Podcasts about Beit Shemesh

When a person recognizes Hashem's involvement in his life, he has a mitzvah not only to thank Hashem, but to also sing His praises. The pasuk says: " שִׁירוּ לוֹ זַמְּרוּ לוֹ שִׂיחוּ בְּכָל נִפְלְאוֹתָיו " — "Sing to Him, make music to Him, speak of all His wonders." (Divrei HaYamim I 16:9) We are meant to speak joyfully about the wondrous things Hashem does for us. Baruch Hashem, I have the zechut to hear so many stories of how people felt Hashem's hand in their lives. There's an email address where people send in their stories( livingemunah123@gmail.com ). I would like to share just a few that I recently received. What's so beautiful about some of these stories is how Hashem is involved even in the most mundane of tasks — something as simple as pressing a button. A woman who is an English teacher related that she had been working for years on developing an app to help students drill their English vocabulary. It was a long and exhausting process, and she hoped to secure a government tender that would allow her to sell the app to schools across Israel, helping her cover the high costs. But she hit a roadblock — the Ministry of Education wouldn't provide vendors with a list of schools and contact information. How could she sell her product without spending all her time manually searching for schools? Recently, while trying to look up a phone number on her computer — for the purpose of suggesting a shidduch — she accidentally pressed the wrong button. A file suddenly downloaded onto her computer. Curious, she opened it. To her shock, it was an Excel sheet with over 1,500 religious schools in Israel, complete with all their contact information. She had never even heard of such a list. But she didn't need to — Hashem had guided her fingers to press the exact button she needed. Another woman shared a story from a recent trip to Spain in late April. A nationwide power outage struck in the early afternoon, right as she and her husband were getting ready to catch a train to their next destination. The night before, she had purchased what she thought were train tickets via the railway app. But when she opened the app to confirm the departure time, she realized she had mistakenly bought bus tickets instead. She didn't even know that buses could be booked through the app! As it turned out, the train system had completely shut down due to the power outage, leaving passengers stuck for hours in the heat. Meanwhile, she and her husband boarded a comfortable, air-conditioned bus and arrived on time with no difficulties. Once again, Hashem had guided someone to press exactly the right button. A man submitted a powerful story about a fire that broke out a few weeks ago in fields near Beit Shemesh. He sent in a picture showing completely blackened, burnt fields surrounding a single patch of lush green. That green patch belonged to Moshav Matityahu — a religious moshav who keep Shemitah. The field manager was there as the flames approached. The trees — etrogim and rimonim — were in serious danger. But then, miraculously, the flames veered, forming a half-circle around this field, and moved on to burn the next one. Not a single tree of theirs was singed. It was clearly a bracha earned in the merit of keeping Shemitah. Tragically, the surrounding fields — which were not observing Shemitah — were all burned. Hashem can and does bless us in countless ways, sometimes in very visible miracles. One final story. A man had a specialist appointment last year. The waiting room had televisions playing on all sides, the volume blasting, and the content was extremely inappropriate. He tried his best not to look, but some of the images caught his eye and became lodged in his mind. He prayed deeply for Hashem to remove those images from his thoughts. A week later, he had a follow-up appointment at the same office. This time, before going, he poured out his heart to Hashem, asking not to be exposed to those same sights again. Miraculously, when he arrived, every screen was malfunctioning. The same clean advertisement played on a loop for the entire thirty minutes he was there. Other patients were complaining, but the staff could not fix it. Only he knew that it was an answer to his tefillah. Hashem is helping us constantly. It's our job to recognize His involvement, thank Him, and tell others about it. The more we speak of His wonders, the more aware we become of His presence in our lives — and the more reasons we find to sing His praises.

Natalie hosts Hillel Fuld, who made aliyah in 1993 at the age of 15 from New York and today is the father of five, lives in Beit Shemesh, and is a Global Speaker, Startup Advisor, Tech Columnist. Hillel shared his thoughts on Aliyah, and explained that despite popular belief, it is possible to get a good job in Israel, one that even surpasses your current position!! Regarding whether to come now or wait, Hillel urges U.S. Jews to make a plan and not wait, and strongly stated “As history has showed us, things will not get better for Jews outside of Israel.” During our talk several times Hillel referred back to his grandmother, and said “what would I have said to my grandmother in 1938 Germany. To wait and see if things will get better?” Come Home! Returning Home 23FEB2025 - PODCAST

Rav Yoni Rosensweig is rabbi of the Netzach Menashe community in Beit Shemesh and is a renowned teacher of Halakha, Gemara and Jewish thought. From 2006-2009 he served as Rosh Kollel of the Mizrahi community in Melbourne, Australia. Upon his return, he headed Yeshivat Hamivtar, and then became Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivat Shevut Yisrael in Efrat, a post which he held until 2016. He currently teaches at Midreshet Lindenbaum. Rav Yoni has semikha from Rav Nachum Eliezer Rabinovitch and from the Chief Rabbinate of Israel, and degrees in education, philosophy and history. He is the author of “Yishrei Lev,” a three-volume responsa on different halakhic questions, and of “Conversations in Essence,” in which he engages in imaginary dialogue with great Jewish thinkers from the past. Rabbi Rosensweig is the author of several books including the recent Nafshi Beshe'elati on Jewish law and mental health. In this interview we will mostly focus on halacha and its flexibility having to do with mental health.

Rav Yoni Rosensweig is rabbi of the Netzach Menashe community in Beit Shemesh and is a renowned teacher of Halakha, Gemara and Jewish thought. From 2006-2009 he served as Rosh Kollel of the Mizrahi community in Melbourne, Australia. Upon his return, he headed Yeshivat Hamivtar, and then became Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivat Shevut Yisrael in Efrat, a post which he held until 2016. He currently teaches at Midreshet Lindenbaum. Rav Yoni has semikha from Rav Nachum Eliezer Rabinovitch and from the Chief Rabbinate of Israel, and degrees in education, philosophy and history. He is the author of “Yishrei Lev,” a three-volume responsa on different halakhic questions, and of “Conversations in Essence,” in which he engages in imaginary dialogue with great Jewish thinkers from the past. Rabbi Rosensweig is the author of several books including the recent Nafshi Beshe'elati on Jewish law and mental health. In this interview we will mostly focus on halacha and its flexibility having to do with mental health.

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Political correspondent Sam Sokol joins host Jessica Steinberg on today's show. Sokol discusses the political machinations in the Knesset as voting over the 2025 budget leads National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and several ultra-Orthodox parties to threaten to oppose the bill, given some of the planned cuts. While Ben Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich have banded together in the past over their political aspirations, the two have been at odds for some time, which could possibly lead to a break in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition, explains Sokol. Sokol reviews the further political dramas that played out on Tuesday in the Knesset, as Netanyahu, recovering from a successful prostate removal surgery at the Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem, was forced to leave his hospital bed and return to the Knesset, in order to cast a decisive vote on the budget law, and thwart Ben Gvir. Another Knesset member, Likud MK Boaz Bismuth, who was in the midst of the seven-day mourning period for his mother, was also pushed to leave the shiva and come to the Knesset and vote in favor of the bill. Sokol also offers a brief description of the fragment of a Houthi missile that landed in his Beit Shemesh neighborhood late Monday night. For news updates, please check out The Times of Israel’s ongoing live blog. Discussed articles include: PM leaves hospital to cast decisive vote on a budget law, thwarting Ben Gvir revolt Coalition factions threaten to vote against key budget bill over cuts, Haredi draft In rare cross-aisle cooperation, MKs back bill to penalize ministers who snub oversight IDF downs ballistic missile from Yemen as sirens heard across central Israel Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by the Pod-Waves. IMAGE: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a vote at the plenum of the Knesset in Jerusalem, on December 31, 2024. (Photo by Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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BALLISTIC MISSILE ALERT: Early this morning, a ballistic missile from Yemen was intercepted over Beit Shemesh, with alerts spanning a wide area, including Hebron. HEZBOLLAH ATTACK SUMMARY: Hezbollah reports 27 attacks against Israel, including 7 targeting civilian towns. Suicide drones were launched toward Haifa's navy base and Nimra base north of the Kinneret, along with rocket fire aimed at Sharga camp in the Golan Heights. Meanwhile, Shiite militias in Iraq claimed responsibility for 7 attacks on Israel in the past 30 hours, including 4 suicide drones sent toward the Dead Sea, Jerusalem, and Galilee last night. IDF jets on drone interception duty were seen flying low from Beit Shemesh to Jerusalem and Maaleh Adumim. Yes, it was a busy night and morning here in Israel, defending against our enemies on seven fronts.Psalm 73 - Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart. v16-17 When I tried to understand all this, it troubled me deeply till I entered the sanctuary of God; then I understood their final destiny.26 My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. 27 Those who are far from you will perish; you destroy all who are unfaithful to you. 28 But as for me, it is good to be near God. I have made the Sovereign Lord my refuge; I will tell of all your deeds.List of Urgent Needs:- F350 Truck and accessories: $50,000- Iridium Certus Thales MissionLINK x 2 plus network connection: $10,000- Fuel for mission distribution: $80 per daily mission- Aid supplies family support kits: $150- Ministry emergency fund goal: $30,000To give, use this link http://member.bulldozerfaith.com/givePayPal.me/bulldozerfaith https://cash.app/$bulldozerfaith Daily Devotional and teaching with Kenny Russell - Get connected with our Podcast Channelshttps://feeds.captivate.fm/what-then-shall-we-sayEmail kenny@bulldozerfaith.com

Are your responsibilities as a shul Rav any different during this time of year? What questions are people asking you? Is the war in Israel having an impact on you or your community? What unusual incidents have happened in your shul during Chagim? What's your favorite Devar Torah for Yom Tov? Hosted by: Ari Wasserman Rabbi Shalom Rosner – Rabbi, Kehillat Nofei Hashemesh, Beit Shemesh, Israel – 9:55 Rabbi Moshe Elefant – Rabbi, Zichron Yosef Ohel Aryeh, Borough Park; Head of Kashrus for OU Kosher – 34:38 Rabbi Aron Moss – Rabbi, Nefesh Community, Sydney, Australia – 47:55 Rabbi Ron Yitzchok Eisenman – Rabbi, Congregation Ahavas Israel, Passaic, NJ – 1:01:47 Rabbi Daniel Glatstein – Rabbi, Kehilas Tiferes Mordechai, Cedarhurst, New York – 1:09:32  מראי מקומות    

Natalie hosts Lenny Solomon, Jewish rock musician who formed the band Shlock Rock in 1984. Lenny made aliyah from NY in 1996 and lives in Beit Shemesh. While noting today's date - Oct. 7th - Lenny and Natalie quickly jumped into a discussion of Aliyah from America; the slow and relunctant aliyah that is happening despite the climate of anti-semitism. Lenny promoted his upcoming concerts in Beit Shemesh as well. For info, visit: https://tickchak.co.il/71167 Returning Home 07OCT2024 - PODCAST

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Diplomatic reporter Lazar Berman and editor Amy Spiro join host Amanda Borschel-Dan on today's episode. Reports came out last night that the chances of a phased hostage-ceasefire agreement being achieved on the basis of Israel's May proposal are “close to zero” and there is “very broad pessimism.” The US, which had indicated it was planning to present a new bridging proposal in the next two or three days, is now regarded as unlikely to do so, it added. Berman brings an update. Amid public criticism from top Israeli officials last week, Egypt's army chief of staff Lt. Gen. Ahmed Fathy Khalifa made a surprise visit on Thursday to the country's border with the Gaza Strip to inspect the security situation. At around the same time, the Egyptian leader, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi made a first Egyptian presidential visit to Turkey in 12 years, where he discussed the Gaza war and ways to further repair the long-frozen ties between the regional powers during talks in Ankara. How is the growing daylight between Israel and Egypt affecting the region? Israel wrapped up its time at the 2024 Paris Paralympics on Sunday with 10 medals, including four gold, its best showing at the Games in 20 years. In this year's games, only three of the 28 Paralympians representing Israel this year were wounded during military service. One of the sad byproducts of the war is a sharp uptick in other potential candidates. We hear about the highlights of the games and how the organization is working towards using the 2028 games as a goal for this war's wounded warriors. For news updates, please check out The Times of Israel's ongoing live blog. Discussed articles include: Slain hostages struggled with their killers in final moments, IDF probe said to find Negotiators said to believe chance of hostage deal ‘close to zero'; US also pessimistic Erdogan seeks Islamic alliance against Israel, says its ‘expansionism' won't stop in Gaza Egypt's army chief visits Gaza border after Israel says Sissi failed on smuggling Israel celebrates its best Paralympic showing in 20 years with 10-medal haul From Gaza to LA: Can Paralympics dream help wounded soldiers get back their fighting spirit? Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by the Pod Waves. Illustrative: Mossad chief David Barnea attends a farewell ceremony in his honor, at the National Police Academy in Beit Shemesh, on July 14, 2024. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this heartfelt episode of 'Remembered,' the host interviews Asher Guedalia to honor the memories of those who perished on October 7th. Asher provides a touching account of his life, his family's background, and his experiences growing up in Israel. He shares the profound bond he had with his brother Yosef, detailing their journeys through childhood and service in the IDF, and recounts Yosef's heroism and tragic death. Additionally, the episode explores the ongoing conflict, with Asher sharing his experiences during the tragic events and discussing the necessity for strong political leadership, the plight of hostages, and the global implications for Jews. This episode provides an intimate look at personal loss, family dynamics, duty, and the larger political issues at play.   About Our Guest: Born in Jerusalem and raised in Beit Shemesh, Israel, Asher Guedalia attended the pre-army academy in Eli before serving for four years in a combat unit of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Currently, Asher is pursuing a Master's degree in Computer Science at the Hebrew University. He works in the tech industry and is the proud brother of Hero Yosef Guedalia. Married with two children, he resides in Jerusalem. Notably, he fought in the southern region on October 7th. https://www.facebook.com/asher.guedalia   Check out: www.JewishCoffeeHouse.com for more Jewish Podcasts on our network.

Substitute Ollie Watkins scored a stoppage-time winner to send England deservedly through to their second successive European Championship final on Wednesday as they finally turned on the style to beat Netherlands 2-1 on a memorable night in Dortmund. KAN's Mark Weiss talked about Wednesday night's England victory and looks forward to Sunday's final with Euros blogger Wiggi, Alan Wigman from Beit Shemesh. (Photo:Reuters)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The two semi finals of the Euros sees Spain face France on Tuesday night and , England v the Netherlands the following night, Wednesday. Both games kick off at 10 pm Israel time. KAN's Mark Weiss looked forward to the semi final ties , in conversation with Wiggi, Alan Wigman, from Beit Shemesh , who writes a Euros blog. (Photo:Reuters)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This weekend it's the quarter final stage of the Euros. Friday sees Spain v Germany and Portugal v France. On Saturday, it's England v Switzerland  followed by the Netherlands v Turkiye. KAN's Mark Weiss looked forward to the football feast , in conversation with Wiggi, Alan Wigman, from Beit Shemesh , who writes a Euros blog. (Photo:Reuters)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

World leaders paid tribute to veterans and pledged to continue to stand for democracy as they marked the 80th anniversary of the June 6, 1944, D Day landings , when more than 150,000 Allied soldiers invaded France by sea and air to drive out the forces of Nazi Germany. With the numbers of veterans fast dwindling, this year's event is likely to be the last major ceremony in Normandy honoring them in their presence. Taking part in this year's  commemorations was Beit Shemesh resident Mark Granat who participated in one of the  parachute jumps to mark the 80th anniversary. He spoke to KAN's Mark Weiss  from Normandy. (Photo:Mark Granat)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topic: Diaspora Jewry   Guest: Chaya Yosovich   Bio:    Chaya is the CEO of the Yael Foundation, a private charitable foundation, established by Uri and Yael Poliavich, dedicated to maintaining and developing Jewish educational institutions around the world. The foundation is committed to enabling Jewish children everywhere to receive a good general education including Jewish values and traditions for the betterment and future of our communities.   Chaya has throughout her illustrious career made big things happen at the intersection of philanthropy and large-scale impact investment.    Her main areas of focus have been: 1. Beit Shemesh- urban-social development. 2. Shema Yisroel FSU- education & community building in the former Soviet bloc and Eastern Europe, and supporting refugees-émigrés in Israel. 3. Israeli Ministry of the Diaspora - building smart strategies for the implementation of a broad program to strengthen Jewish identity and nurture deeper connections between the Jewish Diaspora and Israel.   In this insightful episode we learn about the intersection of Israeli & Diaspora Jewry through the eye of someone who is leading the charge.

Ministers in Israel's government are divided over a possible ceasefire deal with Hamas, which could see the return of Israeli hostages held in Gaza. Benny Gantz, a member of the war cabinet, said the government would have no right to exist if it prevented a deal, but far-right finance minister Bezalel Smotrich said a ceasefire would amount to a humiliating surrender. Also on the programme: As South Africa marks 30 years since the end of apartheid, voters ask whether the ANC can still deliver on the promise of freedom and democracy; and Iranian authorities clamp down on the Egyptian hit TV series Assassins. (Picture: Benny Gantz at a march by supporters of hostages in Gaza near Beit Shemesh, Israel, March 1, 2024 Credit: REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun)

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Today is day 158 of the war with Hamas. Political correspondent Sam Sokol and Tech Israel editor Sharon Wrobel join host Jessica Steinberg for today's episode. Sokol discusses political reactions to the statement made by Sephardic chief rabbi Yitzhak Yosef regarding a mass ultra-Orthodox exit from Israel if yeshiva students are forced to enlist in the army. Wrobel looks at why markets and investors are currently bullish on Israel, a sense of cautious optimism given the waning war in Gaza and fewer signs of engagement in the north. Sokol talks about the latest mayoral elections in Beit Shemesh, the central city with a large ultra-Orthodox population and a new, moderate Haredi mayor. Wrobel describes a forum created by spouses of reservists for their particular needs during wartime, as they struggle to care for kids, homes, and jobs. For the latest updates, please look at The Times of Israel's ongoing live blog. Discussed articles include: Live blog March 12, 2024 Watchdog group calls for removal of chief rabbi for politicizing judicial role Assailing chief rabbi, Lapid says Haredim would have to get jobs if they moved abroad Despite war uncertainty, Israeli stocks and the shekel attract investors Ultra-Orthodox retake Beit Shemesh, former Haifa mayor Yona Yahav returns to office Fired during war, reservists' wives band together to battle for job security THOSE WE HAVE LOST: Civilians and soldiers killed in Hamas's onslaught on Israel THOSE WE ARE MISSING: The hostages and victims whose fate is still unknown Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by the Pod-Waves. IMAGE: Sephardi Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef attends a prayer for the release of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, at the Rachel's Tomb on October 25, 2023 (Photo by Chaim Goldberg/Flash90 )See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our mental health series is sponsored by Terri and Andrew Herenstein.This episode is sponsored by Twillory. New customers can use the coupon code 18Forty to get $18 off of all orders of $139 or more. In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we talk to Yoni Rosensweig, rabbi of the Netzah Menashe community in Beit Shemesh, about the intersection between mental health and halacha. It is tempting to sometimes see halacha and mental health as being at odds. But what if, with the right guidance, we could instead understand halacha to be a system that sees the fullness of our unideal circumstances and draws us closer to God in spite of it all? In this episode we discuss:How might we enable people who are suffering mentally to live fully halachic lives?How can a rabbi apply modern knowledge of mental health to centuries-old rabbinic texts?How can we benefit from halacha even—especially—amid our difficulties?Tune in to hear a conversation about how halacha has more to offer us than we might expect.Interview begins at 12:25.Rabbi Yoni Rosensweig is rabbi of the Netzah Menashe community in Beit Shemesh, Israel. Previously, he served as Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivat Shevut Yisrael in Efrat. Rabbi Rosensweig is the author of several books including the recent Nafshi Beshe'elati on Jewish law and mental health.References:נפשי בשאלתי - הלכות בריאות הנפש by Yoni Rosensweig The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk@tzvei_dinim

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Dr. Herman Weiss is the CEO and co-founder of Provation Life (provationlife.com), an Israeli nutraceutical startup that helps women suffering from hormonal imbalance to support their fertility, weight loss and general medical health. Avraham sat down with Herman in his home in Beit Shemesh to discuss the problem that Provation Life solves, getting funded, building a team, tips for startup founders and much more. Do you have a great innovation? We'd love to hear from you. Contact us by going to https://jmbdavis.com/startup/contact. Learn more at https://jmbdavis.com and https://jmbdavis.com/startup. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/jmbdavis/provation. Listen to all of the episodes at https://jmbdavis.com/podcast.

As Israel's elections unfold this Tuesday, we are honored to feature Shoshanna Keats Jaskoll, the esteemed Director and Founder of Chochmat Nashim, on this episode of Anything But Traditional.During our conversation, Shoshanna graciously shares profound insights on the future of Beit Shemesh, home for both her and our host, Tamar Ben Tzvi, and offers thoughts on the broader landscape of Israel.Throughout the episode, Shoshanna openly addresses the formidable challenges of erasure and marginalization faced by women in Orthodox Judaism, her passionate advocacy for justice and equality in representation, and why she dedicates herself to this important cause.Learn more about Shoshanna's impactful work and the mission of Chochmat Nashim by visiting her website, exploring the dedicated platform of Chochmat Nashim, or tuning in to the Chochmat Nashim podcast.

Shmuel Katz, Beit Shemesh's beloved car mechanic, shares his story on this episode of Anything But Traditional. From the loss of his mother at the young age of eight to his rebellious teenage years, relocation to Israel, navigating his wife's cancer battle, and ultimately taking the reins as the general manager and owner of AutoKing, Shmuel opens up about the defining moments that shaped his identity.Throughout our discussion, Shmuel shares how he faces life's challenges with a unique blend of humor and an unwavering optimism for tomorrow. He provides insights into his views on religion, the importance of adaptability in life and career, and his significant role as a teacher in his community. Join us as we uncover the layers of Shmuel's life beyond the grease and gears, revealing a story of resilience, faith, and community impact. **For updates and conversations about these episodes follow me at @talesoftamar You can also reach out at Tamar@tales-of.com with any other questions, comments, or inquiries. Thank you for listening!

In this monumental episode, we interview Rabbi Dr. Natan Slifkin, popularly known as the "Zoo Rabbi," director of the Biblical Museum of Natural History in Beit Shemesh, Israel. Slifkin is best known for his interests in zoology, Judaism's relationship to evolution, Jewish and biblical history, and his popular website www.RationalistJudaism.com. Our focus in this discussion is his book "Rationalism vs. Mysticism: Schisms in Traditional Jewish Thought." There are specific chapters that we feel deserve a closer look, such as "The Sages vs Science: The Sun's Path at Night," "Wrestling with Demons," "Ayin Hara: Ocular Radiation or Heavenly accounting,” "The Nature of Torah," and "The function of Mitzvot." Rabbi Slifkin also reflects on his infamous Torah-Science controversy/ban, otherwise known as "The Slifkin Affair." Additionally, he shares his thoughts on the future of the Haredi relationship to Zionism in the aftermath of October 7th. You don't want to miss this fascinating interview. *This episode is dedicated to the neshama of Meir ben Moshe a'h — Abdolrahim Ilian, the late father of our dear friend, Rod Ilian. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/judaismdemystified/support

This insightful episode delves into the intricate relationship between mental health and Halacha. Presenting the JPN Grand Rounds is Rabbi Yoni Rosensweig, the rabbi of the Netzah Menashe community in Beit Shemesh, Israel. He has written several books, including the recent Nafshi Beshe'elati on the intersection of Jewish law and mental health and the unique challenges faced by individuals with mental illness within a halachik lifestyle. Issues like the impact of OCD on religious rituals, eating disorders in the context of kashrut, or even the issue of supporting those experiencing psychosis, especially in inpatient settings, are common questions for current poskim. Substack Show notes https://open.substack.com/pub/thejewishphysiciansnetwork/p/mental-health-and-jewish-law?r=2r6bj9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcome=true Nafshi-Bisheelati https://www.amazon.com/Nafshi-Bisheelati-Hebrew-Yonatan-Rosensweig/dp/9655263258

Lessons Learned from 6 Weeks at War, by Rav Dovid Gottlie "I am in love with the Jewish people." A sicha given Motzaei Shabbat Parashat Toldot 5784, Nov 18, 2023, at Beit Midrash Torani Leumi Melavah Malka in Beit Shemesh

Meet Arele Samet. Born and raised in Israel, He's been singing in ‘Chasidisha hoifn' and on the biggest stages for more than 2 decades now, ShmueliCast was lucky enough to get his attention and get him to share his story on our program. We covered a number of topics including his music career and his new album coming soon, The war in Israel, his rabbis, lag boimer in miron and much more. We hope you will enjoy and learn something. If you enjoy the program be so kind and give us a ‘SPECIAL THANKS', it helps us see the appreciation. And as always. like, share, and comment if you have any suggestions on how we can enhance and improve the show. Thank you.

Searches for gunman who shot and wounded security guard at entrance to northern border community. Rocket fire from Gaza toward Ashkelon, Ashdod and Beit Shemesh. UN chief visits Egyptian side of Rafah crossing ahead of first aid delivery to Gaza. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topic: Family Offices & Societal Change    Guest: Daniel Goldman   Bio:   Daniel is the founder and Managing Partner at Goldrock Capital. Born in London, Daniel emigrated to Israel in 1992. He now lives in Beit Shemesh, where he was very involved in building and shaping the city. Daniel is active in many organizations that promote understanding and tolerance among all sectors of society. He lives with his wife and five children.   In this episode we discuss:   1) Growing up in New Castle 2) A thirty-year story of Rags to Riches 3) Helping High-Net Worth Families 4) Diverse Sources of Inspiration 5) Changing the sociological landscape in Israel 6) Difference between Tzedaka (Charity & Philanthropy) and so much more!Topic

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One of the most unique and largest collections of shofars are now going on display here in Israel. They include some pretty rare shofars including one made from a horn of a unicorn, or so they claim. These are on display at the Biblical Museum of Natural History near Beit Shemesh. Reporter Arieh O'Sullivan spoke with Rabbi Natan Slifkin, founder and director of the museum about the extraordinary shofar exhibit and other collections at the museum. (photo: courtesy) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IDF force neutralize Palestinian who attempted car ramming attempt near Hebron. Israeli police rescue Beit Shemesh mayor from Haredi Orthodox rioting. Former senior security officials petition High Court against probe into spyware useSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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My name is Meira. and I am a sexaholic. Or perhaps, more correctly, a lustaholic. I was using lust to cope with life as far back as I can remember, perhaps from the age of four or five. At first I used fantasy and compulsive masturbation, way before I even knew what sex was. These behaviors weren't a problem then—they were my solution.

Juste avant d'arriver à SA, j'ai touché le fond. De l'extérieur, il n'était pas évident que ma vie était devenue ingérable. J'étais encore marié, j'avais des enfants, j'étais en bonne santé, j'avais une maison, un travail et une communauté. Mais à l'intérieur, j'étais à l'heure la plus désespérée et la plus sombre.

Kurz bevor ich zu AS kam, erreichte ich meinen persönlichen Tiefpunkt. Äußerlich war es nicht so offensichtlich, dass mein Leben nicht mehr zu meistern war. Ich war immer noch verheiratet und hatte Kinder, war gesund, hatte ein Zuhause, einen Job und eine Gemeinschaft. Aber innerlich war ich in meiner verzweifeltsten und dunkelsten Stunde.

Mein Name ist Meira, und ich bin eine Sexsüchtige. Oder vielleicht besser gesagt, eine Lüsternheitssüchtige. Ich benutzte die Lüsternheit, um mit dem Leben fertig zu werden, seit ich mich erinnern kann, vielleicht seit meinem vierten oder fünften Lebensjahr. Zuerst habe ich Fantasien und zwanghafte Selbstbefriedigung benutzt, lange bevor ich überhaupt wusste, was Sex ist. Diese Verhaltensweisen waren damals kein Problem - sie waren meine Lösung. 

00:00 - Good Morning00:10 - It's great to be home!02:50 - Omer.8MinDaf.com02:59 - Emails07:18 - MDYsponsor.com08:47 - Amud Aleph35:20 - Amud Beis48:41 - Amud Aleph49:19 - Have a Wonderful DayQuiz - https://kahoot.it/challenge/006508435--Today's shiur is sponsoredלע״נ חיה בת יוסף&לע״נ זכריה בן משה&לע״נ Rav Eliyahu ben Yosef Menachem Mendel&Loren and Sora Deetza Spigelman in honor of their daughter Tzivie's engagement to Nachi Loew, son of R' Daniel and Chanie Loew who made aliyah to Beit Shemesh last summer from Highland Park, NJ&Binyomin Biron: For bracha vehatzlacha in all our endeavors! In Honor of Reb Eli and all the lomdim!&לזכות אברהם שמעון הלל בן חוה לזווג הגון במהרה&Tzali Fortgang: Mazel tov to the family of Yiddy Lebowitz z"l (mdy OG artist) on the wedding of their daughter חנה רבקה​​---Turning of the dafthe Friedman Family for our sistersלע"נהאשה נחמה לאה ע"ה בת פנחס אליעזר הי"ו נפטרה ג' סיון &האשה חנה עטל ע"ה בת פנחס אליעזר הי"ו נפטרה כג' סיון

The Gemara continues with drashot on the stories of the spies addressing various issues. At what stage did the spies have bad intent? How did Caleb get the people quieted to listen to him? The spies directly doubted the power of God. Why did they think it was a land that destroyed its inhabitants? Were they lying when they said that the spies appeared like grasshoppers in the eyes of the inhabitants? The day the nation cried after hearing the spies' descriptions was the ninth of Av and they were therefore punished many years later that on that same day, the Temple would be destroyed. How did the spies die and why? The Gemara then goes back to the topic of the crossing of the Jordan and explains more details of what happened. At the end of the passing through, the ark floated miraculously to the other side taking with it all the kohanim. Later in history, when Uza was worried the Ark would fall off the wagon as the ask was being returned to Jerusalem, he was punished because he forgot that the Ark can support itself, as happened at the crossing of the Jordan. King David was somewhat responsible as he should not have put it on a wagon, as the Levites in the desert were commanded to carry it on their shoulders. At an earlier time, when the Ark was returned by the Philistines, the people of Beit Shemesh were punished for not treating the Ark properly. What did they do? How many people died? Three months later, after the Ark was in the house of Oved Edom HaGiti, and Oved was blessed, David realized that the time has come to return the Ark to Jerusalem. How many animals were sacrificed during the procession? There were three sets of stones - one in the time of Moshe (learned out by gezira shava from the stones of Yehoshua), and two in the time of Yehoshua. On the last set, they wrote the Torah and put limestone. In what order? Rabbi Yehuda and Rabbi Shimon disagree. The purpose of writing the Torah in seventy languages was so that the nations would see and turn away from their bad actions. Rabbi Shimon said they added a line at the bottom, meant to cause people from the seven nations (perhaps only those living outside of Israel) to repent.

The Gemara continues with drashot on the stories of the spies addressing various issues. At what stage did the spies have bad intent? How did Caleb get the people quieted to listen to him? The spies directly doubted the power of God. Why did they think it was a land that destroyed its inhabitants? Were they lying when they said that the spies appeared like grasshoppers in the eyes of the inhabitants? The day the nation cried after hearing the spies' descriptions was the ninth of Av and they were therefore punished many years later that on that same day, the Temple would be destroyed. How did the spies die and why? The Gemara then goes back to the topic of the crossing of the Jordan and explains more details of what happened. At the end of the passing through, the ark floated miraculously to the other side taking with it all the kohanim. Later in history, when Uza was worried the Ark would fall off the wagon as the ask was being returned to Jerusalem, he was punished because he forgot that the Ark can support itself, as happened at the crossing of the Jordan. King David was somewhat responsible as he should not have put it on a wagon, as the Levites in the desert were commanded to carry it on their shoulders. At an earlier time, when the Ark was returned by the Philistines, the people of Beit Shemesh were punished for not treating the Ark properly. What did they do? How many people died? Three months later, after the Ark was in the house of Oved Edom HaGiti, and Oved was blessed, David realized that the time has come to return the Ark to Jerusalem. How many animals were sacrificed during the procession? There were three sets of stones - one in the time of Moshe (learned out by gezira shava from the stones of Yehoshua), and two in the time of Yehoshua. On the last set, they wrote the Torah and put limestone. In what order? Rabbi Yehuda and Rabbi Shimon disagree. The purpose of writing the Torah in seventy languages was so that the nations would see and turn away from their bad actions. Rabbi Shimon said they added a line at the bottom, meant to cause people from the seven nations (perhaps only those living outside of Israel) to repent.

Natalie welcomes Edith Barr to the program, who shares her aliyah story. Edie and her husband made aliyah first to Beer Sheva in the early 19803, with their 3 small children (ages 1, 5, 7); they lived in an absorption center and put the children in daycare and school. The teachers did not understand the lack of Hebrew, called one child "retarded" and put the other in the corner for asking questions. Cockroaches on the floor, cats coming in through the windows, laundry being stolen....It was a difficult two years. Edie and husband decided to return to the U.S.A. - planning to return for retirement. They did! In 2002 they made aliyah to Beit Shemesh and live a very active senior life, seeing more people move in daily. Returning Home 05FEB2023 - PODCAST

Natalie welcomes Edith Barr to the program, who shares her aliyah story. Edie and her husband made aliyah first to Beer Sheva in the early 1983, with their 3 small children (ages 1, 5, 7); they lived in an absorption center and put the children in daycare and school. The teachers did not understand the lack of Hebrew, called one child "retarded" and put the other in the corner for asking questions. Cockroaches on the floor, cats coming in through the windows, laundry being stolen....It was a difficult two years. Edie and husband decided to return to the U.S.A. - planning to return for retirement. They did! In 2002 they made aliyah to Beit Shemesh and live a very active senior life, seeing more people move in daily. Returning Home 29JAN2023 - PODCAST

A shiur delivered Motzei Shabbos, Parshas Vayechi 5783 to Kehillas Mevakshei Emes, under the leadership of Rabbi Chaim Eisenstein shlit"a, in the Mishkafyim community of Beit Shemesh.

The Phillistines return the lost Ark. But when it arrives in Beit Shemesh, though the people bow and bring a sacrifice, 70 people lose their lives in a plague of God. Why? What did the people do wrong?

Mental Health and Halacha - What Kinds of She'elot Arise, special sicha for the Overseas Students, with Rav Yoni Rosensweig Rabbi of the Netzach Menashe community of Beit Shemesh, and founder of Maaglei Nefesh, a center for halacha, community and mental health. Recently published a book in hebrew, נפשי בשאלתי - הלכות בריאות הנפש, Koren Publishers.

Judah Mischel is the Executive Director of Camp HASC, the Jewish community's premier summer program for individuals with special needs, and is the newly appointed Mashpiah of OU-NCSY.Prior to assuming a full-time role at Camp HASC, Rav Judah was a Maggid Shiur & Director of Programing at Yeshivat Reishit in Beit Shemesh. A talmid of Yeshivat Shaalvim, he received Semicha from the Jerusalem Rabbinate, a BA in History from Yeshiva University, an MA in Education from YU's Azrieli Graduate School, and was a Graduate Fellow at the CUNY Center for Coexistence at the School for Public Affairs. Rav Judah was Director of Student Activities and a member of the Judaic Studies faculty at the Frisch School, in Paramus, NJ, and led Aish HaTorah Jerusalem's Return & Learn Program.I admire Judah so much. I mean, besides all the Holy Work he's been doing with Camp HASC for years, he brings so much joy, comfort, and love to individuals with special needs and their families. Judah most recently wrote a new book, Baderech: Along the Path of Teshuvah, which I have been reading over the past year. The book has brought me so much insight and wisdom and has been warming my soul towards the return to my higher self with so many beautiful stories and antidotes and teachings that he brings in so beautiful, yet digestible.On the show we really delve into beautiful, deep, and raw topics around trust, returning to our higher selves, that path, that struggle, that journey. It's a wonderful, authentic conversation and I do hope you. EnjoyConnect with JudahRead Baderech: Along the Path of TeshuvahFacebookTwitterLinkedInInstagramSayMazelTov is where you can request personalized videos from your favorite Jewish creators and inspiring thought leaders. Our goal is that you have a personalized easy and professional experience all the while supporting a charity.Use promo code meirkay10 for 10% on your order!Don't forget to subscribe to The Great Day PodcastLove The Great Day Podcast? Want to find out how to support the show? Click the link below to join my new Patreon page.Become Patron on My Patreon Page HERE!Did I mention that I am now an author?! Check out my new book "A Kids Book About Optimism"And be sure to follow my Instagram page and Facebook page to stay up to date on everything I'm working on.I'm Meir Kay and Have A Great Day! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Should we be bringing up Reb Nachman to Eretz Yisroel? [The Halachic analysis of exhuming remains] According to Reb Nosson and other Gedolei Breslov it's better to stay in Eretz Yisroel than to go to Uman!!! Do we really know which Kever is the Kever of Reb Nachman? with Rabbi Ari Enkin – Rov, Maggid Shiur & Mechaber Seforim from Beit Shemesh – 13:24 Is it permissible to go to Uman this year due to the war in Ukraine? Is it a dangerous place? Hear from boots on the ground with Rabbi Moshe Azman – Chief Rabbi of Ukraine – 26:57 What is the mesorah in Breslov regarding bringing up Reb Nachman? What did Reb Moshe Feinstein say about bringing Reb Nachman to Eretz Yisroel? with Rabbi Nosson Maimon - Worldwide Breslover Mashpia – 35:44 Hear fascinating history about bringing up Gedolim to Eretz Yisroel with Rabbi Yechiel Goldhabr – Historian and Mechaber Seforim – 1:04:16  מראי מקומות  

Are you ready to listen to the amazing changes that are coming up in the show? Since its inception, the Let's Talk Business podcast has been dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and business owners thrive. We believe that information is key, but we also believe that it's important to help business owners to start to take action. That's why we've introduced a new format and a new producer to the show, and we look forward to continuing to provide practical advice and help entrepreneurs and business owners grow their businesses. Let's welcome Rabbi Scott Kahn, formerly the dean of Yeshivat Yesodei HaTorah in Beit Shemesh, Israel, and the founder of Jewish Coffee House, a podcast network featuring podcasts that deal with issues in the Orthodox world. He is also the executive producer of JCH Productions, a podcast production company that partners with companies, organizations, and individuals who see podcasting as a critical vehicle to get their message to a wider audience. He is the host of several podcasts as well, including Orthodox Conundrum, Intimate Judaism, and the Baseball Rabbi. He lives in Ramat Beit Shemesh with his wife Aliza and their seven children. Key Highlights: [00:01 - 05:52] Opening Segment • Meeting Scott Kahn and his role at the Let's Talk Business Podcast • An overview of what changes are coming to the show • The reason why Meny to grow and improve the podcast Keep providing quality advice to its listeners [05:52 - 12:54] An Exciting Announcement! • What the upcoming episodes will have A better quality guests and questions A segment where listeners can submit questions Practical advice for business owners • Why Let's Business Podcast is different from other shows • When you can expect new episodes [12:55 - 16:18] Closing Segment • Subscribe to the show and get notified when new episodes are published Key Quotes: "My personal mission in life is I believe every person should be given the opportunity to succeed in life." Meny Hoffman "Great relationships start with a great conversation." - Meny Hoffman We're a passionate bunch. Together, we help your business flourish. Visit: https://ptexgroup.com Let's Talk Business! Check out my new podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-business/id1469289551 Connect with Ptex Group: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn LEAVE A REVIEW + and SHARE this episode with someone who wants to achieve in business. Listen to previous episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!