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In 2014, the late Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks stood on the AJC Global Forum stage and delivered a powerful call to action: “We have to celebrate our Judaism. We have to have less oy and more joy… We never defined ourselves as victims. We never lost our sense of humor. Our ancestors were sometimes hated by gentiles, but they defined themselves as the people loved by God.” Over a decade later, at AJC Global Forum 2025, AJC's Director of Jewish Communal Partnerships, Meggie Wyschogrod Fredman, revisits that message in a special crossover episode between People of the Pod and Books and Beyond, the podcast of the Rabbi Sacks Legacy. She speaks with Dr. Tanya White, one of the inaugural Sacks Scholars and host of Books and Beyond, and Joanna Benarroch, Global Chief Executive of the Legacy, about Rabbi Sacks's enduring wisdom and what it means for the Jewish future. Resources: The State of the Jewish World Address: Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks The Inaugural Sacks Conversation with Tony Blair Listen – AJC Podcasts: The Forgotten Exodus: Untold stories of Jews who left or were driven from Arab nations and Iran People of the Pod:  Latest Episodes:  “They Were Bridge Builders”: Remembering Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky AJC's CEO Ted Deutch: Messages That Moved Me After the D.C. Tragedy Follow People of the Pod on your favorite podcast app, and learn more at AJC.org/PeopleofthePod You can reach us at: peopleofthepod@ajc.org If you've appreciated this episode, please be sure to tell your friends, and rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Transcript of the Interview: Manya Brachear Pashman: On this week 16 years ago, the late Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks published Future Tense, a powerful vision of the future of Judaism, Jewish life, and the state of Israel in the 21st Century. Five years later, he delivered a progress report on that future to AJC Global Forum.  On the sidelines of this year's Global Forum, my colleague Meggie Wyschogrod Fredman spoke with two guests from the Rabbi Sacks Legacy, which was established after his death in 2020 to preserve and teach his timeless and universal wisdom. Meggie Wyschogrod Fredman:   In 2014, Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks addressed our Global Forum stage to offer the state of the Jewish world. Modeled after the US President's State of the Union speech given every year before Congress and the American people, this address was intended to offer an overview of what the Jewish people were experiencing, and to look towards our future. The full video is available on AJC's website as well as the Sacks Legacy website. For today's episode, we are holding a crossover between AJC's People of the Pod podcast and Books and Beyond, the Rabbi Sacks podcast. On Books and Beyond, each episode features experts reflecting on particular works from Rabbi Sacks. Channeling that model, we'll be reflecting on Rabbi Sacks' State of the Jewish World here at AJC's 2025 Global Forum in New York. AJC has long taken inspiration from Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks and today, AJC and the Rabbi Sacks legacy have developed a close partnership. To help us understand his insights, I am joined by two esteemed guests. Dr. Tanya White is one of the inaugural Sacks Scholars and the founder and host of the podcast Books and Beyond, the Rabbi Sacks podcast. Joanna Benarroch is the Global Chief Executive of the Rabbi Sacks legacy. And prior to that, worked closely with Rabbi Sacks for over two decades in the Office of the Chief Rabbi.  Joanna, Tanya, thank you for being with us here at AJC's Global Forum.  Tanya White:   It's wonderful to be with you, Meggie. Joanna Benarroch:   Thank you so much, Meggie.  Meggie Wyschogrod Fredman:   I want to get to the State of the Jewish World. I vividly remember that address. I was with thousands of people in the room, Jews from different walks of life, Jews from around the globe, as well as a number of non-Jewish leaders and dignitaries. And what was so special is that each of them held onto every single word.  He identifies these three areas of concern: a resurgence of antisemitism in Europe, delegitimization of Israel on the global stage, and the Iranian regime's use of terror and terror proxies towards Israel.  This was 2014, so with exception of, I would say today, needing to broaden, unfortunately, antisemitism far beyond Europe, to the skyrocketing rates we're living through today, it's really remarkable the foresight and the relevance that these areas he identified hold.  What do you think allowed Rabbi Sacks to see and understand these challenges so early, before many in the mainstream did? And how is his framing of antisemitism and its associated threats different from others? And I'll let  Tanya jump in and start. Tanya White:  So firstly, I think there was something very unique about Rabbi Sacks. You know, very often, since he passed, we keep asking the question, how was it that he managed to reach such a broad and diverse audience, from non Jews and even in the Jewish world, you will find Rabbi Sacks his books in a Chabad yeshiva, even a Haredi yeshiva, perhaps, and you will find them in a very left, liberal Jewish institution. There's something about his works, his writing, that somehow fills a space that many Jews of many denominations and many people, not just Jews, are searching for. And I think this unique synthesis of his knowledge, he was clearly a religious leader, but he wasn't just uniquely a religious leader.  He was a scholar of history, of philosophy, of political thought, and the ability to, I think, be able to not just read and have the knowledge, but to integrate the knowledge with what's going on at this moment is something that takes extreme prowess and a very deep sense of moral clarity that Rabbi Sacks had. And I would say more than moral clarity, is a moral imagination. I think it was actually Tony Blair. He spoke about the fact that Rabbi Sacks had this ability, this kind of, I think he even used the term moral imagination, that he was able to see something that other people just couldn't see.  Professor Berman from University of Bar Ilan, Joshua Berman, a brilliant Bible scholar. So he was very close to Rabbi Sacks, and he wrote an article in Israeli, actually, an Israeli newspaper, and he was very bold in calling Rabbi Sacks a modern day prophet.  What is a prophet? A prophet is someone who is able to see a big picture and is able to warn us when we're veering in the wrong direction. And that's what you see in the AJC address, and it's quite incredible, because it was 11 years ago, 2014. And he could have stood up today and said exactly the same thing. Rabbi Jonathan Sacks:  But there is nonetheless a new antisemitism. Unlike the old it isn't hatred of Jews for being a religion. It isn't hatred of Jews as a race. It is hatred of Jews as a sovereign nation in their own land, but it has taken and recycled all the old myths. From the blood libel to the Protocols of the Elders of Zion.  Though I have to confess, as I said to the young leaders this morning, I have a very soft spot for antisemites, because they say the nicest things about Jews. I just love the Protocols of the Elders of Zion. Because, according to this, Jews control the banks, Jews control the media, Jews control the world. Little though they know, we can't even control a shul board meeting. Tanya White:  So what's fascinating is, if you look at his book Future Tense, which was penned in 2009.The book itself is actually a book about antisemitism, and you'll note its title is very optimistic, Future Tense, because Rabbi Sacks truly, deeply believed, even though he understood exactly what antisemitism was, he believed that antisemitism shouldn't define us. Because if antisemitism defines who we are, we'll become the victims of external circumstances, rather than the agents of change in the future.  But he was very precise in his description of antisemitism, and the way in which he describes it has actually become a prism through which many people use today. Some people don't even quote him. We were discussing it yesterday, Joanna, he called it a mutating virus, and he speaks about the idea that antisemitism is not new, and in every generation, it comes in different forms. But what it does is like a virus. It attacks the immune system by mutating according to how the system is at the time.  So for example, today, people say, I'm not antisemitic, I'm just anti-Zionist. But what Rabbi Sacks said is that throughout history, when people sought to justify their antisemitism, they did it by recourse to the highest source of authority within that culture. So for example, in the Middle Ages, the highest recourse of authority was religion. So obviously we know the Christian pogroms and things that happen were this recourse the fact, well, the Jews are not Christians, and therefore we're justified in killing them.  In the Enlightenment period, it was science. So we have the and the Scientific Study of Race, right and Social Darwinism, which was used to predicate the Nazi ideology. Today, the highest value is, as we all know, human rights.  And so the virus of antisemitism has mutated itself in order to look like a justification of human rights. If we don't challenge that, we are going to end up on the wrong side of history. And unfortunately, his prediction we are seeing come very much to light today. Meggie Wyschogrod Fredman:  I want to turn to a different topic, and this actually transitioned well, because Tanya, you raised Prime Minister Tony Blair. Joanna, for our listeners who may have less familiarity with Rabbi Sacks, I would love for you to fill in a larger picture of Rabbi Sacks as one of the strongest global Jewish advocates of our time. He was a chief rabbi, his torah knowledge, his philosophical works make him truly a religious and intellectual leader of our generation.  At the same time, he was also counsel to the royal family, to secular thought leaders, world leaders, and in his remarks here at Global Forum, he actually raised addressing leading governing bodies at the European Union at that time, including Chancellor Merkel. These are not the halls that rabbis usually find themselves in. So I would love for you to explain to our audience, help us understand this part of Rabbi Sacks' life and what made him so effective in it.  Joanna Benarroch:  Thanks, Meggie. Over the last couple of weeks, I spent quite a bit of time with people who have been interested in learning more about Rabbi Sacks and looking at his archive, which we've just housed at the National Library in Israel. Then I spent quite a significant amount of time with one of our Sacks Scholars who's doing a project on exactly this.  How did he live that Judaism, engaged with the world that he wrote so eloquently about when he stepped down as chief rabbi. And a couple of days ago, I got an email, actually sent to the Sacks Scholar that I spent time with, from the gifted archivist who's working on cataloging Rabbi Sacks' archive. She brought our attention to a video that's on our website.  Rabbi Sacks was asked by a young woman who was a student at Harvard doing a business leadership course, and she asked Rabbi Sacks for his help with her assignment. So he answered several questions, but the question that I wanted to bring to your attention was: what difference have you sought to make in the world?  The difference that he sought to make in the world, and this is what he said, “is to make Judaism speak to people who are in the world, because it's quite easy being religious in a house of worship, in a synagogue or church, or even actually at home or in the school. But when you're out there in the marketplace, how do you retain those strong values?  And secondly, the challenge came from University. I was studying philosophy at a time when there were virtually no philosophers who were religious believers, or at least, none who were prepared to publicly confess to that. So the intellectual challenges were real. So how do you make Judaism speak to people in those worlds, the world of academic life, the world of economy?  And in the end, I realized that to do that credibly, I actually had to go into the world myself, whether it was broadcasting for the BBC or writing for The Times, and getting a little street cred in the world itself, which actually then broadened the mission. And I found myself being asked by politicians and people like that to advise them on their issues, which forced me to widen my boundaries.” So from the very beginning, I was reminded that John–he wrote a piece. I don't know if you recall, but I think it was in 2005, maybe a little bit earlier. He wrote a piece for The Times about the two teenagers killed a young boy, Jamie Bulger, and he wrote a piece in The Times. And on the back of that, John Major, the prime minister at the time, called him in and asked him for his advice.  Following that, he realized that he had something to offer, and what he would do is he would host dinners at home where he would bring key members of either the parliament or others in high positions to meet with members of the Jewish community. He would have one on one meetings with the Prime Minister of the time and others who would actually come and seek his advice and guidance.  As Tanya reflected, he was extremely well read, but these were books that he read to help him gain a better understanding into the world that we're living in. He took his time around general elections to ring and make contact with those members of parliament that had got in to office, from across the spectrum. So he wasn't party political. He spoke to everybody, and he built up. He worked really hard on those relationships.  People would call him and say so and so had a baby or a life cycle event, and he would make a point of calling and making contact with them. And you and I have discussed the personal effect that he has on people, making those building those relationships. So he didn't just do that within the Jewish community, but he really built up those relationships and broaden the horizons, making him a sought after advisor to many.  And we came across letters from the current king, from Prince Charles at the time, asking his guidance on a speech, or asking Gordon Brown, inviting him to give him serious advice on how to craft a good speech, how long he should speak for? And Gordon Brown actually gave the inaugural annual lecture, Memorial Lecture for Rabbi Sacks last in 2023 and he said, I hope my mentor will be proud of me.  And that gave us, I mean, it's emotional talking about it, but he really, really worked on himself. He realized he had something to offer, but also worked on himself in making his ideas accessible to a broad audience. So many people could write and can speak. He had the ability to do both, but he worked on himself from quite a young age on making his speeches accessible. In the early days, they were academic and not accessible. Why have a good message if you can't share it with a broad audience? Meggie Wyschogrod Fredman:  What I also am thinking about, we're speaking, of course, here at an advocacy conference. And on the one hand, part of what you're describing are the foundations of being an excellent Jewish educator, having things be deeply accessible.  But the other part that feels very relevant is being an excellent global Jewish advocate is engaging with people on all sides and understanding that we need to engage with whomever is currently in power or may who may be in power in four years. And it again, speaks to his foresight.  Joanna Benarroch:  You know, to your point about being prophetic, he was always looking 10, 15, 20 years ahead. He was never looking at tomorrow or next week. He was always, what are we doing now that can affect our future? How do I need to work to protect our Jewish community? He was focused whilst he was chief rabbi, obviously on the UK, but he was thinking about the global issues that were going to impact the Jewish community worldwide. Meggie Wyschogrod Fredman:  Yes. I want to turn to the antidote that Rabbi Sacks proposed when he spoke here at Global Forum. Rabbi Jonathan Sacks:  I will tell you the single most important thing we have to do, more important than all the others. We have to celebrate our Judaism. We have to have less oy and more joy.  Do you know why Judaism survived? I'll tell you. Because we never defined ourselves as victims. Because we never lost our sense of humor. Because never in all the centuries did we internalize the disdain of the world. Yes, our ancestors were sometimes hated by gentiles, but they defined themselves as the people loved by God. Meggie Wyschogrod Fredman:  So he highlights the need to proudly embrace the particularism of Judaism, which really in today's world, feels somewhat at odds with the very heavy reliance we have on universalism in Western society. And underpinning this, Rabbi Sacks calls on us to embrace the joy of Judaism, simchatah, Chaim, or, as he so fittingly puts it, less oy and more joy. How did both of these shape Rabbi Sacks's wider philosophy and advocacy, and what do they mean for us today? Tanya White:  Rabbi Sacks speaks about the idea of human beings having a first and second language. On a metaphorical level, a second language is our particularities. It's the people, it's the family we're born. We're born into. It's where we learn who we are. It's what we would call today in sociology, our thick identity. Okay, it's who, who I am, what I believe in, where I'm going to what my story is. But all of us as human beings also have a first language. And that first language can be, it can manifest itself in many different ways. First language can be a specific society, a specific nation, and it can also be a global my global humanity, my first language, though, has to, I have to be able to speak my first language, but to speak my first language, meaning my universal identity, what we will call today, thin identity. It won't work if I don't have a solid foundation in my thick identity, in my second language. I have nothing to offer my first language if I don't have a thick, particular identity.  And Rabbi Sacks says even more than that. As Jews, we are here to teach the world the dignity of difference. And this was one of Rabbi Sacks' greatest messages. He has a book called The Dignity of Difference, which he wrote on the heels of 9/11. And he said that Judaism comes and you have the whole story of Babel in the Bible, where the people try to create a society that is homogenous, right? The narrative begins, they were of one people and one language, you know, and what, and a oneness of things. Everyone was the same. And Rabbi Sacks says that God imposes diversity on them. And then sees, can they still be unified, even in their diversity? And they can't.  So Rabbi Sacks answers that the kind of antidote to that is Abraham. Who is Abraham? Abraham the Ivri. Ivri is m'ever, the other. Abraham cut this legacy. The story of Abraham is to teach the world the dignity of difference.  And one of the reasons we see antisemitism when it rears its head is when there is no tolerance for the other in society. There is no tolerance for the particular story. For my second language. For the way in which I am different to other people. There's no real space for diversity, even when we may use hashtags, okay, or even when we may, you know, proclaim that we are a very diverse society. When there is no space for the Jew, that's not true dignifying of difference. And so I think for Rabbi Sacks, he told someone once that one of his greatest, he believed, that one of his greatest novelties he brought into the world was the idea of Torah and chochma, which is torah and wisdom, universal wisdom. And Rabbi Sacks says that we need both.  We need to have the particularity of our identity, of our language, of our literacy, of where we came from, of our belief system. But at the same time, we also need to have universal wisdom, and we have to constantly be oscillating and be kind of trying to navigate the space between these two things. And that's exactly what Rabbi Sacks did.  And so I would say, I'll actually just finish with a beautiful story that he used to always tell. He would tell the story, and he heard this story from the late Lubavitcher, Menachem Schneerson, Rabbi Menachem Schneerson, who was a very big influence on Rabbi Sacks and the leader of the Chabad movement.  So in the story, there's two people that are schlepping rocks up a mountain, two workers, and one of them just sees his bags that are full of rocks and just sees no meaning or purpose in his work. The other understands that he's carrying diamonds in his bag.  And one day they get a different bag, and in that bag there's rubies, and the person who carries the rocks sees the rubies as rocks, again, sees that as a burden. But the person who's carrying the rubies and understands their value, even though they may not be diamonds, understands the values of the stones, will see them in a different way.  The Lubavitcher Rebbe said, if we see our identity, our Judaism, as stones to carry as a burden that we have to just schlep up a mountain, then we won't see anyone else's particular religion or particular belief system or particularity as anything to be dignified or to be valued.  But if we see our religion as diamonds, we'll understand that other people's religions, though for me, they may be rubies, they're still of value. You have to understand that your religion is diamonds, and you have to know what your religion is, understand what it is. You have to embrace your particularity. You have to engage with it, value it, and then go out into the world and advocate for it. And that, to me, was exactly what Rabbi Sacks did. Meggie Wyschogrod Fredman:  So much of what you're outlining is the underpinning of being a successful engager in interfaith and inter religious work. And Rabbi Sacks, of course, was such a leader there. At  AJC, we have taken inspiration from Rabbi Sacks and have long engaged in interfaith and inter-religious work, that's exactly a linchpin of it, of preaching one's own faith in order to engage with others. Tanya White:  That's the oy and the joy. For Rabbi Sacks, it's exactly that, if I see it as the oy, which is schlepping it up the mountain, well, I'm not going to be a very good advocate, but if I see it as the joy, then my advocacy, it's like it shines through. Joanna Benarroch:  It's very interesting, because he was interviewed by Christian Amanpour on CNN in 2014 just after he stepped down, as she she quoted the phrase “less oy and more joy” back to him, referring to his description of the Jewish community. When he came into office in 1991 he was worried about rising assimilation and out-marriage. And she said: How did you turn it around?  He said, “We've done the book of Lamentations for many centuries. There's been a lot of antisemitism and a lot of negativity to Jewish identity. And if you think of yourself, exactly as you're describing, as the people who get hated by others, or you've got something too heavy to carry, you're not going to want to hand that on to your children.  If you've got a very open society, the question is, why should I be anything in particular? Being Jewish is a very particular kind of Jewish identity, but I do feel that our great religious traditions in Judaism is the classic instance of this.  We have enormous gifts to offer in the 21st century, a very strong sense of community, very supportive families, a dedicated approach to education. And we do well with our children. We're a community that believes in giving. We are great givers, charitably and in other ways.  So I think when you stay firm in an identity, it helps you locate yourself in a world that sometimes otherwise can be seen to be changing very fast and make people very anxious. I think when you're rooted in a people that comes through everything that fate and history can throw at it, and has kept surviving and kept being strong and kept going, there's a huge thing for young people to carry with them.” And then he adds, to finish this interview, he said, “I think that by being what we uniquely are, we contribute to humanity what only we can give.” What Rabbi Sacks had was a deep sense of hope. He wore a yellow tie to give people hope and to make them smile. That's why he wore a yellow tie on major occasions. You know, sunshine, bringing hope and a smile to people's faces. And he had hope in humanity and in the Jewish people.  And he was always looking to find good in people and things. And when we talk about less oy and more joy. He took pleasure in the simple things in life. Bringing music into the community as a way to uplift and bring the community together.  We just spent a lovely Shabbat together with AJC, at the AJC Shabbaton with the students. And he would have loved nothing more than being in shul, in synagogue with the community and joining in.  Meggie Wyschogrod Fredman:  Thank you Joanna, and that's beautiful. I want to end our conversation by channeling how Rabbi Sacks concluded his 2014 address. He speaks about the need for Jewish unity at that time. Let's take a listen.  Rabbi Jonathan Sacks:  We must learn to overcome our differences and our divisions as Jews and work together as a global people. Friends, consider this extraordinary historical fact: Jews in history have been attacked by some of the greatest empires the world has ever known, empires that bestrode the narrow world like a colossus. That seemed invulnerable in their time. Egypt of the pharaohs, Assyria, Babylonia, the Alexandrian Empire, the Roman Empire, the medieval empires of Christianity and Islam, all the way up to the Third Reich and the Soviet Union. Each one of those, seemingly invulnerable, has been consigned to history, while our tiny people can still stand and sing Am Yisrael Chai. Meggie Wyschogrod Fredman:  In Rabbi Sacks' A Letter in the Scroll, he talks about the seminal moment in his life when he most deeply understood Jewish peoplehood and unity. And that was 1967, the Six Day War, when the Jewish people, of course, witnessed the State of Israel on the brink of existential threat. To our AJC audience, this may ring particularly familiar because it was evoked in a piece by Mijal Bitton, herself a Sacks Scholar, a guest on our podcast, a guest Tanya on your podcast, who wrote a piece about a month after 10/7 titled "That Pain You're Feeling is Peoplehood'.  And that piece went viral in the Jewish world. And she draws this parallel between the moment that Rabbi Sacks highlights in 1967 and 10, seven, I should note, Tanya, of course, is referenced in that article that Mijal wrote. For our audiences, help us understand the centrality of peoplehood and unity to Rabbi Sacks' vision of Judaism. And as we now approach a year and a half past 10/7 and have seen the resurgence of certain communal fractures, what moral clarity can we take from Rabbi Sacks in this moment? Tanya White:  Okay, so it's interesting you talked about Mijal, because I remember straight after 7/10 we were in constant conversation–how it was impacting us, each of us in our own arenas, in different ways. And one of the things I said to her, which I found really comforting, was her constant ability to be in touch. And I think like this, you know, I like to call it after the name of a book that I read to my kid, The Invisible String. This idea that there are these invisible strings. In the book, the mother tells the child that all the people we love have invisible strings that connect us. And when we pull on the string, they feel it the other side.  1967 was the moment Rabbi Sacks felt that invisible pull on the string. They have a very similar trajectory. The seventh of October was the moment in which many, many Jews, who were perhaps disengaged, maybe a little bit ambivalent about their Jewish identity, they felt the tug of that invisible string. And then the question is, what do we do in order to maintain that connection? And I think for Rabbi Sacks, that was really the question. He speaks about 1967 being the moment in which he says, I realized at that moment every, you know, in Cambridge, and everything was about choice. And, you know, 1960s philosophy and enlightenment philosophy says, at that moment, I realized I hadn't chosen Judaism. Judaism had chosen me.  And from that moment forth, Rabbi Sacks feels as if he had been chosen. Judaism had chosen him for a reason. He was a Jew for a reason. And I think today, many, many Jews are coming back to that question. What does it mean that I felt that pull of the string on the seventh of October?  Rabbi Sacks' answer to that question of, where do we go from here? I think very simply, would be to go back to the analogy. You need to work out why Judaism is a diamond. And once you understand why Judaism is a diamond and isn't a burden to carry on my back, everything else will fall into place.  Because you will want to advocate for that particularity and what that particularity brings to the world. In his book, Future Tense, which, again, was a book about antisemitism, there was a picture of a lighthouse at the front of the book. That's how Rabbi Sacks saw the antidote for antisemitism, right? Is that we need to be the lighthouse. Because that's our role, globally, to be able to be the light that directs the rest of the world when they don't know where they're going. And we are living in a time of dizziness at the moment, on every level, morally, sociologically, psychologically, people are dizzy. And Judaism has, and I believe this is exactly what Rabbi Sacks advocated for, Judaism has a way to take us out of that maze that we found ourselves in. And so I think today, more than ever, in response to you, yes, it is peoplehood that we feel. And then the question is, how do we take that feeling of peoplehood and use it towards really building what we need to do in this world. The advocacy that Judaism needs to bring into the world. Meggie Wyschogrod Fredman:  We all have a role, a reason, a purpose. When Rabbi Sacks spoke to us a decade ago, more than a decade ago, at this point, those who were in the room felt the moral imperative to stand up to advocate and why, as Jews, we had that unique role.  I am so honored that today, now with Rabbi Sacks not here, you continue to give us that inspiration of why we are a letter in the scroll, why we must stand up and advocate. So thank you, Tanya and Joanna, for joining us at Global Forum and for this enlightening conversation. Tanya White:  Thank you so much for having us. Thank you. Joanna Benarroch:  Thank you so much.  Manya Brachear Pashman: If you missed last week's episode, please be sure to listen as two AJC colleagues pay tribute to their friends Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky who were brutally murdered outside the Capital Jewish Museum in May.   

Antisemitism isn't just rising in America, it's exploding. And while our institutions hesitate, the attacks are getting louder, deadlier, and more brazen. Just this spring, during Passover, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's home was targeted in an arson attack while he and his family were asleep inside. Soon thereafter, a young Jewish couple was murdered in cold blood in Washington, D.C. Their only crime? Being Jewish.And in Boulder, Colorado, an Egyptian national terrorist launched a brutal assault using Molotov cocktails and a flamethrower on a group of Jewish people who were peacefully assembled to support the Israeli hostages. The attack injured an 88-year-old Holocaust survivor, plus 11 other individuals.The question is no longer whether antisemitism exists. The question is: Why is America tolerating it? On today's episode of Some Future Day, I sit down with Robert Spencer, scholar, historian, and author of the new book “Antisemitism: History and Myth.” Together we trace the ancient roots of Jew hatred, explore how Islamic extremism and Western academia are feeding the flames, and confront the role social media and influencers are playing in amplifying the world's oldest hatred. This conversation is raw, necessary, and deeply unsettling. But it's one we can't avoid. If we stay silent now, the future of Jews in America could mirror the darkest chapters of our past.Episode Links:Website: https://jihadwatch.org/X: https://x.com/jihadwatchRSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jihadwatch.robertspencer/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JihadWatchVideo"Antisemitism: History and Myth" by Robert Spencer: https://a.co/d/12lfxyEOrder Marc's new book, "Some Future Day: How AI Is Going to Change Everything"Sign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.com/To join the conversation, follow Marc Beckman here: YoutubeLinkedInTwitterInstagramTikTok

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“Hollywood is about as left and progressive a community as there is in this country. And unfortunately, part of the box you have to check in that very left, super progressive space is being anti-Israel and being pro-Palestine in an anti-Israel way,” says Jonah Platt.Platt is a jack of all trades in the entertainment industry—an actor, director, producer, and singer. In the aftermath of the Oct. 7, 2023, massacre of Israelis led by terrorist group Hamas, he launched the podcast “Being Jewish.”He recently visited Auschwitz, the largest German death camp, alongside over a dozen Muslims. He went with the organization Sharaka, which builds on the work of the Abraham Accords and educates Middle Easterners and other Arabs and Muslims around the world about the Holocaust.“Some of these people came on this trip at great personal risk. If you're coming from Pakistan to hang out with Jews in the middle of this Israel-Gaza war, I mean, you could be in real, physical danger. Some people—they couldn't be in any photos and their identities had to be kept secret to protect them,” says Platt. “There were Jewish slaves [at Auschwitz], working out in that kind of rain in threadbare pajamas, starving to death, and having to do physical labor and be shot if they didn't keep up. And meanwhile, I'm freezing in the cold, but I get to go on a warm bus and get a hot meal after this.”In this episode, we discuss how to navigate being Jewish and Zionist in a society that is becoming increasingly hostile to Israel.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.***Disclaimer: One of the producers for American Thought Leaders participated in the Sharaka program to Poland on an all-expenses paid trip.

Today is a heartbreaking and terrifying day for Jews in America—and for anyone who cherishes the values of decency, freedom, and civilization itself.The cold-blooded murder of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim last night in Washington, D.C., has shattered any illusion that the hate-filled rhetoric we've been hearing was just talk. It wasn't. For those of us who have been warning that this kind of incitement would spill into violence, this is our worst nightmare come true. And yet we still hear people whispering, some quite loudly, that the Zionists had it coming. This was not random. This was the deadly consequence of a climate that has normalized antisemitism under the guise of politics. Some people think violent antisemitism is the result of the the war in Gaza. We know it's the other way around - the war in Gaza is the result of violent antisemitism. In this episode, which we recorded a few days ago before these horrific events, we sat down with Jonah Platt—actor, podcast host, and passionate Jewish advocate—to talk about Judaism, Israel, generational disconnects, and what it means to be a vocal Jew in today's climate. Check out his excellent podcast, Being Jewish with Jonah Platt.We cover the following topics:* From Hollywood to Jewish Advocacy* The Role of Family in Jewish Identity* What's Going Wrong with Jewish Education?* Jewish Students and the New Face of Antisemitism* Chabad, Cheese Plates & Jewish Hospitality* Why Aren't More Jews in Hollywood Speaking Up?* Fighting Disinformation & Misguided “Allies”In the end, Jonah reminds us: don't wait for celebrities to save us. We are done staying silent about this, and hope you can join us. Don't worry about being on the right side of your favorite Instagram influencer, worry about being on the right side of humanity. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit askajew.substack.com/subscribe

Marc and Kim are joined by Jonah Platt, Host of Being Jewish with Jonah Platt, for an in-depth conversation on the recent wave of antisemitic violence, including the tragic shooting in Washington, DC. They discuss how phrases like “from the river to the sea” contribute to growing hostility and fear within the Jewish community. Jonah shares insights from his podcast, which aims to build understanding and unity among Jews and allies. The conversation also explores Hollywood's evolving relationship with Jewish identity, the push for authentic representation, and the concerning trend of antisemitism on college campuses, including actions taken during the Trump administration in response to university protests.

Marc and Kim kick off the show with a look at the Memorial Day weekend weather and pool season openings. They dive into a nostalgic and cautionary chat about dangerous toys like Jarts, highlight local fundraising efforts including the Queen of Hearts raffle and the Guns and Hoses drive for tornado victims. In Segment 3, Jonah Platt joins the show to discuss the rise of anti-Semitism on college campuses and the mission of his podcast, Being Jewish. The final segment features Jason Cole of Pro Outdoor discussing landscape lighting installations and details on a $2500 giveaway.

On this packed episode of the Marc Cox Morning Show, Marc tackles Missouri's Medicaid expansion, weighing financial sustainability and the push for work requirements. He highlights the alarming rise of anti-Semitism on college campuses, focusing on Harvard's protests and international student scrutiny. COVID-19 vaccine debates take center stage, including concerns over VAERS data and potential side effects. Local headlines cover a tornado in St. Louis, a California plane crash, and violence against Israeli embassy staff in D.C. Marc speaks with Nichole Murray about emergency preparedness following the St. Louis tornado, and Benjamin Smith joins to discuss political silence around campus anti-Semitism. Memorial Day travel trends, a San Diego plane crash, and the economics of mocktails are also explored. The hour wraps with quirky news from Minnesota and Missouri. Later, Congressman Bob Onder discusses Medicaid reforms targeting waste and fraud, while Mayor Jason Law shares his campaign to end vehicle emissions testing in St. Charles County due to its cost and inefficiency. The show also covers the renewal of Trump's 2017 tax cuts, border security funding, and the U.S. Treasury's plan to stop penny production by 2026. Marc and Kim preview Memorial Day weekend weather and pool openings, caution listeners about dangerous toys like Jarts, and spotlight community fundraisers supporting tornado victims. Jonah Platt, host of Being Jewish, talks about the rise of anti-Semitism and his podcast's mission to foster Jewish community. The show closes with Jason Cole from Pro Outdoor discussing landscape lighting and a $2500 giveaway.

What if the most ancient hate in the world is making a stunning comeback—and most people don't even realize it?In this eye-opening episode of Thrive LouD, Lou Diamond sits down with multi-talented performer, activist, and host of the "Being Jewish" podcast, Jonah Platt. Together, they pull back the curtain on the recent explosion of antisemitism, revealing why it's not a new phenomenon or a fleeting internet trend, but part of a centuries-old playbook that has found new fuel in today's social media-driven world.Key Highlights:Jonah's Personal & Professional Journey: Jonah shares his evolution from a Broadway performer and producer to one of the most recognized Jewish voices online, candidly discussing how personal experiences, world events, and even being diagnosed with ADHD shaped his path.October 7 and Its Aftermath: Lou and Jonah dissect how the tragedy in Israel became a catalyst for a global surge in antisemitism, and what makes this wave of hate so coordinated, widespread, and insidious.Left vs. Right—Understanding Modern Antisemitism: The episode explores why anti-Jewish sentiment shows up differently on the political right and left, outlining how exclusion and double standards have quietly pushed Jews out of certain social circles and institutions.Breaking Out of Echo Chambers: Jonah explains his intentional approach to reaching non-Jewish audiences, offering practical strategies for making Jewish history, identity, and reality accessible and compelling for all.Turning Shock Into Action: Both Lou and Jonah discuss why now is the time for every listener—Jewish or not—to get involved, whether through speaking up, supporting education, or taking part in community initiatives.Action Steps for Listeners:Educate Yourself & Others: Use Jonah's and Lou's recommended resources—like the "Being Jewish" podcast or the book Jews Don't Count—to gain a deeper understanding of Jewish identity and anti-Jewish hate.Get Out of Your Algorithm Bubble: Proactively engage with diverse voices online; follow, comment, and share Jewish creators and moderate voices to help humanize complex issues.Support Inclusive Education: If you're an influencer, business leader, or educator, create space for open discussions about Jews and antisemitism, and advocate for Jewish inclusion in DEI initiatives.Show Up Locally: Attend school board and town hall meetings, and encourage representation and support for Jewish groups within your community and at universities.Don't Wait for Others to Act—Start Now: Whether it's having a conversation, supporting Jewish creators, or volunteering behind the scenes, find one actionable step and take it.This isn't just a conversation for the Jewish community—Jonah and Lou make it clear that fighting hatred and building bridges is everyone's responsibility. Tune in, get inspired, and discover how you can be part of moving “the ball up the court” in the fight against bigotry and for a more inclusive future.TIMESTAMPED OVERVIEW00:00 "Exploring Jewish Identity in Media"05:07 From Side Hustle to Influencer08:59 Understanding ADHD and Self-Acceptance12:42 Navigating Antisemitism and Identity14:11 Resurgence of Right-Wing Antisemitism18:11 Foreign Influence Fuels Antisemitism21:39 Inclusive and Educational Show Success23:29 Engage and Invest Strategically28:26 Intentional Podcast Success32:05 Struggling to Fully Delegate33:23 Summer Break for Show Expansion37:03 Inception: A Film-Only Masterpiece40:11 FlyKit: Jet Lag Solution Product43:25 Respect Every Role and Task

Two shot dead in Washington DC, in an attack that shocked many but surprised few. Meanwhile, a string of Israel's longtime allies denounce the country over the blockade of aid to Gaza, even threatening sanctions. Yonit and Jonathan discuss what's next and what to make of the partial resumption of humanitarian aid. Plus, they're joined by fellow Jewish podcaster Jonah Platt, taking the temperature at this moment of angst and revealing what it means to be a Jew in Hollywood in 2025—the challenges and the moments of light.Join our Patreon community to get access to bonus episodes, discounts on merch and more: https://bit.ly/UnholyPatreonSocial links, shop, YouTube channel and more: https://linktr.ee/unholypod Jonah Platt is an American actor, singer, writer, and director known for his role as Fiyero in Wicked on Broadway. He's appeared in TV shows like The Office and Curb Your Enthusiasm, and written for Family Guy. An advocate for Jewish identity and education, Platt hosts the podcast Being Jewish with Jonah Platt and actively participates in various Jewish organizations. He hails from a family deeply rooted in the entertainment industry, being the son of producer Marc Platt and brother to actor Ben Platt.

Jonah Platt, known for his work on Broadway and in television, has become a prominent voice in Jewish advocacy, especially following the events of October 7. In this compelling episode, Jonah joins Rachel to discuss the complexities of Jewish identity in the entertainment industry and beyond.They delve into the challenges of confronting antisemitism, the importance of authentic representation, and the role of tradition and family in shaping one's sense of self. Jonah shares insights from his podcast, Being Jewish, where he engages in honest conversations about faith, culture, and the diverse experiences within the Jewish community.This episode offers a nuanced exploration of what it means to be Jewish today—and how storytelling can bridge gaps in understanding.Want to advertise on our show? Email us at: info@truenativemedia.com--- --- ---VISIT OUR AMAZING SPONSOR!--- --- —HAPPY MAMMOTHGo to happymammoth.com and use code UNDERSTOOD at checkout for 15% OFF--- --- —Shop Miss Understood Merch https://mumerch.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Rachel on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=enFollow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitelExecutive Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠George Carmona Please like, share, subscribe, and give us a 5-star review!Do you have show ideas or media requests? Email the show at: ru@missumedia.comListen on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw13NrSKD-nD_8E0vBHt5hA⁠⁠Website: https://missunderstoodpodcast.com/

Greetings morons, and Happy Passover! We are delighted to welcome actor, musician, writer, Jewish advocate, fellow father to be, podcaster, and absolute MENSCH, Jonah Platt to the show. Today, we're breaking down all things Passover- how the holiday came to be, our personal passover stories, matzah pizza, and what really went down in Egypt. Plus, we answer YOUR messages and debate the true meaning of being Kosher. What, are ya nuts?! Enjoy! Tune in to Being Jewish with Jonah Platt HERE Leave us a voicemail here!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok! Sponsors:Go to U.S.KOALA.com/GOOD to get $100 off your sofa, plus free shipping.Find exactly what you're booking for on Booking.comHead to MarleySpoon.com/OFFER/GOODGUYS and use code GOODGUYS for up to 27 FREE meals!Get results you can run your fingers through! For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code GOODGUYS10 The Great Rewards Hunt is on, so join the adventure with Draftkings Casino! Sign up with code GOODGUYS and start playing to get up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS IN CASINO CREDITS back with a minimum five dollar net loss. Only on Draftkings Casino. The Crown Is Yours.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michael Feldstein has been a direct marketing professional for more than 40 years. He graduated with an MBA in marketing from New York University and has lived in Stamford since 1982. Feldstein is a member of both the Young Israel of Stamford and Congregation Agudath Sholom and has served on the adult education committees at both synagogues. He chaired the Center for Community Education at the Bi-Cultural Hebrew Academy in Stamford, an education initiative that brought various Jewish educators to speak to members of the Stamford Jewish community. He also chairs the annual Challenges in Jewish Education panel program, which has brought various Jewish educators to participate in a panel to discuss critical issues in the world of Jewish education.  It has run consecutively for more than 20 years. He is the author of MEET ME IN THE MIDDLE, a collection of essays on contemporary Jewish topics.  For the last three years, he has been publishing a weekly column in The Jewish Link.  His works have also appeared in The Jewish Week and The Forward. In 2023, he won the Simon Rockower Award for Excellence in Journalism, which is given each year by the American Jewish Press Association. Gems:Be a life-long learner.Though technology is very useful, we must still value the actual Torah texts.Being Jewish is not something we can hide.Be flexible.Learning in Hebrew gives our students the ability to read and connect with our texts.We learn through experiences.Teach critical thinking skills along with moral character.There's value in teaching our students a trade.Focus on each individual child.https://amzn.to/414F4MRParenting On PurposeThis course will help you better understand your child and build a deeper connection.AmazonWe receive a small commission for any items purchased through my Amazon link.Dot-by-Dot Hebrew CurriculumA Kriah curriculum designed for the classroom, home, or Remedial with readers,workbooks, & games.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Jonah Platt, a true entertainment multi-hyphenate, is an actor, writer, producer, singer and host of the new hit podcast Being Jewish with Jonah. Join Platt for a wide-open conversation about growing up Jewish and the influence it has had on his career, including his upcoming project producing and co-staring alongside Ginnifer Goodwin in the feature film The Mensch and co-writing the musical adaptation of Lois Lowry's best-selling novel, The Giver. In conversation with Joe Alterman, executive director of Neranenah,This program is part of The Pulse: Moments That Matter, a series of frank conversations on culturally relevant topics with musicians, comedians and other entertainment industry professionals to illuminate how being Jewish has shaped their experiences, both personally and professionally.

In this episode, I had an engaging conversation with Jonah Platt, who comes from a prominent Hollywood family and has made his own mark in the entertainment industry. We talked about his experiences on Broadway, including his role in "Wicked," and his family's involvement in the production. Jonah also shared his journey into podcasting with his show "Being Jewish," which he launched to address Jewish identity and issues, especially in light of recent events in Israel. We touched on the challenges of anti-Semitism, the importance of advocacy, and the impact of political changes. On a personal note, Jonah opened up about his wife's MS diagnosis, their IVF journey, and their decision to use a surrogate for their third child. The episode was a mix of Hollywood insights, personal stories, and meaningful discussions about activism and identity. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction and Jonah Platt's Background 00:02:11 - Jonah's Father and the Success of Wicked 00:10:48 - Jewish Advocacy and October 7th Attacks 00:23:01 - Hollywood Gossip: Justin Baldoni and Personal Trainer 00:34:28 - Jonah's Family Journey and Wife's MS MY Go Big Podcasting Courses Are Here! Purchase Go Big Podcasting and learn to start, monetize, and grow your own podcast. USE CODE: Cyber10 for 10% OFF **SHOP my Amazon Marketplace - especially if you're looking to get geared-up to start your own Podcast!!!** https://www.amazon.com/shop/thesarahfrasershow Show is sponsored by: Head to acorns.com/tsfs or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today! Alomoves.com use code TSFS30 for only ninety-nine dollars with a thirty-day FREE trial. This is a limited time offer that ends January 31 Horizonfibroids.com get rid of those nasty fibroids MeetFabric.com/TSFS join the thousands of parents who trust Fabric to help protect their family. Apply today in just minutes Nutrafol.com use code TSFS for FREE shipping and $10 off your subscription Quince.com/tsfs for FREE shipping on your order and 365 day returns Follow me on Instagram/Tiktok: @thesarahfrasershow   ***Visit our Sub-Reddit: reddit.com/r/thesarahfrasershow for ALL things The Sarah Fraser Show!!!*** Advertise on The Sarah Fraser Show: thesarahfrasershow@gmail.com Got a juicy gossip TIP from your favorite TLC or Bravo show? Email: thesarahfrasershow@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this thought-provoking episode of The Dude Therapist, Eli Weinstein sits down with the multitalented Jonah Platt to explore the evolving narrative of Jewish identity and the power of activism. Jonah dives into his personal journey of embracing Jewishness, the complexities of advocating in Hollywood, and how recent events have ignited a renewed sense of Jewish pride. This episode explores what it means to celebrate identity in the face of adversity, from tradition and family to the importance of respectful dialogue. Jonah also shares wisdom for young activists, highlights the importance of education and community support, and offers a glimpse into the future of Jewish advocacy. Key Takeaways: Judaism is about more than religion; it's about family and tradition. Activism can spark newfound pride and strength in identity. Respectful dialogue fosters understanding, even amidst differences. It's okay to block negativity online—protect your mental health. Embracing and celebrating who you are leads to empowerment. Community and education are vital for strengthening identity and advocacy. Jonah Platt, host of the new podcast Being Jewish with Jonah Platt, is a trusted voice in modern Jewish advocacy and culture. With a career that has spanned Broadway (Wicked), Hollywood (Being the Ricardos), and beyond, Jonah brings authenticity and insight to the ongoing conversation about Jewish identity. Tune in for inspiration, insight, and actionable advice on embracing who you are and standing tall in advocacy. Don't miss this empowering discussion! Resources Mentioned: Jonah's new podcast: Being Jewish with Jonah Platt Recommended readings on Jewish identity and activism Follow Jonah Platt on social media for updates and insights

What do you people call it? 2025? Anyway, we hope it's awesome! Is your new year's resolution to listen more of the Jewish weave, covering everything from Hanukkah to TJ MAxx? If so, you're in for a treat.Also:* Our sufganiyot (seasonal donuts) game-plan* Being Jewish out loud* Are celebrities allowed to be jewish?* A 2nd Hanukkah without the hostages* The bombshell Assad divorce* We are the lovechilds Marie Kondo and a Tazmanian Devil* We'll also introduce a new segment: The Jewish draft! Who's in and who's out this week? Listen to find out. Or you could also scroll below to see the photo. By the way he's been posting one for every night, hasn't hit a Jewish person in his quotes just yet, but it's night 7 so figners crossed!Also, here's a video of a lovely celebration on 5th avenue, complete with irrate commuters and confused tourists. Jewish Joy in your face, it's the NYC way!Have you ordered your copy of the Queers 4 Palestine calendar yet? If not, take your time, i've been doing the fulfillment and already have spent more than the doctor's recommended time in the post office. But also hurry up because we have a limited supply! Special thanks to the wonderful Nika Scothorne for the design. Good for the Jews is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Any New Year's resolutions?? Share below for accountability and feedback. Get full access to Good for the Jews at askajew.substack.com/subscribe

In the madness of election week, we forgot to note that we are off for Veteran's Day today. As longtime readers and listeners know, the Tangle team observes all federal bank holidays, and also takes a couple "recesses" throughout the year around major holidays and congressional breaks (if Congress can take recesses, why can't we as news reporters and consumers?).While we are off today, we still wanted to provide you with a little bit of content. So, below, we've compiled a list of some of recent publications and interviews that you might be interested in, as well as today's "quick hits."On Friday, we published an election-focused reader mailbag newsletter. We answered questions about the future of democracy, "missing votes," purported sexism in the election, how different news outlets call state elections, the argument that Trump is better for women's rights, and much more. You can read it here (newsletter members only).Also on Friday, we published a members-only podcast interview with Ken Block, the election fraud expert hired by the Trump campaign in 2020 to help them litigate election fraud claims. We chatted with him about what he did (and didn't) find. You can listen here (podcast members only).I recently appeared on the “Being Jewish” podcast with Jonah Platt to discuss my journey with Judaism, journalistic integrity today, and the Tangle mission. You can listen here. We have a lot of new content on our YouTube channel, including our election night livestream. You can check out the latest here.If you're a new Tangle listener, you might also be interested in checking out my TED talk from April, in which I discuss politicized language choices and how even small changes can help us all have better conversations with people who think differently than we do. You can watch it here. Ad-free podcasts are here!Many listeners have been asking for an ad-free version of this podcast that they could subscribe to — and we finally launched it. You can go to tanglemedia.supercast.com to sign up!Check out Episode 8 of our podcast series, The Undecideds. Please give us a 5-star rating and leave a comment!You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or drop something in our tip jar by clicking here. Our podcast is written by Isaac Saul and edited and engineered by Jon Lall. Music for the podcast was produced by Diet 75. Our newsletter is edited by Managing Editor Ari Weitzman, Will Kaback, Bailey Saul, Sean Brady, and produced in conjunction with Tangle's social media manager Magdalena Bokowa, who also created our logo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Being Jewish comes with a big responsibility." In this episode, Jewish activist Lizzy Zavetsky shares her journey of navigating challenges, finding strength in adversity, and having tough conversations with her children. Her story inspires standing up for your beliefs and making a lasting impact. Whether you're into activism, cultural identity, or personal growth, this episode offers valuable lessons. Here are 3 key takeaways from the episode: 1. Speak from the heart: Advocate by sharing personal experiences and emotions, not just facts. 2. Find strength in adversity: Overcoming challenges like loss and negative press builds resilience and courage. 3. Lead by example: Teach the next generation to embrace their identity and take action confidently. 00:00 - Introduction 02:49 - Emotional journey since October 7th and challenges faced. 05:43 - Empowering others to stand up for Israel and Jewish identity. 09:29 - Addressing skepticism about Jewish history and identity. 12:36 - Cultivating bravery and mental toughness. 15:06 - Staying informed and vetting information. 18:32 - Balancing family life and advocacy. 25:32 - Developing tenacity and overcoming challenges. 30:06 - Advice on advocating for Jewish identity. 34:34 - Lizzy's advice for her future self. Check out my FREE reading list: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://insidetheinspired.com/reading⁠⁠⁠⁠ For all of the courses, podcasts, blogs, contact, and merch, check out our website: https://insidetheinspired.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen on Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen on Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1FV1VqP⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jonathan on Instagram: @jonathanzcohen

When Richard Wagner wrote his operas it was--wait for it--actually cool to be German. Indeed, one need only listen to this music for ten seconds to figure this out. Being Jewish back then on the other was, well, not so coveted. How times have changed. For today, horn players like Bar Zemach are welcomed to blast the shofar in the best orchestras of Germany.

Sunday, 4 August 2024   When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. Matthew 2:3   “And Herod the king, having heard, he was agitated, and all Jerusalem with him” (CG).   The previous verse noted that the magicians had seen the star of the King of the Jews in the direction of the sunrising and they had come to worship Him. With that noted, Matthew now records, “And Herod the king.”   Herod was a power-hungry king who feared any challenge, real or imagined, to his reign. Of him, Charles Ellicott writes –   “The old king (the title had been given by the Roman Senate in B.C. 40) was drawing to the close of his long and blood-stained reign. Two years before he had put to death, on a charge of treason, his two sons by Mariamne, his best-loved wife, through sheer jealousy of the favour with which the people looked on them. At the time when this history opens, his eldest son, Antipater, was under condemnation.”   So fearful was he of any challenge to his throne that he had his own sons executed for simply being popular. Understanding his personality, Matthew next records, “having heard, he was agitated.”   Herod certainly questioned how magicians from the East could come looking for the King of the Jews but not be looking for him. He sat on the throne over the Jewish people! Because of this, Matthew notes that he was agitated.   The word is tarassó. HELPS Word Studies says it means to “put in motion (to agitate back-and-forth, shake to-and-fro); (figuratively) to set in motion what needs to remain still (at ease); to ‘trouble' (‘agitate'), causing inner perplexity (emotional agitation) from getting too stirred up inside (‘upset').”   One can see Herod standing there beside himself, distraught with the thought of a challenge to his throne. Certainly because of this, it next says, “and all Jerusalem with him.”   The word “all” is used in a comparative sense. An important point in Scripture is that not every “every” means “every,” and not all “all's” mean “all.” There were certainly people sitting in local cafes that had no idea what was transpiring in the royal hall. There were servants tending to the homes of their masters who would have no idea about the coming of the magicians. In all, probably very few of the people in the city had an inkling about the report.   Rather, in this case, Jerusalem stands for the seat of power. Therefore, it is referring to those who were in the royal court with Herod. They would have certainly been agitated, knowing his proclivity for harming others, and they would be walking on eggshells at the thought of what he might do in this instance.   Life application: Herod was an Idumean by birth, meaning an Edomite. Idumean is simply the Greek form of the word. Of this people group, the Jewish historian Flavius Josephus says that about 129 BC John Hyrcanus –   “...subdued all the Idumeans; and permitted them to stay in that country, if they would circumcise their genitals, and make use of the laws of the Jews; and they were so desirous of living in the country of their forefathers, that they submitted to the use of circumcision, and of the rest of the Jewish ways of living; at which time therefore this befell them, that they were hereafter no other than Jews.” Antiquities, Book 13 Chapter 9 Section 1   What this means is that the Edomites were brought into the nation of Israel, becoming Jews. This is no different than an Arab or a Japanese person today converting to Judaism. They become a part of the Jewish people. Whether their origins are remembered and held against them by other supposedly pure-blooded Jews or not is irrelevant. They are now Jews.   The line of Herod was a part of this conversion, but the racial animosities obviously remained, and despite being a Jew, it is obvious from historical records that he was remembered for his ancestral heritage more than his acceptance into the Jewish culture.   In the Bible, there are references to Edom, Moab, Ammon, etc., that are contained in prophecies that extend even beyond our time. And yet, there is no nation of Edom, Moab, etc. What this means is that the Bible is using the lands, once inhabited by those people groups, as emblematic of the people in those lands today.   Thus, when a future prophecy refers to Philistia, it is speaking of the modern-day Gazans, not Philistines. In referring to Ammon, Edom, or Moab, it is generally speaking of the Arabs who occupy Jordan. In other words, the lands that were originally settled by these people retain those name designations in Scripture.   This is important to understand because the Edomites of the past are now incorporated into the Jews of today. When the Romans exiled the Jews, those Edomites (Idumeans) who had assimilated into the Jewish people were a part of that exile. There are no “Edomites” today in a real sense. The nation does not exist. Instead, only the lands where they were are considered Edom.   Remember this as you read the Bible. There is a baseline for what is presented. That baseline does not change unless the change is recorded in Scripture. But whatever the final designation in Scripture is, that is what is to be considered when analyzing the world today.   Understanding this, the biblical model which refers to Christians is one that is set and unchanging. Jesus came, fulfilled the law, and introduced the New Covenant. Entry into what God is doing now takes place through the baseline that has been set because of Jesus Christ.   Being “Jewish” is no longer what designates a person who is in a right standing with God. Jews may be in a right standing, or they might not be. But the standard that makes it so is by coming to God through Christ Jesus. This is what God is doing in the world. The pattern is set because the Bible is complete.   And for those who have come to Christ, there are no longer any distinctions that should separate us. Herod may have been considered an Edomite even though he was a Jewish convert. However, such designations are no longer to be looked down on as if one group is better than another.   A Japanese, a Kenyan, and a Jew all walked into a church...   When they got there, they were (and remain) on an equal footing before God because of faith in Jesus Christ –   “For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. 27 For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. 28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. 29 And if you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.” Galatian 3:26-29   Lord God, how grateful we are for what Christ has done for us. We are all one in Him through faith in His completed work. We are granted access to Your heavenly throne where You hear us regardless of who we once were. Thank You for the wonderful blessing of being Your child through simple faith in Him. Hallelujah and Amen.

Discover how passion, perseverance, and authenticity drive Ariel Helwani's successful career as a journalist. In this episode, Helwani reveals his strategies for managing burnout, overcoming imposter syndrome, and connecting with his audience. Learn the importance of physical fitness, self-care, and conducting compelling interviews. Gain valuable insights into the dedication and integrity needed to excel in the high-stakes world of media. Key takeaways from this episode: Discover strategies for managing burnout and maintaining mental well-being in a high-stress career. Learn how to overcome imposter syndrome and self-doubt, cultivating a strong connection with your audience through authenticity and informed opinions. Gain insights into the importance of ethics, empathy, and building meaningful relationships. 0:00 Introduction 01:09 Managing burnout and maintaining positivity 03:56 Experiences with imposter syndrome 07:32 Finding niche in MMA coverage 11:32 Empathetic interviewing techniques 19:44 Maintaining audience connection 24:17 Building trust and relationships 30:46 Navigating public scrutiny 37:58 Being Jewish and supporting Israel 42:55 Conor McGregor's potential comeback Check out my FREE reading list: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://insidetheinspired.com/reading⁠⁠⁠⁠ For all of the courses, podcasts, blogs, contact, and merch, check out our website: https://insidetheinspired.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen on Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen on Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1FV1VqP⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jonathan on Instagram: @jonathanzcohen

Title: The Expat Pod: Jodi Samuels Subtitle: Tales of Kosha adventures from Outback to Big City Episode Number: 41 Release Date: [29/04/2024] Duration: [01:29:39] Welcome to The Expat Pod, the podcast where we explore the ins and outs of living abroad, embracing new cultures, and navigating life as an expat. I'm your host, James Doran, and today, we're diving into the many adventures explored by Jodi Samuels a South African who has explored many amazing countries from Isreal to New Zealand, Australia, United States, and Back to Isreal with her family. Jodi shares her stories of moving from South Africa to be in Isreal where she met her now husband - They then travelled the world together exploring remote areas of New Zealand and Australia before getting settled status to be able to move to Sydney. Jodi then moved to Manhattan with her husband where they started a family and had a settled life. Being Jewish, Jodi often travelled to Isreal having been there when she left school. Not knowing she would eventually move there with her children and she has grown her incredible network globally through the many moves. You can find out more about Jodi on her website here: https://www.jodisvoice.com/ Connect with Us: Website: https://www.tallmantravels.co.uk/the-expat-pod  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089327439022  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.expat.pod/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExpatPod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-expat-pod/  00:00:00 Intro 00:08:47 Getting There 00:38:15 Being There 01:16:27 Review Subscribe, Rate, and Review: If you enjoyed this episode of The Expat Pod, please subscribe, rate, and leave us a review on your favourite podcast platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners like you and continue to deliver valuable content on life as an expat. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theexpatpod/message

Comedian, writer, podcaster, and actor Moshe Kasher chats with Trey Elling about SUBCULTURE VULTURE: A MEMOIR IN SIX SCENES. Topics include: The book's inspiration (0:00) Getting sober at 15 (3:09) Soberly loving raves (8:36) Hearing among the deaf (17:15) Burning Man (23:52) Being Jewish (24:56) The "art" of standup (29:17) Natasha Leggero going "Kreischer" (35:11)

Ron Bauer is a venture capitalist and entrepreneur with over 20 years of financing businesses. He is focused on the Life Sciences, Technology, EdTech, and Natural Resources sectors. Ron has a track record of nurturing innovative concepts and supporting dynamic entrepreneurs and scientists, consulting them from early-stage angel and seed funding all the way through to public mergers, RTOs, or IPOs as well as trade sales with larger companies, both public and private, as well as SPACs. He is experienced in the M&A and Corporate Finance aspects of business and seasoned in the Capital Markets. He has been a major shareholder and principal investor in many companies that trade on leading senior exchanges in the USA, Canada, and the UK. He was the Co-Founder and Director of Turkana Energy, which merged with Africa Oil (TSX: AOI) in July 2009. The company went on to have a peak market value of over $3 Billion CAD, having raised more than $1 Billion of equity after Tullow Oil successfully drilled Turkana's oil concession, Block 10BB. Ron is the principal and founding investor in many biotech, tech, and natural resources companies. He has a proven track record of raising capital across all sectors and all geographies in ever-changing market conditions. By far Ron's greatest personal quality is his ability to adapt himself to changing economic climates and diversifying sectors. He holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Cambridge. More about him: https://www.instagram.com/ronbauer888 https://thescapital.com/who . . TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Highlights 00:48 - Real Estate in The United States 08:51 - Venture Capital & Ron's Background 25:45 - Concerns With Electric Vehicles 29:39 - Market Changes and How to be Prepared for it 38:38 - Antisemitism in the UK 40:18 - Being Jewish 45:12 - War in Israel 54:33 - Digital Economy . .

In this bonus episode of Habits & Hustle, we explore the identity struggles within the Jewish community, the broad complexities of social justice, and the role of media in illuminating these issues with the Tel Aviv Institute Founder, Hen Mazzig. He shares his unique perspective on the importance of standing up and making our identities visible, echoing Harvey Milk's concept of "coming out" as Jewish.  Being Jewish in right now can be dangerous, but at the same time, it's dangerous for the jewish community to hide your heritage. We discuss how to find a balance between the two. Hen also shares startling data on anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment within Palestine, underscores the urgent need for Jews to reclaim their own humanity, the critical role of media in the Israel-Gaza conflict, and how truth can be distorted by groups like Hamas. Hen Mazzig is a globally-recognized speaker, educator, digital influencer and the founder of Tel Aviv Institute. Over 100 million users have interacted with his online content, and he has appeared as an expert on Jewish issues on four continents, over 500 college campuses, BBC, The Washington Post, SkyNews, TEDx, and countless Shabbat dinners. What we discuss:  (00:01) - The Importance of Speaking Up (09:41) - Intersection of Queerness, Anti-Semitism, Social Justice (22:44) - Media's Role in Israel-Gaza Conflict (31:40) - Gaslighting, Hostages, and Ceasefire Discussion (38:08) - Israel and Anti-Semitism Perception (45:27) - The Miracle of Jewish Survival Find more from Jen:  Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/ Instagram: @therealjencohen  Books: https://www.jennifercohen.com/books Speaking: https://www.jennifercohen.com/speaking-engagement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Palestine/Israel conflict has generated much discussion surrounding the origin of the conflict, the argument over land dispossession, and whether the events that have taken place against the Palestinians constitute genocide under international law. Jonathan Randall, a comedian, writer, and podcaster, joins the episode to offer his perspective on the conflict. Being Jewish, Jonathan can understand the position that allows the state of Israel to use such tactics against oppressed people while also establishing the clear difference between those who are Jewish and people who follow the Zionist ideology. An articulate speaker, passionate about the atrocities committed against marginalized people, Jonathan offers a unique perspective as a Jewish person himself. It is important to note that Jonathan is not the sole spokesperson for all Jewish people and their beliefs on the conflict. However, he can provide a more nuanced lens regarding the beliefs of his people on both sides of the conflict and how such a conflict does not end overnight. It requires a collective effort from society to practice the art of healing, which can transcend the conversation and create a space for Palestinians and Jews in Israel to commence the action of peace, unity, and justified resolution.

In this episode of the Jordan Syatt Mini-Podcast, I discuss The Israeli Palestinian Conflict, the horrific events of October 7th, 2023, their immediate aftermath, and the history leading us to this heartbreaking event.  Being Jewish myself, and having lived in Israel and having family there, I go to pains to be as objective as possible while still speaking from the heart.  My goal is to help people become more educated on what's been going on in the region and to hopefully open peoples' hearts and minds to the idea that the targeting and killing of innocent civilians is never justified, regardless of who they are, where they are from, or what they believe.  I know this is a controversial topic but I cannot go on with my regularly scheduled programming as all of this unfolds.  I hope you listen with open hearts, and I hope you learn something from it that is helpful to you.  I know that speaking on this topic will unleash a lot of anger and hatred and unfortunately, 1-star reviews, so if you find this episode at all helpful or want to support me and the podcast, please leave a review on iTunes to help keep us afloat (huge thank you to everyone who has written one so far).   Stay safe.  I love you all.   - Jordan

Rundown -   Jane Feldman in the Inner Sanctum of Craig's Lawyers' Lounge - 49:25   Troubadour Dave Gunders - 01:53:58   "When I Die" by Dave Gunders - 02:08:44   Sordid Lauren Boebert incident at the Denver theater is thoroughly reviewed. So is the reaction by members of the Colorado and national media. Remember how Boebert went on Caplis Show to unveil bogus October 2022 surprise claiming her opponent had adulterous sex in a storage trailer in Aspen, a claim later discredited. We do.   We've got the sound of Caplis' reacting to the Boebert incident this week where he goes after the media for letting Dems like Polis and Biden get away with worse. The double standard is real and we use sound to show where it actually exists - on conservative media. Kyle Clark is part of this soundbite story.   Listen to Boebert reading a Caplis-approved script and flubbing it badly. Abortion opposition is a prop for BoBo and many of her fellow travelers, but it works to get some people on her side. And that's all it takes. https://twitter.com/RonFilipkowski/status/1705009115049648439   On the eve of Yom Kippur and G-d knows what else, we bring you both a spiritual and prosecution oriented show. Being Jewish may seem obvious if your name is Feldman, but there's always a little more to the story. The Feldmans were connected to the upper echelon of Manhattan politics.   Jane Feldman's father was a prominent NYC attorney close to the famous Morgenthaus, the most prominent Jewish family in American politics for years. We do a lot of name-dropping, including Kennedys, Roosevelts and celebrities Jane Feldman knew growing up in NY. Jane went on to be a prosecutor for the NYC DA's Office where she served 8+ years.   Jane Feldman also worked as Assistant AG in Colorado. She's in her fifth decade of legal practice now, meaning she enters the INNER SANCTUM reserved for Craig's Act Five Attorneys, now in their fifth decade of practice. Such lawyers are fearless and opinionated. Jane comes through.   An outspoken MAGA critic, Jane is known by Congressman Joe Neguse and others as a great sharp-tongued, fact-checker of MAGA on social media. Feldman calls out conservative disinformation and stands up against Jew haters. We talk about MAGA and bigotry – and how best to react as lawyers.   We analyze the various Trump trials and tribulations. This drama has many NYC components such as Trump and Rudy Giuliani. Go behind the scenes with this NYC connected guest with sharp analytical and prosecutorial skills. Jane Feldman is wise.   Show Troubadour Dave Gunders is great at contemplating the big issues that go with Yom Kippur. It is the day Jews confront their mortality. Gunders does that straight on with his amazing song titled, "When I Die." Is it metaphorical or literal when he says he wants to be laid down in the muddy water of the Mississippi? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbfXJaVSCrI

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“Who do YOU say that I am?” Jesus asks this powerful question to His disciples in Matthew 16. It is the most important question any of us is called to answer - and make no mistake. We are all to answer it.  The question unpacks a lot about who we are, and how we define our lives. We do not get to tell Jesus who He is -only acknowledge it. But He defines us. That is true freedom.  Stephanie shares, "He doesn't need to know who he is to you. And he surely doesn't need us to tell him who he is. So, How do you feel, knowing he is actively seeking out your very own personal answer? Does it feel like it's a quiz? Is this a test of your theology? Is this a test of your bible knowledge or your relationship with Him? Is this a test you may fail? Or could it be more like an invitation to unearth one of the most meaningful treasures in the world?" Jesus told a parable one day. Matthew records it just a few paragraphs before this question, in chapter 13. Here is what Jesus says. “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls, who, on finding one pearl of great value, went and sold all that he had and bought it.” Our understanding of Jesus' identity is like that treasure. It will change our lives. Let's go back to the context in the original text. First he asked what others were saying about him. Again, obviously he knew. He wasn't seeking information. He was seeking relationship – as always. Being Jewish through and through, he asks questions to enter into relationship, into dialogue. Who do others say He is? The disciples can answer this one easily, there is nothing personal. And the answer is rather positive, it tells us about the people's perception of who Jesus was at that point in his ministry. But you can quickly tell, this is not Jesus' goal. He is only getting started. Then he asks the real question – the other one was just a primer. Who do YOU say that I am? Now that is completely different. Now they are in the spotlight. Now it's their turn. Who we understand Jesus to be, determines who we are. Please hear this. Knowing who Jesus is, will determine the course of your life on earth, in heaven, and every moment spent here and there. Knowing who Jesus is tells you who you are. Jesus' identity defines your identity – and this cannot be said of any one else. He alone claims this level of power, authority, and utter allegiance. Who your kids are doesn't determine who you are. Who your parents or husband or best friend is, doesn't determine who you are. Your enemies or your friends or your colleagues or your neighbors or your boss don't define you. Jesus defines you. Where you were born, where you live, your ethnicity or your nationality, your income or your health, your size or your looks – these don't define you. Jesus defines you. You don't define yourself. If you are His disciple, then you have effectively renounced the right to define yourself. It means you don't get to choose the criteria that define you. None of the above. Jesus defines you. This is truly the most freeing thing anyone can tell you. Who Jesus is defines who you are, because you are IN Christ. You cannot be apart from Him. That is the whole purpose of relationship. If Jesus is truly the King of all kings, and the God of the universe who can hold everything you can see and touch and feel, and everything you can't, just by the power of His word, then being defined by Him is the most glorious thing and the highest possible calling. It is not reductive. It is enlarging. It is not confining. It is freeing. It is not limiting. It is boundless. You are who you are, because Jesus is who He is. And who He is to you, determines who you are. Ground yourself in Him. The greatest quest you can ever embark on is to take Him at His word when he promises to make Himself your greatest treasure and reward. Make sure to listen to get all the treasures and nuggets of wisdom from this episode. In this series, Stephanie takes us deep in Scripture through three powerful Greek words today. God is inviting you to capture your imagination, heart, soul and spirit through a deeper longing for Him. It is an intellectual search, a deep desire for Him, and also a need of our body. We will connect the dots and find that Jesus gives us the blueprint to answer this question the way the Father would invite us to. Let's embrace Jesus' invitation to ask, seek and knock – only to receive, find and have the door be opened. It is the same trio of Greek words, and it will inspire us to answer His question in the way that will bring us delight, for His glory. We invite you to check out the first episode of each of our series, and decide which one you will want to start with. 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Who's got it better than us? Absolutely no one! Being Jewish is an incredible gift filled with immense pleasure, spiritual enrichment, and a unique connection to our faith. We explore this fantastic opportunity and question how anyone could walk away from such a fulfilling and soul-nourishing path.Join us to celebrate the unmatched pleasures of Jewish life as we share personal experiences and insights, from the delightful taste of herring and kitchen on Shabbos morning to the pure bliss of putting on Tefillin after a fresh haircut. We discuss the profound teachings of wise rabbis who remind us that the boundaries and mitzvos are not meant to hold us back but to deliver even more pleasure and joy to our lives. So, let's raise a glass of Woodford Reserve and be grateful for the spiritually charged, pleasure-seeking life we've been blessed with!Support the showJoin the WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content! JOIN HERE ---------------- SUBSCRIBE to The Weekly Parsha for an insightful weekly shiur on the Parsha of the week. Listen on Spotify or the new Jewish music and Podcast streaming platform 24six! Access all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our new website, themotivationcongregation.org ---------------- Questions or Comments? Please email me @ michaelbrooke97@gmail.com#parsha #shortdvartorah #thetorahpodcast #motivationalmussar

There is no privilege without responsibilty. Being Jewish is a privilege - but it is also a responsibility. In 1972, Rabbi Yaakov Asher Sinclair opened SARM Studios the first 24-track recording studio in Europe where Queen mixed “Bohemian Rhapsody”. His music publishing company, Druidcrest Music published the music for The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1973) and as a record producer, he co-produced the quadruple-platinum debut album by American band “Foreigner” (1976). American Top ten singles from this album included, “Feels Like The First Time”, “Cold as Ice” and “Long, Long Way from Home”. Other production work included “The Enid – In the Region of the Summer Stars”, “The Curves”, and “Nutz” as well as singles based on The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy with Douglas Adams and Richard O'Brien. Other artists who used SARM included: ABC, Alison Moyet, Art of Noise, Brian May, The Buggles, The Clash, Dina Carroll, Dollar, Flintlock, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Grace Jones, It Bites, Malcolm McLaren, Nik Kershaw, Propaganda, Rush, Rik Mayall, Stephen Duffy, and Yes. In 1987, he settled in Jerusalem to immerse himself in the study of Torah. His two Torah books The Color of Heaven, on the weekly Torah portion, and Seasons of the Moon met with great critical acclaim. Seasons of the Moon, a unique fine-art black-and-white photography book combining poetry and Torah essays, has now sold out and is much sought as a collector's item fetching up to $250 for a mint copy. He is much in demand as an inspirational speaker both in Israel, Great Britain and the United States. He was Plenary Keynote Speaker at the Agudas Yisrael Convention, and Keynote Speaker at Project Inspire in 2018. Rabbi Sinclair lectures in Talmud and Jewish Philosophy at Ohr Somayach/Tannenbaum College of Judaic studies in Jerusalem and is a senior staff writer of the Torah internet publications Ohrnet and Torah Weekly. His articles have been published in The Jewish Observer, American Jewish Spirit, AJOP Newsletter, Zurich's Die Jüdische Zeitung, South African Jewish Report and many others. Rabbi Sinclair was born in London, and lives with his family in Jerusalem. He was educated at St. Anthony's Preparatory School in Hampstead, Clifton College, and Bristol University. A Project Of Ohr.Edu Questions? Comments? We'd Love To Hear From You At: Podcasts@Ohr.Edu https://podcasts.ohr.edu/

This world has always hated the people who follow Yahweh, the one true god. Throughout history, kings, rulers, countries, and many groups have been killing Jews with the intent of making them extinct. Pharo, Hamen, Herod, Nero, Stalin, Hitler, and others. Whatever the claimed reason, it all boils down to the fact that they followed Yahweh. This world hates Yahweh and wants to eliminate followers of Jesus. Sadly, this is not going to stop. In fact, it will most likely get worse. Jews and Christians will be targeted. The fact is, Christians are a lot more difficult to find than Jews. Being Jewish is an ethnicity as well as a religion. Therefore, eliminating Jews has historically been easier. Now that being Jewish or Christian is no longer tied to ethnicity, it will be a lot more difficult for those who are evil to kill Jews and Christians. Unfortunately, this means that those who are evil may simply start killing anyone and everyone in order to find those who they truly wish to eliminate. Referenced Verses: Esther 3:8-9 1 Peter 4:13-16 John 16:33 Social Media Ministries is a project created by Spencer Coffman that is committed to spreading the Word of God to every place possible. We are founded on the belief that social media is the place to reach more people in more places and are counting on you to help us fulfill our mission. Learn more at https://socialmediaministries.com ------------------------------------------ MISSION: To use social media to present the living Word of God to as many people as possible and to help them understand and interpret the scriptures in the Bible. ------------------------------------------ FOLLOW US: YouTube Podcast Instagram Facebook Medium Pinterest TikTok ------------------------------------------ DONATE: https://paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/4478888 https://socialmediaministries.com/give ------------------------------------------ Apparel ------------------------------------------ 365 Days Of Devotion by Spencer Coffman --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/social-media-ministries/support

Rabbi Menachem Leibtag is the founder of the Tanach Study Center www.tanach.org. He is an internationally acclaimed bible scholar and pioneer of Jewish Education on the internet. Rabbi Leibtag teaches at Yeshivat Har Etzion in Israel. He is best known for his ability to teach students how to study Tanach. Rabbi Leibtag also teaches at Matan, Midreshet Lindenbaum, & Yeshivat Shaalavim; and routinely lectures around the globe, primarily as a Scholar in Residence in communities in North America.Gems:Gap program shapes the community.Give students the tools to take ownership of their learning.Teach students how to think on their own.Education is getting something ready for use.The child has the potential to be a living human being, and we're preparing them for a meaningful life as adults.Being Jewish is walking with G-d.We're teaching children how to walk with G-d.Answer the child, not just the question.Teach a child according to their strengths and abilities.Education happens when people are eager to learn.Make your classroom interactive.You must enjoy teaching.Encourage students to learn to figure things out. Parenting On Purpose This course will help you better understand your child and build a deeper connection.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEAmazon We receive a small commission for any items purchased through my Amazon link.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Ho Ho Ho, merry Bricksmas everyone! On our 3rd annual nogcast we discuss: Getting a prostitute for Christmas, The gifts that give us ptsd, Meeting Santa for the first time, Santa's opinions on Jews, Being Jewish on the Polar Express and the Problems with the Polar Express, The Polar Lolita Express, The Japanese polar express and bullet trains, The news paper but porn, The Snowman being a creepy metaphor, Snowman building a snow-dick and being r**ped by an English snowman, Oscar the grouch in the winter, Ben Shapiro with lithium batteries, 127 hours with blue chew, A troll dick pill, Wild chill being the only reason people get cold, Outside hot tubs and Chlorine burns from being dirty, The great goggle debate, The power to ice skate and “man” super heroes, Getting a bat in the house, Bee keepers vs bee givers vs beak eeper, Skipping the 13th floor and the 88th episode, Home alone-ing a ghost, Destroy Build Destroy Lego sets, Jack's dad getting mad at him for wanting a poly pocket house, Playing finance man, Getting your gifts stolen, Magic playing dads, Trump challenges, Eminem x Rick collabs and Rick playing yugioh, The great Ai Art Justin Roiland debate, AI rappers being racist, N word by proxy, Black vocaloids and black anime characters, And is getting our brown bricks gifts. Email us at brownbrickspodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brown-bricks/support

In this episode, God-lover Kyles goes to LA to talk with culture writer and podcaster Molly Lambert about her spiritual disposition.Topics covered:Science campCharles and Ray Eames power of 10Werner HerzogThe Heidi World PodcastJurassic ParkIrish Catholic Nuns Soup KitchenThich Nhat Hanh You are HereZen BuddhismSocial media addictionWalking meditationBody imageAlaskan bear camsScientologyBeing Jewish in LAMike Davis the case for letting Malibu burnAliensMutual Aid Listen to full episodes at patreon.com/ineedgod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Being Jewish, Alex Rich has much to say about the recent hateful comments from Kanye West.

Being Jewish has always been complicated. Listen as Rabbi Ammi Hirsch and Shalom Hartman Institute's “Identity/Crisis” podcast host Dr. Yehuda Kurtzer examine how the success of assimilation has made negotiating our modern Jewish identities more complex.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations

Subscribe to Quotomania on Simplecast or search for Quotomania on your favorite podcast app!Carlo Ginzburg (1939) has taught at the University of Bologna, at UCLA, at the Scuola Normale of Pisa. His  books, translated into more  than twenty languages, include The Night Battles; The Cheese and the Worms; Clues, Myths, and the Historical Method; The Enigma of Piero della Francesca; History, Rhetoric, and Proof; The Judge and the Historian; Wooden Eyes; No Island is an Island; Threads and Traces; Fear Reverence Terror: Five Essays in Political Iconography.  He received the Aby Warburg Prize (1992), the Humboldt-Forschungs Prize (2007), the Balzan Prize for the History of Europe, 1400-1700 (2010) and sixteen honorary degrees from different universities. From https://history.ceu.edu/people/carlo-ginzburg. For more information about Carlo Ginzburg:Previously on The Quarantine Tapes:Elif Shafak about Ginzburg, at 06:55: https://quarantine-tapes.simplecast.com/episodes/the-quarantine-tapes-025-elif-shafakJorie Graham about Ginzburg, at 10:45: https://quarantine-tapes.simplecast.com/episodes/the-quarantine-tapes-139-jorie-grahamThe New History: Confessions and Conversations: https://www.wiley.com/en-us/The+New+History%3A+Confessions+and+Conversations-p-9780745630212“Being Jewish, Becoming Jewish: Carlo Ginzburg in Conversation with Paul Holdengräber”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gM5RIFd8mjE“Interview with Carlo Ginzburg”: https://www.versobooks.com/blogs/4460-there-is-always-in-history-this-possibility-of-the-unexpected-interview-with-carlo-ginzburg

Theatre First Episode 349Stream podcast episodes on demand from www.biteszhq.com (mobile friendly).The Importance of Being Jewish – (Red Stitch, Melbourne, Australia)A romp, The Importance of Being Jewish showcases playwright Rob Selzer's insight and wit.For more details visit: https://www.saltpillar.org.au For more Theatre reviews from Alex, visit https://www.bitesz.com/show/theatre-first/ Subscribe, rate and review Theatre First at all good podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Pocket Casts, CastBox.FM, Podbean, Spreaker etc.If you're enjoying Theatre First podcast, please share and tell your friends. Your support would be appreciated...thank you.Theatre First RSS feed: https://www.spreaker.com/show/4988589/episodes/feed For more podcasts visit our HQ at https://biteszhq.com #podcast #theatre #stage #reviews #melbourne #australia #review

 Whether you are designing your space at home or designing a commercial space, it can be a good idea to enlist the services of a professional! Alexandria Como is exactly that, she's worked on many high-end residential projects around New Jersey, as well as some commercial projects. Segment 1Ali takes us through her background. Originally from New Jersey, she attended New York School of Interior Design in NYC, and eventually started working for other people. About eight years ago, she decided to go out on her own. Since then she's been working on plenty of high-end residential projects, as well as restaurants, and other commercial projects. Today in New Jersey History: Albert Einstein was born on March 14, 1879 in Germany. His work as a theoretic physicist influenced the philosophy of science and his very name is synonymous with genius. Being Jewish, he came to the United States as Hitler's influence grew in Germany and settled in Princeton, New Jersey, affiliating himself until his death in 1955 with the Institute for Advanced Study. Segment 2 We discuss what it is like working with Ali and how they go through planning what the design will look like and eventually making their dreams come to reality. Working with different people, different personalities, and different styles, are things that go into putting together the plans together. We also discuss various hurdles that have presented themselves over the last couple years and making sure her clients are taken care of.New Jersey Fun Fact: Atlantic City is home to the world's longest boardwalk. Segment 3 Ali and Mike discuss what it's like living in Morristown, checking out local restaurants and other businesses, as well as knowing the history of the town. We also discuss how Ali likes to support local art galleries and local artists through her projects, as well as the network of people she works with is very important to her. Alexandria Como Design: alexandriacomodesign.comInstagram: @alexandriacomodesignThank you to our sponsors:Albert & Whitney CPAs:  awcpasllc.comContact the show: greetingsfromthegardenstate@gmail.comWebsite: greetingsfromthegardenstate.comFollow us on Instagram: @greetingsfromthegardenstateSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/GardenState)

Natasha Hirschhorn 2-time Ukraine Refugee Discusses Chernobyl, Being Jewish in Ukraine, and Putin Invasion 3-9-22 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jeffrey-lax/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jeffrey-lax/support

Yitro: Jungle Or Orchard? Before a person converts, he is told, “Being Jewish is difficult.” Afterwards, he is told, “Being Jewish is great!” What's going on? Click here for the class handout

Sermon Title: Jew and Gentile Key Scripture: Romans 2:17-3:8 Big Idea: All people, Jew and Gentile, are sinners in need of a savior. Sermon Outline: I. Instructing the Law does not save us (17-24) II. Circumcision and ceremony does not save us (25-29) III. Being Jewish (though a blessing) does not save us (1-4) IV. Displaying God's glory does not save us (5-8)

Sermon Title: Jew and Gentile Key Scripture: Romans 2:17-3:8 Big Idea: All people, Jew and Gentile, are sinners in need of a savior. Sermon Outline: I. Instructing the Law does not save us (17-24) II. Circumcision and ceremony does not save us (25-29) III. Being Jewish (though a blessing) does not save us (1-4) IV. Displaying God's glory does not save us (5-8)

Probably every society goes through revisionist history. Usually this happens gradually, over time, as stories become myths which become legends. Truth or fiction, it doesn't really matter, does it? Even now, stories are being retold to serve various agendas. The story of the election in 2020 has become a dark and witchy fairy tale on the left and a religious persecution story on the right. Each side clings to the myth that helps them sleep better at night. Yes, there are monsters roaming the countryside but it's okay because we have MSNBC to protect us. Trump didn't really lose the election because superhumans do not lose. Trump is an omnipotent force two ways it seems. Devil or Diety. Take your pick. The truth is much less complicated but it is risky to abandon the myths because the myths define us. There probably isn't a single event that can't be told a different way, or from a different perspective. I often think about that one Quaker back in Salem who spent a year in jail to make sure the story of mass hysteria and hangings was told. The horrors of Salem are so much bigger and so much more terrifying that the kitschy way Salem is remembered as witch hats and broomsticks is misleading. These are stories of children being forced to condemn their parents as witches. Poor women and their babies dying in prison. A man being crushed to death because he would not confess. Hangings that were applauded by the townspeople in the town square. Fear does strange things to us humans. Collective fear is unmanageable. The Monica Lewinsky myth is being retold because in the post Me Too era even the die-hard Democrats have turned on the withering charmer. He isn't now an echo of JFK whose romps with women were part of his legend at a time when men were applauded for their James Bond-like sexual allure. I remember being at a party in the 90s and making the joke about the Lewinsky scandal, “when they were handing out b*******s in the Oval Office where was I?” It wasn't much of a joke. But people did laugh. I suspect every single person at that dinner party now believes Clinton Me Too'd Monica. Or Monica Me Too'd Clinton.We women who lived through these eras remember full well what things were like, and even as far back as the 1970s when it was not uncommon for 12 and 13 year-olds to lose their virginity and brag about it. Molestation was everywhere, hidden from view or barely noticed or addressed. Adulthood was cool, childhood wasn't. Not until the 1990s. Then those of us who grew up in the careless 70s began to notice that it was all bad, hardly any of it good. No seatbelts, smoking at 10, smoking pot, watching porno, rated-R movies. The parents who protected their kids tended to be Conservatives who still went to Church on Sundays. But kids of the Left? We were raised like weeds. Some of us made it, some didn't. Then in the 90s we all watched Oprah and went to therapy. Then we figured out that everything was bad. We vowed to raise our kids better. Monica was a kid of the 70s too who grew up in the 90s to think it was cool to chase a married guy with seismic charisma. She famously flashed him her thong to show interest. And back then, wearing a thong was kind of risque. Not like now when everyone wears them. Poor Monica thought he was in love with her and that he would treat her well. She didn't realize that when she became a problem she'd be tossed in the garbage. And trust me, as someone who knows all too well what it's like to get in the way of a man who is using you as a side piece, that doesn't feel good. To her credit, Monica doesn't entirely blame “Predator Bill” for the affair. But she does tell a big lie in the casting. Beanie Feldstein is no Monica Lewinsky. They want it to look like Bill Clinton cornered a wallflower who isn't used to male attention, and while that might have been how Monica saw herself, that isn't how the world saw her then or now. She was vivacious and pinup-like in her beauty. Beanie Feldstein is pretty in a different way. There is no polite way to talk about the differences between the two women - it is a matter of taste and the fact is, Monica was his taste and Beanie Feldstein would have been easier to resist. Although I suspect that if she flashed her thong at Bill he would have still gone for it. It isn't so much an insult to Beanie Feldstein as it is a distortion by Monica to edge ever so slightly to the person she wants the public to think she was, rather than the bubble-headed girl she actually was.You see, the Me Too movement depends on one simple fact - women are never to be held accountable ever for anything they do regarding sex. It is always the man's fault because men are predators and women are innocent. Always. To tell this story from the vantage point of now requires Monica be rewritten as Beanie Feldstein because that is the only way to see the power imbalance between the two. If they had cast someone more Monica-like, the show would have been accused of trying to blame the victim. They would say the show sexualized a child, even though Monica was in her early 20s. It's gross what Bill Clinton did, what Hillary Clinton did, and how all of us defended them for so long. To me, the worst thing he did was move her out of the White House when she became a problem. That is sexual harassment because he's punishing her for their affair when in fact, he was an equal participant. Why should she have to suffer? No, he should not have been impeached for it, and yes it was yet another in an ongoing string of attacks to bring down the Clintons. And the public back then did not care because being “good” was not the ultimate goal of the left like it is now. Goodness rules everything. Monica wants to be seen as good and so this story helps her do that. Bill Clinton also wants to be seen as good but there isn't much he can do about it now except keep apologizing and hiding from the press. But still, Monica was punished more or less and Bill Clinton wasn't. I guess punished might be too strong of a word - after all, Monica has relied on this story her entire life for both her work and her image. What bothered me most was the attention and time it took to chase the Clintons and the attention Bill Clinton had to pay to his impeachment instead of focusing on the job of the American people. After all, 9/11 would happen not too long after this. We need our elected officials with their eyes on the ball. That is their job. But the opposition party wanted the Clintons out because they had held onto power for so long because his charisma put him in power for two terms. I feel that way now about the four years Trump was in office and how badly we all handled COVID in his last year. We could have and should have worked together rather than continue to rip the country apart to make sure Trump left office. The truth is that the Democrats wasted time and energy chasing Trump, energy that could have been spent a different way. The Democrats are now in the same place the Republicans were back then - doing everything they can to destroy the other side to remain in power.The Lewinsky story will always be told only one way from now on. Those of us who lived through it will soon die off, and all that will be remembered is that Bill Clinton was not JFK but something closer to Harvey Weinstein. The Academy Museum is a Beautiful LieIt is indeed beautiful, what the Academy wants to be. They, like all of Hollywood, all of science, all of the medical-industrial complex, heck even Nike and the NFL have decided that their very existence is exemplary of “White Supremacy” and that their history, their achievements, their glory and everything the public loves about them is not a source of pride but a source of shame. White shame. Or, as we used to say in the 80s, white guilt. I didn't used to know what a “self-hating Jew” was back when I first heard the term. I was in my 20s and a Woody Allen fan. I would hear that phrase a lot back then, along with “white guilt.” Now I know what a “self-hating Jew” is. I know why they would be self-hating. I guess it's similar to being called an “Uncle Tom.” It's about moving beyond your own station, which is defined by your ethnicity, to join the ranks of the WASPs. Woody Allen was called a “self-hating Jew” because his movies were, for a time, about escaping his own history and his own heritage and remaking himself as someone of that privileged, white elite on the Upper East Side. Being Jewish in Hollywood was never all that popular when it came to whom they'd cast in movies, even if it was popular in who made those movies. The reason there were so few Jews in movies was probably baked-in anti-semitism throughout the country, but it was also because the country was mostly white and mostly Christian. The market decided what got made and justified its “white wall” when it came to the Oscars. We woke up from 2020 without the free market to remind us of what actually sells and what doesn't. 2020 was like a massive ship wreck that sends all of the debris floating to the surface, with everything seen in one big picture to be judged. Just as the Titanic had lower and upper classes, how the rich survived and the poor didn't, the ship wreck tells the tale. There was no market so there was no justification and suddenly the ruling class scattered in a panic, caught in the bright light, their entire past suddenly upended and floating on the surface.It did not go well. By the end of it, the Academy implemented an inclusion mandate to “instruct” production companies and creatives to make sure they hired BIPOC and women - at a time when there is some debate over what the word “woman” even means. My friends who crow at me about being a conservative apologist on abortion always say, “wait, you're defending the side that is robbing women of rights they've fought for over decades.” I always think, but don't say, “you mean birthing people?”The Golden Globes were cancelled when Tom Cruise, Scarlett Johansson and Mark Ruffalo were SHOCKED, shocked that racism was going on here, even though the HFPA nominated a black female director before the Academy ever did. Oh, wait, the Academy never has. The British Film Academy (BAFTA) took the voting rights away from its members entirely, opting instead for a select committee to hand-pick nominees to meet the diversity and inclusion standards 2020 demanded. In the end, they picked two white actors for the leads anyway who they went on to win Oscars. And we have the Academy museum, a beautiful building with some film memorabilia that is worth seeing, and a drop dead gorgeous Hayou Miyazaki exhibit, but it is most definitely a somber reflection to ease the pain of so many good people in the Academy who do not want to be seen as dirty rotten racists. That isn't really something any good liberal in this town would want to admit, but take it from someone who knows Oscar history inside and out and has been covering it for 20 years — this is the Oscar museum that would very much catch 2020 Hollywood in a time capsule but it is not Oscar history. Every part of it is like trying to head off any potential criticism that would become clickbait for the major newspapers and Twitter. The lesson of 2020: don't become someone's sanctimonious, self-righteous think piece that goes viral. They definitely subverted 90% of their actual history and cherry-picked what diversity they could find here and there to portray a reimagined version of the last 94 years. I know about the Academy's White Wall. I have been writing about it since 2001. I wrote about it so emphatically that I lost half my readership in 2011. For a long time I was known as the only person covering the Oscars who wrote from the POV of “diversity and inclusion.” I remember when no one used the word “inclusion” at all and then suddenly just using “diversity” was wrong. I pushed for movies by black directors to be recognized, and for black actors to be recognized. I did this every year because I thought it mattered. Walking through the museum you'd never know what their history was or why activists fought so hard for inclusion in the first place. Sacheen Littlefeather is now a point of pride for the Academy when it was a point of embarrassment way back when. To date, only one black female has won in Lead, Halle Berry in 2001, but she is featured at the Academy Museum. They have devoted an entire room to Spike Lee and walking through you might think Do the Right Thing was nominated for Best Picture. It was not. He has won a single Oscar for writing BlackKklansman. You also might think that Citizen Kane, featured prominently at the museum, won Best Picture. It did not. How Green Was My Valley did but it is nowhere to be seen. They have the gorgeous backdrop for North by Northwest hung on a wall. You might think Hitchcock won an Oscar for directing. He did not. Or that he was nominated for North by Northwest. He was not. They could not even show Mount Rushmore, however, without affixing a mea culpa:Then why use it at all? Why hang the backdrop to begin with if you are ashamed of it? And if you are ashamed of it, why not put up all of the things you are ashamed of? I guess because this way they can have their cake and eat it too. They can display the cool art as long as they slap down the whites for their bad bad dirty rotten behavior of the past. Gee, sounds fun, doesn't it?What you won't see are the icons the Oscars were actually made on, maybe because their histories are too problematic? The big studios aren't even represented a little bit. The major icons who won Oscars aren't there - no Marlon Brando, or Dustin Hoffman or Meryl Streep? Where was Meryl? Did I see her there, icon that she is? I cannot recall. Steven Spielberg's Jaws was nominated for Best Picture, but not Director. He is a big donor and has quite a presence in the museum. There are bits and pieces of the empire that Hollywood once was but they have been sidelined in order to amplify the marginalized faces and voices who fought so long and hard to be seen in an industry that was driven by the market and a market that was driven by the white majority. That's the truth. But Hollywood does not want that to be the truth.That's why you're seeing so much awkward colorblind casting now. I just watched a movie that took place in the late 70s that was based on a memoir of a working-class white male who got into Yale and pined for the Westport girl who was simply out of his league. She slept with him but never really considered having a relationship with him and ends up marrying the right kind of man. This is based on a true story but they thought casting a black female in that role was “inclusive” — in fact, it throws the whole thing off because you're thinking about Yale and Westport and WASPS and the Great Gatsby and actual white supremacy and the white wall - and working-class New York who aren't exactly woke and weren't then. You can't just erase that history. That is what led to the activism now. Otherwise, there is no need for diversity and inclusion. But the point is to look good. That is what everyone in Hollywood and on the left wants more than anything. I felt a little funny walking around the museum, knowing everything I know about the Oscars. But it's very much in keeping with how I feel now, as a person from the left trying to make sense of what has become the left in 2021. I barely recognize it and they barely recognize me. The good people of the Left will love this museum. It is a monument to their new religion, after all, their utopia's screed writ large. This is who they will be going forward, and all they ever wanted to be looking backward. They are happy to have the heat of accountability taken off, even if it means sweeping everything under the carpet for a time. Maybe someday it will all be told, the good, the bad, and the ugly. But that day is not today. And that museum is not this one. Kim Kardashian is Finally Accepted It was a long hard road for Kim Kardashian. Hated for so long by a culture that just didn't know she was what it wanted. She hung on. Her family has built an empire worthy of the gilded age and is maybe the best example of America in decline. How many billions do they make in a year? Kim is vegan now, as is her sister Kortney and Kylie Jenner has announced her entire product line will be going vegan. They display their massive wealth - their many cars - their huge mansions - their luxurious vacations - their revolving door of men - their next generation ready to carry on in their high heeled footsteps. America's new aristocracy.Twitter and Reality TV might have birthed Trump, but Instagram and Reality TV birthed the Kardashians. There isn't any stopping any of them, especially since Kim is now part of the ruling class and an accepted member of the new woke elites who have gamed the system in order to indulge in their excess, guilt-free. Just signal your virtue and you'll be fine. I can't criticize Kim too much. After the 2016 election, the only thing I could do was watch Keeping up with the Kardashians. I watched the entire show, season by season because it was so empty-headed, so pointless, there would never be a single thing to trigger me in any direction. I could just lay there and stare at them under all that makeup, eating their Health Nut salads and blathering about this or that. But Kim has made it. She hosted SNL. She is now one of them. Like all of Hollywood, especially comedy, finding anything funny is not easy. They have sadly been sucked into the overly sensitive ideology of the new left where offending anyone is off the table. It's a win-win to bring on Kim, a subject often mocked by the likes of SNL. Now they can scramble for ratings somehow, some way. Their ratings were way down for their premiere so they are in desperate need of Gen-Z love. Kim's appearance boosted SNL's ratings from a 3.5 to a 3.8. They saw a similar boost when Elon Musk hosted, according to The Wrap. It's not hard to figure out why that might be. Hollywood overall is alienating people with its politics. Take out politics completely, or people whose identities are wrapped up in politics and maybe you can start to bring around the rest of the country. It's a trade-off. Success via the market or virtue without it. It's a beautiful thing, revisionist history. Gen-Z would never know, and will never know, just how hated the Kardashians once were. They'll never know why anyone would care whether there was Reality-TV or not. The Kardashians aren't doing anything major corporations haven't been doing for decades: selling beauty to women whose identities still depend on it. It's funny that in a time when gender is fluid and female sexuality is being purged from Hollywood action movies, the Kardashians wear their hyper-extended curves with such pride, caked in layers of makeup, stuffed full of fillers and implants - so female it's practically visible from outer space.How do those kids make sense of all of it? The cameras everywhere, the social media personas, the millions of likes on pictures of them, the massive birthday and Christmas displays of their lives for Instagram, the balloons, the flowers, the private jets, the makeup tutorials, the closets, the playhouses. Gobs and gobs of money and stuff. Kim can now tell her life's story with pride about all that she's accomplished in the time she's been in the spotlight. She's finally gotten back her old body from before she had kids. She's working on her law degree and freeing people from prison. The Academy, Kim, Monica have erased how others saw them and have reimagined a better story. Those stories have become legends and will one day be myths. No one ever has to know the truth. After all, isn't truth, like beauty, in the eye of the beholder? Get full access to Free Thinking Through the Fourth Turning with Sasha Stone at sashastone.substack.com/subscribe

Margot Touitou is probably everything you are not. She's a Jewish-American-Israeli comedian, writer, and digital director based out of Tel Aviv where she currently works at a tech startup. You probably know her by her Instagram and TikTok handle: @margot2e2 where she has a combined number of well over 8K followers and pretty funny (and meaningful) content too, might we add… She lives in Tel Aviv, Israel although she hails from Denver the is the host of the podcast "Kiss and Tel Aviv” the first and only podcast about dating, sex, and relationships in the Nonstop City of Tel Aviv. Some topics we covered in this chat: Behind the scenes into Margot's creative process Being Jewish online (particularly TikTok) Worst Piece of Advice Given About Moving to Israel 3 Things Margot Would Change if She Were Prime Minister Tomorrow Antisemitism in 2021 Check out all of our other projects and merch store to support us here. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/twotalljewshow/support

In episode 39, the season 3 finale of Millennials are Ruining the World? an Xennial perspective: real conversations bridging the gap between Generations X & Y, host Seth Bisen-Hersh is joined by his good friend Ilene Grossman Lester to discuss Being Jewish.

For 25 hours each week, Adrienne Gold Davis takes a vacation. Slip into endless summer, every week. Being Jewish makes that possible.

Here's the spiel: The Your Jewish Life Your Way show is an audacious and dynamic podcast that explores what it feels like to be Jewish or Jew(ish) in 2021. Karen Cinnamon, internationally renowned Jewish lifestyle brand expert and host, divulges all of the secrets and know-how to being confident in celebrating and living your Jewish and Jew(ish) life your way. Master how to embrace your mishpucha through the traditions and rituals you've been dying to learn more about, without having to compromise life's everyday hustle.  Save your kvetching! We're talking less Jewish guilt and more Jewish joy here on out. Being Jewish in today's world is all about belonging and inclusivity. Grab some nosh and join Karen along with your favorite Jewish and Jew(ish) celebrities, creators, and leaders. Discover together how to embrace the community and culture and throw away the stress of feeling like it's all or nothing.      This isn't your Bubbe's temple. Join some of the world's most diverse Jewish voices, and forget about the “right” and “wrong” ways to be Jewish. It's time to create a Jewish life you love living. Yalla!

Joey is joined by Jim and his soon to be brother in-law Ed and Ed's son Benji. Ed (Russian Jew) owns his own practice in anesthesiology. He talks about his past in Russia where he served as a medic for the Soviet Army. Being Jewish in the Soviet was very difficult for him. Eventually Ed left Russia and moved to Israel. He later moved to the U.S. and served in the Army as a medic and later began practicing in Anesthesia. Learning to Speak English is tough, but Ed had a good teacher, Howard Stern. 

Groovy kind of love Carole writes Howie:  When I'm feeling blue, all I have to do...   Thank you for that.   Howie writes Carole:  22 Jan 2003 00:05:14 -0500   Thanks.  I sort of regretted possibly creating the impression that tomorrow was some big confession or something.  You are so unusual in not asking questions and just waiting for me to bring up something.  But on the other hand, from this point on if there ever is something you are curious about or would like to ask, I'd like you to feel free to ask and I'll try to answer.   I feel like writing tonight.   One thing I would like you to be aware of is my religious background.  By birth I'm Jewish.  I have not practiced since I left home, and my family was never very religious.  I have no negative feelings about Judaism and have not "officially" ever abandoned it.  It just seemed to me that the whole thing was pretty well summed up in the Golden Rule and the rest was ritual.  Being Jewish is a little different from most religions in that it is to some extent not just a religion but also an ethnic background, like being Italian.  To my Jewish friends and my family, I'm Jewish, and occasionally get invited to a holiday meal.  My beliefs, as I think you have seen, run much more along spiritual lines, believing firmly in some life force in the Universe that is part of all living things, and a "soul" or "spirit" in each of us that is the portion of that life force that resides in us.  And I think that some form of reincarnation is very likely.   I would like to know your church because it is such an important part of your life and, for me, part of knowing and understanding you.  And even if I can never share some of the beliefs, I may well learn some things that I will benefit from.  And at a minimum, may simply find some peaceful minutes.  I went to Mary's church the day my old friend Dell died just to be able to be in a "house of God" as the right place for the feelings I had that day.   Switching topics, it tends to be human nature to find most desirable what we cannot have, and take for granted what we do have.  Aside from the awkwardness of saying or writing something that feels "mushy" to me, I think a part of me feels like if I share thoughts that show too much interest in you, I become part of the pack of admirers and less desirable.  Not saying this is the case - rather, it is another little insight I find as I look inside for reasons for my own behavior.   My favorite relative after my brother is my cousin Alan in Miami.  He is about 74, the guy who "talked" me into going to law school.  He is not just a brilliant trusts and estates lawyer, but someone who I admire for just having pure wisdom.  He was my mother's favorite younger cousin, and now I think he and I have the same relationship.  He had a long unhappy first marriage, then late in life married his current wife.  I don't think I know of a better marriage.   When I was in Miami in December I told him about you.  I hope you won't mind, but I showed him your poem, because I thought he was one of the few people who would appreciate it.  I have to confess and hope you'll understand that at the time, to me you were sort of new and interesting but had not really gotten past my barriers.  (And speaking of "bulldozing", where did you put them?)  Anyway, he became President of your fan club by the end of the poem.  I sent him a little update recently and he sent me the email below.  I thought it was wonderful, and wanted to share it with you when I got it but felt that "wince" that I get so I didn't.  Tonight I'm ignoring the wince.  Here is what he sent me:   When you are not with her, would you like to be? Would you like to wake up next to her in the morning and go to sleep with her at night? Do you often think about her when you are not with her? If you were able to change her, what changes (IF ANY) would you make?  Do you admire what she has done with her life up to this point? Do you think she is intelligent out-of-bed? When the party is over, do you want to go home or have her go home? Are you concerned that she have a nice day? If she concerned that you have a nice day? Do you really listen when she is talking about what her day was like or will be like? Does she listen when you talk? Does she know that you really can't afford the lifestyle that goes with a $60,000 - $65,000 Mercedes? I assume she knows you are Jewish.  Is she religious? Then turn the questions around from her point of view, such as: How would she change you if she could? I once dated a woman who thought I should dress differently. That was the straw that broke the camel's back quick!!! - Alan   Maybe someday I'll even show you my answers!  :-)   Do you think I should dress differently?  :-)  Like maybe always just wear the tool belt?   Incidentally, Alan is one of those people who still can't believe I wrote the check for the car.  When I pulled up in his driveway with it the first time, he stared at it in disbelief.  He looked at me oddly and said, "You know, in recent years when you told me what you were doing, I always wondered if you were actually making a living.  I guess you were."  What he does not understand is that the gas costs the same for this as the other cars.   This psychic thing is getting out of hand now.   Last night it was the fleeting vision floating by me.  The remarkable part of that, by the way, is that it was not in a dream.  I was awake, or maybe half way between awake and asleep.  But now, disk jockeys are starting to read my mind.  On the ride home tonight, as I was thinking of you, they played "Groovy kind of love".  I had never paid attention to the words before.  They mean something now.   Boy, in the morning if I read this I'm gonna really be embarrassed.  I think I better stop and try to go to sleep.  Have a nice day today (I assume it is now morning when you read this.)  Looking forward to seeing you in the afternoon.   Carole writes Howie:  22 Jan 2003 08:41:18 EST   You may recall that Jesus was a Jew as were all of the apostles and most of the disciples.  The Old Testament has been proven to be an extremely accurate book of history and geography and was almost entirely about the Jews.  As I said in an earlier email, the Dead Sea Scrolls have shown that in all the thousands of years of translations, nothing was lost from the texts of the period.  There is no living proof that Jesus did the miracles that the New Testament claims, except for the fact that a disproportionate percentage of the population was so convinced at the time that they were willing to suffer brutal persecution.  The most compelling evidence of Jesus Deity, in my mind, is the hundreds of prophecies he fulfilled from the Old Testament.  In just a three hour period, just before his crucifixion, he fulfilled over a hundred of them and he was doing it from a situation that he could not control.   To have any belief in Christ, a Christian has to have a very good understanding of the Jewish law and their history.  I lived with Alan Schreier for two years who was a practicing Jew and he got a big kick out of having his Christian girlfriend explain to all of his Jewish friends their own rituals and what they meant.  My attorney is Jewish.  My alias in the real estate world for the past 20 years is Gilda Goldman. Bob's last name is Solomon.  One of my closest volunteers was Susan Aronoff.  She and her father spent countless hours discussing modern Judaism with me and it only vaguely resembles Judaism of the Bible.  I don't know much about Jewish practices today, but I have a very strong background in the origins of the faith and the people.  You are, by all rights, one of God's chosen people.  How could I find any fault with that?   If you could see the wonderful way that your letter affected me this morning you would not be at all embarrassed for having sent it.  I am honoured that you shared our feelings with Alan.  There is nothing that I wish to hide, and if there ever should be, I would let you know when I tell you.  I think you would know the difference without me having to say anything anyway.   I haven't seen anything in you that I even think needs changing, but I have been around enough to know that even if I did, it wouldn't happen.  If you don't like a person just exactly like they are, you are never going to like them.  People change but they do it for their own reasons.  My friend Bill is 51 and says that people in our age range, who are single, are almost always rehab projects.  To use your term, we can't live this long without baggage, but what I like about myself is that I expect to take care of those things myself and am not looking for someone to fix nor rescue me.  You seem even more self sufficient.  I am going to send this while I write the rest.  I write very slowly as I started this letter an hour ago.  My typing is not bad.  I just try to think through every word so that I do not cause misconception.  It was good to hear your voice this morning.  I am even worse on the phone than in person when it comes to communication. - Carole   Later that night Carole writes Howie,   Dear Howie, I just got through with the Spay Neuter group and am about to do the dishes and hit the sack.  I hope your meeting and acupuncture went well.   As I read (and re-read) your last notes I wondered if I am pushing you too fast?  I have a tendency to bulldoze my way through life and while it serves me well to do so in business and fundraising it could feel less than gentle to your spirit.  We have our whole lives to get to know each other and I want you to feel comfortable in every aspect of the process.   Unlike your suggestion to me of mentally committing to a certain time frame, I don't typically set dead lines, and in our getting to know each other, I am much more apt to just let things unfold as they will.  My opposition to dead lines usually means do it now and it will be done when it's called for later, but that doesn't seem like a reasonable way to approach an affair of the heart.   This whole paragraph illustrates the fact that I am in uncharted water and don't know what to do, but the good news is that there is no rush.  I have to laugh out loud, because this has been your advice to me from the beginning.  Guess it was pretty good advice after all, eh?   I still want to know every thing about you.  I just want it to be in your time and as your comfort level allows. Who Is He? What man is this, who knows my heart? How does he know the way I feel? Is this a dream I'll soon wake from And find that this was never real?   He knows, with eloquence, precise All that I fear and cannot say Accepting and not judging in His own kind, gentle, loving way   His spirit reaches out with light That heals me like the summer sun And leaves me awestruck, wondering Who is this very special One?   Is he a dream I've conjured up A fantasy of flesh and bone That makes the perfect vessel for A spirit like I've never known?   Is he the other half of me? The one I've long been searching for? If this is true, if this is real How could I ever want for more?   Time will tell, as it always does The reason we have come to be Both standing on the crossroads at This point along eternity.   For Howie Baskin By Carole Ann Stairs 1/22/03   I've been writing my story since I was able to write, but when the media goes to share it, they only choose the parts that fit their idea of what will generate views.  If I'm going to share my story, it should be the whole story.  The titles are the dates things happened. If you have any interest in who I really am please start at the beginning of this playlist: http://savethecats.org/   I know there will be people who take things out of context and try to use them to validate their own misconception, but you have access to the whole story.  My hope is that others will recognize themselves in my words and have the strength to do what is right for themselves and our shared planet.     You can help feed the cats at no cost to you using Amazon Smile! Visit BigCatRescue.org/Amazon-smile   You can see photos, videos and more, updated daily at BigCatRescue.org   Check out our main channel at YouTube.com/BigCatRescue   Music (if any) from Epidemic Sound (http://www.epidemicsound.com) This video is for entertainment purposes only and is my opinion.

The unique Joy of Being Jewish gives us the wherewithal to fulfill our role in this world.

A new MP3 sermon from Wisdom for the Heart is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Advantage of Being Jewish Speaker: Stephen Davey Broadcaster: Wisdom for the Heart Event: Sunday Service Date: 12/8/2020 Length: 28 min.

Being Jewish sometimes can feel like stale groupthink, where we all must fit into the box of generic sameness to qualify. In this episode, we explore how truthfully, there's a paradox to be explored and lived and group membership is only one side of the coin.

Advocacy takes on different roles in order to empower the voice and impact the lives of people. In today's episode, I had the opportunity to speak with Howard Ross about the past, present, and future of advocacy. Education will always be what inspires change and action will be the driving force. We see it throughout history. "My whole life I've come to realize that if you're going to spend your life shaking the trees, occasionally a coconut is going to hit you on the head."Fighting for the rights of others means fighting for a better society. Howard went to his first Civil Rights at the age of 15 and with over 55 years of advocating for others, you can see that it made a huge impact in his life. He shared with us significant impacts that his family has made when it came to advocacy. Being Jewish during the Holocaust, 43 members of Howard's family were murdered. His own grandfather was living in a village where 100 Jews were killed by Nazis. The emotional impact of what we see, hear, and live through can be the spark to initiate change. It can become a heavy shadow on the families, communities, and generations that are connected to it in some way. We see a huge shift as younger generations are taking the reigns and demanding results in a similar way that we saw Baby Boomers do when they were younger. On one hand, it can make you proud that they have the motivation to do so but on the other, it can be saddening that we are still fighting the same fight.Howard dropped nuggets about we can do better when it comes to understanding and or being part of the current wave of advocates. I stumbled into advocacy because of my personal experiences with homelessness, abuse, molestation, and divorce. Prejudice against a certain group of people usually comes from a disconnect between their story and your own. Howard's nuggets: ~ Remember those that came before you and the life the lived ~ Use the emotional impact as fuel but be strategic ~ Understand that change does not always happen immediately~ Do the research on what you hear~ Protests matter and have their place in initiating change ~ Anger and rage are valid emotions when you feel unheard or mistreated~ NEVER label the majority by the actions of the few This episode will be my most memorable because the current climate of the world is a tough one to navigate. I appreciate the advocates that stand up in the face of fear, miseducation, prejudice, and miscommunication to fight for something bigger than them. I think back to when I first watched movies like Freedom Writers and Lean on Me. It was significant for me because it was a seed of understanding that we each can do something that matters. We each have the power to make an impact. To the advocates who consistently fight for change...we see you! Thank you! Meet Howard Ross:Howard Ross is a lifelong social justice advocate and is considered one of the world's seminal thought leaders on identifying and addressing unconscious bias. He is the author of ReInventing Diversity: Transforming Organizational Community to Strengthen People, Purpose and Performance, (published by Rowman and Littlefield in conjunction with SHRM in 2011), and the Washington Post bestseller, Everyday Bias: Identifying and Navigating Unconscious Judgments in Our Daily Lives, (published by Rowman and Littlefield in 2014). His latest book, Our Search for Belonging: How Our Need to Connect is Tearing Us Apart, released by Berrett-Koehler in May of 2018, won the 2019 Nautilus Book Award Gold Medal for Social Change and Social Justice.Howard has specialized in the synthesis of neuro-cognitive and social science research and direct application re Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Accessibility work. His client work has focused on the areas of corporate culture change, leadership development, and managing diversity. Ross has successfully implemented large-scale organizational culture change efforts in the area of managing diversity and cultural integration in academic institutions, professional services corporations, Fortune 500 companies, and retail, health care, media, and governmental institutions in 47 of the United States and over 40 countries worldwide. In addition, Howard has delivered programs at Harvard University Medical School, Stanford University Medical School, Johns Hopkins University, the Wharton School of Business, Duke University and Washington University Medical School, and over 20 other colleges and Universities. Howard served as the 2007-2008 Johnnetta B. Cole Professor of Diversity at Bennett College for Women, the first time a white man had ever served in such a position at an HBCU.Howard's writings have been published by the Harvard Business Review, the Washington Post, the New York Times, Fast Company Magazine, Diversity Women Magazine, Forbes Magazine, Fortune Magazine, and dozens of other publications. He appears monthly on National Public Radio. Howard has served on numerous not-for-profits boards, including the Diversity Advisory Board of the Human Rights Campaign, the board of directors of the Dignity and Respect Campaign, and the board of the directors for the National Women's Mentoring Network. Howard has been the recipient of many awards, including the 2009 Operation Understanding Award for Community Service; the 2012 Winds of Change Award from the Forum on Workplace Diversity and Inclusion; the 2013 Diversity Peer Award from Diversity Women Magazine; the 2014 Catalyst Award from Uptown Professional Magazine; the 2014 Catalyst for Change Award from Wake Forest University; the 2015 Trendsetter in HR by SHRM Magazine; and the 2016 Leadership in Diversity Award by the World Human Resources Development Conference in Mumbai, India. He was also named an Honorary Medicine Man by the Eastern Cherokee Reservation in N.C., and given Medicine Holder designation by the Pawnee Nation.Howard is also a former Rock ‘n Roll Musician and has taught meditation and mindfulness for more than 20 years, including his role as co-founder and Lead Facilitator for the Inner Journey Seminars.Howard founded Cook Ross Inc., one of the nation's leading Diversity and Inclusion consultancies. He sold the company in July 2018 and founded Udarta Consulting, LLC.Howard keynotes and speaks regularly at Conferences for SHRM, SHRM Diversity, the Forum for Workplace Inclusion, National Association of Corporate Directors, ATD, the World Diversity Forum, and dozens of others.He can be reached at howard@udarta.com.Social Media Handles (LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.)Facebook.com/howardjross linkedin.com/howardjrosss

Adam Sandler jokes about being a bar mitzvah boy in his Netflix special, "100% Fresh".

Today's episode brings you a story of terrible hardship and outstanding inspiration. After being discriminated against in her own country for being Jewish, after losing one of her four children and experiencing the loss of a brother and a sister, our guest still finds life to be wonderful and has found many reasons to go on. This is my conversation with the author of "Dancing To The Darkest Light," Soheila Adelipour. Being Jewish, Soheila and her family escaped the volatile situation in Iran in 1979 after the Islamic revolution and settled in New York. She received her bachelor's degree in Business and her master's degree in Art Gallery Management while her first two kids were in diapers! She was involved with the World of Arts and Antiques in New York City, followed by running high-end gift stores. Life was normal with her 4 kids, until a series of unfortunate events started. She lost her second son in Boston in a tragic fire accident. A few years later both her sister and brother passed away after enduring long, torturous and horrific illnesses. Soheila was there every step of the way during those tough times, as she was a 100% match with her young brother, giving him her bone marrow and 60% of her liver hoping to save him. Soheila has established, Stefan Adelipour For Life Foundation in memory of her young son. She organizes fundraising every year on his birthday and helps people in need, regardless of race, color or religion. To purchase Soheila's book titled "Dancing To The Darkest Light" click here: https://amzn.to/2QXTsCR You can connect with Soheila here: www.soheilaadelipour.com https://www.instagram.com/soheilaadelipour/ The Passion Accomplished podcast with Alberto Sardiñas is available on www.PassionPodcast.com

Well into his adulthood, Alan Samuel Cohen heard a family story that shifted his sense of self, his identity. While sitting together at a family dinner with his adult siblings and aging aunts, one of those older women mentioned a specific violent incident that occurred before the family moved to America. She spoke of it clinically, historically, without anger or emotion, though it involved a violent murder that her father, Alan's grandfather, had witnessed. Being Jewish was always part of his identity, but it didn't seem particularly meaningful until that moment. He and his sisters started to ask questions, and learned more about the incident and the events that took place afterward. It was those stories that shifted Alan's perspective about hate, about racism, and about bigotry of every kind. In this episode of Your Stories Don't Define You, Alan and I discussed the story, how it affected him, and how he's showing up differently now, when it comes to racism and hate. --- From his website: "For over three decades Alan Cohen has worked with business leaders as an executive coach, senior marketing professional, and human resources consultant. As a sought-after speaker, author, leadership instructor and executive coach, he has helped and inspired senior-level executives and teams to become more connected to their lives and business goals, resulting in greater performance and highly improved business results." Connect with Alan on LinkedIn, and be sure to order his recently published book. --- Sarah Elkins delights in guiding individuals and teams to improve communication, using storytelling as the foundation of her work. She is a Gallup certified Strengths coach and uses that tool to coach her clients to improve their communication in all relationships, and to find more satisfaction at work and at home. Her book, Your Stories Don't Define You, How You Tell Them Will is available on bookshop.org (supporting independent booksellers), and on Amazon. The audiobook will be available in fall 2020.

On this episode of Jewanced, Dan and Benny sat down with the ever-fascinating Abigail Pogrebin, an award-winning author, journalist, former Emmy-nominated television producer, Jewish leader and Jewish outreach director for former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's 2020 Presidential campaign. We talked for what felt like the shortest two hours of our lives about being a part of a presidential campaign, American politics, Abigail's current and most recent book projects on God and the Jewish holidays, rediscovering Judaism and Jewish literacy, how Covid-19 is affecting Jewish life, working on CBS's 60 Minutes and much more. Abigail Pogrebin is the author of My Jewish Year: 18 Holidays; One Wondering Jew, which was a finalist for the 2018 National Jewish Book Award. She is also the author of Stars of David: Prominent Jews Talk about Being Jewish, for which Abigail interviewed 62 famous American Jews — from Ruth Bader Ginsburg to Steven Spielberg — about their religious identity. Her book, One and the Same delved into every aspect of growing up as a twin — of which Abby is one. (The identical kind.) Her bestselling Kindle Single, Showstopper, chronicled her teenage adventures on Broadway in a rare Sondheim flop. She was an Emmy-nominated producer for Mike Wallace at 60 Minutes, and before that produced for Bill Moyers at PBS. She has moderated conversations at The Streicker Center, The JCC in Manhattan, UJA Federation, and the Shalom Hartman Institute. Tablet Magazine's podcast, “Parsha in Progress” features a regular Torah discussion with Abigail and Rabbi Dov Linzer (President of Yeshivat Chovevei Torah). Abby received the “Impact Award” from the JCC in Manhattan, and the “Community Leader Award” from The Jewish Week in 2017. She served as President of Central Synagogue from 2015-18, and was Director of Jewish Outreach for Michael Bloomberg's 2020 presidential campaign. Links: Abigail's official https://abigailpogrebin.com/ (website) Selected https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/13b5oMwYEBqrNsEs_BOdZ5SLBQk5dVn1z?usp=sharing (photos) of Abigail's interviews My Jewish Year: 18 Holidays; One Wondering Jew on https://www.amazon.com/My-Jewish-Year-Holidays-Wondering-ebook/dp/B01M0RNEJ2/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Abigail+Pogrebin&qid=1597333140&sr=8-1 (Amazon.com) Stars of David: Prominent Jews Talk about Being Jewish on https://www.amazon.com/Stars-David-Prominent-About-Jewish-ebook/dp/B000XUDHK2/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Abigail+Pogrebin&qid=1597333140&sr=8-2 (Amazon.com) Tablet Magazine's https://open.spotify.com/show/5tHUaIjq9EcXwjJCaqv8ba?si=o0rzXZi5RuKXstDFXVu2TA (podcast), “Parsha in Progress” co-hosted by Abigail and Rabbi Dov Linzer We invite you to follow Jewanced TODAY on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Oh, and we'd love it if you leave us a 5-Star review! https://open.spotify.com/show/6984NiP7H1ULW9lJeVt8Ie?si=4we8PR7dSJyav4np2foRWA (https://open.spotify.com/show/6984NiP7H1ULW9lJeVt8Ie?si=4we8PR7dSJyav4np2foRWA) For more info about Jewanced, visit us at http://www.jewanced.com/ (http://www.jewanced.com)

Being Jewish not only includes many rituals and rules of conduct but can also be very expensive. Being a member of a Jewish community usually includes expensive dues while the costs of Jewish education can be prohibitive. Even following specific rituals like eating Kosher meat, purchasing Shemura Matzah for Passover, making a Bris or Bar/Bat Mitzvah can be very expensive. When is money so central in Judaism? Should we really be charging for Jewish services and membership? Is there a way to take (at least some) of the expense out of Judaism? A fascinating discussion about the role of money in Judaism.

Everybody has a story, but most people don’t write them down. Barry did! In his memoir, Stone Mother, Barry shares what he remembers about his early years. A family that escaped persecution in Poland. Growing up poor. Being alone. Being Jewish. Escaping New York. In this episode, Aaron asks his father to define a memoir. Why doesn’t his memoir read like a novel? Does it matter? They move on to discuss why his family preferred not to discuss the Old Country they left behind to settle in America and how Barry came to be shaped by the Holocaust (he prefers the Hebrew term, shoah). We meet Barry’s father, known as Zeyde, a man of deep, Jewish faith deeply respected by children and neighbors alike. We also meet Ephrain, Barry’s father, a kind but indifferent man. We only briefly meet Barry’s mother--the person who shaped him the most. It’s a conversation about family history, but it’s also a window into the thoughts of an immigrant, a Jewish-American, navigating life in the New World.

Being Jewish and having a successful bein hazmanim.

08 Appreciation of Being Jewish

This week we read a special maftir, which discusses the laws of the red heifer. The Rabbis see the red heifer as the quintessential chok–a law which is irrational and that defies our understanding. In this podcast, Rabbi Meir Schweiger… Read the rest The post 5779 – Shemini: The Riddle of the Red Heifer — The Secret of Being Jewish first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading 5779 – Shemini: The Riddle of the Red Heifer — The Secret of Being Jewish at Elmad Online Learning.

Mike Powell is me.  Strange for me to have myself as a guest on the podcast…..But you’ve been asking and I’m going to deliver.  High Fives Foundation Founder and good friend, Roy Tuscany takes my role as host as we walk you through my life from a 30,000-foot view.  Roy did his homework and some good stories come out and more of my story will come out in future episodes.    Mike Powell Show Notes: 2:00:  My uncle, growing up, and family  5:00:  My Ball-Mitzvah, Radford University, and Vail 13:00:  Knee injury 16:40:  Evo:  The best online experience in action sports with retail to back it up RESQWATER (enter the code resqwatertpm for a 20% discount on a 12 pack) Outdoor Research: (Get 15% off you’re order with the checkout code POWELL15) 18:40:  How I got a job at K2, K2 Skates, and hard to want 26:40:  Ben Weis, getting a  job in-house, Seattle Hockey 30:00:  Being Jewish saved my job, moving over to the ski side, and inclusive, unique, marketing 37:50:  Sean Decker , McConkey, and weed 41:00:  Meeting Ang 43:00:  Spy Optics:  Get 20% off on their site Spyoptic.com using the code TPM20 The 10 Barrel Brewery:  My favorite is 'Out of Office' Pilsner 44:30:  More on Ang, Kamp K2/Orage Masters, Shotgun wedding 52:00:  My bad wardrobe, 50 years of K2, and it’s time to leave K2 59:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Ang Powell

Brian Klug analyses the controversy around antisemitism in the Labour Party and the limits on the criticism of Zionism. In July 2018 a storm of controversy broke out in the UK when the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Labour Party published a draft code of conduct to tackle antisemitism. Ostensibly, the controversy was about Labour's failure to adopt the definition of antisemitism formulated by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance in May 2016, substituting its own definition instead. This, however, was just the tip of the iceberg. This talk will critically examine the charge made against the NEC and explore the complex issues lying under the surface of the controversy. Particular attention will be given to the role played by the public debate over Zionism, Israel and Palestine. About the speaker Brian Klug is senior research fellow and tutor in philosophy at St. Benet's Hall. He is also an honorary fellow of the Parkes Institute for the Study of Jewish/non-Jewish Relations, University of Southampton and fellow of the College, Saint Xavier University, Chicago. He is the author, among many works, of Being Jewish and Doing Justice: Bringing Argument to Life and Offence: The Jewish Case.

Brian Klug analyses the controversy around antisemitism in the Labour Party and the limits on the criticism of Zionism. In July 2018 a storm of controversy broke out in the UK when the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Labour Party published a draft code of conduct to tackle antisemitism. Ostensibly, the controversy was about Labour's failure to adopt the definition of antisemitism formulated by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance in May 2016, substituting its own definition instead. This, however, was just the tip of the iceberg. This talk will critically examine the charge made against the NEC and explore the complex issues lying under the surface of the controversy. Particular attention will be given to the role played by the public debate over Zionism, Israel and Palestine. About the speaker Brian Klug is senior research fellow and tutor in philosophy at St. Benet's Hall. He is also an honorary fellow of the Parkes Institute for the Study of Jewish/non-Jewish Relations, University of Southampton and fellow of the College, Saint Xavier University, Chicago. He is the author, among many works, of Being Jewish and Doing Justice: Bringing Argument to Life and Offence: The Jewish Case.

Dr. Isaac Prilleltensky is Professorof Psychology and Educational and Psychological Studies, Mautner Chair in Community Well-Being and Vice Provost for Institutional Culture at the University of Miami. But to become the man he is today he had to overcome many difficult and dangerous challenges. In this podcast you will hear his story. Dr. Isaac was born in Córdoba Argentina. As a young boy, aged 8th, he lost both his parent in a car accident. His aunt raised him as her own. They didn’t have a lot of money, but that was compensated by a lot of love and affection. Argentina was ruled by a dictator and anti-semitism was common. Being Jewish himself, Isaac joint an anti-regime political party. This was very dangerous because the militairy was ruthless against opponents of the regime. Because of this he lost friends who were very dear to him.This was one of the reasons that he became interested in fairness and wellness. Isaac explains that society not always accepts you as you are and sometimes forces you to give up your identity. This has a negative effect on your self-esteem. People want to matter. Mattering means being who you are and contributing to society. Help yourself by helping others!

Prof. Carmel Chiswick (George Washington University) is a scholar's scholar.  Dr. Chiswick is an economist to be reckoned with when it comes to what we usually think about when we talk economics (e.g., labor policy), but she also has the intellectual breadth to be able to address topics outside of the narrow confines of academically-defined fields.   Add to this that Carmel has an incredible ability to teach people through stories, and often overlooked skill in our academic profession.  This...Keep on reading: #9 Carmel Chiswick on the Economics of Being Jewish in America

This week on "Everything is Connected," author Abigail Pogrebin joins Jonathan for a lively conversation about her deep dive into the heart of Judaism. We discuss what she's learned about marking time through the observance of an ancient, traditional sequence of festivals and fast-days... some of which she'd never heard of before undertaking a project that left even some of her closest family and friends scratching their heads. As she went about her immersive research, she interviewed enough rabbis to become a self-proclaimed "rabbi groupie," which is when we knew we had to have her on the show.Abigail Pogrebin is the author of My Jewish Year: 18 Holidays; One Wondering Jew – a much-expanded chronicle of her popular column for the Forward, for which she spent 12 months researching and observing every holiday in the Jewish calendar.Pogrebin is also the author of Stars of David: Prominent Jews Talk about Being Jewish, which went into eight hardcover printings and was later adapted for the Off-Broadway stage. Pogrebin’s second book, One and the Same, delved into every aspect of growing up as a twin, (she’s an identical), and her bestselling Amazon Kindle Single, Showstopper, recounts her teenage adventure in the original Broadway cast of Stephen Sondheim’s flop, “Merrily We Roll Along.”Abigail was formerly a broadcast producer for Fred Friendly, Charlie Rose and Bill Moyers at PBS, then for Ed Bradley and Mike Wallace at 60 Minutes. She has been published in many magazines and newspapers including Newsweek, New York Magazine, The Forward, Tablet, and The Daily Beast. She has moderated conversations at The JCC in Manhattan, 92Y, The Skirball Center, and Shalom Hartman Institute. Pogrebin lives in Manhattan and is currently the President of Central Synagogue.Learn more about Abigail at her website by clicking here.

Lorraine and Sarah get learnt up on movies! This is a big one, so strap the hell in. Sarah *finally* watches Schindler's List aka Being Jewish 101, while Lorraine tackles Roots. (Not to be confused with The Roots, a talented hip hop group.) Did you know Liam Neeson and Ralph Fiennes are the same person? Have you seen OJ's acting work? This episode asks the question the whole podcast will seek to answer: "Is Dad proud?

Rae and Maria welcome bright New York comedian, Katie Halper (@kthalps), to discuss date rapeability, being Jewish, break ups, Lamar Odom, The Kardashians, celebrity, sports, ESPN journalism, misogyny, friend break ups, weaves and their emotional high and lows. With Rae Sanni (@raesanni), Maria Heinegg (@mariaheinegg), and Jim Search (@jimsearch).

Torah Portion of the Week Vayechi Being Jewish – A Race or Religion – A Powerful Parable about Shooting Arrows A Great Story about Rav Nissim Avraham Ashkenazi and Peace in Your Home A Woman s Wisdom The post 083 Being Jewish – A Race or Religion appeared first on The Global Yeshiva.

Rabbi Knopf’s message for 8th Day of Passover (April 11, 2015): In his third sermon of the series “Being Jewish” Rabbi Knopf explores how being Jewish is, at its core, about standing by and marching with our fellow Jews.  

Rabbi Knopf’s message for 2nd Day of Passover (April 5, 2015): In his second sermon of the series “Being Jewish” Rabbi Knopf explores how being Jewish is, at its core, about hating injustice and fighting for what’s right.  

Rabbi Knopf’s message for 1st Day of Passover (April 4, 2015): In his first sermon of the series “Being Jewish” Rabbi Knopf explores how being Jewish is, at its core, about doubting and questioning everything.  

"If you treat it like a hobby, it will stay a hobby. If you treat it like a job, it becomes a job." Bullet holes covered the walls while the children played around... Shai Dahan was in Palestine and he wasn't supposed to be there. No one would have been able to help him if they found out he was Jewish. Being Jewish in that part of the world can be dangerous. He had to be careful not to show his tattoos. After all, his arms are covered in hebrew letters. He wasn't there to create problems, he was there to paint a mural. Welcome to episode 29 where we talk about what it took for Shai Dahan to get to the top of the game as a street-style graffiti artist. This episode is about passion projects, working for yourself, creating a life built around flow and passion. It's powerful stuff with an amazing surprise at the end. Thanks for downloading ShopTalk creatives. We hope you enjoy it. "To me, LA is the mom in this story and I'm bringing my paintings to her to say, 'Hey! Look what I made while I was away.'" Some things we learn in this podcast: About the art history roots and LA nostalgia  The challenges of working as a creative in a large commercial environment The story of Deck Yourself - Skateboard art project Lessons on the art of marketing How to evaluate the importance of money when choosing jobs Tips for accessing flow when in down times How to get your first solo exhibition and why make it outrageous Processes for creating a collection for a gallery exhibition The story of painting as a Jew in Palestine Art education and what inspired Shai's festival The mentality of "Go Big or don't do it at all." Powerful perspective on the lifestyle of a dedicated artist Plus, much more... Links mentioned: Learn more about the Underbelly Project and Stoked Mentoring Other mentioned street artists: Banksy | JR (TED) | Blue | Sam 3 | Shepard Fairey Learn more about the Bedouin ethnic group See Shai's work on The Vacant Wall Check out the amazing designs and get a shirt from East 39 Music Credit: Arabic Hip Hop by JaySupProd Connect with Shai Dahan: Tumbler | Facebook | Website

American Shakespeare Center Co-founder and Director of Mission, and Mary Baldwin College Professor Dr. Ralph Alan Cohen delivers a special lecture on William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice. "On The Merchant of Venice and Being Jewish" addresses three questions: Was Shakespeare anti-Semitic? Is the play anti-Semetic? Should Jews oppose the production of The Merchant of Venice? Dr Ralph delivered this lecture before a live audience at the Blackfriars Playhouse in Staunton, VA, on June 24th, 2012.Dr. Ralph Presents: The Merchant of VeniceFile Size: 64.7 MB, Runtime: 56:31 minutes*Please note: Due to the conditions under which this podcast was recorded, there is some static that we were unable to remove from the audio; listeners with sensitive ears should be advised.*The PowerPoint presentation which accompanied this lecture will be available soon.

http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/miraclechurchhttp://www.demonbuster.com SPIRIT MEDIUM The Greek Word Magos, translates "magician. Sorcerer, Wizard, Enchanter, Astrologer and wise men.” F. F. Bruce explains how the term was used in the ancient world. "The magi were originally a Median priestly caste, but later Greek and Roman times the word was used more generally of practitioner of all sorts of magic or quackery. The latter sense is required here; a Jew, even a renegade  Jew (as this man was) could not have been a member the magician priesthood.”   Elymas the magician (that was the meaning of his name), - Luke calls him "a Jewish false prophet" (Acts 13.6b). Being Jewish, he knew the truth of Jehovah but had apostatized and immersed himself in Eastern religion. 1. He had abandoned the truth of God. 2. He became a man skilled in lower and uncanny arts a strange powers of the medium priests or magi. 3. He mixed religion with science and magic. Magi enjoyed great influence over both the rulers and masses of the biblical world according to Ramsay. It is certain that the priests of some Eastern religions possessed very considerable knowledge of the powers and processes of nature. They were able to do things that either were, or seemed to be marvelous. . . It is natural that the Magician's knowledge and powers should have made him a striking and interesting personality; and a person like the proconsul, keenly interested in nature and philosophy, would enjoy his society.   http://www.patholliday.com  

Judean Eve Being Jewish: wanting a Jewish child at any cost; protecting the Jewish people.  We need open hearts and minds.

A controversial High Court ruling on the admission policy of the Jewish Free School in London two years ago has led to heated and ongoing discussion among Jews in this country about what constitutes Jewishness. With the number of Jews in Britain declining, the question of how to preserve and pass on Judaism is a major preoccupation of members the community, be they Orthodox, Reform or secular. So what should be the test for determining who is and isnt Jewish? How important is religious practice, observing a kosher table or male circumcision? And how important is it for the preservation of Jewishness that a Jew should marry another Jew? Joining Ernie to discuss Jewish identity are Laura Janner Klausner, Rabbi of the Alyth Reform Synagogue in London; Natan Levy, the Orthodox Rabbi of Shenley United Jewish Congregation; and Dr Brian Klug Senior Research Fellow in Philosophy at St Benet's Hall, University of Oxford, and author of "Being Jewish and Doing Justice.".

A controversial High Court ruling on the admission policy of the Jewish Free School in London two years ago has led to heated and ongoing discussion among Jews in this country about what constitutes Jewishness. With the number of Jews in Britain declining, the question of how to preserve and pass on Judaism is a major preoccupation of members the community, be they Orthodox, Reform or secular. So what should be the test for determining who is and isnt Jewish? How important is religious practice, observing a kosher table or male circumcision? And how important is it for the preservation of Jewishness that a Jew should marry another Jew? Joining Ernie to discuss Jewish identity are Laura Janner Klausner, Rabbi of the Alyth Reform Synagogue in London; Natan Levy, the Orthodox Rabbi of Shenley United Jewish Congregation; and Dr Brian Klug Senior Research Fellow in Philosophy at St Benet's Hall, University of Oxford, and author of "Being Jewish and Doing Justice.".

2007-09-02-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening September 2nd, 2007 in the 6:30 evening service about salvation for the Jew and the Gentile..Scripture Ref: John 4:20-24; Romans 3:1; 4:16; Galatians 3:26-29; Colossians 2:8-23Topic: FaithNotes:- Samaritan woman and Jesus at the well- We seek to be closer to God; may feel closer by location (Israel)- God is only found by the spirit in faith- Being Jewish is no more holy than Gentile, yet in attempt to honor Jesus, we sometimes mimic them- Iconoclastic Controversy: traditions, idolatry- Blowing of shofar, mezuzah- We must read, believe, and walk in the scripture- Stop the devil's influence by obeying the Lord- A shepherd doesn't let his sheep run loose, doesn’t trust the wolves- We are alive because of Jesus; He called us out