Podcasts about rabbi arnie samlan

In this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay talks about the past week in Israel with the deaths of both Israeli and Arab teens, and the vitriol that has come out on social media (read Facebook) in response. Darone discusses the recent article by Rabbi Arnie Samlan on eJewish Philanthropy on the topic […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. Meet me at the Tzomet will be taking a break as podcaster Rabbi Arnie Samlan moves into a new stage of his professional life. Take a quick listen to why he’s taking the break and […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. Transition times provide us with opportunities to make great things happen. But they also are challenging and can lead to failure. Here’s what the Jewish tradition had to say about transitions and what you can […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. The idea of reinvention: of yourself and your world, gives us the opportunity to keep up with the times and to partner with God in creation. Here’s how. Please let us know what you think […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. A comedian once said: Don’t mess with the Jews, they’re still ticked off about events that happened 2000 years ago. The destruction of the ancient Temple though, isn’t about holding grudges. It’s about learning from […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. We all know friends who are there for the good times, but vanish when things get rough. The test of a true friendship and of a true community is the commitment to be there for […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. Do you make unilateral decision that affect others? We all do at some times. Join in thinking about a better way, involving people who will be impacted in the decisions. And learn how God set […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. Today’s world calls for sharing leadership and even taking on a prophetic voice in the world. Take a listen to learn about a biblical text that set a precedent for shared leadership. Please let us […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. The Hebrew word Shalom doesn’t only mean hello, goodbye and peace. The root sh-l-m also means completion. One of our life challenges is to seek that completion and integrate all the elements who who we […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. The Hebrew word Shalom doesn’t only mean hello, goodbye and peace. The root sh-l-m also means completion. One of our life challenges is to seek that completion and integrate all the elements who who we […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. The movie Lincoln served to remind us that there are characters whose lives inspire us as we create meaning in our lives. Who are the characters that inspire you and how do you use them […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. There never seems to be enough time to read the books we want to read, let alone write the book that, in the back of our minds, we would love to write. Whether it’s an […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. Nobody’s perfect, as they say. A somewhat obscure provision of Jewish practice hints at a way of keeping a sense of balance as we weigh the good that we do in our lives with the […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. The Hebrew prayer Avinu Malkeinu suggests that leadership contains elements of parenting and elements of being a ruler. Join in reflecting about how you can be a leader who balances both roles of leadership. Please […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. We all have talents that life has given us. Sometimes we use those talents, other times we may hide them. Shavuot gives us a lesson in how we need to accept and use the talents […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. The job of healing is a partnership between us and higher powers: God, DNA. family history. The siddur, the prayer book, reminds us to honor the partnership and to live in healthy ways. Please let […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. Sometimes dysfunctions in organizations or families become ingrained in the system. Likewise, one Biblical plague struck people and homes. Like the priest in the Torah, we too can purify our homes, families and organizations from […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. What do you seek in your pursuits: Long term or short term results? Investors tell you that long term in what counts. Perhaps Jewish texts agree. Here’s why. Please let us know what you think […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. While we look to create meaning in our lives, we also need to remember to celebrate and find joy and fun. Here’s what the recent Passover Seder reminds us. Please let us know what you […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. Roberto Clemente, in addition to being a great ballplayer, has inspired generations of mitzvot. Find out what he, the writings of Daniel Pink and your summer travel plans all have in common. Please let us […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. Transitions are times of challenges and opportunities. How will you use them? The “counting of the Omer” gives us some clues. Please let us know what you think about this podcast. Connect with us on […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. Hurricane Sandy has given us new insights into what it means to help as opposed to what it means to fix. While we need to help others, trying to fix others can set unrealistic expectations. […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. Often political candidates run on “law and order” platforms, while other candidates approach legal and criminal issues from a “compassionate” stance. Finding a balance is the Jewish way, and also a way that makes us […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. We go through life with the DNA, education and experiences that were part of growing up. Yet, we don’t have to be bound by those experiences; we have the ability to reinvent ourselves for a […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. In the Torah, the Children of Israel are caught between the proverbial rock and a hard place as they escape slavery in Egypt. Similarly, we often feel boxed in by our challenges and problems. Like […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. In the Torah, the Children of Israel are caught between the proverbial rock and a hard place as they escape slavery in Egypt. Similarly, we often feel boxed in by our challenges and problems. Like […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. In the words of the song by The Who, “Who are You?” Each of us gets to brand ourselves and our lives. In this podcast, we look at the values that define who we are, […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. Change is difficult, and also necessary. Sometimes we can be satisfied with small changes, but often our lives demand revolutionary change. Listen to some thoughts about what it means to leave things behind in order […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. One of the best ways to learn (and to sell) is by telling and hearing stories. What are the stories that you hold and need to pass along to others? How does the Passover holiday […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. Would you welcome a hungry person into your home? Do you avoid beggars on the street? The Passover Seder suggests that we need to have enough trust in the safely of the world to reach […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. Much is being written about the idea of scarcity vs. abundance. Increasingly, the view is being promoted that there actually is abundance in our world, when we learn to stop seeking more and to appreciate […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. What is the invention of the past century that has most impacted our lives? There is one that has most seriously allowed us to speed up our lives, but it has also forced us to […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. In so many cultures, spring seems to be a time for getting rid of excess baggage. Each of us has things (physical, emotional, spritual) that we no longer need for our journeys. How can we […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. Time is one of the rare commodities that cannot be restored. Back in the day, my teachers obsessed about us wasting time. But, after all, what is youth for? Today, it looks a little different. […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. As young children, we constantly ask questions. When we get older, we ask fewer questions. But sometimes it’s the questions that really shape our life journey. See how the Passover Seder sheds light on our […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. Much is said and written about “modest dress”. But perhaps the ideas that many cultures and traditions (including the Jewish tradition) that favor “modest dress” aren’t really about modesty at all. Listen to a different […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. Our lives are busy. The technologies we use not only help us to be in touch, but often push us to conduct our business lives 24/7. Over the past few years, a group of young […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. In our busy lives, the holy and Godly are often hidden from us. This isn’t unique – one book of the Bible has the Godly hidden as well. Let’s think about how to make our […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. We all try to create “designer lives”, individualized for our needs. At the same time, we strive for purpose and to improve our world. Let’s think about how we find that balance, and how some […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. Many years ago, Dr. Sol Gordon of Syracuse University, spread an idea he called “mitzvah therapy.” Turns out he was right. Find out about the research that supports his idea and give yourself some mitzvah […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. Police officers and Fire fighters are life savers. So are doctors. But so are everyday people like you and me. Learn some simple ways to save lives and fulfill the most important of mitzvot – […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. n the Hebrew  calendar, we’re approaching a month on which we’re supposed to “increase joy.”  Maybe it because of the season, or maybe we’re supposed to be proactive in increasing joy in our world. Or […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. These days, our lives are full of meetings: personal and professional ones. Here are some thoughts about how to ground yourself in values and even in texts to make those meetings meaningful and productive. Please […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. According to scientific reseach, 40% of happiness is determined by things that are totally in control. What are some ways that we can be happier while making a difference in our world? And what does […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. It is possible to have too much of a good thing. Moderation is a way of enjoying our blessings without gorging ourselves on the blessings in our lives.  Please let us know what you think […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. As we approach the holiday of Tu B’Shvat, the New Year for Trees, take a few moments to think about how trees are important in our world and how they can be a metaphor for […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. Whether working or playing, being on the right team is very important. Being surrounded by pessimists can lead to failure, while being with those who have a “can do” attitude allow you to make great […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. Today’s world is increasingly data-driven, using specific measures to tell us how successful we are and the impact we’re making on our world. You can also create measures that well you how you personally are […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. Empathy and emotional intelligence are important to our success personally and professionally. They are key elements also in our ability to make a difference in our world. Here’s what I learned about empathy from my […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. Whether you’re part of a sales force, a school, a nonprofit, a family, or a community, starting the day off together by looking back and by looking forward can be a real charge for your […]