Podcasts about rabbi ben

This month on the Schmooze, Ohavay Zion legend Mike Ades takes us on a deep dive into the history of Jews in Lexington, and how Jewish life changed and evolved along with the city itself. And Janice Crane paints Rabbi Shani a vivid picture of what it was like to grow up here and how special the community has always been. Plus, big BIG news from Rabbi Ben. Don't miss it!

In this episode, Rabbi Ben presents a profound teaching from the *Degel Machaneh Ephraim* on the transformation of Jacob to Israel. Through a mystical lens, we explore Jacob's wrestling with God and man, his ascent from constriction to expansiveness, and the deeper significance of his name change. Drawing on the *gematria* connection between *Elohim* (God) and *HaTeva* (nature), Rabbi Ben reveals how Jacob's journey symbolizes our own struggles to rise above the limitations of the natural world and find divine presence in every moment. Tune in to uncover the timeless wisdom of this story and its relevance to our spiritual growth today.

In this episode, Rabbi Ben Newman explores the Baal Shem Tov's insights on spiritual growth through a mystical lens. Reflecting on Parshat Noach, Rabbi Ben delves into how the Baal Shem Tov compares the spiritual journeys of Noah and Abraham, shedding light on their unique paths toward the Divine. Through stories and teachings, Rabbi Ben brings to life the Baal Shem Tov's metaphor of a parent guiding a child to walk, a beautiful analogy for how we strengthen our own spiritual resilience when moments of connection and distance arise. This episode offers listeners a chance to explore the rhythm of spiritual life, where closeness and distance both play essential roles in deepening our understanding and fostering a more vibrant inner journey.

This episode, Stu talks with Rabbi Ben Freed, rabbi at Keneseth Israel synagogue in Louisville, KY, and host of the podcast the Bluegrass Schmooze. They chat about how electric vehicles relate to the Jewish concept of Tikkun Olam (repairing the world). The rabbi discusses his personal experience with his electric car and they even discuss the question of if you can drive an EV on Shabbat! A spirited and compelling conversation! Check out Rabbi Freed's podcast, the Bluegrass Schmooze: www.npr.org/podcasts/1195153473/the-bluegrass-schmooze Support us on Patreon at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/StusEVU⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Topics: Electric vehicles, EV infrastructure and charging, Chevy BOLT EV, Tesla, Tikkun Olam, Judaism, spirituality

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I was delighted to lead a micro-mission to Israel with 4 of our congregants. The trip was designed to coincide with the ceremony in which my 21 year old son completed basic training and received his red paratrooper's beret from the IDF. With the many twists and turns of the ongoing war with Hamas, the ceremony was delayed by a week. The volunteering and solidarity mission healed small cracked fissures and filled my heart. So much so that I boarded the plane home on Monday knowing my son would be sufficiently supported with his brother Yoni by his side representing our family. I sent him this letter and he was fine that I share it with you.Each week, a member of the clergy offers their personal perspective on a topic of their choice, such as the week's Torah portion, a Jewish holiday, ritual, custom, or history. Facebook: Wilshire Boulevard TempleWebsite: wbtla.orgYoutube: Wilshire Boulevard TempleInstagram: wilshireboulevardtemple

From November 2018: Our final segment with Marvin J. Wolf, screenwriter, journalist, and the creator of a series of mystery novels featuring Rabbi Ben, a master of the Torah, Talmud and Tae Kwon Do that one reader once described as a “Jewish 007.” In the latest Rabbi Ben novel, A Tale of Two Rabbis, Ben reluctantly probes the disappearance of a rabbi in the Temple Hill area of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania—only to find himself under suspicion of the murder of another man. A Tale of Two Rabbis is available wherever books are sold. Want to advertise/sponsor our show? TV Confidential has partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle advertising/sponsorship requests for the podcast edition of our program. They're great to work with and will help you advertise on our show. Please email sales@advertisecast.com or click the link below to get started: https://www.advertisecast.com/TVConfidentialAradiotalkshowabout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From November 2018: Screenwriter Marvin J. Wolf, creator of the Rabbi Ben mystery novel series, talks some more with Ed about the development of the Rabbi Ben character, including how Ben shares attributes of such television characters as Dr. Richard Kimble (The Fugitive), Buz Murdock and Tod Stiles (Route 66), and, in one important respect, Jim Rockford (The Rockford Files). Marv's latest Rabbi Ben novel, A Tale of Two Rabbis, is available wherever books are sold. Want to advertise/sponsor our show? TV Confidential has partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle advertising/sponsorship requests for the podcast edition of our program. They're great to work with and will help you advertise on our show. Please email sales@advertisecast.com or click the link below to get started: https://www.advertisecast.com/TVConfidentialAradiotalkshowabout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From November 2018: A return appearance from author, journalist, screenwriter, raconteur, and novelist Marvin J. Wolf (For Whom the Shofar Blows, A Scribe Dies in Brooklyn). Marv's latest effort, A Tale of Two Rabbis, is the third in a series of mystery novels featuring Rabbi Ben, a crime-solving rabbi who was inspired, in part, by Paladin, the “traveling angel” who was the protagonist of the long-running CBS television series and radio drama Have Gun, Will Travel. Want to advertise/sponsor our show? TV Confidential has partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle advertising/sponsorship requests for the podcast edition of our program. They're great to work with and will help you advertise on our show. Please email sales@advertisecast.com or click the link below to get started: https://www.advertisecast.com/TVConfidentialAradiotalkshowabout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Bill and Odell host their friend Rabbi Ben-Gideon, who recounts his recent visit to Israel. During his insightful discussion, the rabbi delves into his firsthand observations and learnings from the events surrounding the October 7th attack by Hamas, providing a detailed breakdown of his experiences and discoveries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 22, 2023Torah Smash! The Podcast for Nerdy JewsEpisode 42 - Treehouse of Talmud …With Guest Host Rabbi Benjamin SharffThis week, guest host Rabbi Benjamin Sharff crashes into our living room couch and teaches us about the Jewish connections from the longest running sitcom in television history, The Simpsons. The incredible discoveries made here will have you saying “ay, caramba!”00:02:31 Torah Smash! Live! Reminder00:03:22 The Simpsons (sing the theme song opening in your head now)00:07:26 The Mishnah (sing this the same way in your head)00:08:30 Longest running show00:15:03 The Jewish side of The Simpsons00:17:10 Favorite Simpsons episodes00:20:39 Simpsons rabbinic spinoffs00:22:27 What if the Temple was rebuilt?00:31:10 More Simpsons characters and appearancesShare this episode with a friend: https://www.torahsmash.com/post/episode-42-treehouse-of-talmud Connect with us online, purchase swag, support us with a donation, and more at www.torahsmash.com.

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Rabbi Ben Tzion Shafier is Heather Dean's featured guest on this episode of “613 Books” Podcast, discussing many time-tested and halachically-sourced principles about Jewish marriage contained in his book, Ten Really Dumb Mistakes that Very Smart Couples Make. Rabbi Shafier provides a wealth of solid, achievable and at times surprising advice about how all married couples can strengthen their marriages - whether or not they are experiencing difficulties. PLUS: Check out the most important two words Rabbi Shafier says you need to have in mind when your spouse does or says something … let's say .. disappointing. ALSO: Menachem Weinreb, Creative Director of Mishpacha Magazine checks in to tell us about the exceptional book that's on his reading table! SUBSCRIBE to “613 Books” Podcast and never miss an episode! Show Notes: This Episode's Featured Guest: Rabbi Ben Tzion Shafier Rabbi Shafier's website: https://theshmuz.com/ To purchase your copy of “Ten Really Dumb Mistakes that Very Smart Couples Make” from Rabbi Shafier: https://www.10reallydumbmistakes.com/rabbi_shafier22 To purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Really-Dumb-Mistakes-Smart-Couples/dp/1680251767/ref=sr_1_1?crid=L04QG22MH2DY&keywords=10+really+dumb+mistakes+that+very+smart+couples+make&qid=1689703403&sprefix=10+really%2Caps%2C308&sr=8-1 Enjoy this book's promotional video clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gabdsS6pXng Follow Rabbi Shafier on LinkedIn; and The Shmuz on Instagram: @the_shmuz “What's on My Reading Table” Contributor: Menachem Weinreb, Creative Director, Mishpacha Magazine Reading Table selection: Birds of the Torah by Rabbi Pinchus Presworsky To purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Birds-Torah-Rabbi-Pinchus-Presworsky/dp/1931681228 The Next Big Thing in Jewish Books: "Mystical Matters of the Bible and Beyond” Contact Menachem either through his website: Amudart.com, or email: contact@amudart.com Instagram handles: @meweinreb, and @amudart Show Announcer for 613 Books Podcast: Michael Doniger Michael's contact info, voice-over samples, and demo: www.michaeldoniger.com/

The Shmuz Comes to Relief from GriefRabbi Ben Tzion ShafierRabbi Ben Tzion Shafier is the founder of theshmuz.com and the author of many books. He is also the man behind The Shmuz, a forty-five-minute weekly shiur that has been enjoyed around the globe for over ten years.At times emotional pain can be worse than physical pain. It can be more debilitating than a physical injury. And the kind of pain that follows loss can be all-encompassing. Although it is not physical pain, it can hurt in every part of the body. People in the throes of this pain will say, “I can't do this. I need help” and turn to their rav or rebbe for chizzuk.  Rabbi Ben Tzion Shafier is a rabbi who has supported many through painful experiences, and he shares important perspectives on experiencing and handling tough times.Rabbi Shafier is knowledgeable in many topics of Torah and hashkafah. As a well-known lecturer and author, he offers valuable insights on so many issues that a frum person today might face. His perspective on pain has an interesting twist. “Don't think it doesn't hurt or that you shouldn't feel it,” he says, “but remember…”Remember what? Tune in to the podcast to hear more. https://www.chevrahlomdeimishnah.org/product/i-wish-someone-would-have-told-me-a-book-for-teens-who-have-lost-a-parent/ https://www.chevrahlomdeimishnah.org/product/i-wish-someone-would-have-told-my-friends/

Rabbi Ben Tzion Shafier is the founder of TheShmuz.com, a life-changing mussar shiur that is available on TorahAnytime, The Shmuz Podcast and The Shmuz App. His newest book release, The Ten Really Dumb Mistakes That Very Smart Couples Make, has already sold over 20,000 copies and has taken the Jewish world by storm. Rabbi Shafier joins KOLOT to discuss the key lessons of his bestselling book as well as practical advice to help couples live a fulfilling life. Check out the video-book at https://www.10reallydumbmistakes.com/rabbi_shafier

Sheva Brachos speech by Rabbi Ben Zion Bamberger at the Sheva Brachos of Yaakov and Tamar Rudinsky. Recorded by Elchonon Rosenfeld, the Sheva Brachos took place in the Yeshiva Ketana Ohr Reuven dining room, Monsey, NY.

This week Rabbi Ben discusses a poem by Marge Piercy, and talks about the power of blessing as having awareness of what IS in the current moment.

"Now is the time in our lives in our time to use speech to make a difference, to make a change," writes Rabbi Elissa Ben-Naim. 

In this episode, Rabbi Ben introduces us to the spiritual preparation of the month of Elul (the month leading up to the High Holy Days) via an excerpt from Rabbi Alan Lew on Elul and this week's Torah portion Parshat Re'eh. He also ends with a reflection on his time at the Rising Song Institute summer gathering with Joey Weisenberg, and a poem he wrote about the power of music.

Today we will discuss two great stories about a great Rabbi, Rabbi Tzvi Pesach Frank , who was the C hief R abbi of Jerusalem in the 1940s and 50s . Both stories deal with the concept of being Mezakeh et HaRabim, which is the responsibility of an individual to sometimes pass up on his own potential levels of greatness, in order to merit the masses. In the first story, Rabbi Frank called for one of the shochets/slaughterers of Jerusalem , a week or so before Rosh Hashanah, and commanded him, based on the princip le that all Jews are responsible for each other, to go to Paris , France (at that time , there were no slaughter houses in Israel, the meat came from Europe ). Of the s hochets that ha d been in Paris was no longer able to be there , and they needed an immediate replacement , to ensure that they would be kosher meat to the proper standards for the holiday season. The man responded, “ How can I leave Yerushalayim during the month of Elul, during the time of selichot? I have been in Jerusalem my whole life I should go into the secular atmosphere of Paris? My prayers won't be the same. It's a gezera that I cannot withstand. Furthermore, this is a Mitzvah that actually comes through a sin, because my mother passed away and my father is alone. He comes to me for the holiday s . Now he will have nowhere to go. Therefore, as important as it is, I am not the person, and it cannot be now. If anything , I can go after the holidays. “ Rabbi Frank answered him, “ The Yetzer Hara gets involved in every Mitzvah , s aying, “ W hy me? Why now? But the Torah says that it's you, and it's now , and you have to go. As far as you r concern about where your father will stay for the holiday, he's invited to be my guest. And as far as your prayers, the Mitzvot, angels and defense attorneys that you will get from saving so many people from possibly not having the highest standard of Kashrut, I guarantee will be a zechut for you to have a great, wonderful year.“ And so it was that the man packed his bags and left not long after that. The s econd story is more relevant to Sephardi c Syrian J ewry, and especially that of Panama. What does R av Tzvi Pesach Frank have to do with Panama nian Jewry ? A group of community Jews from Panama once came to Porat Yosef. They requested a rabbi for their Syrian community, complaining that the y were very we ak in Kashrut an d Shabbat . They decided on choosing Rabbi Sion Levy, who was one of the best boys. He was an orphan, and he was a Gadol B ‘Torah. He was very strong and powerful . and they thought he would be the perfect man. The only problem was, he did not want to go. He said he would rather starve and have no Parnasa then go to Panama, a place where he couldn't raise his family properly. The community activist s went to the president of yeshiva , Rabbi Ben sion Uziel, to ask him for help in convincing the young man. Rabbi Uziel went to the chief rabbi of Jerusalem, Rabbi Tzvi Pesach Frank, and the chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi Herzog, and called them together to his house. He then asked Rabbi Sion Levy to come , and told him, "This is a Bet Din and we are commanding you, with the power of a Bet Din, that you must go to Panama.” And he did. And the rest is history. They have the document he sign ed agreeing to go. Later on in time, many different communities came to Porat Yose f seeking rabbis for their communities . But the rabbis did not want to go , so a special proclamation was written and signed by many Sephardic rabbis ( Rabbi D ayan Rabbi Antebi , Rabbi Attieh, Rabbi Ades, Rabbi Raful, Hacham Ovadia Yosef Hacham Ovadia Hedaya and others). The one Ashkenazi Rabbi that signed was Rabbi Tzvi Pesach Frank. The proclamation said that the rabbis were required to leave Eretz Yisrael. It was worth it for them to give up their personal growth in order to impact the communities in the D iaspora. How unbelievable that a rabbi that is seemingly unknown to us, without any apparent impact , made a tremendous impact on our community. Who knows if Hacham Baruch would've ever come to our communit y without his psak ? My father learned with Hacham Baruch for two years. He was his student. Who knows the impact? We never know what the impact of Gedolim are, but it all comes from the ir Ahavat Yisrael, and their understanding of Kol Yisrael Arevim Ze LaZeh. It's not always about our own personal growth or how good it will be for us. Sometimes we have to ask how good it will be for the community at large? Have a wonderful day.

The tragedy in Uvalde and other massacres are generating immeasurable stress, fear, and anxiety among our children. As they turn to us, the adults in their lives, for answers …what can we do and say to steady and assure them in a world of unpredictable and often horrific realities? Rabbi Ben Spratt of Congregation Rodeph […] The post Talking to Our Children about Uvalde, and Other Tragedies: Rabbi Ben Spratt appeared first on Plaza Jewish Community Chapel.

Rabbi Joshua Ben-Gideon of Beth David Synagogue in Greensboro, NC joins the podcast to discuss prayer in school and whether or not Christianity "steals" from Judaism. One Republican, one Democrat, one black, one white, both devoted Christians that love the Lord and one another! Follow each week as Bill and Odell Find Common Ground! To learn more, please visit our website http://www.thecommonground.show/ This podcast is produced by BG Podcast Network. For advertising inquiries, please reach out to J.southerland@bgadgroup.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Rabbi Ben reads a teaching by R' Menachem Nachum of Chernobyl on leaving our personal "narrow places," and an interpretation of this by Rabbi Dr. Arthur Green.

I am so excited to bring you this interview with Rabbi Ben Tzion Shafier, founder of TheShmuz.com and author of the new book, 10 Really Dumb Mistakes that Very Smart Couples Make. We dove into a really interesting discussion about how men and women communicate differently, how we perceive and give criticism differently, and how changing our approach can have a powerful impact on our marriages. Referenced in this episode: Check out Rabbi Shafier's book here To learn more about TheShmuz.com

In this week's Shabbat message, Rabbi Ben-Naim shares her beautiful and powerful experience of getting to teach the Brawerman Elementary School students about Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement, as well as the connection both hold to Judaism. 

In times of missing leadership, it's easy to understand how a crowd could descend into crisis and chaos. When leadership is great and change is understood, a crowd turns into a community, one which is willing to stretch with its leaders, supporting, pivoting, and contributing to the change at hand. We welcomed the brilliance of Rabbi Ben Spratt and Cantor Shayna De Lowe of Congregation Rodeph Sholom as we navigated losing the scarcity mindset, leaning into the benefits of change and constraints, and finding holy moments (even when in hidden clefts). To continue the conversation: Rabbi Spratt's Email: rabbispratt@crsnyc.org Rabbi Spratt's Study Phone: 646-454-3027 Cantor De Lowe's Email: cantordelowe@crsnyc.org Cantor De Lowe's Study Phone: 646-454-3031 Congregation Rodeph Sholom: RodephSholom.org Show the love with some Drinking and Drashing: Torah with a Twist merchandise at store.drinkinganddrashing.com, and don't forget to subscribe and give us a rating on Apple Podcasts—it's a great way to help our show grow! Edited by Kate Griffin

On this week's episode, the guys answer some burning questions from a Space Force staff sergeant—and explain why it's not a good idea to set your LSAT goal at 180. Then, they critique Rabbi Ben's personal statement. They wrap up with a Logical Reasoning question that illustrates why complete-the-argument questions aren't actually a question type at all. As always, if you like the show and you want to get more from the Thinking LSAT community, check out the links below. You can connect with other folks studying for the LSAT and get more useful resources from Nathan and Ben. LSAT Demon LSAT Demon Daily Thinking LSAT YouTube LSAT Demon YouTube Important Dates 12.29.2021 — February LSAT registration deadline 1.15.2022 — January LSAT begins 2.2.2022 — January LSAT scores released 2.3.2022 — March LSAT registration deadline 2.12.2022 — February LSAT begins 3.3.2022 — February LSAT scores released Read more on our website!

In his farewell message to Kehillat Eytz Chaim, Rabbi Ben shares about his personal journey and the principles which have guided him in forming and leading the congregation for which he has been the founding rabbi.

Rabbi Ben Tzion Shafier- 10 really dumb mistakes that very smart couples make

As we begin our More of God Moments in this upcoming season, we invite you to enjoy special edition of The Road Less Travelled.  Today we have our first guest, Rabbi Benyamin Vineburg. Rabbi Ben is a second generation ordained Rabbi and full time hospital chaplain.  He's going to share a parable and a prayer that challenges us to walk closer with God. Stay tuned for More of God Moments in the weeks ahead. Support the show

Vor mehr als 800 Jahren bekam der jüdische Rabbi Ben Judah eine Prophetie von Gott, die für uns heute eine grosse Bedeutung hat. ---------------------------------------------- Weitere Videos von Frank Vornheder erhältst du auf www.kraftwerk.blog

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Here’s Gerald's book review of A Scribe Dies in Brooklyn, a Rabbi Ben mystery by Marvin J. Wolf. #mysterythrillers #bookreview #booklovers #bookstagram

Rabbi Ben David, senior rabbi at Congregation Adath Emanu-El in Mt. Laurel, NJ, discusses ways to cope with observing a second Passover with social distancing and use of remote video technology because of the continuing pandemic. The post Rabbi Ben David discusses a second Passover in quarantine appeared first on Jewish Sacred Aging.

Rabbi Ben David, senior rabbi at Congregation Adath Emanu-El in Mt. Laurel, NJ, discusses ways to cope with observing a second Passover with social distancing and use of remote video technology because of the continuing pandemic. The post Rabbi Ben David discusses a second Passover in quarantine appeared first on Jewish Sacred Aging.

Recorded just three months before his death in August of 2018, Rabbi Ben Morrow spoke with Rabbi Neil Amswych, of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM. Rabbi Ben was formerly the leader of Temple Beth Shalom (among many other things) and had previously been a guest on Soul Searching as well. In this second interview the two rabbis discuss what is a soul and how do we actually do "soul searching".

On today’s episode, our Rabbi’s husband is joined by his great friend, and a Cantor’s husband, Rabbi Ben Spratt. Rabbi Spratt spent his early years exploring his Jewish identity, journeying through the many worlds of Judaism before finding a home within the Reform movement, and in 2008, he was ordained by the Jewish Theological Seminary of America where he was the recipient of many awards and prizes. Currently, he is the beloved Senior Associate Rabbi of Congregation Rodeph Sholom and the Rabbi-in-Residence of Rodeph Sholom School. Rabbi Spratt has chosen Genesis 3:24 to discuss with Mark. He begins the discussion by sharing his Jewish journey, precisely what interests him about the Garden of Eden, and both the conventional reading of today’s passage as well as a more radical reading of it. He and Mark then explore the side of God that tests us, the significance of choosing knowledge over immortality, and Judaism’s perspective on living forever. Rabbi Spratt then describes his approach to supporting those who are dealing with death, and reveals what he feels is the path to knowledge, connection, and relationship, as well as the lessons he has learned about mankind. Today’s enlightening conversation offers you the opportunity to go beyond the conventional and expand your understanding of this magnificent text with two passionate and insightful seekers of biblical truth. Episode Highlights: Rabbi Spratt’s Jewish journey What interests Rabbi Ben about the Garden of Eden The conventional reading of this story A more radical reading of it The side of God that tests us The significance of choosing knowledge over immortality Judaism’s perspective on living forever Rabbi Spratt’s approach to supporting those dealing with death The path to knowledge, connection and relationship The lessons about mankind that Rabbi Ben has learned Quotes: “God expelling them from the Garden of Eden actually sets up the idea that the only aspect, perhaps, that distinguishes us from God is that we are mortal. And that I think is a very radical read.” “Maybe this is the very path of what Torah is all about - that part of what we’re called to do is to bring that innate curiosity, the inquisitive spirit that makes us want to plumb the depths…the divine aspect of us which is reaching for more and more knowledge.” “In the Jewish imagination…our origin story is one where we’re reaching actually for knowledge instead of immortality.” “You live forever through the deeds that you do in this chronologically finite life.” “I believe that we are all wired just to be boundary crossers…our heroes are always the boundary crossers.” “Our most fundamental need is connectedness.” Genesis 3:24 He drove the man out, and stationed east of the garden of Eden the cherubim and the fiery ever-turning sword, to guard the way to the tree of life. https://www.sefaria.org/Genesis.3.24?lang=bi&with=all&lang2=en Links: The Rabbi’s Husband homepage: http://therabbishusband.com/ Mark’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/markgerson?lang=en -

Welcome to the Fortieth episode of Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Rabbi Ben Kramer looks at Masechet Shabbat Daf 41. In this episode we ask the question “Is making aliyah forbidden?” Rav Yehudah says yes! And wait until you see what we can learn from him by watching him take a bath! Rabbi Ben […]

Welcome to the Fortieth episode of Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Rabbi Ben Kramer looks at Masechet Shabbat Daf 41. In this episode we ask the question “Is making aliyah forbidden?” Rav Yehudah says yes! And wait until you see what we can learn from him by watching him take a bath! Rabbi Ben […]

Welcome to the Thirty Sixth episode of Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Rabbi Ben Kramer looks at Masechet Shabbat Daf 37. In this episode, we explore issues surrounding the prohibition of bishul b’shabbat (cooking on Shabbat) and try to understand why the Talmud doesn’t always find it necessary to decide the law. Rabbi Ben […]

Welcome to the Thirty Sixth episode of Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Rabbi Ben Kramer looks at Masechet Shabbat Daf 37. In this episode, we explore issues surrounding the prohibition of bishul b’shabbat (cooking on Shabbat) and try to understand why the Talmud doesn’t always find it necessary to decide the law. Rabbi Ben […]

It's hard to get together during coronavirus, so this week Tony Katz (http://facebook.com/tonykatzradio) took some great interviews he recently conducted and brought them to the Eat! Drink! Smoke! (http://facebook.com/eatdrinksmoke) podcast Tony has started a new web series called Virtual Bourbon. (You should subscribe to his You Tube channel! (http://youtube.com/tonykatztv)) Two of his interviews deal with people who have had to deal with coronavirus in different ways. First, John Rich of the country duo Big and Rich. In addition to being a musician, John is an entrepreneur. He owns a whiskey label called Redneck Riviera (http://redneckriviera.com), and he has a restaurant in Nashville of the same name. In all of his businesses, he's been forced to figure out how to keep emplopyees afloat. How does he do it, what toll does it take on him? We discuss Then, Rabbi Ben Sendrow talks about God, faith and coronavirus. When a pandemic like this hits, with thousands of lives lost, people often question God. So Tony asked him about what he gets asked, and how do you answer the old question, Why Does God Let Bad Things Happen To Good People? John drinks Redneck Riviera, obviously. Rabbi Sendrow drinks Aberfeldy scotch.

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This week, Uri and Rivky interview special guest Rabbi Ben Greenfield. Over the last few years, Ben has created and coordinated hundreds of Jewish communal events, including a Yom Hashoah levaya, a Yom "Ki"Purim celebration, Shavuot seders, and Hanukkah symposiums. We talk about what some of these rituals look like and we ask, what is this? What does it mean about us that we are creating new ritual? Is it even Orthodox to do things like this?? They also discuss what it means to be a rabbinic leader today, in the age of social media and controversy. To speak more with Ben about these rituals, including a copy of his Shavuot haggadah, email him: ben@greenpointshul.org

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Host Gerald Everett Jones and his co-hosts Cheyenne Cockrell and Thomas Page discuss the mystery genre with special guest author Marvin J. Wolf. Wolf is the author of the Rabbi Ben mysteries: For Whom the Shofar Blows, A Scribe Dies in Brooklyn, and A Tale of Two Rabbis. #amwriting #selfpub #mysterythriller #podcast #booklovers Marv responds to our questions, including: How does mystery fiction differ from true crime? What is a police procedural? Do all mysteries fall into that category? Have you ever come across a story that you thought was too painful or too troubling to write? How does the training and skillset of a journalist inform the work of a mystery novelist? Is it a truism that social media is killing journalism these days? A Scribe Dies in Brooklyn is full of Judaic scholarship. Did you just absorb all that detail over the years, or was it a research project in itself? Gerald Everett Jones is the author of Preacher Finds a Corpse: An Evan Wycliff Mystery. And, as ever, there's lots of advice on how to get published, including the support resources at our website getpublishedradio.com.

Rabbi Neil Amswych, the current rabbi of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Rabbi Ben Morrow, the former rabbi of Temple Beth Shalom. They discuss Rabbi Morrow's incredible life, and being ignostic -and no that isn't a spelling error. Since the recording of this episode Ben Morrow has passed away. Temple Beth Shalom and the greater Santa Fe community mourn his death and celebrate his life.

On Arts Wednesday 11 September 2019, Sylvia’s guest was Rabbi Benjamin Elton, Chief Minister of the Great Synagogue in Sydney talking about the liturgical music of the Jewish New Year and Day of Atonement. Through 4 prayers selected by Rabbi Ben, we look at the history of the service and its specific musical traditions. [...]Read More... from Music of the Jewish High Holy Days with Sylvia Rosenblum

On Arts Wednesday 11 September 2019, Sylvia’s guest was Rabbi Benjamin Elton, Chief Minister of the Great Synagogue in Sydney talking about the liturgical music of the Jewish New Year and Day of Atonement. Through 4 prayers selected by Rabbi Ben, we look at the history of the service and its specific musical traditions.

Host Gerald Everett Jones and his co-hosts Cheyenne Cockrell and Thomas Page discuss “Mystery and True Crime” with special guest author Marvin J. Wolf. Wolf is the author of the Rabbi Ben mysteries: For Whom the Shofar Blows, A Scribe Dies in Brooklyn, and A Tale of Two Rabbis. Marv responds to our questions, including: How does mystery fiction differ from true crime? What is a police procedural? Do all mysteries fall into that category? Have you ever come across a story that you thought was too painful or too troubling to write? How does the training and skillset of a journalist inform the work of a mystery novelist? Is it a truism that social media is killing journalism these days? A Scribe Dies in Brooklyn is full of Judaic scholarship. Did you just absorb all that detail over the years, or was it a research project in itself? Gerald Everett Jones is the author of Preacher Finds a Corpse: An Evan Wycliff Mystery. And, as ever, there's lots of advice on how to get published, including the support resources at our website getpublishedradio.com.

After engaging multiple antisemitic tweets attacking Republican members of Congress for supporting Israel, Democrat Rep. Ilhan Omar apologized "unequivocally." However, she did not stop her derision of AIPAC, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee. Tony Katz (http://facebook.com/tonykatzradio) spoke with prominent Indianapolis Rabbi Ben Sendrow about Rep. Omar's tweets, whether antisemitism is on the rise and what he thought of Rep. Omar's apology. The two also discussed if there is something wrong with critizing Israel on policy. "Of course not." said Rabbi Sendrow.

Rabbi Ben Newman is a teacher, leader of a start-up Jewish community, and author of several children's books exploring Jewish topics. Today he tells us how being a rabbi is like being a cross between a zookeeper and a superhero, and much, much more.

Rabbi Ben David, senior rabbi of Congregation Adath Emanu-El, Mount Laurel. NJ, returns to the Jewish Sacred Aging Podcast to discuss Seven Days, Many Voices: Insights into the Biblical Story of Creation, (order the book here)  the book of essays he recently edited for the CCAR Press. The book is an anthology of creative responses to and inspired interpretations of the story of Creation. Midrash, biblical criticism, literature, theology, climate justice, human rights, history, and science are just some of the fields through which the Creation story is examined by such thinkers as Rabbi Richard F. Address, founder of JewishSacredAging.com; Rabbi Arthur Waskow, Dr. Alyssa Gray, Rabbi Aaron Panken, PhD, Rabbi Mira Wasserman, PhD, Rabbi Jill Jacobs, and many others. About the Guest Rabbi Benjamin David was born in Philadelphia, PA and raised in Cherry Hill, NJ. He is the son of Rabbi Jerome and Peggy David. He attended Cherry Hill High School East and Muhlenberg College, where he majored in English Literature. In 1999, he graduated Magna Cum Laude and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. In 2004, he was ordained by the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in New York City. While in rabbinic school, he served numerous congregations, including Kol Hanishama of Jerusalem, Temple Beth Am of Monessen, PA and Temple Shaaray Tefila of Manhattan. He also served as intern at the Jewish Guild for the Blind and the Makor Steinhardt Center. He received numerous awards in the field of Talmud and Hebrew Literature and was the cofounder of Davar Aher, a student review. From 2005-2012, he served as assistant and associate rabbi at Temple Sinai of Roslyn, working closely with youth and teens, overseeing the Hebrew High School program, officiating at lifecycle events, teaching broadly, and helping to further develop the congregation's social action, community organizing, and interfaith programs. A competitive distant runner, he has completed sixteen marathons and twenty half marathons. He is a co-founder of the Running Rabbis, a social justice initiative that works with clergy worldwide to run and walk in the name of worthy causes. Rabbi David is also active in the Jewish Federation of South Jersey, especially within the Young Adult Division, the Jewish Community Relations Council, Jewish Family and Children's Service, and is on the advisory board for The Voice. He is married to Lisa David, the Associate Director of Camp Harlam.  They also met at Camp Harlam, where they both spent time as campers, counselors, and supervisors. They have three children, Noa, Elijah, and Samuel.  

In the December 16, 2016 Jewish Sacred Aging Podcast, Rabbi Ben David, senior rabbi at Congregation Adath Emanu-El, Mt. Laurel, NJ, discusses his experience battling non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and how it is shaping a new perspective for his rabbinate, his life as a parent, and as a human being.  Rabbi David made his illness, treatment, and recovery the focus of his Yom Kippur sermon this year, which you can read here. [spp-player] About the Guest Rabbi Benjamin David was born in Philadelphia, PA and raised in Cherry Hill, NJ. He is the son of Rabbi Jerome and Peggy David. He attended Cherry Hill High School East and Muhlenberg College, where he majored in English Literature. In 1999, he graduated Magna Cum Laude and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. In 2004, he was ordained by the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in New York City. While in rabbinic school, he served numerous congregations, including Kol Hanishama of Jerusalem, Temple Beth Am of Monessen, PA and Temple Shaaray Tefila of Manhattan. He also served as intern at the Jewish Guild for the Blind and the Makor Steinhardt Center. He received numerous awards in the field of Talmud and Hebrew Literature and was the cofounder of Davar Aher, a student review. From 2005-2012, he served as assistant and associate rabbi at Temple Sinai of Roslyn, working closely with youth and teens, overseeing the Hebrew High School program, officiating at lifecycle events, teaching broadly, and helping to further develop the congregation's social action, community organizing, and interfaith programs. A competitive distant runner, he has completed sixteen marathons and twenty half marathons. He is a co-founder of the Running Rabbis, a social justice initiative that works with clergy worldwide to run and walk in the name of worthy causes. Rabbi David is also active in the Jewish Federation of South Jersey, especially within the Young Adult Division, the Jewish Community Relations Council, Jewish Family and Children's Service, and is on the advisory board for The Voice. He is married to Lisa David, the Associate Director of Camp Harlam.  They also met at Camp Harlam, where they both spent time as campers, counselors, and supervisors. They have three children, Noa, Elijah, and Samuel.    

Rabbi Ben Romer was a friend, paid member and board member with United Faith Leaders. He was also my first interview guest ever in October of 2014. May this replay serve as a tribute and memoir if you are grieving as I am.

Temple Beth-El Mekor Chayim has been serving the Jewish community in and around Cranford since 1917. The synagogue is located at 338 Walnut Avenue and is led by Rabbi Ben Goldstein. Rabbi Goldstein is the latest guest on Cranford Radio’s series of interviews that are introducing you to members of the clergy in town and their houses of worship.

Shortly before 3 p.m. Monday, Mt. Laurel Rabbi Ben David, senior rabbi of Adath Emanu-El and an avid marathon runner, had just checked off his “lifelong dream” of competing in--and completing--the Boston Marathon. His official time of three hours, 21 minutes and 37 seconds--a personal best--put “the running rabbi” across the finish line as the 6,245th finisher. Then, as he approached his hotel near the marathon's finish line, the lifelong dream took a darker turn. Two bombs exploded on Boylston Street a few blocks apart, killing at least three people, including an eight-year-old boy, and severely injuring scores of race spectators. For David, it was a replay of the nightmare of September 11, 2001, which he witnessed firsthand from lower Manhattan. In this podcast, Jewish Community Voice correspondent Steve Lubetkin talks with Rabbi David about his experience at the marathon.