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Tanya - du cauchemar au rêve (N°71 - par le rav Aaron Bitton) by Rav David Touitou
In her recent SAPIR essay, Mijal Bitton wrote that she does not identify as a Jew of color, despite being a non-white Jew, because the “term often feels more focused on “white” Jews than on people like me.” How is that the case? And what does it say about the political movement that accompanied the rise of the term? On Wednesday, March 26, Bitton joined Associate Editor Felicia Herman for a conversation on her essay, “Why I Am Not a Jew of Color.”
Milo Bitton found Jiu-Jitsu later in life after bringing his kids into martial arts, eventually embracing the journey himself. It's been a pleasure training him and with him, watching his kids grow on and off the mats, and now seeing his entire family win gold across many tournaments. In this conversation, we dive into his perspective as a father, his dedication to martial arts, and much more.Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World's Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com
Tanya - C'est quoi la réelle Emouna (N°69 - Rav Aaron Bitton) by Rav David Touitou
Tanya - un peu d'humilité (N°68 - par rav Aaron Bitton) by Rav David Touitou
In this special farewell episode of BACON, Heather and Mike welcome Dr. Asaf Bitton, keynote speaker for the upcoming MaineHealth ACO Value-Based Care Symposium on May 14. As Executive Director of Ariadne Labs and a leader in primary care innovation, Dr. Bitton shares insights from healthcare systems worldwide and discusses the evolving roles of primary care and specialists in risk-based models. Be on the lookout for our new podcast, Curbside Consult, in May!
Aujourd'hui, j'ai l'immense plaisir de vous présenter l'histoire captivante d'Esther Bitton, une véritable pionnière qui a su transformer sa passion pour le droit en une expertise pointue au cœur des fusions-acquisitions. D'avocate antitrust chez Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP à Directrice M&A du Groupe Casino, son parcours est la preuve vivante que l'audace et la détermination peuvent ouvrir des portes insoupçonnées. Au fil de cette interview pour Voix de la Finance, Esther nous entraîne dans les coulisses d'un univers où la négociation, le management et l'innovation se conjuguent pour façonner l'avenir des grandes entreprises. Elle partage avec une transparence rafraîchissante ses virages inattendus, ses stratégies pour marier habilement logique financière et intelligence humaine, et ses conseils pour transformer chaque défi en une opportunité de croissance. Ce podcast n'est pas qu'un simple échange professionnel ; c'est une véritable source d'inspiration, une invitation à repenser nos limites et à oser rêver en grand. À travers son récit, Esther nous montre comment, en misant sur sa double expertise et en cultivant un esprit entrepreneurial, il est possible de révolutionner sa carrière et de redéfinir les codes du succès dans un environnement en constante évolution. Merci, Esther Bitton, pour ce partage passionnant qui promet de transformer nos visions du leadership et de l'innovation. Voix de la Finance.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
Unlocking Growth: Multi-Channel Strategies for Business Success with Avishai Sam Bitton Linkedin.com/in/avishaib Intro.co/AvishaiSamBitton About the Guest(s): Avishai Sam Bitton is a three-time founder and a prolific angel investor with a wealth of experience in tech entrepreneurship. He co-founded Orbi, which was acquired by LinkedIn, and Brainy, a company with a nine-figure revenue. With over $475 million spent on performance marketing channels over 12 years and angel investments in 146 startups with five notable exits, Aviche Bitten is recognized for his expertise in building scalable systems and assembling growth-oriented teams. Episode Summary: In this enlightening episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss welcomes Avishai Sam Bitton, a seasoned entrepreneur and investor known for his strategic insights into performance marketing and scalable business growth. This episode delves into Avishai Sam Bitton's professional journey, highlighting his entrepreneurial beginnings, major career milestones, and his innovative approach to ensuring long-term business success. In an ever-evolving market landscape, Avishai Sam Bitton discusses the importance of businesses diversifying their revenue streams to mitigate risks and embrace innovation. He shares his extensive experience with digital marketing and how his company, The Demand Box, supports organizations in creating multiple growth channels. Emphasizing a holistic approach to omnichannel marketing, Aviche offers valuable insights on leveraging unique talents and expanding business opportunities. With his hands-on experience in tech entrepreneurship, he provides a roadmap for building sustainable businesses prepared for future challenges. Key Takeaways: The need for businesses to establish multiple revenue streams to safeguard against market volatility and single-point failures. The role of omnichannel strategies in attracting diverse, talented professionals and creating cohesive teams. Avishai Sam Bitton's transition from an early entrepreneurial start to a founder of high-growth tech companies. The unique business model of The Demand Box, offering equity-based partnerships that align interests with client's success. Importance of creating a business built to last, focusing on continuity and resilience in an uncertain market. Notable Quotes: "Scale is what usually is the differentiator between what makes you a big successful entrepreneur." "Tech is a great place to put your time and to see scale happen in a very short amount of time." "My goal is to always try to be at the lowest margin of the cash component while pushing to increase the valuation of the company." "Business is never static, it's constantly changing and very dynamic." "Nothing gets a higher valuation and appetite of a potential buyer than a company that's being built to last."
Spécial Youd Shvat - Vis l'instant présent et investis-toi à fond (par rav Aaron Bitton) by Rav David Touitou
Estefanía Hernández, gerente general de Taxis Libres y Mark Bitton, country manager de Yango by Diario La república
Legendary photographer, Mathieu Bitton, comes by to hang and tell stories from his life of touring with Dave Chappelle, Lenny Kravitz and shooting almost every single important human on this planet. We discuss what it's like to be a working photographer, how to carry yourself, marketing, horror stories and more with tons of laughs along the way!
It's wild to think about, but the continents haven't sunk into lava because of how Earth's crust works. The crust, which includes the continents, is like a giant jigsaw puzzle of solid plates floating on a gooey layer called the mantle. Even though the mantle is hot and partly molten, it's dense enough to keep the crust floating instead of letting it sink. Plus, continents are made of lighter, less dense rock compared to the heavier ocean floors, so they naturally stay on top. Earth's tectonic plates might shift and collide, but they're surprisingly sturdy over millions of years. So, while there's plenty of molten rock beneath us, the continents are safe from sinking anytime soon! Credit: CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Die Entstehung der Anden: by ZDF/Terra X/Hanna Kotarba/Albrecht M. Wendlandt, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Entstehung des Himalaya-Gebirges: by ZDF/Terra X/Faszination Erde/C. Götz-Sobel/O. Rötz/M. Zimmermann/Maximilian Mohr, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... depiction of Ur: by mrAnmol,https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Tectonic plate: by Andrew Merdith, https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%A4%... Ess2650: by Christopher R. Scotese, Ben A. van der Pluijm, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Pangaea-proxima: by Orolenial, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Tectonic plates: by M.Bitton, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Animation is created by Bright Side. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music by Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD... Subscribe to Bright Side: https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook: / brightside Instagram: / brightside.official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.of... Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tanya - C'est qui tu es réellement (N°63 - rav Aaron Bitton) by Rav David Touitou
#790: Join us as we sit down with Brianna Bitton & Dr. Jessica Shepherd – the co-founder & founding founding medical advisor of O Positiv. Supported by a team of board-certified doctors, O Positiv Health is dedicated to empowering women through every stage of life, from their first period to post-menopause. In this episode, Brianna & Dr. Shepherd discusses the realities of the female reproductive system, shed light on the lack of resources, share personal insights into women's health, uncover hidden truths about birth control, & recommend how to take control of your hormones & reproductive health! To connect with O Positiv click HERE To connect with Brianna Bitton click HERE To connect with Dr. Jessica Shepherd click HERE To connect with Lauryn Bosstick click HERE To connect with Michael Bosstick click HERE Read More on The Skinny Confidential HERE To Watch the Show click HERE For Detailed Show Notes visit TSCPODCAST.COM To Call the Him & Her Hotline call: 1-833-SKINNYS (754-6697) This episode is brought to you by The Skinny Confidential Head to the HIM & HER Show ShopMy page HERE to find all of Michael and Lauryn's favorite products mentioned on their latest episodes. This episode is sponsored by O Positiv Visit OPositiv.com and use code SKINNY for 25% off all O Positiv products. Produced by Dear Media
Rabbi Binyomin Bitton - Eight Mitzvot or One Mitzvah?
Chelek 20, Vayeshev - Yosef, the Shvatim and a Sugya in Gittin - Rabbi Binyomin Bitton
As many Jews deepen their sense of Jewish identity, Dr. Mijal Bitton joins the podcast to explore the significance of our Jewish heritage, texts, and peoplehood and what it means as we enter the Hanukkah season. Bitton is a sociologist, storyteller, podcast host, and Jewish advocate who also serves as the spiritual leader of the Downtown Minyan in Manhattan. As one of the first Sacks Scholars, she helps young people reclaim and reimagine Jewish traditions. In this week's episode, Dr. Bitton discusses Sephardic Jewry, Jewish peoplehood, academia, the needs of young Jews, and the realities of intergroup and interfaith after October 7. Resources: The Morality and Ethics of Global Jewish Advocacy: Lessons from Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks - AJC Advocacy Anywhere Jewish Unpacked - Wondering Jews podcast, with guest AJC CEO Ted Deutch Listen – AJC Podcasts: The Forgotten Exodus: with Hen Mazzig, Einat Admony, and more. People of the Pod: The Next Chapter in Catholic-Jewish Relations What's Next for the Abraham Accords Under President Trump? Honoring Israel's Lone Soldiers This Thanksgiving: Celebrating Service and Sacrifice Away from Home The ICC Issues Arrest Warrants: What You Need to Know 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 Conversation with Mijal Bitton: Manya Brachear Pashman: Dr. Mijal Bitton is a sociologist, storyteller and Jewish advocate. As the spiritual leader of the Downtown Minyan in Manhattan and one of the first Sacks Scholars, she helps young people reclaim and reimagine Jewish traditions. Michal is no stranger to our AJC audiences. Earlier this month, she delivered a powerful Advocacy Anywhere to commemorate Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, for which the Sacks Scholars are, of course named. And as co-host of Jewish Unpacked's podcast Wondering Jews, she and Jewish educator Noah Weisman explore questions we all ask about the Jewish experience, from the mundane to the miraculous. In fact, just recently, they interviewed AJC CEO Ted Deutch. The podcast has covered topics spanning from how summer camp shapes Jewish lives, how to constantly juggle joy and pain, the impact of the Jewish vote in the most recent election, and in turn, the impact of Trump's resulting victory on Jewish America. Mijal is with us now in our Midtown Manhattan studio to rehash a little of that, but also to discuss what led her to take on her many roles, including her newest project. Mijal, welcome to People of the Pod. Mijal Bitton: Thank you, thank you for having me. Manya Brachear Pashman: If you could please share with our listeners about your heritage, about your upbringing. You were born in Argentina, correct? Mijal Bitton: I was born in Argentina. My father's family moved to Argentina from Morocco and Syria. My mother is from Spain. And part of what shaped my interest in Jews from the Middle East and North Africa, is that when we moved to America, we moved to a Persian Jewish community. So that was like my introduction to American Jews, this very tight knit Persian community in Long Island. Eventually, I met my husband, who is a Syrian Jew, with Egyptian and Iraqi background, and I wrote my PhD on the Syrian Jewish community in Brooklyn, which all just shows you a little bit my fascination. It's not just an identity, it's a tradition that I draw from and that I believe can actually give us very powerful tools right now. Manya Brachear Pashman: Now, is this a Syrian Jewish community from Aleppo or Damascus? Mijal Bitton: Historically, there is a big difference. I would say that a lot of these communities, you can think of them as pre-immigration and then new settlement in America. Right now in America, it's one community. The differences between Aleppo and Damascus are not that pronounced, maybe like when you cook a little bit the recipe that you use, or slightly different songs that you might have, depending where your family is from. Manya Brachear Pashman: You are, in fact, a visiting researcher at NYU, and you are the director of the National Study of the Sephardic and Mizrahi in the United States. What is that study all about? Mijal Bitton: Yeah. So when I wanted to do a PhD at NYU, which I did, on Syrian Jews, and I wanted to study Sephardic Jews, what I realized very quickly, and you might have seen this from your other podcast, is that there is very little good scholarship, good literature to explain to us who these Jews are. This is a problem, both in terms of historical research, and for me, I'm really interested in contemporary Jewish life. There was a huge gap of not having resources to understand Sephardic Jews in the United States. So I had to do my PhD, kind of trying to reconstruct, you know, even, like the categories of study, how do we think about Jewish observance and really religiosity with Jews from the Middle East. So this study is an early attempt by early I mean, we hope it's the first of many studies to begin to tease out the main pillars of what we need to know to understand Sephardic and Mizrahi Jews roughly. And again, we'll go into this more in the actual report, which will come out in a couple of months, roughly 10% of American Jews are Sephardic or Mizrahi, very similar to, let's say, the Orthodox Jewish population, the Russian-speaking Jewish population, but much less understood, much less studied. So it's an important first attempt to begin to lay out the foundations of knowledge. Manya Brachear Pashman: So would you say that study is overdue? Mijal Bitton: Yes, very much overdue. I think it's overdue for many reasons. One of them is that in the American Jewish community we've had for many years now, conversations around diversity, around inclusion and the like. And Sephardic Jews have not really been part of this conversation. Or let me say this with more precision, they have not been part of this conversation in terms that they would want to be part of this conversation. Maybe I'll be a little bit more explicit as to what I mean. Many of the Jews that we've cited that I know tend to reflect more socially conservative, Middle Eastern forms of Jewish life, and these communities don't fit in very neatly in diversity efforts that tend to align with progressive understandings of diversity. So that means that there's been a real gap in how Sephardic Jews are included or not included in many spaces that are trying to be more inclusive. So we really believe that diversity is not easy, and that it begins with listening and understanding, who are the individuals and communities that we want to include. Manya Brachear Pashman: I mean, how does kind of a deeper and broader knowledge of one's Jewish identity, one's Jewish history, how does your deeper and broader knowledge of your identity and history help you be a better advocate? And how can it help others be better Jewish advocates? Mijal Bitton: That's a great question. So you know, you mentioned before that I started a weekly Jewish wisdom Substack. It's called Committed and I'll be grateful to share the link with everyone. The first piece that I wrote there on Genesis was actually about Jewish pride, and it was an idea that I had been thinking for a long time about, and it was that, especially since October 7, I have been in all of these spaces with people who are newly reawakened, energized, outraged about what's been happening. And they speak constantly about the need for Jewish pride, Jewish pride. We need more Jewish pride, more Jewish pride, more Jewish pride. And on the one hand, I love that. I love that awakening. It resonates with me strongly. On the other hand, I had like this little voice whispering to me, because, as a sociologist, I've actually done research that talks about pride as something, I want to try to say this carefully, as something that is sometimes the last thing a group holds on to before assimilating fully. So in very simplistic terms, if you think about Italian Americans or Irish Americans right over three or four generations in this country, they will slowly lose a lot of their communal elements. They will move away from their neighborhoods. They will stop only cooking Italian food. They will stop working in certain professions. But they will still have a little bit of that Irish pride in St Patrick's Day. So I have been concerned when we speak about Jewish pride, that Jewish pride can be seen as unsustainable if we don't know what we are proud of. There is a world of a difference between someone who says there's something here, that seems really good, and I think I'm proud. I'm proud. And it's different that if you're standing there and you say, I am proud of a heritage spanning 1000s of years, I stand on the shoulders of giants. I am continuing a legacy of Jews who have survived persecutions, who've survived assimilation, who've survived living in different countries and in different times, and I am holding all of this when I stand up as a Jew. That, to me, is the kind of confident pride that can help us as advocates when we are facing challenges, because we are facing challenges and we're going to continue to face challenges. So we desperately need that sense of Jewish history, that sense of spiritual sustenance. We have to know what we are proud of, what we are fighting for. Manya Brachear Pashman: You wrote a piece shortly after October 7, and it was titled, The Pain You're Feeling is Peoplehood. And it was incredibly powerful. It went viral. Because it so perfectly captured what so many Jews were feeling at that moment. And for those who haven't read it, can you share what led you to write it and kind of summarize it for our listeners. Mijal Bitton: I lead a community, I'm the spiritual leader of a community called the Downtown Minyan. And like many spiritual leaders and clergy on that Simchat Torah. I had to, you know, I'm not saying anything new. Here I was, I was heartbroken, reeling. I don't use a phone on Shabbat didn't always happening. My family in Israel, the reports that were coming in, I felt like my soul, my heart was being ripped. I think many of us felt this. And I had a Shul to run, and I had to figure out, like, what Jewish wisdom can I use right now? And it was very primal and instinctive. There was a teaching that I had taught before because I thought it was important, but at that moment, it felt essential, and it just like, came out. I stood in front of my community who were in pain, and I wanted to give them names to explain what was happening. And I described, I use a very famous teaching by Rav Soloveichik, who speaks about who asked the question, can we still speak of ourselves as Jewish people, even with all of our diversity and differences and disagreements? And it brings up a Talmudic question about, if you have a man of two heads, is this considered one person or two? And it's a complicated question, if you take it seriously, and he offers a gruesome test to figure this out. You pour boiling water on one head, and then you look at the other, and if it cries out in pain, it is one people. If it doesn't, it is two. The reason that this teaching was important for me to say, and I think the reason you said it went viral is because, you know. I haven't said this like this before, so I am expressing this now, thinking with you. I think for very long, for us Jews in America, we have been pushed and compelled to think of Judaism along Protestant religious terms. What I mean by this, it's a faith, it's a set of beliefs, it's a value system. It has to fit in like some universalistic framework, and that pain that we felt on October 7 was different. It was a reminder that to be a Jew is to be part of a family. That it doesn't matter how different we are from each other, how much we disagree. When your relative is in pain, you cry with them. And it's almost like that pain, to me was like a way of saying we are reminded that we're part of a family. And there's something. I don't have the right words here. There's something almost to treasure about the pain, because it reminds us that we are connected to each other, committed to each other, responsible for each other. And I think we all felt it, and it took away some of the layers of conditioning that many of us have had, to pretend like we aren't a family. That's what I think was one of the things that were so powerful about the tragedy that we all experienced. Manya Brachear Pashman: Yeah, because we're so trained to be individuals, right, especially here in America, right, that individual spirit, and that's, that's not part of peoplehood. Or is it? I don't know. Maybe that's not the point. Mijal Bitton: Yeah, listen, I think our tradition is amazing and complex, and there's strands of faith that brings up individualism and agency, but there's powerful strengths that talk about us as a family, as a collective, as a tribe, and there's powerful elements in our culture that have been pushing against that. And in many parts of our community, I think we drank the Kool Aid and we said we are not like, you know, that's backwards. That's not who we are anymore. And then we were reminded that there's something there that we all felt was true. It existed before October 7, but I think October 7 kind of like woke it up. When I've shared this metaphor of the two headed men with people, many of them have offered an objection, and they've said, how awful is it for us to speak about who we are based on antisemitism? It shouldn't have to be like that. But, I mean, I would agree with that critique on theoretical terms. On sociological human terms, there is nothing that is more potent than having a shared enemy, a shared tragedy. Think about a family again, how tragedy brings us together. So I think that unfortunately, the fact that there is still antisemitism vibrant in our societies and our streets has served to continue to reinforce that initial sense that we had after October 7. Of course, there are rifts. We can talk about debates that are happening. We are not as united as right after the tragedy. But, you know, I wrote a piece for CNN basically saying that the virulent anti semitism in the anti-Zionist movement is creating more Zionists. It's creating more Jewish solidarity. And it hasn't gone away. I am a religious woman. When I pray to God, I ask God that God should give us the challenge of having to remain connected in good times. I prefer that, but being that we don't have that right now, I do think that we have to double down on what our response is. Manya Brachear Pashman: You wrote another piece for CNN that had to do with the anti-Israel protests on university campuses and the fear that it was inducing in so many Jewish young people, and the solidarity that was coming out of that. So with that in mind, one thing that the Jewish communal world is experiencing, we're certainly seeing it here at AJC, is an influx in involvement. Not just solidarity, but activism and advocacy, people who want to be more involved. Have you given any thought to this influx, and whether or not the infrastructure is in place here in America especially, to kind of sustain that, that level of involvement and activism. Mijal Bitton: So one of the things that I've seen, and I'll be honest, that I'm still trying to understand it, but one of the things that I'm seeing is, there's, there's the thing called the organized Jewish community, okay? And it's a powerful ecosystem, you know, with lovers of power and influence. And I'm also privy, partially because of my work with young Jews, to a whole world of people who are wanting to be active, but who either don't have the access or the orientation to do so, you know, within the organized Jewish community And for me, part of what's still missing are the bridges between these different ecosystems. There's all of these people who are active on social media, right? The world of influencers, there's these groups of young Jews who are creating pop up Shabbat dinners, like all over the place, and like creating new clubs to celebrate Shabbat with each other and Jewish identity. And there is a lot of energy there. And what I'm trying to figure out is, I'm thinking of this as almost two powerful ecosystems, and I think that they would both be more powerful if they're in better conversation with each other. So that, to me, again, it's a little bit abstract. I'm still thinking it through. I am a scholar in residence at the Maimonides Fund, and this is one of the questions that I have right now in this post-October 7 world: what would it mean to better bridge between these different ecosystems? Manya Brachear Pashman: We just talked about the campus protests and the solidarity that they fuel, and we've also talked about the lack of research and scholarship out there about Jews in the Middle East and and North Africa and the diversity of the Jewish community. Do you think if young people had a better grasp of the thousands of years of history, of Jewish history in the Middle East, do you think that would shift the conversation at all, that education? And I don't mean obviously just within the Jewish community, I mean more broadly. Mijal Bitton: I mean, broadly speaking, yeah. So I would say two things I take to heart with my friend Haviv Retig Gur, who's a brilliant analyst. He speaks a lot about the fact that Jews, we don't know our own story. And I do think there is, like, huge lack of literacy in understanding that there were nearly 1 million Jews all across the Middle East and North Africa, and they left, fled, or were expelled in like massive Arab nationalist, anti-Zionist regimes that were propped up across the region. So I do think that for people to know these stories would be incredibly powerful. I do want to note something, though, as someone who has been active in academia, I still have one foot there. I think that in many places, and we need to not be naive. In many places, people have vested interest in certain narratives, and they are emotionally attached to this narrative, and they have no incentive to change them, no matter how many counterfactuals you provide to them. So there are definitely many parts in academia that want to think of the world as divided between the oppressors and the oppressed, and who want to think of Jews and Israel and Zionists as aligned with the oppressors, who they equate to Europeans and white and Westerners. And no matter how many counterfactuals you will give to them, they will find a way again, and I'm happy to explain this. They will find ways to make it fit into their narrative. So we need a multi-pronged approach. One approach is to give the literacy to those who are seeking it as a way to have greater strength and intellectual tools at their disposal. Also, there's like a huge middle to convince, you know that can be moved. And when it comes to those ideologues, we have to battle their narratives. Manya Brachear Pashman: In other words, offering that literacy to the Jewish community first, to those who actually want it, who are curious enough to want it, that's step one. Mijal Bitton: Yeah, Jewish community, friends of the Jewish community, people who are intellectually honest and want to have a better discourse around Israel, the Middle East and current reality. Manya Brachear Pashman: So Mijal, I am curious how your conversations have changed and evolved since October 7. Initially I wanted to ask you about interfaith dialog, but maybe intercultural dialog is a better way to put it. But did you have more intercultural dialog before October 7 or after October 7, or is your work really immersed in the Jewish community and Jewish dialog? Mijal Bitton: Yeah, so I would say like this: I think before October 7, I had spent many years focused on interfaith work. I think that the interfaith work was often anchored in more liberal and progressive spaces, and many of those efforts really imploded. And I think that I represent, because I've heard this from so many people who basically said, we've invested years into showing up for others and into relationships. And then if I can't get someone to say that–you don't need to like Israel, you don't need to like Netanyahu, but just that Hamas raping and murdering is wrong and evil–then what am I doing here? So I think that definitely, I have been affected by that, by seeing that. And right now, I think we're in a place a year out when there is new energy in trying to figure out, okay, like, who are those people that we can still talk to, and they exist. And also I think that, and this is like work that is ongoing, there is a real sense that we need to re-examine the work that we were doing. Perhaps we were investing in the wrong interfaith relationships and spaces. Which doesn't mean interfaith work is bad, but maybe we need to invest in other parts of interfaith work. Manya Brachear Pashman: Can you expand on that a little bit? Mijal Bitton: I mean, yeah, this is like, personal. I am not going to be spending time in interfaith work with people who give Hamas a pass. I'll just say this, you know, like that. And I think there's a lot for me. I am much more interested right now in pursuing relationships with socially conservative leaders of other faiths, that perhaps in the past, we wouldn't have been in the same tables around interfaith work and who have spoken up with clarity when it comes to defending Jews and speaking up against antisemitism. This doesn't mean, again, I don't want to imply that we should walk away from spaces you said before, it's important to have people fighting in many different areas. I think the real question we have to ask ourselves is, what are the lines, that if they are crossed, we walk away? Because I think too many Jews, for too long, have stayed in spaces where our basic story, dignity and humanity, was trampled, and we accepted that price. And that is not something we can do anymore. So we have to figure out, how do we reconfigure relationships? How do we stand up for ourselves in different ways? How do we, and I'll say this: in many places Jews showed up and agreed to, you know, like, pound their chest about, like, their white Jewish privilege as a price of entry into coalitions and relationships in ways that just were not honest. We need to fight all of this. Manya Brachear Pashman: You recently hosted AJC CEO Ted Deutch on your podcast Wondering Jews, and I'm curious what you learned from that exchange with him, both on and off the air. Mijal Bitton: Yeah, it was wonderful. I co-host the podcast Wondering Jews with Noam Weissman, and it was really nice. I mentioned this on that episode, but I have a very fond personal memory of my first encounter with Ted. It was the March in Washington. I was one of their earliest featured speakers at the March. You know, 300,000 people in person, many watching live. And I was very nervous. And I was like, pacing behind backstage. And I see Ted. I've never met him before, but I had read about him. And when I read about him, I was very curious. I'm like, who leaves sitting Congress to go and work for the Jews? So I was already, fascinated by like, who would make this career switch? And then I saw him, and I don't know why, I turned to him, and I asked him if I could practice with him. And he literally had me practice my speech. I memorized it, and I practiced, and he gave me some feedback, and I changed some of the words, and his wife lent me a hostage tag necklace because I wanted to have one on stage. And it was early days, I didn't have one. So my first encounter with him was that it felt like a very personal one, and that's what came across, I think, in the in the podcast, that Ted is this, you know, was a member of Congress, like runs AJC, but he just, he's so warm, and it is so obvious in everything that he says, that this is not like a job for him, but it is a passion and a life's mission. And the way that he spoke about just his love for the Jewish people, for spirituality, for what it means to stand up in the world, his hope and optimism. He speaks about relationships that you can insist on and make sure that you can have right now. It's very moving to find leaders who are running institutions and who themselves are able to embody a very powerful sense of conviction. We need more leaders like that. Manya Brachear Pashman: So tell us about your newest project. Mijal Bitton: Yeah, it's called Committed. That's the name of the Substack. I started it on Simchat Torah. I'm still tinkering with it. Like you know, how long it should be, the tone, this, that. I'm very lucky to have a lot of readers and students who eagerly give me feedback as to what works and what doesn't, which is lovely, because I love learning Torah with them. But really, as many conversations that I've had with people about anti semitism and advocacy and Zionism on campus, as many conversations that I've been having around like antisemitism and Israel and politics, I have been having the same number of conversations about Judaism and spirituality and the soul and what it means to be part of this magnificent tradition. I have been taken aback that often in my my classes and lectures, it will end with people coming to me afterwards and wanting to speak about their Jewish journeys, what it means to raise Jewish children, what it means to learn Torah, if you didn't grow up learning Torah, and now you want to what it means to to know that we are souls with bodies, as opposed to bodies with souls, all of these things. I have felt that it's really important to try to to have weekly touch points that we can have to ask big questions and to be able to address them using Jewish tradition. So I've in my Substack so far, I've explored, like I mentioned before, Jewish pride, what it means to have Jewish pride. I've explored what it means to have, using the stories of Abraham and Rebecca, what it means to, when the world is burning, to know that we have multiple modes of responses. One of them is to provide justice, put out the flame. Another mode is to help those who have burn marks and to just show care to them and be with them in times of need. The one that I wrote that I think went the farthest. One was around sacrifice, the binding of Isaac, which I wrote about what it means to from America. Look at Israeli parents and know that they are raising children who are willing to sacrifice in a way that American children are just not being taught. I use the story of Jacob and Esau, and I did a beautiful thought experiment. What would have happened if a Chabad emissary would have met the bad twin of Jacob? And there's all of this text that actually allow us to imagine that Esau could have become a leader of the Jewish people if he would have been shown the kind of love that Chabad emissaries give. So I think there's amazing ways to approach Jewish tradition and to use those as and use Jewish tradition as a way to ask the most critical questions about what it means to live as a Jew today. Manya Brachear Pashman: I imagine you'll be lighting candles soon for Hanukkah. Any other special traditions? Mijal Bitton The one thing I would say that I love that we do in our Sephardic communities, we light a little bit differently. And this is a traditional way. There's some Sephardic Jews that have changed this a little bit, but traditionally we light one Hanukkiah (menorah) as a family. So in many Ashkenazic communities, each individual lights their own. Classically, in the Sephardic tradition, a family has one Hanukkiah, and we try to light it either by a window or, even better, outside. So my family, my parents, my siblings, they have a special Hanukkiah with glass panels, and we always light it outside the house, facing the streets in a very real way. And I think that's an important symbol for us, what it means to insist on our lights in public spaces, what it means to fight for public spaces, and what it means, I would say . . . you know, Hanukkah has become such a commercialized holiday in America that, like lives alongside Christmas, and that feels good. And it's become not just a watered down version of its original premise, but in many ways the opposite, because what the Maccabees did is they took on not just the Greek Empire in military terms. They took on the Greek Empire in cultural and spiritual terms, and they resisted assimilation with everything they had. So in a funny way, in America, to fit in, we've remade Hanukkah in terms that have been opposite in its original meaning. And I think this last year asked us to reconsider what Hanukkah should look like, and what would it mean, you know, we shouldn't, I'm not saying we should be like the Maccabees exactly. You know, they're a complicated story as well. But what would it mean to make sure that we're not only lighting a light outside, but that we are expressing our Judaism in Jewish terms, even when it's a little bit uncomfortable for others. Manya Brachear Pashman: Mijal, thank you so much for joining us. Mijal Bitton: Thank you for having me. Really great to be here.
Special Youd Tet Kislev (par rav Aaron Bitton) by Rav David Touitou
Tanya - Juste croire en D. ou Le vivre? (N°62 - par rav Aaron Bitton) by Rav David Touitou
The Olive, Muktzeh and יט כסלו
Chelek 20, Vayishlach 2 - “One of the nafka minos…
Continuing the Goodwill Interview series, Aaron sits down with drummer Isaac Bitton. In the interview, Isaac talks about his career with French rock band Les Variations and his solo career.
Tanya - Quand on a plus du tout d'envie (N°61 - rav Aaron Bitton) by Rav David Touitou
In this episode, Lisa McGuire sits down with Jeff Bitton, the visionary founder of Pitch 59, a platform redefining how people can network and connect in an increasingly impersonal digital landscape. Jeff's journey began when he felt frustrated with the deceptive practices and lack of human connection when using traditional marketing platforms in his own business. Jeff drew from his sales experiences to create Pitch 59. This innovative tool combines the authenticity of face-to-face interactions with the efficiency of digital networking, allowing professionals to present themselves through a dynamic 59-second video platform. Jeff describes how Pitch 59 transforms networking into a genuine, human-centered experience. If you're ready to rethink how you market yourself or your business, this episode offers both inspiration and actionable insights. Key Takeaways: The Power of Authenticity: Trust is the cornerstone of meaningful business connections, especially in industries requiring personal or home access. The Elevator Pitch Advantage: An effective elevator pitch builds trust and sets the stage for a successful sales pitch. Innovation Meets Simplicity: Pitch 59 blends the personal touch of in-person networking with the reach of digital tools, making referrals and introductions seamless. Challenges of a Startup: Overcoming resource constraints and perfecting a novel platform required resilience and creativity. Upcoming Features: Pitch 59 is set to integrate CRM compatibility, live networking tools, and contact sharing for an enhanced user experience. You are invited to "The Secret to Getting Daily Referrals on Thursday, December 12 at 12:00 PM ET, 11:00 AM CT, 10:00 AM MT, and 9:00 AM PT. Register at this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtcO-sqDMuG9K8zpOw_xOcUTqEexof-wOf Get your own PitchCard for a 20% discount: https://pitch59.com/affiliate?discountCode=mcguire CONNECT WITH JEFF Jeff's Pitchcard: https://pitch59.com/card/pitch59-inc?userId=IFlIrLITICzHIe Pitch59 Website: https://pitch59.com/welcome CONNECT WITH LISA Take the "Reimagine You" Quiz: https://lisamcguire.com/quiz-sales-page/ Learn which of the four styles will put you on the path to your next steps. Next Steps to the New You: Manifest Your Next Level Life: https://go.lisamcguire.com/next-steps-to-the-new-you Join the So Much More Newsletter: https://www.thediyframework.com/so-much-more-subscribe Lisa's writing a book. Join the waitlist: https://lisamcguire.com/book-waitlist LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-mcguire/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamlisamcguire/ Website: https://lisamcguire.com
“The best way to predict the future is to invent it.” ~Alan Kay In this episode, I chat with Uriel Bitton, a software engineer turned entrepreneur who has carved out a niche in helping businesses optimize their database solutions for scalability and efficiency. Uriel shares his inspiring journey from corporate…Learn More Join us as we.... Hear The Journey ~ Find The Challenges ~ Create Solutions ______________________________________ ⭆ Read the blog: https://is.gd/IaUOzX ⭆ 15 Minute Free Consultation: https://is.gd/QD3mPn ⭆ Join the Discord community: https://discord.gg/885AVbWaj7 ⭆ Connect with Lori Brooks on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorib2023 ⭆ Small Business Media Weekly Magazine: https://bit.ly/SBMWFlipboard --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/loribrooks/support
Tanya - Servir D. pour ne plus être éprouvé (N°60 - par rav Aaron Bitton) by Rav David Touitou
20 Toldos 2 - Bitton Depth English - פיענוח הציון ועיין סנהדרין
Tanya - Essayer d'être Tsadik (N°59 - par rav Aaron Bitton) by Rav David Touitou
Tanya - Ressentir le paradis sur terre (N°58 - par rav Aaron Bitton) by Rav David Touitou
Tanya - Etre de plus en plus fort (N°57 - par Rav Aaron Bitton) by Rav David Touitou
In this conversation, Rebecca shares her experiences with burnout and bipolar disorder, emphasizing the need for self-love, accountability, and the inner work required for healing. Mike and Rebecca explore the concept of success, the impact of societal pressures, and the significance of community support in navigating trauma and fostering resilience. Chapters [00:00] Taking Accountability for Healing [05:54] Understanding Mental Health Challenges [10:11] The Fear of the Future and Its Impact [12:58] Shifting Perspectives on Work and Success [14:56] The Foundation of Self-Care and Resilience [19:10] Listening to the Whispers of Burnout [22:51] The Dark Side of Mental Health Awareness [29:05] The Importance of Personal Responsibility [32:49] Finding Hope in Shared Experiences Learn more about Rebecca and her work here - https://www.beandbecomeconsulting.ca/ Key Themes of this episode Burnout often stems from a faulty mindset about success. Self-care practices are foundational for mental wellbeing. Radical self-love shifts our perspective on value and worth. Listening to early signs of burnout can prevent deeper issues. Healing requires personal accountability and inner work. Fear of the future is prevalent among young generations. Achievement should be viewed as a journey, not a destination. We can change our narratives around trauma and pain. Support and resources are important, but personal effort is essential. Patreon - https://bit.ly/3VHPGie Questions - hello@startswithme.ca Disclaimer Professional medical care and psychotherapeutic services are not offered on this Youtube channel. It is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such condition Seeking professional support is encouraged if you think you have an issue and that you want help.
Mathieu Bitton, a Grammy Award-winning photographer, sits with Paris Chong to discuss his recent travels and work, including his upcoming book, "Paris Blues." He has been to various locations, including Paris, London, and several African countries, often accompanying Dave Chappelle on his shows and safaris. Bitton's photography captures personal moments and experiences, aiming to evoke emotions and memories. Bitton's "Paris Blues" book is a deeply personal project, featuring photographs and stories from his childhood and career. He shares insights into his creative process, including the challenges of writing the foreword and editing the vast collection of photos. The book also includes contributions from notable figures like Naomi Campbell, who wrote the foreword, and David Ritz, who provided feedback on the writing. Throughout the conversation, Bitton expresses his gratitude for the opportunities he's had to work with talented artists like Dave Chappelle and Lenny Kravitz. He emphasizes the importance of mutual respect and trust in his collaborations. Bitton also discusses his passion for producing vinyl editions of albums, which has led to Grammy nominations and awards. He reflects on his journey as a photographer, highlighting the importance of hard work, dedication, and seizing opportunities. Show Notes: http://www.theparischongshow.com/episodes/mathieu-bitton-paris-blues-to-winning-grammys-and-working-with-the-people-you-want Chapters: (00:00:00) Intro (00:00:45) Tell Us Where You've Been (00:02:46) Paris Blues (00:05:58) Did You Use AI? (00:11:51) The Forward (00:16:59) The Grammys (00:25:40) How To Get A Steady Job (00:27:45) Two Biggest Prince Fans (00:28:41) Paris to Malibu (00:33:01) New Work (00:37:16) Upcoming Shows (00:43:04) Where To See Mathieu Bitton CandyTman (00:47:42) Outro
Tanya - Comment savoir sa véritable mission sur terre (N°56 - par rav Aaron Bitton) by Rav David Touitou
Maimonides Fund Scholar in Residence and Downtown Minyan Rosh Kehillah Mijal Bitton crystalized the despairing unity felt by Jews around the world on October 7 in her essay “That Pain You're Feeling Is Peoplehood” published on November 1, 2023. After the brutal attacks in southern Israel, “many of us — thousands of miles away — cried out in visceral pain,” wrote Bitton. “This is what Jewish peoplehood feels like.” Mijal Bitton joined SAPIR Institute Director Chanan Weissman for a conversation on how Jewish peoplehood has evolved in the year since October 7. Prior to listening to this conversation, we encourage you to revisit Bitton's essay and reflect on how things have changed in the last year. This is the first of three conversations in SAPIR's virtual ‘One Year Later' series, where we revisit our ideas and presumptions following the tragic events on October 7.
Do you want to grow your podcast and monetise your audience? Get my exact system here: https://voics.ck.page/2d96ec1846 Book any guest on your podcast with my exact system: https://voics.ck.page/7863d368faEveryone thinks building a multi-million-dollar business as a teenager is impossible.Daniel Bitton joins us on the second episode of Kickoff Sessions US tour to show us that it's actually quite simple. As a 17-year-old entrepreneur Daniel has already built multiple companies, runs a successful coaching program, and dominates YouTube with his faceless channels. In this episode he reveals the truth about scaling businesses fast, executing ideas without hesitation, and why most people fail to turn content into cash.Daniel has made six figures on Snapchat, grown his software company Crayo from scratch, and turned his content strategies into a multi-million-dollar business. This episode breaks down the myths and realities of fast success, showing you what it really takes to thrive in today's digital world.We also dive into content creation, business growth, scaling faceless YouTube channels, building software and what it's really like running multi-million-dollar companies as a teenager.Hit that like button, subscribe, and drop a comment for more episodes like this!Tenplus delivers a potent blend of electrolytes crafted for peak hydration in tropical climates, combined with the power of Indonesian plant-based ingredients. The result? A hydration drink that is not only refreshing but also supercharges performance and speeds up recovery.Get 10% off Tenplus: https://www.mytenplus.com/kickoffDaniels Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@danibittonMy Socials:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/darrenlee.ksLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/darren-lee1(00:00) Introduction and Entrepreneurship Matrix(00:35) Daniel Bitton's Journey To $1M/Month(03:36) Focusing on Content and Marketing Mastery(07:31) Transitioning from Creator to Entrepreneur(09:56) Monetizing Short-Form Content(14:41) Daniel's Snapchat Breakthrough (18:26) Balancing Wealth and Trust in Relationships(21:45) Thoughts on Entrepreneurship and Being Humble(26:04) Cyprus as Home Base: Peace of Mind?(28:47) Competition in SaaS(32:11) Building Crayo.ai(35:09) Daniel's Secret to Building Faceless Channels(40:30) The Power of Finance, Fitness, and Relationship Niches(41:49) How to Build a Personal Brand(45:08) Learning from Industry LeadersSupport the show
Chelek 24, Tetze 3 - Rabbi Binyomin Bitton - יצירת חפצא של כלאים
Psychiatry specialist for children and adolescents at Soroka University Medical Center in southern Israel Dr. Sapir Bitton shares firsthand experiences from her first day on the job - October 7th - and the challenging reality she's faced since.
Chelek 24, Shoftim 3 - Rabbi Binyomin Bitton - גדר ירושה במשנת הצפנת פענח
Chelek 24, Re'eh 2 - Rabbi Binyomin Bitton - הענקה במשנת הצפנת פענח
About Jeff Bitton:Jeff is the CEO of Pitch59 Inc., based in Provo, Utah. Having been a small business owner, Jeff knows how expensive, frustrating, and discouraging it can be when trying to grow a business. With 82% of small business owners relying on referrals as their primary source of growth, it's disheartening that, on average, only 4 out of 100 satisfied customers actually refer the companies they like.Jeff understands that the reason more happy customers don't refer businesses is because the traditional process of giving referrals is just too hard and time-consuming. It places the burden and risk of explaining who you are and what you do onto your friends and customers. That's why, at Pitch59, Jeff believes that no one is better than "you" to pitch your product or service to potential customers.With PitchCards, business owners can deliver their 59-second elevator pitch—either written or through video—so that others can get to know, like, and trust them. PitchCards also make it incredibly easy to network and get referrals in just a few seconds, revolutionizing the way businesses connect and grow.In this episode, Jennie Bellinger and Jeff Bitton discuss:Pitch59's role in enhancing sales and networkingJeff Bitton's journey from farm work to tech entrepreneurThe critical importance of referrals for business growthThe development of Pitch59, including customer-driven featuresAdvantages of digital pitch cards for direct sales professionalsKey Takeaways: A digital referral card like Pitch59 can substantially increase sales and exposure for small businesses.Referrals remain a cornerstone for business expansion, and tools that simplify this process are invaluable.Personal stories, such as Jeff's transition from door-to-door sales to creating software, illustrate the evolving nature of sales techniques.Customer feedback plays a pivotal role in refining tech tools to better serve business needs.Implementing Pitch59's new features can transform the way direct sales professionals network and organize contacts."You're literally one pitch away from transforming your business.” — Jeff BittonConnect with Jeff Bitton: Website: https://pitch59.com/card/jeff-bittonLinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-bitton-b0402299/CONNECT WITH JENNIE:Website: https://badassdirectsalesmastery.com/Email: jennie@badassdirectsalesmastery.comFacebook personal page: https://facebook.com/jbellingerPLFacebook podcast page: http://facebook.com/BadassDirectSalesMasteryFacebook group for Badass Crew: https://facebook.com/groups/BadassDirectSalesMomsInstagram: https://instagram.com/BadassDirectSalesMasteryPersonal Instagram: https://instagram.com/jenniebellingerLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/BadassDirectSalesMasteryShow Notes by Podcastologist: Hanz Jimuel AlvarezAudio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.
Chelek 24, Va'eschanan 1 - Rabbi Binyomin Bitton - בגדר תפילה וגזר דין
Chelek 24, Devarim 3 - Rabbi Binyomin Bitton - בגדר עבר הירדן והמסתעף
Chelek 23, Matos - Rabbi Binyomin Bitton - בגדר מלחמת מדין
Chelek 23, Pinchas 2 - Rabbi Binyomin Bitton - גדר נשיאות ומלכות משה ויהושע
Chelek 23, Balak 2 - Rabbi Binyomin Bitton - בגדר מציאות אומות העולם
Chelek 23, Chukas 1 - Rabbi Binyomin Bitton - שיעור ב נטילתה כנתינתה
Chelek 23, Chukas 1 - Rabbi Binyomin Bitton - Shiur 1: דמיון אדם לספר תורה
Israel's military appears to be countering Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's goals for the war in Gaza. In an interview, IDF spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari acknowledged what many observers have been arguing for months, saying, “Hamas is an idea. Those who think we can make Hamas disappear are wrong.” Israeli Doctor Yuval Bitton agrees; he probably knows the senior level of Hamas better than anyone. Also on today's show: Designer Diane von Furstenberg; Ebony Reed & Louise Story, Co-authors, "Fifteen Cents on the Dollar" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chelek 23, Behaalosecha 3 - Rabbi Binyomin Bitton - Maseches Shabbos vs. Nedarim