK about the fight for the freedom of agunos in the UK. GETToutUK can be found at: https://www.gettoutuk.org/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Charity-Organization/Gettoutuk-105192101362407/ https://www.instagram.com/gettoutuk/

U.S. Congresswoman Grace Meng joins us to discuss the recent uptick in violence against the Asian-American community, and what the Jewish community can do to help. You can read Congresswoman Meng's full statement regarding the COVID-19 Hate Crime Act here: https://meng.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/meng-hails-senate-passage-of-her-covid-19-hate-crimes-act-to-combat-anti