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Join host Manya Brachear Pashman for a powerful conversation about Red Alert, the Critics Choice Award-nominated Paramount+ docu-series that confronts the October 7 Hamas massacre with unflinching honesty. Producer Lawrence Bender (Pulp Fiction, Good Will Hunting) shares why this project couldn't wait—launched in real time to push back against denial, disinformation, and a world struggling to absorb the scale of the tragedy. Bender reflects on the courage and trauma of the ordinary Israelis whose stories anchor the series, including survivors like Batsheva Olami, whose resilience changed the production team forever. Hear how filming during an active war shaped the storytelling, the emotional toll on everyone involved, and why capturing these true accounts is essential to ensuring October 7 is neither minimized nor forgotten. Key Resources: AJC.org/Donate: Please consider supporting AJC's work with a year-end gift today. Right now, your gift will be matched, dollar-for-dollar, making double the impact. Every gift matters. Every dollar makes a difference in the fight for a strong and secure Jewish future. Listen – AJC Podcasts: Architects of Peace The Forgotten Exodus People of the Pod Follow People of the Pod on your favorite podcast app, and learn more at AJC.org/PeopleofthePod You can reach us at: peopleofthepod@ajc.org If you've appreciated this episode, please be sure to tell your friends, and rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Transcript of the Interview: [Clip from Red Alert] Manya Brachear Pashman: Academy Award nominated film producer Lawrence Bender has quite a repertoire for both feature films and documentaries: Pulp Fiction, Inglorious Bastards, Good Will Hunting and Inconvenient Truth. In fact, his works have earned 36 Academy Award nominations. His most recent TV miniseries is a more personal project on the second anniversary of the October 7 Hamas terror attacks on Israel, Paramount Plus began streaming a four episode series called red alert about the attack on festival goers, innocent passers by and families waking up to terrorists inside their Israeli homes that day, a tragedy that many of us, either on this podcast or listening have watched with overwhelming grief for the last two years. Lawrence is with us now to talk about how he grappled with this attack on Israel and the rise of antisemitism that followed. Lawrence, welcome to People of the Pod. Lawrence Bender: Thank you, Manya, it's good to be here. Manya Brachear Pashman: So that clip that we played at the top of this episode, it's one of the few clips in English. Most of the dialog in this show is in Hebrew with subtitles. But that scene is a woman, Bathsheba and her two daughters. They're walking across a field trying to return home, and her son has been taken. Her husband is gone. This series weaves together her story and three or four other ordinary civilians fighting for their lives on October 7, 2023. You know, as someone personally who's been immersed in this subject matter for two years, to be honest, I had to muster the energy to watch this, and I'm so glad that I did. But why are, I mean, as we're still waiting for the last hostage to be returned, why was it important for this show to air now? Lawrence Bender: Well, thank you so much for doing this with me, and thank you for playing that clip. I have to tell you first, I love that clip. I love that scene because one of the things about the show and the stories that we portrayed is that even with the horrific things that happened on that day, people still were able to fight back. People were still able to be strong. A mother with her daughter and her infant stood in the face of a terrorist and stood him down in real life, this happened. Now, not everybody was so fortunate, and her husband Ohad was not fortunate, and her son was taken hostage, as you mentioned, but it does show her personal power in this horrific situation. And I just thought, you know, this woman is a real hero. I've spent a lot of time with her, Batsheva Olami, she's really an extraordinary human in all ways. So thank you for playing that clip. So in terms of the show, I felt on October 8, it's just amazing how quickly, before Israel did anything, the entire world quickly turned against the very people who were the victims and having spent subsequently, a lot of time with people on the set, because, as you mentioned, this show was about real people, and those real people spent a lot of time on the set with us. And the very people that were traumatized, felt isolated, they felt alone, and they're the very ones that need to be loved, that need to be hugged, they need to be supported. Anyway, I just felt like I needed to do something fast to try to show the world what really happened. AndRed Alert is the result of that. Manya Brachear Pashman: Do you fear that the world has already moved on? Lawrence Bender: Oh, that's a good question. It feels like we've passed a tipping point, actually, in terms of Jew hatred and anti-Israel and antisemitism. Even as we are now trying to have a peace process, right, that somehow we are stumbling forward, and if that's going to happen, people need to understand why we're here and why we're here happened on October 7. And if you watch the show, hopefully you're pulled into the show, and you have a, you know, you have an emotional journey, and then you understand, oh, this really happened. And you understand that's the truth. And only when you really understand the truth of October 7 do I really think that you can really get some sort of peace. Manya Brachear Pashman: So is this different from other historical events? You know, a lot of movies and television shows commemorate historical events, like the Holocaust, for example, but they happen years later. They're made years later. I kind of call it the never forget genre. But is October 7 unique in that it's not a question of whether people will forget or move on. It's a question of whether they believe that this present is actually true. Lawrence Bender: That's right, there's the deniers. There's people that just don't know. There's people that forgot, maybe you know, there are people who I know that I had to explain. Like, you know, it's interesting. As an example, when you see the show and you see all these Hamas terrorists invading the kibbutz, and Ohad says to her, his wife, Bathsheva, he whispers in her ear, I just saw about 20 terrorists, and someone said to me, who's not unintelligent, I didn't realize there are that many. I didn't realize that. And if you're not really paying attention, maybe you don't really know. And look, they're the haters, haters which are never going to change. But I think there's a large group of people that just don't really understand, and they're the ones that I feel we have a shot at showing this to and having a conversation with. Manya Brachear Pashman: In fact, are you actually introducing or experimenting with a new genre of truth or facts in the face of fiction. Lawrence Bender: I guess that's true. I mean, this just happened. And some people ask over this last, you know, when I released, and we were paramount, released the show. You know, I've been asked a question, is it too soon? And my answer is, I feel like it's not soon enough. And I felt like immediately I needed to work on something, and this is the result of that. For me, personally, there are many collaborators of people on this show that incredible Israeli partners, my American partners. I mean, there's a lot of amazing people that came together to work on this, to make this show, but we really felt like time was of the essence, because the world was shifting so quickly, we wanted this to get out there, to show the world what really happened. Manya Brachear Pashman: One of the reasons I'm pressing you on this, this was not a fiction film. This was based in reality. You said you met Bathsheba, the actors prepared for their roles by meeting with the very real people who they were portraying in this show whose stories they were recreating. I'm curious what some of the takeaways were for you, for your colleagues, from your encounters with these victims, with these survivors, and did anything about the production ever change after they got involved? Lawrence Bender: It was truly a life changing experience for myself, but really for everyone involved, of course, myself and my partner, Kevin Brown and Jordana Rubin, and we were basically the only non Israelis that were full time producing the show. And everyone else was a citizen of the country. Everyone else, you know, was affected dramatically, everything but from like our key grips brother ran the kibbutz Raim, where we filmed that area that was a kibbutz overrun by terrorists, right? His brother survived. So it was really like every single person at some point, you know, we call it triggered, but it really happened quite often where you have a scene and people just have to stop for a second and take a moment, whether it's an actor finishing a scene or a crew member, you know, partaking in the making of the scene. But lots of things happen. I'll tell you one story which was, you know, quite interesting. We're working at the Nova festival scene, and one of the actors, Moran, her niece, was on vacation in Greece, and her niece told her, if a red headed police woman shows up on the set, she's the one who saved my life. And indeed, her name was Bat, she showed up, and we said, we need you to meet somebody. And we FaceTimed Moran's niece with Bat, and the young lady she's like in her early 20s, said, You're the one who saved my life. You're the one I was hiding by your feet while you were firing. And we asked, Did you remember the people that you saved? And she said, I really only remember the people I didn't save. You really felt the pain that she is still at that point a year and a half later, this is. In April, May, suffering from what she went through. RPG hit nearby her. She went flying through the air. She had had half reconstructive surgery, on and on and on. It was obviously an extremely traumatic day for her to you know, a moment where there's a woman on the set whose daughter was murdered, and someone on my crew, actually, Mya Fisher, has said, you know, there's someone here I want to introduce you to. It's after lunch. And I spent some time with her, and I asked her, you know, like, how do you go? Fine, I can't, you know, I can't imagine losing my son in this way. It's just unimaginable. And I asked her, do you have a rabbi? What do you do to survive? And it was a very difficult emotional exchange. And sometime later, she had sort of retold that encounter to somebody else on the set who came to me and said, you know that woman you're talking to. She told me what happened, you know this conversation? And she said, You know this Hollywood producer came all the way from California, she doesn't know me, from Adam, and sat down with me for an hour to hear my story, and it clearly meant a lot to her. And again, you realize that the very people who are traumatized directly are not getting the love, are so isolated and people are against them, and it made me feel even more determined to tell these stories for the world to understand. Every day we had these type of difficult, emotional and to be honest, I was extremely honored every time I met someone. I spent every Saturday night at Hostage Square because we were making the show, I got to spend time backstage with all the families who had loved ones in the tunnels. There was a deep dive into this. Now, I have to tell you, on the other hand, the filming while a war is still going on is quite it's like things you don't have to think about normally, right? So, as an example, we were in a town and we're shooting a shootout. We're filming a shootout between the IDF actors and the Hamas actor. They're actors. I keep saying they're actors, right? Because they are actors. But the mayor and the chief of police in the town were extremely worried, because they look real, right? They look like real people. And unfortunately, the cemetery is littered with people who have been murdered and killed by the Hamas. And all the other men who are there, they have guns, they carry, and if something's happening, they're going to run towards the problem. So he's worried, what if someone walks by, or someone's up in a building. He looks down and they see an actor who looks like Hamas, they are going to shoot him. So we literally had speakers every 10 yards, like all up and down the street, and every like 15-20 minutes, saying, don't worry, in Hebrew, of course, this is a movie, everything's okay. We had a drone up in the air, never coming down, on a tether with a police officer. They're a full big screen watching case someone walks down the street. We dressed up the Hamas actors as they're walking from the holding area to the area where they're filming, we put them in these kind of white hazmat-like suits so that they couldn't confuse them, and when they got done filming, we put them right back in these hazmat white suits and brought them back to the holding area. We all had to dress up, and we had to wear these very, very light blue shirts the entire crew, so nobody looked like anything but a crew member. It was something, right? Manya Brachear Pashman: I did not even think about that. I mean, I knew that you had filmed on location in Israel, and I knew you had filmed during the war. In fact, I was going to explain to listeners who don't know Red Alert is what Israelis call the sirens and the phone alerts when there are rockets being fired upon Israel and they have time to seek shelter. I was going to ask you if you had been there during a red alert and had to seek shelter, but I didn't even think about the possibility of people confusing the filming with actual war activity. I imagine you were there during a red alert, and did have to seek shelter, yes? Lawrence Bender: so there's different types of alerts in the south. We did shoot in the guys called the Gaza envelope. We shot within less than a mile away from the Gaza border. So a scene that comes soon after the one that you showed. They're resting under a tree, and we are in the Gaza envelope. And this is a scene where they're running from the Hamas. They're running, they're bare feet, and they're out of breath, and they stop under this tree that's hot, and so forth. And you can hear, just a mile away, the war going on in Gaza. Hear the bombs and everything, and we weren't worried about we're going to be attacked, but it was eerie hearing a war go on, and we're filming a scene where they're running from that war, right? So it was dramatic every week or so still at that point, the Hamas would lob a missile bomb into southern Israel and an alert would go off. You have 15 seconds to. Get into. So we had to bring these portable concrete safe rooms with us so that crew, at any given moment can run quickly into one of these concrete things. We couldn't always do it. So there's always this conversation, and by the way, it costs a lot of money, so everything you're always carrying these things. There's a lot of planning that went on. But I have to tell you, as an American showing up in Israel for the first time after October 7, I wasn't used to these alarms going off, so we were fortunate that while we were filming in the south, no missiles were lobbed at us. However, my first day there, I'm in a meeting on the eighth floor. It was a Friday morning. I got in there on a Thursday evening, 10 o'clock in the morning, the alarm goes up. I mean, just like that, right? And it's loud. And you have these buzzers. Everyone's phone is buzzing, not like the Amber Alerts we have, like, really buzzing loud. And everyone stops and looks at me, and they apologize to me. They apologize and they go, Oh, we're really sorry, but it's an alert. We have to go into a safe room. Oh, don't worry, it's just from the Houthis. It takes eight minutes to get here. Now it's an intercontinental ballistic missile. These are real big missiles. They can really do bad damage. Don't worry, the Iron Dome usually gets them. It's really okay. So we go, you know, we go into and they pick up their danish and their coffee, and of course, I take out my cell phone and I'm videotaping. And then we go in there, and when it's off, we go back to the meeting. The meeting starts as if it never happened. And then they stop, and they go, Oh, how was that for you? And then I just didn't realize, what with the emotion that was going on because we're not used to having missiles shot at us. It's not normal. And I started to bubble up with emotion, and I had to, like, stop myself, I didn't want to cry in front of all these people that I barely knew. So I had to suppress my feelings. Like, don't worry, it's okay. You're having a normal reaction, right? And that happened quite often while I was there. Now, you do get used to it. And the last night I was there, I was having dinner outside, tables outside, you know, in restaurants everywhere. So we're having a typical outside dinner, and they're handing the fish, and the alarm goes off, and we go, let's eat. And we don't go into the restaurant where they're called maamads. You don't go into the safe room. So that's kind of the quote, unquote normal life. Now you imagine here in the United States we get a missile from Mexico or Canada or wherever. No one's going to put up with that. That's just insane. It's insane what people in Israel have to go through. Manya Brachear Pashman: it really is. But it's interesting that you've kind of adopted the nonchalance that your colleagues had at the very beginning of the trip, and wow, certainly no apologies. I want to know if there's a missile headed my way. Thank you. It does sound like October 7 changed you personally. And I'd like to know as a progressive Jew, on what level did it change you as a human being. I mean, how did it change you the most? Lawrence Bender: I've been an active Jewish person for maybe 20, somewhere, 2025, years. I went to Israel My first time. I was ready. As far as I'm concerned. I was too old already to go for the first time. It was like 2003 I went with the Israeli policy forum, and we met with a lot of people there, and we ended up going to Ramallah, met with Abu Mazen, we went to Cairo and met with the president there, Barak, and met with a lot of people in Israel and so forth. And I've been involved one way or another for quite a while. But of course, October 7 was dramatic. Of course, I was safe in my house in Los Angeles, but I still watched in horror. And of course, October 8, it's just hard to understand what happened. It was the latent antisemitism, Jew hatred, that sits there. I still don't quite understand that. It feels like antisemitism never went away, but it was underneath, and it just gave a good excuse to come out, and now the world is where it is. So yeah, for me, I became much more active than I was before. It became much more important to me, my Jewishness, my relationship to Israel. I want to protect Israel as much as I have that power to you know, whatever my ability is, like a lot of people, I know it's become a really important part of my existence, and it's like a new chapter in my life. I'm absolutely looking for more Jewish or Israeli projects. You know, I'm looking to do as much as possible in this area. Manya Brachear Pashman: A number of your colleagues in Hollywood have proposed boycotting Israeli film festivals, institutions, projects, they're going the opposite direction that you are. And I'm curious if you had difficulty finding an American network to air this series, and what do you say when you confront colleagues who do want to boycott and are hostile toward Israel? Lawrence Bender: You know, there's different groups of people. They're the true haters. I don't think that you can ever even have a conversation with them. There are people who just don't understand, and there's people you can and there are people who you know they're trying to be good people. They're trying to understand, like, What don't you understand about women being brutally raped and murdered? It's a little hard for me to understand that, actually. But there are a lot of good people who just are either confused or got too much of the wrong message. But the one thing I would say straight up is, let's take an analogy. You know, there's very few people that I know that you see on TV, on any news show, that is very empathetic with the regime in Iran as an example, right? That means a brutal regime. If you're a liberal or if you're a conservative, there's very few people who support that regime here in this country, right? But they don't boycott their filmmakers, right? They actually give their filmmakers Academy Awards. So why is that with Israel? I feel like there's something very misguided here in Hollywood. Now, we got really lucky when it came to distribution. I just have to say, because we were supposed to go out to sell the show like it was fully financed from equity and from Keshet, who's the local Israeli. This is the biggest network in Israel, by the way. It's the biggest drama in Israel in the last decade. It really performed well there. But now we're going to go sell it here in the United States and the rest of the world, and it's early September, which is our deadline to do that, and Israel bombs Qatar, and then this boycott letter is signed. And I have to tell the investors. You know, it's like, this is not a good time. We cannot go sell. We're just gonna fail, and there's no second chances. And you know, I was getting into dramatic arguments with my investors because they really felt strong. You got to be like that character in your show, the police officer is going to save his wife and you know, nothing's going to stop you. And I said, Yes, I'm with you. I developed that character I know in the Middle East arguments. I was at Skip Brittenham's memorial. Skip is like this beautiful man who was like the Mount Rushmore of lawyers here in LA. He's just a great human and one of those guys that wants to make deals, not just take everything and have the other guy get nothing. He was just like a he's just a real mensch, right? And well, loved anyway. Unfortunately, he passed, but I was at his memorial, and I ran into David Ellison. Now, I know David a little bit, not well, but I know him a little bit, and I also know that, you know, he loves Israel, from what I've read and so forth. And so I went up to him and said, Hey, man, we talked. I said, you got to know what I'm doing. And it probably got three words out of my mouth, and you can see him go, I'd love to see this. This sounds amazing, and sounds like it's exactly the timing we need. And we sent him the material, and he watched every episode himself, and then he gave it to Cindy Holland, who runs paramount, plus his main person. And you know, they said, we do this. We want this. It would be an honor to be your partner in this is actually quite humbling. And it was an incredible moment for us to have David Ellison, Cindy Holland, say, hey. You know, we want this now. Then they said, We need to drop it. We want to drop all the episodes on October 7? Well, by the time they got those episodes, it was like two weeks to go before October 7, or a couple days before, because we couldn't give it to them in the midnight before October 7, obviously. And they had pretty much final picture edit, but we had temporary sound, temporary music, temporary effects, and so we had to work double triple shifts to get it done. But of course, we did. Manya Brachear Pashman: This actually reminds me of a conversation I had with playwright, screenwriter, Oren softy for the Forgotten Exodus, which is a podcast series we did about Jews from the Middle East. He spoke about his father's side of the family, which hails from Aleppo, Syria, and he shared a lot of his frustrations with the modern anti Israel movement and sentiments in Hollywood, the protests which he's been trying to combat in theater and on the stage. And he actually said that investors had pulled out of a film project about Israel when tensions flared. So it's interesting to hear your investors took the opposite approach, but he told me in our conversations, he told me that being Jewish is about stepping up. That's how he sees it. It's about stepping up. And I'm curious if that rings true to you, and do you feel like this series and your plans to do more, is that your way of stepping up? Lawrence Bender: Hmm, that's beautiful, and I'm so glad to hear you recount that story with him. I'd love to talk to him about that I feel like, without really understanding that it's built into me genetically, right? My grandparents, far as you go back, my family is Jewish, right? From Romania, from Hungary, from Minsk Belarus. So it's the way that you're brought up as a Jew. It's just always been a part of our lives, and we're pretty much taught that that's part of being Jewish, right? So, you know, I've always felt like it's important for me. Now I tell you, you know, it's interesting, and I think about as we're talking so in the 90s, when I was getting started, and I was actually doing pretty well this one year, I had Good Will Hunting and Jackie Brown and a price above Rubens, those three movies, and things were going well, but I felt like something was missing in my life. And then we screened Good Will Hunting and Camp David in 1998 and it was an amazing moment. And that was like one of these light bulb moments for me. You know, I met the President and Mrs. Clinton and Madeleine Albright, Secretary of State, and Secretary of Defense, Sandy Berger and the Chief of Staff and Senate Majority Leader, and on and on, right? They're all there. And it was Matt Damon, Ban Affleck, Gus Van Zant, Robin Williams, et cetera, et cetera, right? And I felt like these guys are making a difference, and that's what was missing in my life. And so since 1998 I've been always looking for ways that I'm and that's that's that becomes like a more of a fulfilling way of living right for myself. So yes, I would answer that. That's a long way to get to yes. Manya Brachear Pashman: Wow, Camp David, that's awesome. Lawrence, thank you so much for joining us and for talking about the impetus behind this series. I encourage everyone to take some time, brace yourself emotionally, but do sit down and watch Red Alert. It is really quite worthwhile. Thank you so much. Lawrence Bender: Thank you. Manya Brachear Pashman: If you missed last week's episode, be sure to tune in for my conversation with AJC colleague, Dr Alexandra Herzog, the granddaughter of Chaim Herzog, Israel's Irish born sixth president. She shared how an attempt by Dublin officials to strip her grandfather's name from a community park illustrates how criticism of Israel can veer into an effort to erase Jewish memory. As I mentioned in my conversation with Lawrence, it took some degree of wherewithal to watch Red Alert, as we've spent the last two years on this podcast speaking with the families of hostages, former hostages themselves, and survivors of the October 7 massacre. I've wanted nothing more than to make sure their voices are heard. We end this week's episode with the voice of Orna Neutra, the mother of Omer Neutra. Orna recently spoke at the AJC Long Island meeting, shortly after the return of her son's remains more than two years after his death, followed by a word from AJC Long Island Director Eric Post. Orna Neutra: When Omer was taken, our world collapsed. But something else happened too. People stood up. People showed up. And many of you here showed up. This community, the broader Long Island Jewish community, AJC, our friends, colleagues, neighbors, complete strangers, carried us. You wrote, you marched, you advocated, you pressured you called you consoled and refused to let the world look away. To our personal friends and honorees here tonight, Veronica, Laurie, and Michael, your leadership has not been symbolic. It has been practical, steady and deeply felt by our family. Like you said, Veronica, on the first days when we were barely understanding what was going on, you connected us to Senator Schumer's office, and Michael, you helped us write a letter to the White House on October 8, and that was the first sign from hostage families that the White House received. We know that Secretary Blinken had the letter in his hands on October 8, indicating that Omer was probably a hostage. And AJC as an organization, beyond your many actions and advocacy, I want to specifically acknowledge your DC team. It was mentioned here tonight, throughout our many, many, many visits to Capitol Hill, AJC professionals were instrumental. They arranged meetings, they walked us through endless hallways, opened doors, prepared us and stood beside us, and they're still doing that for us, and we will see them this week. Always professional, with purpose and humanity, and we will never forget that. Over these two years, we learned something essential: that when Jewish families are in danger, the responsibility belongs to all of us, across movements, across generations, across continents. This work is the work that AJC does every day. This is the work that everyone here in this room understands. Eric Post: Since the horrors of October 7, AJC has been empowering leaders around the world to take action against antisemitism and stand with Israel. But we cannot succeed alone. Please consider supporting AJC's work with a year-end gift today. Right now, your gift will be matched, dollar-for-dollar, making double the impact. Every gift matters. Every dollar makes a difference in the fight for a strong and secure Jewish future. Donate at AJC.org/donate – that's www - dot - AJC - dot org slash donate.
Hamburg's new General Music Director, Omer Meir Wellber, recently began his five-year tenure of the 2025/26 opera and symphony seasons with the Philharmonic State Orchestra at the striking Elbphilharmonie. The season's unique programs focus on a very special kind of dialogue between the present and the past under the motto “no risk, no fun”. In this episode, Omer will explain that and more. Suffice it to say, Omer unveiled his unusual idea of “over-writing” single movements of great works by international composers, to be repeated in all concerts this season. Omer regularly conducts the Orchestre National de France, the Gewand-haus-orchester Leipzig, the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the Orchestra del Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, the Staatskapelle Dresden, the Deutsche Kammer-philharmonie Bremen and the Vienna Symphony Orchestra. He is also the author of, “Die Angst, das Risiko und die Liebe – Momente mit Mozart” – his first book, published in spring 2017. In it, he shares his personal understanding of the universal emotions addressed in the three Mozart/Da Ponte operas – Così fan tutte, Le nozze di Figaro and Don Giovanni, establishing him as a great voice of classical music.
התוכן כ"ז מרחשון, שחל השנה ביום השבת, הוא יום השמיני להולדת כ"ק אדמו"ר (מהורש"ב) נ"ע. ידוע שהברית שלו נדחה ליום ב' דחנוכה. ויש לברר בנדון כזה מתי צ"ל ההנהגה ד"הימים האלה נזכרים ונעשים" בקשר לענין הברית בשנים שלאח"ז – האם ביום השמיני ליום ההולדת, ובנדו"ד בכ"ז מרחשון, כיון שבשנים שלאח"ז אין את הטעמים לדחי' (כמו שרואים שבזמננו חוגגים זמן מתן תורה ביום החמישים לספיה"ע אף שבפעם הראשונה זה הי' ביום החמישים ואחת מכיון שמשה הוסיף יום א' מדעתו), או ביום שהיתה הברית בפועל, ובנדו"ד ביום ב' דחנוכה (כמו הדין ש"נסרים רחבים ד'" פסולים לסכך הסוכה אפילו אם מניחן בצד שאינם רחבים כ"כ ואין את טעם הפסול)? בפועל: יותר "נעים" לומר כסברא הא' ולחגוג יום הברית היום, כ"ז מרחשון, ולא לדחותו ליום ב' דחנוכה..., ובפרט בנדו"ד, שלפי המסופר לא אמרו אז תחנון בכ"ז מרחשון, כי עד סוף היום ציפו שהברית תתקיים בזמן, וגם היתה אז סעודה ואמירת דא"ח. ולכן בפשטות יש ענין מיוחד גם בשנים שלאח"ז ביום כ"ז מרחשון.משיחת מוצש"פ חיי שרה, כ"ז מרחשון ה'תש"מ ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=18-11-2025 Synopsis 27 Marcheshvan, which falls on Shabbos this year, is the eighth day from the birth of the Rebbe Rashab. Because the bris was postponed to the second day of Chanukah, the question arises: when should “these days be remembered and observed” in subsequent years? Should it be on 27 Marcheshvan, because the reasons for the postponement no longer apply (just as nowadays we celebrate Matan Torah on the fiftieth day of the Omer, even though the first time it occurred on the fifty-first day, as a result of Moshe adding a day on his own initiative), or should it be on the second day of Chanukah, when the bris actually took place (similar to the halacha that boards four handbreadths wide are invalid for use as schach, even if laid on their narrow side, in which case the reason for invalidating them no longer applies)? As a practical matter, it is more geshmak to follow the first opinion and to celebrate today, rather than postponing it to the second day of Chanukah – and especially in this case, considering that Tachanun was not recited on the eight day (because they anticipated that the bris would take place on time), and there was a seudah and a maamar etc. Therefore, it is clear that there is a special significance to 27 Marcheshvan even in subsequent years.Excerpt from sichah of Motzaei Shabbos parashas Chayei Sarah, 28 Marcheshvan 5740 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=18-11-2025 לע"נ הרה"ח הרה"ת הרב ארי' ליב ב"ר יצחק מיכל ע"ה קרעמער – מנהל ישיבת תות"ל מונטרעאל יותר מיובל שנהליום היארצייט שלו כ"ז מרחשון. תנצב"הנדבת משפחתו שיחיו
On today's episode of the Sports Pundit Innovation Podcast, Leanne is joined by Omer Atesmen, CEO of The Snow League, an emerging global sports property reimagining the future of snow sports.Omer shares his fascinating journey from Istanbul to California, spanning careers in engineering, business, and ad tech before turning his focus to building one of the most ambitious ventures in winter sport. In this conversation, Leanne and Omer explore the origins and vision behind The Snow League, which aims to unify snow sports through an entertainment-driven, globally connected league model. They discuss the operational challenges of launching a new sports property, the role of innovative partnerships, and Omer's long-term goals around sustainability, athlete development, and global expansion (including the League's upcoming event in China happening from the 4-6th December). Timestamps02:00 - Omer's Background and Journey05:00 - Founding The Snow League22:00 - Building a Sustainable Business Model26:00 - Media Rights and Distribution Strategy34:00 - Challenges and Opportunities in China42:00 - Future Vision for The Snow LeagueAdditional LinksThe Snow League Raises $15 Million to Accelerate Global ExpansionAbout The HostsLeanne Bats is a future of sports architect, blending creativity, technology, fandom, and purpose to shape the industry's evolution. Having led Innovation at New Zealand Rugby, pioneering emerging technologies to deepen connections with the iconic teams in black and she is now drives transformative initiatives as Head of Digital & Innovation at Sport Waikato. She also authors the newsletter OuterSport, a commentary on the future of sport. Connect on LinkedInAndy Marston is the founder of Sports Pundit, a community and media platform for sports and technology executives. Through a weekly newsletter, podcast network, lively group chat, and regular social events, he shares industry analysis and connects leaders across the sector. Alongside Sports Pundit, Andy leads Corporate Venture at athlete-backed venture firm, The Players Fund, where he works with high-profile sports IP such as Como 1907 to design venture strategies and drive innovation initiatives. Connect on LinkedInAbout Sports PunditSports Pundit is a community-driven platform for executives working in sport, built around content, events, and conversation. Through its weekly newsletter, social channels, WhatsApp groups, and podcast network, it connects industry leaders across the globe.At the heart of the platform is the Sports Pundit Podcast Network, a multi-show lineup created for sports executives, by sports executives. The network features six domain-specific podcasts spanning innovation, marketing, finance, performance, and media, alongside a conversational companion show, The Pitch. Together, they deliver insider perspectives that live up to Sports Pundit's mission to be “The Voice of the Sports Industry.”Produced by OH SIXThe Sports Pundit Podcast is proudly produced by OH SIX, a content marketing agency specialising in producing digital and social-first content that connects. Trusted by Premier League clubs, F1 teams, and top brands, OH SIX deliver premium content end-to-end, from ideation, working with talent during production and platform specific content to reach audiences on screen.
#324: Kubernetes has reached a mature state where boring releases signal stability rather than stagnation. While the platform continues evolving with features like in-place resource updates in version 1.33, the real challenge lies in optimizing AI workloads that demand significantly more resources than traditional applications. The discussion reveals how auto-scaling capabilities become crucial for managing these resource-intensive workloads, with vertical and horizontal scaling finally working together through new features that allow pod resizing without restarts. The conversation explores the ongoing tension between cloud costs and data center investments, particularly as companies navigate uncertain AI requirements. While cloud providers offer flexibility for experimentation, the hidden costs of skilled personnel and infrastructure management often make cloud solutions more economical than initially apparent. The debate extends to startup strategies, where outsourcing infrastructure complexity allows teams to focus on core business value rather than operational overhead. Omer Hamerman joins Darin and Viktor to examine the common misconceptions about resource allocation, arguing that developers fundamentally cannot predict CPU and memory requirements accurately. This limitation makes automated right-sizing and intelligent scaling essential for modern Kubernetes deployments, especially as AI workloads continue pushing infrastructure boundaries. Omer's contact information: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omer-hamerman/ YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/devopsparadox Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://www.devopsparadox.com/review-podcast/ Slack: https://www.devopsparadox.com/slack/ Connect with us at: https://www.devopsparadox.com/contact/
Pendant une certaine période, Omer Chem Tov et Itaï Réguèv étaient détenus ensemble en captivité. Lorsque Itaï a été libéré, il a raconté à la mère de Omer à quel point son fils tenait à garder le Chabbath à Gaza, et ce qu'il faisait pour y arriver...
We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message.Episode 115 of Cell & Gene: The Podcast features Host Erin Harris' talk with Aliya Omer, Vice President and Global Head of Hematology and Cell Therapy at AstraZeneca. Omer shares valuable insights from her rich experience leading cell therapy development across multiple top companies. She highlights the critical importance of collaboration by breaking down silos across research, manufacturing, regulatory, and commercial teams to deliver innovative therapies efficiently. She also discusses AZ's diverse and ambitious cell therapy portfolio, encompassing autologous CAR-T, TCR-T, in vivo gene therapies, and regulatory T-cell therapies. She candidly addresses current challenges in manufacturing scalability, patient access, and healthcare system readiness and describes how AZ is prioritizing fast manufacturing platforms and ecosystem-wide partnerships to surmount these hurdles. Subscribe to the podcast!Apple | Spotify | YouTube Visit my website: Cell & Gene Connect with me on LinkedIn
Cultural Differences & Cultural Diversity in International Business
Product Sourcing in China with Omer Sasson Omer Sasson, founder of The Sasson Company Limited, has spent more than ten years helping e-commerce brands—especially mid-sized Amazon sellers—simplify the challenges of product sourcing in China. By working directly with manufacturers, he provides his clients with greater transparency, control, and confidence throughout every step of the production process. Fluent in Mandarin and experienced across Chinese, Vietnamese, and other Asian markets, Omer understands the realities behind product sourcing in China: how to balance cultural differences, build strong supplier relationships, and avoid expensive mistakes or delays. Known for his honesty and deep grasp of both Western business expectations and Asian operations, Omer turns sourcing problems into opportunities for growth. His firsthand knowledge and practical insights make him a trusted expert on global supply chains and the art of product sourcing in China. Want to avoid the most common mistakes when working internationally? Read this article. Product Sourcing in China with Omer Sasson More stories and culture can be found here. Culture Matters The Culture Matters Podcast on International Business & Management Podcast Build your Cultural Competence, listen to interesting stories, learn about the cultural pitfalls and how to avoid them, and get the Global perspective here at the Culture Matters podcast on International Business. We help you understand Cultural Diversity better by interviewing real people with real experiences. Every episode there is an interview with a prominent guest, who will tell his or her story and share international experiences. Helping you develop your cultural competence. Welcome to this culture podcast and management podcast. To Subscribe to this Management Podcast, Click here. The Culture Matters Culture Podcast. Available on iTunes and Stitcher Radio Click here to get the podcast on Spotify Talk to your Amazon Alexa and listen to the Podcast Listen directly on Amazon If you have a minute, please leave me an honest rating and review on iTunes by clicking here. It will help the visibility and the ranking of this culture podcast on iTunes immensely! A BIG THANK YOU! Enjoy this FREE culture podcast! Music: Song title - Bensound.com More Ways of Listening: Get a Taste of How Chris Presents, Watch his TEDx Talk Name Email Address Phone Number Message 9 + 8 = Send Call Direct: +32476524957 European Office (Paris) Whatsapp: +32476524957 The Americas (USA; Atlanta, GA; también en Español): +1 678 301 8369 Book Chris Smit as a Speaker If you're looking for an Engaging, Exciting, and Interactive speaker on the subject of Intercultural Management & Awareness you came to the right place. Chris has spoken at hundreds of events and to thousands of people on the subject of Cultural Diversity & Cultural Competence. This is What Others Say About Chris: “Very Interactive and Engaging” “In little time he knew how to get the audience inspired and connected to his story” “His ability to make large groups of participants quickly and adequately aware of the huge impact of cultural differences is excellent” “Chris is a dedicated and inspirational professional” In addition, his presentations can cover specific topics cultural topics,...
Why does Rabbeinu Yerucham hold that after the destruction of the Beis HaMikdash , midoraisa, we're only obligated to count the days of the Omer—but not the weeks? This unusual view has puzzled commentators for centuries. In this episode, we trace his reasoning back to an unexpected source—our very sugya—and uncover how a subtle shift in the Gemara's focus reshapes the entire mitzvah of Sefiras HaOmer in post-Mikdash times.
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From the Inside Out: With Rivkah Krinsky and Eda Schottenstein
Send us a textUnbreakable Faith: A Mother's Journey of Strength, Pain, and Miracles with Shelly ShemtovIn one of the most moving conversations we've ever had on From the Inside Out, we sit with Shelly Shemtov, the mother of Omer Shemtov, who was held captive in Gaza for 505 days.Shelly opens her heart and takes us into a mother's worst nightmare, and her unshakable faith that never wavered. Through anguish and uncertainty, she refused to break. She believed with all her heart that her son would return, and miraculously, he did.With tears, strength, and breathtaking humility, Shelly shares how she spoke to God through the darkness, how gratitude and prayer became her lifeline, and how even in the tunnels, Omer felt the light of Am Yisrael surrounding him.This is more than a story of survival, it's a story of the power of a mother's love, the depth of Jewish faith, and the miracle of hope that never dies.If you've ever faced pain you couldn't understand, or prayed for something that felt impossible, this conversation will move you, strengthen you, and remind you that light truly does rise from the deepest darkness.GUEST BIOShelly Shem Tov is the mother of Omer Shemtoy, one of the lsraeli hostages taken on October 7, 2023, and held in Gaza for 505 days. For over a year and a half, Shelly became a symbol of unyielding maternal strength, leading a global fight for her son's release with courage, faith, and relentless determination. Today, she shares her deeply personal journey through powerful lectures on hope, inner strength, and renewed purpose born from enduring the unimaginable. Shelly speaks from the heart-offering audiences an intimate window into her story of love, faith, and the ability find light in the darkest of moments.Shelly's emotional and inspirational talk will provide you with real world tools for growth from hardship.Shelly is currently in the US, and if you would like to contact her regarding speaking engagements please reach out at metadvocacy@gmail.comCHAPTERS00:00 Introduction and Overview02:17 Shelly's Journey of Faith and Strength05:50 Omer's Captivity and Resilience10:09 The Power of Faith and Community Support20:02 Reflections on Freedom and Gratitude22:33 The Road to Healing and Advocacy31:17 Embracing Bitachon in Life's Journey32:21 Healing and Reflection33:13 Insights from a Love Coach34:52 The Power of Self-Love46:21 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Confidence49:32 Unity and Advocacy54:40 Dancing Through AdversityCOMMUNITYJoin the Community! Connect with us on socials to discuss Episode 101, share insights, and continue the conversations you want to have:
Omar Imtiaz, Distinguished Enterprise Architect at Salesforce on the transformative impact of AI on human work. With a background in computer science and IT, Omar argues the importance of the shift from technology-driven to human-centered transformation with AI enhancing human capabilities rather than replacing them. Advocating for a collaborative approach where AI and humans work together, he reminds us that meaning, purpose and emotional engagement is the future of the workplace, unleashing a completely new generation of creativity.Omer joins us in his personal capacity. The opinions shared are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Salesforce. Nothing here is confidential, proprietary, or advice; it's a general discussion of industry topics.#AI #Creativity #Futureofwork
Micky and Omer are back with a live preview of Millwall vs Leicester City at The Den. The Lions sit third in the Championship and are chasing a fourth straight league win. Leicester have slipped out of the top six after a poor run and face a tough test in South London. In this episode: Millwall's strong form and top-three momentum Leicester's dip in results and confidence Key absences and predicted line-ups Spotlight on Thierno Ballo and Derek Mazou-Sacko Tactical setup and game predictions Join the lads as they look ahead to Saturday's 3 PM kick-off. Real talk. Real fans. Real Millwall. Search That Millwall Podcast on YouTube to watch the live show in full. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Join us for a spine-chilling episode of Cryptids, Creeps, and Conspiracy as we delve into the infamous Russian Sleep Experiment. Hosts Glenn and Omer from Caffeinated Conspiracies team up to unravel this nightmarish tale of sleep deprivation, psychosis, and human endurance. We explore the terrifying accounts from inside the hermetically sealed chamber, the grotesque self-mutilation, and the eerie claims of unimaginable strength. Whether it's the tension of staying awake for survival or the macabre results of the experiment, this episode is packed with jaw-dropping moments and speculative theories. Viewer discretion is advised due to graphic topics discussed. Don't miss it! Click here for merch sites, patreon site, website, to donate, and join me on social media!Guest Links:northerndreamers@outlook.comTikTokResources:https://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/The_Russian_Sleep_Experiment https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9322273/ https://www.newsweek.com/russian-sleep-experiment-creepypasta-urban-legend-conspiracy-theory-1715222 https://www.menshealth.com/health/a35749962/russian-sleep-experiment-explained-infographics-show-youtube/ https://papersowl.com/examples/behind-the-myth-the-story-of-the-russian-sleep-experiment/ https://www.iflscience.com/the-russian-sleep-experiment-and-why-we-believe-in-urban-legends-75452Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cryptids-creeps-and-conspiracy-podcast--6041412/support.
What if the function you were about to join didn't really exist yet?In 2014, customer success was barely a function—it was an idea in the making. Omer Rabin took a bet on that idea at a time when the industry still needed convincing that managing customer relationships deserved its own tech stack. He went on to become Gainsight's Chief Evangelist when most people thought “customer success” sounded like corporate cheerleading.Fast forward a decade, and customer success has grown into a multi-billion-dollar industry. But somewhere along the way, many CS teams drifted from their strategic roots, becoming reactive order-takers buried in grunt work.In this episode, Omer Rabin (General Partner at TLA Ventures) and Chad Horenfeldt (VP of CS at Siena AI and author of The Strategic CSM) discuss the past, present, and future of customer success. They take us back to the early days—Pulse local events on Toronto rooftops, the hunter vs. farmer debate, and how Nick Mehta's pitch about “selling to existing customers” helped create an entire category.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:• Why customer success emerged as a distinct function (and why it almost didn't)• How CS teams lost their strategic edge—and how to reclaim it• Why AI is bringing CS back to its strategic roots by eliminating grunt work• Why Omer believes the next generation of CEOs will come from customer success• Chad's framework for future customer intelligence• The one question every CSM should ask to align with their CEO's top priority---Check out the Key Takeaways & Transcripts: https://www.gainsight.com/presents/series/unchurned/---Where to Find Chad:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadhorenfeldt/The Strategic CSM: https://www.strategiccustomersuccess.com/Where to Find Omer:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omerabin/Where to Find Josh: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jschachter/--- In this episode, we cover:0:00 – Preview & Introduction1:24 – Meet Chad & Omer2:10 – Pulse Local Events and Building the CS Community3:52 – Chad's Origin Story: Being an Early CS Ambassador4:55 – From Customer Cheerleading to Value Creation12:45 – The AI Revolution and the Return of Strategic CSMs18:31 – How Outcome-Based CS Influences Revenue23:53 – Defining Success Is a Challenge25:25 – How AI Analyzes Survey Data to Find Customer Sentiment28:10 – Customizing Product Updates for Customers29:25 – Tactical Advice for CSMs30:35 – Aligning with Company Needs
Micky and Omer break down QPR vs Millwall with clear team updates and a simple match plan. We cover how that changes the setup, the key battles in wide areas, and where Millwall can press for chances. We check QPR's recent form, set piece threats, and likely in-game changes. We also discuss the Birmingham SAG decision that impacts visiting fans in other fixtures, and what lessons it gives for matchday planning. We finish with practical away day tips and score predictions, then open the lines for fan views. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
durée : 00:16:50 - Les Midis de Culture - par : Marie Labory - Dans "Le Secret des mésanges", Antoine Lanciaux tisse un conte d'enfance et de mémoire où une fillette découvre un secret familial oublié. Dans "Un petit peu malheureusement", Claire Castillon plonge le lecteur adolescent dans les pensées tumultueuses d'un jeune garçon, Omer. - réalisation : Laurence Malonda - invités : Mathilde Wagman Chroniqueuse et programmatrice du "Book club"; Victor Macé de Lépinay Rédacteur en chef adjoint du Pèlerin
Welcome back to another intriguing episode of Cryptids, Creeps, and Conspiracy! Today, we have two special guests, Omer and Glen from Caffeinated Conspiracies. We dive into the bizarre and horrifying Russian Sleep Experiment that keeps the conspiracy world buzzing. From the eerie silence to chaotic whispers, our hosts explore the traumatic experiences of the participants. Paranoia, survival, and ghastly scenes—this is just the beginning. Don't miss out, like, subscribe, and share!Click here for merch sites, patreon site, website, to donate, and join me on social media!Guest Links:northerndreamers@outlook.comTikTokResources:https://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/The_Russian_Sleep_Experiment https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9322273/ https://www.newsweek.com/russian-sleep-experiment-creepypasta-urban-legend-conspiracy-theory-1715222 https://www.menshealth.com/health/a35749962/russian-sleep-experiment-explained-infographics-show-youtube/ https://papersowl.com/examples/behind-the-myth-the-story-of-the-russian-sleep-experiment/ https://www.iflscience.com/the-russian-sleep-experiment-and-why-we-believe-in-urban-legends-75452Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cryptids-creeps-and-conspiracy-podcast--6041412/support.
Does my sefira count work if I say: "Today is the 9th day of the Omer which is one week and three days"?
Today, on Karl and Crew, we heard updates from Israel and talked about the benefits of budgeting. We had Omer Eshel join us to provide a live update on the peace deal between Israel and Hamas. Omer is the CEO and Co-founder of The Bible Comes to Life Travel and Educational Center, with its Israel headquarters. He has also served as the Director of the Israel Tourism Consulate and the Midwest Regional Director of the Israel Ministry of Tourism. We then had Rob West join us to talk about the importance of budgeting. Rob is the host of the nationally syndicated radio program Faith and Finance LIVE, which airs weekdays at 3 pm on 90.1 FM. He is also the host of the Faith and Finance podcast and has a FaithFi App. He is also the CEO of Kingdom Advisors, a community of financial professionals specializing in delivering biblically wise financial advice. We also turned to the phone lines to ask our listeners the questions, “How is God using you to strategize for the kingdom, what’s working and what’s not?” You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to listen to a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Omer Eshel Interview (Updates from Israel after Peace Deal) [04:17 ] Rob West Interview (Benefits of Budgeting) [23:25] Caller Segment (Strategizing for the Kingdom) [45:26] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today, on Karl and Crew, we heard updates from Israel and talked about the benefits of budgeting. We had Omer Eshel join us to provide a live update on the peace deal between Israel and Hamas. Omer is the CEO and Co-founder of The Bible Comes to Life Travel and Educational Center, with its Israel headquarters. He has also served as the Director of the Israel Tourism Consulate and the Midwest Regional Director of the Israel Ministry of Tourism. We then had Rob West join us to talk about the importance of budgeting. Rob is the host of the nationally syndicated radio program Faith and Finance LIVE, which airs weekdays at 3 pm on 90.1 FM. He is also the host of the Faith and Finance podcast and has a FaithFi App. He is also the CEO of Kingdom Advisors, a community of financial professionals specializing in delivering biblically wise financial advice. We also turned to the phone lines to ask our listeners the questions, “How is God using you to strategize for the kingdom, what’s working and what’s not?” You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to listen to a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Omer Eshel Interview (Updates from Israel after Peace Deal) [04:17 ] Rob West Interview (Benefits of Budgeting) [23:25] Caller Segment (Strategizing for the Kingdom) [45:26] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today, on Karl and Crew, we heard updates from Israel and talked about the benefits of budgeting. We had Omer Eshel join us to provide a live update on the peace deal between Israel and Hamas. Omer is the CEO and Co-founder of The Bible Comes to Life Travel and Educational Center, with its Israel headquarters. He has also served as the Director of the Israel Tourism Consulate and the Midwest Regional Director of the Israel Ministry of Tourism. We then had Rob West join us to talk about the importance of budgeting. Rob is the host of the nationally syndicated radio program Faith and Finance LIVE, which airs weekdays at 3 pm on 90.1 FM. He is also the host of the Faith and Finance podcast and has a FaithFi App. He is also the CEO of Kingdom Advisors, a community of financial professionals specializing in delivering biblically wise financial advice. We also turned to the phone lines to ask our listeners the questions, “How is God using you to strategize for the kingdom, what’s working and what’s not?” You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to listen to a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Omer Eshel Interview (Updates from Israel after Peace Deal) [04:17 ] Rob West Interview (Benefits of Budgeting) [23:25] Caller Segment (Strategizing for the Kingdom) [45:26] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today, on Karl and Crew, we heard updates from Israel and talked about the benefits of budgeting. We had Omer Eshel join us to provide a live update on the peace deal between Israel and Hamas. Omer is the CEO and Co-founder of The Bible Comes to Life Travel and Educational Center, with its Israel headquarters. He has also served as the Director of the Israel Tourism Consulate and the Midwest Regional Director of the Israel Ministry of Tourism. We then had Rob West join us to talk about the importance of budgeting. Rob is the host of the nationally syndicated radio program Faith and Finance LIVE, which airs weekdays at 3 pm on 90.1 FM. He is also the host of the Faith and Finance podcast and has a FaithFi App. He is also the CEO of Kingdom Advisors, a community of financial professionals specializing in delivering biblically wise financial advice. We also turned to the phone lines to ask our listeners the questions, “How is God using you to strategize for the kingdom, what’s working and what’s not?” You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to listen to a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Omer Eshel Interview (Updates from Israel after Peace Deal) [04:17 ] Rob West Interview (Benefits of Budgeting) [23:25] Caller Segment (Strategizing for the Kingdom) [45:26] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today, on Karl and Crew, we heard updates from Israel and talked about the benefits of budgeting. We had Omer Eshel join us to provide a live update on the peace deal between Israel and Hamas. Omer is the CEO and Co-founder of The Bible Comes to Life Travel and Educational Center, with its Israel headquarters. He has also served as the Director of the Israel Tourism Consulate and the Midwest Regional Director of the Israel Ministry of Tourism. We then had Rob West join us to talk about the importance of budgeting. Rob is the host of the nationally syndicated radio program Faith and Finance LIVE, which airs weekdays at 3 pm on 90.1 FM. He is also the host of the Faith and Finance podcast and has a FaithFi App. He is also the CEO of Kingdom Advisors, a community of financial professionals specializing in delivering biblically wise financial advice. We also turned to the phone lines to ask our listeners the questions, “How is God using you to strategize for the kingdom, what’s working and what’s not?” You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to listen to a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Omer Eshel Interview (Updates from Israel after Peace Deal) [04:17 ] Rob West Interview (Benefits of Budgeting) [23:25] Caller Segment (Strategizing for the Kingdom) [45:26] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today, on Karl and Crew, we heard updates from Israel and talked about the benefits of budgeting. We had Omer Eshel join us to provide a live update on the peace deal between Israel and Hamas. Omer is the CEO and Co-founder of The Bible Comes to Life Travel and Educational Center, with its Israel headquarters. He has also served as the Director of the Israel Tourism Consulate and the Midwest Regional Director of the Israel Ministry of Tourism. We then had Rob West join us to talk about the importance of budgeting. Rob is the host of the nationally syndicated radio program Faith and Finance LIVE, which airs weekdays at 3 pm on 90.1 FM. He is also the host of the Faith and Finance podcast and has a FaithFi App. He is also the CEO of Kingdom Advisors, a community of financial professionals specializing in delivering biblically wise financial advice. We also turned to the phone lines to ask our listeners the questions, “How is God using you to strategize for the kingdom, what’s working and what’s not?” You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to listen to a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Omer Eshel Interview (Updates from Israel after Peace Deal) [04:17 ] Rob West Interview (Benefits of Budgeting) [23:25] Caller Segment (Strategizing for the Kingdom) [45:26] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today, on Karl and Crew, we heard updates from Israel and talked about the benefits of budgeting. We had Omer Eshel join us to provide a live update on the peace deal between Israel and Hamas. Omer is the CEO and Co-founder of The Bible Comes to Life Travel and Educational Center, with its Israel headquarters. He has also served as the Director of the Israel Tourism Consulate and the Midwest Regional Director of the Israel Ministry of Tourism. We then had Rob West join us to talk about the importance of budgeting. Rob is the host of the nationally syndicated radio program Faith and Finance LIVE, which airs weekdays at 3 pm on 90.1 FM. He is also the host of the Faith and Finance podcast and has a FaithFi App. He is also the CEO of Kingdom Advisors, a community of financial professionals specializing in delivering biblically wise financial advice. We also turned to the phone lines to ask our listeners the questions, “How is God using you to strategize for the kingdom, what’s working and what’s not?” You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to listen to a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Omer Eshel Interview (Updates from Israel after Peace Deal) [04:17 ] Rob West Interview (Benefits of Budgeting) [23:25] Caller Segment (Strategizing for the Kingdom) [45:26] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This special episode of Interchange Recharged brings together finance, law, and technology leaders shaping the path to commercial carbon capture. Host Sylvia Leyva Martinez explores how capital, regulation, and innovation are converging to turn early-stage CCUS projects into bankable reality.The conversation opens with Omer Farooq, Head of Sustainable Asset Finance at Bank of America, on how one of the world's largest banks is approaching carbon capture — from financing first-of-a-kind projects to assessing new business models and risk structures. Omer explains why point-source capture is already investable, why direct air capture still has hurdles to clear, and why incentives like 45Q remain the backbone of the economics. “Policy drives energy,” he says, “and transport and permitting are the next frontiers.”Next, Liz McGinley, Partner at Bracewell LLP, joins to unpack the evolving U.S. regulatory landscape. She discusses the expanded 45Q tax credit, the lingering uncertainty around the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, and why the slow pace of pipeline permitting has become a bottleneck for deployment. Yet, she says, investor confidence is growing fast — driven by clarity on incentives and insurance mechanisms to manage geological risk.Finally, Shahul Hameed, Vice President of Global Oil & Gas Measurement Instrumentation at Emerson, explains how technology is catching up with policy. He shares how decades of oil and gas expertise are being repurposed for CO₂ transport and storage, and how automation, measurement accuracy, and data integrity are helping to de-risk projects. From AI-driven analytics to mass-based metering, Shahul outlines how precision is becoming the new currency of CCUS.From finance and legal frameworks to field-level innovation, this episode captures the mood on the ground in Houston — one of optimism, collaboration, and rapid evolution. As Sylvia concludes, “Finance follows certainty. The incentives are there, the technology is advancing, and the industry is learning fast.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week, Alona is joined by Omer Bartov, the Israeli-American historian and professor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Brown University. Two years after the Hamas-led attack in southern Israel, Israel's retaliation has killed one in 33 Gazans. Omer argues that the war on Gaza is genocidal—and that many Israelis are in denial about what their government is doing. On the podcast, Omer explains how this denial operates and its historical parallels. He argues that denialism has roots in his country's origin story, as the onslaught becomes a “second Nakba”. And he reflects on his personal journey, as an Israeli who grew up in the early days of the state. To read Omer's essay “A State of Denial”, the cover of Prospect's latest issue, out today, head to prospectmagazine.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What happens when an immovable object meets an unstoppable force? And then both of those things meet Gimli? It's a question that the philosophers have debated for ages, and it was a question that was settled by JRR Tolkien in the chapter The Riders of Rohan, when Eomer meets Aragorn, and then Gimli steps in after something ticks him off.
Find out more about Endeavor: https://pakistan.endeavor.orgIn this episode of Thought Behind Things, we're joined by Muhammad Omer Khan, Founder & CEO of PostEx, Pakistan's largest e-commerce logistics & cashflow solutions provider — operating across Tier 1 to Tier 3 cities with over 11,000 employees and handling 3x more COD cash than any competitor.This episode answers:Why PostEx skipped the traditional franchise modelWhat goes into delivering to Pakistan's most remote townsHow tech, data, and credit scoring drive modern logisticsWe also talk about team scale, investor interest, data monetization, and what it really takes to operate in low-trust, high-cash economies like Pakistan.Socials:TBT's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings/TBT's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tbtbymuzamilTBT's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thoughtbehindthingsTBT Clips: https://www.youtube.com/@tbtpodcastclipsMuzamil's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan/Muzamil's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/muzamilhasan/Guest's LinkedIn: pk.linkedin.com/in/muhammadomer56Endeavor's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/endeavor-pakistanDaftarKhwan: https://www.daftarkhwan.com/Credits:Executive Producer: Syed Muzamil Hasan ZaidiAssociate Producer: Saad ShehryarPublisher: Talha ShaikhEditor: Jawad Sajid
In deze aflevering praat Benjamin contrabassist Omer Govreen. In 2021 bracht hij zijn debuut als leider uit en nu vier jaar later is zijn tweede album 'All Things Equal' een feit. De plaat is opgenomen in New York met zijn Nederlandse trio en de Sloveense vibrafonist Aleksander Sever.
Also known as Sean Don. A member of the JUSTUS LEAGUE AS WELL. Can't forget he produced for LITTLE BROTHER too...! Welcome to the pod....! FINIAN ST.OMER!!
In this dynamic episode of the Business of Aesthetics podcast, host Omer leads a discussion with three distinct experts, Ang, Naren, and Nico, to unpack the complexities of multigenerational skincare. This conversation provides a holistic framework for aesthetic practices aiming to serve a diverse patient base, from Gen Alpha to Baby Boomers, with intention and precision. The episode moves from the internal to the external, starting with Ang's insights on how skin concerns are deeply connected to gut health and hormonal shifts unique to each life stage. Naren then provides a masterclass on digital strategy, revealing how different generations search for treatments online and how clinics can tailor their SEO and website content to build trust and drive conversions. Finally, Nico bridges the gap with a deep dive into the biology of aging, explaining the critical role of hormones and advocating for regenerative treatments like Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) to ensure long-term skin health. This is an essential listen for any practitioner or clinic owner looking to create personalized, effective patient journeys for every age group.
In Rus the Moavite: Loyalty and Royalty (Part 2), the episode continues with Noami and Rus's arrival in Beis Lechem at the start of the barley harvest. The podcast explains the significance of the Omer offering and how the agricultural cycle shaped daily life. We see the poverty of Noami and Rus as they return home with nothing, prompting Rus to step forward with a plan to gather leftover grain from the fields. The laws of Leket, Shichacha, and Peah are introduced, giving deeper context to Rus's decision to collect what was left behind for the poor.The story then shifts to the field itself, where Rus's humility and modest behavior stand out. Her quiet dignity quickly draws attention when Boaz, a respected leader in Beis Lechem, arrives and inquires about her. After investigating her background, Boaz is impressed by Rus's loyalty and character. Their first conversation unfolds with kindness and generosity, culminating in Boaz inviting Rus to join him for a meal—an invitation that marks the beginning of a powerful bond and the next step in Rus's path from poverty to royalty.00:00 - Intro and Recap01:11 - Noami and Rus Arriving in Beis Lechem01:36 - Understanding the Omer Harvesting and Sacrifice10:16 - Noami and Rus arrive to their house, penniless13:25 - Rus's plan for collecting in the field14:34 - Understanding Leket, Shichacha, and Peah17:13 - Rus and Collecting Leket20:52 - Rus's Modesty22:35 - Boaz Arrives at the Field25:30 - Boaz investigates Rus35:26 - Boaz Talks with Rus46:32 - Boaz Invites Rus to Eat
durée : 00:04:16 - Chroniques littorales - par : Jose Manuel Lamarque - Au printemps dernier, lors de la Conférence des Nations unies pour l'Océan, les scientifiques ont été la pierre angulaire de ce rendez-vous international. Aujourd'hui, découvrons le GDR OMER, le groupe de recherche mer et océan du CNRS, avec son directeur Fabrizio d'Ortenzio. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.
Aug 24, 2025Neil McClendon, Lead PastorGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchGod's Timing, People & PowerMatthew 4:12-251. God's timing, 4:12-17 • Isaiah 9:1-2Biblical examples… a) David & Goliath b) Judges 5 c) Omer of mannaExodus 16:31-32d) Apostle Paul • 2 Corinthians 1:8-102. God's people, 4:18-22What God looks at and for in people… a) willing not perfect b) your future not your past c) faith not promises3. God's power, 4:23-25Mental worship… 1. Do you sense holy momentum on your life these days or is it just you and your ideas fueling your choices? 2. Since becoming a Christian what is something you've been able to do that you couldn't do before? 3. Are you okay with your kids leaving you to follow God's will for their lives? 4. When you look back at your past, what are some of the experiences you've had that strengthen your faith in the present? 5. Could your life, as it is currently being lived, sustain a demonstration of God's power?
No Other Land (2024) is the Oscar-winning documentary that shows the brutal destruction of a Palestinian community in the occupied West Bank. Recorded between 2019 to 2023, the film tells the story of Basel Adra, a young Palestinian activist, who has been protesting the Israeli army's destruction of homes and eviction of villagers. Adra is assisted by Yuval Abraham, a Jewish Israeli journalist. (They are also two of the film's four directors). To Adra and other Palestinians, the Israeli army is destroying their homeland. The Israeli army, however, maintains that the inhabitants are on land that the military needs for live-fire military training and that the evictions have been duly authorized by Israeli courts. The situation turns violent—Adra's cousin is shot by Israeli soldiers in the days after the Oct 7 attacks—and Adra himself is endangered by his efforts to record the evictions and protests. The film provides a penetrating look not only at a Palestinian community in the West Bank but also at the plight of those being forced off their land--with literally nowhere else to go. [Editor's Note: Since the recording of this episode, Odeh Hathalin, a Palestinian activist and contributor to the film, was shot and killed in a village in Masafer Yatta by an Israeli settler.]Timestamps:0:00 Introduction3:42 Masafar Yatta and the Occupied West Bank7:43 The legal apparatus of illegal occupation13:14 The “Gazafication” of the West Bank20:08 The meaning of “No Other Land”23:21 Israel and the international community31:24 The crackdown on free speech in the United States and in Israel34:41 A complex story of an Israeli-Palestinian friendship41:18 The power of images43:07 Growing Israeli indifference to Gaza and the West Bank after Oct. 748:30 The film's reception in Israel 49:53 Law-based criticism of Israel and antisemitism Further reading:Bartov, Omer, “I'm a Genocide Scholar. I Know It When I See It,” New York Times (July 15, 2025)Beinart, Peter, Being Jewish after the Destruction of Gaza: A Reckoning (2025)Caplan, Neil, The Israel-Palestine Conflict: Contested Histories (2010)Hajjar, Lisa, “International Humanitarian Law and ‘Wars on Terror': A Comparative Analysis of Israeli and American Doctrines and Policies,” 36 Journal of Palestine Studies 36 (Autumn 2006)Kaufman, Anthony, "No Other Distribution: How Film Industry Economics and Politics Are Suppressing Docs Sympathetic to Palestine and Critical of Israel," Int'l Documentary Ass'n (Jan 15, 2025)Khalidi, Rashid, The Hundred Years' War on Palestine: A History of Settler Colonialism and Resistance, 1917-2017 (2020)Lukenville, Mackenzie, “The Only Path Forward: ‘No Other Land,'” Int'l Documentary Ass'n (Dec. 5, 2024)Sfard, Michael, Occupation from Within: A Journey to the Roots of the Constitutional Coup (2025)Law on Film is created and produced by Jonathan Hafetz. Jonathan is a professor at Seton Hall Law School. He has written many books and articles about the law. He has litigated important cases to protect civil liberties and human rights while working at the ACLU and other organizations. Jonathan is a huge film buff and has been watching, studying, and talking about movies for as long as he can remember. For more information about Jonathan, here's a link to his bio: https://law.shu.edu/profiles/hafetzjo.htmlYou can contact him at jonathanhafetz@gmail.comYou can follow him on X (Twitter) @jonathanhafetz You can follow the podcast on X (Twitter) @LawOnFilmYou can follow the podcast on Instagram @lawonfilmpodcast
Daily Halacha Podcast - Daily Halacha By Rabbi Eli J. Mansour
Halacha allows one to recite the Birkot Ha'shahar (morning blessings) either standing or sitting. Strictly speaking, there is no preference, and one should therefore recite the Berachot in whichever position lends itself to greater Kavana (concentration). Rav Haim Palachi (Turkey, 1788-1868), in his Kaf Ha'haim, writes that one should preferably recite the Berachot while seated, as one is generally better able to concentrate and focus while sitting. Certainly, one should not recite the Birkot Ha'shahar while walking about, or while being involved in some other activity. The Ashkenazim have the practice of reciting Birkot Ha'shahar in the synagogue. In fact, the morning prayer service in Ashkenazic synagogues begins with the Hazan reciting the morning Berachot. The advantage of this custom is that it offers the congregation the opportunity to answer "Amen" to all these Berachot. The Sadikim teach that one should endeavor to answer "Amen" ninety times over the course of the day. Just as Halacha requires reciting one hundred Berachot each day, there is a tradition that we should strive for ninety "Amen" responses every day. Some have explained that the four letters that form the word "Sadik" – Sadi, Dalet, Yod, and Kuf – have the numerical values of 90, 4, 10 and 100. These allude to the ninety daily "Amen" responses, the four recitations of Kedusha (twice in the repetitions of the Amida – in Shaharit and Minha – once before Shema, and once in U'ba Le'sion), the ten Kaddish recitations that one should hear each day, and the one hundred Berachot. One who ensures to accomplish all this each day is considered a "Sadik." The Ashkenazic practice that the Hazan recites Birkot Ha'shahar in the synagogue helps ensure that a person reaches ninety "Amen" responses over the course of the day. This does not, however, appear to be the custom among Sephardim. The Shulhan Aruch writes that one who washes Netilat Yadayim in the morning at home should not recite the Beracha of "Al Netilat Yadayim" in the synagogue, because this results in a considerable lapse of time between the Misva and the Beracha . We may infer from the Shulhan Aruch's remark that reciting Birkot Ha'shahar at home, before arriving at the synagogue, is perfectly acceptable, as the only concern arises with regard to the particular Beracha of "Al Netilat Yadayim" which must be recited at the time one washes his hands. Indeed, the Arizal (Rav Yishak Luria, 1534-1572) made a point of reciting Birkot Ha'shahar in his home. This was also the opinion of the Kaf Ha'haim Sofer (Rav Yaakov Haim Sofer, Baghdad-Jerusalem, 1870-1939), and this was the practice of Hacham Ovadia Yosef. Nevertheless, if one prefers reciting Birkot Ha'shahar in the synagogue, figuring that at home it would be more difficult to recite the Berachot with proper concentration, then he may certainly do so. However, as mentioned, he must recite the Beracha of "Al Netilat Yadayim" right after he washes his hands soon after waking up, and he must recite "Asher Yasar" immediately after using the restroom. Additionally, as it is preferable to recite "Elokai Neshama" immediately after the recitation of "Asher Yasar," this blessing, too, should be recited at home. It turns out, then, that even if one prefers reciting Birkot Ha'shahar in the synagogue, he will nevertheless recite the Berachot of "Al Netilat Yadayim," "Asher Yasar" and "Elokai Neshama" at home. As such, there might be a practical advantage to reciting all the Birkot Ha'shahar at home, because dividing them – reciting some at home and some in the synagogue – could cause confusion. Since several Berachot must be recited at home, it is preferably to recite the blessings all together, as otherwise one might be uncertain when he arrives at the synagogue about which Berachot he already recited and which he did not. The Shulhan Aruch rules that if a person attends an Ashkenazic synagogue, where the Hazan recites the morning Berachot aloud, and he hears and answers "Amen" to the Berachot, he may nevertheless then recite the Berachot himself, if he had not recited them previously. He is not considered to have fulfilled his obligation by listening to the Hazan's recitation. The reason is that a person does not fulfill his obligation by hearing another person's Beracha unless they both have in mind that the recitation should fulfill the listener's requirement. Meaning, both the person reciting the Beracha and the person listening to the Beracha must have this in mind, and if not, then the listener does not satisfy his obligation. (Some explain on this basis the custom to exclaim "Shamayim" before someone recites a Beracha on behalf of others, as this word is an acrostic representing the phrase "Shome'a Mashmia Yahdav Mechavnim" – the listener and the one reciting must together have intention for the Beracha to fulfill the listener's obligation.) Clearly, when the Hazan recites the morning blessings in the synagogue, he has no intention at all for those listening to fulfill their obligation, and the congregation similarly does not have this intention. Therefore, the listeners can – and should – recite Birkot Ha'shahar afterward if they hadn't already. This is similar to the common practice for the Rabbi to count the Omer aloud, with the Beracha, before the congregation counts, in order that everyone hears which day to count. Here, too, neither the Rabbi nor the congregation intends for his Beracha to fulfill their obligation, and so the congregation recites the Beracha themselves afterward. (By contrast, when Hallel is recited in the synagogue, the Hazan and the congregation should have in mind that his Beracha over the Hallel should fulfill their obligation, and the congregation should then proceed right to Hallel without reciting the Beracha.) If a person does not remember whether he recited one of the morning blessings, we apply the famous rule of "Safek Berachot Le'hakel" – that a Beracha is not recited in cases of uncertainty – and he does not recite the Beracha. Preferably, he should find somebody who has yet to recite the morning Berachot and listen to that person's recitation of the Beracha or Berachot about which he is uncertain, and answer "Amen," with the intention to fulfill his obligation if this is necessary. The Ben Ish Hai (Rav Yosef Haim of Baghdad, 1833-1909) writes that a person in this situation who cannot hear the Beracha recited by someone else should recite the Beracha while omitting the words "Ata Hashem Elokenu Melech Ha'olam," and think these words in his mind, without saying them. Fascinatingly, the Ben Ish Hai discusses this Halacha by envisioning the scenario of a person who had woken up in the middle of the night for Tikkun Hasot (the prayer recited by some at halachic midnight), and, because of his fatigue, is unsure whether or not he recited all the Birkot Ha'shahar afterward. It seems that the Ben Ish Hai could not countenance a situation where somebody slept normally and, due to his mindlessness, doesn't remember whether he recited all the morning blessings. It was clear to the Ben Ish Hai that people are focused when reciting Berachot in the beginning of the day, and thus the only possible case he could imagine of a Safek (doubt) was a person who arose for Tikkun Hasot… Different opinions exist as to the final point in the day by which one must recite Birkot Ha'shahar. The Derech Ha'haim (Rav Yaakob Lorberbaum of Lissa, 1760-1832) rules stringently on this matter, and maintains that one may recite the morning blessings only until the end of the fourth hour of the day – the final time by which one should recite the Amida prayer. A different opinion is taken by Rav Shlomo Kluger (1785-1869), who maintained that these Berachot may be recited until Hasot (halachic midday). However, Hacham Ovadia Yosef, in Yehaveh Da'at, cites a large number of Poskim who ruled that Birkot Ha'shahar may be recited the entire day, until sundown. According to this view, even if somebody is unwell and got out of bed in the afternoon, he can and should still recite Birkot Ha'shahar. These Poskim include the Zera Emet (Rav Yishmael of Modena, Italy, 1723-1811), the Ma'amar Mordechi (Rav Mordechai Karmi, 1749-1825), the Ben Ish Hai (in Rav Pe'alim), and the Erech Ha'shulhan (Rav Yishak Tayeb, Tunis, 1786-1830). In light of these different opinions, the Kaf Ha'haim writes that we should follow the rule of "Safek Berachot Le'hakel," and thus if a person, for whatever reason, did not recite Birkot Ha'shahar until after the fourth hour of the day, he should not recite the blessings. Hacham Ovadia Yosef, however, disagrees, noting that the vast majority of Poskim allows reciting the Berachot the entire day. Those who rule otherwise are a very small minority, such that their dissenting view is not sufficient to create a situation of Safek. Hacham Ovadia also draws our attention to the practice followed by the Vilna Gaon (Rabbi Eliyahu of Vilna, 1720-1797) to recite one of the morning blessings – "She'asa Li Kol Sorki" – on the night after Yom Kippur. This Beracha is recited to express gratitude over the ability to wear shoes, and so the Gaon felt that it should not be recited on Yom Kippur, when we do not wear normal shoes. On Mosa'eh Yom Kippur, however, when he put on his shoes, the Gaon recited the Beracha. According to the Gaon, then, Birkot Ha'shahar could be recited even past sundown, in the evening. Although we do not follow this opinion, it is another indication of the large consensus allowing the recitation of Birkot Ha'shahar throughout the day. Therefore, Hacham Ovadia writes, one who did not recite Birkot Ha'shahar in the morning can do so throughout the day, until sunset. Birkot Ha'shahar may be recited as early as Hasot (halachic midnight), but only if the person had gone to sleep before midnight and then woke up without intending to go back to sleep (such as those who wake up for Tikun Hasot). If a person goes to sleep after Hasot, he may not recite Birkot Ha'shahar before going to sleep. Likewise, a person who woke up after Hasot but plans to go back to sleep should not recite Birkot Ha'shahar at that point. Somebody who remains awake throughout the night should not recite Birkot Ha'shahar until daybreak (Alot Ha'shahar).
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Part 3 is a followup to parts 1 and 2 since 'nothing happened yet. Plus some interesting things to note about the Septuagint version of Daniel 9:25-27. Is the dire straits SOME YEAR a possible time to watch for events surrounding the rebuilding of Jerusalem to begin especially since the dire straits always follow the 2nd counting of the Omer. In today's followup we just look at interesting possibilities but it is always a great time to be 'watching' for the fulfillment of biblical prophecies so that we are not 'caught unawares'.
(Bonus episode! Relive the live RSL episode of Jersey Swap in audio form.) With their biggest win in the past, FC Cincinnati focus again on the present with a suddenly-mammoth three-point challenge at Real Salt Lake Saturday. The hunter now becomes the hunted, as RSL have gone five matches unbeaten. Another change of pace—Mr. “No Days Off” took PTO this week, so Jason Ashcraft steps in for a special Jersey Swap with Scott Omer from Designated Pundits. While the primary focus will be on Diego Luna after his USMNT breakout, can the Orange & Blue return to their away form without any letdowns? Tune in and trade threads with us! #MLS #FCCincinnati #soccer Become a Patron! Subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk Don't forget you can now download and subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk on iTunes today! The podcast can also be found on Stitcher Smart Radio now. We're also available in the Google Play Store and NOW ON SPOTIFY! As always we'd love your feedback about our podcast! You can email the show at feedback@cincinnatisoccertalk.com. We'd love for you to join us on our Facebook page as well! Like us at Facebook.com/CincinnatiSoccerTalk.
(Aniversario de la Muerte de Celia Cruz) El 16 de julio de 2003, «Celia dejó para siempre su lucha contra el tumor canceroso que le invadió el cerebro.... Dios fue con Celia como ella fue con el mundo. Le concedió una muerte como si fuera la bella durmiente», atestigua Omer Pardillo-Cid en su epílogo a la autobiografía de Celia Cruz titulada: Celia: Mi vida. «Celia salió de su casa rumbo a la funeraria... escoltada por la policía de Nueva York.... En el barrio Washington Heights, en el cual la mayoría de la población es de procedencia dominicana... se extendía... una multitud, con flores en mano, llorando y tratando de tocar el carro mientras pasaba.... Lo mismo sucedió al pasar por el barrio de Harlem. De igual manera, los afroamericanos rindieron sus respetos y su propio homenaje a la diva cubana.... »Mientras tanto, en Miami todo se preparaba para recibir por última vez a su reina.... [quien] el viernes 18 arribó al Aeropuerto Internacional de Miami.... [Desde allí] su cortejo fúnebre la transportó... hasta la Torre de la Libertad.... [Las autoridades municipales determinaron que el día siguiente] el sistema de transporte público [transportaría]... a cualquier persona... hasta la Torre sin costo alguno.... »Para las tres de la tarde [del sábado] la cantidad de personas en fila para despedirse de Celia había superado las 250 mil.... Miles [no pudieron] entrar.... La cantidad de gente que se congregó [a lo largo de la calle Biscayne Boulevard para verla pasar] fue tan grande que el tráfico se paralizó por todo el centro de Miami y sus alrededores.... [En la Torre, se preparó el cadáver] para su partida final hacia Nueva York, donde sería sepultado.... »Llegó la mañana del 22, con lluvias y un fuerte calor. Sin embargo... la gente comenzó a llegar a la funeraria [neoyorquina]... desde las cinco de la madrugada y siguió de esa manera hasta las once de la noche [por orden del gobernador].... [La funeraria calculó que por sus puertas pasaron más de cien mil personas.] »Al día siguiente... una carroza blanca tirada por un par de caballos blancos... la [transportaron]... por toda la Quinta Avenida, [donde] miles y miles de personas congregadas en las aceras... fueron testigos de la solemne marcha [a pesar de] la lluvia [que] volvió a caer... acompañada por truenos y relámpagos... hasta la Catedral de San Patricio.... »[En la homilía de la misa] se nos recordó a todos los congregados —sigue narrando Omer Pardillo— que el “azúcar” [de Celia] “quedó derretida en el café de su pueblo”.... [En el cementerio] más de diez mil personas esperaban para despedirla [en] la lluvia, [que] continuó con fuerza.... »¿Quién iba a pensar —pregunta Omer retóricamente— que esa pobre negrita, nacida en el humilde barrio de Santos Suárez [en La Habana], llegaría, al fin de su vida, a andar en una carroza tirada por caballos blancos, como si fuera un cuento de hadas, y paralizar a la capital del mundo?»1 Tal vez lo único que valga la pena añadir a este fabuloso cuento sea que, para los que hayan envidiado a Celia, el apóstol Pedro aconseja que seamos humildes y nos sometamos al poder de Dios para que, a su debido tiempo, Dios mismo nos exalte, tratándonos como a gente importante.2 Carlos ReyUn Mensaje a la Concienciawww.conciencia.net 1 Celia Cruz con Ana Cristina Reymundo, Celia: Mi vida (New York: HarperCollins, 2004), pp. 236-42. 2 1P 5:6
In this episode, Claus Lauter and sourcing expert Omar Sasson discuss the critical aspects of sourcing from Asia, including the importance of having backup suppliers, the process of finding and verifying suppliers, navigating tariffs, and understanding cultural differences in communication. Omar shares his insights on how to improve sourcing strategies to boost margins and profits, emphasizing the need for thorough research and the value of working with experienced professionals in the field.Topics discussed in this episode: Why having only one supplier is the biggest sourcing mistake. Why contacting hundreds of suppliers ensures competitive pricing. What the four-phase sourcing process entails for success. Why backup suppliers must be developed before emergencies. How factory direct isn't always better than trading companies. What countries like Vietnam and India offer as China alternatives. Why cultural differences vary drastically across Asian regions. How moving to premium countries can increase product value. What landed cost reveals about true profitability. Why assuming miscommunication prevents costly supplier mistakes. Links & Resources Website: https://thesassoncompany.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omer-sasson-sourcing-qc-trade/ Get access to more free resources by visiting the show notes athttps://tinyurl.com/9raat2n5MORE RESOURCES Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/ Free Store Optimization Beginners Guide: Instant PDF Download!
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Did you know that there are EXACTLY 70 WEEKS from the 7th day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread following the second Passover this year 2025 to Yom Kippur or Day of Atonement 2026? Additionally if you count the 7 Sabbaths of the Omer following the Feast of First Fruits for the Second Passover this year and then you count an additional 62 Sabbaths (as in Daniel 9:25 says 7 weeks or 7 sevens i.e. 7 sabbaths & 62 weeks, sevens or sabbaths that's 69 sabbaths from the feast of first fruits for the second Passover this year) you come to Yom Teruah or Feast of Trumpets 2026 which is ON THE 69TH Sabbath after the feast of First Fruits! All throughout scripture prophecy most times has a long plan and then a short plan. The long plan is always first and the fulfillment may be in the distant future, and you don't know the day or the hour that it will be fulfilled. Then the short plan is very often revealed, including the date of its coming fulfillment once you get really close to its time. So, there can be two timelines for one prophecy or set of prophecies, a long plan and a short plan, a far plan and a near plan. Consider Noah who began building his boat 120 years before the flood came. He knew it was going to come, he just didn't know when that was the long plan, but then the short plan was revealed to him seven days before the flood came. As the time of fulfillment neared, he was told exactly what day it would start to rain. Same thing with the exodus from Egypt. The long plan was revealed to Abraham, Isaac, and then Jacob. As they got closer to going to Egypt, the plans became more distinct. Abraham saw it afar off, and Jacob actually went to Egypt. But still, it was a long plan… the rest of 400 years before they would know exactly when the exodus was coming. Then, when Moses came back from the desert, he revealed the short plan and they knew exactly when they were going to leave, the night of Passover. Same thing with Daniel 9, all of Daniel's visions actually, but Daniel 9:24-27 is what we're specifically dealing with in part 1 of this message regarding verse 24's long plan of 3500 years and in part 2 verses 25's and 27's short plan of 70 actual weeks of days.
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Omer Agiv is the co-founder and CEO of Faireez, an AI-powered housekeeping platform delivering hotel-style cleaning services to multifamily buildings. A serial entrepreneur with seven startups under his belt—including one acquired by Anheuser-Busch—Omer brings deep expertise in digitizing traditional industries. With Faireez, he's aiming to disrupt the outdated home cleaning model by providing on-demand, tech-enabled daily housekeeping that enhances resident lifestyle and property value. Make sure to download our free guide, 7 Questions Every Passive Investor Should Ask, here. Key Takeaways Faireez makes housekeeping a modern apartment community amenity, offering AI-powered daily cleaning services tailored to multifamily properties. The platform benefits three key groups: residents (who want convenience), property managers (seeking lifestyle-enhancing amenities), and cleaners (offered stable, respectful employment). Unlike gig economy models, Faireez partners with professional cleaning companies and assigns one “fairy” per building for consistent service. This model enables short, high-frequency cleaning sessions (15–20 minutes daily) and creates a trust-based relationship with residents. Faireez enhances NOI for property owners while offering residents a premium, lifestyle-driven amenity. Topics From Beer Analytics to Domestic Tech Omer previously built and sold a startup that provided real-time beer consumption analytics for breweries worldwide. He's passionate about applying tech to “low-tech” industries—first beer, now housekeeping. Faireez was born from his frustration of working long hours and still coming home to do dishes at midnight. Housekeeping for Apartments Residents dislike daily chores and only have access to bi-weekly deep cleaning services. Property managers lack truly useful, lifestyle-enhancing amenities to differentiate their buildings. Cleaners face unstable gig work—Faireez offers full-time partnerships, insurance, and steady assignments. Why Gig Economy Models Fail in Housekeeping Previous “Uber for cleaning” startups failed due to inconsistent quality and no recurring relationships. Faireez does the opposite: one assigned cleaner (“fairy”) per building, pricing per chore (not hour), and better-than-market pay. Building trust and consistency drives better service, community engagement, and resident satisfaction. AI and Tech Machine learning optimizes routing, scheduling, and dynamic pricing per city and chore type. Faireez is piloting video-based assessments where residents film their space and get an instant plan, quote, and cleanliness score. Their systems update pricing frequently to keep it affordable while maintaining operational efficiency. Best Properties for Hotel-Style Housekeeping Class A properties with 100+ units and a family-oriented resident base. Ideal for buildings seeking to add non-rent revenue and attract renters looking for lifestyle upgrades. Especially popular with families, busy professionals, and tech-savvy urban renters.
In this powerful and deeply insightful conversation, Rahel Bayar sits down with Nachi Gordon to discuss her journey from being a sex crimes and child abuse prosecutor in the Bronx to founding The Bayar Group, an organization dedicated to abuse and harassment prevention across North America. Rahel shares how her early aspirations in psychology shifted to law, leading her to work on some of the most difficult cases imaginable—domestic violence, child abuse, and sexual assault. With years of courtroom experience and firsthand exposure to trauma, she eventually asked herself: Can this be prevented? Now a leading educator and consultant, Rahel trains schools, camps, and youth organizations on how to build safe environments without instilling fear. She breaks down practical prevention tools—like teaching children about body safety, the difference between secrets and surprises, and how to foster open communication—especially within the frum (religious Jewish) community. Whether you're a parent, educator, or community leader, this episode will leave you thinking differently about what it means to protect children and empower communities. “No healthy grown-up needs a child to keep a secret.” — Rahel Bayar This episode was made possible thanks to our sponsors: ►Blooms Kosher Bring you the best Kosher products worldwide. https://bloomskosher.com ____________________________________________________ ► PZ Deals - Download the app and never pay full price again! https://app.pz.deals/install/mpp _____________________________________________________ ►Toveedo Visit- https://toveedoshop.com Use Promo Code MM10 for $10 off! __________________________________________________ ► Aleph Beta Counting the Omer can feel like just counting. But it's meant to be a journey — seven weeks of preparing for Matan Torah. That's why Aleph Beta created A Book Like No Other, a new podcast guiding you through the Omer with weekly episodes featuring Rabbi David Fohrman. Deep conversations. Real meaning. Perfectly timed for Shavuot.