A collection of ideas and teachings about Chanukah from the Lubavitcher Rebbe
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Inspirational Teachings from Faith seekers and just cool people that have what to teach from life experience.
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Personalized podcast of Jewish audio classes
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Rabbi Elyahu Silberberg serves as Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Ohr Eliyahu, Lubavitch Mesivta of Chicago, and during the summer months, as Scholar in residence at Machon Alte women's seminary in Tsfat, Israel. He is a beloved Rabbi, teacher and father, and lives in Lincolnwood, Illinois, with his wife and children, where he dedicates his life to mentoring, teaching, and inspiring others.
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Enzi Tanner, a black, trans, Jewish community organizer in Minneapolis, hosts the show that dives into the intersectional lives many in the Jewish community lead, and how those intersections come together and inform. The title is a combination of the Swahili word Kuumba, which means "to create," and the Hebrew word Hineni, which literally means "I am here," but often is used to denote presence.
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By Rabbi Elyahu Silberberg
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A Birthday Message from 2019By Rabbi Elyahu Silberberg
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By Rabbi Elyahu Silberberg
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By Rabbi Elyahu Silberberg
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The benefit of seeing the candlesBy Rabbi Yaakov Wagner
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The lesson we learn from lighting the candles in a way that benefit is possible, but not permitting any benefitBy Rabbi Yaakov Wagner
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The contrast between seven and eight.By Rabbi Yaakov Wagner
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A Halachic insight into the significance of the Kohanim to the Chanukah miracle. When may we sacrifice our lives for kidush Hashem?By Rabbi Yaakov Wagner
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Lightning Candles as a commemoration for all Miracles that Hashem does for usBy Rabbi Yaakov Wagner
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The unlimited power of the Chanukah candles, and the infinite effect of a mitzvahBy Rabbi Yaakov Wagner
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Continuation of previous episode. Analysis into the language of “v’al hanisim”. A surprising explanation and a powerful practical lesson. Sicha read inside and translated.By Rabbi Yaakov Wagner
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Analysis into the language of “v’al hanisim”. A surprising explanation and a powerful practical lesson. Sicha read inside and translated.By Rabbi Yaakov Wagner
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A continuation of the previous episode - Fascinating connections between Parsha Mikeitz and ChanukahBy Rabbi Yaakov Wagner
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Fascinating connections between Parshas Mikeitz and Chanuka.By Rabbi Yaakov Wagner
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Tanya TidbitsBy Rabbi Elyahu Silberberg
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The connection between Zos Chanukah and the days of “judgment” in the month of Tishrei. How the mitzvos of Chanukah represent our eternal bond to Hashem.By Rabbi Yaakov Wagner
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The contrast between the first day of Chanukah (potentiality) and the last day (practicality). The emphasis on Chanukah for mitzvos miderabonon.By Rabbi Yaakov Wagner
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The “finifte lichtele”; the special secret of the fifth night of Chanukah and how it expresses the power of Chanukah.By Rabbi Yaakov Wagner
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Exploring the custom of distributing Chanukah gelt, it’s background and reasons.By Rabbi Yaakov Wagner
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Bais Shamai and Bais Hillel - going up or going down
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A fun analysis of the disagreement between Bais Shamai and Bais Hillel whether we increase candles each night or decrease. Get your thinking caps on!By Rabbi Yaakov Wagner
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The uniqueness of Chanukah - illuminating the darkness
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“The menorah is lit from after sunset until the Tarmudai left the streets”. Explaining the inner dimension of this timing, and how it reflects the unique power of the menorah.By Rabbi Yaakov Wagner
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Short anecdote- The Rebbe and the college students
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The Rebbe’s call for every Yid to “make” a miracle!By Rabbi Yaakov Wagner
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Three ways in which our davening can affect our day (based on the 3 perspectives of the miracle in ep.1).By Rabbi Yaakov Wagner
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Three approaches for the Chanukah miracle
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Analyzing the miracle of Chanukah - was it quantitative, qualitative, or “impossible”.By Rabbi Yaakov Wagner
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By Rabbi Elyahu Silberberg
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By Rabbi Elyahu Silberberg
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By Rabbi Elyahu Silberberg
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Enzi and Graie wrap up a busy Black History Month (or Black Futures, depending on how you look at things), including a historic Super Bowl, and Viola Davis gaining EGOT status. Plus they take that joy and bring us into Adar, the Jewish month of Joy.By Jewfolk, Inc.
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As host Enzi Tanner turns 39, he and returning guest Graie Hagens talk about outliving expectations as black men in America, poignant poetry that discusses the black experience, and the joy of looking to the future -- not just the past.By Jewfolk, Inc.
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summary of Baasi L'gani 1963By Rabbi Elyahu Silberberg
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Who are you? Who do you want to be? And can you get to that place in an authentic way? In the first episode of 2023, Enzi encourages us to begin to think about living our lives authentically. And really being willing to challenge the status quo, not just externally but also internally.By Jewfolk, Inc.
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Last Maamer of Frierdiker Rebbe; mission statement for a generation.By Rabbi Elyahu Silberberg
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On the final episode of 2022, Enzi looks back at what has been a year of big changes for him and looks ahead to what he hopes can be in 2023. What are you hoping to see next year?By Jewfolk, Inc.
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By Rabbi Elyahu Silberberg
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As it's getting dark earlier and the nights last longer, it's the perfect time to sleep more to recharge. But it's also the month of Kislev -- the month of dreaming. Enzi talks sleep, dreams, and the power of renewal with Reuven McCullough, a sleep technician and rabbinical student at ALEPH: Alliance for Jewish Renewal. Text study https://assets.na…
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By Rabbi Elyahu Silberberg
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4. Intersectionality & the Colorado Springs Shooting
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Graie Hagens is back this week to talk with Enzi about the shooting at a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs on Nov. 19, and the fear that comes from being black, trans and Jewish in public.By Jewfolk, Inc.
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Enzi talks with Graie Hagens, one of the founding members of the Black Jewish Liberation Collective, about anti-Black racism and antisemitism, while addressing the social and political impact of the recent antisemitic remarks by Ye and Kyrie Irving. Note: this episode was recorded before the elections so some of the predictions didn't age too well!…
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2. Election Volunteering and Neurodivergence
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Election Day is next week, and campaigns are always looking for volunteers to text, call or doorknock. How can you help do this vital work for your candidates of choice if you are neurodivergent? Enzi, who has talked about his fairly recent autism diagnosis, talks about he manages this stressful time of year.…
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We're back! After a hiatus getting used to life at a new job, Enzi talks with producer Lonny Goldsmith about his new job with Bend The Arc, and what topics he's planning to tackle on the new season!By Jewfolk, Inc.
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24. The Intersectionality of Abortion (with Laura Monn Ginsburg)
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Laura Monn Ginsburg, a board member of National Council of Jewish Women, talks with Enzi this week to discuss the recent leak of the Supreme Court decision that would overturn Roe v. Wade, and the upcoming Jewish Rally For Abortion Justice. If you’re unable to join be in Washington, D.C., tune in at 9 a.m. EDT for the livestream at jewishrally.org.…
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23. Public Service Loan Forgiveness and Shmita
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The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program is something many Jewish non-profit professionals may be able to take advantage of. Plus, in a Shmita year, why debt forgiveness is a Jewish value. For more info: https://studentaid.gov/pslf/By Jewfolk, Inc.
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22. Inside Minnesota's Adoption and Fostering System
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This week, Enzi welcomes Kristina Berg, the director of engagement for Children's Home and Lutheran Social Services to discuss the fostering and adoption system in Minnesota, and how the Jewish community can play a part. For more information: email welcome@chlss.org, or go to https://chlss.orgBy Jewfolk, Inc.
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This week, in the wake of the Minneapolis teacher's strike settling, Enzi looks back at the 1968-69 strike in New York, the Jewish community's part in it, the Civil Rights movement coming to a head, and the myths about relationships.By Jewfolk, Inc.
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In honor of Trans Day of Visibility, Enzi welcomes long-time friend Chris Paige to talk about how they observe this day and why increased visibility of the trans community is vital. People and topics discussed on the show: OtherWise Academy: https://otherwiseacademy.com/ “Transgender-Affirming Spiritual Care: A Bibliographic Essay” in Theological L…
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Enzi talks about the ongoing situation with WNBA star Brittney Griner being jailed in Russia, and how race, gender and sexual orientation intersect in her on-going ordeal.By Jewfolk, Inc.
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19. Judaism & Public Safety (w/ Carin Mrotz)
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On this week's pod, Enzi welcomes his former boss, soon-to-be former Jewish Comunity Action Executive Director Carin Mrotz, to talk about organizing the Jewish community around issues of public safety. https://www.pollenmidwest.org/stories/a-new-story-of-safety/By Jewfolk, Inc.
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Enzi talks this week about the killing of Amir Locke by Minneapolis SWAT officers executing a no-knock warrant on the morning of Feb. 2. Can we reimagine the way we look at public safety?By Jewfolk, Inc.
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To open Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month, Enzi talks about the autism diagnosis he received last year, and how that has given him clarity on many of the challenges he has faced prior to learning this piece of himself.By Jewfolk, Inc.
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16. Accepting Grief, & New Year Goal-Setting
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Enzi is back after a brief hiatus of rest and recuperation to talk about grieving, how grief looks different to everyone, and how there is no timeline for how long you should be allowed to grieve. Also, Enzi talks about goalsetting for 2022, reflects back on goals he set last year, and teases a new class on Torah and abolition that he'll be teachin…
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