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Rabbi David Aaron 57:48

3d ago57:48

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Rabbi David Aaron is a renowned spiritual educator, author, and speaker dedicated to sharing profound Torah wisdom. He is the founder and dean of Isralight, an international organization committed to inspiring a renaissance in Jewish life. Additionally, Rabbi Aaron serves as the Rosh Yeshiva of Orayta, a dynamic yeshiva located in the Old City of J…

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Shabbat Sermon: May the Memory of Our House Be for a Blessing with Rabbi Wes Gardenswartz 20:21

7d ago20:21

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There is a new form of loss in the world, and it is spreading like wildfire. We know what it is like to lose a person we love. Our mother dies. Our father dies. Our grandparent or sibling or friend dies. There is a Hebrew word for that, and it comes from the Joseph story. After the brothers sold Joseph into slavery, older brother Reuben observes ha…

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Talmud Class: How is it With Your Soul? 36:20

7d ago36:20

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How is it with your soul?In her book on evangelical Christianity, Circle of Hope, Eliza Griswold shares the centrality of that question in helping people understand one another. How is it with your soul?Do I wake up angry and aggrieved, and spend my energy honking the horn, sending flaming emails, taking offense, looking for a fight?Do I wake up fe…

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Rabbi Elchonon Zohn, 46:59

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From Boca Raton, Florida, This is Behind the Bima. On this week's episode, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is joined by Rabbi Elchonon Zohn, Founder and President of the National Association of Chevra Kadisha and Director of the Chevra Kadisha of the Vaad Harabonim of Queens. Rabbi Zohn discusses the challenges and responsibilities of his role and explains wh…

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Shabbat Sermon: Happy New Year? with Rabbi Michelle Robinson 17:06

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January 4, 2025

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Talmud Class: It's Not What Happens, it's the Story We Tell 34:35

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Earlier in the year, Taffy Brodesser-Akner wrote about her father's friend who was kidnapped at knife-point 50 years ago. It was a powerful piece--both for the thoughtful discussion of this original trauma and its impact on her and on her family friend. But the real story wasn't the kidnapping, nor the way the kidnapping re-ignited memories of her …

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Shabbat Sermon: Living Legacy - It's Complicated with Rabbi Wes Gardenswartz 21:35

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One of the most magnetic moments drawing us to shul is the observance of a yahrtzeit, the anniversary of our loved one’s passing, which offers us a precious opportunity to show up again for our beloved departed, to say a few words about them, and to recite Kaddish in their memory. Ordinary people who do not show up at shul all that much the rest of…

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Shabbat Sermon: No Finish Line with Rabbi Wes Gardenswartz 18:28

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I have a thought experiment for you. In honor of Hanukkah, which begins Wednesday night, find a photograph of you lighting Hanukkah candles with your family from 25 years ago. Take a good long look at that old photo. How does it make you feel? For many of us, it can be complicated.On the one hand, there is a certain wistful beauty to it. Our childr…

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Talmud Class: The All-Powerful Recency Bias - What Have You Done For Me Lately? 23:21

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Immediately ahead are seven years of great abundance in all the land of Egypt. After them will come seven years of famine, and all the abundance in the land of Egypt will be forgotten. (Genesis 41: 29-30)Truer words were never spoken. Joseph’s interpretation of how lean years swallow up fat years, how bad times swallow up good times, how seventy ye…

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Shabbat Sermon: This Is No Time For Zealots with Rav Hazzan Aliza Berger 17:24

1M ago17:24

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The volume of outrage in our world has hit a crescendo. All the time I hear questions like, “how can you bear to be around someone who voted like that?!” or “how can you stand working with people who are so anti-Zionist or who are so pro-Israel?” As if people who do not rage against those they disagree with are somehow condoning or supporting evil …

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Talmud Class: What Can We Do About the Ugliness and Hate Revealed by the Cheering of a Man's Murder? 41:28

1M ago41:28

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The murder last week of CEO Brian Thompson on the streets of New York in broad daylight inspired large-scale celebration. The article from the Times and social media posts show delight in his murder; the celebration of his murderer as a hero.What is wrong with us? How could thousands of Americans celebrate murder? There is an ugliness and hate in o…

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Danny Limor 1:16:02

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From Boca Raton, Florida, this is Behind the Bima. On this week's episode, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg, Rabbi Philip Moskowitz and Rabbi Josh Broide are joined by Danny Limor, a legendary Mossad operative. They delve into Danny's exceptional career, exploring his diverse missions, such as bringing Ethiopian Jews to Israel and undercover operations in host…

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Shabbat Sermon: Not Giving Up On with Rabbi Wes Gardenswartz 41:16

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On a Tuesday in late October, 2022, Jared Goff, a quarterback for the Detroit Lions, was summoned to a meeting in the office of his coach Dan Campbell. The summons gave Jared Goff a pit in his stomach. He figured he was going to be benched or released—fired. Some version of bad news felt inevitable. Goff had begun his career with the Los Angeles Ra…

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Talmud Class: What is a Good Prayer for an Anxious Time? 41:16

1M ago41:16

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Is everything going to be okay? We live with that question every day.Is everything going to be okay with Israel? December 7, marks 14 months of war, and the situation is still murky, unresolved and painful for all. This week when he was in dialogue with Michelle, Donniel Hartman was real, and real was not upbeat.Is everything going to be okay with …

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Shabbat Sermon: Who Will You Be? with Rabbi Michelle Robinson 14:55

2M ago14:55

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Listen to a fantastic Thanksgiving weekend sermon with Rabbi Michelle Robinson

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We Have To Find Laughter Right Now: Andrew Davies - Season 4, Episode 5 30:18

2M ago30:18

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"We Have To Find Laughter Right Now: Andrew Davies" (Season 4, Episode 5), the newest episode of our season, dropped Wednesday, November 28. We called to the Bimah Andrew Davies, co-founder of The Bible Players, who is based in Philadelphia. Andrew shared his approach to Jewish education through comedy, introducing listeners to "Mitzprov" - a blend…

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Shabbat Sermon: The Healing of the Gila Monster with Rav Hazzan Aliza Berger 12:16

2M ago12:16

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Last week, I came across a fascinating article in the New York Times Magazine. Kim Tingley, in her article “‘Nature’s Swiss Army Knife’: What can we Learn from Venom ?” writes about the incredible potential of highly toxic reptile and insect venom to provide pharmaceutical miracles. It turns out that reptile and inspect venom contains hundreds, eve…

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Talmud Class: Perspective 41:32

2M ago41:32

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Dear friends,There is a fascinating paradox in our Torah reading this week.On the one hand, we've spent these last weeks reading about the trials and tribulations of our ancestors. In our Talmud class, we've discussed how loss, trauma, and pain shape their lives. We've seen how they suffer from dislocation, dashed hopes, and painful interpersonal d…

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Rabbi Judah Mischel 1:04:23

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From Boca Raton, Florida, this is Behind the Bima. On this week's episode, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is joined by Rabbi Judah Mischel, a passionate advocate for unity and resilience within the Jewish community. Rav Judah is Executive Director of Camp HASC, the Hebrew Academy for Special Children. He is the Mashpiah of OU-NCSY, founder of Tzama Nafshi an…

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Shabbat Sermon: Bound with Rabbi Wes Gardenswartz 16:54

2M ago16:54

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What does Naftali Herstik, a pre-eminent cantor at the Great Synagogue in Jerusalem for 30 years, have in common with Bobby Allison, who was one of the greatest race car drivers in American history, who won 85 NASCAR races over 30 years? One is an all-time great cantor. The other is an all-time great race car driver. They both recently passed away.…

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Talmud Class: Hagar and Sarah - What Does Our Pain Do to Us? 39:56

2M ago39:56

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We are plumb in the middle of two of the hardest stories in the Torah. Genesis 16:1-16 tells of Sarai’s continued inability to get pregnant, which leads her to assign her servant Hagar (literally the stranger) to Abram so that she might conceive a child with Abram who would somehow be reckoned as Sarai’s child. When Abram and Hagar have relations, …

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Miriam Haber (Mother of Zecharia Hy’D, a Holy Soldier who Fell in Battle) 49:38

2M ago49:38

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From Boca Raton, Florida, This is Behind the Bima. On this week's episode, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is joined by Miriam Haber to discuss the life and legacy of her son, Zecharia Haber, who was tragically killed fighting in Gaza. Miriam opens up about Zecharia’s remarkable life as a dedicated father, husband, scientist, and Torah scholar. Despite his ac…

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Shabbat Sermon: Holy Flying Fish with Rav Hazzan Aliza Berger 14:38

2M ago14:38

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I have a friend who is a therapist. She tells the story that once, she had someone in her office who was really struggling. As he shared story after story of misfortune and sorrow, she found herself thinking, “oy, he really needs a therapist.” Then, the patient paused and asked her for her wisdom. “Oh no,” she thought, “I am that therapist.” I’ve n…

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Talmud Class: An Iconoclast, a Philosopher, or An Activist: Which Vision of Abraham Do We Need Now? 35:38

2M ago35:38

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A consequential week, in America and in Israel. How can Torah help us become better versions of ourselves? How can Torah help us become better citizens here and better lovers and supporters of Israel? This week we begin the Abraham story.Why Abraham? Why did God pick him? We know that God picked him, but we have no idea as to why. In his essay A Pa…

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Jonathan (Yonasan) Rosenblum 49:25

2M ago49:25

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From Boca Raton, Florida, This is Behind the Bima. On this week's episode, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is joined by Yonasan Rosenblum, a renowned Jewish journalist and the director/spokesperson/founder of Jewish Media Resources. Known for his in-depth analysis and captivating storytelling, Yonasan Rosenblum explores the historical narratives that have sha…

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Shabbat Sermon: Our Ark and Our Arc with Rabbi Wes Gardenswartz 14:38

3M ago14:38

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On the morning of Kol Nidrei—Friday, October 11 to be exact—my colleagues and I were doing a Kabbalat Shabbat service with our youngest learners, our preschool children who range in age from 15 months to 5 years old. Yom Kippur was in the air. Kol Nidrei with all its solemnity, was in 9 hours. How to convey Kol Nidrei intensity to our youngest lear…

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Talmud Class: Lot is a Lot - What Do We Learn From the Life of Lot? 35:38

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The biblical character Lot presents a unique challenge. He appears in three portions, Noach this week, Lekh L’kha next week, and Va-yera two weeks from now. He is a supporting actor in multiple chapters in Genesis: chapters 11, 12, 13, 14, and 19.And yet no one ever talks about him. We don’t mine his story. We avoid him.There is good reason why we …

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Shabbat Sermon: If Our Cup Feels Empty, Even When It Overflows with Guest Speaker Rabbi Ravid Tilles 20:27

3M ago20:27

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The question always is, what’s next? And the answer is, let’s be together. What’s next? This is a question that weighs on me in every facet of my life. My son Avishai, who many of you know well after his many years at Hebrew school here and around at services, for a long time would have the same question for us when we first woke up. “What’s for di…

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Shabbat Sermon: Understanding the Death of Yahya Sinwar Through the Lens of Jewish Values with Rabbi Wes Gardenswartz 15:47

3M ago15:47

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How are we to understand the death of the leader of Hamas, and the mastermind and architect of October 7, Yahya Sinwar? Does his death mean that an end to the war, and the beginning of the day after, is closer? Or should Israel’s military continue the fight? What will Sinwar’s death mean for our hostages? These questions are hugely important and ab…

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Sukkot Sermon with Rabbi Michelle Robinson 10:20

3M ago10:20

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Sukkot October 18, 2024

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Sukkot Sermon: Bird! with Rav Hazzan Aliza Berger 11:00

3M ago11:00

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When I was growing up, we spent a lot of time with my Grandpa Gene feeding the geese. My Mom kept a 50 lb. bag of birdseed in the car, and, even when Sir Grandfather, as he liked to be called, was not feeling well, we would drive to the pond, and he would sit and watch from the front seat as we tossed out birdseed to grateful honks. My grandfather …

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Yom Kippur Sermon: Pristine Pillows with Rabbi Michelle Robinson 16:39

3M ago16:39

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October 12, 2024

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Yom Kippur Sermon: Finding Hope When Hope is Gone with Rabbi Wes Gardenswartz 18:33

3M ago18:33

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One quiet Shabbat morning in August, a long-time member comes in and says, Rabbi, I turn 93 today. Can I have an Aliyah? I said of course. We’d love to give you an Aliyah. Just want you to know one thing. You are a youngster. A youngster? I’m turning 93 today. How is that a youngster? I pointed in the direction of a woman who was sitting with her c…

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Kol Nidre Sermon: Situational Anxiety with Rabbi Michelle Robinson 18:44

3M ago18:44

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October 11, 2024

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Bonus Episode: October 7 - Reflecting on a Year of Darkness, Resilience and Unity 23:38

3M ago23:38

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In this heartfelt conversation, we speak with Dana and Yedidya, reflecting on the events of October 7th and the enduring impact a year later. Dana Cohen's husband Aviad Hy"d was killed on October 7, and Yedidya Harush, leader of Shlomit, has been fighting in the IDF. They share their experiences of loss, resilience, and the unbreakable spirit of th…

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Shabbat Sermon: A God We Can Believe In After October 7 with Rabbi Wes Gardenswartz 18:47

4M ago18:47

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Rabbi David Wolpe tells a classic story of speaking to a group of American Jews in Tulsa, Oklahoma at their JCC about God. He was trying to make the case that God loves them. But he could see that his words were not resonating. Being the seasoned speaker that he is, he decided to take a bit of a gamble. He stopped his prepared remarks and said: If …

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Talmud Class: Michael Bohnen Teaching the Poems of October 7 56:36

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As the horrors of October 7th were unfolding, a common reaction was “ein milim,” no words. But it is not surprising that Hebrew poetry soon appeared that gave expression to the nation’s raw feelings and emotions.Our teacher Rachel Korazim, our member Michael Bohnen and Heather Silverman of California have recently published a moving anthology of th…

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Rosh Hashanah Day II Sermon: When Archery is Not Your Thing with Rabbi Wes Gardenswartz 16:40

4M ago16:40

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Years ago, I was talking with our preschool learners, 3- and 4-year-olds, about God. Not sure what I was thinking that day. I was a young rabbi, fresh out of the Seminary. So I turned to very young learners and asked: have you ever seen God? As you might predict, it did not go well. There was a long, awkward silence. Nobody raised their hand. Nobod…

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Rosh Hashanah Day I Sermon: NPC with Rabbi Michelle Robinson 16:50

4M ago16:50

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October 3, 2024

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Rosh Hashanah Day I Sermon: Rock of Israel with Rabbi Wes Gardenswartz 22:23

4M ago22:23

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One fine August night, after I got home from evening minyan, I picked up the phone and called my sister Beth, who lives in Los Angeles, just to check in. Beth shared that one of her summer projects was to feng shui their house that she and her family had lived in for 50 years. Just that afternoon she was working on thecloset in her bedroom, one bag…

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Shabbat Sermon: Blue's Clues with Rav Hazzan Aliza Berger 15:06

4M ago15:06

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What do we do when the way we feel on the inside doesn’t match what we feel we have to project on the outside? Or even more generally, what do we do when our insides don’t match our outsides? I was thinking about this recently as I was reading a fascinating New York Times interview with Steve Burns, the actor on Blue’s Clues. If you weren’t tuned i…

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Talmud Class: 10 Glorious Principles from Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, One Poignant Story of Loss 39:07

4M ago39:07

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“The unexamined life, a philosopher said, is not worth living. No one who has genuinely experienced Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur lives an unexamined life.”Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, Introduction to The Koren Rosh Hashanah Mahzor (2011)This coming Shabbat is our last Shabbat before Rosh Hashanah. Our tradition bids us that we prepare ourselves for the Day…

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Tablets Shattered: A Conversation with Rabbi Wes Gardenswartz and Author Joshua Leifer 1:00:35

4M ago1:00:35

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In late August Joshua Leifer, author of Tablets Shattered, was going to be in dialogue about his new book with a local Brooklyn rabbi. They were infamously banned from the bookstore because they are Zionists. While the employee who tossed them was fired, it is sobering that in America, in New York, in August of 2024, an author could get banned for …

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Shabbat Sermon: Put Them Into a Story with Rabbi Wes Gardenswartz 11:45

4M ago11:45

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This morning has been so beautiful. And an example of life imitating art. The prophet Isaiah talks about a great light shining. Ari and Zoe talked about that light. And they embody that light. Our bride and groom, Beth and Adam, and their parents Marlene and Errol, may he rest in peace, and Cindy and Jon, embody that light. We know what to do with …

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Talmud Class: What is Your Life Story, and What Chapter Are You in Now? 35:41

4M ago35:41

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In How to Know a Person, David Brooks devotes an entire chapter to what he calls life stories.https://files.constantcontact.com/d3875897501/1021ea46-026b-4259-9de3-6f87a6cefd69.pdf?rdr=true "Coming up with a personal story is centrally important to leading a meaningful life. You can’t know who you are unless you know how to tell your story. You can…

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Yaakov Shwekey 57:23

4M ago57:23

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From Boca Raton, Florida, this is Behind the Bima. On this week’s episode, Rabbis Efrem Goldberg, Josh Broide, and Philip Moskowitz are joined by the iconic Jewish music superstar, Yaakov Shwekey. As one of the most beloved voices in the Jewish world, Yaakov Shwekey has touched the hearts of countless listeners through his powerful songs that inspi…

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Shabbat Sermon: Love and Complexity with Rabbi Wes Gardenswartz 17:26

4M ago17:26

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Last Sunday evening Shira and I were in Lakewood, New Jersey for a wedding. Lakewood is the capital of the charedi, or ultra-Orthodox, world in America. Lakewood boasts a world-famous charedi yeshiva called Beth Medrash Govoha which is the second largest yeshiva in the world, second only to the Mir Yeshiva in Jerusalem. The wedding was charedi. Men…

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Talmud Class: What Does Elkanah Teach us About How to Listen? 39:26

4M ago39:26

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On the first day of Rosh Hashanah, we encounter the well-meaning words of a loving husband whose consolation of his very sad wife did not work. Hannah could not get pregnant. Her husband Elkanah’s other wife Peninnah got pregnant easily and, the text notes twice, would taunt Hannah for her inability to conceive.https://files.constantcontact.com/d38…

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Rabbi Moshe Weinberger 57:40

4M ago57:40

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From Boca Raton, Florida, this is Behind the Bima. On this week's episode, Rabbis Efrem Goldberg, Josh Broide, and Philip Moskowitz are joined by Rabbi Moshe Weinberger, a prominent spiritual leader and speaker. Rabbi Weinberger is the founding rabbi of Congregation Aish Kodesh in Woodmere, New York, and a renowned lecturer on Jewish thought and sp…

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Dr. Erica Brown 1:16:47

5M ago1:16:47

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From Boca Raton Florida, This is Behind the Bima. On this week's episode, Rabbis Efrem Goldberg, Josh Broide, and Philip Moskowitz are joined by Dr. Erica Brown, a leading Jewish educator and author. Recognized for her profound insight into the Jewish experience and spiritual growth, Dr. Brown discusses transformation and the importance of introspe…

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