Podcasts about smicha

Creative RabbiBoth Michelle and Rabbi Yitzi discuss how their passions have empowered them in their careers, with a focus on teaching, uplifting others, and creative expression.Balancing ValuesRabbi Yitzi talks about the Jewish tradition of asking questions and balancing competing values, drawing parallels to the story of "Fiddler on the Roof."SummaryIn this engaging conversation, Michelle Zeitlin interviews Yitzi Wiener, a rabbi and media entrepreneur, exploring his journey from aspiring architect to rabbi, and now to a media figure. They discuss the importance of teaching, storytelling, and the role of questions in learning. Yitzi shares insights on journalism, the impact of current events on personal health, and the dynamics of family life. The conversation culminates in a reflection on passion and purpose, emphasizing the importance of uplifting others through meaningful work.TakeawaysYitzi's journey from aspiring architect to rabbi was driven by a desire to help others.The role of questions in Judaism encourages deeper thinking and engagement.Storytelling is a powerful tool for learning and sharing experiences.Yitzi aims to create uplifting content through his media ventures.The importance of focusing on commonalities rather than divisions in society.Navigating the challenges of journalism in a polarized world is crucial.Personal reflections on current events highlight the emotional toll of global issues.Family dynamics change as children grow and learn to support each other.Passion for teaching and uplifting others is central to Yitzi's mission.Finding purpose in one's passions can lead to a fulfilling life."A question makes you think."Turning the Tables: Yitzi Wiener's JourneyBecoming a Rabbi: The Path to Smicha (or Semicha) Teaching and Media: Bridging Two WorldsAuthority Magazine: A New Kind of JournalismThe Importance of Questions in JudaismStories as a Learning ToolThe Role of Journalism in Today's SocietyCreative Writing and Community EngagementNavigating Current Events and Jewish IdentityReflection and GoalsMichelle Zeitlin reflects on the past year and discusses her excitement about the interview with Rabbi Yitzi Weiner, highlighting the importance of reflection, goal setting, and learning from experiences in the arts and entertainment industry.Rabbi Yitzi Weiner's JourneyRabbi Yitzi shares his journey to becoming a rabbi, emphasizing the extensive learning required and his focus on teaching Torah to help others live a refined life.Authority MagazineRabbi Yitzi discusses the founding of Authority Magazine, aiming to provide empowering and nourishing stories, contrasting with the often negative and addictive nature of traditional news.Importance of StoriesThe conversation highlights the power of stories in teaching and learning, with Rabbi Yitzi emphasizing that stories are a fundamental way humans learn and connect across generations.

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Rabbi Yoseph Vigler was born in Cape Town, South Africa and raised in Springs, a small shtetl an hour from Johannesburg. After studying in yeshiva at Ateres Yisroel in Bayit Vegan, Kfar Chabad, Kollel in New York and in Melbourne Australia. Rabbi Vigler received Smicha from the Chief Rabbinate in Eretz Yisroel and Shimush L'Rabbonus in various areas of Halacha. Rabbi Vigler is a proud father of ten children K”ah and is passionate about disseminating the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov and his students and spreading Ahavas Yisroel.   Help My Extended Family Here  

Shabbos comes about once a week, so if a person is not well-versed in its intricacies, then it is inevitable that transgressions will take place.  Here is a solution!  KinyanHilchosShabbos.com⁠ World famous Rosh Yeshiva, HaRav HaGaon Yitzchak Berkovits shlit'a used his vast knowledge to arrange all the Gemaras with the commentators on each area of Hilchos Shabbos and presented it in the form of source sheets that cover material from the Gemara until practical halacha.  This enables one to cover main opinions in each topic and gain a deep understanding of the halacha.   Rabbi Yehonasan Gefen, a close talmid of Rav Berkovits who spent eight years as a Rosh Chaburah in Rav Berkovits's famous Jerusalem Kollel, with the Rav's haskama, took on the monumental task of adapting the Hebrew sheets into English. The material is written with care and with great clarity, as well as including the various opinions in the contemporary practical halacha. For the past several years, Rabbi Gefen has been teaching this material to Torah learners throughout the world, on all levels of learning, and of all ages now as the founder of KinyanHilchosShabbos.com. Participants in each online chabura receive source sheets with explanations both in Hebrew and English, participate in a weekly Zoom shiur and ask questions by phone and email. Many have also successfully gained Smicha through thoroughly learning the material. The program includes a weekly Zoom shiur which is recorded and can be reviewed later, tests on the material covered to enable the individual to evaluate their understanding of the material, and availability by email or phone for questions, clarifications, or further discussions. The program includes the option of Smicha which is a wonderful source of pride for the individual's family.  But its greatest benefit is that it will ensure that a person can lead his family to observing the laws of Shabbos with all their details.  For more information, tuition, and to receive an application visit KinyanHilchosShabbos.com.

Right about now, you might be wondering why we have to eat flat bread. Right about now, you might be frustrated with the long dinners with the even longer stories. Right about now, you might be bored out of your mind as there is CLEARLY no meaning to these new restrictions. Don't worry. We'll explain everything. Chaz Volk, the new Chief Marketing Officer of Aish Los Angeles and host of Bad Jew, interviews his boss, Executive Director Rabbi Aryeh Markman. Markman goes beyond the elementary-level Hebrew school class on Passover and explains the real meaning of Passover and how this tradition started not too long ago. 00:00 Introduction with my boss 04:30 Embracing tradition 09:05 3,000 years is not that long 11:54 Jewish culture and success tied to Torah 13:16 Challenging perceptions of ancient Passover story validity 18:25 Ego 21:41 Freedom and reflection 25:13 Pesach on the hebrew calendar 27:50 Modern Day Antisemitism 30:05 Conclusion About Rabbi Aryeh Markman: Rabbi Aryeh Markman has been the dedicated Executive Director of Aish HaTorah Los Angeles since 1994. Rabbi Markman attended the university of Illinois, graduating with a Distinction in Finance. He then visited Israel, where he was introduced to Rabbi Noach Weinberg and Aish HaTorah in Jerusalem. Turning down MBA school offers from University of Chicago, and Northwestern University, he continued to pursue Talmudic study, and received Smicha from Rabbi Noach Weinberg. Rabbi Markman and his wife Rochel then moved to Los Angeles in 1991, and are the proud parents of 7 children. Connect with Rabbi Aryeh Markman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aryehmarkman/ IG and Facebook: Jewish Men's Initiative LA Connect with Bad Jew: BadJew.co https://linktr.ee/badjew BadJewPod@gmail.com Ig @BadJewPod TikTok @BadJewPod

What is ACTUALLY going on in Gaza? Here's a raw conversation on how Israel's IDF soldiers, R' Shlomo Rayman & R' Noam White are seeing the hand of God.   When Rabbi Shlomo Rayman isn't serving in the IDF reserves, he learns and teaches at Yeshivat Lev Hatorah and is the Educational Director at NCSY Israel. He lives in Ramat Beit Shemesh with his wife and two adorable children.   Rabbi Noam White is a shana aleph rebbe in Yeshivat HaHesder Lev HaTorah and assistant director of Lev LaChayal, Lev HaTorah's Lone Soldier program. Noam studied for Smicha in Lev HaTorah's Rabbanut Kollel for 5 years (together with Shlomo Rayman), served as a special forces sniper in the IDF and currently serves in reserves. Noam currently lives in Neria with his wife, Elisheva, and their three children, with their fourth on the way.   Special thank you to Yeshivat Lev HaTorah and Lev LaChayal.   ____________________________________ ✬ SPONSOR OF THIS EPISODE ✬ ____________________________________   ► BITBEAN: Industry Leading Enterprise Software for Innovative Businesses   Seeking to optimize operations and scale your business? Bitbean empowers ambitious businesses with tailored software solutions. Automate workflows, streamline data management, and empower your workforce all while reducing your employee overhead by 30% or more.   → Contact Bitbean today for a FREE CONSULTATION: https://www.bitbean.com/contact-us/     ► Epic Book: GROWTH THROUGH DARKNESS   Hashem loves us even more than we love ourselves, yet everyone faces challenges and experiences difficulties. We are told that not only our good fortune but also our suffering is an expression of Hashem's love. But how could this be? Growth Through Darkness by Rabbi Mordechai Zev Trenk reveals Hashem's hidden kindness behind the difficulties we experience and how we can use these tests to bring forth our hidden potential.    → Buy Here: https://bit.ly/3RYVZvG PLUS Get digital sneak peek (just for IFTN listeners)   Also available in your local sefarim store, amazon & feldheim.com   ► TWILLORY: The BEST Threads You Can Get   Get $18 OFF your 1st purchase of comfortable clothing for today's casual professional look. → Use promo code INSPIRE for $18 OFF at https://Twillory.com/   Limited Time Offer. On a $139 Purchase.   ► HIRING4LESS: The Smart Way To Grow Your Business   Hire a full-time remote employee for only $7 an hour. Get huge talent at a low cost with overseas employees and no lock in contracts.   Call, Text or WhatsApp →  845.682.0990 Visit →  https://hiring4less.com/ Email → info@hiring4less.com   ____________________________________ ✬ IN MEMORY OF ✬ ____________________________________   This episode is in memory of: • Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima • Miriam Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe   Help Support or Episodes with Dedicating an Episode in Memory of a Loved One or As a Zechus for a Refua Shilama!   ► Here: https://www.livinglchaim.com/in-memory   ____________________________________   Our free call-in-to-listen feature is here: • USA: (605) 477-2100 • UK: 0333-366-0154 • ISRAEL: 079-579-5088   Have a specific question? email us hi@livinglchaim.com   WhatsApp us feedback and get first access to episodes: 914-222-5513   Lchaim.