Podcasts about assistant rabbi

 IntroductionHaving previously featured Shmaltz Brewing Company founder, Jesse Cowan, to discuss the first quarter-century of the company on episode 117 of The Jewish Drinking Show, on that episode, Cowan introduced Jesse Epstein as the new owner of the company. Returning to The Jewish Drinking Show, Epstein is now an ordained rabbi and lays out his plans for the next stage of the company.Brief Biography of GuestThe owner of Shmaltz Brewing, Rabbi Jesse Epstein is a beer-brewing, text-loving, risk-taking Jewish innovator. With support from fellowships like the URJ's Community Cultivators Cohort (in partnership with Beloved) and Atra: The Center for Rabbinic Innovation, he's turned pints into platforms for everything from Torah study to social justice pop-ups. This summer, he's headed to Seattle to begin his new role as the Assistant Rabbi at Temple Beth Am. Whether he's leading a Havdalah at the local bar or spending time dreaming up a different beer for each Torah portion, Jesse is all about making Judaism accessible, meaningful, and just a little bit hoppy. Support the showThank you for listening!If you have any questions, suggestions, or more, feel free to reach out at Drew@JewishDrinking.coml'chaim!

With Passover around the corner our minds are on the many preparations required to join our families around the Seder Table—and yet, who can forget the events of five years ago, when so many of us were isolated, locked-down, sheltering in place during that COVID Pesach of 2020. We're pleased to share this episode of R. Moshe Kurtz's “Shu”t First, Ask Questions Later” podcast, examining the COVID Zoom Seder controversy. Kurtz is joined by R. Yehuda Halpert, who takes us back to the pandemic halakhic literature, identifies important topics that the Jewish world wrestled with during those unprecedented days, and shows how those questions are still resonant for Jewish practice in 2025. Readers of TraditionOnline.org know Moshe Kurtz as the author of our “Unpacking the Iggerot” series, exploring the responsa of R. Moshe Feinstein zt”l. His “Shu”t First, Ask Questions Later” podcast can be found at Spotify and all other platforms—search it out and subscribe now. It's an engaging weekly discussion about response literature and fascinating halakhic curiosities; it has also hosted many of TRADITION's regular authors. Stay tuned! Yehuda Halpert will be returning to TraditionOnline right after Pesach as the guest editor of a series on COVID+5, in which rabbis, educators, mental health professionals, and communal leaders will be sharing with us their takes on how the landscape has changed in the half-decade since the pandemic, what we got right and what we got wrong, and some of the enduring lessons and challenges of that time on the Jewish world. Yehuda Halpert is Rabbi of Congregation Ahavat Shalom in Teaneck, NJ, and is an attorney and tax counsel at Debevoise & Plimpton, LLP. Moshe Kurtz serves as the Assistant Rabbi of Agudath Sholom in Stamford, CT, and is the author of Challenging Assumptions.

In this episode, we are honored to welcome back Rabbi Moshe Taragin to discuss his latest book, Reclaiming Redemption: Deciphering the Maze of Jewish History. This profound work examines the progression of Jewish history toward its ultimate goal—redemption—exploring how prophecies, the teachings of Chazal, and historical events shape our understanding of geulah as both a process and a principle of Jewish belief. Our conversation delves into the role of collective identity in sustaining the Jewish people, the unique influence of the Land of Israel on our spiritual lives, and how Jewish values have been historically twisted to fuel antisemitism. We also explore the tension between messianic hope and the actions that undermine it, as well as the profound question of whether redemption or repentance must come first.  Join us for a deeply engaging and thought-provoking discussion that not only illuminates the challenges and triumphs of Jewish history but also explores the critical role of Jewish identity in shaping our future, especially in light of the profound shifts post-October 7th. Rabbi Taragin provides profound insights into the redemptive journey, inspiring us to reflect on how the struggles and resilience of our collective past inform our spiritual bond with the Land of Israel and our ongoing connection with God. This conversation challenges us to consider how recent events will redefine our purpose as a people and the unfolding process of geulah in our generation. --- • Bio: An alumnus of Har Etzion, Rav Moshe Taragin '83 has been a Ram at Yeshivat Har Etzion in Gush Etzion since 1994. He has Semikha from the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary, a BA in Computer Science from Yeshiva College, and an MA in English Literature from City University. Rabbi Taragin previously taught Talmud at Columbia University, lectured in Talmud and Bible at the IBC and JSS divisions of Yeshiva University, and served as Assistant Rabbi at the Fifth Avenue Synagogue. In addition, Rabbi Taragin currently teaches at the Stella K. Abraham Beit Midrash for Women of Yeshivat Har Etzion in Migdal Oz in Gush Etzion. --- • Get his book here: https://mosaicapress.com/product/reclaiming-redemption/ --- • Welcome to JUDAISM DEMYSTIFIED: A PODCAST FOR THE PERPLEXED | Co-hosted by Benjy & Benzi | Thank you to...Super Patron: Jordan Karmily, Platinum Patron: Craig Gordon, Gold Patrons: Dovidchai Abramchayev, Lazer Cohen, Travis Krueger, Vasili Volkoff, Rod Ilian, Silver Patrons: Ellen Fleischer, Daniel Maksumov, Rabbi Pinny Rosenthal, Fred & Antonio, Jeffrey Wasserman, and Jacob Winston! Please SUBSCRIBE to this YouTube Channel and hit the BELL so you can get alerted whenever new clips get posted, thank you for your support! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/judaismdemystified/support

This episode is sponsored by Eden Beit Shemesh. Contact Rina Weinberg at info@edenbeitshemesh.com for more details. In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we talk to Rav Moshe Taragin, rosh mesivta at Yeshivat Har Etzion, about the interrelated missions of American and Israeli Jews—and the stake that each of us holds in the Jewish redemptive story. In this episode we discuss:How should young American Jews experience Israel in their formative years? How has October 7 altered the diaspora community's orientation toward Israeli society?How can we be less intimidated by the differences between frumkeit in America and Israel's religious culture?Tune in to hear a conversation about what it means to engage with the “front stage” of Jewish history.Interview begins at 19:21Rav Moshe Taragin has been a rosh mesivta at Yeshivat Har Etzion in the Gush since 1994. He has semikha from the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary, a BA in Computer Science from Yeshiva College, and an MA in English Literature from City University. Rabbi Taragin previously taught Talmud at Columbia University, lectured in Talmud and Bible at the IBC and JSS divisions of Yeshiva University, and served as Assistant Rabbi at the Fifth Avenue Synagogue. In addition, Rabbi Taragin currently teaches at the Stella K. Abraham Beit Midrash for Women of Yeshivat Har Etzion in Migdal Oz in Gush Etzion. He is a 1983 alumnus of Har Etzion.References:Reclaiming Redemption by Rabbi Moshe TaraginDark Clouds Above, Faith Below by Rabbi Moshe Taragin“The Waste Land” by T. S. EliotBerakhot 5a18Forty Podcast: “Yosef Bronstein: Only for Chabad? Modern Orthodoxy and the Rebbe” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/18forty-podcast--4344730/support.

Yom Kippur is notorious for the strenuous difficult key feature task of fasting for 25 hours. Beyond just getting the rumbles in your tummy, starving for prolonged periods of time with no water leads to headaches, fatigue, and a lack of ability to focus. So how could it possible do any good for a time when we must reflect and pray? Rabbi Ari Averbach is no stranger to the importance of this act. Whether it's the high holidays or another fasting day, Rabbi Averbach brings attention to the deeper meaning of this holy ritual. Chaz Volk, host of Bad Jew, learns from Ari, who now heads the synagogue that Chaz grew up in. Learn from Rabbi Ari Averbach and Chaz Volk in order to add more depth to your high holidays.  00:00 Introduction 04:13 Blending storytelling, Torah, and life's pivotal moments 07:52 Understanding Yom Kippur's significance and practices discussed 12:18 Modern Judaism evolved beyond original Torah teachings 14:51 Yom Kippur fasting questioned for focus validity 17:08 Deciding between comfort and traditional discomfort 22:14 Yom Kippur questions identity in face of death 25:01 Purim and Yom Kippur: Reflection, celebration, identity 28:18 Facing death daily, alleviated by prayer reflections 30:34 Stoicism and reflection: growth through difficult situations 34:41 Conclusion About Rabbi Ari Averbach: Rabbi Ari Averbach has served as Senior Rabbi at Temple Etz Chaim since July 2019.  Rabbi Averbach grew up in Agoura Hills, a student of the public schools and Los Angeles Hebrew High School. He graduated from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, spending several years working in film and television. His volunteering, especially with Jewish World Watch, a non-profit organization fighting genocide in Darfur and Congo, changed his career path. Through this work, he was a guest lecturer at dozens of synagogues, churches, schools and summer camps around Southern California. Rabbi Averbach was ordained at AJU's Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies in Los Angeles, where he was presented the Chancellor's Award for Academic Excellence and was honored to be elected the class speaker. During school, he earned certification in chaplaincy at Children's Hospital, and served as the rabbinic intern at Valley Beth Shalom in Encino. Rabbi Averbach previously served as Assistant Rabbi at Congregation Beth Shalom in Northbrook, Illinois, and volunteered as a chaplain at local hospitals. He was the founding leader of the Rabbinical Assembly affinity group for Assistant Rabbis and served as Treasurer of the local RA chapter. He was featured on CBS News, quoted in the New York Times, and was a contributor to Says You. As a family, Ari, his wife Vanessa, a high school English teacher, and their three children, spend free time going for long walks, doing crossword puzzles and riding bikes. Connect with Rabbi Ari Averbach: www.TempleEtzChaim.org Connect with Bad Jew:  BadJew.co https://linktr.ee/badjew BadJewPod@gmail.com Ig @BadJewPod TikTok @BadJewPod

What do we need to learn from Jerry Seinfeld? This is the question that the wonderful rabbi and halachist Rabbi Moshe Kurtz is asking us (surprisingly). Rabbi Kurtz is not a "chassid" of Seinfeld's - he is the consumate Litvak, for those keeping score- but he has some illuminating comments about passion, fascination, and, of course, everyone's favorite Jewish comedian.Rabbi Moshe Kurtz is the author of the book "Challenging Assumptions," a book that addresses contemporary issues facing Jewish society in light of both halachic and philosophical considerations. He is also the host of the "Shu"T First, Ask Questions Later" podcast, a podcast that puts the study of Torah front-and-center by inviting guest scholars to present, debate and provide listeners with a dynamic conversation regarding the responsum of their choice. His "Unpacking the Iggerot" series brings the classic letters of Rabbi Moshe Feinstein to new audiences for the Tradition Online website. Rabbi Kurtz serves as the Assistant Rabbi of Congregation Agudath Sholom.You can find his book here: https://www.amazon.com/Challenging-Assumptions-Rabbi-Moshe-Kurtz/dp/1957579951.I was a guest on Rabbi Kurtz's excellent podcast some time ago. You can find that episode, as well as all of the others, here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2VuXw0S44V5JvDHRgL4T71?si=9XfbkSPKSsSzu08FD_YqAQTake fifteen minutes to learn some very interesting lessons from Rabbi Kurtz.

The JTS Commentary for Kedoshim by Rabbi Talia Kaplan (RS '24), Assistant Rabbi , Congregation Beth Shalom (Overland Park, KS)Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

This is a religion podcast now. Sign up for our Patreon if you care about us at all. It's www.patreon.com/toofarpod . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Because TRADITION has always aspired to be more than a quarterly print journal and aims to help shape the conversation and have an impact in our religious community, about five years ago we broadened our reach by expanding our digital-direct offerings, producing shorter-form original content distributed on TraditonOnline.org and over social media—this includes the podcast, expanded coverage of books and cultural criticism, and a platform to feature new authors. Since December 2022 Yitzchak Blau has been producing “Alt+SHIFT”—that's the keyboard shortcut allowing us quick transition between input languages on our keyboards. For many readers of TRADITION this is the move from English to Hebrew (and back again). Blau has shared his insider's look into trends, ideas, and writings in the Israeli Religious Zionist world to help readers from the Anglo sphere gain insight into worthwhile material available only in Hebrew. This series is now heading off on hiatus and we thought it would be a good idea to talk with its author about what he's accomplished in the 30 installments of the column. Yitzchak Blau, Rosh Yeshivat Orayta in Jerusalem's Old City, is an Associate Editor of TRADITION. Later in the episode, we meet Moshe Kurtz, who will be stepping in with a new series, “Unpacking the Iggerot,” exploring themes and topics at the intersection of halakha and hashkafa as they arise from the Iggerot Moshe of R. Moshe Feinstein zt”l. He joins us now for a quick preview of what we can expect from that upcoming series. Kurtz is the Assistant Rabbi at Congregation Agudath Sholom in Stamford, CT, author of Challenging Assumptions, and host of the podcast Shu”T First, Ask Questions Later.

Catherine Wriston is the Praise & Worship Leader at Brit Ahm Messianic Synagogue in Pensacola, FL. She was raised Southern Baptist and found Messianic Judaism when God led her to it as a college student. She's a writer, an artist, and now a blessed wife and mother. Catherine and her husband, Jonathan (the Assistant Rabbi at Brit Ahm), live with their wonderful little boy, Eliezer, in Pace, FL. 

Today Rabbi Jeff Driefus sits down with Rabbi Brett Weisman. Rabbi Brett currently serves as Assistant Rabbi at Temple De Hirsch Sinai in Seattle, WA. Rabbi Brett and Jeff were classmates during Rabbinical school, and today's episode discusses Brett's thesis about the Black Hebrew Israelite community. Expect to learn about the history of the Black Hebrew Israelites, the development of their faith and how it relates to slavery in America, and the process of ethnographic interviews performed by Weisman. Rabbis Driefus and Weisman discuss the two hallmarks of Black Hebrew Israelite ideology: that they are the “true Jews” and Deuteronomy 28 as a foundational text.  During this conversation, you will learn how Black Hebrew Israelites see themselves in the Exodus narrative, what Black Hebrew Israelite religious practice entails, whether “Redemption Song” by Bob Marley is related to their community, and the similarities and differences of the concept of “chosen-ness” in Judaism vs. Black Hebrew Israelite religious thought.  -- Opening song - "Let There Be Love" by Noah Aronson; performed by Temple Israel Cantorial Soloist Happie Hoffman Find sermons, music, conversations between clergy and special guests, and select Temple Israel University (TIU) classes – easily accessible to you through our podcast, Torah to the People. Learn more about Temple Israel-Memphis at timemphis.org.

On today's podcast Brian is joined by Rabbi Ben Rosen, Assistant Rabbi at Temple Beth Elohim in Wellesley, MA. Together they discuss the recent events in the Middle East and the rise in antisemitism.

On this Episode I sit down with an amazing Rav in our community to discuss how he became Orthodox and eventually Assistant Rabbi of Magen David. He talks about how he found religion in college later in his life. He went from being a non-observant Jew to an amazing Rabbi who gives over Torah with such insight and love. He is also the Rav of the Youth minyan at Magen David and his students love to attend all the classes he gives daily. He truly gives over his time and soul into the community here in Surfside. Hope you enjoy this episode!

In this episode, we discuss with Rabbi Feldman what it was like growing up in Atlanta, GA several decades ago. He shares the unique experience of being an Assistant Rabbi under his father and succeeding his father as Senior Rabbi. Rabbi Feldman then shares his early blunder, biggest hardship, how to manage a controversial mechitza and a very frank approach on in-town vs. out-of-town. This episode is sponsored by [re]start, a career development platform. [re]start offers complimentary access to login and work with live career advisors who will help you find meaningful employment opportunities that match what you are looking for. For more information, visit www.joinrestart.com KOLOT is a project of the Columbus Community Kollel, a full time learning center in Bexley. Ever since 1995, boys, girls, men and women have found learning opportunities at the Kollel. Whether it's a study partner or an engaging class, the Kollel is your one stop shop for all your Jewish learning. To learn more about the Kollel, visit www.thekollel.org and forever be inspired.

Today Rabbi Jeff Driefus sits down with Rabbi Brett Weisman. Rabbi Brett currently serves as Assistant Rabbi at Temple De Hirsch Sinai in Seattle, WA. Rabbi Brett and Jeff were classmates during Rabbinical school, and today's episode discusses Brett's thesis about the Black Hebrew Israelite community.    Expect to learn about the history of the Black Hebrew Israelites, the development of their faith and how it relates to slavery in America, and the process of ethnographic interviews performed by Brett. Rabbi Driefus and Rabbi Weisman discuss the two hallmarks of Black Hebrew Israelite ideology: that their are “true Jews” and Deuteronomy 28 as a foundational text.    During this conversation, you will learn how Black Hebrew Israelites see themselves in the Exodus narrative, what Black Hebrew Israelite religious practice entails, whether “Redemption Song” by Bob Marley is related to their community, and the similarities and differences of the concept of “chosen-ness” in Judaism vs. Black Hebrew Israelite religious thought.  -- Opening song - "Let There Be Love" by Noah Aronson; performed by Temple Israel Cantorial Soloist Happie Hoffman Find sermons, music, conversations between clergy and special guests, and select Temple Israel University (TIU) classes – easily accessible to you through our podcast, Torah to the People. Learn more about Temple Israel-Memphis at timemphis.org.

Guest, Rabbi Jill Hausman “Rabbi Jill” is a New Jersey native. Before coming to The Actors' Temple in 2006, she served for twelve years at Boro Park Progressive Synagogue as Cantor, and for two years, also as Assistant Rabbi. She has a background in classical singing and acting, and serves as both Rabbi and Cantor of The Actors' Temple. Rabbi Jill is a graduate of Smith College and received her Semicha from the Rabbinical Seminary International, under the aegis of Rabbi Joseph Gelberman (z''l). She is married, has two sons, and lives on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. She can sometimes be seen riding her bike to the office.

From Rabbi Krohn's Tribute 'In May 2022, on the 17th day of Sefira, one of the finest mechanchim of our generation, Rabbi Moshe Neuman passed away. Rabbi Neuman was close to my family for more than five decades and inspired thousands of talmidos in the Bais Yaakov of Queens throughout his tenure as principal There are few people who are beloved and revered by everyone they come in contact with. Rabbi Moshe Neuman, the esteemed principal of the Bais Yaakov of Queens for close to fifty years (!), was such an individual. His radiant smile and unique capacity to make any person, child and adult alike feel special, was a gift bestowed on him from Hashem. It is no wonder that his levaya was on the 17th day of Sefira which is referred to as Tifferes She'betifferes, the beauty of beauty. Rabbi Neuman was impeccable in his outer appearance and equally immaculate in his inner soul and demeanor. It was an honor to know him. As a young man, he did not see himself as a rebbi or principal. Both he and his parents thought he would be a tax lawyer, but his venerated Rosh Yeshiva, Rav Yitzchok Hutner (1906-1980) of Yeshiva Chaim Berlin, from whom he received s'micha, guided him, even before he was married, to take a position as a rebbi in Detroit. Though his mother was against his not starting law school, she said to him, “If this is what your rebbi tells you, you must listen.” He was only going to be there for six months, but Rabbi Joseph Elias (1919-2014), the principal of Bais Yehudah at the time, realized this young man's remarkable pedagogical talent and thus after a while offered him the additional position of assistant principal. He was in Detroit for four years where he taught alongside other legendary mechanchim, such as Rabbi Sholom Goldstein and Rabbi Abba Friedman. After his tenure in Detroit, he married Rivka (nee Hollander) and they became a team of Chinuch for more than 50 years. The Neumans first lived in Allentown, Pa. where he was both the Assistant Rabbi of the community and principal of the school. In 1961, six askanim in Kew Gardens, New York, Mr. Danny and Moshe Sukenik, Paul Atlas, Irving Schonbrun, Abe Bornstein and Rabbi Beryl Merling, sought a principal that would guide and build the small Bais Yaakov in Queens that at the time had only 27 girls. They chose Rabbi Moshe Neuman. During his long tenure, he guided thousands of children, their children and then their grandchildren, and built the school to close to 800 students, blee ayin horah. The Torah (Shmos 3:4) tells us that Moshe Rabeinu was סר לראות ‘he turned to see' the burning bush. The Medrash (Shemos Rabbah 1:27), explains this could not mean only that Moshe turned to see this extraordinary phenomenon. Anyone would turn to see it. Rather this was a redeeming quality, “He turned to look at the travails of his brothers and sisters in Mitzrayim.” Rav Chatzkel Levenstein (1885-1974), the Mashgiach at the Ponevezher Yeshiva said, “We see from here that Moshe Rabeinu was chosen for leadership not because of his wisdom, nor his greatness but because he was Nosey B'ol Chaveiroh. He cared! Rabbi Neuman personified this caring with every student he ever had. He knew every single one by first name. At the Bais Yaakov every morning, Rabbi Neuman would greet every girl that came off the bus with a smile and encouraging word. He lived in Boro Park but came to school in Queens early so he would be there when the buses arrived. No matter what a child was going through at home, she were assured of a warm comforting welcome when she arrived in school. This was repeated when the children left school, boarding the buses as they went home. Every child and parent knew Rabbi Neuman would always be there. To him nothing was more important than a child's well being. He was the סר לראות the Torah writes about Moshe Rabeinu. The noted mechnech, Rabbi Hillel Mandel, once told me that principals must perform a difficult juggling act trying to accommodate four separate groups: students, teachers, the parent body and board members. Remarkably, Rabbi Neuman was up to the task. The teachers revered him, the parents admired him, the board members lauded him and over the years, thousands of students wanted to marry him. His students never forgot the principal that they loved and respected. He did not hesitate to sit on the floor with a crying student, or modify the grading system for a transfer student who was not yet on the level of her peers. He commiserated with a homesick 3rd grader and empathized with a 5th grader whose feelings were hurt. All this while still maintaining a high standard of education throughout the school. His eighth grade graduates shined in the high schools they attended. Every former student who got married treasured the fact that Rabbi Neuman was at their wedding, taking time to share their simcha He was committed to live an exalted life for Hashem. He did that by teaching and being a role model for generations of girls and young women in Klal Yisroel. Yehi Zichro Boruch.' This podcast is powered by JewishPodcasts.org. Start your own podcast today and share your content with the world. Click jewishpodcasts.fm/signup to get started.

Rav Aryeh Lebowitz delves into what made Rav Moshe Feinstein unique, most notably his world renown Torah knowledge while at the same time truly exemplifying Moshe Rabbeinu's mida (character trait) of anivus (humility).  Rav Lebowitz's thousands of shurim can be found here - https://www.yutorah.org/rabbi-aryeh-lebowitz/  Rabbi Lebowitz is the director of Semikhah at RIETS as well as the Mara D'asra of Beis Haknesses of North Woodmere https://www.bknw.org/. He was previously a Rebbe at Lander's College for Men and an eleventh grade Rebbe at the DRS Yeshiva High School (HALB).  Rabbi Lebowitz grew up in the Five Towns community and spent two years learning in eretz Yisrael at Yeshivat Kerem B'Yavneh , where he developed a close relationship with Rav Ahron Silver, who taught him his derech halimud and encouraged him to pursue a career in Klei Kodesh. Upon his return from Eretz Yisrael, Rabbi Lebowitz attended Yeshiva University's Sy Syms School of Business, where he majored in finance. Rabbi Lebowitz has published numerous articles on practical halachic topics in various journals, including several recent articles in the Journal of Halacha and Contemporary Society. Prior to founding the Beis Haknesses of North Woodmere, Rabbi Lebowitz spent three years as Assistant Rabbi at Congregation Sha'aray Tefillah in Lawrence. While at Sha'aray Tefillah, Rabbi Lebowitz also served as the Rosh Kollel of the morning kollel, one of the foremost centers of adult education in the Lawrence community.

In this podcast, Laurie gets the honor and privilege to dive deep with an incredible Rabbi to understand Judaism through his eyes and how the congregation at Temple Beth Shalom are making an impact in their community. Website: www.tbsfwb.com Contact Rabbi D: 850-862-6086 www.onehopefulplace.org   Rabbi M. Robert Delcau was born in New Rochelle, New York and grew up outside Nashville, Tennessee. And – he is a southerner, bringing himself back to his roots on the Emerald Coast. Along his path, he attended Tennessee State University and completed a degree in civil engineering. Working for the US Army Corps of Engineers, his career path led him to pursue a graduate degree in hydraulic river engineering at Colorado State University. At CSU, Rabbi Delcau became heavily involved in Hillel of Colorado, which reconnected him with Judaism from an adult perspective and reignited his childhood interest in becoming a rabbi. Rabbi Delcau was ordained from HUC-JIR in Cincinnati in 2008. Rabbi Delcau's passion is teaching Judaism to all ages. He focuses on engaging congregants in dialogue about classical Jewish text, modern Jewish thought, and meaningful prayer. Rabbi Delcau is an accomplished service leader and uses his love of music and guitar to foster a spiritual and energetic connection to the congregation. He believes deeply in providing spiritual sustenance for Jew and non-Jew alike. Rabbi Delcau is also committed advocate for the State of Israel. As such, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) recognized him as part of the first Rabbinical Advocacy mission in the history of the lobbying organization in the summer of 2014. He seeks to be a part of the greater peace effort in the Middle East and has also engaged in efforts such as lobbying public officials in Washington, D.C. to prevent nuclear weaponry in the region. Before coming to Ft. Walton Beach, Rabbi Delcau spent several years in Washington State where merged his spiritual connection to the outdoors with his passion for sharing Judaism both in the Cascade mountains as a rabbi/ski instructor and serving as the rabbi of Congregation Beth Hatikvah in Bremerton, Wa., on the Olympic Peninsula. Prior, he served as the Senior Rabbi of Temple Judea of Bucks County in Doylestown where he was very involved in the community serving as leader of the Bucks County Rabbis' Council for two years. He worked with the Doylestown Hospital as a member of the Pastoral Care Advisory Committee and the Hospital Ethics Committee. Finally, Rabbi Delcau was an Assistant Rabbi and then an Associate Rabbi at Temple Emanuel of Denver, Colorado. There he created an outdoor program and was very involved with young families, young professionals, creative programming, and developing curriculum and course materials for the temple's Confirmation class. He was an active member of the Rocky Mountain Rabbinical Council and he sat on the board of trustees of both Hillel of Colorado and Jewish National Fund. Rabbi Delcau served as student rabbi at Mt. Sinai Congregation in Texarkana, TX and interned at Adath Israel Congregation in Cincinnati. Rabbi Delcau looks forward to connecting his Judaic interests with his love of the outdoors here on the beaches of Florida. Of course he will continue his passions for skiing and hiking. Yet, we may find him sharing prayer on the beach, on the golf course, or on a dive boat as well. He always says, “God has a plan. I am simply along for the ride.” Rabbi Delcau and his daughters Shira and Maya are very excited to be a part of and share this vision with our congregation.

Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz is the director of Semikhah at RIETS as well as the Mara D'atra of Beis Haknesses of North Woodmere. He was previously a rebbe at Lander's College for Men and an eleventh grade Rebbe at the DRS Yeshiva High School (HALB). Rabbi Lebowitz grew up in the Five Towns community and spent two years learning in eretz Yisrael at Yeshivat Kerem B'Yavneh , where he developed a close relationship with Rav Ahron Silver, who taught him his derech halimud and encouraged him to pursue a career in Klei Kodesh. Upon his return from Eretz Yisrael, Rabbi Lebowitz attended Yeshiva University's Sy Syms School of Business, where he majored in finance. Rabbi Lebowitz has published numerous articles on practical halachic topics in various journals, including several recent articles in the Journal of Halacha and Contemporary Society. Prior to founding the Beis Haknesses of North Woodmere, Rabbi Lebowitz spent three years as Assistant Rabbi at Congregation Sha'aray Tefillah in Lawrence. While at Sha'aray Tefillah, Rabbi Lebowitz also served as the Rosh Kollel of the morning kollel, one of the foremost centers of adult education in the Lawrence community. Episode powered by: AMR Pharmacy

We're beginning a new book—hooray! Well, kind of? It seems to us that there's a crazy amount of re-storying here—but maybe we're just imagining things? Or are we? To help us summarize and begin a new chapter, we are thrilled to have Rabbi Rick Jacobs, President of the Union for Reform Judaism. Rabbi Jacobs helps us understand how to not get too comfortable in the moment, understand where we might fit in among improvers, transformers, and disruptors, and reminds us that it's always up to us to change and to question. We are also pleased and privileged to welcome our friend Rabbi Zach Plesent, Assistant Rabbi of Temple Israel of Westport, as our Q&A guest. To continue the conversation: URJ: www.URJ.org Rabbi Jacobs' Twitter: @URJPresident Rabbi Jacobs' Instagram: @URJPresident Rabbi Plesent's congregation: www.TIWestport.org Interested in coming onto the podcast? Email us at drinkinganddrashing@gmail.com! Find us on social media: Facebook: @DrinkingandDrashing Instagram: @DrinkingandDrashing Don't forget to subscribe and give us a rating on Apple Podcasts—it's a great way to help our show grow! Edited by Mie Hirschfield

Rabbi Elizabeth Bonney-Cohen is co-convener of a new congregation known as Base BSTN. A convert to Judaism, she serves as the Assistant Rabbi and Director of Innovation at Congregation Kehillath Israel in Brookline, MA. Elizabeth was ordained from Hebrew College and completed her Master of Divinity degree as Yale Divinity School's William Sloane Coffin, Jr., scholar.

Rabbi Elizabeth Bonney-Cohen is co-convener of a new congregation known as Base BSTN. A convert to Judaism, she serves as the Assistant Rabbi and Director of Innovation at Congregation Kehillath Israel in Brookline, MA. Elizabeth was ordained from Hebrew College and completed her Master of Divinity degree as Yale Divinity School's William Sloane Coffin, Jr., scholar.

Continuing our exploration of Jewish history, we are joined by Rabbi Pini Dunner, senior Rabbi of Beverly Hills Synagogue and author if Mavericks, Mystics & False Messiahs: Episodes From the Margins of Jewish History. We discuss the importance of not just learning Jewish history what we can learn from some of the lesser-known episodes of the past. Rabbi Dunner, a renowned expert in Jewish manuscripts and prolific collector of Jewish books and polemics, tells us about how we can understand these strange episodes and what lessons we can learn from them.Rabbi Dunner’s family can trace itself back over 1,000 years in Europe’s most prominent Jewish communities. He is descended from some of Judaism’s most illustrious rabbis, including the medieval rabbinic luminary “Rashi”, and the revered “Maharal” of Prague.After studying in rabbinical seminaries in the U.K., U.S., and Israel, Rabbi Dunner began his rabbinic career in Russia, as the Assistant Rabbi at Moscow’s iconic Choral Synagogue. He later served as a rabbi in London, and in 1998 presided over the launch of the innovative Saatchi Synagogue for young Jewish professionals in London’s West End.Since 2011, Rabbi Dunner and his wife Sabine, together with their six children, have lived in the U.S., where he is the Senior Rabbi of Beverly Hills Synagogue in California. Rabbi Dunner also serves on the Executive Committee of the Rabbinical Council of America (RCA), and on the board of the Israel Christian Nexus, an interfaith organization focusing on cross-communal advocacy and support for Israel.Get 10% off Mavericks, Mystics & False Messiahs and the rest of your order at www.korenpub.com with code PODCAST at checkoutFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter or join our email newsletter at www.korenpub.com.You can email us at podcast@korenpub.comUseful links:https://rabbidunner.com

A full bio of Rabbi Vernon Kurtz appears here. He was born in Toronto, Canada, received his BA from York University (1971), his MA and Rabbinic Ordination from the Jewish Theological Seminary (1976), and his Doctor of Ministry degree from the Chicago Theological Seminary (1981). He also received a Doctor of Divinity degree (Honoris Causa) from the Jewish Theological Seminary (2003).From 1976 to 1988, Rabbi Kurtz served as Assistant Rabbi and Rabbi of Congregation Rodfei Zedek in the Hyde Park neighborhood on Chicago's South Side. Rabbi Kurtz then served 31 years as Rabbi of North Suburban Synagogue Beth El in Highland Park, IL, where he is now Rabbi Emeritus. He is an internationally recognized rabbi, scholar and Jewish communal leader. Rabbi Kurtz now lives in Jerusalem after he and his wife Bryna made aliyah (immigration) to Israel in 2019.Publications:Read blog entries by Rabbi Kurtz posted in the Times of IsraelRabbi Vernon Kurtz honored at 2010 JUF Annual MeetingEncountering Torah, Reflections on the Weekly Torah Portion, by Rabbi Vernon Kurtz – This special book was published by Rabbi Kurtz in honor of the 25th Anniversary of his rabbinate at Beth El. He has chosen two sermons on almost every Torah portion and assembled them in this book. It represents his understanding not only of the lessons of Torah, but the lessons of life. It is a beautiful example of Jewish thought and contemporary book publishing. See Rabbi Kurtz's bio at NSSBE web site for information about how to purchase book. Rabbi Ralph Simon (1906-1996) spent 44 years as Rabbi of Congregation Rodfei Zedek in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. His Chicago Tribune obituary appears here. Rabbi Simon's granddaughter Susannah Hoffs of the band The Bangles paid tribute to her grandfather on Instagram in 2019 with a photo of Rabbi Simon with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on March 25, 1968 at the Rabbinical Assembly Convention at which Rabbi Simon presided as president of the RA. A transcript of Dr. King's public dialogue at the RA Convention with Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel and Rabbi Everett Gendler was published in Conservative Judaism Journal, 22:3, 1968, pp. 1-19. This was one of Dr. King's final major public appearances prior to his assassination ten days later on April 4. André LaCocque is Professor Emeritus of Hebrew Bible at Chicago Theological Seminary in Chicago, Illinois, and the founding Director of the Center for Jewish-Christian Studies at CTS. He is the author of numerous books and articles, including Ruth: A Continental Commentary (Augsburg Fortress), Esther Regina: A Bakhtinian Reading (Northwestern University Press), and the trilogy on innocence in the Hebrew Bible, The Trial of Innocence: Adam, Eve and the Yahwist (Wipf and Stock), Onslaught Against Innocence: Cain, Abel and the Yahwist, Jesus the Central Jew and The Captivity of Innocence: Babel and the Yahwist (both from Cascade). He also coauthored Thinking Biblically:Exegetical and Hermeneutical Studies with Paul Ricoeur.Dr. LaCocque discusses his book Jesus the Central Jew in this 2015 symposium. Here is Rabbi Kurtz's review of Prof. Andre Lacocque's "Jesus, the Central Jew". For questions and comments, email Rabbi Ed Bernstein at myteacherpodcast@gmail.com.Follow the My Teacher Podcast on social media:Twitter: @PodcastTeachFacebookInstagram

Halachic challenges of being Frum in politics; behind-the-scenes stories and dilemmas from the halls of power; what is the opinion of the gedolei Yisroel on frum people in politics; why are many going to secular parties? ***Guest Hosted by Rabbi Benyamin Goldschmidt, Assistant Rabbi, Park East Synagogue ***  with MK Rav Yitschak Pindrus - Knesset Member Degel Hatorah - 18:15with MK Zeev Elkin, Minister of Higher Education and Water Resources, member of the Security Cabinet, of Israel - 52:33with Eli Groner, General Director of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu office 2015-2018 - 1:22:53 מראי מקומות                      

Welcome to the Forty Nineth episode of Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Rabbi Emma Kippley-Ogman looks at Masechet Shabbat Daf 50. Today we investigate how frame of mind can be a category of action and what that means for sitting in chairs and taking a bath. Rabbi Emma Kippley-Ogman is Assistant Rabbi at Beth […]

Welcome to the Forty Nineth episode of Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Rabbi Emma Kippley-Ogman looks at Masechet Shabbat Daf 50. Today we investigate how frame of mind can be a category of action and what that means for sitting in chairs and taking a bath. Rabbi Emma Kippley-Ogman is Assistant Rabbi at Beth […]

Welcome to the Forty Eighth episode of Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Rabbi Emma Kippley-Ogman looks at Masechet Shabbat Daf 49. Riffing on feathers, Elisha the Winged One’s tefillin become doves and our mitzvot become our wings of safety and freedom in this episode. Rabbi Emma Kippley-Ogman is Assistant Rabbi at Beth Jacob Congregation […]

Welcome to the Forty Eighth episode of Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Rabbi Emma Kippley-Ogman looks at Masechet Shabbat Daf 49. Riffing on feathers, Elisha the Winged One’s tefillin become doves and our mitzvot become our wings of safety and freedom in this episode. Rabbi Emma Kippley-Ogman is Assistant Rabbi at Beth Jacob Congregation […]

Welcome to the Forty Seventh episode of Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Rabbi Emma Kippley-Ogman looks at Masechet Shabbat Daf 48. Focusing on handkerchiefs and feathers, today we enter the world of chapter four — the material culture of keeping things warm on Shabbat. Rabbi Emma Kippley-Ogman is Assistant Rabbi at Beth Jacob Congregation […]

Welcome to the Forty Seventh episode of Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Rabbi Emma Kippley-Ogman looks at Masechet Shabbat Daf 48. Focusing on handkerchiefs and feathers, today we enter the world of chapter four — the material culture of keeping things warm on Shabbat. Rabbi Emma Kippley-Ogman is Assistant Rabbi at Beth Jacob Congregation […]

Dr. Andrew Wilner interviews Rabbi Jeremy Simons, Assistant Rabbi at Temple Israel, Memphis, TN, about the role of the chaplain in modern medical care. We discuss the importance of spiritual healing and how difficult it is to measure. Rabbi Simons explained that visiting the sick is a Jewish tradition that goes back thousands of years. According to ancient texts, a thoughtful visit can relieve 1/60th of a patient's disease burden. While not as effective as penicillin, there are many medical illnesses where any relief would be welcome. We also broached the topic du jour of Coronavirus and the role of a community rabbi in offering spiritual support for global, medical catastrophes. 

Rabbi Seth Adelson joins Tim to talk about the story of Hanukkah, its history, its traditions and its meaning. Rabbi Adelson serves the Congregation Beth Shalom in Pittsburgh. https://traffic.libsyn.com/shapingopinion/Hanukkah_Episode.mp3 It's often called the Festival of Lights, and it usually happens in November or December each year. It's the Jewish celebration of Hanukkah, and it takes place over eight days. Hanukkah commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem during the second century B.C. The story centers on the Maccabean Revolt, where the Jewish people had risen up against their Greek-Syrian oppressors. Hanukkah means “dedication” and it begins on the 25th of Kislev on the Hebrew calendar. It is often called the Festival of Lights, and it's celebrated with the lighting of the menorah, traditional foods, games and gifts. History of Hanukkah This was during the reign of Alexander the Great. He had conquered Syria, Egypt and Palestine, but he allowed lands under his rule to continue observing their own religions. About 100 years later, a successor to Alexander was Antiochus II. He continued to allow the Jews who lived there to practice their faith. His son, Antiochus IV Epiphanes, didn't see it the same way. According to history, when he took control, he outlawed the Jewish religion and ordered the Jews to worship Greek gods. In 168 (or 164) BC, his soldiers attacked Jewish people in Jerusalem, killing thousands and desecrating the city's holy Second Temple. He erected an altar to Zeus and sacrificed pigs as further insult to the Jewish people. Around that time, Jewish priest Mattathias and his five sons led a full-scale rebellion against Antiochus and the monarchy. Mattathias died in 166 (or 167) BC, two years late, and his son Judah, also known as Judah Maccabee, took the lead. In the next two years, the Jews were able to drive the Syrians out of Jerusalem, using what we would describe as guerilla warfare strategies. Judah then called on the Jewish people to cleanse the Second Temple, rebuild the altar and light its menorah. The Hanukkah Miracle According to the Talmud, Judah Maccabee and the other Jews who participated in the rededication of the Second Temple saw what they thought to be a miracle. The temple had a menorah, but only one cruse of olive oil was left pure. The others had been contaminated by the oppressors. Once they lit the menorah's only cruse they were amazed. There was only enough oil to keep the menorah's candles burning for a single day, yet the flames continued flickering for eight nights. This provided time for them to create a fresh supply of oil. The event served as the inspiration for Jewish sages to proclaim a yearly eight-day festival. Links Congregation Beth Shalom The Modern Rabbi Hanukkah, History.com Hanukkah, MyJewishLearning.com History of Hanukkah, National Geographic Elite Milk Chocolate Gold Coins, Amazon About this Episode's Guest Rabbi Seth Adelson Hailing from Williamstown, Massachusetts, in the Berkshire mountains, Rabbi Seth Adelson's rabbinic work has focused on making connections, on helping people find meaning in Jewish text and tradition, and on demonstrating the value and power of living Jewishly. Rabbi Adelson has been in Pittsburgh since 2015, and has led the charge in re-fashioning Congregation Beth Shalom as an open, inclusive community that focuses on connecting Jews with their tradition and helping them to find the kedushah/holiness in their lives. He spent the previous eight years in Great Neck, New York, serving as Assistant Rabbi and then as Associate Rabbi of Temple Israel of Great Neck. During his tenure on Long Island, he crafted a range of new initiatives that engaged more people, strengthened the community through teaching, pastoring, counseling, and re-framed Temple Israel as a welcoming place. Prior to that, Rabbi Adelson served for four years as Cantor at the ...

Rabbi Seth Adelson joins Tim to talk about the story of Hanukkah, its history, its traditions and its meaning. Rabbi Adelson serves the Congregation Beth Shalom in Pittsburgh. https://traffic.libsyn.com/shapingopinion/Hanukkah_Episode.mp3 It’s often called the Festival of Lights, and it usually happens in November or December each year. It’s the Jewish celebration of Hanukkah, and it takes place over eight days. Hanukkah commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem during the second century B.C. The story centers on the Maccabean Revolt, where the Jewish people had risen up against their Greek-Syrian oppressors. Hanukkah means “dedication” and it begins on the 25th of Kislev on the Hebrew calendar. It is often called the Festival of Lights, and it’s celebrated with the lighting of the menorah, traditional foods, games and gifts. History of Hanukkah This was during the reign of Alexander the Great. He had conquered Syria, Egypt and Palestine, but he allowed lands under his rule to continue observing their own religions. About 100 years later, a successor to Alexander was Antiochus II. He continued to allow the Jews who lived there to practice their faith. His son, Antiochus IV Epiphanes, didn’t see it the same way. According to history, when he took control, he outlawed the Jewish religion and ordered the Jews to worship Greek gods. In 168 (or 164) BC, his soldiers attacked Jewish people in Jerusalem, killing thousands and desecrating the city’s holy Second Temple. He erected an altar to Zeus and sacrificed pigs as further insult to the Jewish people. Around that time, Jewish priest Mattathias and his five sons led a full-scale rebellion against Antiochus and the monarchy. Mattathias died in 166 (or 167) BC, two years late, and his son Judah, also known as Judah Maccabee, took the lead. In the next two years, the Jews were able to drive the Syrians out of Jerusalem, using what we would describe as guerilla warfare strategies. Judah then called on the Jewish people to cleanse the Second Temple, rebuild the altar and light its menorah. The Hanukkah Miracle According to the Talmud, Judah Maccabee and the other Jews who participated in the rededication of the Second Temple saw what they thought to be a miracle. The temple had a menorah, but only one cruse of olive oil was left pure. The others had been contaminated by the oppressors. Once they lit the menorah’s only cruse they were amazed. There was only enough oil to keep the menorah’s candles burning for a single day, yet the flames continued flickering for eight nights. This provided time for them to create a fresh supply of oil. The event served as the inspiration for Jewish sages to proclaim a yearly eight-day festival. Links Congregation Beth Shalom The Modern Rabbi Hanukkah, History.com Hanukkah, MyJewishLearning.com History of Hanukkah, National Geographic Elite Milk Chocolate Gold Coins, Amazon About this Episode's Guest Rabbi Seth Adelson Hailing from Williamstown, Massachusetts, in the Berkshire mountains, Rabbi Seth Adelson’s rabbinic work has focused on making connections, on helping people find meaning in Jewish text and tradition, and on demonstrating the value and power of living Jewishly. Rabbi Adelson has been in Pittsburgh since 2015, and has led the charge in re-fashioning Congregation Beth Shalom as an open, inclusive community that focuses on connecting Jews with their tradition and helping them to find the kedushah/holiness in their lives. He spent the previous eight years in Great Neck, New York, serving as Assistant Rabbi and then as Associate Rabbi of Temple Israel of Great Neck. During his tenure on Long Island, he crafted a range of new initiatives that engaged more people, strengthened the community through teaching, pastoring, counseling, and re-framed Temple Israel as a welcoming place. Prior to that, Rabbi Adelson served for four years as Cantor at the ...

Why are they protesting? Why is the young generation going off the Derech? Understanding Rav Ovadia Yosef's historic Psak in support of Ethiopian Jewish identity **Guest hosted by Rabbi Benyamin Goldschmidt** - Assistant Rabbi, Park East Synagogue with Rabbi Dr. Benny Lau - Rav of Ramban Shul, Author and biographer of Rav Ovadia Yosef - 11:30with MK Pnina Tamano- Shata - First Ethiopian woman to serve as a member of Knesset (Blue & White Party) - 45:30with Rabbi Sharon Shalom - Rav of "Kedoshei Yisroel" in Kiryat Gat - Author of "From Sinai to Ethiopia" - 1:01:30 מראי מקומות  

Last weekend, demonstrators took to the streets for the 2019 Women’s March, but this year’s event was mired in controversy. This week on AJC Passport, we hear from two leading Jewish figures who support the aims of the March, but disagree on whether to participate in light of the ongoing anti-Semitism scandals surrounding its leadership. Carly Pildis, political organizer and contributing editor at Tablet Magazine, and Rabbi Sarah Bassin, Assistant Rabbi of Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills, discuss their decisions and suggest ways to mitigate tensions between the Jewish community and the leaders of the Women’s March.

In this informative episode, Adam sit down with Rabbi Andy Kahn, the Assistant Rabbi at Temple Emanu-El in Manhattan. The two talk about the origins, history, traditions and misconceptions of the Jewish holiday. So start your December by learning more about the Festival of Lights! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thetalkbackwithadammace/support

Sermon by Rabbi Nathan Farb, Assistant Rabbi of Congregation Schaarai Zedek

Rabbi Locketz is the Senior Rabbi Bet Shalom Congregation. He came to Bet Shalom after rabbinic ordination from the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnati, Ohio in 2004. Rabbi Locketz began as Assistant Rabbi and continued in that role until 2006 when he became Associate Rabbi. He was installed as Bet Shalom's Senior Rabbi in January of 2016Having grown up in the Minneapolis Area, Rabbi Locketz completed his undergraduate degree in Hebrew and Semitic Studies at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. Before entering Rabbinical School, Rabbi Locketz worked for three years as the Assistant Camp Director for our Union of Reform Judaism Camp, Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute (OSRUI), while also working as the North American Federation of Temple Youth (NFTY) Advisor to the Northern and Chicago Regions. His rabbinic thesis is entitled, “Rabbi Joseph Rauch: A Biographical Study.” Since returning to Minnesota as a Rabbi, Rabbi Locketz has been active in several organizations in addition to his work at Bet Shalom. He served on the board of the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) and is a graduate of the Synagogue Transformation and Renewal (STAR) Program. Rabbi Locketz is a past president of the Minnesota Rabbinical Association (MRA) and currently sits on the board of the Jewish Family and Children’s Service (JFCS) and the OSRUI Rabbis, Educators, and Cantors Committee (RECC). He is a Co-Chair of YACHAD: A Collaborative Initiative in Jewish Education. Since receiving certification from the Minnesota Emergency Service Chaplain Association (MESCA), Rabbi Locketz has served as a Police Chaplain for the Minnetonka Police Department. He is also a founding board member of the Non-profit Drops Fill Buckets Minneapolis Chapter. Rabbi Locketz is a member of the Central Conference of American Rabbis (CCAR). A true Minnesotan, Rabbi Locketz enjoys most things having to do with a lake – fishing, boating and waterskiing. He takes great interest in history, genealogy, and music.