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Boca Raton, Florida, this is Behind the Bima. On this week's episode, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg navigates the intricate landscape of the 39th World Zionist Congress. Rabbi Goldberg is joined by five influential voices in the Jewish world: Rabbi Moshe Hauer representing the OIC-Mizrachi Slate, Rabbi Pesach Lerner of Eretz Ha'Kodesh, Rabbi Steve Burg from Aish Ha'am, Mort Klein of ZOA, and Dan Kaskel leading the Herut slate.As the election for this global congress unfolds, Rabbi Goldberg unpacks the implications of billions of dollars at stake, influencing policy and direction for the Jewish state and communities worldwide. The guests each represent a unique vision and agenda for their slates, aiming to direct the funds in ways that align with their core values and strategic goals.All this and more, Behind the Bima.00:00 - Introduction14:51 - Interview7:38 - Rabbi Moshe Hauer, OIC- Mizrachi Slate25:46 - Rabbi Pesach Lerner, Eretz Ha'Kodesh49:32 - Rabbi Steve Burg, Aish Ha'am1:06:16 - Mort Klein, ZOA1:22:44 - Dan Kaskel, Herut

Rabbi Kalish & Rabbi Goldberg

Today to launch our season on tikkun olam, we sit down with Rabbi Susan Goldberg, the founder of Nefesh in Los Angeles and Rebecca's very own rabbi-on-speed-dial. We laugh with our bellies and dive into the difference between healing and repair, how to make peace with our ancestors, and the utmost importance of making space for repair in yourself, in your family, and in your community. Amy also gets rewarded her very own badge of K'rov Israel.Check out NefeshLA.org for more on Rabbi Goldberg.And visit mashupamericans.com/newsletter to keep up with The Mash-Up AmericansSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to Empathy Empire. My guest today is Rabbi Goldberg, the founder of Kids Kicking Cancer, and a CNN Hero. Rabbi G brings a wealth of personal experience to dealing with children and families facing life-threatening illness. This talk shares extraordinary lessons about easing suffering in all its forms and cultivating empathy and ultimately greatness.

Tune in to Rabbi Goldberg alongside Rabbis Moskowitz and Josh Broide for this week's episode of Behind the Bima. Rabbi Goldberg sits down with former advisor and chief of staff to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Ari Harow. Ari discusses his experiences working alongside the Prime Minister, provides insights into key moments during his tenure, and shares thoughts on current events. Don't miss this engaging conversation filled with personal anecdotes, expert analysis, and reflections on Israel's recent history. 00:00 - Introductory Conversation 15:28 - Interview

On this week's episode, Rabbi Goldberg is joined Rabbanit Noa Lewis, Leader of the IDF Women's Chevra Kadish and CEO of Echad.Rabbanit Lewis discusses the holy work her team has been doing, highlighting the dignity we give to both the living and the dead. She shares how despite the tragic circumstances, her faith and her commitment to the Jewish concept of doing good remain steadfast.All this and more, Behind the Bima.00:00 - Introductory Conversation With Rebbetzin Goldberg12:58 - Interview

In this episode of Behind the Bima, Rabbi Goldberg and co-host Rabbi Josh Broide welcome Hadas Loewenstern, whose husband, Elisha, an IDF soldier, recently fell in battle. This episode delves into the depth of Hadas' experience, sharing the strength and commitment of her late husband to Torah and the nation of Israel. Hadas discusses her journey through the immense grief of losing her husband and how her unwavering faith, hope, and resilience have been a source of inspiration. She opens up about her husband's character, his dedication as a soldier, and the legacy he leaves behind. The interview also touches on the broader implications of loss and the ongoing conflict, offering insights into the Israeli experience and the power of community support in times of tragedy. Through Hadas' narrative, viewers get a glimpse into the life of a remarkable woman, whose strength in the face of adversity is a testament to the human spirit. The episode is not just a tribute to Elisha Loewenstern but also a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers and their families. 00:00 - Intro 8:49 - Interview

In this week's episode, Rabbi Goldberg is joined by cohosts Rabbis Josh Broide and Philip Moskowitz. They speak to Rubin, Alex Katz of eretz chemda, and Menachem Traxler, Director of Pantry Packers taking a look into the Israeli community's unity and dedication during challenging times. We explore the incredible work done by various groups who share their experiences about the partnerships formed, the volunteer initiatives, and the resource assistance they've provided. Plus, a report from a soldier on the front line sharing a heart wrenching experience losing his commander in battle. Also, hear the inspiring story of a founder of a philanthropic organization, giving insights into his journey from his Texan roots to establishing an inclusive charity in Israel. He sheds light on their mission, methods of operation, use of donations, and empowers people to join their cause. 00:00 - Conversation with Rabbis Josh Broide and Philip Moskowitz 7:37 - Nir Rubin 28:49 - Alex Katz 56:06 - Menachem Traxler

There are problems that affect so many and yet so few talk about them. Which is why R. Efrem Goldberg and Moshe Yachnes bring you OUT OF THE SHADOWS: A Jewish Approach to Mental Health. Rabbi Goldberg and Moshe speak to leaders in the field and discuss contemporary challenges to help us better understand mental health and those who are struggling with it. This month's topic: Psychedelic Assisted Therapy. On this episode we are joined by: Jacob L. Freedman, MD (https://drjacoblfreedman.com), a board-certified psychiatrist practicing medicine in both The Commonwealth of Massachusetts and The State of Israel where he maintains a private practice in Jerusalem And Ari D, a humble individual who shares his story of significant traumas, the consequences of those traumas that he lived with, and his ongoing journey of healing and self discovery. Throughout his journey Ari has experienced many different modalities of therapy and psychedelic therapy and its tools has positively impacted his mental health. There are sensitive parts to his story and if anyone is interested to learn more, Ari is available to share with those who are seeking healing of their own. We hope you find this episode meaningful and helpful. And be sure to check out the show notes for further resources. Devora Shabtai,LCSW PhD-C. VP of Clinical Programming @ Onward Living and clinical content architect.  Resources:Onward Livingwww.onwardliving.orgInfo@onwardliving.comSIMHAhttps://simhahealth.org/office@simhahealth.orgNevonimhttps://nevonim.orgMadraigoshttps://madraigos.org24 HOUR SUPPORT LINE516-371-3250 x10600:00 - Intro 4:28 - Dr Jacob Freedman 36:56 - Ari 1:14:20 - Outro

There are problems that affect so many and yet so few talk about them, which is why R. Efrem Goldberg and Moshe Yachnes bring you OUT OF THE SHADOWS: A Jewish Approach to Mental Health, hosted by the Boca Raton Synagogue and Onward Living's Adopt Initiative. Rabbi Goldberg and Moshe speak to leaders in the field and discuss contemporary challenges to help us better understand mental health and those who are struggling with it.This week, we are focusing on OCD.On this episode we are joined by:Rabbi Dr. Jonathan Schwartz (Clinical Director for the Center of Anxiety Relief), a practicing psychologist and rabbi of Congregation Adath Israel in Elizabeth, New JerseyMordy Gottlieb, a clinical social worker based in Scottsdale, Arizona who describes his struggles with OCDRebecca Klempner, an inspiring writer who discusses her experiences and how she has managed her OC. We hope you find this episode meaningful and helpful. And be sure to check out the show notes for further resources.If you have any thoughts, ideas, or guest suggestions, reach out to us at info@outoftheshadowspodcast.com.Resources:Onward Living (www.onwardliving.org)Relief Resources (https://www.reliefhelp.org/) is an international nonprofit organization that provides mental health guidance, education, and treatment recommendations for individualsAmudim (https://amudim.org/) exists to support every individual in need, so that their entire world can benefit, change, and grow. Contact Dr. Yachnes at myachnes@onwardliving.org and check out www.onwardliving.org.Reach out to us at info@outoftheshadowspodcast.com. 00:00 - Intro5:03 - Rabbi Dr. Jonathan Schwartz47:36 - Mordy Gottlieb1:19:50 - Rebecca Klempner1:45:46 - Outro

00:00 - Introduction 21:20 - Rabbi Philip Moskowitz 33:21 - Binyamin and Shani Muschel 42:59 - Lori Palatnik 1:06:00 - Dr. Larry & Debra Halperin 1:15:39 - Alexandra Fleksher 1:41:00 - Rabbi Dr. Dovid Bashevkin 2:08:46 - Shimmie & Beth Kaminetsky 2:15:21 - Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz 2:40:02 - Rabbi YY Jacobson 2:55:21 - Rabbi Daniel Kalish 3:12:11 - Rebbetzin Yocheved Goldberg 21:20 - Rabbi Philip Moskowitz Rabbi Moskowitz is a dedicated community leader known for his commitment to fostering a strong sense of community within synagogues. He has years of experience in spiritual leadership and is passionate about guiding people in their spiritual journeys. 33:21 - Binyamin and Shani Muschel Binyamin and Shani Muschel are a dynamic couple who have dedicated their lives to inspiring and supporting others in their spiritual growth. They are proud recipients of the Young Leadership Award at BRS. 42:59 - Lori Palatnik Lori Palatnik is a renowned Jewish educator, author, and speaker. She has inspired countless individuals through her teachings and has been instrumental in creating educational and outreach programs for Jewish communities worldwide. 1:06:00 - Dr. Larry & Debra Halperin Dr. Larry and Debra Halperin are beloved community members who are being honored by BRS at their dinner. 1:15:39 - Alexandra Fleksher Alexandra Fleksher is a respected Jewish educator, writer, and speaker. She is known for her thought-provoking articles and lectures on contemporary Jewish issues and has made a significant impact in the world of Jewish journalism and media, with her Faces of Orthodoxy (https://www.instagram.com/faces.of.or...) project, #MyOrthodoxLife initiative, and more. 1:41:00 - Rabbi Dr. Dovid Bashevkin Rabbi Dr. Dovid Bashevkin is an esteemed scholar, educator, and author with expertise in Jewish thought. His unique approach to Torah study has inspired countless students, and he has made significant contributions to Jewish scholarship and host of the 18Forty podcast (https://18forty.org/). 2:08:46 - Shimmie & Beth Kaminetsky Shimmie and Beth Kaminetsky are a devoted couple who have played an active role in Jewish community building and education. Their dedication to supporting and nurturing the growth of their community has had a lasting impact on those they have encountered. 2:15:21 - Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz is a highly respected rabbi, teacher, and speaker. With a unique ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds, he has inspired many through his teachings and guidance on Jewish law and ethics. 2:40:02 - Rabbi YY Jacobson Rabbi YY Jacobson is a world-renowned speaker, author, and teacher, known for his ability to make complex Jewish concepts accessible to all. His engaging and insightful lectures have captivated audiences around the globe. 2:55:21 - Rabbi Daniel Kalish Rabbi Daniel Kalish is a prominent rabbi and educator with a passion for connecting with the younger generation. His dedication to fostering deep, meaningful relationships with his students has had a profound impact on their spiritual growth and development. 3:12:11 - Rebbetzin Yocheved Goldberg Rebbetzin Yocheved Goldberg is a respected Jewish speaker and mentor and married to Rabbi Goldberg.

In this episode, we take a look behind Rabbi Efrem's Bima and learn how one of the most dynamic rabbis manages a diverse shul like the Boca Raton Synagogue. We discuss the need for diversity through a Torah lens, how the benefit of seeking guidance and how to manage when dealing with controversy. Then discuss the origins of his podcast, 'Behind the Bima' and how that kept his shul together through the pandemic. From there we discuss his latest initiative, 'Out of the Shadows', a monthly episode featuring people sharing their past struggles with mental illness in an effort to encourage those in need to seek help. Lastly, we discuss Rabbi Goldberg's online presence on social media and how he shares his Torah on various platforms in a safe and responsible way. KOLOT is a project of the Columbus Community Kollel, a full time Jewish learning center in Bexley. To learn how the Kollel can benefit you, visit thekollel.org and forever be inspired.

There are problems that affect so many and yet so few talk about them, which is why R. Efrem Goldberg and Moshe Yachnes bring you OUT OF THE SHADOWS: A Jewish Approach to Mental Health, hosted by the Boca Raton Synagogue and Onward Living's Adopt Initiative. Rabbi Goldberg and Moshe speak to leaders in the field and discuss contemporary challenges to help us better understand mental health and those who are struggling with it. This week, we are focusing on trauma. On this episode we are joined by: - Dr. Akiva Perlman, Clinical Director at ODA Wellness Institute and Professor at the Wurzweiler Graduate School of Social Work. - Zeldy, an individual who bravely shares her experiences with trauma. Next month, we will focus focus on OCD. If you have any thoughts, ideas, or guest suggestions, reach out to us at info@outoftheshadowspodcast.com. Resources: Relief Resources (https://www.reliefhelp.org/) is an international nonprofit organization that provides mental health guidance, education, and treatment recommendations for individuals.Amudim (https://amudim.org/) exists to support every individual in need, so that their entire world can benefit, change, and grow.Contact Dr. Yachnes at myachnes@onwardliving.org and check out www.onwardliving.org. 00:00 - Intro 6:20 - Dr. Akiva Perman 40:16 - Zeldy 1:08:52 - Outro

Come meet Rabbi Efrem Goldberg; Rabbi par excellence of the Boca Raton community in Florida and now well known podcaster of “ Behind the Bima”. It started all with Covid… when Rabbi Goldberg pivoted to online teaching and then wanted something informal, a way to connect. It started out on a zoom titled “ Coffee Talk” with two of his colleagues/ friends/ Rabbis. They were amazed with responses and how many people were thirsty for such an informal connection. “ Feeling part of all of Klall Yisroel”. In this episode, not only will you get insight into Rabbi Goldberg's world of podcasting but you will get insight into Rabbi Goldberg himself! Connect with Rabbi Goldberg: On Instagram: @rabbiefremgoldberg or via email: Reg@brsonline.org You can now support the podcast directly! shorturl.at/dghoK Check out more Jordana on Instagram @drinkitin_jordana! Thinking about starting a podcast of your own? www.maverickpodcasting.com

We were five siblings. We are now three. Our sister and brother died.  So did our parents. We traveled the journey of loss together. But we have each taken different paths to healing. Rabbi Elimelech Goldberg, Founder and Global Director of Kids Kicking Cancer and Clinical Assistant Professor at Wayne State University School of Medicine, has been close to our family for years and continues to be supportive to all of us. On this podcast Rabbi Goldberg becomes the moderator as he interviews me together with my two sisters, Penina Flagler and Naomi Engel. Come listen to three sisters who shared a journey but have each forged their own paths. 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/

There are problems that affect so many and yet so few talk about them, which is why R. Efrem Goldberg and Moshe Yachnes bring you OUT OF THE SHADOWS: A Jewish Approach to Mental Health, hosted by the Boca Raton Synagogue and Onward Living's Adopt Initiative. Rabbi Goldberg and Moshe speak to leaders in the field and discuss contemporary challenges to help us better understand mental health and those who are struggling with it. On this  episode we are joined by:Etan and Jessica, individuals sharing their stories about managing anxiety.David H. Rosmarin, PhD, is the director of the Spirituality and Mental Health Program at McLean Hospital and an associate professor of psychology in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He received his PhD in clinical psychology from Bowling Green State University under the mentorship of Kenneth I. Pargament, PhD, and he completed a pre-doctoral internship and post-doctoral fellowship at Harvard Medical School and McLean Hospital. Dr. Rosmarin studies the relevance of spirituality to mental health, and he innovates methods for clinicians to address this area of life. He has published over 100 manuscripts, editorials, and chapters, and served as co-editor of the Handbook of Spirituality, Religion and Mental Health. Dr. Rosmarin's work is regularly featured by the media and has appeared in CNN, NPR, Scientific American, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, and the New York Times. Dr. Rosmarin founded Center for Anxiety in 2011 to fill a void that was lacking in the collective New York City mental health ecosystem: To build a group practice providing affordable and exceptional evidenced-based mental healthcare, with custom-tailored treatments for each patients' unique needs.ResourcesRelief Resources (https://www.reliefhelp.org/) is an international nonprofit organization that provides mental health guidance, education, and treatment recommendations for individuals.Amudim (https://amudim.org/) exists to support every individual in need, so that their entire world can benefit, change, and grow.

Introducing the first episode of Out of the Shadows: A Jewish Approach to Mental Health. Subscribe to the monthly podcast and let us know if you have any feedback.---There are problems that affect so many and yet so few talk about them, which is why R. Efrem Goldberg and Moshe Yachnes bring you OUT OF THE SHADOWS: A Jewish Approach to Mental Health, hosted by the Boca Raton Synagogue and Onward Living's Adopt Initiative. Rabbi Goldberg and Moshe speak to leaders in the field and discuss contemporary challenges to help us better understand mental health and those who are struggling with it. On this inaugural episode we are joined by:Dr. Norman Blumenthal: Director of Trauma, Bereavement and Crisis Intervention at OHEL Children's Home and Family ServicesRachel Tuchman: Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)Dr. David Pelcovitz: world-renowned expert and the Gwendolyn and Joseph Straus Chair in Psychology and Jewish Education at the Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish EducationElisheva Liss:  licensed marriage and family therapist in the New York area, specializing in helping individuals and couples improve their quality of life and relationshipsResourcesRelief Resources (https://www.reliefhelp.org/) is an international nonprofit organization that provides mental health guidance, education, and treatment recommendations for individuals.Amudim (https://amudim.org/) exists to support every individual in need, so that their entire world can benefit, change, and grow.

There are problems that affect so many and yet so few talk about them, which is why R. Efrem Goldberg and Moshe Yachnes bring you OUT OF THE SHADOWS: A Jewish Approach to Mental Health, hosted by the Boca Raton Synagogue and Onward Living's Adopt Initiative. Rabbi Goldberg and Moshe speak to leaders in the field and discuss contemporary challenges to help us better understand mental health and those who are struggling with it. On this inaugural episode we are joined by:Dr. Norman Blumenthal: Director of Trauma, Bereavement and Crisis Intervention at OHEL Children's Home and Family ServicesRachel Tuchman: Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)Dr. David Pelcovitz: world-renowned expert and the Gwendolyn and Joseph Straus Chair in Psychology and Jewish Education at the Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish EducationElisheva Liss:  licensed marriage and family therapist in the New York area, specializing in helping individuals and couples improve their quality of life and relationshipsResourcesRelief Resources (https://www.reliefhelp.org/) is an international nonprofit organization that provides mental health guidance, education, and treatment recommendations for individuals.Amudim (https://amudim.org/) exists to support every individual in need, so that their entire world can benefit, change, and grow.

Rabbi Zvi Goldberg hosts a discussion about STAR-K's certification of Shabbos devices for those who are ill or have physical limitations. Learn about Shabbos scooters, stairlifts, nebulizers, nurse call systems, hospital beds, and more! Rabbi Goldberg is joined by the following guests: • Rabbi Mordechai Frankel – Director, STAR-K Institute of Halacha • Shmuel Glick – Director of Engineering, Gramachip Technologies • Rafy David – CEO, MovingLife Shabbatto Mobility Scooters Originally aired 5/11/2022 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kosher-conversation/message

A Conversation with R. Efrem Goldberg, moderated by R' Ari Koretzky (Host of the podcast, Jews You Should Know). This Q&A took part during a Malave Malka at Bnai Jacob Shaarei Zion in Baltimore on February 19, 2022 as part of a Shabbos sponsored by Yitzie & Nancy Pretter in memory of Chaim Ozer ben Yitzchak Ha'Kohen a"h. 00:00 - Introduction 5:19 - Background of Rabbi Goldberg 11:12 - Danger of Charismatic Leadership 21:25 - Living in a Polarizing World 29:52 - How Younger People Can Succeed 38:28 - Balance & Profile 50:05 - Changing Community Dynamics 56:33 - Building a Community Outside of Israel 1:03:14 - Living in Israel 1:08:22 - Affordability 1:18:55 - Kiruv 1:29:10 - Behind the Bima 1:33:42 - News Source 1:34:25 - Favorite Book 1:36:38 - Best Gift Received 1:37:32 - Failures 1:38:48 - Desired Guest Speakers 1:40:25 - Favorite Foods

Yeshiva University announced Elliot Steinmetz as its head men's basketball coach on April 28, 2014. Steinmetz, a 2002 graduate of YU's Sy Syms School of Business who lettered on YU's basketball team for three seasons from 1999-02, is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the men's basketball program while ensuring the academic success of its student-athletes. He has served with distinction as head coach of the varsity basketball team at North Shore Hebrew Academy High School and of the gold medal-winning United States 18 and Under Boys Basketball Team for the Maccabiah Games in Israel. Steinmetz has led the men's basketball team to an appearance in the Skyline Conference Championships during each of his first six years as head coach, including capturing the first Skyline title and NCAA Tournament bid in program history in 2017-18. He led the Maccabees to another Skyline Tournament crown in 2019-20. That year, the Macs made history by winning two NCAA Tournament games to secure their first ever berth in the Sweet 16, before the rest of the winter and spring seasons were canceled. Ryan Turell was named the U.S. Basketball Writers Association Division III National Player of the Week twice (11/30 and 12/14), selected to the D3hoops.com Preseason All-America First Team (11/2),was selected to the D3hoops.com Team of the Week twice (11/16 and 11/30), was named the Metropolitan Basketball Writers Association Divisions II-III Player of the Week three times (12/7, 12/14, and 12/21), was named the Skyline Conference Player of the Week four times (11/16, 11/29, 12/6, and 12/13), and earned a spot on the Skyline Conference Weekly Honor Roll (11/22).  00:00 - Intro16:30 - Interview1:02:13 - OutroConnect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg: Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldbergTwitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldbergRabbi Efrem Goldberg is the Senior Rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), a rapidly-growing congregation of over 800 families and over 1,000 children in Boca Raton, Florida. BRS is the largest Orthodox Synagogue in the Southeast United States. Rabbi Goldberg's warm and welcoming personality has helped attract people of diverse backgrounds and ages to feel part of the BRS community, reinforcing the BRS credo of 'Valuing Diversity and Celebrating Unity. Rabbi Philip Moskowitz serves as Associate Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS). His warm personality and dynamic, positive spirit make people of all backgrounds and ages feel a part of the BRS community. Rabbi Moskowitz officiates at life cycle events, provides pastoral counseling, and serves as halachic advisor and close confidante to hundreds of members. Beyond the engaging and relevant Shabbat morning sermons, delivered to multiple, diverse minyanim, and the numerous regular classes and shiurim in the Shul, Rabbi Moskowitz regularly teaches Torah in private homes, local day schools, and the community at large. Rabbi Josh Broide is the Director of the Deborah & Larry D. Silver Center for Jewish Engagement (CJE), a Division of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. He is also the Founder & Director of the Boca Raton Jewish Experience (BRJE), a rapidly growing outreach and engagement program in Boca Raton, Florida. In addition he also works as the Outreach Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), one of the largest Modern Orthodox Synagogues in North America.

Joseph Gitler is a graduate of Yeshiva University and Fordham University Law School. After making aliyah in 2000, he worked for three years as Director of International Sales & Development for a family software business. He founded Leket Israel in 2003 after witnessing significant food wastage in Israel at a time of rising poverty. Joseph's vision and steady hand have led the organization from a simple, one-man operation to Israel's largest food rescue organization. He is married to Leelah, has five children and enjoys biking, traveling and spending time with his kids. Mr. Joseph Gitler, Founder & Chairman of Leket Israel and member of the Committed To Give initiative for promoting Israeli philanthropy. Leket Israel is the largest food bank and food rescue network in the country. With the help of 55,000 annual volunteers, Leket collects and provides over two million meals annually. Find our more at https://www.leket.org/en/. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg: Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is the Senior Rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), a rapidly-growing congregation of over 800 families and over 1,000 children in Boca Raton, Florida. BRS is the largest Orthodox Synagogue in the Southeast United States. Rabbi Goldberg's warm and welcoming personality has helped attract people of diverse backgrounds and ages to feel part of the BRS community, reinforcing the BRS credo of 'Valuing Diversity and Celebrating Unity. Rabbi Philip Moskowitz serves as Associate Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS). His warm personality and dynamic, positive spirit make people of all backgrounds and ages feel a part of the BRS community. Rabbi Moskowitz officiates at life cycle events, provides pastoral counseling, and serves as halachic advisor and close confidante to hundreds of members. Beyond the engaging and relevant Shabbat morning sermons, delivered to multiple, diverse minyanim, and the numerous regular classes and shiurim in the Shul, Rabbi Moskowitz regularly teaches Torah in private homes, local day schools, and the community at large. Rabbi Josh Broide is the Director of the Deborah & Larry D. Silver Center for Jewish Engagement (CJE), a Division of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. He is also the Founder & Director of the Boca Raton Jewish Experience (BRJE), a rapidly growing outreach and engagement program in Boca Raton, Florida. In addition he also works as the Outreach Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), one of the largest Modern Orthodox Synagogues in North America.

Dara Horn is the award-winning author of six books, including the novels In the Image (Norton 2002), The World to Come (Norton 2006), All Other Nights (Norton 2009), A Guide for the Perplexed (Norton 2013), and Eternal Life (Norton 2018), and the essay collection People Love Dead Jews: Reports from a Haunted Present (Norton 2021). One of Granta magazine's Best Young American Novelists (2007), she is the recipient of two National Jewish Book Awards, the Edward Lewis Wallant Award, the Harold U. Ribalow Award, and the Reform Judaism Fiction Prize, and she was a finalist for the Wingate Prize, the Simpson Family Literary Prize, and the Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction. Horn received her doctorate in comparative literature from Harvard University, studying Yiddish and Hebrew. She has taught courses in these subjects at Sarah Lawrence College and Yeshiva University, and held the Gerald Weinstock Visiting Professorship in Jewish Studies at Harvard. She has lectured for audiences in hundreds of venues throughout North America, Israel, and Australia. She lives in New Jersey with her husband and four children. For more, check out: https://www.darahorn.com/. --- Intro:  00:00Interview: 7:45Outro: 59:59---Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg: Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is the Senior Rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), a rapidly-growing congregation of over 800 families and over 1,000 children in Boca Raton, Florida. BRS is the largest Orthodox Synagogue in the Southeast United States. Rabbi Goldberg's warm and welcoming personality has helped attract people of diverse backgrounds and ages to feel part of the BRS community, reinforcing the BRS credo of 'Valuing Diversity and Celebrating Unity. Rabbi Philip Moskowitz serves as Associate Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS). His warm personality and dynamic, positive spirit make people of all backgrounds and ages feel a part of the BRS community. Rabbi Moskowitz officiates at life cycle events, provides pastoral counseling, and serves as halachic advisor and close confidante to hundreds of members. Beyond the engaging and relevant Shabbat morning sermons, delivered to multiple, diverse minyanim, and the numerous regular classes and shiurim in the Shul, Rabbi Moskowitz regularly teaches Torah in private homes, local day schools, and the community at large. Rabbi Josh Broide is the Director of the Deborah & Larry D. Silver Center for Jewish Engagement (CJE), a Division of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. He is also the Founder & Director of the Boca Raton Jewish Experience (BRJE), a rapidly growing outreach and engagement program in Boca Raton, Florida. In addition he also works as the Outreach Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), one of the largest Modern Orthodox Synagogues in North America.

Justice Richard Bernstein became the first blind justice, elected by voters statewide, to the Michigan Supreme Court in November 2014. With a commitment to justice and fairness, Bernstein began his 8-year term in January 2015. Prior to being elected to Michigan's highest court, Justice Bernstein was known as a tireless advocate for disabled rights as an attorney heading the public service division for The Sam Bernstein Law Firm in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Blind since birth, Justice Bernstein is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Michigan and earned his juris doctorate from Northwestern University School of Law. In his spare time, Justice Bernstein is an avid runner, completing 22 marathons – including thirteen New York City marathons – the full Ironman triathlon in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho in 2008 and the Israman triathlon's half Ironman in Eilat, Israel in 2011. He also previously co-hosted a one-hour legal radio show called “Fighting for Justice” on WCHB-AM (1200) in Metro Detroit.​ For more: https://www.courts.michigan.gov/courts/supreme-court/justices/justice-richard-bernstein/. 00:00 - Intro 4:17 - Interview 1:13:32 - Outro Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg: Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is the Senior Rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), a rapidly-growing congregation of over 800 families and over 1,000 children in Boca Raton, Florida. BRS is the largest Orthodox Synagogue in the Southeast United States. Rabbi Goldberg's warm and welcoming personality has helped attract people of diverse backgrounds and ages to feel part of the BRS community, reinforcing the BRS credo of 'Valuing Diversity and Celebrating Unity. Rabbi Philip Moskowitz serves as Associate Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS). His warm personality and dynamic, positive spirit make people of all backgrounds and ages feel a part of the BRS community. Rabbi Moskowitz officiates at life cycle events, provides pastoral counseling, and serves as halachic advisor and close confidante to hundreds of members. Beyond the engaging and relevant Shabbat morning sermons, delivered to multiple, diverse minyanim, and the numerous regular classes and shiurim in the Shul, Rabbi Moskowitz regularly teaches Torah in private homes, local day schools, and the community at large. Rabbi Josh Broide is the Director of the Deborah & Larry D. Silver Center for Jewish Engagement (CJE), a Division of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. He is also the Founder & Director of the Boca Raton Jewish Experience (BRJE), a rapidly growing outreach and engagement program in Boca Raton, Florida. In addition he also works as the Outreach Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), one of the largest Modern Orthodox Synagogues in North America.

R' Machlis is a truly righteous man, a teacher both by profession and by his very life. He hosts 200 people in his home every shabbos and has inspired thousands. His late wife, Rebbetzin Henny, was a truly singular outstanding woman. She lovingly opened her heavenly heart and home to many many tens of thousands of guests from every imaginable background. In her own unique way, Henny served as a caring mother and dedicated role model to so many of these people. The Rebbetzin keenly understood the special spiritual significance of hospitality and generosity and - with the help of Hashem - successfully opened new torah gateways and pathways in the cherished areas of chesed and hachnasat orchim. Henny often spoke of the heartfelt appreciation that she felt towards Hashem for allowing her the privilege of living in the holiest of lands and in the holiest of cities. She often remarked that it was the special divine blessing of Yerushalayim which enabled her to actualize so many of her aspirations. To learn more about her inspiring life, check out The Story of Rebbetzin Henny Machlis: https://www.artscroll.com/Books/9781422620694.html. To support their mission and help to cover the costs of their shabbos meals, head to https://www.machlis.org/. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg: Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is the Senior Rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), a rapidly-growing congregation of over 800 families and over 1,000 children in Boca Raton, Florida. BRS is the largest Orthodox Synagogue in the Southeast United States. Rabbi Goldberg's warm and welcoming personality has helped attract people of diverse backgrounds and ages to feel part of the BRS community, reinforcing the BRS credo of 'Valuing Diversity and Celebrating Unity. Rabbi Philip Moskowitz serves as Associate Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS). His warm personality and dynamic, positive spirit make people of all backgrounds and ages feel a part of the BRS community. Rabbi Moskowitz officiates at life cycle events, provides pastoral counseling, and serves as halachic advisor and close confidante to hundreds of members. Beyond the engaging and relevant Shabbat morning sermons, delivered to multiple, diverse minyanim, and the numerous regular classes and shiurim in the Shul, Rabbi Moskowitz regularly teaches Torah in private homes, local day schools, and the community at large. Rabbi Josh Broide is the Director of the Deborah & Larry D. Silver Center for Jewish Engagement (CJE), a Division of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. He is also the Founder & Director of the Boca Raton Jewish Experience (BRJE), a rapidly growing outreach and engagement program in Boca Raton, Florida. In addition he also works as the Outreach Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), one of the largest Modern Orthodox Synagogues in North America.

Dovid Lichtenstein is an American billionaire entrepreneur and real estate investor. He is the founder and CEO of The Lightstone Group, which he founded in 1988. During the early years of the Lightstone Group, Lichtenstein focused on investing in multifamily properties. He rapidly grew his portfolio in the 1990s, before diversifying his portfolio and moving into retail. Lichtenstein in 2003 acquired Prime Retail for $638 million, seen as one of the largest retail purchases in United States at the time. He is also the author of three books called Headlines on the Orthodox Jewish perspective on current events and contemporary topics including terrorism, gay marriage, abortion, missionary activities, insanity, genetics, and vaccinations and has also authored a commentary on the Mishna Berura called Mishna Achrona that presents the positions of many contemporary halachic authorities in relation to the text. Lichtenstein also has a weekly podcast with the same name, which covers the Jewish perspective on a different controversial topic each week. The show is well known for including interviews with various prominent Rabbis and Jewish community leaders and the lineup of personalities interviewed includes both Haredi and Modern Orthodox leaders. The show is available at http://podcast.headlinesbook.com/.00:00 - Intro16:13 - Interview1:10:45 - OutroFind Headlines books at your local seforim store or on Amazon:Headlines 1: https://amzn.to/3nrjRdBHeadlines 2: https://amzn.to/3qNVB7eHeadlines 3: https://amzn.to/3HzUqygFind volume 3 of his Mishna Achrona on HebrewBooks.org:https://hebrewbooks.org/50327Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg: Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldbergTwitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldbergRabbi Efrem Goldberg is the Senior Rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), a rapidly-growing congregation of over 800 families and over 1,000 children in Boca Raton, Florida. BRS is the largest Orthodox Synagogue in the Southeast United States. Rabbi Goldberg's warm and welcoming personality has helped attract people of diverse backgrounds and ages to feel part of the BRS community, reinforcing the BRS credo of 'Valuing Diversity and Celebrating Unity. Rabbi Philip Moskowitz serves as Associate Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS). His warm personality and dynamic, positive spirit make people of all backgrounds and ages feel a part of the BRS community. Rabbi Moskowitz officiates at life cycle events, provides pastoral counseling, and serves as halachic advisor and close confidante to hundreds of members. Beyond the engaging and relevant Shabbat morning sermons, delivered to multiple, diverse minyanim, and the numerous regular classes and shiurim in the Shul, Rabbi Moskowitz regularly teaches Torah in private homes, local day schools, and the community at large. Rabbi Josh Broide is the Director of the Deborah & Larry D. Silver Center for Jewish Engagement (CJE), a Division of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. He is also the Founder & Director of the Boca Raton Jewish Experience (BRJE), a rapidly growing outreach and engagement program in Boca Raton, Florida. In addition he also works as the Outreach Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), one of the largest Modern Orthodox Synagogues in North America.

Jamie Geller is an Israeli-American food writer, celebrity chef, television producer and businesswoman. She has been called "The Kosher Rachael Ray" by the Miami Herald and the Queen of Kosher. Jamie Geller is the new Chief Media & Marketing Officer at Aish Global. Ms. Geller brings years of experience in building her media empire that influences millions every day. The award-winning producer, media and marketing executive is the Founder and CEO of Kosher Network international (KNi), the #1 Global Kosher Food Media Company and World's Most Watched Jewish Food Network with an audience of 5 million and 1 billion views. 00:00 - Intro13:35 - Interview57:40 - OutroConnect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg: Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldbergTwitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldbergRabbi Efrem Goldberg is the Senior Rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), a rapidly-growing congregation of over 800 families and over 1,000 children in Boca Raton, Florida. BRS is the largest Orthodox Synagogue in the Southeast United States. Rabbi Goldberg's warm and welcoming personality has helped attract people of diverse backgrounds and ages to feel part of the BRS community, reinforcing the BRS credo of 'Valuing Diversity and Celebrating Unity. Rabbi Philip Moskowitz serves as Associate Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS). His warm personality and dynamic, positive spirit make people of all backgrounds and ages feel a part of the BRS community. Rabbi Moskowitz officiates at life cycle events, provides pastoral counseling, and serves as halachic advisor and close confidante to hundreds of members. Beyond the engaging and relevant Shabbat morning sermons, delivered to multiple, diverse minyanim, and the numerous regular classes and shiurim in the Shul, Rabbi Moskowitz regularly teaches Torah in private homes, local day schools, and the community at large. Rabbi Josh Broide is the Director of the Deborah & Larry D. Silver Center for Jewish Engagement (CJE), a Division of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. He is also the Founder & Director of the Boca Raton Jewish Experience (BRJE), a rapidly growing outreach and engagement program in Boca Raton, Florida. In addition he also works as the Outreach Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), one of the largest Modern Orthodox Synagogues in North America.

David Baruch Lau (Hebrew: דוד לאו‎; born 13 January 1966) is the Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of Israel. He was appointed after achieving a majority of the vote on July 24, 2013. He previously served as the Chief Rabbi of Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut, Israel, and as the Chief Rabbi of Shoham. Lau is the son of former Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of Israel Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau.00:00 - Introduction 16:00 - Interview 51:52 - Outro Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg: Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is the Senior Rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), a rapidly-growing congregation of over 800 families and over 1,000 children in Boca Raton, Florida. BRS is the largest Orthodox Synagogue in the Southeast United States. Rabbi Goldberg's warm and welcoming personality has helped attract people of diverse backgrounds and ages to feel part of the BRS community, reinforcing the BRS credo of 'Valuing Diversity and Celebrating Unity.  Rabbi Philip Moskowitz serves as Associate Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS). His warm personality and dynamic, positive spirit make people of all backgrounds and ages feel a part of the BRS community. Rabbi Moskowitz officiates at life cycle events, provides pastoral counseling, and serves as halachic advisor and close confidante to hundreds of members. Beyond the engaging and relevant Shabbat morning sermons, delivered to multiple, diverse minyanim, and the numerous regular classes and shiurim in the Shul, Rabbi Moskowitz regularly teaches Torah in private homes, local day schools, and the community at large.  Rabbi Josh Broide is the Director of the Deborah & Larry D. Silver Center for Jewish Engagement (CJE), a Division of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. He is also the Founder & Director of the Boca Raton Jewish Experience (BRJE), a rapidly growing outreach and engagement program in Boca Raton, Florida. In addition he also works as the Outreach Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), one of the largest Modern Orthodox Synagogues in North America.

R. Yosef Yitzchak Jacobson, also known as YY Jacobson, is an American Chabad rabbi and speaker from Monsey, New York. Jacobson served as editor-in-chief of the Algemeiner Journal, and as a choizer for Lubavitcher Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneerson. There were technical issues in the live stream. 00:00 - Introduction 14:23 - Interview 1:33:09 - Outro Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg: Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is the Senior Rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), a rapidly-growing congregation of over 800 families and over 1,000 children in Boca Raton, Florida. BRS is the largest Orthodox Synagogue in the Southeast United States. Rabbi Goldberg's warm and welcoming personality has helped attract people of diverse backgrounds and ages to feel part of the BRS community, reinforcing the BRS credo of 'Valuing Diversity and Celebrating Unity.  Rabbi Philip Moskowitz serves as Associate Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS). His warm personality and dynamic, positive spirit make people of all backgrounds and ages feel a part of the BRS community. Rabbi Moskowitz officiates at life cycle events, provides pastoral counseling, and serves as halachic advisor and close confidante to hundreds of members. Beyond the engaging and relevant Shabbat morning sermons, delivered to multiple, diverse minyanim, and the numerous regular classes and shiurim in the Shul, Rabbi Moskowitz regularly teaches Torah in private homes, local day schools, and the community at large.  Rabbi Josh Broide is the Director of the Deborah & Larry D. Silver Center for Jewish Engagement (CJE), a Division of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. He is also the Founder & Director of the Boca Raton Jewish Experience (BRJE), a rapidly growing outreach and engagement program in Boca Raton, Florida. In addition he also works as the Outreach Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), one of the largest Modern Orthodox Synagogues in North America.

Professor Ruth Wisse is the Martin Peretz Professor of Yiddish Literature and Professor of Comparative Literature at Harvard University emeritus. She is a noted scholar of Yiddish literature and of Jewish history and culture.00:00 - Intro18:34 - Interview Begins Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg: Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldbergTwitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldbergRabbi Efrem Goldberg is the Senior Rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), a rapidly-growing congregation of over 800 families and over 1,000 children in Boca Raton, Florida. BRS is the largest Orthodox Synagogue in the Southeast United States. Rabbi Goldberg's warm and welcoming personality has helped attract people of diverse backgrounds and ages to feel part of the BRS community, reinforcing the BRS credo of 'Valuing Diversity and Celebrating Unity. Rabbi Philip Moskowitz serves as Associate Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS). His warm personality and dynamic, positive spirit make people of all backgrounds and ages feel a part of the BRS community. Rabbi Moskowitz officiates at life cycle events, provides pastoral counseling, and serves as halachic advisor and close confidante to hundreds of members. Beyond the engaging and relevant Shabbat morning sermons, delivered to multiple, diverse minyanim, and the numerous regular classes and shiurim in the Shul, Rabbi Moskowitz regularly teaches Torah in private homes, local day schools, and the community at large. Rabbi Josh Broide is the Director of the Deborah & Larry D. Silver Center for Jewish Engagement (CJE), a Division of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. He is also the Founder and Director of the Boca Raton Jewish Experience (BRJE), a rapidly growing outreach and engagement program in Boca Raton, Florida. In addition he also works as the Outreach Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), one of the largest Modern Orthodox Synagogues in North America.

Avraham Shabsi Hakohen Friedman (Hebrew: אברהם שבתי הכהן‎, born March 22, 1959) better known by his stage name, Avraham Fried, is a popular musical entertainer in the Orthodox Jewish community. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg: Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is the Senior Rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), a rapidly-growing congregation of over 800 families and over 1,000 children in Boca Raton, Florida. BRS is the largest Orthodox Synagogue in the Southeast United States. Rabbi Goldberg's warm and welcoming personality has helped attract people of diverse backgrounds and ages to feel part of the BRS community, reinforcing the BRS credo of 'Valuing Diversity and Celebrating Unity. Rabbi Philip Moskowitz serves as Associate Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS). His warm personality and dynamic, positive spirit make people of all backgrounds and ages feel a part of the BRS community. Rabbi Moskowitz officiates at life cycle events, provides pastoral counseling, and serves as halachic advisor and close confidante to hundreds of members. Beyond the engaging and relevant Shabbat morning sermons, delivered to multiple, diverse minyanim, and the numerous regular classes and shiurim in the Shul, Rabbi Moskowitz regularly teaches Torah in private homes, local day schools, and the community at large. Rabbi Josh Broide is the Director of the Deborah & Larry D. Silver Center for Jewish Engagement (CJE), a Division of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. He is also the Founder and Director of the Boca Raton Jewish Experience (BRJE), a rapidly growing outreach and engagement program in Boca Raton, Florida. In addition he also works as the Outreach Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), one of the largest Modern Orthodox Synagogues in North America.

Sheryl Kara Sandberg (born August 28, 1969) is an American business executive, billionaire and philanthropist. Sandberg serves as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Facebook and the founder of LeanIn.Org.  In June 2012, she was elected to Facebook's Board of Directors, becoming the first woman to serve on its board. Prior to joining Facebook as its COO, Sandberg was Vice President of Global Online Sales and Operations at Google, and was involved in its philanthropic arm Google.org. Before that, Sandberg served as Chief of Staff for United States Secretary of the Treasury, Lawrence Summers.In 2012, she was named in the Time 100, an annual list of the most influential people in the world. As of December 2019, Sandberg is reported to be worth over US$1.8 billion, due to her stock holdings in Facebook and other companies.On May 1, 2015, her husband Dave Goldberg died unexpectedly, and his death was originally reported as resulting from sustaining a head trauma falling from a treadmill, while the couple was vacationing in Mexico. Sandberg has subsequently said that her husband's cause of death was due to an arrhythmia, and not due to falling from a treadmill. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg: Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is the Senior Rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), a rapidly-growing congregation of over 800 families and over 1,000 children in Boca Raton, Florida. BRS is the largest Orthodox Synagogue in the Southeast United States. Rabbi Goldberg's warm and welcoming personality has helped attract people of diverse backgrounds and ages to feel part of the BRS community, reinforcing the BRS credo of 'Valuing Diversity and Celebrating Unity. Rabbi Philip Moskowitz serves as Associate Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS). His warm personality and dynamic, positive spirit make people of all backgrounds and ages feel a part of the BRS community. Rabbi Moskowitz officiates at life cycle events, provides pastoral counseling, and serves as halachic advisor and close confidante to hundreds of members. Beyond the engaging and relevant Shabbat morning sermons, delivered to multiple, diverse minyanim, and the numerous regular classes and shiurim in the Shul, Rabbi Moskowitz regularly teaches Torah in private homes, local day schools, and the community at large. Rabbi Josh Broide is the Director of the Deborah & Larry D. Silver Center for Jewish Engagement (CJE), a Division of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. He is also the Founder and Director of the Boca Raton Jewish Experience (BRJE), a rapidly growing outreach and engagement program in Boca Raton, Florida. In addition he also works as the Outreach Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), one of the largest Modern Orthodox Synagogues in North America.

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Rabbi Klapper the founder of Modern Torah Leadership ,joins Rabbis Bechoffer and Kivelevitz to discuss his campaign to correct what he sees a s a gross injustice. He has submitted a draft of his essay for all Rischa listeners The Torah prohibits causing psychological distress to converts (ona'at hager). Most American dayyanim recognize the incredible ona'at hager that results from making converts repeatedly “prove” their Jewishness. Yet American batei din maintain a divorce policy that puts many valid converts and their descendants at risk of just such an ordeal. Here's how. American batei din conventionally distinguish two classes of converts when they write a get (halakhic bill of divorce). Converts who are halakhically observant at the time of divorce are identified as “ben/bat Avraham Avinu”. Those who aren't halakhically observant at the time of divorce are identified as “HaGer/HaGiyoret”, with no father's name. This is intrinsically problematic – there is no reason for batei din to judge the observance level of anyone appearing before them for divorce, and batei din generally claim never to do so. But the worst part is that Israeli batei din take the absence of “ben/bat Avraham Avinu” in a convert's get as a basis for challenging the validity of the conversion. Let me explain how this happened.    In traditional Jewish thought, “the convert” is a badge of honor, as in Maimonides' famous letter to Rabbi Ovadiah the Convert. But in the early 19th century, Rabbi Yaakov of Lissa (Toras Gittin 129:11) creatively argued that it would sully the honor of Avraham Avinu to be identified as the father of an apostate convert. Toras Gittin suggested that such converts should instead be identified by their non-Jewish name and the name of their biological father. The 1868 work Chayyei Aryeh (39) pointed out that using pre-conversion names and pre-conversion fathers raised all sorts of halakhic difficulties. He concludes that respect for Rabbi Yaakov prevents him from dismissing the ruling, but that it would be better to use “Hager/HaGiyoret” as the alternative. Despite Chayyei Aryeh's grudging acquiescence, it's not clear whether Toras Gittin's position had much influence on practice before the mid-20th century. We can say confidently that his position contradicts the still-standard 17th century halakhic work on documents Nachalat Shiv'ah (Mahadura Basra 31:4, inserted as note in Mahadura Kamma 41:23:4; see also the summary in Pachad Yitzchak (Lampronti) p.134), and that most books on gittin published after Toras Gittin, for example Arukh HaShulchan, gave a standard rule for converts without mentioning that apostate converts were an exception (even though apostate coverts were often brought up in two other halakhic contexts, writing sifrei Torah and wine). The still-standard late-19th century gittin manual Kav Naki (Seder Haget Rishon VeSheni 21 Note 7) cites Pitchei Teshuvah as citing a position of Toras Gittin about the case, without saying what the position is. (I have not found a relevant Pitchei Teshuvah.) Rav Gedaliah Felder's mid-20th century Nachalat Tzvi cites Toras Gittin's position as “there are those who say”, with a note that it applies only lekhatchilah. However, a practice based on Chayyei Aryeh's friendly amendment of Toras Gittin was practiced in the Tel Aviv beit din soon after 1948. We know of this practice from two sources. The first source emerges from Chief Rabbi Shlomo Goren's ruling in the famous “Langer case”. Rav Goren ruled that a brother and sister were not mamzerim even though their mother's get from her first husband was dated after their birth, because that husband had not converted validly, if at all. An anonymous Israeli dayyan's letter supporting this ruling was published as Appendix 3 of his Pesak Din HaAch v'Ha'Achot. (The houses of dayyanim identified as supporting the ruling were reportedly firebombed, hence the anonymity. The letter seems to identify its author as a member of the Tel Aviv-Yaffa regional beit din). One argument in that letter provides the information relevant to us: [1]The get (from the mother's first husband) is written “Avraham HaGer”, not “Avraham ben Avraham Avinu” as is customary to write on every get for a convert, as is made clear in Shulchan Arukh Even haEzer 129. The rationale for this must be that at the time the get was arranged in beit din, (the first husband) had an established record as not being observant of the tradition, and, it seems, that he had the reputation of a ‘mumar/turncoat to avodah zarah'. A get like this - we do not connect the person genealogically with Avraham Avinu, as is explained in Toras Gittin 129:11, “because (Avraham) certainly did not identify his name with such a congregation (of apostate converts), and we do not connect his genealogy back to Avraham Avinu ob”m”. Pitchei Teshuvah Seder Gittin note 21 also follows Toras Gittin (ADK: I have not found this in Pitchei Teshuvah; see my note above re Kav Naki), and that is our practice today in the beit din for divorce in the region of Tel Aviv/Yaffa, and that was the practice of the Av Beit Din for Gittin of that time, Rabbi Yosef Halevi zt”l, who officiated that get for Avraham Borkowsky (the first husband) in the year 5711. The letter cites Rabbi Halevi's practice in order to corroborate testimony that Mr. Borkovsky had remained a Christian throughout his life. This works if Rabbi HaLevi wrote “haGer” rather than “ben Avraham Avinu” only for converts who were ‘turncoats to avodah zarah', and not for the merely nonobservant. The argument is greatly weakened by the implicit concession that Rabbi haLevi would do the same for ‘public Shabbat desecrators'. The anonymous dayyan presumably assumed that for technical reasons the latter status applies only to a small subset of the nonobservant. In a supplement to the original letter (also published in Appendix 3 of Pesak Din HaAch v'Ha'Achot), the anonymous dayyan strongly critiques a practice that he presents as developing after Rabbi HaLevi's time: [2]Those dayyanim who relate frivolously to all matters relating to the validity of a get, and seek out the bediavad in order to do it lekhatchilah, and have begun to write in the get of a convert only “X Hager”, when according to the opinion of the poskim this hints that the divorcing man is not fit to be connected genealogically to Avraham Avinu ob”m because he desecrates Shabbat publicly, or worse, that he has likely returned to his previous religion – they are violating the longstanding practice of Israel, and in my opinion, they are transgressing many DON”Ts in the Torah that caution us regarding ona'at hager, because I have shown above with clear-cut proofs that lekhatchilah one must write either “ben Avraham Avinu” or else “X haGer ben Avraham”, but if it happens that a convert who comes to divorce is a public Shabbat desecrator, and thereby becomes a ‘turncoat to the entire Torah' as is made clear in the Talmud and poskim, and all the more so if Heaven forfend he returns to his original religion - then certainly one is obligated to omit the name of Avraham Avinu in his get. According to this, if one finds a get written for a convert that was written by a gittin expert in the era preceding ours, and in the get is written only “X haGer” – then there is great reason to consider that at the time of writing they categorized this convert as having the grave status of a public Shabbat desecrator or that he had returned to his prior religion, rather than attributing the omission of Avraham Avinu's name to incompetence. In other words, by 1972 some Israeli dayyanim wrote “X haGer” rather than ben Avraham Avinu even when the convert was merely an ordinary sinner. An abridgement of the anonymous dayyan's letter was apparently published in a New York daily newspaper. This version made no mention of Rabbi Halevi's practice. Rabbi Ephraim Eliezer Yulis (Divrei Efraim Eliezer EH 219), Av Beit Din of Philadelphia, responded by expressing astonishment that an important dayyan would make so weak an argument. He pointed out that decisors throughout the ages had made clear that “HaGer” and “ben Avraham Avinu” were both valid for all converts, so what evidence could be brought from the use of “HaGer”?! Rabbi Yulis clearly did not believe that standard beit din practice followed Toras Gittin. It therefore seems likely that this practice was not widespread in American batei din. Rabbi Yulis had a second criticism. The validity of a conversion is not affected by a convert's subsequent apostasy. Therefore, how could evidence of apostasy at the time of the get, many years after the alleged conversion, prove anything about the father's Jewishness?! As noted above, the full version of the letter shows that the dayyan supporting Rav Goren actually used the language of the get only to support testimony that the father had never renounced Christianity at all. He did not use the language of the get as evidence that the beit din had questioned the validity of the conversion. Rabbi Halevi's practice is cited with at least one important extension in a 5752 decision (published in Shurat HaDin vol. 4 p. 245) by Dayyan Yosef Goldberg (a member of the Tel Aviv beit din).    The case was as follows: A woman was denied permission to marry because her maternal grandmother's 5728 Tel Aviv beit din divorce file stated that she could not remarry until her conversion was validated. All other records of the beit din's deliberations had been destroyed. The get itself identified the grandmother as “bat Avraham Avinu”. Rabbi Goldberg reports that Rabbi Halevi wrote “haGer” rather than “ben Avraham Avinu” for apostate converts, and also for converts “who desecrated Shabbat publicly, and thereby became a traitor to the entire Torah”. He then cites Rabbi M. Tziyoni, a dayyan who was a signatory on the grandmother's get, as follows: The gaon Rabbi M. Tziyoni shlita said to me that the custom in their beit din was: we ask the convert whether he is shomer Torah umitzvot, and if he says that he was shomer Torah umitzvot – we write “ben Avraham Avinu”, and if he said that he is not shomer Torah umitzvot – we write only “X HaGer” Rabbi Goldberg contends that because the grandmother's get identified her as “bat/ben Avraham Avinu”, she must have claimed to the beit din that she was at least somewhat Shabbat-observant. He then makes a technical argument that the grandmother's claim is a valid basis for affirming the granddaughter's Jewishness, even if it cannot be verified, and even though the officiating beit din had left the grandmother's own status in doubt. The practice reported by Rabbi Tziyoni represents a significant expansion of Rabbi haLevi's practice, and corresponds to the practice criticized by the anonymous dayyan. It also shows that the beit din's decisions were not based on any serious investigation. Rabbi Goldberg in fact never suggests that the language of the get proves anything about the grandmother's actual practice; rather, he uses it to show what the grandmother must have told the beit din about her practice. The anonymous dayyan and Rabbi Goldberg each used an argument from get-language in support of ruling that the parties in front of them were eligible to marry. However, Rabbi Shimon Yakobi, legal adviser to the Israeli beit din system, used a radical extension of this argument for an opposite end in his 2010 book ביטול גיור עקב חוסר כנות בקבלת המצוות (Nullification of Conversion Owing to Lack of Sincerity When Accepting the Mitzvot). Rabbi Yakobi asserts that the standard practice of Israeli batei din by 2010, as evidenced by several get manuals, was to write “ben Avraham Avinu” for converts who were shomrei mitzvot (observant of the commandments), and “haGer” for converts who are not. He then contends that beit din records show that the vast majority of Israeli gittin written for converts post-1996 (when batei din began keeping computerized records) used “haGer” rather than “ben/bat Avraham Avinu”. Finally, he uses these statistics to support a decision by Rabbi Avraham Sherman of the Beit Din HaGadol that had retroactively declared thousands of Rabbinate-authorized conversions presumptively invalid. (Rabbi Sherman's own grounds for his decision are beyond the scope of this article. Regardless, his decision served notice that he and his supporters would not refrain from challenging Orthodox conversions even many years later. In other words, it put all converts in permanent fear of challenges to their own or their descendants' Jewishness. I can attest that it had this effect based on contemporary phone calls to the Boston Beit Din and many conversations in subsequent years. Sometimes the ends justify the means; but it would take ultimately important ends to justify such an enormous violation of ona'at hager.)   Rabbi Yisroel Rosen reports that Rabbi Yakobi's statistics were disputed by Rabbi David Bass and Rabbi Mordekhai Brully (ואוהב גר, p. 217). They noted, for example, that according to his chart, the Beersheva beit din had not written any divorces for converts at all! The solution was that the Beersheva beit din wrote ben Avraham for all converts – in other words, that practice in Israeli batei din had not in fact standardized. Moreover, Rabbi Yakobi's argument treats later non-observance as halakhic evidence that the original conversion was insincere. As Rabbi Yulis noted, there is no necessary connection between these phenomena. Finally, Rabbi Yakobi's argument treats a beit din's decision about the get as evidence of the convert's actual level of observance. We saw above that according to Rabbi Tziyyoni, his beit din simply accepted the convert's self-report. Rabbi Rosen reports that according to Rabbi Bass and Rabbi Brully, many batei din probably made judgments based solely on converts' clothing.   But whether or not one regards Rabbi Yakobi's arguments as sound, the reality is that he treated a get that identified a convert as “X haGer/Giyoret” as a basis for challenging the validity of the conversion. Moreover, he found a dayyan who explicitly stated that the language of a get is intended to reflect such a concern. In אבני משפט 4:13 (cited by Rabbi Yakobi in ftnt. 328), Rabbi Mordekhai Ralbag records the following rule, which he presents as based on the practice of Rabbi Shlomo Fisher's beit din: “If the divorcing man or women are converts who observe the mitzvot – one should write ben/bat Avraham Avinu.  But if they do not observe mitzvot, and there is a concern that at the time of conversion they did not intend to accept the yoke of the commandments and the conversion is not good and they are Gentiles – one must hint at this in the get, and therefore one should write only their names and conclude with “the convert”. This rule makes the language of a get a clear basis for challenging the validity of a conversion. Rabbi Ralbag does not present this as an innovation, but rather as established law; in other words, he regards a get that is written “HaGer” to be evidence that the beit din saw reason to question the validity of the conversion. Rabbi Ralbag was appointed by his brother in-law, Chief Rabbi Dovid Lau, to head the beit din system in Yerushalayim (the appointment is on hold because the Attorney General has charged that the process was nepotistic, but Rabbi Ralbag is certainly an intellectually impressive and influential dayyan).    At some recent point, American batei din changed their practice to the one criticized by the anonymous dayyan; that is to say, they began writing “haGer” for converts who were not fully observant. Their intent was probably to match the official standard in Israel (although we saw above that Israeli beit din practice never actually standardized.) In my experience, decisions as to how to identify converts in American gittin are made in the casual manner Rabbi Tziyoni reported, by asking the convert (or sometimes the spouse of the convert) whether he or she is observant at the time. (Most likely some batei din decide based on clothing or appearance.) Converts are not told why the question is being asked. They are not told that an honest answer may lead the Israeli Rabbinate to treat their divorce documents as evidence against the validity of their conversions. In many cases, the beit din itself may not realize this. But it is nonetheless true, for two reasons. First, some prominent Israeli dayanim regard later nonobservance as probative halakhic evidence that the initial conversion was insincere. (For a while, Rabbi Leib Tropper's Eternal Jewish Family used bribery and intimidation to spread this position in the United States. The exposure of some of his many scandals has discredited it for now, but that may not be permanent.) Second, some prominent Israeli dayanim assume that the language of the get reflects genuine concern about the validity of the conversion. The Israeli nonprofit ITIM, headed by Rabbi Seth Farber, has repeatedly sued the Rabbinate to prevent them from using the divorce process as an occasion to reopen question of Jewish status. Doing so is now illegal, but it remains unclear whether the practice has ceased. Regardless, there is no bar to the Rabbinate using the divorce documents of converts as evidence in an initial inquiry into Jewish status, such as when converts from abroad apply for Aliyah. In other words, distinguishing between “haGer” and “ben/bat Avraham Avinu” in gittin puts converts in permanent danger of challenges to their own or their descendants' Jewishness. American batei din have a moral obligation to return to the simple halakhah, which requires no such distinctions in the get. We should regardless not be asking anyone about their religious practice when they come for divorce, , all the more so converts, all the more so without being transparent about the stakes. Asking such questions raises anxieties in every convert about every imperfection in their halakhic practice and violates ona'at hager. We certainly must not continue a practice that raises unfounded doubts about many legitimate conversions, aids and abets those who seek to invalidate conversions we regard as perfectly legitimate, and makes many converts and their descendants permanently insecure. [1] בגט כתוב 'אברהם הגר', לא 'אברהם בן אברהם אבינו' כנהוג לכתוב בכל גט של גר, כמבואר באהע'ז סימן קכ'ט. הנימוק הוא, משום שבשעת עריכת הגט בביה'ד הוא היה מוחזק כבלתי שומר מסורת, וכנראה, שהוא היה מוחזק למומר לע'ז, ובגט כזה אין אנו מיחסים אותו אחרי אברהם אבינו, כמבואר בספר תורת גיטין בסימן קכ'ט אות י'א: 'דבקהל כזה בודאי לא ייחד כבודו ואין מייחסים אחר אברהם אבינו ע'ה'. וכן איתא ב''פתחי תשובה' בסדר גיטין אות כ'א כהתו'ג, וכן אנו נוהגין כיום בביה'ד לגיטין במתא ת'א-יפו, וכך היה נוהג האב'ד לגיטין באותה תקופה הרב ר' יוסף הלוי זצ''ל, שסידר גט זה לאברהם בורקובסקי בשנת תשי'א. [2] אלו הדיינים המתיחסים לכל דבר הנוגע לכשרות הגט בקלות הדעת, ומחפשים את הבדיעבד לעשותו לכתחילה, והתחילו לנהוג לכתוב בגט של גר רק 'פלוגי הגר', ולפי דעת הפוסקים מרמז זה שהמגרש איננו ראוי להתיחס לאברהם אבינו ע'ה משום שהוא מחלל שבתות בפרהסיא או יותר גרוע מזה יתכן שחזר לסורו – הם עוברים על מנהג ישראל מקדמת דנא, ולדעתי, עוברים הם על הרבה לאווין בתורה שהוזהרנו על אונאת הגר, כי בארנו עד כה בראיות חותכות שלכתחילה חייבים להזכיר את שם אברהם אבינו או לכתוב 'פלוני הגר בן אברהם' כנ'ל, אלא אם קורה שהגר הבא להתגרש הוא מחלל שבתות בפרהסיא, וע'י זה נעשה מומר לכל התורה כולה כמבואר בש'ס ופוסקים, וכל שכן אם חס ושלום חזר לסורו - אז בודאי חייבים להשמיט את שמו של אברהם אבינו בגט שלו. ולפי זה, אם מוצאים גט של גר שנכתב על ידי מומחה לגיטין מן התקופה שקדמה מלפנינו, וכתוב בגט רק 'פלוני הגר' – יש חשש גדול שתפסו את הגר בשעת כתיבת הגט בעבריינות חמורה של מחלל שבתות בפרהסיא או שחזר לסורו, אבל אין לתלות בוקי סרוקי בהשמטת שם אברהם אבינו. This podcast is powered by JewishPodcasts.org. 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Rabbi With A Cause: Israel and Identity is based on an in-depth filmed conversation between Howard Burton and David J. Goldberg (1939-2019), former Senior Rabbi Emeritus of London's Liberal Jewish Synagogue and author and columnist. This wide-ranging conversation is based on Goldberg's book, This Is Not The Way: Jews, Judaism and Israel, which boldly explores a number of themes that interweave religion, politics, culture and identity in a way that is relevant to all of us, regardless of our cultural background or religious orientation. For many of us, caught as we are between love of tradition and the allure of contemporary liberal values, maintaining a coherent sense of personal identity is a highly delicate task indeed but Rabbi Goldberg has consistently been willing to meet the challenge head-on as explored in this thought-provoking discussion. Howard Burton is the founder of the Ideas Roadshow, Ideas on Film and host of the Ideas Roadshow Podcast. He can be reached at howard@ideasroadshow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/israel-studies

Rabbi With A Cause: Israel and Identity is based on an in-depth filmed conversation between Howard Burton and David J. Goldberg (1939-2019), former Senior Rabbi Emeritus of London's Liberal Jewish Synagogue and author and columnist. This wide-ranging conversation is based on Goldberg's book, This Is Not The Way: Jews, Judaism and Israel, which boldly explores a number of themes that interweave religion, politics, culture and identity in a way that is relevant to all of us, regardless of our cultural background or religious orientation. For many of us, caught as we are between love of tradition and the allure of contemporary liberal values, maintaining a coherent sense of personal identity is a highly delicate task indeed but Rabbi Goldberg has consistently been willing to meet the challenge head-on as explored in this thought-provoking discussion. Howard Burton is the founder of the Ideas Roadshow, Ideas on Film and host of the Ideas Roadshow Podcast. He can be reached at howard@ideasroadshow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Rabbi With A Cause: Israel and Identity is based on an in-depth filmed conversation between Howard Burton and David J. Goldberg (1939-2019), former Senior Rabbi Emeritus of London's Liberal Jewish Synagogue and author and columnist. This wide-ranging conversation is based on Goldberg's book, This Is Not The Way: Jews, Judaism and Israel, which boldly explores a number of themes that interweave religion, politics, culture and identity in a way that is relevant to all of us, regardless of our cultural background or religious orientation. For many of us, caught as we are between love of tradition and the allure of contemporary liberal values, maintaining a coherent sense of personal identity is a highly delicate task indeed but Rabbi Goldberg has consistently been willing to meet the challenge head-on as explored in this thought-provoking discussion. Howard Burton is the founder of the Ideas Roadshow, Ideas on Film and host of the Ideas Roadshow Podcast. He can be reached at howard@ideasroadshow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/jewish-studies

Rabbi With A Cause: Israel and Identity is based on an in-depth filmed conversation between Howard Burton and David J. Goldberg (1939-2019), former Senior Rabbi Emeritus of London's Liberal Jewish Synagogue and author and columnist. This wide-ranging conversation is based on Goldberg's book, This Is Not The Way: Jews, Judaism and Israel, which boldly explores a number of themes that interweave religion, politics, culture and identity in a way that is relevant to all of us, regardless of our cultural background or religious orientation. For many of us, caught as we are between love of tradition and the allure of contemporary liberal values, maintaining a coherent sense of personal identity is a highly delicate task indeed but Rabbi Goldberg has consistently been willing to meet the challenge head-on as explored in this thought-provoking discussion. Howard Burton is the founder of the Ideas Roadshow, Ideas on Film and host of the Ideas Roadshow Podcast. He can be reached at howard@ideasroadshow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/middle-eastern-studies

Rabbi With A Cause: Israel and Identity is based on an in-depth filmed conversation between Howard Burton and David J. Goldberg (1939-2019), former Senior Rabbi Emeritus of London's Liberal Jewish Synagogue and author and columnist. This wide-ranging conversation is based on Goldberg's book, This Is Not The Way: Jews, Judaism and Israel, which boldly explores a number of themes that interweave religion, politics, culture and identity in a way that is relevant to all of us, regardless of our cultural background or religious orientation. For many of us, caught as we are between love of tradition and the allure of contemporary liberal values, maintaining a coherent sense of personal identity is a highly delicate task indeed but Rabbi Goldberg has consistently been willing to meet the challenge head-on as explored in this thought-provoking discussion. Howard Burton is the founder of the Ideas Roadshow, Ideas on Film and host of the Ideas Roadshow Podcast. He can be reached at howard@ideasroadshow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/religion

Rav Moshe Weinberger, shlit'a, has served as Mashpia in Yeshiva University since 2013, and is the founding Morah d'Asrah of Congregation Aish Kodesh in Woodmere, NY. Rav Weinberger is a noted speaker who draws upon a vast array of sources in his shiurim. The diverse currents of the MaHaRal, RaMChal, Ba'al Shem Tov, Vilna Gaon, Rav Tzadok HaKohen, Rebbe Nachman, The Ba'al HaTanya and others merge within him and are transmitted to countless Jews of all backgrounds thirsting for knowledge, inspiration and guidance. Rav Weinberger has also been intimately involved in Jewish education and outreach for almost thirty years. He has developed a library of shiurim on T'filah, Chassidus, Hashkafah, Rav Kook's Oros Hateshuvah, and the Aish Kodesh's sforim, among others, that are listened to by men and women all over the world.Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg: Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is the Senior Rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), a rapidly-growing congregation of over 800 families and over 1,000 children in Boca Raton, Florida. BRS is the largest Orthodox Synagogue in the Southeast United States. Rabbi Goldberg's warm and welcoming personality has helped attract people of diverse backgrounds and ages to feel part of the BRS community, reinforcing the BRS credo of 'Valuing Diversity and Celebrating Unity. Rabbi Philip Moskowitz serves as Associate Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS). His warm personality and dynamic, positive spirit make people of all backgrounds and ages feel a part of the BRS community. Rabbi Moskowitz officiates at life cycle events, provides pastoral counseling, and serves as halachic advisor and close confidante to hundreds of members. Beyond the engaging and relevant Shabbat morning sermons, delivered to multiple, diverse minyanim, and the numerous regular classes and shiurim in the Shul, Rabbi Moskowitz regularly teaches Torah in private homes, local day schools, and the community at large. Rabbi Josh Broide is the Director of the Deborah & Larry D. Silver Center for Jewish Engagement (CJE), a Division of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. He is also the Founder and Director of the Boca Raton Jewish Experience (BRJE), a rapidly growing outreach and engagement program in Boca Raton, Florida. In addition he also works as the Outreach Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), one of the largest Modern Orthodox Synagogues in North America.

Mariano Rivera (born November 29, 1969) is a Panamanian-American former professional baseball pitcher who played 19 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees, from 1995 to 2013. Nicknamed "Mo" and "Sandman", he spent most of his career as a relief pitcher and served as the Yankees' closer for 17 seasons. A thirteen-time All-Star and five-time World Series champion, he is MLB's career leader in saves (652) and games finished (952). Rivera won five American League (AL) Rolaids Relief Man Awards and three Delivery Man of the Year Awards, and he finished in the top three in voting for the AL Cy Young Award four times. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame as part of its class of 2019 in his first year of eligibility, and was the first player ever to be elected unanimously by the Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA). Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg: Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is the Senior Rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), a rapidly-growing congregation of over 800 families and over 1,000 children in Boca Raton, Florida. BRS is the largest Orthodox Synagogue in the Southeast United States. Rabbi Goldberg's warm and welcoming personality has helped attract people of diverse backgrounds and ages to feel part of the BRS community, reinforcing the BRS credo of 'Valuing Diversity and Celebrating Unity. Rabbi Philip Moskowitz serves as Associate Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS). His warm personality and dynamic, positive spirit make people of all backgrounds and ages feel a part of the BRS community. Rabbi Moskowitz officiates at life cycle events, provides pastoral counseling, and serves as halachic advisor and close confidante to hundreds of members. Beyond the engaging and relevant Shabbat morning sermons, delivered to multiple, diverse minyanim, and the numerous regular classes and shiurim in the Shul, Rabbi Moskowitz regularly teaches Torah in private homes, local day schools, and the community at large. Rabbi Josh Broide is the Director of the Deborah & Larry D. Silver Center for Jewish Engagement (CJE), a Division of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. He is also the Founder and Director of the Boca Raton Jewish Experience (BRJE), a rapidly growing outreach and engagement program in Boca Raton, Florida. In addition he also works as the Outreach Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), one of the largest Modern Orthodox Synagogues in North America.

Yosef Mendelevitch (or Mendelovitch) (b. 1947 in Riga), was a refusenik from the former Soviet Union, also known as a "Prisoner of Zion" and now a politically unaffiliated rabbi living in Jerusalem who gained fame for his adherence to Judaism and public attempts to emigrate to Israel at a time when it was against the law in the USSR.Mendelevich was born in Riga and started his Jewish activities in the 1960s. He formed a student group of underground Jewish Education in 1966 and became an editor of an underground newsletter Iton on Jewish issues in 1969. Being repeatably refused the right to immigration, he became one of the leaders of the Dymshits–Kuznetsov hijacking affair, recounted in his 2012 memoir, Unbroken Spirit. As punishment, he was imprisoned for eleven years. During the imprisonment he was punished for keeping Jewish precepts. In 1981, after a worldwide struggle, he was released and immigrated to Israel.Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg: Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldbergTwitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldbergRabbi Efrem Goldberg is the Senior Rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), a rapidly-growing congregation of over 800 families and over 1,000 children in Boca Raton, Florida. BRS is the largest Orthodox Synagogue in the Southeast United States. Rabbi Goldberg's warm and welcoming personality has helped attract people of diverse backgrounds and ages to feel part of the BRS community, reinforcing the BRS credo of 'Valuing Diversity and Celebrating Unity. Rabbi Philip Moskowitz serves as Associate Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS). His warm personality and dynamic, positive spirit make people of all backgrounds and ages feel a part of the BRS community. Rabbi Moskowitz officiates at life cycle events, provides pastoral counseling, and serves as halachic advisor and close confidante to hundreds of members. Beyond the engaging and relevant Shabbat morning sermons, delivered to multiple, diverse minyanim, and the numerous regular classes and shiurim in the Shul, Rabbi Moskowitz regularly teaches Torah in private homes, local day schools, and the community at large. Rabbi Josh Broide is the Director of the Deborah & Larry D. Silver Center for Jewish Engagement (CJE), a Division of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. He is also the Founder and Director of the Boca Raton Jewish Experience (BRJE), a rapidly growing outreach and engagement program in Boca Raton, Florida. In addition he also works as the Outreach Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), one of the largest Modern Orthodox Synagogues in North America. 

In this episode, Rabbi Goldberg takes on a range of commonplace perspectives surrounding 'singles' and the dating experience, such as the surrender-hishtadlus paradox, the phenomena of 'mixed' Sephardic and Ashkenazic shidduchim, the oft-felt reality of being in a 'holding pattern' while single, and what 'settling' should be called. Most importantly, hear about what he believes the role of singles can and should be within our broader community - and what role PINS plays with that.

Roundup of second 30 episodes. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg: Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldbergTwitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldbergRabbi Efrem Goldberg is the Senior Rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), a rapidly-growing congregation of over 800 families and over 1,000 children in Boca Raton, Florida. BRS is the largest Orthodox Synagogue in the Southeast United States. Rabbi Goldberg's warm and welcoming personality has helped attract people of diverse backgrounds and ages to feel part of the BRS community, reinforcing the BRS credo of 'Valuing Diversity and Celebrating Unity. Rabbi Philip Moskowitz serves as Associate Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), where he helps lead a rapidly growing congregation of over 850 families including over 1,000 children. His warm personality and dynamic, positive spirit make people of all backgrounds and ages feel a part of the BRS community. Rabbi Moskowitz officiates at life cycle events, provides pastoral counseling, and serves as halachic advisor and close confidante to hundreds of members. Beyond the engaging and relevant Shabbat morning sermons, delivered to multiple, diverse minyanim, and the numerous regular classes and shiurim in the Shul, Rabbi Moskowitz regularly teaches Torah in private homes, local day schools, and the community at large. Rabbi Josh Broide is the Director of the Deborah & Larry D. Silver Center for Jewish Engagement (CJE), a Division of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. He is also the Founder and Director of the Boca Raton Jewish Experience (BRJE), a rapidly growing outreach and engagement program in Boca Raton, Florida. In addition he also works as the Outreach Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), one of the largest Modern Orthodox Synagogues in North America.

This roundup episode of the first 30 episodes includes:Michael GoldsmithMoms of the HostsRussell GalbutModiR. Shay SchachterMarvel JosephR. Aaron KotlerR. Moshe WeinbergerDr. Jerome GroopmanNachum SegalMark WilfCharlie HararyEli BeerR. Judah MischelAryeh LightstoneNachi GordonSimcha LeinerR. Yisroel KaminetskyJudge Alvin HellersteinR. Yakov HorowitzLeonard SchleiferBen ShapiroJudge Ruchie FreierConnect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg: Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldbergTwitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldbergRabbi Efrem Goldberg is the Senior Rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), a rapidly-growing congregation of over 800 families and over 1,000 children in Boca Raton, Florida. BRS is the largest Orthodox Synagogue in the Southeast United States. Rabbi Goldberg's warm and welcoming personality has helped attract people of diverse backgrounds and ages to feel part of the BRS community, reinforcing the BRS credo of 'Valuing Diversity and Celebrating Unity. Rabbi Philip Moskowitz serves as Associate Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), where he helps lead a rapidly growing congregation of over 850 families including over 1,000 children. His warm personality and dynamic, positive spirit make people of all backgrounds and ages feel a part of the BRS community. Rabbi Moskowitz officiates at life cycle events, provides pastoral counseling, and serves as halachic advisor and close confidante to hundreds of members. Beyond the engaging and relevant Shabbat morning sermons, delivered to multiple, diverse minyanim, and the numerous regular classes and shiurim in the Shul, Rabbi Moskowitz regularly teaches Torah in private homes, local day schools, and the community at large. Rabbi Josh Broide is the Director of the Deborah & Larry D. Silver Center for Jewish Engagement (CJE), a Division of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. He is also the Founder and Director of the Boca Raton Jewish Experience (BRJE), a rapidly growing outreach and engagement program in Boca Raton, Florida. In addition he also works as the Outreach Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), one of the largest Modern Orthodox Synagogues in North America.

In this episode, Rabbi Tzvi Shaul Goldberg, Kashrus Administrator at the STAR-K, takes us through the various steps of kosher meat production. Hear about the thought, the training and the skill that go into shechita, bedika, nikkur, and melicha, as Rabbi Goldberg talks about his personal experience and training in the field. Learn about some of the gritty details that need to be observed to determine if a shechita is acceptable. Finally, unravel some of the mystery surrounding chassidishe shechita! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kosher-conversation/message

R. Manis Friedman (full name: Menachem Manis HaKohen Friedman, Hebrew: מנחם מניס הכהן פרידמן‎; born 1946) is a Chabad Lubavitch Hassid, Shliach, rabbi, author, social philosopher and public speaker. He is also the dean of the Bais Chana Institute of Jewish Studies. Friedman authored Doesn't Anyone Blush Anymore?, which was published in 1990 and is currently in its fourth printing. He is featured in the documentary films: The Lost Key (2014), The Jewish Journey: America (2015), and “Patterns of Evidences” (2017). Benzion Hakohen "Benny" Friedman (Hebrew: בנציון הכהן פרידמן‎; born 1984)[1] is an American Hasidic Jewish singer and a non-pulpit rabbi. Professionally trained in voice, he rose to prominence on the contemporary Jewish religious music scene with his first album in 2009. Singing mainly in Hebrew, Friedman tours extensively and also appears in music videos. He views his music as a shlichus (outreach) tool, with the goal of drawing Jews closer to Judaism.Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg: Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldbergTwitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldbergRabbi Efrem Goldberg is the Senior Rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), a rapidly-growing congregation of over 800 families and over 1,000 children in Boca Raton, Florida. BRS is the largest Orthodox Synagogue in the Southeast United States. Rabbi Goldberg's warm and welcoming personality has helped attract people of diverse backgrounds and ages to feel part of the BRS community, reinforcing the BRS credo of 'Valuing Diversity and Celebrating Unity. Rabbi Philip Moskowitz serves as Associate Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), where he helps lead a rapidly growing congregation of over 850 families including over 1,000 children. His warm personality and dynamic, positive spirit make people of all backgrounds and ages feel a part of the BRS community. Rabbi Moskowitz officiates at life cycle events, provides pastoral counseling, and serves as halachic advisor and close confidante to hundreds of members. Beyond the engaging and relevant Shabbat morning sermons, delivered to multiple, diverse minyanim, and the numerous regular classes and shiurim in the Shul, Rabbi Moskowitz regularly teaches Torah in private homes, local day schools, and the community at large. Rabbi Josh Broide is the Director of the Deborah & Larry D. Silver Center for Jewish Engagement (CJE), a Division of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. He is also the Founder and Director of the Boca Raton Jewish Experience (BRJE), a rapidly growing outreach and engagement program in Boca Raton, Florida. In addition he also works as the Outreach Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), one of the largest Modern Orthodox Synagogues in North America.

Bracha “Beatie” Deutsch (ברכה דויטש; née Rabin; born August 29, 1989) is a Haredi American-Israeli marathon runner. She has won the Tiberias Marathon and the Jerusalem Marathon, as well as the Israeli half-marathon and marathon national championships. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg: Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is the Senior Rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), a rapidly-growing congregation of over 800 families and over 1,000 children in Boca Raton, Florida. BRS is the largest Orthodox Synagogue in the Southeast United States. Rabbi Goldberg's warm and welcoming personality has helped attract people of diverse backgrounds and ages to feel part of the BRS community, reinforcing the BRS credo of 'Valuing Diversity and Celebrating Unity. Rabbi Philip Moskowitz serves as Associate Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), where he helps lead a rapidly growing congregation of over 850 families including over 1,000 children. His warm personality and dynamic, positive spirit make people of all backgrounds and ages feel a part of the BRS community. Rabbi Moskowitz officiates at life cycle events, provides pastoral counseling, and serves as halachic advisor and close confidante to hundreds of members. Beyond the engaging and relevant Shabbat morning sermons, delivered to multiple, diverse minyanim, and the numerous regular classes and shiurim in the Shul, Rabbi Moskowitz regularly teaches Torah in private homes, local day schools, and the community at large. Rabbi Josh Broide is the Director of the Deborah & Larry D. Silver Center for Jewish Engagement (CJE), a Division of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. He is also the Founder and Director of the Boca Raton Jewish Experience (BRJE), a rapidly growing outreach and engagement program in Boca Raton, Florida. In addition he also works as the Outreach Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), one of the largest Modern Orthodox Synagogues in North America.

A series exploring how reflection on the meaning of everyday words opens the door to spiritual understanding. In todays episode Menachem is joined by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg to explore the concept of Labels and discuss an article the rabbi wrote which discussed an emerging trend within the Jewish world where instead of feeling aligned with one group or theological thought system many people are feeling more and more alligned in multiple places, in what Rabbi Goldberg calls the Shaar Hakolel (borrowing a term from the Ari Z'l)Link to article:https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/i-am-not-a-modern-orthodox-rabbiAlso look out for Menachems newest book Consciously, a Mosaica Press work, available on line and in Jewish bookstores.Mosaica's Websitehttps://mosaicapress.com/product/consciously/Amazonhttps://www.amazon.com/Consciously-Steps-Living-Vibrantly-Creator/dp/1952370094/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2YEA1PWGEJMKL&dchild=1&keywords=menachem+poznanski&qid=1604345602&sprefix=Menachem+poz%2Caps%2C141&sr=8-2Conscious(ly) is a media publishing platform which hopes to build a community of regular people seeking spiritual growth.We welcome your feedback and questions and hope to utilize those questions for future episodes.EmailConsciously62@gmail.comFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/Conscious-ly-102949811230486/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/consciously_62/The Conscious(ly) teamHost: Menachem PoznanskiCo-producer emeritus: Chaim KohnAssistant to the Regional Co-Host: Shmaya HonickmanArtwork: Tani PoznanskiSocial Media: Zoe PoznanskiMusic by: Eitan Katz, Featuring Zusha

Dr. Leah Goldin received her Ph.D. in Computer Science from the Technion (Haifa, Israel). She serves as CEO of Golden Solutions, an independent consulting firm specializing in system engineering, software engineering, process and quality. She is also a senior lecturer at Afeka College, and she was formerly the Head of the Software Engineering Department at Shenkar College and at the Jerusalem College of Engineering.Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldbergTwitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldbergRabbi Efrem Goldberg is the Senior Rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), a rapidly-growing congregation of over 800 families and over 1,000 children in Boca Raton, Florida. BRS is the largest Orthodox Synagogue in the Southeast United States. Rabbi Goldberg's warm and welcoming personality has helped attract people of diverse backgrounds and ages to feel part of the BRS community, reinforcing the BRS credo of 'Valuing Diversity and Celebrating Unity. Rabbi Philip Moskowitz serves as Associate Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), where he helps lead a rapidly growing congregation of over 850 families including over 1,000 children. His warm personality and dynamic, positive spirit make people of all backgrounds and ages feel a part of the BRS community. Rabbi Moskowitz officiates at life cycle events, provides pastoral counseling, and serves as halachic advisor and close confidante to hundreds of members. Beyond the engaging and relevant Shabbat morning sermons, delivered to multiple, diverse minyanim, and the numerous regular classes and shiurim in the Shul, Rabbi Moskowitz regularly teaches Torah in private homes, local day schools, and the community at large. Rabbi Josh Broide is the Director of the Deborah & Larry D. Silver Center for Jewish Engagement (CJE), a Division of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. He is also the Founder and Director of the Boca Raton Jewish Experience (BRJE), a rapidly growing outreach and engagement program in Boca Raton, Florida. In addition he also works as the Outreach Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), one of the largest Modern Orthodox Synagogues in North America.

Rep. Ritchie Torres, a self described progressive democrat, has been enormously supportive of Israel and in speaking out against Antisemitism. The result was an overwhelming backlash from the woke mob, but he has stood his ground. Tonight, he is our guest on Behind the Bima where we will ask him where his love and support of Israel comes from, how he deals with the hate and if we can persuade his colleagues to share his supportive view. Also joining us, Joey Borgen who was recently attacked and maced in Manhattan, simply for being a Jew. Rabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldbergTwitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldbergRabbi Efrem Goldberg is the Senior Rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), a rapidly-growing congregation of over 800 families and over 1,000 children in Boca Raton, Florida. BRS is the largest Orthodox Synagogue in the Southeast United States. Rabbi Goldberg's warm and welcoming personality has helped attract people of diverse backgrounds and ages to feel part of the BRS community, reinforcing the BRS credo of 'Valuing Diversity and Celebrating Unity. Rabbi Philip Moskowitz serves as Associate Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), where he helps lead a rapidly growing congregation of over 850 families including over 1,000 children. His warm personality and dynamic, positive spirit make people of all backgrounds and ages feel a part of the BRS community. Rabbi Moskowitz officiates at life cycle events, provides pastoral counseling, and serves as halachic advisor and close confidante to hundreds of members. Beyond the engaging and relevant Shabbat morning sermons, delivered to multiple, diverse minyanim, and the numerous regular classes and shiurim in the Shul, Rabbi Moskowitz regularly teaches Torah in private homes, local day schools, and the community at large. Rabbi Josh Broide is the Director of the Deborah & Larry D. Silver Center for Jewish Engagement (CJE), a Division of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. He is also the Founder and Director of the Boca Raton Jewish Experience (BRJE), a rapidly growing outreach and engagement program in Boca Raton, Florida. In addition he also works as the Outreach Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), one of the largest Modern Orthodox Synagogues in North America.

Rabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community.Special Guest: R. Grossman, the Disco Rabbi. R. Yitzchak Dovid Grossman (Hebrew: יצחק דוד גרוסמן‎) (born 15 September 1946 in Jerusalem), also known as the "Disco Rabbi", is the Chief Rabbi of Migdal HaEmek, founder and dean of Migdal Ohr educational institutions, and a member of the Chief Rabbinate Council of Israel. He is known for his work with children from disadvantaged and troubled homes, having rehabilitated tens of thousands of youth through his educational network founded in 1972. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldbergTwitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldbergRabbi Efrem Goldberg is the Senior Rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), a rapidly-growing congregation of over 800 families and over 1,000 children in Boca Raton, Florida. BRS is the largest Orthodox Synagogue in the Southeast United States. Rabbi Goldberg's warm and welcoming personality has helped attract people of diverse backgrounds and ages to feel part of the BRS community, reinforcing the BRS credo of 'Valuing Diversity and Celebrating Unity.Rabbi Philip Moskowitz serves as Associate Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), where he helps lead a rapidly growing congregation of over 850 families including over 1,000 children. His warm personality and dynamic, positive spirit make people of all backgrounds and ages feel a part of the BRS community. Rabbi Moskowitz officiates at life cycle events, provides pastoral counseling, and serves as halachic advisor and close confidante to hundreds of members. Beyond the engaging and relevant Shabbat morning sermons, delivered to multiple, diverse minyanim, and the numerous regular classes and shiurim in the Shul, Rabbi Moskowitz regularly teaches Torah in private homes, local day schools, and the community at large.Rabbi Josh Broide is the Director of the Deborah & Larry D. Silver Center for Jewish Engagement (CJE), a Division of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. He is also the Founder and Director of the Boca Raton Jewish Experience (BRJE), a rapidly growing outreach and engagement program in Boca Raton, Florida. In addition he also works as the Outreach Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), one of the largest Modern Orthodox Synagogues in North America.

In this time of crisis and need, donate for a bomb shelter in Israel here.Rabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community.Special Guest: Yedidya Harush. When he was 17, Yedidya and his family were evacuated from Gush Katif. Rather than be bitter, he settled a new part of Israel, Chalutza just along the Gaza border.Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldbergTwitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldbergRabbi Efrem Goldberg is the Senior Rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), a rapidly-growing congregation of over 800 families and over 1,000 children in Boca Raton, Florida. BRS is the largest Orthodox Synagogue in the Southeast United States. Rabbi Goldberg's warm and welcoming personality has helped attract people of diverse backgrounds and ages to feel part of the BRS community, reinforcing the BRS credo of 'Valuing Diversity and Celebrating Unity.Rabbi Philip Moskowitz serves as Associate Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), where he helps lead a rapidly growing congregation of over 850 families including over 1,000 children. His warm personality and dynamic, positive spirit make people of all backgrounds and ages feel a part of the BRS community. Rabbi Moskowitz officiates at life cycle events, provides pastoral counseling, and serves as halachic advisor and close confidante to hundreds of members. Beyond the engaging and relevant Shabbat morning sermons, delivered to multiple, diverse minyanim, and the numerous regular classes and shiurim in the Shul, Rabbi Moskowitz regularly teaches Torah in private homes, local day schools, and the community at large.Rabbi Josh Broide is the Director of the Deborah & Larry D. Silver Center for Jewish Engagement (CJE), a Division of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. He is also the Founder and Director of the Boca Raton Jewish Experience (BRJE), a rapidly growing outreach and engagement program in Boca Raton, Florida. In addition he also works as the Outreach Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), one of the largest Modern Orthodox Synagogues in North America.

Rabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community. Special Guest: R. Benji Levene, grandson of R. Aryeh Levin, who was known as the "Father of Prisoners" and the "Tzadik of Yerushalyim". He is doing tremendous work loving all Jews and bringing about unity. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is the Senior Rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), a rapidly-growing congregation of over 800 families and over 1,000 children in Boca Raton, Florida. BRS is the largest Orthodox Synagogue in the Southeast United States. Rabbi Goldberg's warm and welcoming personality has helped attract people of diverse backgrounds and ages to feel part of the BRS community, reinforcing the BRS credo of 'Valuing Diversity and Celebrating Unity. Rabbi Philip Moskowitz serves as Associate Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), where he helps lead a rapidly growing congregation of over 850 families including over 1,000 children. His warm personality and dynamic, positive spirit make people of all backgrounds and ages feel a part of the BRS community. Rabbi Moskowitz officiates at life cycle events, provides pastoral counseling, and serves as halachic advisor and close confidante to hundreds of members. Beyond the engaging and relevant Shabbat morning sermons, delivered to multiple, diverse minyanim, and the numerous regular classes and shiurim in the Shul, Rabbi Moskowitz regularly teaches Torah in private homes, local day schools, and the community at large. Rabbi Josh Broide is the Director of the Deborah & Larry D. Silver Center for Jewish Engagement (CJE), a Division of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. He is also the Founder and Director of the Boca Raton Jewish Experience (BRJE), a rapidly growing outreach and engagement program in Boca Raton, Florida. In addition he also works as the Outreach Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), one of the largest Modern Orthodox Synagogues in North America.

Rabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg Special Guest: Matthew Hiltzik is an American attorney, public relations and communications consultant, and the founder of the strategic communications and consulting firm Hiltzik Strategies, which represents high-profile organizations and individuals. He has represented a range of high profile clients and has been a close advisor to diverse politicians from Hillary Clinton to Ivanka Trump. He has produced five documentaries (including the award winning ‘Paper Clips’), is an active member of the Boards of The Ghetto Film School, Montclair State University’s School of Communication and Media, The Jewish Week, and The JCRC of New York, and was appointed to the Board of New York City’s Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC).Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is the Senior Rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), a rapidly-growing congregation of over 800 families and over 1,000 children in Boca Raton, Florida. BRS is the largest Orthodox Synagogue in the Southeast United States. Rabbi Goldberg's warm and welcoming personality has helped attract people of diverse backgrounds and ages to feel part of the BRS community, reinforcing the BRS credo of 'Valuing Diversity and Celebrating Unity. Rabbi Philip Moskowitz serves as Associate Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), where he helps lead a rapidly growing congregation of over 850 families including over 1,000 children. His warm personality and dynamic, positive spirit make people of all backgrounds and ages feel a part of the BRS community. Rabbi Moskowitz officiates at life cycle events, provides pastoral counseling, and serves as halachic advisor and close confidante to hundreds of members. Beyond the engaging and relevant Shabbat morning sermons, delivered to multiple, diverse minyanim, and the numerous regular classes and shiurim in the Shul, Rabbi Moskowitz regularly teaches Torah in private homes, local day schools, and the community at large. Rabbi Josh Broide is the Director of the Deborah & Larry D. Silver Center for Jewish Engagement (CJE), a Division of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. He is also the Founder and Director of the Boca Raton Jewish Experience (BRJE), a rapidly growing outreach and engagement program in Boca Raton, Florida. In addition he also works as the Outreach Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), one of the largest Modern Orthodox Synagogues in North America.

Why does the Torah juxtapose ואהבת לרעך כמוך and זה כלל גדול בתורה? Originally recorded in 2015

A look behind the scenes and questions from the crowd. Rabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is the Senior Rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), a rapidly-growing congregation of over 800 families and over 1,000 children in Boca Raton, Florida. BRS is the largest Orthodox Synagogue in the Southeast United States. Rabbi Goldberg's warm and welcoming personality has helped attract people of diverse backgrounds and ages to feel part of the BRS community, reinforcing the BRS credo of 'Valuing Diversity and Celebrating Unity. Rabbi Philip Moskowitz serves as Associate Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), where he helps lead a rapidly growing congregation of over 850 families including over 1,000 children. His warm personality and dynamic, positive spirit make people of all backgrounds and ages feel a part of the BRS community. Rabbi Moskowitz officiates at life cycle events, provides pastoral counseling, and serves as halachic advisor and close confidante to hundreds of members. Beyond the engaging and relevant Shabbat morning sermons, delivered to multiple, diverse minyanim, and the numerous regular classes and shiurim in the Shul, Rabbi Moskowitz regularly teaches Torah in private homes, local day schools, and the community at large. Rabbi Josh Broide is the Director of the Deborah & Larry D. Silver Center for Jewish Engagement (CJE), a Division of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. He is also the Founder and Director of the Boca Raton Jewish Experience (BRJE), a rapidly growing outreach and engagement program in Boca Raton, Florida. In addition he also works as the Outreach Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), one of the largest Modern Orthodox Synagogues in North America.

Today is Wednesday! Joyce talks about the verdict from the Chauvin murder trial. She discusses how everything is now being racialized. Rabbi Goldberg calls in to talk about the Menachim Begin documentary. Joyce also speaks to an anonymous caller about the how the COVID vaccine is being handled in Canada.

Rabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg Special Guest: Robert KraftOwner, New England PatriotsFounder, Foundation to Combat Anti-SemitismGreat supporter of IsraelRabbi Efrem Goldberg is the Senior Rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), a rapidly-growing congregation of over 800 families and over 1,000 children in Boca Raton, Florida. BRS is the largest Orthodox Synagogue in the Southeast United States. Rabbi Goldberg's warm and welcoming personality has helped attract people of diverse backgrounds and ages to feel part of the BRS community, reinforcing the BRS credo of 'Valuing Diversity and Celebrating Unity. Rabbi Philip Moskowitz serves as Associate Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), where he helps lead a rapidly growing congregation of over 850 families including over 1,000 children. His warm personality and dynamic, positive spirit make people of all backgrounds and ages feel a part of the BRS community. Rabbi Moskowitz officiates at life cycle events, provides pastoral counseling, and serves as halachic advisor and close confidante to hundreds of members. Beyond the engaging and relevant Shabbat morning sermons, delivered to multiple, diverse minyanim, and the numerous regular classes and shiurim in the Shul, Rabbi Moskowitz regularly teaches Torah in private homes, local day schools, and the community at large. Rabbi Josh Broide is the Director of the Deborah & Larry D. Silver Center for Jewish Engagement (CJE), a Division of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. He is also the Founder and Director of the Boca Raton Jewish Experience (BRJE), a rapidly growing outreach and engagement program in Boca Raton, Florida. In addition he also works as the Outreach Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), one of the largest Modern Orthodox Synagogues in North America.

Rabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg Special Guest: Mrs. Ruth LichtensteinEditor in Chief of HaModia Founder of Project WitnessGreat-Grandaughter of the Gerrer RebbeRabbi Efrem Goldberg is the Senior Rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), a rapidly-growing congregation of over 800 families and over 1,000 children in Boca Raton, Florida. BRS is the largest Orthodox Synagogue in the Southeast United States. Rabbi Goldberg's warm and welcoming personality has helped attract people of diverse backgrounds and ages to feel part of the BRS community, reinforcing the BRS credo of 'Valuing Diversity and Celebrating Unity. Rabbi Philip Moskowitz serves as Associate Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), where he helps lead a rapidly growing congregation of over 850 families including over 1,000 children. His warm personality and dynamic, positive spirit make people of all backgrounds and ages feel a part of the BRS community. Rabbi Moskowitz officiates at life cycle events, provides pastoral counseling, and serves as halachic advisor and close confidante to hundreds of members. Beyond the engaging and relevant Shabbat morning sermons, delivered to multiple, diverse minyanim, and the numerous regular classes and shiurim in the Shul, Rabbi Moskowitz regularly teaches Torah in private homes, local day schools, and the community at large. Rabbi Josh Broide is the Director of the Deborah & Larry D. Silver Center for Jewish Engagement (CJE), a Division of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. He is also the Founder and Director of the Boca Raton Jewish Experience (BRJE), a rapidly growing outreach and engagement program in Boca Raton, Florida. In addition he also works as the Outreach Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), one of the largest Modern Orthodox Synagogues in North America.

Rabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg Special Guest: R. Sholem Fishbane is the Director of Kashrus for the Chicago Rabbinical Council (cRc), a leader in the field of Kosher Supervision. Respected for his broad expertise, energy and dedication he brings to the job, Rabbi Fishbane’s diverse talents render him uniquely suited for his post. Under his guidance, the cRc has become one of the five leading kashrus organizations in the world and many of his innovations have become the gold standard in the industry. His proficiency in all Kashrus-related issues has made his opinion and advice widely sought by both the lay and rabbinic community. Rabbi Fishbane also acts as the Executive Director of the Associated Kashrus Organizations (AKO), an umbrella group of major kosher- certifying agencies.Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is the Senior Rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), a rapidly-growing congregation of over 800 families and over 1,000 children in Boca Raton, Florida. BRS is the largest Orthodox Synagogue in the Southeast United States. Rabbi Goldberg's warm and welcoming personality has helped attract people of diverse backgrounds and ages to feel part of the BRS community, reinforcing the BRS credo of 'Valuing Diversity and Celebrating Unity. Rabbi Philip Moskowitz serves as Associate Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), where he helps lead a rapidly growing congregation of over 850 families including over 1,000 children. His warm personality and dynamic, positive spirit make people of all backgrounds and ages feel a part of the BRS community. Rabbi Moskowitz officiates at life cycle events, provides pastoral counseling, and serves as halachic advisor and close confidante to hundreds of members. Beyond the engaging and relevant Shabbat morning sermons, delivered to multiple, diverse minyanim, and the numerous regular classes and shiurim in the Shul, Rabbi Moskowitz regularly teaches Torah in private homes, local day schools, and the community at large. Rabbi Josh Broide is the Director of the Deborah & Larry D. Silver Center for Jewish Engagement (CJE), a Division of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. He is also the Founder and Director of the Boca Raton Jewish Experience (BRJE), a rapidly growing outreach and engagement program in Boca Raton, Florida. In addition he also works as the Outreach Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), one of the largest Modern Orthodox Synagogues in North America.

Rabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg Special Guest: Yisroel Besser has been with Mishpacha almost since its inception: he has written several memorable profiles, some of which have become best-selling books. Along with interviewing revered Rebbes and roshei yeshiva, Jewish leaders and prominent politicians — including the President of the United States and Prime Minister of Canada — Besser has found the extraordinary story-lines behind ordinary facades, building a devoted cadre of international readers. Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is the Senior Rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), a rapidly-growing congregation of over 800 families and over 1,000 children in Boca Raton, Florida. BRS is the largest Orthodox Synagogue in the Southeast United States. Rabbi Goldberg's warm and welcoming personality has helped attract people of diverse backgrounds and ages to feel part of the BRS community, reinforcing the BRS credo of 'Valuing Diversity and Celebrating Unity. Rabbi Philip Moskowitz serves as Associate Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), where he helps lead a rapidly growing congregation of over 850 families including over 1,000 children. His warm personality and dynamic, positive spirit make people of all backgrounds and ages feel a part of the BRS community. Rabbi Moskowitz officiates at life cycle events, provides pastoral counseling, and serves as halachic advisor and close confidante to hundreds of members. Beyond the engaging and relevant Shabbat morning sermons, delivered to multiple, diverse minyanim, and the numerous regular classes and shiurim in the Shul, Rabbi Moskowitz regularly teaches Torah in private homes, local day schools, and the community at large. Rabbi Josh Broide is the Director of the Deborah & Larry D. Silver Center for Jewish Engagement (CJE), a Division of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. He is also the Founder and Director of the Boca Raton Jewish Experience (BRJE), a rapidly growing outreach and engagement program in Boca Raton, Florida. In addition he also works as the Outreach Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), one of the largest Modern Orthodox Synagogues in North America.

"Afterlife — What Can We Really Do?" by Rabbi Eitan Aviner of Yeshivat Or Chaim Rabbi Moshe Goldberg zt"l Yahrtzeit Shiur on the occasion of his second yahrtzeit on 2 Adar 5781 / February 14, 2021 Sponsored by the Rutman family to commemorate the yahrtzeit of הרב משה צבי ב״ר יצחק הלוי זצ״ל, longtime rebbe at Or Chaim, an oheiv Torah and oheiv et habrios, and a role model for all. • Watch the shiur on our YouTube channel at bit.ly/rmg5781 Visit bit.ly/toratoc to browse the Torat Or Chaim archives, a collection of the weekly Divrei Torah on the Parsha and Chaim that Rabbi Goldberg co-authored with his talmidim. • www.bastoronto.org Facebook.com/bastoronto • Instagram.com/bastoronto • Linkedin.com/school/bastoronto

Rabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg Special Guest: Jeff Swartz is the former president & CEO of Timberland, having worked in virtually every functional area of the company since 1986. The company grew rapidly under the leadership of Mr. Swartz and was consistently ranked as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work for in America, by Fortune magazine.Sponsor: The mission of BeeperMD is to make an awesome service that beats covid. Therefore, what we are doing is making at home-covid testing service and enabling people to conquer covid.Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is the Senior Rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), a rapidly-growing congregation of over 800 families and over 1,000 children in Boca Raton, Florida. BRS is the largest Orthodox Synagogue in the Southeast United States. Rabbi Goldberg's warm and welcoming personality has helped attract people of diverse backgrounds and ages to feel part of the BRS community, reinforcing the BRS credo of 'Valuing Diversity and Celebrating Unity. Rabbi Philip Moskowitz serves as Associate Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), where he helps lead a rapidly growing congregation of over 850 families including over 1,000 children. His warm personality and dynamic, positive spirit make people of all backgrounds and ages feel a part of the BRS community. Rabbi Moskowitz officiates at life cycle events, provides pastoral counseling, and serves as halachic advisor and close confidante to hundreds of members. Beyond the engaging and relevant Shabbat morning sermons, delivered to multiple, diverse minyanim, and the numerous regular classes and shiurim in the Shul, Rabbi Moskowitz regularly teaches Torah in private homes, local day schools, and the community at large. Rabbi Josh Broide is the Director of the Deborah & Larry D. Silver Center for Jewish Engagement (CJE), a Division of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. He is also the Founder and Director of the Boca Raton Jewish Experience (BRJE), a rapidly growing outreach and engagement program in Boca Raton, Florida. In addition he also works as the Outreach Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), one of the largest Modern Orthodox Synagogues in North America.

Rabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg Special Guest: AJ Jacobs, author of 4 NY Times bestsellers, editor at Esquire Magazine, and commentator on NPR. Sponsor: Rena Bensmihen in memory of her grandfather, Morton (Papa) Kaufman z''l.Sponsor: The mission of BeeperMD is to make an awesome service that beats covid. Therefore, what we are doing is making at home-covid testing service and enabling people to conquer covid.Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is the Senior Rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), a rapidly-growing congregation of over 800 families and over 1,000 children in Boca Raton, Florida. BRS is the largest Orthodox Synagogue in the Southeast United States. Rabbi Goldberg's warm and welcoming personality has helped attract people of diverse backgrounds and ages to feel part of the BRS community, reinforcing the BRS credo of 'Valuing Diversity and Celebrating Unity. Rabbi Philip Moskowitz serves as Associate Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), where he helps lead a rapidly growing congregation of over 850 families including over 1,000 children. His warm personality and dynamic, positive spirit make people of all backgrounds and ages feel a part of the BRS community. Rabbi Moskowitz officiates at life cycle events, provides pastoral counseling, and serves as halachic advisor and close confidante to hundreds of members. Beyond the engaging and relevant Shabbat morning sermons, delivered to multiple, diverse minyanim, and the numerous regular classes and shiurim in the Shul, Rabbi Moskowitz regularly teaches Torah in private homes, local day schools, and the community at large. Rabbi Josh Broide is the Director of the Deborah & Larry D. Silver Center for Jewish Engagement (CJE), a Division of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. He is also the Founder and Director of the Boca Raton Jewish Experience (BRJE), a rapidly growing outreach and engagement program in Boca Raton, Florida. In addition he also works as the Outreach Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), one of the largest Modern Orthodox Synagogues in North America.

Rabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community. BRS + (https://www.brsonline.org/global) is not a subscription service, it is a global community of learners, with shared vision and shared values. Be part of the BRS global community and join our countless learning opportunities, programs, panel discussions, outreach efforts, Israel advocacy and more. Be part of a diverse global community representing different age groups, backgrounds, countries, all united in a commitment to reaching in, reaching out, and reaching up!Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg Special Guests: The Bluefelds who first met when they were 16 years old, are celebrating their 80th wedding anniversary. Richard Smith Jr. is a professional illusionist and card thrower from Cleveland, Ohio. Smith is best known for his numerous nationally televised performances as well as his three world records for throwing a playing card the greatest distance, greatest height, and most accuratelySponsor: The mission of DailyGiving (www.dailygiving.org) is to enable every Jew to easily perform the mitzvah of tzedaka every single day, and to disperse those funds to deserving Jewish non-profit organizations around the world on a daily basis.Sponsor: The mission of BeeperMD is to make an awesome service that beats covid. Therefore, what we are doing is making at home-covid testing service and enabling people to conquer covid.Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is the Senior Rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), a rapidly-growing congregation of over 800 families and over 1,000 children in Boca Raton, Florida. BRS is the largest Orthodox Synagogue in the Southeast United States. Rabbi Goldberg's warm and welcoming personality has helped attract people of diverse backgrounds and ages to feel part of the BRS community, reinforcing the BRS credo of 'Valuing Diversity and Celebrating Unity. Rabbi Philip Moskowitz serves as Associate Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), where he helps lead a rapidly growing congregation of over 850 families including over 1,000 children. His warm personality and dynamic, positive spirit make people of all backgrounds and ages feel a part of the BRS community. Rabbi Moskowitz officiates at life cycle events, provides pastoral counseling, and serves as halachic advisor and close confidante to hundreds of members. Beyond the engaging and relevant Shabbat morning sermons, delivered to multiple, diverse minyanim, and the numerous regular classes and shiurim in the Shul, Rabbi Moskowitz regularly teaches Torah in private homes, local day schools, and the community at large. Rabbi Josh Broide is the Director of the Deborah & Larry D. Silver Center for Jewish Engagement (CJE), a Division of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. He is also the Founder and Director of the Boca Raton Jewish Experience (BRJE), a rapidly growing outreach and engagement program in Boca Raton, Florida. In addition he also works as the Outreach Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), one of the largest Modern Orthodox Synagogues in North America.

Rabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community. BRS + (https://www.brsonline.org/global) is not a subscription service, it is a global community of learners, with shared vision and shared values. Be part of the BRS global community and join our countless learning opportunities, programs, panel discussions, outreach efforts, Israel advocacy and more. Be part of a diverse global community representing different age groups, backgrounds, countries, all united in a commitment to reaching in, reaching out, and reaching up!Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg Special Guest: Rabbis and Rebbetzins of Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS).Sponsor: The mission of DailyGiving (www.dailygiving.org) is to enable every Jew to easily perform the mitzvah of tzedaka every single day, and to disperse those funds to deserving Jewish non-profit organizations around the world on a daily basis.Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is the Senior Rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), a rapidly-growing congregation of over 800 families and over 1,000 children in Boca Raton, Florida. BRS is the largest Orthodox Synagogue in the Southeast United States. Rabbi Goldberg's warm and welcoming personality has helped attract people of diverse backgrounds and ages to feel part of the BRS community, reinforcing the BRS credo of 'Valuing Diversity and Celebrating Unity. Rabbi Philip Moskowitz serves as Associate Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), where he helps lead a rapidly growing congregation of over 850 families including over 1,000 children. His warm personality and dynamic, positive spirit make people of all backgrounds and ages feel a part of the BRS community. Rabbi Moskowitz officiates at life cycle events, provides pastoral counseling, and serves as halachic advisor and close confidante to hundreds of members. Beyond the engaging and relevant Shabbat morning sermons, delivered to multiple, diverse minyanim, and the numerous regular classes and shiurim in the Shul, Rabbi Moskowitz regularly teaches Torah in private homes, local day schools, and the community at large. Rabbi Josh Broide is the Director of the Deborah & Larry D. Silver Center for Jewish Engagement (CJE), a Division of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. He is also the Founder and Director of the Boca Raton Jewish Experience (BRJE), a rapidly growing outreach and engagement program in Boca Raton, Florida. In addition he also works as the Outreach Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), one of the largest Modern Orthodox Synagogues in North America.

Rabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community. BRS + (https://www.brsonline.org/global) is not a subscription service, it is a global community of learners, with shared vision and shared values. Be part of the BRS global community and join our countless learning opportunities, programs, panel discussions, outreach efforts, Israel advocacy and more. Be part of a diverse global community representing different age groups, backgrounds, countries, all united in a commitment to reaching in, reaching out, and reaching up!Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg Special Guest: MK Naftali Bennett is an Israeli politician who led the Jewish Home party between 2012 and 2018 and currently serves as an MK for New Right. Between 2013 and 2015, he held the posts of Minister of Diaspora Affairs, Minister of Economy and Minister of Religious Services. Sponsor: The mission of DailyGiving (www.dailygiving.org) is to enable every Jew to easily perform the mitzvah of tzedaka every single day, and to disperse those funds to deserving Jewish non-profit organizations around the world on a daily basis.Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is the Senior Rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), a rapidly-growing congregation of over 800 families and over 1,000 children in Boca Raton, Florida. BRS is the largest Orthodox Synagogue in the Southeast United States. Rabbi Goldberg's warm and welcoming personality has helped attract people of diverse backgrounds and ages to feel part of the BRS community, reinforcing the BRS credo of 'Valuing Diversity and Celebrating Unity. Rabbi Philip Moskowitz serves as Associate Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), where he helps lead a rapidly growing congregation of over 850 families including over 1,000 children. His warm personality and dynamic, positive spirit make people of all backgrounds and ages feel a part of the BRS community. Rabbi Moskowitz officiates at life cycle events, provides pastoral counseling, and serves as halachic advisor and close confidante to hundreds of members. Beyond the engaging and relevant Shabbat morning sermons, delivered to multiple, diverse minyanim, and the numerous regular classes and shiurim in the Shul, Rabbi Moskowitz regularly teaches Torah in private homes, local day schools, and the community at large. Rabbi Josh Broide is the Director of the Deborah & Larry D. Silver Center for Jewish Engagement (CJE), a Division of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. He is also the Founder and Director of the Boca Raton Jewish Experience (BRJE), a rapidly growing outreach and engagement program in Boca Raton, Florida. In addition he also works as the Outreach Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), one of the largest Modern Orthodox Synagogues in North America.

Rabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg Special Guests: Representative Ted & Jill Deutch (U.S. Representative for Florida's 22nd congressional district).Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is the Senior Rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), a rapidly-growing congregation of over 800 families and over 1,000 children in Boca Raton, Florida. BRS is the largest Orthodox Synagogue in the Southeast United States. Rabbi Goldberg's warm and welcoming personality has helped attract people of diverse backgrounds and ages to feel part of the BRS community, reinforcing the BRS credo of 'Valuing Diversity and Celebrating Unity. Rabbi Philip Moskowitz serves as Associate Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), where he helps lead a rapidly growing congregation of over 850 families including over 1,000 children. His warm personality and dynamic, positive spirit make people of all backgrounds and ages feel a part of the BRS community. Rabbi Moskowitz officiates at life cycle events, provides pastoral counseling, and serves as halachic advisor and close confidante to hundreds of members. Beyond the engaging and relevant Shabbat morning sermons, delivered to multiple, diverse minyanim, and the numerous regular classes and shiurim in the Shul, Rabbi Moskowitz regularly teaches Torah in private homes, local day schools, and the community at large. Rabbi Josh Broide is the Director of the Deborah & Larry D. Silver Center for Jewish Engagement (CJE), a Division of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. He is also the Founder and Director of the Boca Raton Jewish Experience (BRJE), a rapidly growing outreach and engagement program in Boca Raton, Florida. In addition he also works as the Outreach Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), one of the largest Modern Orthodox Synagogues in North America.

Rabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg Special Guest: Shulem Lemmer, world-renowned singer and performer. Sponsor: Areyvut, which is dedicated to the core Jewish values of chessed, tzedakah, and tikkun olam, providing programs, tools, and resources to educate, engage, motivate, and inspire others to action. Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is the Senior Rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), a rapidly-growing congregation of over 800 families and over 1,000 children in Boca Raton, Florida. BRS is the largest Orthodox Synagogue in the Southeast United States. Rabbi Goldberg's warm and welcoming personality has helped attract people of diverse backgrounds and ages to feel part of the BRS community, reinforcing the BRS credo of 'Valuing Diversity and Celebrating Unity. Rabbi Philip Moskowitz serves as Associate Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), where he helps lead a rapidly growing congregation of over 850 families including over 1,000 children. His warm personality and dynamic, positive spirit make people of all backgrounds and ages feel a part of the BRS community. Rabbi Moskowitz officiates at life cycle events, provides pastoral counseling, and serves as halachic advisor and close confidante to hundreds of members. Beyond the engaging and relevant Shabbat morning sermons, delivered to multiple, diverse minyanim, and the numerous regular classes and shiurim in the Shul, Rabbi Moskowitz regularly teaches Torah in private homes, local day schools, and the community at large. Rabbi Josh Broide is the Director of the Deborah & Larry D. Silver Center for Jewish Engagement (CJE), a Division of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. He is also the Founder and Director of the Boca Raton Jewish Experience (BRJE), a rapidly growing outreach and engagement program in Boca Raton, Florida. In addition he also works as the Outreach Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), one of the largest Modern Orthodox Synagogues in North America.

Rabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg Special Guest: Sivan Meir-Rahav, is an Israeli journalist, lecturer, and World Mizrachi Shlicha to North America. Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is the Senior Rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), a rapidly-growing congregation of over 800 families and over 1,000 children in Boca Raton, Florida. BRS is the largest Orthodox Synagogue in the Southeast United States. Rabbi Goldberg's warm and welcoming personality has helped attract people of diverse backgrounds and ages to feel part of the BRS community, reinforcing the BRS credo of 'Valuing Diversity and Celebrating Unity. Rabbi Philip Moskowitz serves as Associate Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), where he helps lead a rapidly growing congregation of over 850 families including over 1,000 children. His warm personality and dynamic, positive spirit make people of all backgrounds and ages feel a part of the BRS community. Rabbi Moskowitz officiates at life cycle events, provides pastoral counseling, and serves as halachic advisor and close confidante to hundreds of members. Beyond the engaging and relevant Shabbat morning sermons, delivered to multiple, diverse minyanim, and the numerous regular classes and shiurim in the Shul, Rabbi Moskowitz regularly teaches Torah in private homes, local day schools, and the community at large. Rabbi Josh Broide is the Director of the Deborah & Larry D. Silver Center for Jewish Engagement (CJE), a Division of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. He is also the Founder and Director of the Boca Raton Jewish Experience (BRJE), a rapidly growing outreach and engagement program in Boca Raton, Florida. In addition he also works as the Outreach Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), one of the largest Modern Orthodox Synagogues in North America.

On this episode, Mark Simon is joined by Hillel Goldberg, editor and publisher of the Intermountain Jewish News, a weekly family-owned newspaper and website that has served the Rocky Mountain Jewish community for more than 100 years.Rabbi Goldberg talked about the evolution of the publication and the importance of both his father and mother to the paper's direction. He explained the intent of the news and editorial pages, discussed a number of recent articles, including an editorial welcoming Joe Biden to the presidency.He also shared his approach to running the business, gave advice to students on how to work with family and how to establish themselves as writers, and picked a couple of journalism organizations for a personal salute.Thank you for listening. Please rate and review the podcast if you can.Important WebsitesIntermountain Jewish News websiteIntermountain Jewish News on Twitter

Joining Mark on the podcast today is Rabbi Efrem Goldberg, Senior Rabbi of Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), the largest Orthodox Synagogue in the Southeast United States. In addition to his role at BRS, Rabbi Goldberg also serves as Vice President of the Rabbinical Council of America, and as a member of both the Board of Trustees of the Beth Din of America and the AIPAC National Council. He has been deeply involved in Israel in a variety of ways over many years, and his popular blog and podcast, along with his frequent contributions to Aish.com and OU.org, allow him to regularly connect with a vast number of people throughout the world. This great Torah intellectual, scholar, and communicator has selected Exodus 12:1-3 to discuss with Mark. Rabbi Goldberg begins by sharing his summary of the passage, its meaning for him, and the invitation it offers for all to interpret it. He and Mark engage in an extensive analysis of the importance of the journey in life, our spiritual antenna, Abraham’s role as the father of ethical monotheism, and the passage’s central theme of discovering yourself. They also explore the notion of running away from honor, the meaning of Genesis 12:3 to both Evangelical Christians and to the Rabbi, the sacred obligation of the Jewish people, and our ability to overcome our nature and biology. The episode draws to a close with a discussion of the relationship we have with ourselves, and, of course, with the lessons about humankind that Rabbi Goldberg has learned. As you listen in on today’s conversation, you will quickly discover precisely why so many people refer to Rabbi Efrem Goldberg as ‘a legend’, and will undoubtedly just as quickly agree with them. Episode Highlights: · Rabbi Goldberg’s summary of the passage and its meaning for him · The passage’s invitation for all to interpret · The importance of the journey · Our spiritual antenna · Abraham as the father of ethical monotheism · Discovering yourself · Running away from honor · The meaning of Genesis 12:3 to Evangelicals and to the Rabbi · The sacred obligation of the Jewish people · Overcoming your nature and biology · The relationship we have with ourselves · The lessons about humankind that Rabbi Goldberg has learned. Exodus 12:1-3 The LORD said to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt: This month shall mark for you the beginning of the months; it shall be the first of the months of the year for you. Speak to the whole community of Israel and say that on the tenth of this month each of them shall take a lamb to a family, a lamb to a household. https://www.sefaria.org/Exodus.12.1-3?lang=bi&with=all&lang2=en  Links: The Rabbi’s Husband homepage:  http://therabbishusband.com/ Mark’s Twitter:  https://twitter.com/markgerson?lang=en The Rabbi’s Husband Newsletter contact: daniel@therabbishusband.com

The Jewish world lost an irreplacable icon of wisdom, intellect, and inspiration with the passing of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, zt"l, the former Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth. In January 2018, Rabbi Goldberg interviewed Rabbi Sacks in Boca Raton; now, for the first time, the interview is being made available publicly.In this episode, Rabbi Sacks goes Behind the Bima to discuss how he found meaning in prayer even when it was not easy, how he learned to recover from his early failures, and how he managed to keep his faith in G-d throughout his life. A special, meaningful conversation with someone whose absence will be felt deeply by many around the world.

You can never have too much of Rabbi Ron!   Today is a repeat of our show together last summer (2019).  Here is his bio:Rabbi Ron Goldberg was raised in a Jewish family in New York City.  He began sneaking out to church during his senior year of High School. A friend then gave him the "forbidden" New Testament to read and he soon discovered that Yeshua (Jesus) really is the Jewish Messiah. "After coming to faith in Messiah Yeshua my parents thought about having a funeral for me," Ron stated. "Instead, they sent me to a rabbi for deprogramming and intensive counseling!"His relationship with his parents was very difficult for several years but giving them grandchildren helped restore it. Rabbi Goldberg's wife, Vinu and he, are an inter-faith couple with 5 children.Since 1989 he has served at Messianic Congregations and spoken at churches and Bible studies. "God has called me to raise my voice like a shofar (Isa. 58). I teach about Israel, the Messiah of Israel and the Feasts of Israel (God's Appointments with His children)." Enjoy the music too!!  

Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is the Senior Rabbi of Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), the largest Orthodox Synagogue in the Southeast United States, serving over 850 families and over 1,000 children in Boca Raton, Florida. Rabbi Goldberg’s warm and welcoming personality has helped attract people of diverse backgrounds and ages to the BRS community, reinforcing the BRS credo of “Valuing Diversity and Celebrating Unity.” Rabbi Goldberg’s dynamic charisma, breadth of Torah knowledge, and personal warmth attract hundreds to the shul and his weekly lectures and classes. In addition to his position at BRS, Rabbi Goldberg plays a leadership role in many vital components of the greater South Florida community, and in 2010 he was recognized as one of South Florida’s Most Influential Jewish Leaders. He serves as Co-Chair of the Orthodox Rabbinical Board’s Va’ad Ha’Kashrus, as Director of Conversions for the Beth Din of Florida, and as Posek of the Boca Raton Mikvah. He also serves on the Board of Directors of Katz Hillel Day School, Hadar High School for Girls, and Friends of the Israel Defense Forces. Powered by: AMR Pharmacy and DailyGiving.org

Today's episode is a special one. It's a conversation between Rabbi Wildes and his close friend, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg, the Senior Rabbi of Boca Raton Synagogue, the largest Orthodox Synagogue in the Southeast United States. Even outside of his Florida community, Rabbi Goldberg is known across the country for the leadership role he plays in the modern orthodox community. His classes are now enjoyed by thousands of people each day around the world. On today's show, the two rabbis talking about the biggest challenges they face shepherding a community through a global pandemic and the importance of promoting nuanced conversations amongst their congregants.  Learn more about Rabbi Efrem Goldberg at: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/ https://www.youtube.com/user/rabbiefremgoldberg https://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg https://www.instagram.com/rabbiefremgoldberg/ https://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg https://www.brsonline.org/

Recorded in 2013,on the 75th anniversary of Kristallnacht-Rabbis Skaist and Kivelevitz debate how much emphasis needs to be given to the Shoah in our education and liturgy.Please read Rabbi Goldberg's article to fully appreciate the discussion.https://www.ijn.com/as-it-is-holocaust-remembrance-is-doomed/Please leave us a review or email us at ravkiv@gmail.comFor more information on this podcast visityeshivaofnewark.jewishpodcasts.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This podcast is powered by JewishPodcasts.org. Start your own podcast today and share your content with the world. Click jewishpodcasts.fm/signup to get started.

Recorded in 2013,on the 75th anniversary of Kristallnacht-Rabbis Skaist and Kivelevitz debate how much emphasis needs to be given to the Shoah in our education and liturgy.Please read Rabbi Goldberg's article to fully appreciate the discussion.https://www.ijn.com/as-it-is-holocaust-remembrance-is-doomed/Please leave us a review or email us at ravkiv@gmail.comFor more information on this podcast visityeshivaofnewark.jewishpodcasts.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rabbi Goldberg's synagogue is not far from Spanish River High School where former principal William Latson emailed a parent to question the existence of the Holocaust. The superintendent is now recommending Latson be terminated.

This week, I shared an interview I did with Rabbi Elimelech Goldberg, the Founder and National Director for Kids Kicking Cancer. Having lost his first child to leukemia at the age of 2 years, Rabbi Goldberg brings a wealth of personal experience and sensitivity to dealing with children and families facing life-threatening illness. His commitment to ease the pain of very sick children and his dream of bringing healing through the empowering focus of the martial arts resulted in the creation of the Kids Kicking Cancer organization in June, 1999. In this episode, Rabbi Goldberg shares his mission, the ways in which children are benefiting from this program, and what he hopes to see in the future.

Rabbi Goldberg also discusses the security measures he is taking in the wake of the tragic shooting at a California synagogue.

Rabbi G - Episode 42 No matter what you're facing in your life, you can breathe in the light and blow out the darkness. Today's episode of Martial Arts Radio is a bit different. You may have noticed that from the title - we haven't had a guest that uses a religious title over a martial arts one. However, today is special. We're joined by Rabbi Elimelech Goldberg who prefers to be called Rabbi G. We've mentioned the organization Kids Kicking Cancer on the show before, but this time we have the founder as our guest. Rabbi G is a martial artist, but he's taken his martial arts training in a very different direction. Rather than attempt to summarize his story, you should just listen. Rabbi G speaks at length about his past and the various occurrences that ultimately led to his founding of the Kids Kicking Cancer organization.     Show Notes Book: A Perfect God Created an Imperfect World Perfectly: 30 Life Lessons from Kids Kicking Cancer The Pfizer / Jonas Brothers video that Rabbi G mentioned kidskickingcancer.org - The organization that Rabbi G founded You can find Rabbi G on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Today's featured product, whistlekick Shin Guards   Rabbi G's Bio Rabbi Elimelech Goldberg (Rabbi G) holds a First Degree Black Belt in the Korean art of Choi Kwon Do. He first provided a therapeutic martial arts program when he was the Director at Camp Simcha from 1990 to 2002. Having lost his first child to leukemia at 2 years old, Rabbi Goldberg brings his personal experience and sensitivity to dealing with children and families facing life-threatening illness. His commitment to ease the pain of very sick children and his dream of bringing healing through the empowering focus of the martial arts resulted in the creation of the Kids Kicking Cancer organization in June, 1999. Rabbi Goldberg was a recipient of the Robert Wood Johnson Community Health Leader's Award (2004) and the McCarty Cancer Foundation's Humanitarian of the Year Award (2004). He is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Wayne State University School of Medicine. Rabbi Goldberg received his BA from Yeshiva University, summa cum laude. Ordination and graduate training were also at Yeshiva University.

On the April 15 Boomer Generation Radio program, Rabbi Address and a panel of clergy discuss the psychological and spiritual aspects of Passover and Easter holidays on seniors. The panelists are: The Revs. Eloise Scott and Cheryl Wade, from Second Baptist Church in Germantown Rabbi Eric Goldberg from Congregation Shir Ami, Bucks County.   Eloise R. ScottPastoral Psychotherapist Eloise R. Scott is a pastoral psychotherapist in private practice in the Wynnefield Heights section of Philadelphia (PA). She received the Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree from The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia, where she subsequently served as Director of Student Services, Evening (2003-2008) and as Director of Assessment (2008-2010). From 2008 to 2010 she was a staff psychotherapist (part-time) at the Samaritan Counseling Center (Chestnut Hill, PA). She continues to serve the seminary as a small group and workshop facilitator. Eloise is a graduate of the Psychoanalytic Center of Philadelphia where she received a 2 year certificate in psychodynamic psychotherapy; she remains a member there. She is also a member of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors. An ordained minister of American Baptist Churches, USA, she is an associate minister at the Second Baptist Church of Germantown (Philadelphia, PA). Prior to entering ministry full-time, Eloise, a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, was employed for over 25 years in the ethical pharmaceutical industry, where she served as a Research Veterinary Pathologist and Director of Regulatory Affairs. Eloise, also known as “Scotti”, works with individuals and couples, and small groups focused on personal growth, spiritual and leadership formation.     Rev. Cheryl WadeSecond Baptist ChurchGermantown Cheryl Wade is  ordained in The American Baptist Churches USA.  She is retired from a 28 -year -career largely in denominational  leadership, including her role as Associate General Secretary and Treasurer. She has served on the board of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA where she chaired the Finance and Administration Committee and served as a Vice President.  She served on the Central Committee of the World Council of Churches.  She also served as Director for Philanthropy for the Kendal Corporation, a nonprofit system of continuing care retirement communities.  Cheryl has been an associate pastor at Second Baptist Church of Germantown in Philadelphia, Pa for nearly 20 years.             Rabbi Eric Goldberg Rabbi Eric Goldberg serves as Director of Education at Shir Ami in Newtown, Pennsylvania. Rabbi Goldberg is happily married to Rabbi Geri Newburge, and they have a son, Jay. Growing up in the Philadelphia area, Rabbi Goldberg loves all four Philadelphia sports teams and eagerly awaits another parade down Broad Street. In addition to his love for Philadelphia sports, Rabbi Goldberg is passionate about Israel and believes all people should travel there at least one time in their life. Boomer Generation Radio airs on WWDB-AM 860 every Tuesday at 10 a.m., and features news and conversation aimed at Baby Boomers and the issues facing them as members of what Rabbi Address calls “the club sandwich generation.” You can hear the show live on AM 860, or streamed live from the WWDB website. You can email comments and questions for the show to boomergenerationradio@gmail.com. Subscribe to the RSS feed for all Jewish Sacred Aging podcasts. Subscribe to these podcasts in the Apple iTunes Music Store.

Guest: Rabbi Elimelech Goldberg (Kids Kicking Cancer) Topic: Children “Victim” to “Victor”. Having lost his first child to leukemia at the age of 2, Rabbi Goldberg brings a wealth of personal experience and sensitivity to dealing with children and families facing life-threatening illness. His commitment to easing the pain of children with cancer and his dream of supporting healing through the empowerment of the martial arts resulted in the creation of the Kids Kicking Cancer. Listen to Joni live M-F at 2:00 p.m. ET on www.W4CS.com. www.JoniAldrich.com

Radio Chavura host Dean Rotbart, who also hosts a the weekly Business Unconventional radio newsmagazine, interviewed Rabbi Hillel Goldberg about this week's commemorative issue of the Intermountain Jewish News (IJN), which is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Dean's interview with Rabbi Goldberg, who is the IJN's executive editor, was taped in August 2012 in anticipation of the paper's centennial-year festivities.  Dean is joined by David Biondo, who serves as Dean's co-host on Business Unconventional.  B. Unconventional is broadcast each Sunday on 710 KNUS AM in Denver from 8 am to 9 am. In this edited portion of the August 26, 2012 business program, Rabbi Goldberg discusses what it takes to keep the IJN vibrant and relevant, as well as his pride over the high-quality of readers and advertisers that the paper attracts. Rabbi Goldberg's father, Max, of blessed memory (z'l), purchased the IJN in 1943 for $1.  At the time, the community-owned publication was a financial mess.  Max Goldberg and Robert Gamzey, who was brought in as a partner, revitalized the paper both financially and editorially.  The IJN has won dozens - perhaps hundreds - of editorial honors over the decades. Upon his father's passing, Rabbi Goldberg's mother, Miriam assumed the leadership of the paper and oversaw its continued growth until passing along the duties to Rabbi Goldberg. Virtually all of the Rabbi's children are active (or have been active) in contributing to the IJN. Rabbi Goldberg notes that several of the IJN's employees have remained with the paper for more than 35 years, including assistant editor Chris Leppek.  Original Broadcast:  August 2012Length: 14:52