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This week on Thumb Cramps, It's the final week of Warch and to celebrate they're joined by the first ever twins to guest on the podcast Dylan and Levi Cooper from the band Raccoon City to look at Wario World for the Nintendo GameCube, Cairn (DEMO) for the PC, Monster Hunter: Wilds for the PS5 and Facebook Marketplace for real life. Make sure you stick around for a huge surprise at the end of the episode and thanks again to L and James for the gifts. Thumb Cramps deserves them.Check out the Raccoon City bandcamp hereThumb Cramps+ is launching April 1 and is not a joke.Email us at ThumbCrampsPod@gmail.com Find us on Instagram;Jackson | Duscher | Thumb Cramps | Raccoon City | Dylan | LeviWatch us on Twitch;Jackson | Duscher | Sanspants RadioYou can physically send us stuff to PO BOX 7127, Reservoir East, Victoria, 3073.Join our facebook group here or join our Discord here.Theme music by Benny Davis! You can find all his stuff at his website or check out his YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sammy & the gang are joined by Levi Cooper to discuss FanExpo Dallas 2024; meeting Frank Miller, Danny Elfman, Sean Murphy, Jonathan Glapion, Jae Lee, Jeph Loeb, David Finch, and more! This episode is also on YouTube with visuals for the con photos, autographs, and sketches. (The audio version is edited for the best listening experience, and is roughly 15 minutes shorter.) SEASON 4 COMING SOON...
If terrorists demand the release of other terrorists in order to free hostages, is this a case of pidyon shvuyim? Perhaps this scenario should be considered under a different legal rubric? Credits: Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper – Pardes Faculty… Read the rest The post Pidyon Shvuyim Episode 7: Releasing Terrorists to Free Hostages first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Pidyon Shvuyim Episode 7: Releasing Terrorists to Free Hostages at Elmad Online Learning.
We see them all the time in our Jewish spaces, but what exactly is the role of the Chanukiya within synagogues? Join Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper, the Maggid of Melbourne, as he leads us on a fascinating exploration of … Read the rest The post Exploring Sacred Spaces 9: Menorah or Chanukiya first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Exploring Sacred Spaces 9: Menorah or Chanukiya at Elmad Online Learning.
Our hosts are joined by fitness coach and ex WWE Champion, One half of fan favorite Tag-Team 'Heavy Machinery' LEVI COOPER! Levi, best known as Tucker in his WWE tenure, chats with Brendan and Gavin about getting to spend more time with family, what he's doing now, and WHO we would go back to the E for, for one more match! Support the show
Rick Ucchino and SP3 had a chance to catch up with former WWE Superstar Levi Cooper, FKA Tucker. The guys chatted about what Levi has been up to since his release from the company, how he asses his time there now that a year has past, creative ideas for Heavy Machinery and so much more. Levi also has a fun new project in the works, so much sure to check out this special edition of the Bleav in Pro Wrestling Podcast to get all the details!
Levi Cooper, FKA WWE Superstar Tucker Knight joins Lawrence and Logan to talk life post WWE, being a full time family man and getting involved in the PNW Wrestling scene.
During this episode of the Grim Drive Podcast, where we explore mental health through the lens of professional sports and athletes, we had the pleasure of interviewing Pro Wrestler Levi Cooper. Levi is an American Professional Wrestler, best known for his time in the WWE, where he performs under the ring name “Tucker.” He wrestled […] The post Episode 48: Interview with Pro Wrestler Levi Cooper, aka Tucker first appeared on Grim Drive.
Roman Rozell returns and shares some awesome stories! He has an awesome new project called “Holistic Headlock” with Levi Cooper. You don't want to miss this one.
Today we are taking a deep dive into music ed and asking "is studying music elitist?" how do we create a safe classroom culture and allow each other to take up space. How do we stop the gatekeeping of music education. Today's episode was a treat to record as a final project and a pleasure as always to bring on one of my best friends and fellow Berklee undergrad, Levi Cooper. Shouts out to Professor Jarritt Sheel once again for encouraging us to podcast and create, without him there would be no Rachel Profiling! Be sure to leave a review on apple podcasts if you please! Let's be friends on the gram :) @rachelpac16 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Levi Cooper, FKA Tucker in the WWE, stopped by to talk about getting back to his roots, positive self talk & more. LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT, SHARE https://www.twitter.com/REALLeviCooper https://www.instagram.com/reallevicooper/ booklevicooper@mail.com Music by: in6chunx: https://www.twitch.tv/in6chunx https://soundcloud.com/in6chunx If you like Putting You Over and want to catch it LIVE, please check me out at: https://www.twitch.tv/PuttingYouOver Join the Putting You Over Discord at https://www.discord.io/puttingyouover You can also catch us at https://www.twitter.com/PuttingUOver You can also catch my writings at https://www.wrestlingnewsworld.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
On this episode of Sit Down Marks! we discuss the weekly recap as well as hot headlines today! Also, our Dropkick Discussion of the Week is our Top 5 Favorite Ridiculous Gimmicks. Finally, don't miss the debuting segment called "Music Class!"There is a special encore replay of our episode 27 Levi Cooper interview at the end of this podcast for any marks out there that missed it the first time!
On this very special episode of Sit Down Marks! we have a fantastic interview with Levi Cooper! He talks college wrestling, NXT, WWE Main Roster, Heavy Machinery, and more! Follow Levi Cooper on Twitter @REALLeviCooper
This is the full interview with Levi Cooper where we discuss the following: - WWE - NXT - Otis - Amateur Wrestling - University - WWE Performance Centre - Saudi Arabia - Creative - Star Wars - Shoot Nation - Training - The Dark Order Find me on Anchor/Spotify: https://anchor.fm/whatdoyoucallitpodcast You can follow Levi Cooper on Twitter and Instagram @REALLeviCooper More content: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnvoHrdEYw893zfyQwjiXAzwJ5cv0qViq Follow me on Instagram @gtbuka89 and on Twitter @bukamania89 #WYCIP #WhatDoYouCallItPodcast #YaHeard
This week TMPT welcomes into the show for our flagship episode, presented by RetroMania Wrestling, Levi Cooper FKA Tucker. The former WWE and NXT superstar joins the show to talk about his entire professional wrestling career. Host John Poz and Levi breakdown his entire NXT run, his entire WWE run, Vince McMahon, Triple H, Heavy Machinery, Otis, Mandy Rose, and so much more!Go to RetroManiaWrestling.com - It is AVAILABLE NOW for the Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Steam, and iiRcade. There's even a RetroMania Themed iiRcade cabinet!Store - Teepublic.com/stores/TMPT
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On this week's episode of “Da” Podcast, Steve is joined by former WWE Superstar, Levi Cooper as they talk about getting back to some normalcy, amateur wrestling, collegiate sports, school party's, wrestling at ASU, MMA, weight cutting, being a pro wrestling fan, getting the call from WWE, training at the Performance Center, where the name Tucker Knight came from, how Heavy Machinery was formed & tagging with Otis, getting called up to the main roster, favourite brand to work on, becoming a singles competitor, why WWE doesn't recognize amateur wrestling, performing at Wrestlemania, video games, “The Weird Story of The Week”, what's next for Levi and so much more! If you're looking for “Da” Podcast merchandise, and want to support the show directly, please visit http://tee.pub/lic/KrIMP441400 We have tees, hoodies, onesies, phone cases, pillows, mugs and more! If you're into wrestling collectables, autographs, comic books, action figures, sports cards and more, make sure to visit www.firstrow.ca and use promo code: DAPODCAST20 to receive 20% off! Looking for something new to read and also into video games? Please visit www.bossfightbooks.com for great books on classic video games! You can follow Steve on Instagram & Twitter @fingastylz and “Da” Podcast on Twitter @dapodcastdap Send your questions and comments to dapodcastdap@gmail.com Make sure to subscribe, rate, like, follow or review on ApplePodcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, SoundCloud, Spotify and iHeartRadio!
Gary is working, Alex hasn't returned from his date but we didn't want to let you down so find out what happened when Mr Cassidy caught up with Tucker/Levi Cooper. He tells him how he expected the release after splitting from Otis with no blow-off match, as well as revealing some of the pitches he made to creative and discussing how DDPY has changed him physically and mentally and the positive changes he has made to his life since departing WWE. Episode LXXXVI and a half (Roman numerals don't do half apparently) is here, ring the bell!
Join Joey Karni as he gets The Angle with Levi Cooper fka Tucker. We discussed signing with NXT right out of college, being paired with Otis to create Heavy Machinery, NXT run, main roster call-up to Raw and SmackDown, not ever winning a tag team championship in NXT or WWE, the Mandy Rose storyline with Dolph Ziggler, Otis winning MITB, breaking up Heavy Machinery by turning on Otis, backstage stories to that lead up, being drafted to Raw and winning the 24/7 Championship, learning how to get healthy with DDPY, staying positive, and so much more!
Levi Cooper, fka Tucker, spoke with WrestleZone about his WWE release, splitting up with Otis, other ideas he pitched for his character, what's next, getting back to basics with his approach to wrestling, DDPY and positive thinking and much more!
Korah and Spiritual Spaces What did Korah really want? Levi Cooper looks at the notion of sacred spaces, drawing a lesson that is relevant as we continue to battle Covid-19. Subscribe to the Hasidic Lore Newsletter Credits Rabbi Levi Cooper … Read the rest The post *Coronavirus Special* Korah and Spiritual Spaces first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading *Coronavirus Special* Korah and Spiritual Spaces at Elmad Online Learning.
Laws of Government 11: Agreements under false pretences This podcast is sponsored by Dr. Jonah R. Schrag in honor of his daughter Sarah. Sarah attended the Year Program in 2014-2015 and fondly remembers the inspirational teachings of Levi Cooper. What … Read the rest The post Laws of Government: Agreements under false pretences first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Laws of Government: Agreements under false pretences at Elmad Online Learning.
Laws of Government 16: Torah Reading without calling people up As minyanim are restart in Israel – though synagogues remain closed – Levi Cooper shares challenges of Torah reading [Keri'at Ha-Torah] under the current guidelines. The Maggid of Melbourne provides … Read the rest The post *Coronavirus Special* Laws of Government: Torah Reading without calling people up first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading *Coronavirus Special* Laws of Government: Torah Reading without calling people up at Elmad Online Learning.
In an unexpected turn, Levi Cooper responds to listeners' responses as they offer their thoughts on the widespread neglect and ignorance of the triennial commandment of Viduy Maaser. You weren't expecting that! Credits Levi Cooper – Host Adam Titcher – … Read the rest The post Confessing Good Deeds 9: Maggid of Melbourne responds to listeners first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Confessing Good Deeds 9: Maggid of Melbourne responds to listeners at Elmad Online Learning.
Levi Cooper tracks the mysterious late nineteenth century attempt to encourage Zionist farmers in the Land of Israel not to neglect the Viduy Maaser ritual … Part seven of this electrifying series! Credits Levi Cooper – Host Adam Titcher – … Read the rest The post Confessing Good Deeds 7: Renewing a forgotten mitzvah first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Confessing Good Deeds 7: Renewing a forgotten mitzvah at Elmad Online Learning.
Fast forwarding to the twentieth century, our very own Levi Cooper considers Rav Kook's reading of the triennial Viduy Maaser where we declare how great we are … Part six of this captivating series! Credits Levi Cooper – Host Adam … Read the rest The post Confessing Good Deeds 6: Giving ourselves positive encouragement first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Confessing Good Deeds 6: Giving ourselves positive encouragement at Elmad Online Learning.
Citing the Holy Alsheikh's Biblical commentary, Levi Cooper explores another way to understand Viduy Maaser – the declarative confession that we have properly distributed all our tithes … Part three of this riveting series! Credits Levi Cooper – Host Adam … Read the rest The post Confessing Good Deeds 3: Why must the needy wait for a handout? first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Confessing Good Deeds 3: Why must the needy wait for a handout? at Elmad Online Learning.
Levi Cooper looks to the words of the Sages in the Midrash in order to understand the Viduy Maaser confession: Even as we fastidiously keep the commandments, there may be something that we should be ashamed of … Part two … Read the rest The post Confessing Good Deeds 2: Keep mitzvot and be ashamed first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Confessing Good Deeds 2: Keep mitzvot and be ashamed at Elmad Online Learning.
Our very own Levi Cooper ponders the recent Beresheet space mission to the moon – an exciting moment for Israel, that sadly did not deliver all that it promised. Levi focuses on the decision to try again, recalling the notion … Read the rest The post A Shot of Torah: Beresheet and New Moons first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading A Shot of Torah: Beresheet and New Moons at Elmad Online Learning.
In this week’s installment of A Shot of Torah, The Maggid of Melbourne, Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper recounts the Maor VaShamesh’s test for identifying who is a real righteous person. Click here to listen to more episodes in this series.… Read the rest The post A Shot of Torah: Simple Stories, Deep Ideas first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading A Shot of Torah: Simple Stories, Deep Ideas at Elmad Online Learning.
Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper and his community in Zur Hadassa – in honour of Israel’s Seventieth Year – are exploring different aspects of Jewish law that were affected by the establishment of the State. In this installment, a special for … Read the rest The post A Shot of Torah: The Laws of the Flag first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading A Shot of Torah: The Laws of the Flag at Elmad Online Learning.
In the latest installment of A Shot of Torah with Levi Cooper, The Maggid of Melbourne introduces us to the great Rabbi Khalfon Moshe Hakohen of Djerba, and describes a unique and ancient custom that is still preserved in some … Read the rest The post A Shot of Torah: Special Torah for a Groom first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading A Shot of Torah: Special Torah for a Groom at Elmad Online Learning.
In the latest edition of A Shot of Torah, Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper reports on the launch of a new book Nishmat HaBayit, and reflects on the biblical names for the first woman – Hava (Eve) and Isha (woman) – … Read the rest The post A Shot of Torah: The Role of Women first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading A Shot of Torah: The Role of Women at Elmad Online Learning.
Are you allowed to guard a firing range on Shabbat? Platoon sergeant Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper addresses the question, explaining the ruling of Israel’s Army Rabbinate. Click here to listen to more episodes in this series.… Read the rest The post A Shot of Torah: Shabbat Army service first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading A Shot of Torah: Shabbat Army service at Elmad Online Learning.
With all the current debates in Israel on Shabbat in public places, the Maggid of Melbourne, Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper, reflects on what it means to to keep Shabbat, focusing on Pharoah’s words in Exodus 5:9. Click here to listen … Read the rest The post A Shot of Torah: Plow the Fields on Shabbat! first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading A Shot of Torah: Plow the Fields on Shabbat! at Elmad Online Learning.
In this episode of A Shot of Torah, Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper looks at the idea of renewal and reinvention of the self in light of Exodus 12 and the command to sanctify the new lunar month. Click here to … Read the rest The post A Shot of Torah: Bo — New Moon, New Selves first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading A Shot of Torah: Bo — New Moon, New Selves at Elmad Online Learning.
In this week’s episode of A Shot of Torah, The Maggid of Melbourne, Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper recounts a talmudic tale (Taanit 25b), and a story from the Hida about the Or Hahayim about the importance of forgiving, even when … Read the rest The post A Shot of Torah: Spread Your Wings first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading A Shot of Torah: Spread Your Wings at Elmad Online Learning.
In the latest episode of A Shot of Torah, Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper, The Maggid of Melbourne, looks at the first verse of the book of Shemot which describes the move down to Egypt of the children of Jacob. He … Read the rest The post A Shot of Torah: Tips for Going into Exile first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading A Shot of Torah: Tips for Going into Exile at Elmad Online Learning.
The United Nations Partition Plan for Palestine was a key moment in the crystallization of the State of Israel. In this episode of A Shot of Torah, Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper, The Maggid of Melbourne, explores whether there were any … Read the rest The post A Shot of Torah: Commemorating November 29, 1947 first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading A Shot of Torah: Commemorating November 29, 1947 at Elmad Online Learning.
Why do Israelis address this date as Chaf-Tet B’November, and not in the usual manner used for other English dates. In this podcast, Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper looks if there is another date in the calendar that has a similar … Read the rest The post A Shot of Torah: UN Partition Plan: November 29 or Chaf-Tet? first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading A Shot of Torah: UN Partition Plan: November 29 or Chaf-Tet? at Elmad Online Learning.
In the opening verse of Parshat Vayeira (Genesis 18:1), God appears to Abraham. Citing Rabbi Khalfon Moshe Hakohen from Djerba, Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper reflects on WhatsApp status and walking in the ways of God (Genesis 17:1). Click here to … Read the rest The post A Shot of Torah: Checking Your Status first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading A Shot of Torah: Checking Your Status at Elmad Online Learning.
Comparing two descriptions of Noach’s piety in Genesis 6:9 and 7:1, the Maggid of Melbourne, Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper, cites the Maor VaShamesh’s explanation and considers the notion of the loftiest level of righteousness. Click here for more episodes in … Read the rest The post A Shot of Torah: Noach — Ultimate Righteousness first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading A Shot of Torah: Noach — Ultimate Righteousness at Elmad Online Learning.
In this podcast, the Maggid of Melbourne, Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper revisits Noach. He looks at the first printing of Rashi’s commentary, and wonders whether we drink too much alcohol. L’chaim! Click here for more episodes in the series.… Read the rest The post A Shot of Torah: Noach the Drunkard first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading A Shot of Torah: Noach the Drunkard at Elmad Online Learning.
In this episode of A Shot of Torah, Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper looks at Rashi’s critique of Noach, refracting Rashi’s words through the broader prism of spiritual growth. Click here for more episodes in the series.… Read the rest The post A Shot of Torah: Noach — What's so bad about planting a vineyard? first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading A Shot of Torah: Noach — What’s so bad about planting a vineyard? at Elmad Online Learning.
Why is this Shabbat known by the title of the Torah portion, when no other Shabbat is. In the episode of A Shot of Torah, Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper shares the explanation offered by the hasidic master of Ruzhin, highlighting … Read the rest The post A Shot of Torah: Shabbat Bereishit first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading A Shot of Torah: Shabbat Bereishit at Elmad Online Learning.
In this episode of A Shot of Torah, Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper considers Avraham’s virgin journey from his birthplace, suggesting that the value of swimming against the stream may truly lie in the end goal. Click here for more episodes … Read the rest The post A Shot of Torah: Journeys and Destinations first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading A Shot of Torah: Journeys and Destinations at Elmad Online Learning.
Starting with Genesis 18:1-2, Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper, the Maggid of Melbourne considers a famous talmudic passage and a teaching of the Baal Shem Tov about hakhnasat orhim (welcoming guests). In this podcast, Rabbi Cooper looks into whether there is … Read the rest The post A Shot of Torah: Welcoming Guests first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading A Shot of Torah: Welcoming Guests at Elmad Online Learning.
In this episode of A Shot of Torah, and continuing the Tehilim project, Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper considers the two promises that God gave David – one regarding his throne, the other regarding his city: Jerusalem. Click here for more … Read the rest The post A Shot of Torah: The Promise to Zion (Psalms 132) first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading A Shot of Torah: The Promise to Zion (Psalms 132) at Elmad Online Learning.
In this episode of A Shot of Torah, Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper explores the agriculture metaphors of Psalms 129, suggesting that confidence in the future might be based on fortunate experiences of the past. Click here for more episodes in … Read the rest The post A Shot of Torah: Like Grass on the Roof (Psalms 129) first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading A Shot of Torah: Like Grass on the Roof (Psalms 129) at Elmad Online Learning.
Reading Psalms 127, Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper ponders the potent image that depicts our charges – children and students – like arrows that we shoot. Click here for more episodes in the series.… Read the rest The post A Shot of Torah: Arrow Children (Psalms 127) first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading A Shot of Torah: Arrow Children (Psalms 127) at Elmad Online Learning.
One of the most famous chapters in the book, Psalms 126 tells of the amazement at the rebirth of Israel. In this episode of A Shot of Torah, Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper recounts the Slonimer Rebbe’s creative reading of the … Read the rest The post A Shot of Torah: We Were Like Dreamers (Psalms 126) first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading A Shot of Torah: We Were Like Dreamers (Psalms 126) at Elmad Online Learning.
Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper reads Psalms 125. As the pilgrims make their way to Jerusalem, they encounter mountains and winding roads, while they journey towards peace. Click here for more episodes in the series.… Read the rest The post A Shot of Torah: Mountains and Winding Paths to Peace (Psalms 125) first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading A Shot of Torah: Mountains and Winding Paths to Peace (Psalms 125) at Elmad Online Learning.
Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper studies Psalms 124 and encounters a challenging rendition of faith and trust in God. Click here for more episodes in the series.… Read the rest The post A Shot of Torah: Deep Faith (Psalms 124) first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading A Shot of Torah: Deep Faith (Psalms 124) at Elmad Online Learning.
Taking a short break from Psalms, Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper who just got back from the Jewish community of Turkey, considers the historic names of Istanbul, linking one of the names to the biblical injunction against falsehood (Exodus 23:7). Click … Read the rest The post A Shot of Torah: Never Tell a Lie… in Istanbul first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading A Shot of Torah: Never Tell a Lie… in Istanbul at Elmad Online Learning.
Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper continues his winter project – learning through the Psalms that begin with the phrase Shir Hamaalot. In this installment, he considers Psalm 122 and the hope, prayer, and destiny of Jerusalem. Click here for more episodes … Read the rest The post A Shot of Torah: Jerusalem — City of Friends (Psalms 122) first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading A Shot of Torah: Jerusalem — City of Friends (Psalms 122) at Elmad Online Learning.
In this installment of A Shot of Torah, Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper looks at Psalms 121, and shares two creative readings of the chapter from Rabbi Levi Yitzchak.… Read the rest The post A Shot of Torah: Romance and Shadows (Psalms 121) first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading A Shot of Torah: Romance and Shadows (Psalms 121) at Elmad Online Learning.
With the onset of winter, Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper began studying Psalms in his shul in Zur Hadassa. Join him as he considers Psalms 120 and the tension between seeking peace and blurring the truth. A Shot of Torah with … Read the rest The post A Shot of Torah: Peace and Deceit (Psalms 120) first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading A Shot of Torah: Peace and Deceit (Psalms 120) at Elmad Online Learning.
In this week’s episode of A Shot of Torah, Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper discusses the question of why we use the same orifice for lofty pursuits and for the mundane act of eating? He shares a colorful tale told by … Read the rest The post A Shot of Torah – What's Your Mouth For? first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading A Shot of Torah – What’s Your Mouth For? at Elmad Online Learning.
In this special edition of A Shot of Torah for Hanukah, Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper discusses the most famous question about Hanukah: Why do we celebrate for eight days rather than seven days? Since there was enough oil for one … Read the rest The post A Shot of Torah: Hanukah – Why do we Celebrate for 8 Days? first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading A Shot of Torah: Hanukah – Why do we Celebrate for 8 Days? at Elmad Online Learning.
In this episode of A Shot of Torah, Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper recounts how the Ben Ish Hai creatively read a halakhic rule about kiddush, in order to offer an important lesson about food and eating. A Shot of Torah … Read the rest The post A Shot of Torah: Sanctifying Where you Eat first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading A Shot of Torah: Sanctifying Where you Eat at Elmad Online Learning.
In this podcast, Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper discusses why doesn’t the person who is called to read the Torah – actually read? A Shot of Torah with Levi Cooper is the continuation of The Maggid of Melbourne Speaks. A Shot … Read the rest The post A Shot of Torah: Reading the Torah Part 1 first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading A Shot of Torah: Reading the Torah Part 1 at Elmad Online Learning.
This podcast recounts a fascinating fourteenth century case of the power of the people in shaping Jewish law. The Maggid of Melbourne is an ongoing series by Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper – teacher of Hasidut, community rabbi, lawyer, IDF reservist, … Read the rest The post The Maggid of Melbourne: Asking for Rain first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading The Maggid of Melbourne: Asking for Rain at Elmad Online Learning.
The early hasidic movement was the subject of much debate. Levi recounts the tale of the opposition to his namesake, Rabbi Levi Yitzhak of Berditchev. The Maggid of Melbourne is an ongoing series by Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper – teacher … Read the rest The post The Maggid of Melbourne: Opposing Rabbi Levi Yitzhak Part 1 first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading The Maggid of Melbourne: Opposing Rabbi Levi Yitzhak Part 1 at Elmad Online Learning.
In this next installment in the series, Levi shares a source from the legacy of Rabbi Yitzhak Luria about the waving practice. The Maggid of Melbourne is an ongoing series by Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper – teacher of Hasidut, community … Read the rest The post The Maggid of Melbourne: Waving in Turkey Part 6 — Kabbalistic Waving first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading The Maggid of Melbourne: Waving in Turkey Part 6 — Kabbalistic Waving at Elmad Online Learning.
A visit to the Machane Yehuda market in Jerusalem, convinces Levi to rethink how he is pronouncing the name of an Aleppo rabbi. The Maggid of Melbourne is an ongoing series by Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper – teacher of Hasidut, … Read the rest The post The Maggid of Melbourne: Waving in Turkey Part 5 – A Short Detour From Waving first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading The Maggid of Melbourne: Waving in Turkey Part 5 – A Short Detour From Waving at Elmad Online Learning.
In part three of this series about a captivating Istanbul custom, Levi shares more evidence of the practice… this time from Izmir, Turkey. The Maggid of Melbourne is an ongoing series by Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper – teacher of Hasidut, … Read the rest The post The Maggid of Melbourne: Waving in Turkey Part 3 – Izmir first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading The Maggid of Melbourne: Waving in Turkey Part 3 – Izmir at Elmad Online Learning.
How do we encourage unity, while recognizing individuality? Levi Cooper refracts this issue through the lens of Jacob’s parting words to his children. The Maggid of Melbourne is an ongoing series by Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper – teacher of Hasidut, … Read the rest The post The Maggid of Melbourne: Unity and Individuality first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading The Maggid of Melbourne: Unity and Individuality at Elmad Online Learning.
Levi considers the goals of the genre of Midrash, by looking at the Sages’ interpretations of the stones that Jacob put around his head. The Maggid of Melbourne is an ongoing series by Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper – teacher of … Read the rest The post The Maggid of Melbourne: What's the Point of Midrash? first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading The Maggid of Melbourne: What’s the Point of Midrash? at Elmad Online Learning.
Guinness announced that they are going vegan … but until then is this famous Irish stout kosher? Does adding dried out fish bladders when making beer, mead, or wine make it not kosher? Levi Cooper discusses. The Maggid of Melbourne … Read the rest The post The Maggid of Melbourne: Have a Beer with Levi first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading The Maggid of Melbourne: Have a Beer with Levi at Elmad Online Learning.
In this short podcast, Levi considers the custom of Shalom Zakhar – the gathering on Friday night after the birth of a baby boy, before his circumcision (brit milah). The Maggid of Melbourne is an ongoing series by Rabbi Dr. … Read the rest The post The Maggid of Melbourne: Levi Cooper on Shalom Zakhar first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading The Maggid of Melbourne: Levi Cooper on Shalom Zakhar at Elmad Online Learning.
In 5 minutes, Levi Cooper considers the recent unrest in Israel in light of the tragedy of Cain and Abel. The Maggid of Melbourne is an ongoing series by Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper – teacher of Hasidut, community rabbi, lawyer, … Read the rest The post The Maggid of Melbourne: There is no Replacement for a Brother first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading The Maggid of Melbourne: There is no Replacement for a Brother at Elmad Online Learning.
Discussing the unique commandment of Hakhel, Levi Cooper ponders the challenge of bringing children to Shul. How do we balance the need to maintain synagogue atmosphere and our desire to give our children lasting experiences? The Maggid of Melbourne … Read the rest The post The Maggid of Melbourne: Hakhel — Should we Bring Children to Shul? first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading The Maggid of Melbourne: Hakhel — Should we Bring Children to Shul? at Elmad Online Learning.