Best Benyamin Cohen Podcasts (2024)

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The Future of Zionism with Dr. Einat Wilf 1:00:19

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0:00 - Welcome 8:58 - Western Indulgence of the Palestinian Dream 15:45 - Oslo Accords & 2 State Solution 26:35 - Trump Administration 32:31 - Abraham Accords 45:39 - University Protests & Encampments 58:01 - How to Stay InformedBy Benyamin Cohen

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(22) Prolific Commentator Joseph Kaplan … Modern Orthodox and Feminist 30:42

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Joseph Kaplan is perhaps the most prolific writer anywhere on topics relating to Modern Orthodoxy. He has written hundreds of articles in The Baltimore Jewish Times, The Jewish Week, Edah Journal, Sh’ma Magazine, New Jersey Jewish Standard, and the Times of Israel. He has written many letters-to-the editor of many publications including 19 that wer…

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Hope Amidst the Chaos: Israel’s Next Move w/ Former Ambassador Michael Oren 42:27

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00:00 Introduction 1:28 Welcome 2:24 War With Iran 6:23 Elimination Hamas 7:56 United States Pushback 11:45 Voting in the US 17:26 Relations in the Middle East 22:55 Reminding our Enemies 26:02 Justifying October 7 28:15 Fear in American Jews 30:49 Giving Hope 34:57 Youth in America 37:07 Gaza Casualties Misconception 38:20 Challenges Faced by the …

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Unveiling Perspectives on the War in Israel: From a First Generation Persian Jew | Dr. Sheila Nazarian 50:35

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0:00 Introduction 2:18 Exodus Story 5:46 Impact of Progressivism 10:42 Lack of Jewish History Education in the US 16:30 Political Divide For Jews in America 22:47 Tikkun Olam 24:58 Inspiration & Motivation 27:43 Saving the Diaspora 31:22 Judaism & Medicine 34:06 Exposure & Media Platform 37:24 Physical Violence & Self Defense 43:26 First Generation…

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(21) Rabbi Yehuda Albin … Melding Torah Teaching and Personal Coaching 23:44

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Rabbi Yehuda Albin grew up as a Reform Jew in Scarsdale, NY. He was exposed to Judaism and his father ran several secular Jewish camps for youth. He became religious in Jerusalem, after graduating Bowdoin College with the highest honors. Then he studied the Torah and the Talmud for nearly a decade in Jerusalem, before returning to the states, and m…

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(20)Jacob Kornbluh – Senior Political Reporter at The Forward; and Member of the Brooklyn Hasidic Community 25:50

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Jacob Kornbluh is the senior political reporter for the Forward. Kornbluh, a member of the Hasidic community in the Borough Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, covers politics with a Jewish angle and regularly interviews government officials, political commentators and security experts on issues that matter to the broader Jewish American community. He p…

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Beyond the Firewall: Tech & Social Media Evolution Post-Oct. 7 | Featuring Hillel Fuld 54:46

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In this insightful conversation, Rabbi Wildes and Hillel Fuld dissect key points shaping Israel's trajectory, shedding light on the geopolitical landscape and societal dynamics. They navigate through the intersections of technology, innovation, and advocacy, offering profound insights into how these forces have influenced Israel's narrative and glo…

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The Do's & Don'ts of Dating 56:04

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Held at MJE on February 14th, Rabbi Mark Wildes taught a class on the Dos & Don't of Dating. This discussion dives into Jewish teachings that offer valuable insights for everyone, regardless of background. Discover practical tips for navigating relationships and finding love in today's world.By Benyamin Cohen

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Remembering My Beloved Father Leon Wildes 18:36

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My remarks from the funeral of my beloved father. To see the whole ceremony click here: https://www.legacycelebrated.com/leon-wildes/May we only know SimchasBy Benyamin Cohen

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The Blame Game: Taking Responsibility For Our Lives 58:04

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On January 3rd, Rabbi Mark Wildes taught an insightful class titled "The Blame Game: Taking Responsibility For Our Lives," listeners are encouraged to shift their perspective on life's challenges. Rabbi Wildes delves into the concept of not externalizing failures and struggles but instead taking ownership and responsibility for one's life.…

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An Arab Muslim in the IDF | Feat. Yahya Mahamid 1:00:38

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In this compelling episode of the Wildescast, Rabbi Mark Wildes engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Yahya Mahamid, an extraordinary guest who defies expectations as an Arab Muslim IDF soldier. Raised in an anti-zionist Arab community in Israel, Yahya shares his remarkable journey of self-discovery and the transformative experiences tha…

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In the Face of Terror: Escaping the Nova Massacre | Featuring 10/7 Survivor Maya Parizer 53:39

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In this gripping and emotionally charged episode, Rabbi Mark Wildes sits down with a truly extraordinary guest, Maya Parizer. Join us as Maya bravely shares her harrowing experience at the Nova Music Festival in Israel on October 7th. On that fateful day, as the festival was underway, Hamas unleashed an unthinkable act of violence, resulting in the…

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Israel's Journey of Hope & Resilience | Rabbi Efrem Goldberg | Ruth Wildes Lecture | Chanukah 2023 1:25:53

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Israel's Journey of Hope & Resilience | Rabbi Efrem Goldberg | Ruth Wildes Lecture | Chanukah 2023By rabbi efrem goldberg, Manhattan Jewish Experience, rabbi mark wildes

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(19) Baruch Lytle – African-American Convert, Satmar Hasid, and Award-Winning Jewish World Journalist 33:14

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Baruch Lytle is an African American Orthodox Jew from Williamsburg, Brooklyn, and he identifies as a Satmar Chasid. He describes his conversion to Judaism as the defining moment of his life and greatest accomplishment. He is also an award-winning journalist, having written nearly 200 articles for the largest Jewish newspaper in America, The Jewish …

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Being a Jew in This Moment | The Rabbi & the Student 3.0 with Daniel Wallach 1:00:12

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Welcome back to the Wildescast, Rabbi Wildes and his student, Daniel Wallach, passionately discuss the resilience and strength of being a Jew in America post the October 7th attack on Israel. This powerful episode, the third in their "Rabbi and the Student" series, sheds light on the challenges faced by the Jewish community while emphasizing their …

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Confronting Antisemitism on College Campus | Panel at MJE w/Professor Shai Davidai, Adela Cojab, Talia Lerner, & Gideon Askowitz 2:02:46

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Rabbi Wildes leads a dynamic live panel at MJE, delving into the effective strategies for addressing antisemitism on college campuses. Joining the discussion are distinguished panelists, including Professor Shai Davidai from Columbia Business School, Adela Cojab, a passionate Jewish activist and graduate of NYU/Cardozo, Talia Lerner representing th…

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Navigating Varied Perspectives on Zionsim 1:03:47

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Welcome to the Wildescast. This episode is from the finale of Rabbi Mark Wildes's 3 part class series on Israel. In this class Rabbi Wildes discusses all of the differing views on Zionism and answers all the questions you have on this incredibly complex topic! This is not an episode that you will want to want to miss! Take a listen!…

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Witnessing History: A Holocaust Survivor's Perspective on Israel & Hamas | Featuring Rena Quint 44:19

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Welcome to the Wildescast! On this episode we delve into Rena Quint's journey through the horrors of the Holocaust is both heart-wrenching and inspiring. She will recount her experiences, the challenges she faced, and the indomitable human spirit that carried her through those tumultuous times. Her story is a testament to the enduring power of hope…

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ISRAEL: The History. The Philosophy. The Conflict. | With Rabbi Wildes | MJE 55:22

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On October 25th as part of the ISRAEL: The History. The Philosophy. The Conflict. Series Rabbi Wildes shares four key talking points essential for advocating for Israel and countering misinformation. In this talk Rabbi Wildes presents the historical and political information important for all of us to know and to engage in informed discussions. Whe…

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Rudy Rochman: Is This War Going To Be Different? | On The Front Lines Against Hamas 33:37

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As we await the next steps in Israel's war against Hamas, Rabbi Wildes is joined by activist, filmmaker, and IDF reservist Rudy Rochman from an undisclosed location to discuss whether this war is going to end differently than past wars with the final destruction of Hamas, whether the Palestinian civilians are truly innocent, how Diaspora Jews can f…

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Israel... The Real Story | From 1948 To Today 1:13:15

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On Wednesday October 11th, Rabbi Wildes hosted a class at MJe entitled "Israel... The Real Story | From 1948 To Today." This event was not just an educational experience, but a powerful tribute to our brothers and sisters in Israel, who are currently enduring the perils of war and conflict.Rabbi Wildes' passionate lecture delved into the resilient …

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The Incredible Story of Guy Madar 4:50

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Today Rabbi Wildes speaks about the story of Guy Madar. Each day during this time where our brothers and sisters in Israel are defending the Jewish people. Rabbi Wildes will be giving daily talks and words of Torah in his Whatsapp group. Feel free to join!Am Yisrael Chai!Join Whatsapp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LM0bsDb4sV3FmESMyauFaw…

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Eradicating Evil 5:29

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Join Rabbi Wildes "Standing WIth Israel" Whatsapp group for daily words of Torah during this devastating time for our brothers and sisters in Israel.Join: https://chat.whatsapp.com/EuQY2688WQS6P4412gQI1JBy Benyamin Cohen

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The Holiness of the IDF 5:46

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MJE Stands With Israel: You can help make a difference by donating to Magen David Adom at https://afmda.org/donate/ Or United Hatzalah at https://israelrescue.org/campaign/israel-under-attack/ Our Father in Heaven, Rock and Redeemer of Israel, bless the State of Israel, the first manifestation of the approach of our redemption. Shield it with Your …

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How We Can Help Israel 🇮🇱 12:18

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Being there for our brothers and sisters in Israel. Please tune in to hear what you can do. 🇮🇱By Benyamin Cohen

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Sukkot Workshop 2023 54:24

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Rabbi Wildes 2023 Sukkot Workshop: Everything you need to know to have a meaningful and great Sukkot! Chag Sameach!By Benyamin Cohen

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FAITH & FRACTURE: Conflicts Within Modern Day Judaism | Featuring: Dr. Daniel Gordis 55:40

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In this thought-provoking podcast episode with Rabbi Wildes, we dive deep into the complexities of Israel's ongoing conflicts, featuring the esteemed Dr. Daniel Gordis as our guest. Dr. Gordis provides a comprehensive analysis of the multifaceted issues plaguing Israel, from the judicial reform protests shaking the nation to the intricacies of the …

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Yom Kippur Workshop 2023 1:05:18

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Take a listen to our 2023 Yom Kippur Workshop. We delve in to all of the things YOU can do this Yom Kippur to make it your best yet! This is the last class in our 2023 High Holiday's Crash Course Series, so you do not want to miss it!By mje, Manhattan Jewish Experience, rabbi mark wildes

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(18) A Conversation with Orthodox World Pundit… and “The Man in the Middle”… Michael Feldstein 36:27

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Michael Feldstein is a keen observer and commentator on all aspects of the Orthodox Jewish community, and his weekly columns in the Jewish Link newspaper draws an enthusiastic readership. His upcoming (January 2024) book, "Meet Me in the Middle," is a collection of 75 of his essays and, in this episode, we discuss five of them: • Prayer, Politics a…

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Understanding The High Holiday Prayers 1:20:01

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Take a listen to Rabbi Mark Wildes Class on Understanding The Prayers of The High Holidays. People come to synagogue and say prayers but don’t know who wrote them or what them mean, we tackle them in this class!Understanding the key prayers of the Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services is so important, and it is important to realize that we can gain…

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The Evident Universe: Discovering God's Hand in Physics | Featuring: Elie Feder & Aaron Zimmer 1:07:06

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In this fascinating podcast, we delve into the extraordinary journey of two brilliant minds, who happen to be rabbis and scientists , as they embark on an intellectual exploration that bridges the realms of science and spirituality. Join us as we follow these visionary rabbis on their groundbreaking quest to uncover the profound connections between…

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Modern Dating Realities vs. Torah Values -Rabbi Mark Wildes & "Wingwoman" Erin Davis 1:28:07

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Join Rabbi Mark Wildes, deeply rooted in Torah values, and Erin Davis, the renowned "Wingwoman" of the modern dating scene, and a live studio audience in a thought-provoking conversation on the interaction of modern dating/marriage realities and how they intersect (or don't) with Torah values. They delve into diverse topics, exploring the efficacy …

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Netflix's Jewish Matchmaking UNVEILED: Aleeza Ben-Shalom Responds to Rabbi's Critique of Hit Show 1:02:30

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Aleeza Ben-Shalom of Netflix's "Jewish Matchmaking" joins Rabbi Wildes to discuss the positives and negatives of her experience making the show including Rabbi Wildes' issues with the production and casting choices, whether men and women can really be "just friends", the tricky balance of being too picky vs. settling for someone, the Jewish view of…

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Tisha B'Av 2023 Address - Retrieving What Was Lost 14:31

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Full Audio of Rabbi WIldes' stirring Tisha B'Av Address in front of a packed audience of young Jewish professionals. Easy and meaningful fast to all participating and may we merit to see the rebuilding of the Temple speedily in our days.By Benyamin Cohen

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From Destruction to Redemption - Modern Tragedies Through the Lens of Jewish History (9 Av) 1:06:37

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Rabbi Wildes' full class delivered to his students on the contemporary meaning behind the tragic day of Tisha B'Av. Wishing a meaningful fast to all those participating.By Benyamin Cohen

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The Simpsons to The Synagogue | Emmy Award Winner David Sacks on Judaism's Deepest Teachings 1:03:52

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Rabbi Wildes is joined by Emmy award winning TV writer David Sacks to discuss his path from Hollywood (The Simpsons, Third Rock From The Sun) to spiritual leader in the Los Angeles community. In the first half of the podcast David discusses the challenges he faced as an Orthodox Jew in the secular world of Hollywood which leads into the second half…

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(17) Starting a Conversation: A Pioneering Survey of Those Who Have Left the Orthodox Community 40:46

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This episode is an exploration of a pioneering study of people who have left the Orthodox community, as we examing journeys, practices, beliefs, identity, community and relationships, across Chasidic, Yeshivish and Modern Orthodox segments of the population. In this episode, we review many highlights of this study, including: 1. Why People Leave Or…

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Is Medicine Going Too Far? | Gene Editing, Panaceas, & the Torah w/Rabbi Dr. Jason Weiner 43:35

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Rabbi Wildes is joined by Rabbi Dr. Jason Weiner, Senior Rabbi and Executive Director of the Spiritual Care Department at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles, where he is responsible for the chaplaincy team and all aspects of spiritual care throughout the health system.Being an expert in Jewish medical ethics, pastoral care, and health and wellness, Rabbi …

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(16) Covid – Micro and Macro Experiences, with Rabbi Tuvia Brander and Dr. Daniel Staetsky 47:30

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In this episode, we first look at how Covid affected a shul and community, and we discuss with Rabbi Brander the creativity, innovations, and possible lasting changes that took place. We then discuss with a leading demographer the impact that Covid had on the Jewish community in terms of actual mortality and death statistics. While we are typically…

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An NBA Legacy and Confronting Modern Antisemitism | Dan Grunfeld 45:52

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Rabbi Wildes is joined by Dan Grunfeld - former professional basketball player and author of the fantastic book, "By the Grace of the Game: The Holocaust, a Basketball Legacy, and an Unprecedented American Dream" to discuss his family legacy of Jewish basketball players including his father Ernie who played 9 seasons in the NBA and is the only play…

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Igniting Inspiration Amidst Monotony | The Rabbi & the Student 2.0 with Daniel Wallach 50:16

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Daniel Wallach seeks guidance from Rabbi Wildes as he grapples with the challenges of his spiritual journey. Having recently returned from the spiritual heights of Israel, Daniel opens up about his struggle to maintain inspiration in a world dominated by materialism and monotony. In their conversation, Daniel seeks Rabbi Wildes' counsel on various …

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Unlocking Greatness: The Spiritual vs. The Physical in the Age of AI | Charlie Harary 59:33

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In this thought-provoking episode, Rabbi Wildes is joined by Charlie Harary to delve into the power of Torah wisdom to help us unlock our best selves. Charlie shares his personal journey of discovering the Torah and how it has helped him initiate personal growth, find meaning, and discover his identity and purpose.We explore the spiritual and physi…

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Do Diaspora Jews Care About Israel… ENOUGH? | Rabbi Wildes on Orthodox Conundrum 1:11:21

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Rabbi Wildes recently rejoined the Orthodox Conundrum Podcast with Scott Kahn to discuss the complicated relationship Diaspora Jewry has with the State of Israel. In Scott's own words:With the terrible and heartbreaking news that came out of Israel over the course of Pesach – a mother and two children murdered by terrorists, a car ramming in Tel Av…

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Walk the Walk: How To Keep Our Kids Jewish and Stop Intermarriage 11:31

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How can we make sure our kids stay Jewish and uphold the values we have worked so hard to instill in them?Hint: it's not just about talking the talk, but walking the walk. Rabbi Wildes delves into the text of the Torah, revealing the power of leading by example and how displaying your love for the Torah and its Mitzvot can make all the difference. …

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How To Truly Love Your Neighbor As Yourself 10:33

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"Veahavta lereacha kamocha" - Loving your neighbor as yourself is considered the fundamental golden rule of Torah. But is it really possible to do such a thing? Rabbi Wildes provides a practical solution to fulfill this mitzvah based on the wisdom of our greatest Sages.By Benyamin Cohen

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How Israel Will Redeem the World | Rabbi Jeremy Gimpel 58:53

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Rabbi Wildes celebrates Yom Haatzmaut (Israel's 75th birthday) by sitting down with the fascinating Rabbi Jeremy Gimpel who is a teacher, a farmer, and a pioneering entrepreneur. He is also a retired decorated IDF soldier, an author, a musician, and one of Israel's premiere Jewish media personalities.He is the founder of the Land of Israel Network,…

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Israel: 75 Years of Choosing Life | Yom Haatzmaut 2023 12:17

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Rabbi Wildes celebrates Israel's 75th birthday by focusing on Judaism's focus on life in this world as opposed to what happens in the next world and displays how the modern State of Israel has incorporated the Torah's message of living in the here and now.Join MJE for Yom Haatzmaut as we commemorate fallen IDF soldiers for Yom Hazikaron with an ins…

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Holocaust Survivor Manny Korman - Yom Hashoah Event at MJE 1:14:13

1y ago1:14:13

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Rabbi Wildes interviews Holocaust survivor Manny Korman at MJE in front of a packed audience to commemorate Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day). The event concluded with some inspiring words from Israel's Minister of Aliyah and Integration and member of the Knesset Ofir Sofer and a stirring rendition of The Hatikvah.Manny Korman was born on Dec…

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(15) A Conversation with Journalist, Author, Podcast Host, Religious Explorer, Magician, Film Critic, and Albert Einstein Avatar – Benyamin Cohen 29:03

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In this episode, we speak with Benyamin Cohen, news director at The Forward, author of “My Jesus Year: A Rabbi’s Son Wanders the Bible Belt in Search of His Own Faith,” named one of the best books of the year by Publishers Weekly, “The Einstein Effect: How the World's Favorite Genius Got into Our Cars, Our Bathrooms, and Our Minds,” and a man of di…

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(14) Fertility, Mortality, Life Expectancy, Changes in Self-Identification, and Orthodox Population Growth – with Demographic Expert Dr. Daniel Staetsky 37:14

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In this episode, we speak with the noted Jewish world demographer Dr. Daniel Staetsky about population trends, particularly in the Haredi world. Dr. Staetsky is a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Jewish Policy Research (London), and has published widely on Jewish, Israeli and European demography and social statistics. He has written many…

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