Podcasts about limmud

Just reading this title, don't you want to sink your teeth into a dense, spongey, doughy texture, chomp on the egg-layered crust, and enjoy the taste of freshly made challah? Of course you do. Anyone who knows anything about Judaism knows that challah is one of the tastiest and most iconic foods of Jewish cuisine. But why do we eat challah and why did we land on this particular recipe for our rituals? Sarah Klegman, co-creator of Challah Hub, has probably made thousands of Challahs. She's a pro and she shares her recipes, experiences, and knowledge on the vast history of challah with Chaz Volk, host of Bad Jew. Sarah and Chaz bond over their love for various recipes while embracing Jewish holidays like Shabbat and Rosh Hashanah. Tune in to grow your appetites and knowledge of challah! 00:00 Introduction 04:10 Local Jewish business owner 06:57 The history of challah 11:23 Cutting vs. Ripping 13:13 Community connections 17:13 Rosh Hashanah challah vs. Shabbat challah 22:21 New challah recipes 25:13 Blessings around Jewish bread 26:26 The role bread plays in meals 30:05 Conclusion About Sarah Klegman: Sarah Klegman is a versatile creative professional who wears many hats—writer, international speaker, and strategic consultant. She helps businesses and individuals with brand strategy, growth initiatives, and various forms of writing, from creative projects to professional communications. Her dynamic career has spanned managing stand-up comedians, serving as Chief Happiness Officer for an AI startup, and co-founding a challah company. She facilitates writing workshops for Jewish women and has spoken at Limmud festivals worldwide, weaving vulnerability and Jewish wisdom into her approach. Sarah's work has been featured in The Huffington Post and The LA Times, and she's made appearances on Comedy Central, The Great British Baking Show (PBS), and KTLA. Connect with Sarah Klegman: YouTube @sarahkleg   IG @SarahKleg X @SarahKleg LI: Sarah Klegman ChallahHub.com SarahKlegman.com Connect with Bad Jew: BadJew.co https://linktr.ee/badjew BadJewPod@gmail.com Ig @BadJewPod TikTok @BadJewPod

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Karen sits down with Lauren Hamburger, the UK director of PJ Library, an organization that sends free Jewish children's books to families across the world each month - all in the name of helping families learn about Judaism in a gentle way, sparking Jewish conversation in the home, and, ultimately, inspiring connection to the broader Jewish community (in whatever way feels right for each family). They chat about making Judaism accessible, building Jewish community, and raising proud Jewish children - and share info about how to sign up, of course!   You'll find out:   - What PJ Library is all about, how it works, and why it's for ALL families raising Jewish children - How Lauren was inspired to become more religious as teenager - The importance of normalizing Judaism in everyday life  - How Lauren got involved with PJ Library - and brought it to the UK - Why PJ Library empowers parents to be Jewish educators in their homes  - Some of the most inspiring stories Lauren's heard from PJ Library families  - How PJ Library builds in-person Jewish community - What PJ Library's doing to make sure their books reflect the diversity of the Jewish community   - How PJ Library helped Karen's daughter find a Jewish hero  - The importance of parents learning with their kids  - How Dolly Parton inspired PJ Library - What Lauren would say to a family that doesn't feel Jewish enough to sign up for PJ Library (hint: sign up anyway!) LINKS:   PJ Library https://pjlibrary.org/      Limmud  https://limmud.org/    I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark https://pjlibrary.org/books/i-dissent/if00758    Smashing Life, my Jewish community https://smashinglife.club/    Buy the Jewish Joy Journal - use Code JEWISHJOYPODCAST for 10% Discount https://jewishjoyjournal.com/

Rabbi Michael Beyo and Dr. Adrian McIntyre talk with Rabbi Ysoscher Katz about leaving Orthodox communities and navigating the contemporary world.Rabbi Ysoscher Katz is the Chair of the Talmud department at Yeshivat Chovevei Torah and the past Senior Rabbi of the Prospect Heights Shul. He studied at the Satmar, Brisk, and Beit Yosef Navaradok yeshivot. Receiving his smicha shortly after high school, R. Katz has taught Talmud and halakhah at a wide array of institutions. For nine years, he delivered a daily daf yomi shiur- twice a day in Borough Park- attended by many. During the past years, he has taught weekly Jewish thought and Talmud classes for professionals on the Upper East Side and Park Slope, and at the Skirball Center for adult education. A graduate of HaSha'ar's educators program, he also worked as the Judaic studies coordinator for the innovative Luria school, and taught at Ma'ayanot, SAR, and Ramaz High Schools. In addition, he has directed the Lindenbaum Center for Modern Orthodox Halakhah, composed responsa on vital contemporary halakhic issues, and writes extensively on matters pertaining to Jewish society for publications including the Forward, Jerusalem Post, Makor Rishon, and the Times of Israel. He lectures widely, most recently in Jerusalem, Melbourne, Zurich, and LA, and has been a visiting scholar at Jofa, Eshel, Pearlstone and Limmud.Conversation with the Rabbi is a project of the East Valley Jewish Community Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, neighborhood organization that has served individuals and families inclusive of all races, religions, and cultures since 1972. Visit us online at https://www.evjcc.org The Conversation with the Rabbi podcast is supported by a grant from Arizona Humanities, National Endowment for the Humanities, and the federal American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act.The show is recorded and produced in the studio of PHX.fm, the leading independent B2B podcast network in Phoenix, Arizona. Learn more at https://phx.fm

Летний еврейский молодёжный лагерь J-ArtEck вновь предлагает интересную программу подросткам в возрасте от 12 до 16 лет. О проекте рассказывает его организатор – берлинский педагог Элла Нилова. Von Elena Wosowik.

Летний еврейский молодёжный лагерь J-ArtEck вновь предлагает интересную программу подросткам в возрасте от 12 до 16 лет. О проекте рассказывает его организатор – берлинский педагог Элла Нилова. Von Elena Wosowik.

Летний еврейский молодёжный лагерь J-ArtEck вновь предлагает интересную программу подросткам в возрасте от 12 до 16 лет. О проекте рассказывает его организатор – берлинский педагог Элла Нилова. Von Elena Wosowik.

Join Jewish Comedians Rachel Creeger & Philip Simon for their comedy podcast, a chat show about all things Jewish, produced by Russell Balkind. This week's guests are chef Denise Philips and CEO of JW3 Raymond Simonson.Follow them on social media, follow US on social media and don't forget to let us know what you think about the show.Facebook: @JewTalkinTwitter: @JewTalkinInstagram: @JewTalkinLots more fantastic episodes waiting to be released every Friday morning, so don't forget to subscribe and leave us a 5* review - it really helps other people find the show. Go on… it's what your mother would want!--------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitter: @jewishcookeryInstagram: @denises_kitchenWebsite: www.jewishcookery.com Prue Leith trained Denise Phillips is the UK's leading Jewish chef and cookery writer. she offers a wide range of cookery classes and an array of mouth-watering modern stylish recipes through her website, her famous classes, her books and in the media. Denise is well known for her Date On A Plate format for Jewish singles, which is now available on Zoom as well as in person. The next Date on a plate event is online for ages 50-60 on Bank Holiday Monday 2 May, 7.30-8.30 pm  check out her website for more info. Denise's quest has always been to create Jewish cooking with style, taste and a rich visual look and has showcased her modern approach to kosher cookery on a range of radio and TV shows including appearances on BBC1, ITV  and DKW Channel.  She also writes a weekly food column in the Jewish Weekly and is a regular contributor for the Jewish Chronicle, Jewish News, Jewish Recorder and Jewish Vegetarian Society magazine.Twitter: @FatSideburnsInstagram: @raymondsimonsonWebsite: www.jw3.org.uk Raymond is CEO of JW3, London's Jewish Community Centre and leading cultural venue. Find out more about JW3's new Spring/Summer season of arts, culture, classes, courses, music, comedy, film and more at www.jw3.org.uk! Raymond Simonson is a qualified Community and Youth Worker, holds a BA in Jewish History, an MA in Applied Anthropology and Community & Youth Work, and an alumnus of the Cambridge University Senior Faith Leadership Programme. He was the first full time Executive Director of Limmud, and prior to that was the UJIA/Jewish Agency Director of Informal Jewish Education. In a lay capacity, he sits on the Limmud FSU International Steering Committee, and the advisory boards of Mitzvah Day, the London Jewish Forum, and Amal, a new project of the Said Foundation ‘that uses Muslim arts and culture to increase understanding of Britain's Muslim communities among people of other faiths and none.  Get bonus content on the Jew Talkin' To Me? Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Esther and Erin sing out Broadway-style with special guest Anita Silvert, co-host of the Broadway-meets-Jewish-texts podcast VERSES. From Bibliodrama to Limmud to camp and school plays, the trio gets dramatic and musical, talking about the enduring power of musical theater. After saying goodbye to Anita, it's a Bagel Breakdown of the first two new episodes of "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," in what may or may not be a returning segment called Moments of Maisel. Or the Bagel Breakdown. We're still deciding.

Over 25 years ago Rabbi Jonathan Sacks wrote his first book while Chief Rabbi of the United Kingdom entitled “Will we Have Jewish Grandchildren”. The concerns raised then are even more relevant today. We talk with the first ceo of Jewish continuity, an organization that. was founded based on principles first raised by rabbi Sacks in his book

When Susannah Heschel was growing up, discussions about civil rights were part of her daily life. They were, in fact, unavoidable—her father, Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel, was one of the leading Jewish figures of the movement, who walked beside Martin Luther King Jr. on his famous Selma march. But a lot has changed since then. Heschel, now a professor of Jewish studies at Dartmouth College, understands better than most how those deep connections between Black and Jewish communities in North America have shifted over the decades. Jews today cannot take for granted the actions of their community 50 years ago. She joins to discuss these ideas, as well as her father's legacy, the role of religion in civil rights and the evolution of German-Jewish thinking. This episode was recorded live on Nov. 21, 2021, as part of Limmud Toronto. Credits Rivkush is hosted by Rivka Campbell. Michael Fraiman is the editor and prodcer. Our theme music is by Westside Gravy. We're a member of The CJN Podcast Network; find more great Jewish podcasts at thecjn.ca.

Rabbi Joel Levy explores the role of awakenings in Jewish mythology, through the prism of this part of the Joseph story in parashat Miketz. --Rabbi Joel Levy is Rosh Yeshiva of the Conservative Yeshiva in Israel & Rabbi of Kol Nefesh Synagogue in the UK. Rabbi Levy studied Natural Sciences at Cambridge University, was chair of programming at Limmud conference and is an ex-director of NOAM. He received rabbinical ordination from Rabbi David Hartman in 2000. He has been the part-time rabbi of Kol Nefesh Masorti Synagogue, Britain's first fully egalitarian traditional shul, since 2001. 

Tsitsit: The Jewish Fringe Festival, aptly named after the Jewish ritual fringes, launches this October throughout the UK and online. It promises a packed month of music, theatre, comedy and family entertainment celebrating “the diversity of Jewishness” and is the brainchild of Alastair Falk, a former head teacher and co-founder of Limmud. Judi Herman caught up with him to find out about this new festival that's really got her excited and about how he himself got the festival bug starting out with his own comedy show on the Edinburgh Fringe.Tsitsit: The Jewish Fringe Festival runs Sunday 3 – Sunday 31 October. Times and prices vary. ONLINE and at various UK venues. tsitsitfringe.org

Is Judaism sex-positive? Bat Sheva and Rabbi Linzer fielded questions ‘at' June's Limmud Oz conference hosted by Goldie Markovits. Due to technical difficulties over Zoom, some of the moderator's questions have been dubbed over for clarity. Learn more about Limmud Oz at limmudoz.com.au. Follow Goldie on Instagram @goldiemarko! Follow Dr. Bat Sheva Marcus! Facebook fan page Instagram: @drbatsheva Book: Sex Points www.DrBatSheva.com Follow Rabbi Dov Linzer! YCT Facebook community YCT YouTube channel www.YCTorah.org Have a question for Rabbi Linzer and Bat Sheva Marcus? Click to submit yours! Contact us at joyoftextpodcast@gmail.com. Moderated by Sara Rozner Lawrence. Produced by Billy Procida.

Join Jewish Comedians Rachel Creeger & Philip Simon for their comedy podcast, a chat show about all things Jewish, produced by Russell Balkind. This week's guests are journalist and agony aunt Hilary Freeman & educator turned festival producer Alastair Falk Follow them on social media, follow US on social media and don't forget to let us know what you think about the show.Facebook: @JewTalkinTwitter: @JewTalkinInstagram: @JewTalkinLots more fantastic episodes waiting to be released every Friday morning, so don't forget to subscribe and leave us a 5* review - it really helps other people find the show. Go on… it's what your mother would want!--------------------------------------------------------------------- Hilary FreemanTwitter: @HFreemanauthorInstagram: @noveliserWebsite: www.hilaryfreeman.comHilary Freeman is an experienced freelance journalist, novelist and agony aunt, as well as a frequent contributor to radio and TV programmes. Hilary's articles have appeared in newspapers including: Daily Mail, The Times, The Guardian, Daily Telegraph, Daily Express, Mail on Sunday, Daily Mirror, and The Independent, as well as Grazia, You Magazine, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan and Good Housekeeping. Some of her pieces have gone viral, attracting thousands of shares, tweets, blogs and correspondence. Others have been used as teaching aids in schools and universities. She's also a ghostwriter and associate lecturer, and a media consultant/trainer. Hilary has had seven novels published, including When I Was Me, Loving Danny and the Camden Town Tales series. Alastair Falk Twitter: @tsitsitfringeInstagram: @tsitsitfringeWebsite: www.tsitsitfringe.org Within Jewish circles Alastair is possibly most recognisable as the founder of Limmud, a Jewish festival offering sessions on everything spanning arts, culture, social justice, Torah, philosophy, politics, history, and more. Limmud began in the UK but now has satellites all over the world. An experienced ex Head of three schools and education charity professional, Alastair came to the attention of the press when he was appointed as the UK's first "superhead" in Tony Blair's academy scheme. He currently works with the Foundation for Education Development on a project bringing together diverse voices and ideas in order to construct a long term strategy for education policy. But it was his experience with touring his one man show 'Much Ado About Noshing', that led him to develop his new project, Tsitsit, the world's first Jewish themed Fringe Festival. Happening across the UK in October 2021, Tsitsit will showcase grassroots Jewish themed music, theatre, comedy and (all being well!) a new children's musical Alastair himself is currently writing.--------------------------------------------------------------------- *This episode was recorded under lockdown conditions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join Jewish Comedians Rachel Creeger and Philip Simon for this bonus episode of their comedy podcast, a chat show about all things Jewish, produced by Russell Balkind. Recorded live (via Zoom) at Limmud 2020 the guests are UK Human Rights barrister and legal commentator Adam Wagner, and rabbi, author and activist Abby Stein.Follow them on social media, follow US on social media and don't forget to let us know what you think about the show.Facebook: @JewTalkinTwitter: @JewTalkinInstagram: @JewTalkinWe're on a break at the moment before returning soon with Series 3, but there are plenty of episodes to catch up on, so don't forget to subscribe and leave us a 5* review - it really helps other people find the show. Go on… it's what your mother would want!--------------------------------------------------------------------- Adam Wagner: Twitter @AdamWagner1 Instagram @1AdamWagner1Adam is well-known for his human rights advocacy work. He founded both the multi-award winning human rights charity EachOther and the acclaimed UK Human Rights Blog. He is a sought after legal commentator on social media, television and radio. He set up and hosts the Better Human Podcast.Rabbi Abby Stein: Twitter @AbbyChavaSteinInstagram @AbbyChavaSteinAbby Stein is a rabbi, author and activist. She has given speeches around the world on LGBTQ issues in Judaism, antisemitism, and more. Her book, Becoming Eve, was published in 2019. In 2020 she was named by Prospect Magazine 1 of The World's Top 50 Thinkers, and by The Forward, as one of their Forward 50 most influential American Jews.--------------------------------------------------------------------- *This episode was recorded under lockdown Limmud conditions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our guest this week is Kington Liberal Synagogue member, Lior Locher. Lior has recently joined the Jewish people, having first encountered Judaism in Japan, beginning the conversion process in the US and then later completing it with Kingston. Lior tells us about her Catholic upbringing in a small town in Germany, and her journey to Judaism. She talks about her conversion as a non-binary member of the LGBT community and how this was reflected and celebrated by Liberal Judaism. We get quite deep about the nature of conversion in terms of religion, God, identity - in particular the crossover of different identities we regularly find within Liberal Judaism. We reflect on language around gender in the context of Hebrew, the liturgy and touch very briefly on the subject of pronouns before moving quickly on. We look ahead to Limmud and look back on the Ritual Reconstructed conference where Lior sat on a panel. We also hear about how Leo had to teach a group of Israelis how to light a menorah. We have a less deep conversation about our favourite musicals and discuss the appropriateness of cabaret artists in Shabbat morning services (yes, KLS again!)Link to Lior Locher's blog about her conversion process: https://klsonline.org/the-mensch-on-zoom-becoming-jewish-in-2020 Lior has also written this about overcoming binary thinking: https://christinelocher.medium.com/how-to-unblock-either-or-thinking-2f7c3d13b3eb "Rainbow Stripes Background" by incurable_hippie is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is a unique opportunity to hear Julie Potiker teach, as she provides insight to Guided Mindfulness Meditation and Compassion practices, at this year's Yom Limmud eFestival. She will also lead you on a special guided meditation. Come together in this virtual community through social connection and access your body’s innate capacity for healing. During this session you will learn evidence-based techniques that will help you: Handle difficult emotions with greater ease Soothe yourself in times of difficulty Practice mindfulness and compassion in everyday life Rewire your brain for more happiness and resilience Experience gratitude Build your immunity by reducing stress Get the latest by subscribing to Juile's YouTube channel and her Facebook page at Mindful Methods for Life. You can  learn about mindfulness at www.MindfulMethodsForLife.com and also in Julie's newly released book, "Life Falls Apart, But You Don't Have To: Mindful Methods For Staying Calm In The Midst Of Chaos", available on Amazon.com. Her podcast is "Balanced Mind with Julie Potiker". ABOUT: Julie Potiker helps others through mindful meditation at her practice in La Jolla, California and at also the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center where she founded the Balanced Mind Meditation Center. At her practice, www.MindfulMethodsforLife.com Julie provides mindfulness training to groups, individuals, and organizations.

Of the many hats that I wear, one is my involvement in the South Florida Jewish community. Not only did I get to present a workshop but I got to interview some of the guest speakers at this years Limmud Miami including:Rabbi Andrew Hahn aka the Kirtan Rabbi Danny Reed- Education Coordinator at The Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach and Limmid Miami Co-ChairEvelyn Goldfinger- Children's Book Author, Song Leader and Drama Teacher Buy the Shabbat Treasure by clicking here: https://amzn.to/39C1WqZJacob Markey- Jewish Community Relations Counsil Associate at the Greater Miami Jewish FederationJimmy "Yaakov Yisrael" Costello aka The Musical MaggidLionel Mitttlepunkt- Founder of 248Luna Goldberg- Education Manager at the Jewish Museum of Florida in collaboration with Florida International UniversityRabbi Guido Cohen- Aventura Turnberry Jewish CenterLimmud Miami is an annual Jewish learning festival in South Florida and there are Limmud events across the Jewish globe.It's core values and principles are:LEARNINGLearning embraces personal development, knowledge and skillsLearning changes people, inspires action and opens new worldsThere are many inspirations that can offer opportunities for learningEveryone can be a teacher and everyone should be a studentWe encourage the creation of a learning environment in which people are able to reflect and growCOMMUNITY & MUTUAL RESPONSABILITYLimmud is a community of learningWe can achieve more together than we can individuallyWe both gain and should give something back to the Jewish and the wider communityEXPANDING JEWISH HORIZONSLimmud strives to create collective and communal experiences, through which we strengthen and develop our Jewish identityEMPOWERMENTWe inspire people to be ambitious about their contributionWe challenge people and trust them to rise to that challengeWe see the potential of individuals and communities, and support their developmentWe empower people to make choices, and provide the information to make informed choicesPARTICIPATIONVolunteerism is a key feature of almost everything we doWe are all responsible for each other and for the communities we create, everyone has an important contribution to makeWe encourage participants to take an active part in all we doDIVERSITYWe value diversity in all that we doWe value choice in form, content and styleWe believe in the richness of our diverse community and create cross-communal and cross-generational experiencesWe value accessibility, and aim to be accessible to allWe encourage people not to stereotype othersENABLING CONNECTIONS TO BE MADEWe aim to create opportunities for communities and individuals to connectWe recognize the strength of providing a space where spiritual, emotional and intellectual connections are madeJason is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Alternative Medicine Practitioner, Certified Coach and Speaker. He is one of a handful of Mental Health Professionals to carry Neuro Emotional Technique's Level 3 Certification from thousands of NET practitioners around the world.

Sephardic Tradition Limmud Vancouver 2020 by Rabbi Joshua Maroof

Method of Midrash Limmud Vancouver 2020 by Rabbi Joshua Maroof

Lionel Mitelpunkt was one of our speakers this past weekend at Limmud Miami. He and I got to hang out yesterday in my office to have this deep conversation on everything from:His experiences growing up in Israel through the good, bad, disappointing and beautiful.Communicating with people who think differently than you.How you can carry multiple viewpoints of a topic and not be contradictory.Creating community no matter your spiritual or religious background.How Judaism can be a platform to share empowering values & goals.Inspiring & Motivating Young Professional Leadership.The Importance of self-awareness.and so much more.Lionel enables people to use their gifts of creative confidence and positive communication for the purpose of their passion and creation. He works with individuals and organizations on adapting to change and telling their story in authentic ways using innovative tools. Lionel is also an educator, speaker and mentor in various programs including a future scientists and innovators program at Tel Aviv University, numerous Hackathons and Elevation Academy's Community Management course. Lionel recently presented at SXSW on the topic of “Building Participatory Cities,” a panel organized by Burning Man organization. Lionel is also a member of "Present Gen" - Jewish Peoplehood coalition.https://www.lionelmitelpunkt.comhttps://www.248can.nethttps://thefamilyroomsfl.comhttps://www.miamilimmud.orghttps://limmud.orgYoutube: https://youtu.be/KI80aOdM-I0Jason is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Alternative Medicine Practitioner, Certified Coach and Speaker. He is one of a handful of Mental Health Professionals to carry Neuro Emotional Technique's Level 3 Certification from thousands of NET practitioners around the world.Jason's training as a therapist has led him to become a Certified Entrepreneur Coach, focusing on family businesses and young professionals who are looking to minimize their stress and maximize their potential with simplicity and clarity. He uses a "Lifestyle By Design" approach to setting and reaching goals with all of his coaching clients. He is a sought after speaker and has led workshops, retreats and conferences on topics including Mind/Body Psychology, Performance Enhancement, Business Spirituality and Alternative Medicine.He is the owner of The Family Room Wellness Associates, a mind-body integrative health focused practice in South Florida

I spoke at Seattle's Limmud Festival 2020- A Day of Jewish Learning. I was hoping for a complete video but man plans and God laughs. So I narrated the slide show I created for the event with my stories from the campaign trail in my original presentation. I hope you enjoy. This episode is best when viewed as a video so you can view the slides. You can find the video here: https://youtu.be/dDcJ5AOLUko --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ari-hoffman/support

"Good Gravy" as my friend and Americana musician, Joe Buchanan loves to say. This episode is for all the spiritual seekers out there. No matter your background or religion, there is always someplace out there that can become Home.Joe and I met a few years ago at Limmud Atlanta ( think TED Talks but Jewish themed) where we were both guest presenters and ended our weekend with a massive porch jam session that lasted till late in the evening.A Texas native, Joe Buchanan makes Jewish Americana music. Grounded in the idea that there is always room at the table, Joe's music highlights the values, Torah (the Bible), and history of the Jewish people to deliver stories steeped in the struggle and triumph of the human spirit, all while praising God for the goodness in life.Raised with one foot in Houston and one in the Texas Hill Country, Joe grew up swinging off ropes on the Frio River and spending time like any kid - trying to figure out what was what. The biggest question was about Gd and despite a deep belief in a creator, he couldn't find much that he agreed with in what he was hearing. The struggle led to more struggles and he finally decided that he and Gd would sort it out later. Then one day, about 13 years into his marriage, Joe found out that his wife was Jewish. Now, with the discovery of his wife's heritage, their family started down a path that would change everything and allow him to start living his purpose and passion as a musician.His debut album, Unbroken, is filled with music that speaks to the incredible beauty of finding a home after a lifetime of searching. His follow up album, Back from Babylon is country like you remember it. Southern roots forward, stories that dig deep, and a little bit of honky-tonk. With inspiration from the Torah and his South Texas upbringing, Buchanan’s lyrics speak straight and true.Check out his website loaded with music, tour dates and more:https://joebuchananmusic.com/homeDownload Unbroken on Amazon Music:https://amzn.to/2tDDuWmDownload Back from Babylon on Amazon Music:https://amzn.to/36G5Pd6Learn more about Limmud International:https://limmud.orgLimmud Miami:https://www.miamilimmud.orgLimmud Atlanta:https://limmudse.org/about/

Nik Rabinowitz is a South African comedian with knock-knees, herpes, and very little control over when to turn off the funny. And we wouldn't have him any other way. Taped in front of a LIVE audience at the Limmud Festival in Cape Town, South Africa. Follow Nik: twitter.com/nikrabinowitz instagram.com/nikrabinowitz/ facebook.com/nik.rabinowitz Follow Sarah: twitter.com/sarahkleg instagram.com/sarahkleg facebook.com/sarahklegman

We kick off our highlights of Leeds Limmud with the big panel discussion featuring  Gideon Falter chairman of the Campaign Against anti-Semitism,  Rachel Creeger, who you might know as the Frum stand-up comedian,  Robert Dyson a Leeds historian  Patrick Morrow an Anglican priest who is a regular Limmudnik and Aviva Dautch a teacher and familiar face who has been a presenter at Limmud for many years. The panel, chaired by Helen Lewis, had a wide-ranging debate answering questions...- Will Brexit affect UK Jews?- How can we deal with antisemitism in politics?- Expansion of Jewish schools, is it for the good?

SHOW NOTES: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2019/03/the-kosher-baker.html   Paula Shoyer is known as The Kosher Baker. I met her at Limmud, a one day conference of Jewish learning on a wide variety of topics, held in December 2018 in Boca Raton, Florida. Paula was there to present two sessions: "Are Your Jewish Holiday Meals Dangerous?" and "Jewish Cookbooks Tell Our Stories." We sat down between sessions in the breezy courtyard for this interview. Your feedback is appreciated! Please write to bookoflifepodcast@gmail.com or call our voicemail number at 561-206-2473. 

This week Phil, Diana & Tony speak to Jon Freedman, the newly appointed Deputy Director of Limmud about his new position and this years' conference. Director, Catherine Lurie chats about her new film 'Back to Berlin' a feature documentary that follows the mission of eleven bikers who take the Maccabiah torch from Israel to the site of the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Headteacher Spencer Lewis, talks about his school, Yavneh College being named as the best performing comprehensive school in the country. Features Editor, Fran Wolfisz reviews The Jewish News and our Rabbinic Thought for the Week comes from Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg of New North London Masorti Synagogue.

Rapper Eprhyme of Darshan, unpacks his incredibly rich, Rolling Stone sampled, Sukkot Rap “Give Me Shelter.” Expertly produced by Erez ‘Diwon’ Safar. The Limmud Midwest audience helps Eprhyme unwind the endless Torah in his bars about what sitting in a … Read the rest Continue reading Rappers and Rabbis: What’s up with that Sukkah, MC? (From Limmud Chicago + Midwest Ft. Eprhyme) at Elmad Online Learning.

Gun Control Yom Limmud - Jewish Ethics Institute Legal Ethics Series by Rabbi Yossi Grossman

Yishai is in England! First, Yishai speaks with Jonathan Neumann about the concept of Limmud UK and about practicing pluralism by bringing nationalistic speakers to a predominantly Liberal gathering. Then, a conversation with Lt. Col Peter Lerner, Head of the IDF's Foreign & Social Media desk, about the IDF's positions in social media, Israel's contentious borders, and beyond.

Chief Executive of AJR Michael Newman tells us about the IHRA's definition of anti-Semistism, Ella Rose & Ben Crown give us a preview of Limmud 2016, Rabbi Danny Bergson talks about the 75th anniversary celebrations at Pinner United Synagogue, on the Schmooze we discuss Jewish festive foods and Denise Phillips gives us a recipe for Chanukah.

Mike Gladstone and Deborah Blausten from Limmud tell us about this year's conference, David Troughton talks about the stage adaptation of Goodnight Mr Tom, Jack Mendel from The Jewish News describes his experience at Limmud 2015 and on The Schmooze we discuss some of the big Jewish news stories from the past year.

The new chairman of Limmud David Hoffman tells us about this years conference, historian and author Helen Fry talks about her new book looking at the centenary of Golders Green United community, Rabbi Yosef Solomon on Tikun's 'Light Up A Life' volunteer initiative and on The Schmooze we discuss armed security for the community.

Michael McCann from Israel-Britain Alliance on his organisations' concerns over Palestinian foreign aid, Jo & Julian Landy tell us what to expect from this years' Cambridge Limmud, Neil Taylor talks about the Maccabi GB Community Fun Run 2016 and on the Schmooze we discuss Boris Johnson's comments comparing the EU to Hitler.

This year at Limmud Conference, I was privileged to attend a number of lectures by Ysoscher Katz, who heads Yeshivat Chovevei Torah.  These talks have helped clarify in my mind why it is time to stop being embarrassed about being modern Orthodox Jews, and to hold our heads up and realise that not only are we just as halachic as our 'ultra Orthodox' fellow Jews, but actually we can claim to be the torch-bearers of true Judaism. Rabbi Katz explained the following idea (among others) in his lectures.  In nurturing forward-thinking halachic Judaism, perhaps the greatest challenge we face is the accusation that we are doing the halachic equivalent of data mining in Statistics.  In other words, we know what end results we want (more equality for women, etc.) and so we seek a halachic opinion that justifies what we have already decided to do.    The argument goes that if you really are committed to Halacha --- if you are a proper frum Jew --- then you will accept the law even if it jars with what you want it to say.  Such is the sacrifice of serving God.  Halacha is law and the law is the law.   From this point of view, how can we justify the 'halachic innovations' being produced that permit such things as partnership minyanim, previously thought to be prohibited?What I learnt at Limmud is that this sort of argument misses the importance of facts on the ground.  Of course, you do not go searching for an opinion to justify what you want to do, any more than a statistician searches for data to fit a theory.  However, the 'right' halachic answer is not actually a fixed thing, and actually depends on practice.   Any rabbi knows this, as often the halachic answer to a question can differ from one community to another.  If a community has a minhag (established custom) to do things one way, unless a Rabbi can prove that this minhag is unhalachic, the minhag stands and in fact it is against halacha to change it. The importance of minhag essentially means that, contrary to what some people might think, Halacha is not black and white.  Several practices might all be potentially correct, and which is correct in a particular situation is contextual.  There is no one halachic way to be Jewish.  It's a lovely idea, and it gives us hope.  However, it also cuts both ways.  The supremacy of minhag has often been used by reactionary Jews to justify stasis.  Nothing can change because the minhag is that we do things as we have always done them.  Any change is therefore forbidden.  As the chatam sofer famously said 'chadash asur min haTorah' (New things are forbidden according to the Torah.)So what is our way out, and why do I say that modern Orthodoxy is true halachic Judaism?  The point is that facts on the ground determine where the burden of proof lies in halachic decisions by rabbis.  Although a rabbi might disapprove of some social innovation such as partnership minyanim, if the practice emerges from social events and becomes established, then one can argue that now the burden of proof is on rabbis to prove that the practice is forbidden rather than on the participants to prove that it is permitted.  By the way, this also reflects another halachic principle: that if something is not forbidden then it is permitted.  There have been numerous times in Jewish history when practice has changed in this way.  In all such cases, the Halacha has not changed, but its application has changed and practice has changed.The process of halachic innovation is therefore laid out to us:  If we want things to change, then the lay folk need to learn the Halacha and find ways to innovate that might break with minhag, but are not forbidden.  Don't ask a rabbi for permission to innovate, because he will have to say no.  But once you have done your innovation, you can ask a rabbi to say that it is OK to keep doing it.  I argue that this is precisely what is happening in the Open Orthodox community.  People who are committed to Halacha and to serving God have learnt the sources and found ways to give honour to women without transgressing Halacha.  Now some brave rabbis are telling them that what they are doing is not forbidden and they can keep doing it.So why now do I say that modern orthodoxy is the most halachic form of Judaism?  The reason is this.  In terms of the interaction between minhag and Halacha, there seem to be four approaches in the Jewish community today. 1. Post-halachic JudaismOn the left, 'halachah has a vote but not a veto' (as Mordecai Kaplan put it so clearly).  People decide what they want to change based on such motives as modern ideas of equality or social justice or practicality, and then they say that Judaism should change even if Halacha would say otherwise.   This approach is not halachic, but it is honest.  2. Pseudo-halachic JudaismA little to the right of post-halacha, is the position that a halachic justification should be sought for a desired change, by mining the range of opinions available, if necessary by even going back to the Talmud.  If even that approach does not work, then the change will be justified by an appeal to the principle 'Eit Laasot Lashem'.   (Time to do something for God – a general catchall that allows Halacha to be changed in times of social emergency.) 3. Halachic JudaismNormative halachic Judaism looks at practices and asks whether they are permitted or not.  If a change in practice occurs and it is not forbidden, then it is permitted.  Those who seek to change practice to meet social needs seek changes that will pass the halachic test post facto.  This is how Judaism has adapted to the need for change over the centuries, a dance between the laity and the rabbis in which each group respects the other.4. Reactionary / Authoritarian JudaismPractice cannot change unless those in Authority like the change.  If a change in practice occurs and those in Authority do not like the change, then this change is declared wrong.  Change is wrong whether or not it is forbidden according to Halacha.  If a halachic reason to oppose change cannot be found, then appeal is made to the principle of Das Torah (which means that those in Authority are always right.)  If those in Authority want a change, then Das Torah can also be used to justify the change even if the change is not according to Halacha (for example nullifying conversions for political reasons).As one reads the description of Reactionary Judaism, it becomes clear just how similar it really is to Pseudo-halachic Judaism.  I fail to see how one is more halachic than the other.  I now understand that as one moves to the right, one does not become 'more' orthodox at all.  It is like coming round a circle.  So it is time to scrap the term 'ultra orthodox' and call Reactionary Judaism by its real name.For myself, I will stick to the middle path of Halachic Judaism, and I make no excuses for being modern and orthodox.Thanks for reading Heterodox Jewish Woman! 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Allison, Noah, and Oxford Prof. Sara Hirschhorn are live (on tape) from Limmud in Birmingham, England! They discuss three topics of incomparable importance, answering questions from the audience, and end with an anecdote about something in Israel that made them smile this week.  Are reports of Israel’s demise exaggerated? What explains a recent spate of articles by bummed out Zionists suggesting that Israel’s days are numbered? The other American revolution We ask why so many of the Jewish terrorists in Israel carry American passports. What part does their American heritage play in their murderous zealotry? Thug Jews Is there anything to the claims of gadfly former Knesset Speaker Avrum Burg that, because Jews had no power in the past, Israelis today are on a power-bender and out of control?   All songs with an UK theme, in honor of recording from Limmud, England: Arisa - Po Zeh Lo IropahKol Ha-Hatichim Etzli - LondonInbal Perlmutter - Zehirut Me-Ha-MervachEran Tzur - Tachlit Ba-Tachtit   Technical production by Graham Harold Carpenter & Alex Benish

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1) His week that was- Kevin Healy 2) ACTU congress supports Western Sahara- Cate Lewis, Australian Western Sahara Association 3)  Peter Slezak, Associate Professor in the School of History and Philosphy at the University of NSW not welcome at Limmud Oz in Sydney 4) Labour mobility, particularly relating to the Pacific Nations- Nic MacLellan, journalist and researcher

Well, pip-pip cheerio! Back in December, David Tuchman went to the Limmud UK conference at the University of Warwick in England to record OMGWTFBIBLE with a slew of wonderful guests and did his best to avoid doing his terrible British accents on tape.  This time around, in episode 27.1, David is joined by Kevin Sefton, Limmud chair. Together, they read the first third of Parshat “Yitro,” what in the world Limmud is, why in the world Yitro pops in for this little story and never appears again, and whether his legacy was worth it. Listen to it all here! Get more at www.omgwtfbible.com, www.twitter.com/omgwtfbible, and www.facebook.com/omgbible