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In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we talk to Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm, co-founder and president of SoulShop Studios, about doing Jewish “outreach” to non-Jews. Jewish texts are usually considered to be kept away from the outside world. But according to Rabbi Lamm, this is largely a misconception, as Jewish texts—from the Bible and the Talmud to the Midrash and beyond—have shaped the course of the human story. In this episode we discuss:Is “interfaith dialogue” generally ineffective?How did Christianity's Protestant Reformation impact the Jewish People? In what way did chazal “ignite” the American Revolution?Tune in to hear a conversation about what the Jewish tradition has contributed—and still has to offer—to the broader culture. Interview begins at 7:58.Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm is Co-Founder and President of SoulShop Studios, a new media venture for faith-driven Gen Z audiences, and Chief Executive of the Bnai Zion Foundation. Rabbi Dr. Lamm is a leading Jewish public intellectual using digital media to bring great Jewish ideas to the wider English-speaking public. He is the host of the top-ranked weekly podcast on the Bible and society, Good Faith Effort. And his popular Twitter threads on “Why Read the Bible in Hebrew?” have garnered over 4 million views to date, and been covered by major international news outlets. He joins us to talk about teaching the bible to non-Jews. References:Isaiah 56:7Isaiah 2Genesis 12Devarim Rabbah 5:8A Defence of the People of England by John MiltonCommon Sense by Thomas Paine“Why Read The Bible In Hebrew?”“Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks Interviewed by Rabbi Ari Lamm”The Hebrew Republic by Eric NelsonAri Lamm on “Four score and seven years ago”Psalm 90 King James VersionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/18forty-podcast--4344730/support.
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Every story has a beginning... Join us for this podcast series as we explore the twelve sections of Genesis, as divided in Jewish tradition. Christian actor and social media influencer Nathaniel Bouzlic discusses each part with Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm. • Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm is the Chief Executive of BZ Media and President of SoulShop. A leading religious public intellectual, Rabbi Lamm hosts the top-ranked podcast on the Bible and society, Good Faith Effort, and his popular Twitter threads on “Why Read the Bible in Hebrew?” have reached millions and been covered by major international news outlets. For his leadership in the world of Jewish ideas, The Jerusalem Post recently ranked him #37 on its list of the world's 50 Most Influential Jews. • Nathaniel Buzolic is an acclaimed Australian Actor, best known for his role as Kol Mikaelson in "The Vampire Diaries" and "The Originals," With a diverse background in acting, hosting, and a commitment to his Faith and Heritage.
Every story has a beginning... Join us for this podcast series as we explore the twelve sections of Genesis, as divided in Jewish tradition. Christian actor and social media influencer Nathaniel Bouzlic discusses each part with Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm. • Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm is the Chief Executive of BZ Media and President of SoulShop. A leading religious public intellectual, Rabbi Lamm hosts the top-ranked podcast on the Bible and society, Good Faith Effort, and his popular Twitter threads on “Why Read the Bible in Hebrew?” have reached millions and been covered by major international news outlets. For his leadership in the world of Jewish ideas, The Jerusalem Post recently ranked him #37 on its list of the world's 50 Most Influential Jews. • Nathaniel Buzolic is an acclaimed Australian Actor, best known for his role as Kol Mikaelson in "The Vampire Diaries" and "The Originals," With a diverse background in acting, hosting, and a commitment to his Faith and Heritage.
• Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm is the Chief Executive of BZ Media and President of SoulShop. A leading religious public intellectual, Rabbi Lamm hosts the top-ranked podcast on the Bible and society, Good Faith Effort, and his popular Twitter threads on “Why Read the Bible in Hebrew?” have reached millions and been covered by major international news outlets. For his leadership in the world of Jewish ideas, The Jerusalem Post recently ranked him #37 on its list of the world's 50 Most Influential Jews. • Nathaniel Buzolic is an acclaimed Australian Actor, best known for his role as Kol Mikaelson in "The Vampire Diaries" and "The Originals," With a diverse background in acting, hosting, and a commitment to his Faith and Heritage.
• Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm is the Chief Executive of BZ Media and President of SoulShop. A leading religious public intellectual, Rabbi Lamm hosts the top-ranked podcast on the Bible and society, Good Faith Effort, and his popular Twitter threads on “Why Read the Bible in Hebrew?” have reached millions and been covered by major international news outlets. For his leadership in the world of Jewish ideas, The Jerusalem Post recently ranked him #37 on its list of the world's 50 Most Influential Jews. • Nathaniel Buzolic is an acclaimed Australian Actor, best known for his role as Kol Mikaelson in "The Vampire Diaries" and "The Originals," With a diverse background in acting, hosting, and a commitment to his Faith and Heritage.
• Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm is the Chief Executive of BZ Media and President of SoulShop. A leading religious public intellectual, Rabbi Lamm hosts the top-ranked podcast on the Bible and society, Good Faith Effort, and his popular Twitter threads on “Why Read the Bible in Hebrew?” have reached millions and been covered by major international news outlets. For his leadership in the world of Jewish ideas, The Jerusalem Post recently ranked him #37 on its list of the world's 50 Most Influential Jews. • Nathaniel Buzolic is an acclaimed Australian Actor, best known for his role as Kol Mikaelson in "The Vampire Diaries" and "The Originals," With a diverse background in acting, hosting, and a commitment to his Faith and Heritage.
Every story has a beginning... Join us for this podcast series as we explore the twelve sections of Genesis, as divided in Jewish tradition. Christian actor and social media influencer Nathaniel Bouzlic discusses each part with Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm. • Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm is the Chief Executive of BZ Media and President of SoulShop. A leading religious public intellectual, Rabbi Lamm hosts the top-ranked podcast on the Bible and society, Good Faith Effort, and his popular Twitter threads on “Why Read the Bible in Hebrew?” have reached millions and been covered by major international news outlets. For his leadership in the world of Jewish ideas, The Jerusalem Post recently ranked him #37 on its list of the world's 50 Most Influential Jews. • Nathaniel Buzolic is an acclaimed Australian Actor, best known for his role as Kol Mikaelson in "The Vampire Diaries" and "The Originals," With a diverse background in acting, hosting, and a commitment to his Faith and Heritage.
Every story has a beginning... Join us for this podcast series as we explore the twelve sections of Genesis, as divided in Jewish tradition. Christian actor and social media influencer Nathaniel Bouzlic discusses each part with Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm. • Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm is the Chief Executive of BZ Media and President of SoulShop. A leading religious public intellectual, Rabbi Lamm hosts the top-ranked podcast on the Bible and society, Good Faith Effort, and his popular Twitter threads on “Why Read the Bible in Hebrew?” have reached millions and been covered by major international news outlets. For his leadership in the world of Jewish ideas, The Jerusalem Post recently ranked him #37 on its list of the world's 50 Most Influential Jews. • Nathaniel Buzolic is an acclaimed Australian Actor, best known for his role as Kol Mikaelson in "The Vampire Diaries" and "The Originals," With a diverse background in acting, hosting, and a commitment to his Faith and Heritage.
About "Gen 12""Every story has a beginning..." and so does our exploration into the foundational texts of the Bible. "Gen 12" aims to delve into the rich narratives and teachings of Genesis, bringing them to life through spirited discussions between Nathaniel Buzolic and Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm. Each episode will focus on one of the twelve sections, uncovering the timeless wisdom and relevance these scriptures hold in modern society.Meet the HostsRabbi Dr. Ari Lamm is the Chief Executive of BZ Media and President of SoulShop. As a distinguished figure in religious public discourse, Rabbi Lamm brings his profound insight to "Gen 12." Known for his top-ranked podcast, Good Faith Effort, and viral Twitter threads such as "Why Read the Bible in Hebrew?", Rabbi Lamm has been recognized as one of the world's 50 Most Influential Jews by The Jerusalem Post. He holds a PhD in Religion from Princeton University and rabbinical ordination from Yeshiva University's Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary. His thoughts and views are widely respected, appearing in publications like the Wall Street Journal and Newsweek.Nathaniel Buzolic is a renowned Australian actor celebrated for his role as Kol Mikaelson in "The Vampire Diaries" and "The Originals." With a rich acting career and a dedication to his Christian faith, Nathaniel brings a unique perspective to the discussions on "Gen 12."
In this episode, Eli traces the history of Jews who use their words to side with the enemies of the Jewish people. His guest is the chief Rabbi of the Re-Education and the host of the Good Faith Effort podcast, Ari Lamm. Time Stamps: 00:20 Monologue 29:29 Interview with Ari Lamm Follow Eli on Twitter Questions? Comments? Email us at Eli@Nebulouspodcasts.com
This week on Unorthodox, we're processing our emotions about the war on Israel alongside our listeners. We talk with Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm, host of the podcast Good Faith Effort, about turning to Jewish law and ethics for insight on how to deal with a dark and violent moment. Our second guest this week is the actress Lisa Edelstein. She joins us to discuss her newest project, the PBS series Little Bird, as well as her experience as a Jewish actress in Hollywood. Listen to the Testimonies Archive for more eyewitness audio accounts from Israel, and read Tablet's coverage here. Write to us at unorthodox@tabletmag.com, or leave a voicemail at our listener line: (914) 570-4869. Unorthodox is produced by Tablet Studios. Check out all of our podcasts at tabletmag.com/podcasts. SPONSORS: Hadassah is hosting “Inspire Zionism: Tech, Trailblazers and Tattoos,” a two-day online event featuring panels with inspiring Zionists, hosted by our own Stephanie Butnick. To join the conversation October 25 and 26, register at go.hadassah.org/inspire. The Museum of Jewish Heritage: A Living Memorial to the Holocaust's newest exhibit is ‘Courage to Act: Rescue in Denmark.' Plan your visit at www.mjhnyc.org. The National Yiddish Theater presents Amid Falling Walls, a tribute to the indomitable Jewish spirit during the Holocaust, running Nov. 14 to Dec. 10 at the Museum of Jewish Heritage. Get tickets at nytf.org.
On today's episode, Ari spoke with Brooke Ashley Hall - one of the biggest creators on social media, across TikTok, Instagram and YouTube - about the opportunities and responsibilities of creating content for tens of millions of people on a daily basis. Along the way they talked about Brooke's journey towards becoming an influencer; what an influencer's day-to-day looks like; portraying motherhood from the Bible to TikTok; authenticity in traditional media vs. digital media; Arthur Clarke and scientific progress; how Brooke almost lost her son; the power of prayer and community; Brooke's approach to comedy; Brooke's advice for aspiring creators; and much more! Guest Quote:“It's incredible the amount of impact that you have, and I also think it's a great responsibility for what you share and the message that you're putting out. That's one thing that my husband and I decided whenever we started doing this, that we were going to stay on the line of being family friendly, maintaining our values, and always staying true to ourself in that way, because with great power comes great responsibility, right?” -Brooke Ashley Hall Time Stamps* (:01) Intro* (04:45) Brooke's creative journey * (11:23) Authenticity on social media* (13:41) Motherhood portrayed from the Bible to TikTok* (15:27) A day in Brooke's life * (21:30) Technology as magic* (24:20) Influencers vs. celebrities* (27:46) Brooke's near-loss of her son* (39:37) The power of prayer and community * (44:49) Brooke's comedic approach* (47:37) Brooke's inspirations* (49:57) Advice for aspiring content creators Good Faith Effort is a production of SoulShop, Bnai Zion, and Caspian Studios LinksFollow Ari on TwitterFind out more about BrookeBrooke's Youtube ChannelBrooke's TikTokBrooke's InstagramWatch on YouTube
Rabbi David Freilich, a distinguished figure, held the esteemed position of Chief Rabbi at The Perth Hebrew Congregation for an impressive tenure spanning from 1988 to 2018. Nestled in the far reaches of Australia, Perth stands as one of the world's most isolated communities, adding a layer of complexity to Rabbi Freilich's role in shepherding this tight-knit community. In our compelling conversation, we delve into the remarkable challenges Rabbi Freilich faced in overseeing this smaller yet vibrant congregation. Additionally, we explore the poignant impact of Avinoam Grossman AH's passing on the community and how it influenced Rabbi Freilich's personally. Amidst the trials and triumphs, we unravel the pinnacle moments that defined Rabbi Freilich's tenure as Chief Rabbi, underlining his profound connection to the artistry of chazanus. This engrossing journey sheds light on the profound dedication and profound influence that Rabbi Freilich brought to the spiritual tapestry of Perth's Hebrew Congregation. ____________________________________ ✬ SPONSOR OF THIS EPISODE ✬ ____________________________________ ► An EPIC Book, That I Love Why did God created the world to begin with? What is Man's role in that ongoing Creation? Beginnings explains the overarching theme of the book of Bereishis, the whole Torah, and for that matter, all of life. 18% OFF Use Promo Code: LCHAIM → GET YOUR BOOK HERE: https://mosaicapress.com/product/beginnings/ ____________________________________ ► TWILLORY: THE BEST CLOTHING Get $18 OFF your first purchase of absolutely comfortable clothing for today's casual professional look. → $18 OFF Use promo code INSPIRE at https://Twillory.com/ Limited Time Offer. On a $139 Purchase. ____________________________________ ► "Good Faith Effort podcast is Brilliant" The Bible is every bit America's moral founding document as the Constitution is our political founding document. Every week, Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm, speaks with thinkers, writers, artists, and faith leaders to explore how the Bible continues to inform our lives today, from politics to psychology to pop culture, bringing Americans of different traditions and persuasions closer together as so much else threatens to pull us apart. Listen here Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-faith-effort/id1536163226 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2gaALr08qFhWJ3iWQubaez ____________________________________ ► These Guys are Hilarious Welcome to the most entertaining Jewish podcast: Kiddush Club. It's a fun listen each episode and really enjoyable. Listen here Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kiddush-club-news-for-jews/id1552237401 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5dDQTdQeIoH8ktutXq9b6x ____________________________________ Now before you write me a thousand letters, I know you have a cousin who is a chabad shliach in XYZ. We specifically are highlighting the isolated community aspect here. But we'd love to hear about your cousin and have them on. Please reach out here: https://www.livinglchaim.com/suggest LIVING LCHAIM WHATSAPP GROUP Get exclusive insider sneak peeks to upcoming episodes in our Living Lchaim group: https://bit.ly/46emmnl This episode is in memory of: • Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima • Miriam Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe Our free call-in-to-listen feature is here: • USA: (605) 477-2100 • UK: 0333-366-0154 • ISRAEL: 079-579-5088 Follow us on social media for more content: • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@livinglchaim • IG - https://www.instagram.com/livinglchaim/ • FB - https://www.facebook.com/livinglchaim • LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/living-lchaim • Website - https://www.livinglchaim.com/ Have a specific question? email us hi@livinglchaim.com WhatsApp us feedback and get first access to episodes: 914-222-5513 Help Support or Episodes with Dedicating an Episode in Memory of a Loved One or As a Zechus for a Refua Shilama! ► Help Here: https://www.livinglchaim.com/in-memory Lchaim.
On today's episode, Ari spoke with the best-selling author and historian of English and American history Nick Bunker about the Mayflower Pilgrims and how the Hebrew intellectual and religious tradition shaped their world, and ultimately birthed the United States of America. Along the way they talked about how Nick, a Roman Catholic from London, spent his most formative years immersed in the Jewish community of the Upper West Side of Manhattan; the importance of King James I; the rise of English interest in Biblical Hebrew; the origins of the Puritans; why the Pilgrims were fascinated by the medieval Jewish scholar Maimonides; Nick's career in investment banking and how it molded his work as a historian; and much more! Guest Quote“And one of the things you have to do as a historian is to show that process by which the events in one country and the other country interacted with each other. Information flowed back and forth, people flowed back and forth. There was a transatlantic economy that was created which linked England, New England, Virginia, the West Indies. And it was through these kind of interflows back and forth that this kind of Atlantic world was created. And that was how the United States eventually came into being from this process of kind of interaction.” - Nick Bunker Time Stamps* (:01) Intro* (04:49) Connection between American and English history* (07:13) Nick's journey* (18:52) Significane of King James I * (21:39) Origins of the Puritans* (24:42) Biblical book of kings influence on non-conformists* (28:11) Decoding the Puritan Quadrilateral* (32:07) The rise of English interest in Biblical Hebrew* (36:19) Unmasking the original Thanksgiving* (37:04) Maimonides and the Pilgrims* (40:18) Judaic impact on history * (46:13) Jewish political and intellectual influence on England* (51:08) Fueling curiosity amidst demanding careers* (54:28) Sneak peek into Nick's new book Good Faith Effort is a production of SoulShop, Bnai Zion, and Caspian Studios LinksFollow Ari on Twitter Find out more about Nick In the Shadow of Fear: America and the World in 1950 Making Haste from Babylon: The Mayflower Pilgrims and Their World: A New History An Empire on the Edge: How Britain Came to Fight AmericaWatch on YouTube
On today's episode, Ari spoke with the greatest character actor in the history of Hollywood, the legendary Stephen Tobolowsky, about his lifelong journey to understand the Hebrew Bible.Along the way they talked about growing up around members of the Nazi Party; Stephen's love of Shakespeare; being comfortable with weirdness; Stephen getting held at gunpoint during a hostage situation; Deuteronomy and the Shema prayer; thinking about death; why Ned Ryerson is the most Jewish character in the history of American film; and much more!Good Faith Effort is a production of Bnai Zion and SoulShopGuest Quote"There is such a positiveness in Judaism, that when you become a part of it, you realize how absolutely life-affirming it is. Even in death, it gets you through all the terrible transitions: from Genesis to Exodus, Leviticus to Numbers to Deuteronomy. It can get you through every one of those walls, every one of those challenges.“ - Stephen TobolowskyTime Stamps* (5:06) Jordan Calhoun's “Piccolo is Black”, and growing up without a Jewish Community* (11:23) Stephen opens the Pandora's Box of rediscovering Judaism* (22:45) The 5 Books of Moses, as a story of life * (24:28) Californication, and Stephen's decision to write a spiritual memoir* (30:57) Magic exists, and Stephen's tale of finding God while being held hostage at the grocery store* (40:33) Visiting the Bible throughout your life* (44:44) Importance of saying the Shema* (54:55) Is Ned Ryerson the most Jewish movie character?Good Faith Effort is a production of SoulShop, Bnai Zion, and Caspian StudiosLinksFollow Ari on Twitter - https://twitter.com/AriLammFind out more about Stephen: https://stephentobolowsky.com/My Adventures With God, on Amazon Books: https://www.amazon.com/My-Adventures-God-Stephen-Tobolowsky/dp/1476766460Watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@GoodFaithEffort
On today's episode, Ari spoke with Joshua Berman, Professor of Bible at Bar Ilan University and author of “Created Equal: How the Bible Broke With Ancient Political Thought”, about the revolution that the Bible introduced into human affairs. In a world dominated by some of the most renowned civilizations in history — from Mesopotamia to Egypt — how did the Bible re-envision the idea of the good society?Along the way they talked about the idea of “covenant” — both inside and outside the Bible; Plato vs. the Bible on universalism; monarchy in Biblical thought; why the Bible conceives of a particular land as holy; how the American Founders wrestled with Biblical political theory; the Biblical concept of atonement; and much moreGood Faith Effort is a production of Bnai Zion and SoulShopLinksFollow Ari on TwitterCheck out Good Faith Effort on Youtube!
This week, Zohar is joined by Rabbi Ari Lamm, host of The Good Faith Effort podcast, to talk about the theology of human independence, self-deception, the philosophy of language, what makes interpretation faithful or deviant, the rabbinic concept of the bat kol (divine echo), and what it means to be a rabbi.
This week, Zohar is joined by Rabbi Ari Lamm, host of The Good Faith Effort podcast, to talk about the theology of human independence, self-deception, the philosophy of language, what makes interpretation faithful or deviant, the rabbinic concept of the bat kol (divine echo), and what it means to be a rabbi.
On today's episode, Ari sits down with Seth Rogovoy, writer, producer, cultural journalist, and author of Bob Dylan: Prophet, Mystic, Poet.On this episode, Ari and Seth dive into the life and history of Bob Dylan through the lens of Jewish spirituality. What are his songs really about? How does the Bible show up in the different eras of his song writing? How do protest and folk songs relate to the Jewish tradition? Dubbed as the number one Jewish Bob Dylan scholar, Seth carefully pulls apart the Biblical references through Dylan's discography, and sheds light on how he's artfully woven the Jewish tradition into his entire persona as an artist, and much more! Good Faith Effort is a production of Bnai Zion and SoulShop
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On today's episode, Ari spoke with Rainn Wilson, who's not only the actor behind Dwight Schrute, one of the most iconic characters in TV history, but also the author of the magnificent new book on faith and culture, “SoulBoom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution” (Hachette Books).On today's episode Ari and Rainn talked about some of life's biggest questions. Why believe in a religion you got from your parents? How should you go about seeking truth? Why does willingness to travel have to do with faith? Is Dwight Schrute “millennial Fonzie”? What does The Office have to teach a spiritual seeker? What's the most important verse in the Bible? What is sacredness? Why is religious ritual important? What did Rainn, a devout member of the Baháʼí Faith, learn from visiting a Baháʼí sacred site in Israel? What does religion have to say about technological advancement? Should religions have heroes? And much more!Good Faith Effort is a production of Bnai Zion and SoulShop
Attention, Good Faith Fam! We've been on a brief hiatus, but the podcast is making a triumphant return! We'll resume our deep dives into the amazing world of the Bible, from the profound to the perplexing. We're talking politics, pop culture, and everything in between. And... because you've all been so patient… just a cool little spoiler for you: our triumphant comeback will be with none other than Rainn Wilson - a.k.a. Dwight from The Office! Good Faith Effort is coming back soon, and it's ready to take your eardrums on a biblical rollercoaster ride. Don't miss it! Good Faith Effort is a production of Bnai Zion and SoulShop
Attention, Good Faith Fam! We've been on a brief hiatus, but the podcast is making a triumphant return! We'll resume our deep dives into the amazing world of the Bible, from the profound to the perplexing. We're talking politics, pop culture, and everything in between. And... because you've all been so patient… just a cool little spoiler for you: our triumphant comeback will be with none other than Rainn Wilson - a.k.a. Dwight from The Office! Good Faith Effort is coming back soon, and it's ready to take your eardrums on a biblical rollercoaster ride. Don't miss it! Good Faith Effort is a production of Bnai Zion and SoulShop
This is by far the deepest episode of Inspiration For The Nation. We delve into the world of relationships, attachment theory and how we can truly work on our connection to God. We learn how Science, Kabbalah, Psychology are so intertwined. Rabbi Yakov Danishefsky is a Licensed Clinical Social worker and a CSAT. He is the founder of Mind Body Therapy, a private group practice in Chicago. Yakov specializes in treating trauma, addiction, and couples counseling. He has a Master's in Jewish Philosophy and Semicha from Yeshiva University and is a popular speaker and teacher. He is the author of a new book, Attached: Connecting to Our Creator, A Jewish Psychological Approach. Get connected to more with R' Yakov: Get his epic book: http://www.attachedliving.com/ Listen to his pod here: https://open.spotify.com/show/3J0C9YRySOhJ1KnDjIelw6?si=5LMQdiH5TpS2ZcU5mhsWug or here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/attached/id1664578187 Subscribe to his channel: https://youtube.com/@AttachedLiving Join his group: https://wa.me/message/GHK7P7WJUW43F1 ____________________________________ ✬ SPONSOR OF THIS EPISODE ✬ ____________________________________ ▶ $5 for The Best Prizes in the World You're all familiar with Oorah, incredible organization doing kiruv literally worldwide plus a hundred other incredible programs (TheZone, Over 11,000 TorahMates, ChillZone etc.) You can help support them with more than 50 amazing prizes, worth over $650k, so definitely something for everyone! Get your $5 Tickets at https://OorahAuction.org or call 1-877-7-AUCTION + There is an exclusive Last Chance Deal – get your tickets in before May 16 for 6 free chances to win tickets to Israel! + + Tune in to the famous Oorahthon on Motzaei Shabbos May 20th ____________________________________ ▶ "Good Faith Effort podcast is Brilliant" The Bible is every bit America's moral founding document as the Constitution is our political founding document. Every week, Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm, speaks with thinkers, writers, artists, and faith leaders to explore how the Bible continues to inform our lives today, from politics to psychology to pop culture, bringing Americans of different traditions and persuasions closer together as so much else threatens to pull us apart. Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-faith-effort/id1536163226 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2gaALr08qFhWJ3iWQubaez ____________________________________ ▶ Join The SIMCHATIME Revolution Do an act of kindness every day. Go out of your way. Discuss it during "SimchaTime" at your Shabbos table. It's time to bring more simcha into this world. Look here: https://www.SimchaTime.org In memory of: Simcha Berel Dovid ben Avraham Moshe Sponsored by Marc Belsky Ltd ____________________________________ This episode is in memory of: • Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima • Miriam Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe • Simcha Berel Dovid ben Avraham Moshe Our free call-in-to-listen feature is here: • USA: (712) 432-3489 • UK: 0333-366-0154 • ISRAEL: 079-579-5088 Follow us on social media for more content: • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@livinglchaim • IG - https://www.instagram.com/livinglchaim/ • FB - https://www.facebook.com/livinglchaim • LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/living-lchaim • Website - https://www.livinglchaim.com/ Have a specific question? email us hi@livinglchaim.com WhatsApp us feedback and get first access to episodes: 914-222-5513 If you are interested in sponsoring an episode in memory or refuah shilama of a loved one, please send an email to hi@livinglchaim.com Lchaim.
Shmueli Ungar is an American singer, songwriter and entertainer in the contemporary Jewish religious music industry. He was originally part of Shira Choir, but eventually left the group to progress his career as a solo artist. In this episode, Shmueli discusses his life and a few challenges he had along the way. We talk about the stigma of divorce, losing a parent at a young age, weight struggles and how his twins were born at 26 weeks. We get a great glimpse into the chasidish and Jewish music world. Shmueli is a breath of fresh air - no wonder why he's starting his own podcast. Subscribe to Shmueli's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ShmueliUngar ____________________________________ ✬ SPONSOR OF THIS EPISODE ✬ ____________________________________ ▶ Think ABA Services, Think ENCORE LBA Encore LBA is a company that provides ABA services to children with a diagnosis of autism. Whether you're a family in need of ABA services or a provider looking to make a difference in the lives of children with autism, we highly recommend Encore LBA. Call: (855) 411- 2273 https://www.EncoreSupport.org ____________________________________ ▶ "Good Faith Effort podcast is Brilliant" The Bible is every bit America's moral founding document as the Constitution is our political founding document. Every week, Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm, speaks with thinkers, writers, artists, and faith leaders to explore how the Bible continues to inform our lives today, from politics to psychology to pop culture, bringing Americans of different traditions and persuasions closer together as so much else threatens to pull us apart. Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-faith-effort/id1536163226 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2gaALr08qFhWJ3iWQubaez ____________________________________ ▶ Join The SIMCHATIME Revolution Do an act of kindness every day. Go out of your way. Discuss it during "SimchaTime" at your Shabbos table. It's time to bring more simcha into this world. Look here: https://www.SimchaTime.org In memory of: Simcha Berel Dovid ben Avraham Moshe Sponsored by Marc Belsky Ltd ____________________________________ This episode is in memory of: • Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima • Miriam Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe • Simcha Berel Dovid ben Avraham Moshe Our free call-in-to-listen feature is here: • USA: (712) 432-3489 • UK: 0333-366-0154 • ISRAEL: 079-579-5088 Follow us on social media for more content: • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@livinglchaim • IG - https://www.instagram.com/livinglchaim/ • FB - https://www.facebook.com/livinglchaim • LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/living-lchaim • Website - https://www.livinglchaim.com/ Have a specific question? email us hi@livinglchaim.com WhatsApp us feedback and get first access to episodes: 914-222-5513 If you are interested in sponsoring an episode in memory or refuah shilama of a loved one, please send an email to hi@livinglchaim.com Lchaim.
On today's episode, Ari spoke with renowned Bible teacher and scholar Rabbi Yitzchak Etshalom about one of the most common question asked by Good Faith Effort listeners (or Why Read The Bible In Hebrew readers on Twitter!): what is the “Jewish” way of reading Scripture? Along the way they talked about developing a methodology for Scripture study; the difference between reading a text critically and “text criticism”; why it matters that the Biblical Hebrew vocabulary is relatively small; why the Bible cares about political history; the geography of the Joseph narrative; why you can't read the later books of the Bible until you've read the earlier ones; how to find other excellent Bible teachers; and much more! Good Faith Effort is a production of Bnai Zion and SoulShop
On today's episode, Ari spoke with the University of Utah's Dean of Humanities, and renowned historian of 19th century literature and society, Hollis Robbins to talk about the state of the humanities in American education. As Hollis explains, reports of the humanities demise are greatly exaggerated. But just as important as understanding why the humanities are, in fact, flourishing, is understanding where and under what conditions they are flourishing. What lessons can we learn from answering these questions? In a wide ranging discussion, Ari and Hollis spoke about the religious culture of Utah; secularism's effect on the humanities; Orthodox Jewish pedagogy; Brandon Sanderson's novels and AI; Effective Altruism and the collapse of FTX; the Tower of Babel; Borges; Dracula; whether Descartes really understood clocks; TV and book recommendations; and much more! Good Faith Effort is a production of Bnai Zion and SoulShop
On today's episode, Ari spoke with American Jewish University resident scholar Rick Richman about the land, people and polity of Israel in Hollywood's imagination. What does Hollywood storytelling about Israel—from Exodus in 1960, to Top Gun: Maverick in 2022—tell us about America's perspective on the Holy Land, and perhaps more strikingly, America's perspective on itself. In a wide-ranging discussion, Ari and Rick talked about Exodus (1960); Munich (2005); Top Gun: Maverick (2022); Dara Horn's “People Love Dead Jews”; Brooklyn-based Judaism in American cinema; the effect of American racial discourse on its view of the Near East; Montesquieu's “Persian Letters”; the spouses of great political leaders; and much more! Good Faith Effort is a production of Bnai Zion and SoulShop
On this week's episode, Ari speaks with New York Times columnist and media personality David French about the future of American political and cultural virtue. What does it look like to stick to your principles in 2023, even if they're unpopular? How do we escape the ideological traps of contemporary American political life? Along the way, they discussed the idea of an “exhausted majority”; the relationship between sports and politics; theological concepts like redemption and apocalypse and their role in political philosophy; John Adams and Frederick Douglass; George Washington and Micah 6:8; how it's possible to “become” American; the cases for and against reparations; American masculinity; caring for grandparents and grandchildren; and much more! Good Faith Effort is a production of Bnai Zion and SoulShop
Every minority—every ethnic or religious subgroup—has its own internal conversations. Often, in the modern age, that's resulted in specialized journalistic outlets. Jewish newspapers; Christian TV stations; Muslims journals. But just as fascinating are journalists who take their particular identity, and use it as a lens through which to help general audiences view the world. What, indeed, does it mean for a reporter who is Jewish—or Christian, or Muslim, or Buddhist—to write for The Atlantic, or Business Insider? To do original reporting in Ukraine, or Somalia or Syria? On today's episode, Rabbi Lamm spoke to Tablet Magazin's Armin Rosen about what it means to learn and write about the wide world Biblically and Jewishly. They talked world travel; music festivals; the connection between death and joy in popular culture; the intertextuality of hip hop; what makes Orthodox Jews different from and similar to other Jews; Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's 2007 address at Columbia University; the importance of 1st century Rome and Jerusalem for understanding contemporary politics; novels about Brazil; and much more! Good Faith Effort is a production of Bnai Zion and SoulShop.
In part two of this two-part series, host Dorothy Cociu continues her interview with Marcy Buckner, Senior VP of Government Affairs of NABIP. We discuss the CMS Proposed 2024 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters (NBPP), the ACA Employer Reporting Deadline permanent extension, the Transparency in Coverage (TiC) Guidance that clarifies Public Disclosures, and the Good Faith Effort provisions for employer CAA Prescription Drug Reporting, which has been very difficult for employers, TPAs, PBMs and others. In addition, we discuss the top issues that NABIP has working on in Washington, including preserving the employer tax exclusion and employer reporting under the ACA. We also discuss updates on Single Payer/Medicare for All discussions in Washington and Medicare Updates. Join us for the conclusion of this informative podcast! Podcast website https://advancedbenefitconsulting.com/s4e14–federal-legislative-updates-with-marcy-buckner-part2
From ancient times until today, plagues and pandemics have played a transformational role in human history. And of all the intellectual and theological traditions that have reflected upon the significance of these devastating natural phenomena, perhaps the most famous and profound is the Bible. Just think, for example, of the narrative of the Ten Plagues in the Book of Exodus. So how have commentators on the Bible understood these reflections, and even developed them in new and surprising directions? In his most recent book—”The Eleventh Plague: Jews and Pandemics From the Bible to Covid-19”—Dr. Jeremy Brown (Director at the NIH and a historian of science) broke down how Jewish thinkers and communities in particular responded to widespread infectious diseases across history. And on this episode, Ari broke it all down with Dr. Brown. They discussed pandemics and the fall of Rome; humans and animals in the Book of Genesis; anti-Jewish canards during the Black Death; intellectual creativity during pandemics; responses to Edward Jenner's invention of the smallpox vaccine; mysticism during the Scientific Revolution; “plague weddings”; new perspectives on the Ten Plagues; and much more! Good Faith Effort is a production of Bnai Zion and SoulShop.
In part two of this two-part series, CAHIP member Dorothy Cociu continues her interview with Marcy Buckner, Senior VP of Government Affairs of NABIP. We discuss the CMS Proposed 2024 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters (NBPP), ACA Employer Reporting Deadline permanent extension, the Transparency in Coverage (TiC) Guidance that clarifies Public Disclosures, and the Good Faith Effort provisions for employer CAA Prescription Drug Reporting, which has been very difficult for employers, TPAs, PBMs and others. In addition, we discuss the top issues that NABIP has working on in Washington, including preserving the employer tax exclusion and employer reporting under the ACA. We also discuss updates on Single Payer/Medicare for All discussions in Washington and Medicare Updates. Join us for the conclusion of this informative podcast!
How should you read the Bible? Is the Bible just a collection of nice stories mixed in with a bunch of motivational poster one-liners? What's the best way to plumb the artistic depths of this unparalleled literary and spiritual masterpiece? On this episode, Ari unpacked all of this with renowned podcaster and Biblical scholar Alastair Roberts. Over the course of this exciting, frenetic conversation, they talked about the Bible in the history and culture of England; why Alastair, a Protestant scholar, is a fan of Jewish Biblical commentator Rabbi David Fohrman; the connection between Noah's Ark, the birth of Moses and the crossing of the Red Sea; the character of Miriam; the Creation narrative and the Tabernacle in Leviticus; why Martin Luther was wrong about the Book of Esther; how the stories of Genesis illuminate the stories of Samuel and Kings; the role of the tribe of Benjamin; the Israelites in Exile; and much more! Good Faith Effort is a production of Bnai Zion and SoulShop.
One of the great differences between Athens and Jerusalem is that while Athens was the early master of philosophical inquiry, Jerusalem became the early master of storytelling. The Bible is the source for the greatest stories ever told—what Rabbi Sacks call “philosophy in the narrative mode”. And at least in terms of scale, perhaps the greatest storytelling civilization after ancient Israel is America since the invention of modern media. And, of course, it's no accident that one of the most profound influences on American society is actually the texts, values and ideas of ancient Israel. So how should we understand this legacy of storytelling from ancient times to today? On this episode, Ari unpacked all of this with Jordan Gorfinkel, AKA Gorf, one of the great creators and writers for DC Comics—creator of the legendary No Man's Land run in the Batman series; and creator of the Birds of Prey franchise—as well as author of the Passover Haggadah Graphic Novel. They talked the Good Faith Effort Drinking Game™; the influence of Genesis on one of the most iconic Batman comic runs; Gotham as Sodom and Gomorrah; the role of humor in great storytelling; the different eras of Batman; the creation of the Birds of Prey franchise; why Gorf had to skip dinner with Mark Hamill; whether pop culture can be sanctified; Rabbi Norman Lamm's influence on comic books (!); and much more! Good Faith Effort is a production of Bnai Zion and SoulShop.
How did the American Founders read the Bible? What wisdom did they find there? How did their literary sensibilities interact with their political ones in reading the Bible? And how does this history stay with us today? To unpack all this, Ari spoke with Professor at the American University in Washington D.C., and author of “Reading The Bible With The Founding Fathers”, Daniel Dreisbach. They talked the Book of Deuteronomy in the Founding Era; political order in the Bible; the Bible on the fate of nations; television as a modern American lingua franca; the sermon as public intellectual genre; the first prayer in the history of Congress; George Washington's favorite Biblical verse; Biblical law and the Constitution; and much more! Good Faith Effort is a production of Bnai Zion and SoulShop.
The Renaissance, the Enlightenment, the Scientific Revolution…this was when we finally kicked religion out of public life, right? In fact, it was precisely in these moments that Western thinkers were most expansive and ambitious in their curiosity about religion—its texts, ideas, and practical implications. This was famously true in the case of the Bible, the greater focus on which prompted the revival of Hebrew study throughout Europe. But it was also true of the study of Jewish mysticism, which drew the fascination of some of the most famous thinkers of the Renaissance and beyond. This had implications not only for the course of European thought, but—according to an excellent new book, “Kabbalah and the Founding of America”, by Rice University historian Brian Ogren—for the founding and development of America itself. On this episode, Ari unpacked all of this with Brian. They talked about misperceptions about science and religion during the Renaissance; why Renaissance thinkers were interested in mystical thought; John Adams and Jewish literature; the importance of Ezra Stiles, president of Yale during the American Revolution; the influence of an Orthodox rabbi from the Holy Land on the American experiment; the most important commencement address ever delivered in the history of American higher education; Madonna; and much more! Good Faith Effort is a production of Bnai Zion and SoulShop.
The Bible is the most important work in the history of literature, so it seems like a pretty important priority should be to figure out how to read it well! What strategies can your average person use to uncover the Biblical text's meaning? Which commentaries are most important to consult? Are there new insights we can, perhaps, discover on our own? If so, how? To unpack all this, Ari spoke with the founder of Aleph Beta, the legendary Biblical interpreter and teacher Rabbi David Fohrman. In a wide-ranging conversation they discussed how to break down a text; the role of reading commentaries; the artistry behind the story of Jacob and Esau; the importance of reading Biblical names in their Hebrew original; the Biblical misanthrope Onan; literary allusions in the story of Ruth and Boaz; how to appreciate the Book of Leviticus; the future of Biblical commentary; and much more! Good Faith Effort is a production of Bnai Zion and SoulShop.
Why are stories important? What exactly makes them so powerful? How should great stories—whether you encounter them in literature, poetry, painting, the cinema—help human beings cultivate the good life? And can great stories, as such, really be an important part of the religious experience? To unpack this, Ari spoke with Jennifer Frey, host of the extremely popular literature, philosophy, and theology podcast “Sacred And Profane Love”, and professor of philosophy at the University of South Carolina. They talked about the countercultural act of choosing religion in a secular age; Thomas Aquinas; sidekicks from the Bible to Shakespeare to Lord of the Rings; how literature can form character; oral and textual cultures; Iris Murdoch; studying the Bible in public schools; and much more! Good Faith Effort is a production of Bnai Zion and SoulShop.
Who's the most influential figure in American political history? Washington? Lincoln? Martin Luther King? The answer, for any student of American history, should be clear: it's Moses. But how does this influence pan out? And how do Moses, and other Biblical figures, help us tell our own stories…even today? To unpack all of this, Ari spoke with bestselling author and New York Times columnist Bruce Feiler, author of “America's Prophet: Moses and the American Story”. They talked about the Age of Exploration; Moses as lawgiver vs. Moses as liberator; Lincoln's Second Inaugural; the Bible as text vs. the Bible as map; why Abraham's story comes before Moses'; how to improve July 4th; and much more! Good Faith Effort is a production of Bnai Zion and SoulShop.
The Bible is the most important and influential work ever. And nothing has been more influential on the development of the English language over the last 500 years than the translation of the Bible into English. And whether from literary, political-institutional, cultural or religious perspectives, the Bible has been deeply formative in shaping the West as we know it. So how should we engage with this text? Some say we should heed its commands; others that we should try to understand it in the context of ancient history; still others say we should examine how it has influenced the world we live in. But probably the most underrated way to engage the Bible is just…to read it. So what would it look like to attune our ears to the Bible's literary character? To unpack this Ari spoke with the most influential living Biblical scholar, and author of a magisterial translation of the entire Hebrew Bible, Robert Alter. In this epic conversation they spoke about what makes translation different than other types of interpretation; Biblical terms for physical relations; the King James Version of 1611; various “untranslatable” phenomena; the Biblical concept of “soul”; Samuel and Saul; whether the Bible thinks political order is possible; reader questions (!); Rashi; rabbinic midrash; Franz Kafka and Jewish mysticism; Moby Dick; and much more! Good Faith Effort is a production of Bnai Zion and SoulShop.
The Atlantic's Yair Rosenberg is one of the most prominent journalists on the planet covering global antisemitism. He's also an excellent recording artist in the Jewish music space. How do these two things fit together? As Ari and Yair discuss together, this mix is deeply emblematic of the current moment in Jewish, American, and even world history -- both fraught with existential danger and brimming with creative and moral possibility. On the latest episode of Good Faith Effort, they unpack what this means together, discussing everything from Jewish historian Salo Baron; the Biblical Hebrew word for “Passover”; Lil Wayne; the Miami Boys Choir; whether Jews are a race; the place of Israel in the Western imagination; normie cultural sensibilities; Yair's musical influences; singability in Jewish music; and much more! To listen to Yair's latest album, “Az Yashir: Songs for Shabbat”, check it out on Spotify here. Good Faith Effort is a production of Bnai Zion and SoulShop.
The American experiment—even the future of liberalism—feels exhausted. What's a theologian to do about this? How can serious thinking about religion contribute uniquely to a flourishing political and moral discourse? How can it be done with both a sense of conviction, but also a spirit of humility? To unpack this, Rabbi Ari spoke to his good friend, fellow podcaster and professor of theology at Baylor University, Matthew L. Anderson. They talked: how to do public theology; is there an evangelical intellectual tradition?; religion and digital media; what you learn as a preacher's kid (or grandkid!); pronatalism; the perils and value of nations; the future of liberalism; and much more! Good Faith Effort is a production of Bnai Zion and SoulShop.
The Bible tells stories about individuals, families, and nations. But it also tells stories about institutions—the chosen and unchosen social structures that range from marriage, to news media, to the Supreme Court. Today, many people see major institutions as weak, corrupt, or untrustworthy (sometimes correctly). In this episode, Dru welcomes Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm back to the podcast for the fourth time to discuss the idea of institutions in the Hebrew Bible. Ari surveys the role of institutions the biblical narratives, looking at the earliest chapters of Genesis, the story of Abraham, the golden calf narrative, and the nations of Egypt and Babylon. They also discuss the right response to broken and corrupt institutions, the dangers of "spiritual highs," and the corrective role of prophetic voices. Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm is the CEO of Bnai Zion, an organization that aims to strengthen Israel and Jewish people, as well as the host of Good Faith Effort, a podcast that examines the Bible and its interactions with society. He studied Judaism and Christianity at University College London and Princeton University, and received his rabbinical ordination at the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary. He frequently writes and speaks about Jewish values and their positive impact on the world. Show notes: 0:00 The biblical view of institutions 2:30 Biblical "false starts" 7:15 Abraham and the Bronze Age 10:07 How institutions come to exist 14:27 Unchosen obligations 19:40 Egypt and Babylon 23:38 Being born into corrupt systems 27:22 Spiritual awakenings and religious practices 34:08 The most important verse in the Bible 36:36 The political structure of biblical Israel 44:48 Dealing with broken institutions Show notes by Micah Long
“What's the biggest problem with America these days?” Imagine if someone answered that question by saying that Americans don't spend nearly enough time in…cemeteries? Well, on this episode of Good Faith Effort, it's precisely that thesis that we try to defend! Rabbi Ari had on brilliant up-and-coming writer Chaya Sara Oppenheim to discuss the ‘cemetery culture' that has grown up around the town of Monsey, New York, just 45 minutes north of Manhattan. Along the way they discuss why dead people are more important than you think; how prayer works; the importance of localism; some unexpected ways you can learn about the place you live; Fiddler on the Roof; Cynthia Ozick; the tension between homeland and diaspora; belief in miracles; and much more! Good Faith Effort is a production of Bnai Zion and SoulShop.
One of the climactic moments of the Renaissance was the European rediscovery of the Hebrew language. Knowledge of Hebrew—and intensive study of both the Hebrew Bible and Jewish rabbinic literature—would sweep across Europe, and end up fundamentally reshaping everything from personal spirituality to the nature and structure of politics in the West. And yet, at the very same time all of this was underway, a plot was hatched to completely eradicate Judaism forever in the Holy Roman Empire—a plot that, had it succeeded, could have swept across the rest of Europe as well. Only one person was prepared to take a principled stand against it. That man was a Christian scholar named Johannes Reuchlin. And his fight to defend Jews and Jewish learning would shape the moral and political trajectory of the West to this very day. Reuchlin studied Hebrew and Jewish literature with some of the legendary figures in Jewish history—including Rabbi Obadiah Sforno—and would be remembered by towering figures of later periods as one of “the righteous among the nations”. But few people today know his story. So on this episode, Rabbi Ari unpacked it together with the Vanderbilt University historian, David Price, who literally wrote the book on Reuchlin! Good Faith Effort is a production of Bnai Zion and SoulShop.
How do we navigate in an age where our access to information is limitless? How do we read better? How do we write well? How do we seek out valuable new things? And why is it also more important than ever to hold on to—or discover!—the virtues of ancient wisdom? To unpack all of this, Rabbi Ari spoke with David Perell—one of the most prolific writers, teachers and podcasters in the world of new media; host of the North Star podcast; author of the “Friday Finds” and “Monday Musings” newsletters; and teacher of the legendary masterclass for online writers, “Write of Passage”. They talked about how to cope with information overload; the virtues of orality vs. writtenness; informational monotheism vs. informational paganism; why Westerners should read the Bible; the value and perils of a canon; Cain and Abel; the Tree of Knowledge; VCs and prophecy; how to be productive in the digital age; and much more! Good Faith Effort is a production of Bnai Zion and SoulShop.
Trigger Warning: We discuss suicide in this episode. Yaakov here, I encourage you to listen to this episode. It's one of the most powerful episodes I've ever recorded. Aliza is so strong. Aliza Bulow is the founder and director of Core, an organization that connects Jewish women and strengthens Jewish homes and communities. In addition, she travels regularly to offer guidance, leadership training and strategic planning for Jewish Outreach organizations and Jewish communities throughout the continent. Born to activist parents in the 1960's, Aliza's community building began early as her upbringing was intensely impacted by her parents' deep commitment to the civil rights movement. Her own activism took root during her early high school years in the fight for freedom for Soviet Jews. Her passion for Judaism and the Jewish people then took her to Israel where she studied for 2 years at Michlelet Bruria and Hebrew University. With a growing desire to build and contribute, Aliza explored various avenues to serve the State of Israel and finally chose to enlist in the Israeli Defense Forces from 1982-1984, during the first Lebanon war. She served in the Nachal Unit with a religious group that was dedicated to building communities in the Land of Israel. Though her dream was to stay in Israel, her soul mate was in law school in America. She married Ephraim Bulow after he graduated, and then they traveled to Russia to visit refusniks before setting up their own home in Long Beach, NY. We discuss: being a giyorit, working in the army, raising a child with autism, life after her son's suicide, her marriage, starting Core and so much more. More about CORE here: https://coretorah.org/ * SPONSOR LINK * Check out Good Faith Effort! Every week, Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm, speaks with writers, artists, and faith leaders to discuss how the Bible informs our lives today -- from politics to psychology to pop culture. Explore the Bible's role in Western society in conversations you won't hear anywhere else! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2gaALr0... This episode is in memory of: • Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima • Miriam Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe • Daniel Moshe a”h ben Ephraim Adam HaLevi Our free call-in-to-listen feature is here: • USA: (712) 432-3489 • UK: 0333-366-0154 • ISRAEL: 079-579-5088 Follow us on social media for more content: • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@livinglchaim • IG - https://www.instagram.com/livinglchaim/ • FB - https://www.facebook.com/livinglchaim • LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/living-lchaim • Website - https://www.livinglchaim.com/ Have a specific question? email us hi@livinglchaim.com WhatsApp us feedback and get first access to episodes: 914-222-5513 If you are interested in sponsoring an episode in memory or refuah shilama of a loved one, please send an email to hi@livinglchaim.com Lchaim.
If you want to tell the story of popular music globally in the last century, you really can't do it without telling the story of American pop music. And if you want to tell the story of AMERICAN pop music, well, that story begins and ends with the Black American community: jazz, the blues, gospel music, rock n' roll, R&B, and hip-hop. And if you want to tell the story of that community, you also need to understand the Bible—the Exodus, the prophets, and beyond. But who could possibly tell this entire story from start to finish? Basically only one person: multiple Grammy award winning artist and producer Warryn Campbell. He's worked and won awards with the biggest names in music, from Kanye and Alicia Keys, to Mary Mary and Missy Elliott, and more. And he's also an ordained pastor out in California who has a deep understanding of faith and spirituality in American life. This week Ari and Warryn talked about the history of American music; what it means to bear the divine image; religious and secular music; the backstory behind one of Kanye's earliest hit singles; Abraham and counterculture; what we can learn from Dr. Dre; Moses in the Jewish and Black American communities; and the next great artist you need to keep your eye on! Good Faith Effort is a production of Bnai Zion and SoulShop.
Rabbi Nissan Kaplan has been teaching thousands of students in the Mir yeshiva for many years. Today, he is the Rosh HaYeshiva of Da'as Aaron and surprisingly has a connection with so many of his talmidim. In this episode, Yaakov asks the Rav Nissan about the challenge of losing his wife, balancing a shiur of American and Israelies and epic stories of kiruv. * SPONSOR LINK * Check out Good Faith Effort! Every week, Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm, speaks with writers, artists, and faith leaders to discuss how the Bible informs our lives today -- from politics to psychology to pop culture. Explore the Bible's role in Western society in conversations you won't hear anywhere else! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2gaALr0... This episode is in memory of: • Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima • Miriam Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe Our free call-in-to-listen feature is here: • USA: (712) 432-3489 • UK: 0333-366-0154 • ISRAEL: 079-579-5088 Follow us on social media for more content: • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@livinglchaim • IG - https://www.instagram.com/livinglchaim/ • FB - https://www.facebook.com/livinglchaim • LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/living-lchaim • Website - https://www.livinglchaim.com/ Have a specific question? email us hi@livinglchaim.com WhatsApp us feedback and get first access to episodes: 914-222-5513 If you are interested in sponsoring an episode in memory or refuah shilama of a loved one, please send an email to hi@livinglchaim.com Lchaim.
The second phase of the CFTC position limits rules comes into effect in January 2023. In this episode of the DerivSource's podcast Living the Trade Lifecycle, we speak to Andrew Castello, vice president, head of reference data and Justin Hasnat, senior manager, Databank operations at FIA Tech about how firms can harness data to comply with the new position limit rules and ensure they are making a "reasonable, good faith effort" determination of the economic equivalence of an OTC swap compared to any of the 25 core-reference futures contracts.Tune in to hear about some of the common challenges firms face as they prepare for this second phase of the rules and how FIA Tech's Databank can help.See show notes pages here: https://derivsource.com/podcast/
Danielle is a wife, a mother and absolute food lover. She grew up in New York and moved to Jerusalem, Israel 15 years ago and has been trying to get life under control here ever since. That meant figuring out how to run basic errands, do the food shopping, and cooking in a place that does not translate everything into English (Its as if they don't realize that New York is the center of the world)! So she did what she does best and started making lists. She made lists of everything (ingredients, cooking terms, conversion charts, supermarkets). Besides the regular mothering, wife-ing, food blogging and recipe developing, she also does restaurant and menu consulting and gives cooking demos. In this episode, Yaakov & Gitta sit down with PLC to discuss the proper way to consume media, juggle family life and how Danielle keeps on cooking up awesome content (and food). Follow her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peaslovencarrots/ * SPONSOR LINK * Check out Good Faith Effort! Every week, Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm, speaks with writers, artists, and faith leaders to discuss how the Bible informs our lives today -- from politics to psychology to pop culture. Explore the Bible's role in Western society in conversations you won't hear anywhere else! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2gaALr0... This episode is in memory of: Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima Miriam Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe And refuah shilama of: Gavriel Yehoshua ben Nechama Chana Our free call-in-to-listen feature is here: USA: (712) 432-3489 UK: 0333-366-0154 ISRAEL: 079-579-5088 Follow us on social media for more content: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@livinglchaim IG - https://www.instagram.com/livinglchaim/ FB - https://www.facebook.com/livinglchaim LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/living-lchaim More shows here: https://www.livinglchaim.com/ Have a specific question? email us hi@livinglchaim.com WhatsApp us feedback and get first access to episodes: 914-222-5513 If you are interested in sponsoring an episode in memory or refuah shilama of a loved one, please send an email to hi@livinglchaim.com Lchaim.
In this episode of the Re-Education, I examine why so many Americans are filled with despair when the quality of life has improved so much in the last century. My guest is the host of the Good Faith Effort podcast, Ari Lamm. Time Stamps: 0:02 Introduction 00:24 Monologue 11:58 Interview with Ari Lamm
Judge Rachel Freier, founder of Ezras Nashim, wears many hats on top of paramedic — not least of which is US Civil Court Judge. Elected as Judge in 2016, it was a step up from her career in law, where she was licensed to practice in New York, New Jersey and Washington DC. As a wife, mother, grandmother and longtime community activist, Ruchie — as she is better known — made history as the first Chassidic woman elected to public office, earning an honor from her alma maters, Touro College and Brooklyn Law School. In this episode, Judge Ruchie talks to Yaakov about the hurdles she has faced along her journey, her experiences on TV and a big announcement on an exciting next chapter of her life. * SPONSOR LINKS * Check out Good Faith Effort! Every week, Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm, speaks with writers, artists, and faith leaders to discuss how the Bible informs our lives today -- from politics to psychology to pop culture. Explore the Bible's role in Western society in conversations you won't hear anywhere else! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-faith-effort/id1536163226 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2gaALr08qFhWJ3iWQubaez This episode is in memory of: Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima Miriam Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe Our new and free call-in-to-listen feature is here: USA: (712) 432-3489 UK: 0333-366-0154 ISRAEL: 079-579-5088 More shows here: https://www.livinglchaim.com/ Follow us on social media for more content: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@livinglchaim IG - https://www.instagram.com/livinglchaim/ FB - https://www.facebook.com/livinglchaim LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/living-lchaim Have a specific question? email us hi@livinglchaim.com WhatsApp us feedback and get first access to episodes: 914-222-5513 If you are interested in sponsoring an episode in memory or refuah shilama of a loved one, please send an email to hi@livinglchaim.com Lchaim.
Human equality. Justice for all. Political liberty. Hope in the face of despair. We take all of these for granted as essential components of a good life and virtuous society. But where do they come from? Will you find them in Plato and Aristotle? In Cicero or Plotinus? What if we can't? On this week's episode, Rabbi Ari sat down with Dru Johnson, Professor of Biblical Studies and Director of the Center for Hebraic Thought at the King's College, to talk about why the world we live in is incomprehensible without the Hebrew Bible. They talked what's wrong with the Greek philosophers; what the Hebraic world is all about; what ritual can teach us; why it's important to fold your underwear; what punk rock has to do with the Bible; whether our body is something we should try to escape; the greatest Biblical story you've never heard of; and much more! Good Faith Effort is a production of Bnai Zion and SoulShop.
Rich grew up as a reformed Jew and today he lives in...Lakewood. Today he is famous for running free chol hamoid carnivals, philanthropic donations and running campaigns for the political parties he believes in. In this episode, Rich discusses how he found God, saved his business from bankruptcy and turned it into a multi-million dollar company and the challenges he had along the way. Check out Rich's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrRichardRoberts * SPONSOR LINKS * Check out Good Faith Effort! Every week, Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm, speaks with writers, artists, and faith leaders to discuss how the Bible informs our lives today -- from politics to psychology to pop culture. Explore the Bible's role in Western society in conversations you won't hear anywhere else! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-faith-effort/id1536163226 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2gaALr08qFhWJ3iWQubaez Awesome Book HeavenWords - Elevate Your Tefillah... And Yourself. Transform your connection to Hashem for under $25! Available in Jewish bookstores everywhere or buy here: https://www.feldheim.com/heavenwords This episode is in memory of: Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima Miriam Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe Uncle Shlomoh Ritterman & Uncle Zisha Ritterman Our new and free call-in-to-listen feature is here: USA: (712) 432-3489 UK: 0333-366-0154 ISRAEL: 079-579-5088 More shows here: https://www.livinglchaim.com/ Follow us on social media for more content: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@livinglchaim IG - https://www.instagram.com/livinglchaim/ FB - https://www.facebook.com/livinglchaim LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/living-lchaim Have a specific question? email us hi@livinglchaim.com WhatsApp us feedback and get first access to episodes: 914-222-5513 If you are interested in sponsoring an episode in memory or refuah shilama of a loved one, please send an email to hi@livinglchaim.com Lchaim.
When we think of the Biblical story, we usually think of a beleaguered population of former slaves fleeing for their lives into a desert. But if you read the Bible's account of the Israelite story, you'll see that they're consistently called upon to take up arms in their own defense. What insight could we gain from interpreting the Bible from a military perspective? On this week's episode, Rabbi Ari talked unpacked all this with the 40th Inspector General of the entire U.S. Navy—and highest ranking Jew on the Seas—former Vice Admiral Herman Shelanski. They spoke about what it means to be a warrior; whether the United States should adopt a mandatory national service program; what it means to be a part of Jewish history as an immigrant; the reason why sailors of all backgrounds love Passover; President Harry Truman's Torah scroll; and much more! Good Faith Effort is a production of Bnai Zion and SoulShop.
Rabbi Klatzko attended Telshe Yeshiva in Cleveland, Staten Island Yeshiva and BMG, and received his rabbinic ordination from Mir Yeshiva in Brooklyn from Rabbi Shmuel Berenbaum, ZTL. Rabbi Klatzko accepted an offer to serve as Rabbi of the 14th ave Agudath Israel of Brooklyn, New York and Shaarey Tzedek Congregation in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. Rabbi Klatzko has been involved in campus outreach the past two decades as a regional director of Olami. Rabbi Benzion Klatzko also founded the website Shabbat.com to facilitate shabbos and shidduch connections across the globe. Today, Shabbat.com is the largest Jewish Social Network in the world. Endorsed by the gedolim and active in 220 countries, 10,000 people a week take advantage of the Shabbat.com service, which also includes Shidduchim. Rabbi Klatzko is also an author (The Kuntrus - Moznaim Publishing), a music composer and producer, an expert Judaica appraiser and collector and a Mohel. He has started over 15 organizations including Akiva Trips, Chazkeinu, Hashem.com and many more! Rabbi Klatzko, his wife Shani (ne Juravel), and their 11 children currently live in Monsey, New York, where hosting 70 or more people for Shabbos in the norm. He has been at the frontier of improving Jewish communal life. Sponsor Links Check out Good Faith Effort! Every week, Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm, speaks with writers, artists, and faith leaders to discuss how the Bible informs our lives today -- from politics to psychology to pop culture. Explore the Bible's role in Western society in conversations you won't hear anywhere else! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-faith-effort/id1536163226 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2gaALr08qFhWJ3iWQubaez This episode is in memory of: Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima & Miriam Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe Incredible Kosher Entertainment - https://yidflicks.com/ See R' Klatzko's groundbreaking app here: http://www.shabbat.com/ Download for Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/shabbat/id1037705799?ls=1 Download for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tribex.shabbat&hl=en Gorgeous Art: https://www.rishonartgallery.com/ BTW he also started this: https://siyumyomi.org/?ssrc=LL Our new and free call-in-to-listen feature is here: USA: (712) 432-3489 UK: 0333-366-0154 ISRAEL: 079-579-5088 More shows here: https://www.livinglchaim.com/ Follow us on social media for more content: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@livinglchaim IG - https://www.instagram.com/livinglchaim/ FB - https://www.facebook.com/livinglchaim LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/livinglchaim Have a specific question? email us hi@livinglchaim.com WhatsApp us feedback and get first access to episodes: 914-222-5513 If you are interested in sponsoring an episode in memory or refuah shilama of a loved one, please send an email to hi@livinglchaim.com Lchaim.
The emperors of Rome traditionally promoted themselves as deities—as human beings who had ascended to godhood by virtue of their political might. In America, of course, we do not have god-kings, nor do we deify the great leaders of our past. But if there were any political figure in American history about whom it could be said that he had achieved some sort of genuine transcendence beyond the usual political acclaim, it would be Abraham Lincoln. So what made Lincoln great? What were his flaws and triumphs? What does the success of the Lincoln presidency tell us about the American story at large? How, in particular, did his unusual embrace of the American Jewish community make sense within the wider context of the American experiment? On this week's episode, Rabbi Ari talked unpacked all this with legendary historian at Brandeis, and author of several books on the Lincoln era, Jonathan Sarna. They spoke about Lincoln's leadership; his attitude towards antisemitism; his Biblical wit and wisdom and his relationship with the Holy Land; whether it's a hindrance or a help to have political heroes; and much more! Good Faith Effort is a production of Bnai Zion and SoulShop.
John Selden. A name most people today have never heard. But at one of the most crucial political turning points in the history of the West —17th century England — he was widely known as the most brilliant man in Europe, England's most accomplished lawyer, and a leading Member of Parliament so respected that both sides of the English Civil War desperately sought to recruit him to their side. His ideas were deeply influential on the future of Western liberty, and to this day remain the best alternative to the secular materialism of thinkers like Thomas Hobbes. He was also the most rabbinically learned non-Jew in world history, and a vocal proponent of ancient rabbinic tradition as the best basis for a virtuous political system. Who was this fascinating thinker? What was his story? And why are his ideas so critical today? To unpack all of this, Rabbi Ari brought on historian Ofir Haivry, author of John Selden and the Western Political Tradition. Haivry is also Vice President for Academic Affairs of the Herzl Institute, and Director of its National Strategy Initiative. They talked all things Selden — the most important Western thinker you've never heard of! Good Faith Effort is a production of Bnai Zion and SoulShop.
What will it take to build a dynamic future for our society? We talk a lot about infrastructure, manufacturing, supply chains, defense, biotech. But what about restoring a sense of mission, purpose, community and shared values? A truly bright future needs a new Great Awakening—it needs faith. But how do we build that in the world of digital media and tech? To unpack all this, Rabbi Ari brought on Matthew Potter, co-founder of Pray.com, the #1 daily prayer app on the entire planet. They spoke about building out of tragedy; what differentiates faith from other group activities; how faith fits in Silicon Valley; single-player vs. multi-player prayer; what makes a company worth building; the future of faith in Gen Z; and much more! Good Faith Effort is a production of Bnai Zion and SoulShop.
We often think of religion as this thing you learn about through texts. Through studying in a seminary. Through quiet contemplation. But as far as the Bible is concerned, religion is so much more than that! It's embodied, it's traditional, it reaches every single nook and cranny of our lives. And it's deeply sensory. It's about sights, sounds…even smells and tastes! So what can we learn about religion, about culture—about life—from the world of food? To unpack this, Rabbi Ari spoke with celebrity food writer and influencer Adeena Sussman, author (and co-author along with Chrissy Teigen, Candace Nelson, and others) of numerous NYT-bestselling cookbooks. They talked about the revolution in Jewish and Israeli cuisine in the last decade; what you can uniquely learn about a culture through food; the insight cooking gives you into the immigrant experience; the role the Sabbath plays in shaping Jewish cuisine; what Adeena learned from sharing Jewish cuisine with Chrissy Teigen; where she'd eat in Israel if she only had one place to choose; and much more! Good Faith Effort is a production of Bnai Zion and SoulShop.
An Orthodox Jewish rabbi, a Coptic Christian from Egypt, and a Syrian-Lebanese Jew from Mexico City walk into a bar… On this episode Ari talks to the hosts of his new favorite podcast “American-ish”, a show bringing together first-generation immigrant women from two very different (yet strikingly similar!) Middle Eastern communities to discuss culture, love, religion, politics…and everything in between. In a wide-ranging conversation, Ari, Adela, and Mariam cover what Middle Eastern culture has to teach America; what Adela and Mariam have been most surprised to learn about each other; how their appreciation for each other's communities has deepened; why it's important to be able to talk about difference without trying to erase it; and much, much more! Good Faith Effort is a production of Bnai Zion and SoulShop.
Did you ever grow up watching a show as a kid and think “Oh yeah, I identify with THAT character”... even if that character seemed to have nothing to do with you at all? In his gorgeous new book “Piccolo Is Black,” Jordan Calhoun of The Atlantic tackles the joys, challenges, and ultimately the depth of meaning in the pop culture we all loved as kids, and continue to love as adults. Along the way, Rabbi Ari and Jordan discuss their favorite shows from the 80s and 90s; cultural confidence in minority communities; why animation is underrated; the relationship between religion and community; whether Tommy was cooler as the Green Ranger or White Ranger; and why Gargoyles was perfect. Good Faith Effort is a production of Bnai Zion and SoulShop.
Today on No Bad Ideas: Stolen Cars! Unconscionable Emails! Misinformation! And special guest stars Amanda McLoughlin and Julia Schifini, co-hosts of the Spirits Podcast! We are joined by Julia and Amanda of Spirits, Multitude, and all-around badass podcasting fame. And boy do we need their help to tackle two exceptionally terrible ideas. First, Gabriel brings us the story of a (Florida) man who steals a series of vehicles with increasingly erratic and destructive results. The team turns it into the saga of a man who finds himself repeatedly possessed by a mischievous spirit every time the sun goes down. Then, Zach brings us a report about an entirely made-up, trumped-up claim about litter boxes for Furries in all-gender bathrooms. The squad remakes it into the story of a group of high school friends who create a secret, vandalizing teenage superhero to fight back against the discriminatory policies that have swept into their world. All of that, plus: cryptography, Joe Pesci, Robert the Doll, high speed swamp boat chases, and things that shouldn't be interrogated too much. Today's Bad Ideas™: Idea #1 Idea #2 Follow Julia and Amanda's work by checking out Spirits, Join the Party, and the rest of their work through Multitude. Or follow them on Twitter at @shessomickey and @JuliaSchifini. Support the show: http://patreon.com/NoBadIdeas See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
One of the most common questions by far that I get from listeners to this podcast is: “I know you're an Orthodox Jew, and you mention it a lot on the pod, but…what does that actually mean?”In this episode, I brought on fellow Orthodox Jewish podcaster Rabbi Scott Kahn to unpack this. Along the way we talked about our go-to explanations for people who aren't Jewish about what Orthodox Judaism is; the challenge of feeling excitement during prayer; why Orthodox Jews seem to spend so much time engaged in ritual after ritual; what's more interesting: dogma or practice?; the unique perspective that Jewish sages have brought to the study of the Bible; what valuable lessons American society might be able to take from the Orthodox Jewish experience; and much more! Good Faith Effort is a production of Bnai Zion and SoulShop.
If you had to look for one of the most spiritually and religiously exciting places in the world, you might not think the place to go would be…Silicon Valley. And yet it's precisely there that Rabbi Noa Kushner created one of the most exciting experiments in communal entrepreneurship in the world: The Kitchen. On this episode, Ari spoke to Rabbi Kushner about the challenges and opportunities of leading a religious revival in the heart of Tech World; what it takes to be a religious entrepreneur and how to get more of it; how to think about religious conversion; why it's bad to think about religion purely in terms of project-market fit; why the Tower of Babel is such an important story for modern society; how to do community not just be in a community; and much more! Good Faith Effort is a production of Bnai Zion and SoulShop.
It's become overwhelmingly common to think of the Bible primarily as a text—a book full of words that we read. But while this is an important way of interacting with the Bible, it only develops later. If you look at how the Bible expects itself to be taught and studied, it's much more about passing wisdom from parent to child, or from teacher to student. The Bible is something we're supposed to perform or experience, not just read it. Living in the Digital Age, what opportunities do we have for doing this at a high level? To unpack all of this, Ari spoke with Jon Collins, one of the founders of the international phenomenon, The Bible Project, which has now reached over 100 million people across platforms with visual storytelling about the Bible. They spoke about how visual art can help teaching Biblical texts and ideas; why it's important for readers to understand the Bible in its Hebraic context; what creative influences Jon brings to his artistic work on The Bible Project; why shared storytelling is so important for American society at this point in time; what the word “Shalom” means to Jon; and so much more! Good Faith Effort is a production of Bnai Zion and SoulShop.
How do we make thinking and learning available to the common person? How do we create communities around ideas? Can traditional community and individual excellence actually coexist? Rabbi Lamm spoke about all of this to Anna Gát, one of the most exciting intellectual entrepreneurs in the world about her quest to do exactly this. To learn more about the community Rabbi Lamm and Anna talked about, visit https://interintellect.com/ Good Faith Effort is a production of Bnai Zion and SoulShop.
Eli Lake is one of the best journalists and foreign affairs commentators in America. This week he joins Ari to talk about American foreign policy; the defense industry; the case for gangsta rap; the most underrated hip hop city; why Van Morrison is amazing; how to talk about Israel in this generation…and then turns the tables and interviews Ari about Judaism and politics! Good Faith Effort is a production of Bnai Zion and SoulShop.
How do we ensure that our society is educating well? How can we transmit to the next generation the wisdom they need to be thinkers and the practical knowledge they need to be builders? And crucially, how do we avoid siloing these two essential components of a healthy civilization? To unpack this, Rabbi Lamm spoke to one of America's preeminent thinkers and builders -- the Founder and CEO of Signature Bank and bestselling public thinker about everything from religion, to education, to culture: Scott Shay! Good Faith Effort is a production of Bnai Zion and SoulShop.
Can the NBA teach us something about real life? Why has the political culture around sports gotten so insane? And seriously why did everyone hate that Kevin Durant-era Warriors team? This week Ari spoke about all this and more with sports journalist Ethan Strauss, formerly the Warriors beat writer for ESPN and The Athletic, and now the proprietor of the fantastic SubStack, House of Strauss! Good Faith Effort is a production of Bnai Zion and SoulShop.
Disability. It's one of those things many Americans just don't like to talk about. And yet, not only should justice impel society to engage with disability, legendary disability rights activist Judy Heumann makes the point that actually all of us, at some point or another, will experience disability. So we better get to thinking about it! Ari and Judy sat down this week to unpack all this and much more on a moving, insightful episode. Good Faith Effort is a production of Bnai Zion and SoulShop.
Are comedy and Biblical tradition in opposition to each other? Is humor an obstacle or an aid to a serious life, or a life of faith? This week Rabbi Lamm spoke to Columbia University professor Jeremy Dauber about the history and future of comedy in American society. They talked about individualism and community in the comedy business; how comedy can help shed light on some of the most important stories in the Biblical tradition; the role of animation and weirdness more broadly in pop culture; and, of course, the British Office vs. the American Office! Good Faith Effort is a production of Bnai Zion and SoulShop.
In a world moving at breakneck speed, there's nothing more important, more essential, than deep thinking and learning. Is this even possible any longer in a world of social media, where the old 24 hour news cycle seems like a golden age of serious attention spans? In a world where the highest pleasure is the dopamine hit of getting quick likes on Instagram or TikTok? ...Or maybe is the doom and gloom overstated, and our new world supplies possibilities for doing serious thought that weren't possible in prior eras? Either way, Good Faith Effort is the pod to get to the bottom of it, so Rabbi Lamm had on the most interesting person on Twitter, theological entrepreneur Zohar Atkins, to unpack all of this. They talked about using Twitter for good; what poetry is about; why the thinker Maimonides is essential for today's world; the role that Kabbalah played during the Scientific Revolution; and the eternal clash (or is it?!) between Athens and Jerusalem
It's been a WILD first season of Good Faith Effort, and so we decided to count down our favorite episodes of Season 1. Join Rabbi Lamm as he takes you through all his favorite moments, and explains what he loved about them. Thank you so much to all of our incredible listeners! Keep listening and hitting us up on social media. And spread the word!
ABOUT THIS EPISODE Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm is CEO of the Bnai Zion Foundation and host of the "Good Faith Effort" podcast. Tune in for stories of the famous Rabbi Norman Lamm, how mission-drivenness makes every contribution count, and how the Jewish community can and should interact with friends and allies in order to bring its values out into the culture. Connect with R' Dr. Ari Lamm: Podcast: https://thejoshuanetwork.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AriLamm Writings: www.bnaizion.org Connect with Ari: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jewsyoushouldknow Twitter: https://twitter.com/JewsUShouldKnow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rabbi.K Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ari-koretzky-18b12217/ --------------------------- ABOUT THE SHOW Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know. The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org. --------------------------- Podcast Editing, mixing, and mastering: ZTF Studio (www.ztfstudio.com) Audiogram creation by: Myha Sprifke and Zach T Fell of ZTF Studio Podcast Transcriptionist: Myha Sprifke
Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm returns to continue discussing the fascinating and fruitful ways that Jews approach studying Scripture. Dr. Lamm's Orthodox Jewish upbringing taught him to embrace the view of the Hebrew Bible as layered, complex, and challenging—for, the very idea of God suggests that He has complex and layered ideas to communicate with His creation. Dr. Lamm encourages Christians to be similarly comfortable with questioning biblical texts on a deeper level. Don't forget to check out Dr. Lamm's podcast Good Faith Effort. Show notes: 0:00 Determining a biblical perspective on a topic the Bible doesn't directly address 9:00 How the Bible is meant to be studied (if we're taking it seriously) 22:50 Explaining the harmony in heaven and the discord on earth 32:31 When Jesus reaffirmed the Jewish tradition of oral Torah 37:58 Christian political philosophers who relied on Jewish wisdom Show notes by Celina Durgin Credits for the music used in TBM podcast can be found at: hebraicthought.org/credits.
Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm talks about the future of progress on racial issues in America and how African American civil rights leaders have historically rooted their message in the Hebrew Bible. Rabbi Lamm is the founder of The Joshua Project, which brings together Americans from different faith traditions and creates new coalitions and collaborations around life, culture, history, and politics. He also hosts the Good Faith Effort podcast, where he speaks with thinkers, writers, artists, and faith leaders to explore how the Bible continues to inform our lives today.
When the founders of Torah uMadda spoke about integrating Judaism and culture, they were thinking about Milton and Shakespeare, Bach and Beethoven; sitcoms, action movies, and hip hop are most likely far from what they had in mind. Do you think that modern pop culture can be elevated? Can it serve as a source of spirituality or, at least, as a spur to think about important issues? Or is it just a way to relax (at best) and, if people can avoid it altogether, they should? These are just some of the questions I discussed with Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm, the cofounder of the The Joshua Network and the creator and host of its flagship podcast, Good Faith Effort. Rabbi Lamm feels very strongly about the importance of engaging with popular culture - not merely for relaxation, but also for spiritual exaltation. He is even more adamant that we should be contributing to culture, being producers rather than just consumers - givers, that is, rather than merely takers. He believes that the time has come for Judaism to influence the wider non-Jewish world through such activity, and that the world is now ready to hear traditional Jewish voices. Please listen to and share the podcast, and let us know what you think on the Orthodox Conundrum Discussion Group on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/432020081498108). Thanks to all of our Patreon subscribers, who have access to bonus JCH podcasts, merch, and more - we appreciate your help, and hope you really enjoy the extras! Visit the JCH Patreon site at https://www.patreon.com/jewishcoffeehouse. Check out https://jewishcoffeehouse.com/ for the Orthodox Conundrum and other great podcasts, and remember to subscribe to them on your favorite podcast provider. The site will also help you learn about creating your own podcast. Music: "Happy Rock" by bensound.com
Christians who feel uneasy with tricky texts in Scripture have something to learn from Jewish Bible readers. Jews actually seek out challenges in the Bible, because they believe these are God’s invitation to develop and use wisdom. In this episode, Dru Johnson interviews Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm, a “historian of religion who is interested in the role of religion, religious values, and tradition in shaping the global moral discourse.” His Orthodox Jewish upbringing taught him to embrace the view of the Hebrew Bible as layered, complex, and challenging—for, the very idea of God suggests that He has complex and layered ideas to communicate with His creation. Dr. Lamm encourages Christians to be similarly comfortable with questioning biblical stories on a deeper level. Don’t forget to check out Dr. Lamm’s podcast Good Faith Effort, where he “speaks with thinkers, writers, artists, and faith leaders to explore how the Bible continues to inform our lives today, from politics to psychology to pop culture, bringing Americans of different traditions and persuasions closer together as so much else threatens to pull us apart.” Show notes: 5:56 Humans can partner with God to extend the work of creation. 7:33 Hermeneutic of suspicion: Why doesn’t Joseph contact his father? 15:38 Is it typical for Jewish interpretation to ask questions that are constrained to the text? 17:35 The rabbis’ legends. 22:35 What made Joseph resilient? 26:04 The permission to ask questions of Scripture 29:32 Using one character to interpret another: Why does God choose Abraham? Show notes by Serena Tuomi Credits for the music used in TBM podcast can be found at: hebraicthought.org/credits.
The concept of "good faith effort" is discussed a lot in archaeology. Archaeologists are required to survey and record cultural resources to the best of their ability or, using a good faith effort. What does this mean? How do you define it? We also talk about artifacts and other aspects of site recording and ask the question, "is everything important?" Links ACHP - Meeting Reasonable and Good Faith Effort Identification Standard Follow Our Panelists On Twitter Bill @succinctbill; Doug @openaccessarch; Stephen @processarch; Bill A. @archaeothoughts; Chris W @Archeowebby, @DIGTECHLLC, and @ArchPodNet Blogs: Bill White: Succinct Research Doug Rocks-MacQueen: Doug's Archaeology Stephen Wagner: Process - Opinions on Doing Archaeology Chris Webster: Random Acts of Science Affiliates Wildnote TeePublic Timeular Find this show on the educational podcast app, Lyceum.fm!
The concept of "good faith effort" is discussed a lot in archaeology. Archaeologists are required to survey and record cultural resources to the best of their ability or, using a good faith effort. What does this mean? How do you define it? We also talk about artifacts and other aspects of site recording and ask the question, "is everything important?" Links ACHP - Meeting Reasonable and Good Faith Effort Identification Standard Follow Our Panelists On Twitter Bill @succinctbill; Doug @openaccessarch; Stephen @processarch; Bill A. @archaeothoughts; Chris W @Archeowebby, @DIGTECHLLC, and @ArchPodNet Blogs: Bill White: Succinct Research Doug Rocks-MacQueen: Doug's Archaeology Stephen Wagner: Process - Opinions on Doing Archaeology Chris Webster: Random Acts of Science Affiliates Wildnote TeePublic Timeular Find this show on the educational podcast app, Lyceum.fm!
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