Podcasts about Moishe House

Rabbi Ed Bernstein delivered the talk "Beyond Cleaning Our Room: Responsibilities and Opportunities in Honoring Our Parents As They Age" to Valley Beit Midrash on May 16, 2024. Special thanks to Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz and Alix Cramer of Valley Beit Midrash for allowing the rebroadcast of this talk on the NeshamaCast feed. ABOUT THE EVENT:The Fifth of the Ten Commandments is “Honor your father and mother.” It is one of the few commandments in the Torah that attaches a reward for its successful performance: “that your days may be long.” We might think that if we follow the command in our youth, clean our rooms and do other things that our parents ask, then we've checked that box. The reality is that honoring our parents is among the most difficult and grows in complexity as children—and their parents—age. Rabbi Bernstein explores Jewish perspectives on the responsibilities of adult children to their aging parents and the true rewards we gain in fulfilling this mitzvah.ABOUT THE SPEAKER:Rabbi Edward Bernstein is a Board Certified Chaplain and serves as Chaplain for Boca Raton Regional Hospital in Boca Raton, Florida. He hosts NeshamaCast, a podcast exploring Jewish spiritual care, produced by Neshama: Association of Jewish Chaplains. He also hosts My Teacher Podcast. Rabbi Bernstein edited  Love Finer Than Wine: The Writings of Matthew Eisenfeld and Sara Duker , a 2016 National Jewish Book Awards Finalist.  Rabbi Bernstein was ordained at the Jewish Theological Seminary. He served congregations in New Rochelle, NY; Beachwood, OH; and Boynton Beach, FL. Rabbi Bernstein has also served on the faculty of Camp Ramah Darom, Moishe House and the JTS Florida Office.Here is Rabbi Bernstein's presentation on VBM's YouTube channel.Here is Rabbi Bernstein's Sefaria Study Guide.  About our host:Rabbi Edward Bernstein, BCC, is the producer and host of NeshamaCast. He serves as Chaplain at Boca Raton Regional Hospital of Baptist Health South Florida. He is a member of the Board of Neshama: Association of Jewish Chaplains. Prior to his chaplain career, he served as a pulpit rabbi in congregations in New Rochelle, NY; Beachwood, OH; and Boynton Beach, FL. He is also the host and producer of My Teacher Podcast: A Celebration of the People Who Shape Our Lives. NeshamaCast contributor Rabbi Katja Vehlow was ordained at the Jewish Theological Seminary and is Director of Jewish Life at Fordham University. She trained as a chaplain at Moses Maimonides Medical Center in New York. Previously, she served as Associate Professor of Religious Studies at University of South Carolina. A native German speaker, she is planning a forthcoming German-language podcast on the weekly Torah portion with a focus on pastoral care. Support NeshamaCast and NAJC with a tax deductible donation to NAJC. Transcripts for this episode and other episodes of NeshamaCast are available at NeshamaCast.simplecast.com and are typically posted one week after an episode first airs. Theme Music is “A Niggun For Ki Anu Amecha,” written and performed by Reb-Cantor Lisa Levine. Please help others find the show by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts or other podcast providers. We welcome comments and suggestions for future programming at NeshamaCast@gmail.com. And be sure to follow NAJC on Facebook to learn more about Jewish spiritual care happening in our communities.

Welcome back to Just For This, a new podcast. Each week, host Rabbi Liz P.G. Hirsch (she/her) interviews women in leadership about women and leadership. Inspired by the story of Esther, we feature powerful stories of women who stand out in their fields, who have stepped up just for this moment.  This week's guest is Tiffany Harris, Chief Program Officer at Moishe House. Moishe House is a global organization focused on providing meaningful, home-based, peer-led Jewish experiences to young adults in their 20s and 30s. We speak about young adult engagement and antisemitism. We discuss both the barriers and the doorways into Jewish life for women and Jews of color. View the transcript here. If you're enjoying Just For This, be sure to rate and review us wherever you listen to your podcasts. Follow Just For This on instagram: @justforthispodcast justforthispodcast.com 

This is Part 4 in the series: Let's Talk: Interfaith Voices on Israel. In this series, Rabbanit Alissa Thomas-Newborn, President of Neshama:Association of Jewish Chaplains, engages in dialogue with diverse faith leaders across America to discuss their personal and religious connections to Israel in a series co-sponsored by NAJC, Moishe House, the International Rabbinic Fellowship and Congregation Netivot Shalom of Teaneck, NJ. Each virtual event in this series features a positive interfaith bridge-builder. In this program Rabbanit Alissa is in conversation with Anila Ali. A native of Pakistan, Anila Ali is a retired California public school teacher, Muslim philanthropist, author, and women rights advocate. This conversation was recorded on May 17, 2024 and aired before an online audience of NAJC members on May 19, 2024. About our host:Rabbi Edward Bernstein, BCC, is the producer and host of NeshamaCast. He serves as Chaplain at Boca Raton Regional Hospital of Baptist Health South Florida. He is a member of the Board of Neshama: Association of Jewish Chaplains. Prior to his chaplain career, he served as a pulpit rabbi in congregations in New Rochelle, NY; Beachwood, OH; and Boynton Beach, FL. He is also the host and producer of My Teacher Podcast: A Celebration of the People Who Shape Our Lives. NeshamaCast contributor Rabbi Katja Vehlow was ordained at the Jewish Theological Seminary and is currently in chaplain training at Moses Maimonides Medical Center in New York. Previously, she served as Associate Professor of Religious Studies at University of South Carolina. A native German speaker, she is planning a forthcoming German-language podcast on the weekly Torah portion with a focus on pastoral care. Transcripts for this episode and other episodes of NeshamaCast are available at NeshamaCast.simplecast.com and are typically posted one week after an episode first airs. Theme Music is “A Niggun For Ki Anu Amecha,” written and performed by Reb-Cantor Lisa Levine. Please help others find the show by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts. We welcome comments and suggestions for future programming at NeshamaCast@gmail.com. And be sure to follow NAJC on Facebook to learn more about Jewish spiritual care happening in our communities.

This is Part 3 in the series: Let's Talk: Interfaith Voices on Israel. In this series, Rabbanit Alissa Thomas-Newborn, President of Neshama:Association of Jewish Chaplains, engages in dialogue with diverse faith leaders across America to discuss their personal and religious connections to Israel in a series co-sponsored by NAJC, Moishe House, the International Rabbinic Fellowship and Congregation Netivot Shalom of Teaneck, NJ. Each virtual event in this series features a positive interfaith bridge-builder. In this program Rabbanit Alissa is in conversation with Dr. Jeffrey Chadwick. He serves as Professor of Archaeology and Near Eastern Studies at the Brigham Young University Jerusalem Center in Israel, and as Associate Professor of Religious Education at Brigham Young University in Utah, USA. This program initially took place before a live online audience on May 9, 2024.  About our host:Rabbi Edward Bernstein, BCC, is the producer and host of NeshamaCast. He serves as Chaplain at Boca Raton Regional Hospital of Baptist Health South Florida. He is a member of the Board of Neshama: Association of Jewish Chaplains. Prior to his chaplain career, he served as a pulpit rabbi in congregations in New Rochelle, NY; Beachwood, OH; and Boynton Beach, FL. He is also the host and producer of My Teacher Podcast: A Celebration of the People Who Shape Our Lives. NeshamaCast contributor Rabbi Katja Vehlow was ordained at the Jewish Theological Seminary and is currently in chaplain training at Moses Maimonides Medical Center in New York. Previously, she served as Associate Professor of Religious Studies at University of South Carolina. A native German speaker, she is planning a forthcoming German-language podcast on the weekly Torah portion with a focus on pastoral care. Transcripts for this episode and other episodes of NeshamaCast are available at NeshamaCast.simplecast.com and are typically posted one week after an episode first airs. Theme Music is “A Niggun For Ki Anu Amecha,” written and performed by Reb-Cantor Lisa Levine. Please help others find the show by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts. We welcome comments and suggestions for future programming at NeshamaCast@gmail.com. And be sure to follow NAJC on Facebook to learn more about Jewish spiritual care happening in our communities.

This is Part 2 in the series: Let's Talk: Interfaith Voices on Israel. In this series, Rabbanit Alissa Thomas-Newborn, President of Neshama:Association of Jewish Chaplains, engages in dialogue with diverse faith leaders across America discuss their personal and religious connections to Israel in a series co-sponsored by NAJC, Moishe House, the International Rabbinic Fellowship and Congregation Netivot Shalom of Teaneck, NJ. Each virtual event in this series features a positive interfaith bridge-builder. In this program Rabbanit Alissa engages in conversation with Erica Cohen Moore, Executive Director of the National Association of Catholic Chaplains. This program initially took place before a live online audience on March 27, 2024.  Note: at 9:40 in audio, Erica talks about the Jewish roots of one side of her family. She refers to a piece of artwork on her wall depicting an older Jewish man blowing a shofar, an heirloom from her Jewish grandparents. See recording on NAJC YouTube  channel to view picture.  About our host:Rabbi Edward Bernstein, BCC, is the producer and host of NeshamaCast. He serves as Chaplain at Boca Raton Regional Hospital of Baptist Health South Florida. He is a member of the Board of Neshama: Association of Jewish Chaplains. Prior to his chaplain career, he served as a pulpit rabbi in congregations in New Rochelle, NY; Beachwood, OH; and Boynton Beach, FL. He is also the host and producer of My Teacher Podcast: A Celebration of the People Who Shape Our Lives. Transcripts for this episode and other episodes of NeshamaCast are available at NeshamaCast.simplecast.com and are typically posted one week after an episode first airs. Theme Music is “A Niggun For Ki Anu Amecha,” written and performed by Reb-Cantor Lisa Levine. Please help others find the show by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts. We welcome comments and suggestions for future programming at NeshamaCast@gmail.com. And be sure to follow NAJC on Facebook to learn more about Jewish spiritual care happening in our communities.

This is the first session in the series: Let's Talk: Interfaith Voices on Israel. In this series, Rabbanit Alissa Thomas-Newborn, President of Neshama:Association of Jewish Chaplains, engages in dialogue with diverse faith leaders across America discuss their personal and religious connections to Israel in a series co-sponsored by NAJC, Moishe House, the International Rabbinic Fellowship and Congregation Netivot Shalom of Teaneck, NJ. Each virtual event in this series features a positive interfaith bridge-builder. In this program Rabbanit Alissa engages in conversation with Bishop Kenneth Ulmer, PhD., of the Baptist tradition. This program initially took place before a live online audience on March 13, 2024. This episode is also available to watch on YouTube.  About our host:Rabbi Edward Bernstein, BCC, is the producer and host of NeshamaCast. He serves as Chaplain at Boca Raton Regional Hospital of Baptist Health South Florida. He is a member of the Board of Neshama: Association of Jewish Chaplains. Prior to his chaplain career, he served as a pulpit rabbi in congregations in New Rochelle, NY; Beachwood, OH; and Boynton Beach, FL. He is also the host and producer of My Teacher Podcast: A Celebration of the People Who Shape Our Lives. Transcripts for this episode and other episodes of NeshamaCast are available at NeshamaCast.simplecast.com and are typically posted one week after an episode first airs. Theme Music is “A Niggun For Ki Anu Amecha,” written and performed by Reb-Cantor Lisa Levine. Please help others find the show by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts. We welcome comments and suggestions for future programming at NeshamaCast@gmail.com. And be sure to follow NAJC on Facebook to learn more about Jewish spiritual care happening in our communities.

Jews are not white! How many times do we need to tell you this? If you're not a Jew and are listening to this episode, you probably have the image of a Fiddler-on-the-Roof-looking fellow (called a Chassid). While they are certainly real, they're not the only ones. Despite being in the minority of Jewish diversity, they are given most of the spotlight. Let's fix that problem. In this episode of Bad Jew we interview members of The LUNAR Collective, the only organization by and for Asian American Jews! Maryam Chishti, Vanessa Bloom, and David Chiu highlight the feats of the organization while discussing their personal experiences as Asian-American Jews. Host of Bad Jew Chaz Volk uncovers the Asian-Jewish experience and their contribution to the Jewish world. Timeline: 00:00 : Introduction 06:37 The LUNAR COLLECTIVE 07:17 Asian-Jewish Community 12:33 Stereotypes 15:14 Self-Identification, Tradition 20:06 The Lunar Calendar 21:03 Double meaning of "LUNAR" 27:01 The Asian-Jewish experience 32:55 Diaspora Jews 34:39 Connecting with non-Jewish Asians 37:46 Conclusion About LUNAR:  A bit about LUNAR: The LUNAR Collective cultivates connection, belonging and visibility for Asian American Jews through intersectional community programming and authentic digital storytelling. About Maryam Chishti:  Maryam Chishti is the proud Co-Executive Director of The LUNAR Collective, the first and only organization for Asian American Jews. She is a graduate of JoCI's Inaugural Leadership Fellowship and is currently a fellow at The Ruskay Institute at UJA. Outside of LUNAR, Maryam runs a Moishe House in New York and is passionate about democratic politics and theater. She performs improv and sketch comedy, and enjoys creative writing as well.  About Vanessa Bloom: Vanessa Bloom a Chinese Jewish American writer, educator, and filmmaker from Orange County, California. Her work has been featured in HeyAlma, The Braid Jewish Theater, NFFTY, South Eastern European Film Festival, Mixed Asian Media Festival, and more. In addition to creative pursuits, Vanessa earned her B.A. and teaching credential in History, and she is a Los Angeles Community Leader for The LUNAR Collective. Vanessa loves mystery novels, sushi, and copious amounts of Jewish humor. About David Chiu: David Chiu, of Litvak and Cantonese heritage, is the Marketing & Communications Manager for The Braid, the go-to Jewish story company. He is a producer on its storytelling web-series, StoryNosh, as well as a frequent writer for its stage productions. David is also a member of the Board of Trustees of Temple Isaiah, a social-justice oriented West Los Angeles synagogue, where he co-founded its Young Professionals Group, is the Chair of its Voter Engagement Group, is a member of its Green Team and Social Justice Committee, and received its 2019 Emerging Leader Award. He is a Los Angeles Community Leader for The LUNAR Collective, a national organization of Asian Jews creating community and visibility, creating numerous events and having served on the creation committee of LUNAR's Asian Jewish Haggadah. Together, LUNAR and The Braid are creating What Do I Do with All This Heritage? — the first theatre show to explore the lives of Asian Jews. David is the lead producer of that production. He also serves on the Board of Directors of California Interfaith Power & Light, an environmental activist organization. Connect with LUNAR www.WeAreAsianJews.org Connect with Bad Jew: BadJew.co https://linktr.ee/badjew BadJewPod@gmail.com Ig @BadJewPod TikTok @BadJewPod

Margarita interviews Tiffany Harris - Chief Program Officer of Moishe House. Moishe House is a global nonprofit serving over 70,000 Jewish young adults with events and programming. They know what being Jewish in your 20s is all about. Tiffany discusses Moishe House's current operations, in light of wars in Israel and Ukraine, as well as what's next for the organization. She also covers her impressive career path to becoming an executive, and what she hopes for the future of young Jewish people. Find a Moishe House near you at moishehouse.org and @moishehouse on Instagram. Follow Tiffany Harris @tattyfoes on Instagram. What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda 04:12 What is Moishe House? 08:17 Moishe House post-Oct 7 & its operations in Israel 14:07 On Moishe House leaving Russia 21:25 Jewish lives can look very diverse 22:26 Multi-faith couples programming at Moishe House 25:27 On keeping Moishe House weird 26:56 Tiffany's journey: On working in different industries & the influence of her upbringing as a black Jewish woman 33:11 What's next for Tiffany & Moishe House? 38:49 Words of encouragement for young Jewish people 40:01 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peoplejewwannaknow/support

If you're a YJP (Young Jewish Professional), chances are your life is awesome. You may be hit up to go bowling with some friends. Guess what? It's a Moishe House event and it's free of charge! You may later sign up for a young adult retreat through NuRoots to tap into Torah Study while exploring the great outdoors. You will likely run into that old friend from BBYO whom you enjoyed Hebrew school with at your local synagogue. You may host a Shabbat event and even more amazing: The price of that meal will be subsidized by OneTable (CEO and Founder Aliza Kline was on this podcast). The possibilities for Jews are endless! You don't have to be in your 20s to enjoy these programs. You can be a recent parent, a senior citizen, or even a newborn. There is a guarantee that a Jewish non-profit impacted your life one way or another. Why is this network so strong? Gary S. Cohn of Painted Rock Advisors is a non-profit and philanthropic advisor. He helps organizations run smoothly while helping entrepreneurs and philanthropists allocate their wealth to the right organizations. With these contributions, Cohn has impacted the Jewish and non-Jewish world in numerous ways. Chaz Volk, host of Bad Jew, interviews Cohn to understand why it's more than just money that makes these non-profits run. Volk, having produced Cohn's Podcast, The Road to Philanthropy, is aware of his passion and drive, helping Gary showcase his talents to the Bad Jew community. About Gary S. Cohn: Gary brings over thirty years of non-profit and development experience to his work as a trusted advisor. Gary became the Executive Director of Temple Emanu-El in San Francisco from 1991-2007. Temple Emanu-El is one of the leading congregations in Reform Judaism with over 2,000 families founded in 1850. There he managed all business aspects of the congregation plus membership services and program. Gary was responsible for an annual budget of $15 million and an endowment equities and real estate of over $40 million. In 2008 he became the Regional Director of American Technion Society in the Pacific Northwest (Silicon Valley to Seattle) raising about $15-$20 million a year to support the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology. From 20015 until 2020 Gary held Senior Vice President/Major Gift roles at Alzheimer's Association and the Jewish Agency for Israel. In 2020, Gary founded Painted Rock Advisors. Painted Rock Advisors provides services to the philanthropic and non-profit communities. His podcast, The Road to Philanthropy debuted in 2021 and now has over 6,000 listeners. Gary serves on the Board of Directors of Hillel 818 and Safe Parking Los Angeles where he is Chair of Governance at both non-profits. Previously served on the Board of Directors of the American Red Cross-Bay Area, the San Francisco Food Bank and Bentley School. He was on the Advisory Board of City National Bank in Northern California from 2000-2007. Gary is a graduate of California State University at Long Beach and received his BS from the College of Business. He was honored as Alumnus of the Year for the College of Business in 2009. Gary lives in Woodland Hills with his partner, Paula and has a daughter, Erica, who works in the entertainment industry. Connect with Gary S. Cohn: https://linktr.ee/RoadToPhilanthropy www.paintedrockadvisors.com Connect with Bad Jew: Join our online community HERE: https://linktr.ee/badjew BadJewPod@gmail.com Ig @BadJewPod TikTok @BadJewPod

Every person has a story to be told, and today's episode of Adapting tells one individual's unlikely journey to become a Jewish educator.David Bryfman met Elyssa Hurwitz of Moishe House at a recent conference for Jewish educators when she volunteered from the audience to partake in David's interactive keynote presentation, to explore what it means, in philosopher Martin Buber's language, to strive to create I-Thou relationships. This experience had an unintended but profound impact on both Elyssa and David.What transpires in this episode is a powerful conversation about the consequences of our interactions as educators and humans, and the changing dynamics of the Jewish educator landscape today.This episode was produced by Dina Nusnbaum and Miranda Lapides.The show's executive producers are David Bryfman, Karen Cummins, and Nessa Liben. This episode was engineered and edited by Nathan J. Vaughan of NJV Media.If you enjoyed the show, please leave us a 5-star rating and review, or even better, share it with a friend. Be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and be the first to know when new episodes are released. To learn more about The Jewish Education Project visit jewishedproject.org where you can find links to our Jewish Educator Portal and learn more about our mission, history, and staff. We are a proud partner of UJA-Federation of New York.

On this fun episode with my good friend Isaac Zones, who started playing guitar at 19 at Camp Tawonga, we explore the Moishe House, Jewish Day School, Independent B'nai Mitzvot, his Jewish path, an upcoming film and the diverse San Francisco Bay Area Jewish landscape.https://www.isaaczones.com/https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1556248266/i-hear-you-the-israeli-folk-music-film?ref=bqbbex&token=6793334cBecome a Patron of The Holy Sparks Podcast!go here to supporthttps://www.patreon.com/user/membership?u=85745591www.saulkaye.com

Ep. 136 Your host David Montalvo aka Yaakov is joined by a special guest named Noah Weller who is a local DJ in Vegas and one of the coordinators for the Moishe House where they have events where other jewish people from all background that can come together and grow and network Share, Like, Comment, and Subscribe!!! Noah IG: lord_weller11 Moishe house IG: moishehouse_vegas David Montalvo IG: yaakovmuniz5249 Snapchat: takeonepassit TikTok: Yaakov28 Follow us on Spotify and google podcast Contact us: theoutlettoreality@gmail.com

In this episode Lance and Jacklyn talk about Communes.  Jacklyn shares her own expenses living in an Artist's Collective and little background on the Kitbutz culture in Israel.  Lance shares the pros and benefits of communal living and why, despite all of the benefits, he prefers his own  space.They talk about the contenders in the tournament of champions, a little Michigan/Bucs  chat, and comedian Christina Pazsitzky's special, Mom Genes, on Netflix.Enjoy!

Larry Gast is the VP of Development at Moishe House International, a nonprofit that creates meaningful, welcoming communities for Jewish adults in a post-college world. Larry joins Cause & Purpose to discuss how he's infused an entrepreneurial spirit into every one of his roles, from working with large organizations like the JDC to ones that closely resemble startups. He has a wealth of insights that can be used for your organization, no matter your size or mission.

Dreams do come true! We had an incredible time deciphering dreams, joking about job titles, and seeking out how service learning and leadership can impact our lives. It was wonderful to connect with one of our “superfans” Jessica Herrmann, Director of Jewish Service Learning at Moishe House, and to hear how challenging experiences can shape us, even when we're not entirely sure that we're ready to face them. Looking to learn more about how you can make a difference? Wondering how service learning opportunities can be found in Moishe House and elsewhere? Well pinch yourself and look no further—this episode helps us wake up to the world around us. We also welcome Leah Nussbaum, 5th year rabbinical student and erev rabbi as our Q&A guest. Find us on social media: Facebook: @DrinkingandDrashing Instagram: @DrinkingandDrashing Show the love with some Drinking and Drashing: Torah with a Twist merchandise at store.drinkinganddrashing.com, and don't forget to subscribe and give us a rating on Apple Podcasts—it's a great way to help our show grow! Edited by Kate Griffin

Alexandra Corwin is native Chicagoan rooted in her Jewish, Ashkenazi, Peruvian, and Quechua heritages. A graduate of DePaul University and Harvard University's graduate school of education, where she also received the selective Urban Scholars Award, Alexandra is a former Avodah Justice Fellow, JewV'Nation Fellow, Moishe House resident, 7th and 9th grade teacher, instructor at the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College, and Teach for America director. Today, Alexandra is the President of Continued Learning Group LLC where she leads diversity, equity and inclusion audits for nonprofit organizations and small businesses. Tune in to hear Alexandra's experience with reclaiming her Ashkenazi and Quechua heritages, and how her grandmothers--her abuelita and bubbe--taught her to love without borders. 

Information about the Upcoming Retreat!***Reserve Your Spot Today***Apply by clicking this link belowhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSex8Ve2nHHdpjwmbd7_Y3n_yKkYRV3dKoyGG0d5PrfkJpGDxg/viewform Are you 22-32? Do you want to enhance your Jewish practice? Does a weekend retreat sound refreshing?Come to our Jewish retreat and experience the magic of Shabbat as we connect to HaShem and with our Jewish brothers and sisters.This retreat is co- sponsored by Moishe House and Shevet Kollot. Your host is Katriel De Witt and our special guests are Reb Tuvia & his wife.The Illumination of the Beit Mikdash is our theme, where we will explore the elements of our personal practice within Judaism for a meaningful experience.  What will we explore? Jewish meditation, Jewish astrology, prayer and study through a Kabbalistic approach, and much more…How can I join? Please contact Katriel De Witt at 727.967.4540 preferably by text.How much does it cost? A donation of $18 (18 represents Chai = Life)What will this include lodging, food, great connection with HaShem and friends, learning, and more… ***Update*** Location for the Retreat!!https://campdeclan.com ***If you would like a chance to lead your own retreat check out this link below***http://www.moishehouse.org/retreatology 

This week I talk to Craig Wasserman, who is one half of the new Moishe House Pod that has recently started in Minneapolis. We talk about what brought him here this summer, his past Moishe House experiences, and what this pod has been up to in its first couple months, on this week's Who The Folk?! Podcast.

We sit down with Dr. Mira Neshama Niculescu and discuss her journey through Zen meditation to Jewish meditation, her studies on the JuBu phenomenon and the incredible work she does teach Jewish meditation worldwide. (38:41) Is when the meditation begins Dr. Mira Neshama Niculescu is a Paris -born scholar and teacher of Jewish spirituality and meditation. She received her Doctorate in Sociology of Religion from the Ecole de Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales in Paris and is a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and at the Center for Hebrew and Jewish Studies in Oxford. A former Arts Fellow from the Drisha Institute of Jewish Education and a certified Experiential Jewish Educator from the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies as a Yesod European Leader Fellow, she currently learns Torah as a rabbinic fellow at Beit Midrash Har'El in Jerusalem. A certified Jewish Mindfulness Teacher from the Institute for Jewish Spirituality, she teaches Torah and Jewish meditation for Or HaLev, Applied Jewish Spirituality, Romemu, IJS, Moishe House, and at various institutions in Europe and in the United States. https://www.miraneshama.com/ www.orhalev.net https://www.appliedjewishspirituality.org/experiencing-jewish-meditation https://romemu.org/about/yeshiva/ https://www.jewishspirituality.org/ https://www.friendsofroots.net/  

ASK THE RABBI Rabbi E had the honor of hosting an open and honest Q&A - Ask The Rabbi - with Moishe House In this episode: 0:38: What's the deal with all these Jewish experiences on campus? 5:22: Does the Torah discriminate against non-Jews? 11:42: Why are there certain interpersonal commandments that only apply between Jewish people and not non-Jewish people? 17:15: Why does the Torah refer to Gods finger, hand etc. if God is not a physical being? 19:22: Looking at all the bad things that happened to the world it seems that God has abandoned us. How should we looks at this? 27:10 How can we make bad things stop happening to us? 40:21: What is our role in dealing with COVID and other challenges? Want to learn more? Follow @your.rabbi on Instagram!

ABOUT THIS CLASS: Mitzvot are oftentimes understood as outward-facing actions, but doing the internal work to develop one's middot, or character traits, is equally a mitzvah we are called to fulfill. The Torah, both in law and narrative, has much to teach us about cultivating a healthy personality of Humility, Patience, Gratitude, Order, and more. In this series – inspired by the works of Rabbi David Jaffe and Alan Morinis – we will journey through a number of the core character traits, study their appearances in canonical Jewish works, and explore practical ways of becoming better citizens, family members, and friends through the practice of Mussar. Class 9 discusses the trait "Bechirah". ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Originally from Los Angeles (where he was a successful child actor), Rabbi Loren Berman is the East Coast and Mid-Atlantic Regional Jewish Educator for Moishe House and an Outreach and Engagement Associate at Sefaria. Previously, he was the supervisor of High Holidays programming at Riker's Island Correctional Facility and a former teacher of Torah in a rural Jewish village in Ghana through the Kulanu Teaching Fellowship. During rabbinical school, Loren Berman completed a unit of Clinical Pastoral Education at Mount Sinai Hospital, and interned at the Hunter College Hillel and with Rabbi Uri Topolosky at Kehilat Pardes in Rockville, Maryland. He also participated in a number of rabbinic leadership fellowships through JOIN for Justice, the 92nd Street Y, AIPAC, and the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America. Loren Berman received rabbinic ordination from Yeshivat Chovevei Torah, a B.A. in Psychology from Columbia University, and a B.A. in Talmud & Rabbinics from the Jewish Theological Seminary. Over the years, his education has also taken him to Pardes, Drisha, Yeshivat Hadar, and Yeshivat Har Etzion. In his spare time, Loren enjoys exercise and martial arts, travel, and experimenting in the kitchen. DONATE: http://www.bit.ly/1NmpbsP​​​​​​​ For podcasts of VBM lectures, GO HERE: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/learning-library/ https://www.facebook.com/valleybeitmi...​ Become a member today, starting at just $18 per month! Click the link to see our membership options: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member/

ABOUT THIS CLASS: Mitzvot are oftentimes understood as outward-facing actions, but doing the internal work to develop one’s middot, or character traits, is equally a mitzvah we are called to fulfill. The Torah, both in law and narrative, has much to teach us about cultivating a healthy personality of Humility, Patience, Gratitude, Order, and more. In this series – inspired by the works of Rabbi David Jaffe and Alan Morinis – we will journey through a number of the core character traits, study their appearances in canonical Jewish works, and explore practical ways of becoming better citizens, family members, and friends through the practice of Mussar. Class 9 discusses the trait "Bitachon". ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Originally from Los Angeles (where he was a successful child actor), Rabbi Loren Berman is the East Coast and Mid-Atlantic Regional Jewish Educator for Moishe House and an Outreach and Engagement Associate at Sefaria. Previously, he was the supervisor of High Holidays programming at Riker’s Island Correctional Facility and a former teacher of Torah in a rural Jewish village in Ghana through the Kulanu Teaching Fellowship. During rabbinical school, Loren Berman completed a unit of Clinical Pastoral Education at Mount Sinai Hospital, and interned at the Hunter College Hillel and with Rabbi Uri Topolosky at Kehilat Pardes in Rockville, Maryland. He also participated in a number of rabbinic leadership fellowships through JOIN for Justice, the 92nd Street Y, AIPAC, and the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America. Loren Berman received rabbinic ordination from Yeshivat Chovevei Torah, a B.A. in Psychology from Columbia University, and a B.A. in Talmud & Rabbinics from the Jewish Theological Seminary. Over the years, his education has also taken him to Pardes, Drisha, Yeshivat Hadar, and Yeshivat Har Etzion. In his spare time, Loren enjoys exercise and martial arts, travel, and experimenting in the kitchen. DONATE: http://www.bit.ly/1NmpbsP​​​​​​​ For podcasts of VBM lectures, GO HERE: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/learning-library/ https://www.facebook.com/valleybeitmi...​ Become a member today, starting at just $18 per month! Click the link to see our membership options: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member/

ABOUT THIS CLASS: Mitzvot are oftentimes understood as outward-facing actions, but doing the internal work to develop one’s middot, or character traits, is equally a mitzvah we are called to fulfill. The Torah, both in law and narrative, has much to teach us about cultivating a healthy personality of Humility, Patience, Gratitude, Order, and more. In this series – inspired by the works of Rabbi David Jaffe and Alan Morinis – we will journey through a number of the core character traits, study their appearances in canonical Jewish works, and explore practical ways of becoming better citizens, family members, and friends through the practice of Mussar. Class 8 discusses the trait "Savlanut". ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Originally from Los Angeles (where he was a successful child actor), Rabbi Loren Berman is the East Coast and Mid-Atlantic Regional Jewish Educator for Moishe House and an Outreach and Engagement Associate at Sefaria. Previously, he was the supervisor of High Holidays programming at Riker’s Island Correctional Facility and a former teacher of Torah in a rural Jewish village in Ghana through the Kulanu Teaching Fellowship. During rabbinical school, Loren Berman completed a unit of Clinical Pastoral Education at Mount Sinai Hospital, and interned at the Hunter College Hillel and with Rabbi Uri Topolosky at Kehilat Pardes in Rockville, Maryland. He also participated in a number of rabbinic leadership fellowships through JOIN for Justice, the 92nd Street Y, AIPAC, and the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America. Loren Berman received rabbinic ordination from Yeshivat Chovevei Torah, a B.A. in Psychology from Columbia University, and a B.A. in Talmud & Rabbinics from the Jewish Theological Seminary. Over the years, his education has also taken him to Pardes, Drisha, Yeshivat Hadar, and Yeshivat Har Etzion. In his spare time, Loren enjoys exercise and martial arts, travel, and experimenting in the kitchen. DONATE: http://www.bit.ly/1NmpbsP​​​​​​​ For podcasts of VBM lectures, GO HERE: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/learning-library/ https://www.facebook.com/valleybeitmi...​ Become a member today, starting at just $18 per month! Click the link to see our membership options: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member/

ABOUT THIS CLASS: Mitzvot are oftentimes understood as outward-facing actions, but doing the internal work to develop one’s middot, or character traits, is equally a mitzvah we are called to fulfill. The Torah, both in law and narrative, has much to teach us about cultivating a healthy personality of Humility, Patience, Gratitude, Order, and more. In this series – inspired by the works of Rabbi David Jaffe and Alan Morinis – we will journey through a number of the core character traits, study their appearances in canonical Jewish works, and explore practical ways of becoming better citizens, family members, and friends through the practice of Mussar. Class 7 discusses the trait "Savlanut". ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Originally from Los Angeles (where he was a successful child actor), Rabbi Loren Berman is the East Coast and Mid-Atlantic Regional Jewish Educator for Moishe House and an Outreach and Engagement Associate at Sefaria. Previously, he was the supervisor of High Holidays programming at Riker’s Island Correctional Facility and a former teacher of Torah in a rural Jewish village in Ghana through the Kulanu Teaching Fellowship. During rabbinical school, Loren Berman completed a unit of Clinical Pastoral Education at Mount Sinai Hospital, and interned at the Hunter College Hillel and with Rabbi Uri Topolosky at Kehilat Pardes in Rockville, Maryland. He also participated in a number of rabbinic leadership fellowships through JOIN for Justice, the 92nd Street Y, AIPAC, and the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America. Loren Berman received rabbinic ordination from Yeshivat Chovevei Torah, a B.A. in Psychology from Columbia University, and a B.A. in Talmud & Rabbinics from the Jewish Theological Seminary. Over the years, his education has also taken him to Pardes, Drisha, Yeshivat Hadar, and Yeshivat Har Etzion. In his spare time, Loren enjoys exercise and martial arts, travel, and experimenting in the kitchen. DONATE: http://www.bit.ly/1NmpbsP​​​​​​​ For podcasts of VBM lectures, GO HERE: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/learning-library/ https://www.facebook.com/valleybeitmi...​ Become a member today, starting at just $18 per month! Click the link to see our membership options: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member/

ABOUT THIS CLASS: Mitzvot are oftentimes understood as outward-facing actions, but doing the internal work to develop one’s middot, or character traits, is equally a mitzvah we are called to fulfill. The Torah, both in law and narrative, has much to teach us about cultivating a healthy personality of Humility, Patience, Gratitude, Order, and more. In this series – inspired by the works of Rabbi David Jaffe and Alan Morinis – we will journey through a number of the core character traits, study their appearances in canonical Jewish works, and explore practical ways of becoming better citizens, family members, and friends through the practice of Mussar. Class 6 discusses the trait "Chesed". ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Originally from Los Angeles (where he was a successful child actor), Rabbi Loren Berman is the East Coast and Mid-Atlantic Regional Jewish Educator for Moishe House and an Outreach and Engagement Associate at Sefaria. Previously, he was the supervisor of High Holidays programming at Riker’s Island Correctional Facility and a former teacher of Torah in a rural Jewish village in Ghana through the Kulanu Teaching Fellowship. During rabbinical school, Loren Berman completed a unit of Clinical Pastoral Education at Mount Sinai Hospital, and interned at the Hunter College Hillel and with Rabbi Uri Topolosky at Kehilat Pardes in Rockville, Maryland. He also participated in a number of rabbinic leadership fellowships through JOIN for Justice, the 92nd Street Y, AIPAC, and the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America. Loren Berman received rabbinic ordination from Yeshivat Chovevei Torah, a B.A. in Psychology from Columbia University, and a B.A. in Talmud & Rabbinics from the Jewish Theological Seminary. Over the years, his education has also taken him to Pardes, Drisha, Yeshivat Hadar, and Yeshivat Har Etzion. In his spare time, Loren enjoys exercise and martial arts, travel, and experimenting in the kitchen. DONATE: http://www.bit.ly/1NmpbsP​​​​​​​ For podcasts of VBM lectures, GO HERE: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/learning-library/ https://www.facebook.com/valleybeitmi...​ Become a member today, starting at just $18 per month! Click the link to see our membership options: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member/

ABOUT THIS CLASS: Mitzvot are oftentimes understood as outward-facing actions, but doing the internal work to develop one’s middot, or character traits, is equally a mitzvah we are called to fulfill. The Torah, both in law and narrative, has much to teach us about cultivating a healthy personality of Humility, Patience, Gratitude, Order, and more. In this series – inspired by the works of Rabbi David Jaffe and Alan Morinis – we will journey through a number of the core character traits, study their appearances in canonical Jewish works, and explore practical ways of becoming better citizens, family members, and friends through the practice of Mussar. Class 5 discusses the trait "Kavod". ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Originally from Los Angeles (where he was a successful child actor), Loren is the East Coast and Mid-Atlantic Regional Jewish Educator for Moishe House and an Outreach and Engagement Associate at Sefaria. Previously, he was the supervisor of High Holidays programming at Riker’s Island Correctional Facility and a former teacher of Torah in a rural Jewish village in Ghana through the Kulanu Teaching Fellowship. During rabbinical school, Loren completed a unit of Clinical Pastoral Education at Mount Sinai Hospital, and interned at the Hunter College Hillel and with Rabbi Uri Topolosky at Kehilat Pardes in Rockville, Maryland. He also participated in a number of rabbinic leadership fellowships through JOIN for Justice, the 92nd Street Y, AIPAC, and the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America. Loren received rabbinic ordination from Yeshivat Chovevei Torah, a B.A. in Psychology from Columbia University, and a B.A. in Talmud & Rabbinics from the Jewish Theological Seminary. Over the years, his education has also taken him to Pardes, Drisha, Yeshivat Hadar, and Yeshivat Har Etzion. In his spare time, Loren enjoys exercise and martial arts, travel, and experimenting in the kitchen. DONATE: http://www.bit.ly/1NmpbsP​​​​​​​ For podcasts of VBM lectures, GO HERE: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/learning-library/ https://www.facebook.com/valleybeitmi...​ Become a member today, starting at just $18 per month! Click the link to see our membership options: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member/

ABOUT THIS CLASS: Mitzvot are oftentimes understood as outward-facing actions, but doing the internal work to develop one’s middot, or character traits, is equally a mitzvah we are called to fulfill. The Torah, both in law and narrative, has much to teach us about cultivating a healthy personality of Humility, Patience, Gratitude, Order, and more. In this series – inspired by the works of Rabbi David Jaffe and Alan Morinis – we will journey through a number of the core character traits, study their appearances in canonical Jewish works, and explore practical ways of becoming better citizens, family members, and friends through the practice of Mussar. Class 4 discusses the trait "Zerizut". ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Originally from Los Angeles (where he was a successful child actor), Loren is the East Coast and Mid-Atlantic Regional Jewish Educator for Moishe House and an Outreach and Engagement Associate at Sefaria. Previously, he was the supervisor of High Holidays programming at Riker’s Island Correctional Facility and a former teacher of Torah in a rural Jewish village in Ghana through the Kulanu Teaching Fellowship. During rabbinical school, Loren completed a unit of Clinical Pastoral Education at Mount Sinai Hospital, and interned at the Hunter College Hillel and with Rabbi Uri Topolosky at Kehilat Pardes in Rockville, Maryland. He also participated in a number of rabbinic leadership fellowships through JOIN for Justice, the 92nd Street Y, AIPAC, and the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America. Loren received rabbinic ordination from Yeshivat Chovevei Torah, a B.A. in Psychology from Columbia University, and a B.A. in Talmud & Rabbinics from the Jewish Theological Seminary. Over the years, his education has also taken him to Pardes, Drisha, Yeshivat Hadar, and Yeshivat Har Etzion. In his spare time, Loren enjoys exercise and martial arts, travel, and experimenting in the kitchen. DONATE: http://www.bit.ly/1NmpbsP​​​​​​​ For podcasts of VBM lectures, GO HERE: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/learning-library/ https://www.facebook.com/valleybeitmi...​ Become a member today, starting at just $18 per month! Click the link to see our membership options: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member/

In this episode, we talk with female boxer, Yana Tolmacheva, about how she shows up as a fighter in every element of her life (not just in the ring). Grab a notepad because Yana will leave you with inspiration and motivation you will want to keep with you! Yana describes herself as a "badass with a good heart". Yana works out of New York City, as Senior Director at Moishe House, a nonprofit focused on community building for young adult Jews. Yana oversees the global RSJ (Russian-speaking Jewish) department. When she’s not at work, you can find Yana at the boxing gym preparing for her next match. She has been actively fighting in competitions for the past 3 years and is the NYC Champion for 2 prestigious tournaments in 2019. Yana brings her fighting spirit to everything she does. Yana earned her B.A. in psychology from Hunter College and is a graduate of the Hornstein Program at Brandeis University, receiving her MBA in nonprofit management and M.A. in Jewish professional leadership. Prior to Moishe House, Yana worked at the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Boston, managing the sister city partnership between Boston and Dnepropetrovsk. Yana is an avid traveler, having lived in Argentina and Israel and traveled to several countries from Romania to Rwanda. Connect with Yana: IG: yana.tolmacheva https://www.yanatolmacheva.com/ Facebook: Yana Tolmacheva or https://www.facebook.com/yanka378 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wethewomenmedia/support

ABOUT THIS CLASS: Mitzvot are oftentimes understood as outward-facing actions, but doing the internal work to develop one’s middot, or character traits, is equally a mitzvah we are called to fulfill. The Torah, both in law and narrative, has much to teach us about cultivating a healthy personality of Humility, Patience, Gratitude, Order, and more. In this series – inspired by the works of Rabbi David Jaffe and Alan Morinis – we will journey through a number of the core character traits, study their appearances in canonical Jewish works, and explore practical ways of becoming better citizens, family members, and friends through the practice of Mussar. Class 3 discusses the trait "Hakarat HaTov". ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Originally from Los Angeles (where he was a successful child actor), Loren is the East Coast and Mid-Atlantic Regional Jewish Educator for Moishe House and an Outreach and Engagement Associate at Sefaria. Previously, he was the supervisor of High Holidays programming at Riker’s Island Correctional Facility and a former teacher of Torah in a rural Jewish village in Ghana through the Kulanu Teaching Fellowship. During rabbinical school, Loren completed a unit of Clinical Pastoral Education at Mount Sinai Hospital, and interned at the Hunter College Hillel and with Rabbi Uri Topolosky at Kehilat Pardes in Rockville, Maryland. He also participated in a number of rabbinic leadership fellowships through JOIN for Justice, the 92nd Street Y, AIPAC, and the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America. Loren received rabbinic ordination from Yeshivat Chovevei Torah, a B.A. in Psychology from Columbia University, and a B.A. in Talmud & Rabbinics from the Jewish Theological Seminary. Over the years, his education has also taken him to Pardes, Drisha, Yeshivat Hadar, and Yeshivat Har Etzion. In his spare time, Loren enjoys exercise and martial arts, travel, and experimenting in the kitchen. DONATE: http://www.bit.ly/1NmpbsP​​​​​​​ For podcasts of VBM lectures, GO HERE: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/learning-library/ https://www.facebook.com/valleybeitmi...​ Become a member today, starting at just $18 per month! Click the link to see our membership options: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member/

ABOUT THIS CLASS: Mitzvot are oftentimes understood as outward-facing actions, but doing the internal work to develop one’s middot, or character traits, is equally a mitzvah we are called to fulfill. The Torah, both in law and narrative, has much to teach us about cultivating a healthy personality of Humility, Patience, Gratitude, Order, and more. In this series – inspired by the works of Rabbi David Jaffe and Alan Morinis – we will journey through a number of the core character traits, study their appearances in canonical Jewish works, and explore practical ways of becoming better citizens, family members, and friends through the practice of Mussar. Class 2 discusses the trait "Anavah and Humility". ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Originally from Los Angeles (where he was a successful child actor), Loren is the East Coast and Mid-Atlantic Regional Jewish Educator for Moishe House and an Outreach and Engagement Associate at Sefaria. Previously, he was the supervisor of High Holidays programming at Riker’s Island Correctional Facility and a former teacher of Torah in a rural Jewish village in Ghana through the Kulanu Teaching Fellowship. During rabbinical school, Loren completed a unit of Clinical Pastoral Education at Mount Sinai Hospital, and interned at the Hunter College Hillel and with Rabbi Uri Topolosky at Kehilat Pardes in Rockville, Maryland. He also participated in a number of rabbinic leadership fellowships through JOIN for Justice, the 92nd Street Y, AIPAC, and the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America. Loren received rabbinic ordination from Yeshivat Chovevei Torah, a B.A. in Psychology from Columbia University, and a B.A. in Talmud & Rabbinics from the Jewish Theological Seminary. Over the years, his education has also taken him to Pardes, Drisha, Yeshivat Hadar, and Yeshivat Har Etzion. In his spare time, Loren enjoys exercise and martial arts, travel, and experimenting in the kitchen. DONATE: http://www.bit.ly/1NmpbsP​​​​​​​ For podcasts of VBM lectures, GO HERE: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/learning-library/ https://www.facebook.com/valleybeitmi...​ Become a member today, starting at just $18 per month! Click the link to see our membership options: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member/

ABOUT THIS CLASS: Mitzvot are oftentimes understood as outward-facing actions, but doing the internal work to develop one’s middot, or character traits, is equally a mitzvah we are called to fulfill. The Torah, both in law and narrative, has much to teach us about cultivating a healthy personality of Humility, Patience, Gratitude, Order, and more. In this series – inspired by the works of Rabbi David Jaffe and Alan Morinis – we will journey through a number of the core character traits, study their appearances in canonical Jewish works, and explore practical ways of becoming better citizens, family members, and friends through the practice of Mussar. ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Originally from Los Angeles (where he was a successful child actor), Loren is the East Coast and Mid-Atlantic Regional Jewish Educator for Moishe House and an Outreach and Engagement Associate at Sefaria. Previously, he was the supervisor of High Holidays programming at Riker’s Island Correctional Facility and a former teacher of Torah in a rural Jewish village in Ghana through the Kulanu Teaching Fellowship. During rabbinical school, Loren completed a unit of Clinical Pastoral Education at Mount Sinai Hospital, and interned at the Hunter College Hillel and with Rabbi Uri Topolosky at Kehilat Pardes in Rockville, Maryland. He also participated in a number of rabbinic leadership fellowships through JOIN for Justice, the 92nd Street Y, AIPAC, and the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America. Loren received rabbinic ordination from Yeshivat Chovevei Torah, a B.A. in Psychology from Columbia University, and a B.A. in Talmud & Rabbinics from the Jewish Theological Seminary. Over the years, his education has also taken him to Pardes, Drisha, Yeshivat Hadar, and Yeshivat Har Etzion. In his spare time, Loren enjoys exercise and martial arts, travel, and experimenting in the kitchen. DONATE: http://www.bit.ly/1NmpbsP​​​​​​​ For podcasts of VBM lectures, GO HERE: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/learning-library/ https://www.facebook.com/valleybeitmi...​ Become a member today, starting at just $18 per month! Click the link to see our membership options: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member/

In the latest episode of "Search for Meaning," Rabbi Yoshi speaks with Moishe House's Chief Program Officer Tiffany Harris about building Jewish community and identity at any age, her time living and working in Israel, and about growing up Black and Jewish in America.

    Hana, Eliška a Eduard sú traja mladí rezidenti Moishe Housu. V pražskom byte medzinárodnej mimovládnej organizácie organizujú šabatové večery, kvízy či havdalové párty a vedú bohatý spoločenský život. Mirek Tóda sa pýta na ich vzťah k judaizmu, aj na skúsenosti s tzv. židovskou pubertou.  

In our season finale, we look at philanthropy as an avenue for young people to consider for activating their potential to uplift vulnerable community members locally and globally. This is a chance to challenge the belief we hear inside and outside RSJ circles that RSJs "don't do philanthropy." JDC Board Member Ed Mermelstein and Moishe House's Senior Director of RSJ Projects, Yana Tolmacheva share insights. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/notyourbabushka/message

Mark is delighted to welcome Rabbi Brandon Bernstein to the podcast today. Having grown up in Palmdale, California, Brandon received a BA in Comparative Literature from the University of California, Berkeley, and rabbinical ordination from the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in New York. He has served as the Campus Rabbi at Northwestern Hillel, and is currently the Director of Jewish Learning at Moishe House. He has chosen Genesis 4:1-12, the story of Cain and Abel, to discuss with Mark today. Their conversation describes the events in this very important story, and touches on numerous lessons that it imparts along the way. Their exploration looks at topics such as the most important lesson in the Torah, the examples of polygamy and the interpretations of dreams within the Torah, sibling rivalry, Cain’s sin and the nature of sin itself, the indispensability of philosophy and interpretation, and the reason for the absence of words to be found in the text when Cain apparently speaks to Abel before killing him. Taking responsibility for others, Cain’s punishment and the tragedy of ‘what will never be’ as a result of his actions, and the highest commandment in Judaism are all examined as well, before Brandon concludes the episode by sharing the lessons he has learned about humankind. Woven throughout their far-reaching discussion are the many ways these lessons and topics relate to life today, and you will undoubtedly find yourself caught up in the extensive level of knowledge, enthusiasm, and passion prevalent in this ‘fascinating discussion about so many subjects emanating from the great story of Cain and Abel’. Episode Highlights: · Brandon’s summary of the passage and its meaning for him · One of the most important lessons of the Torah · Polygamy in the Torah · Sibling rivalry · Cain’s sin · Sin as distancing yourself from God · The indispensability of philosophy and interpretation · Dream interpretations in the Torah · Interpreting Cain’s lack of words toward Abel · Taking responsibility for others · Cain’s punishment · The tragedy of what will never be due to Cain’s actions · The highest commandment in Judaism · The lessons about humankind that Brandon has learned Quotes: “We constantly see these narratives where they just seem to be poking at the established rules.” “Every time we see polygamy in the Torah, it’s a complete disaster.” “Abel is probably the guy we want to be in a certain way…the reality is we’re all Cain, we’re all ones of substance.” “You have the choice, Cain, you could be doing good things or bad things.” “Our interpretations are going to have massively important consequences.” “Realizing that you are a supporting character in someone else’s dream – that’s self-awareness…essentially, we’re all Abel to each other.” “If you treat the world as though the people around you are just passing by and don’t matter, you are likely to find sin crouching at your door like Cain did.” “It’s not about me, it’s about other people.” “Of course, you are your brother’s keeper.” “He is caught up in protecting his reputation, rather than owning his deeds.” “He’s a total narcissist…it’s a sin of character, which may be the worst kind of sin.” “We will follow what we do.” “You could have been better than your brother, instead you’re worse than your father.” “Earth right now has the potential to be Heaven or Hell for us.” “We need to detach from that ego.” “Everybody has as much complexity of thought, as much depth of character, as much, you know, just so much going on inside them as you do.” Genesis 4:1-12 - https://www.sefaria.org/Genesis.4.1-12?lang=en&with=all&lang2=en Links: The Rabbi’s Husband homepage: http://therabbishusband.com/ Mark’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/markgerson?lang=en

David Cygielman, founder and CEO of Moishe House, is Mark’s guest on the podcast today. David has been a non-profit innovator since high school when he started ‘Feed the Need’, a nationally recognized homeless feeding organization, and, in 2006, he helped establish Moishe House to be part of building something that would have a real impact on the global Jewish community and beyond. The passage he has chosen to discuss is one which Mark would never have known existed otherwise, Ecclesiastes Rabbah 7:7. They begin with David describing the origins of Moishe House and the work it continues to do today, and then moving on to summarizing the passage and the reasons why he chose it. He and Mark then explore the lessons the passage teaches, how it is manifest in the world today, and how its wisdom is applicable to Moishe House residents and other young people. As with all guests, David draws the episode to a close by offering the lessons he has learned about mankind. This is a passage whose very theme of continuing to learn and gain wisdom by surrounding yourself with others who will share their ideas and knowledge with you, constitutes a brilliant example of the importance and value of not just this episode, but of the entire Rabbi’s Husband podcast series as a whole. Episode Highlights: Moishe House What happens in the passage and why David chose it The lessons the passage teaches How this passage is manifest in today’s world The wisdom of this passage for Moishe House residents and other young people The lessons the David has learned about mankind Quotes: “In addition to being roommates and having full-time jobs or being in graduate school, they’re turning their homes into community centers.” “They should be coming to him, because he was the best student.” “He had forgotten even the simple stuff.” “It’s that humility to be humble and to be with the people that you surround yourself with, is what matters much more than where you physically are.” “If you stay on vacation, the life as you know it will disintegrate.” “It’s actually the work and the stress that is the meaning.” “It’s who you’re with rather than where you are…it’s a deeply important Jewish teaching.” “You cannot retire, you must rewire.” “It’s the atmosphere you create that is paramount to the outcome that you’re going to have much more so than the physical space.” “It’s more about their practice than it is about their denomination.” “Maybe the key to happiness is having low expectations.” “When you give people the opportunity to be really fully responsible for their own success or failure, they will do incredibly well.” Ecclesiastes Rabbah Rabbi Yochanan had five disciples, and as long as he lived they sat before him. When he died, they went to Yavneh. Rabbi Elazar ben Arach, however, joined his wife at Dyomset, a place of good water and beautiful scenery. He waited for them to come to him but they didn't. When they didn't come, he wanted to go to them, but his wife did not let him. "Who needs who" she asked. "They need me" he answered. She said to him: "In the case of a food container and mice, does the food go to the mice or do the mice go to the food?" He listened to her, and remained there until he forgot his learning. After a while they came and asked him "Which is better to eat along with a 'relish,' wheat bread or barley bread?" But he couldn't answer. Links: The Rabbi’s Husband homepage: http://therabbishusband.com/ Mark’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/markgerson?lang=en

Talk about impressive! In our conversation with Tiffany Harris we discuss all things career, relationships and, of course, Jewishness! Tiffany Harris is the new Chief Program Officer for Moishe House. Prior to this role, Tiffany worked as a cloud technologist at Amazon Web Services (AWS). Before Amazon, Tiffany served as Peace Corps Headquarters’ Public Affairs Specialist. She was a Resident of Moishe House in Washington DC, and sat on Moishe House's international board of directors as the Resident representative. Tiffany was a founding member of Shalom Corps (Peace Corps’ Jewish Employee Resource Group), one of the founding members of Peace Corps’ Diversity Board, and she sat on the Chief of Staff’s Diversity Governance Council. Tiffany has served on a number of boards and in advisory roles in the Jewish community. She has more than 10 years of international relations and community organizing experience, and in 2020, the National Peace Corps Association honored Tiffany on its decennial 40 under 40 list. In her spare time, she enjoys running through Washington DC’s Rock Creek Park, biking around the city, international travel, politics, and podcasts. Connect with Tiffany on Instagram: @tattyfoes --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wethewomenmedia/support

Ft. Tiffany Harris, Chief Program Officer of Moishe House and star of Buzzfeed's Relationshipped (part 3).  

Ft. Tiffany Harris, Chief Program Officer of Moishe House and star of Buzzfeed's Relationshipped (part 1).  

Ft. Tiffany Harris, Chief Program Officer of Moishe House and star of Buzzfeed's Relationshipped (part 2).  

In this episode we meet Tiffany Harris, a racial justice activist who's the Chief Program Officer at Moishe House, and also the Founder of You Don't Look Jewish. Originally from Seattle, Tiffany has lived and worked in France, Switzerland, Israel, Jordan, Morocco, and now Washington DC. She's an avid traveler with 89 countries visited and is a Taglit (Formerly Birthright Israel) Fellow who sits on multiple boards in the Jewish community. She shares with us her story growing up both Black and Jewish in America (4:00), we talk about Jewish cultures around the world in the Afro diaspora (29:00), plus some of the recent and not so recent misunderstandings between the Black and Jewish communities (49:25). Guest: Tiffany HarrisMoishe House (@moishehouse)Big Chune: Soul For Real - Candy Rain / Keith Sweat - Twisted

What differentiates those who grow quickly in their career vs. those who do not? What is the startup space like? Is the startup space really what we think it is? Find out in Margarita's conversation with Simona Gilman, Director of Marketing at GNS Healthcare. GNS Healthcare is an AI-driven technology startup uncovering the drivers of disease. Having spent her career in the startup space, Simona also advises pre-seed startups on navigating their marketing strategy. Raised in Boston by way of Russia and Israel she has been an active member of the Boston Jewish community through Moishe House, the Jewish Arts Collaborative, and RememberUs.org, a non-profit running Holocaust and genocide education programs locally and in Ukraine. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wethewomenmedia/support

Welcome to episode # 66 of Fraternity Foodie! Today we have with us Alyssa Gorenberg, housing board member for Delta Phi Epsilon sorority, and an alum of the University of Michigan. We talk to Alyssa about why she chose the University of Michigan, why Delta Phi Epsilon and Hillel are so important to her, what is Moishe House, what makes the Delta-Eta chapter of Delta Phi Epsilon so successful, advice for recruitment, how initiation has evolved during COVID-19, what the National Housing Corporation can do for the sorority, how to attract more quality alumnae, and what we should be doing in cases of anti-semitism or racism on college campuses. We even find out Alyssa's favorite restaurant in Chicago. You'll love it! Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C50NdoGwcYI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C50NdoGwcYI

Sheltering at home has helped me to realize the great need for connection to each other. This pandemic is the perfect time to introduce Bridges 613 and start regular podcasts. The main reason for Bridges 613 is to dispel the concerns that the American Jewish community is at risk. I recall the strong response in the community when the Pew Report came out in 2013. The Report concluded that Jewish Millennials aren't joining Jewish institutions and synagogue. It also noted that, despite everything, they are proud to be Jewish. Studies by the United Jewish Appeal in New York and The Barna Group have shown that Jewish millennials are searching new ways to connect to Judaism. Over the past 20 plus years, organizations formed that fulfill this need. Today millennials and other generations connect Jewishly in was that are revolutionary and transformative. These organizations focus on providing deep meaning and purpose and are inclusive. They do away with barriers to entry for people who have felt unwelcomed in the past. In the first episode of The Bridging Connections Podcast, you will hear Brianna Greenspan and I chat about why I started Bridges 613. I highlight a few of the trailblazing organizations. I hope to show case these and many more in the episodes to come.The organizations mentioned in Episode 1 are:1.    Moishe House- provides vibrant Jewish community for young adults by supporting leaders in their 20's as they create meaningful home-based Jewish experiences for themselves and their peers.2.    At The Well – connects women to body, soul, and community through wellness education and Jewish spirituality.3.    ChiTribe's-  goal is to make Chicago Jewish life more transparent and accessible to a modern Jewish community. 4.    Svivah's – mission is:  Inspiring, supporting, connecting and celebrating Jewish womanhoodSupport the show (https://www.bridges613.org/donate)

Quando a gente chega naquela faixa dos 20 e tantos anos, começa a pensar em morar sozinho. O problema é que o capitalismo é horrível e, por questões financeiras, nem sempre isso é possível. Hoje, vamos falar sobre um projeto que permite que jovens judeus se juntem para morar sozinhos e, ao mesmo tempo, criem um espaço comunitário judaico. A Moishe House é uma organização internacional sem fins lucrativos. Os espaços servem como, além de casa, centros para a jovens adultos da comunidade. A primeira casa dessas chegou a São Paulo em 2019. A instituição é subsidiada e os moradores ainda ganham dinheiro para fazer os eventos. O ‘E eu com isso?’ é o podcast do IBI, o Instituto Brasil-Israel, e falamos sobre comunidade judaica, judaísmo, Israel e outros temas. A gente recebe no episódio de hoje duas jovens que moram na Moishe House em São Paulo, a advogada Michelle Mohrer e a engenheira Clarice Knijnik.

For more information on millennials and religion:https://www.pewforum.org/religious-landscape-study/generational-cohort/younger-millennial/ https://www.pewforum.org/2010/02/17/religion-among-the-millennials/https://www.rewire.org/our-future/millennials-making-sense-religion/ Growing up is hard, now try to put a label on it… Isabel Lahn-Schroeder and Sage Rosenthal are two recent college graduates trying to find a balance between their generational identities by talking through their own coming of age story. This is a podcast for those that don’t quite make the cut for being millennial (gen y) but don’t really resonate with generation Z. Tune in here to learn more about the hosts and what it’s like taking on different aspects of life with a generational spin!For more information on millennials and religion

Moishe House: With their East Coast Headquarters in Charlotte, Moishe House is what being Jewish in your 20s is all about. They provide a space for over 70,000 young adults around the world to create meaningful, welcoming Jewish communities for themselves and their peers. https://www.moishehouse.org https://www.moishehouse.org/find-a-house/charlotte-noda/ https://www.charlottejcc.org/webpage-directory/the-arts/performances-auditions/

We humans have a deep need for community- none more so than we humans who are living outside of our places of origin. The power of community organizing is twofold: We not only make ourselves feel like we fit and belong in a place, but it also helps us discover more about ourselves. The overseas journey of my guest this week, Abe Sorock, began as a member of the Moishe House project, which sent him down a road of self-discovery. Did he help to organize the community, or did it organize him? His current with with the Global Shapers project is an extension of this idea- The need for community to help with mentorship. As Abe notes, with younger expats there are usually lots of folks around who are either in your age cohort or who are really senior. There is a shortage of mid-level role-models and advisers. So community is necessary... This current generation has witnessed massive change and has found themselves having to live in ways that nobody has taught them how to live. And this goes double for those of us who are living overseas. Then there's the challenging notion of people who have been outside of the US for the last decade as being "The Last Americans." Learn more about Moishe House & Global Shapers and find branches near you: https://www.moishehouse.org https://www.globalshapers.org Get in touch with comments, suggestions or interview recommendations: Twitter: @zax2000 eMail: mike.shaw@migrationmedia.net Check out all of the shows in the Migration Media network on the web: www.migrationmedia.net   Please take a moment to "Like" us and leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Podbean or wherever you get your podcasts... and subscribe!

If you are part of an organization that is seeking to attract young adults to come through its front doors then this episode is mandatory listening. Senior Director of Immersive Experiences at Moishe House, Roey Kruvi, shares all the latest best practices

Ahchoo! Judaism even has what to say about how to sneeze like a Jew. It certainly has what to say about today's headlines from refugee crises to mass incarceration and gay marriage. Most importantly: How do we break down the barriers that keep adults from self-selecting to participate in Jewish text study? There is only one way to find out. Rabbi Dan Horwitz is the founding director of The Well, a nationally recognized Jewish community-building, education and spirituality outreach initiative in Metro Detroit geared to the needs of young adults. Committed to lifelong learning, Dan holds a BA in Politics from Brandeis University, an MA in Jewish Studies from Gratz College, a JD and an MA in Sport Management from the University of Michigan, and an MA in Jewish Education from Hebrew College. Ordained by the non-denominational Mesifta Adas Wolkowisk, he worked for a number of years as the Rabbi and Director of Immersive Learning for Moishe House, has been designated one of America's Most Inspiring Rabbis by The Forward, is a graduate of the Clergy Leadership Incubator housed at Hazon, and is 1/4 of The Open Dor Project's inaugural cohort of spiritual entrepreneurs. A regular basketball player, Jewish jam session participant and hummus enthusiast, Dan makes his home in suburban Detroit with his spouse Miriam and their kiddos Jonah and Micah.

Learn about how Jewish Young Professionals are building community through creative monthly programs at Moishe House Charlotte with current residents, Debra and Ari.  moishehouse.org/find-a-house/charlotte/ facebook.com/MoisheHouseCharlotte/ instagram.com/mohocharlotte/ donate.moishehouse.org/team/183525 meckboe.org

Sarah Durham and Farra Trompeter head to Fundraising Day to ask development professionals one question: “What can communications do to support development?” You’ll hear answers at the beginning of this episode from Samantha Coolidge, New York Area Director of Advancement at Moishe House (https://www.moishehouse.org/about-us/people/samantha-collidge/), Margaret Fredrickson from Graham Pelton (https://grahampelton.com/people/), Leslie Weber, Deputy Executive Director for External Relations at Hudson Guild (https://hudsonguild.org/about/), Gary Weinberg, President of DM Pros (http://dmpros.net/about-us), Cathy J. Sharp, Director of Development and Communications at Care for the Homeless (https://www.careforthehomeless.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=cms.page&id=1009), Simone Joyaux, author and consultant (https://www.simonejoyaux.com/), and Arik Thormahlen, Director of Development, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary at Mount Sinai Health System (https://www.linkedin.com/in/arik-thormahlen-29321327/). Then, Farra and Sarah have a candid conversation about the relationship between development and communications, sharing tips for building stronger donor communications.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE As a student at UCSB in the 1990's, David Cygielman would never have dreamed he would one day be running one of the most active young Jewish organizations in the world. But a "chance" encounter with then-80-year-old psychiatrist, inventor and philanthropist Morris Squire (OBM) altered his trajectory and set in motion a revolution in young adult Jewish programming. Moishe House currently operates at over 100 locations in more than 20 countries, and growing. In this wide-ranging conversation, learn how it all started, about the young man who dared to dream and the iconoclastic older man who supported him in the process. Learn also about the existential challenges Moishe House faced in 2008, and the vexing process of transformation from a feel-good "mom-and-pop" to an international force with broad organizational needs. This is a story that is both charming and inspiring, and its central character, David Cygielman, continues to write his next chapters in a quest to enhance the Jewish landscape. -------------------- ABOUT THIS PODCAST 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. Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook. Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com. Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!! A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.

David Cygielman, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, discusses the history of Moishe House, what he has learned along the way, and his philosophy in running this very successful Jewish engagement organization. Read David's full bio, get links to Moishe House, find other episodes, explore podcast partners, or send us your guest suggestions at www.itswhoyouknowthepodcast.com Have a great week!

We continue our exploration of Burning Man and potential connections to re-imagining Judaism with an interview with Joel Stanley, who serves as Senior Director of House Programs at Moishe House. Joel has attended Burning Man every year for over a decade. Joel joins Dan and Lex to explore the ways in which Jewish organizations may be able to learn from Burning Man, as well as some of the ways he has sought to do that work in his own context of Moishe House. If you're enjoying Judaism Unbound, please help us keep things going with a one-time or monthly tax-deductible donation. Support Judaism Unbound by clicking here. To access full shownotes for this episode, click here!

Date Talk Game Show moved into the living room of the Moishe House SF (all Jewish living community) for an evening of fun!  Our all Jewish panel of singles were hilarious! But the winning contestants called it quits after only two dates, oy vey.  Find out from Clay and Adrienne where it went wrong.   Moishe House: http://www.bayjews.org/DETAIL.aspx?ID=31017&c=Organizations   Clay Newman:  https://www.youtube.com/user/TheClaynewman   Date Spots: Zero Zero: http://www.zerozerosf.com BrewCade: https://www.brewcadesf.com/home   Music:  Hava Nagila Jewish Girls: The LeeVees Location: Khalid

David Cygielman, founder and CEO of Moishe House, joins Dan and Lex for the second episode in the four-episode series entitled "New Platforms for Jewish Life." Moishe House's mission is to provide vibrant Jewish community for young adults by supporting leaders in their 20s as they create meaningful home-based Jewish experiences for themselves and their peers. If you're enjoying Judaism Unbound, please help us keep things going with a one-time or monthly tax-deductible donation. Support Judaism Unbound by clicking here. To access full shownotes for this episode, click here!

The Park Avenue Synagogue Lecture Series: The Shifting Landscape of American Jewry In every generation,the survival of the Jewish people has depended on our ability to remain rooted in the wellsprings of Jewish vitality, while adapting to the changing conditions in which we live. Our age is no different. A commitment to a dynamic Jewish future demands an open and honest conversation about the tectonic shifts occurring beneath our feet. Do the institutions, ideologies and denominations of American Jewry of the last century recommend themselves for the next one? Does the alphabet soup of current American Jewish organizational life recommend itself to the Jewish future? Are the operating assumptions of American Jews today the same as those of past generations? If not, how – if at all – is the Jewish community adapting to these new conditions? This year, our community will seek to understand a variety of transformations taking place in American Jewry. Through a series of dialogues, Shabbat dinners and guest lectures, we will assess the journey traveled, openly consider our present station in the arc of Jewish history and begin to construct a series of recommendations for a dynamic future. January 8: Getting Next Gen: Engaging Jews on Campus and Beyond with David Cygielman, Moishe House, and Wayne Firestone, Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life.

This week, Aaron Herman had the opportunity to speak with Oren Kashi, who is a member of Moishe House. How do you build community? We had the opportunity to speak to Oren Kashi member of Moishe House Great Neck. Moishe House was founded in 2006 and has quickly grown from four friends hosting Shabbat dinners for young adults out of their home in Oakland, California, to 46 thriving centers of Jewish life, spanning 14 countries. Moishe House is the largest organization of its kind, serving an international cohort of more than 50,000 Jewish young adults around the world annually. Moishe House has become an essential component in serving the Jewish post-college young adult population, by providing opportunities for community involvement, Jewish learning and leadership. THE MOISHE HOUSE MODEL We have developed a creative, low-barrier, cost-effective and scalable model for building vibrant, peer-based Jewish communities and learning opportunities for Jewish young adults in their twenties. Given that emerging adults are the true experts on their generation, Moishe House cultivates young leaders to create Jewish community — on their own terms — for their peers, in ways that are meaningful and relevant. The center of the approach is an open, welcoming home, created and facilitated by a group of 3-5 young adults (residents). Moishe House residents come from a wide variety of Jewish backgrounds and are selected for their demonstrated leadership abilities and outgoing personalities. Working together as a team, the residents plan and host a diverse range of low-barrier religious, cultural and social events in their home, including Shabbat dinners, holiday celebrations, Repair the World programs, and more. In addition to planning their own programs, the house residents also support existing community resources by partnering with local Jewish organizations such as JCCs, synagogues, federations, and other institutional providers.

This week, Aaron Herman had the opportunity to speak with Oren Kashi, who is a member of Moishe House. How do you build community? We had the opportunity to speak to Oren Kashi member of Moishe House Great Neck. Moishe House was founded in 2006 and has quickly grown from four friends hosting Shabbat dinners for young adults out of their home in Oakland, California, to 46 thriving centers of Jewish life, spanning 14 countries. Moishe House is the largest organization of its kind, serving an international cohort of more than 50,000 Jewish young adults around the world annually. Moishe House has become an essential component in serving the Jewish post-college young adult population, by providing opportunities for community involvement, Jewish learning and leadership. THE MOISHE HOUSE MODEL We have developed a creative, low-barrier, cost-effective and scalable model for building vibrant, peer-based Jewish communities and learning opportunities for Jewish young adults in their twenties. Given that emerging adults are the true experts on their generation, Moishe House cultivates young leaders to create Jewish community — on their own terms — for their peers, in ways that are meaningful and relevant. The center of the approach is an open, welcoming home, created and facilitated by a group of 3-5 young adults (residents). Moishe House residents come from a wide variety of Jewish backgrounds and are selected for their demonstrated leadership abilities and outgoing personalities. Working together as a team, the residents plan and host a diverse range of low-barrier religious, cultural and social events in their home, including Shabbat dinners, holiday celebrations, Repair the World programs, and more. In addition to planning their own programs, the house residents also support existing community resources by partnering with local Jewish organizations such as JCCs, synagogues, federations, and other institutional providers.