Best Thousand Useful Phrases Podcasts (2024)

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Why Should Gay People Be Zionist? with Marcus Breman 33:24

16h ago33:24

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Israel is the only pro-LGBTQ country in the Middle East but does that mean you should automatically be a Zionist? Probably, but for a vast majority of LGBTQ members, especially Jews, they are faced with the inner conflict of crossing political lines and personal values, stepping aside from the guidelines of their political affiliation's doctrine. H…

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How Do You Find YOUR Judaism? with Melinda Strauss 35:14

3d ago35:14

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One of the most intimidating things about being on your Jewish journey is answering the question, "What kind of Jew are you?" There are so many ways 'to Jew', how can you possibly choose? And once you do, who said you're personally ready to be labeled in a specific way? Instagram and TikTok star Melinda Strauss is no stranger to this concept. Knowi…

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What Does Yeshiva NOT Teach You? with Daniel Mouyal 27:09

10d ago27:09

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All Yeshivas are notoriously known for giving life-changing education. Teaching Judaism with a higher kind of discipline while embedding principles to live by is not something that happens overnight. You hear of people that stay for a week. You hear of people that stay for years. But does it really provide you with ALL the tools you need in life? D…

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How Do You Give A Good Sermon? with Rabbi Daniel Steinberg 30:58

17d ago30:58

30:58

Just remember what they taught you in grade school: When you're public speaking, just imagine everyone's pants are down... That trick never worked did it? Public speaking is hard. Giving a sermon to a high-expecting congregation is harder. Rabbi Daniel Steinberg is no stranger to the difficulty of trying to inspire and emotionally elevate a crowd. …

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Is God (Scientifically) Real? with Rabbi Aaron Zimmer and Rabbi Elie Feder 34:14

27d ago34:14

34:14

Probably the most challenging question any religious person could answer from an agnostic person is "Is God Real?" The religious person might say "Of course he is real!" "And how do you know?" "Can't you feel it?" Of course, we all know 'feeling' is not enough. Rabbi Aaron Zimmer and Rabbi Elie Feder produced a podcast called "Physics to God" to go…

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What Is The Real Story Of Shavuot? with Sruly Meyer 31:55

1M ago31:55

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WE FINALLY RECEIVED THE TORAH! Time to enjoy the taste of milk and honey. But why? Can our Jewish stomachs really handle all of that dairy and what are we actually celebrating when we look at the history of the Torah - the constant tug-of-war we have with the values God laid out for us? Have we, an exiled people, really earned a celebration? Sruly …

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How Can You Bring Light Unto Nations? with Solomon Friedman 33:28

1M ago33:28

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It goes without saying that the internet can be a disgusting display of human nature. Anonymous trolls, scams, and false information run rampant and they're not hard to run into. A centerpiece to this disturbing reality is the adult entertainment industry which has never been known to treat people with dignity. Exposing people of all ages to this c…

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How Do I Find Love? with "Coach" Daniel Ratner 37:14

2M ago37:14

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Do you feel lonely? Do you feel it's time to find your true love? Do you feel hopeless in the romance department? Many of us do including me. If you're like me, Chaz Volk, the host of this show, you have spent many sleepless nights staring at the ceiling wondering what the future holds and if you're even worthy of your desires. In the quest to find…

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How Do You Do Jewish Activism? with Marla Friedson 39:10

2M ago39:10

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Now more than ever before, your people need YOU! Anti-Israel and anti-Jewish rallies have spread like wildfire across the nation. Students get harassed on campus just for being Jews. The few Jews that do join the encampments are tokenized and glorified in hypocritical ways. No matter how much light we shed on the situation, our adversaries come bac…

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Who Are The Mizrahi Jews? with Tal Oran 35:26

2M ago35:26

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One message this podcast has tried time and time again to explain... Jews come in all shapes and colors. The Jews from the Middle East are called Mizrahi Jews and they are just as culturally tied as Ashkenazi and Sephardic Jews are. Tal Oran, better known as The Travelling Clatt, steps away from his travel vlogging to share the full overview of Miz…

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What Are Holocaust Survivors Like? (Yom HaShoah Special) with Michael Ruskin 31:17

2M ago31:17

31:17

As we commemorate Yom HaShoah, we dedicate this week’s episode to understanding the lives and legacies of those who survived the Holocaust. Our guest, Michael Ruskin, offers an intimate glimpse into his life as the last surviving member of his family who escaped the horrors of the Holocaust. He shares tales of his own upbringing under the shadow of…

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What Is Jewish Mindfulness? with Gila Ross 36:46

3M ago36:46

36:46

Take a deep breath. Let's acknowledge the fact that the world is crazy which can naturally make anyone a little crazy. It's okay to be off your rocker sometimes but that's where the mindfulness kicks in. While the world seems to spew hate in our direction, there's no better time than the present to turn toward the Jewish lens of mindfulness. Gila R…

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What Is The Real Story of Passover? with Rabbi Markman 31:32

3M ago31:32

31:32

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 O…

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How Do You Lead a Passover Dinner (Seder)? with Larry Cohen 30:42

3M ago30:42

30:42

It's one of Judaism's most iconic holidays! Passover! The Rugrats did an episode about it. How could you not know about the holiday? You know, the one where we eat flat crackers? The one with the long dinner that's delayed by stories? Speaking of dinners, who's leading it this year? Oh, you are? And have you ever led a Passover Seder before? No? Th…

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Can Jews Be Transgender? with Michael Alroy? 31:32

3M ago31:32

31:32

This episode is about humans. This episode is about identity. This episode is about health. This episode is about self-awareness and self-care. This episode is about morality and this episode is about making sacrifices to pursue authenticity and wholeness. Any commentary outside of those themes is out of ignorance. Michael Alroy, a contestant on Is…

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What Is Kabbalah? with Reb Adam Polinovskiy 34:08

4M ago34:08

34:08

We've all heard of Kabbalah but what does it really do? Why does it matter? This fictitious book filled with magical and mystical ideas seems to have just as much realism as Greek mythology, right? Wrong. What if Kabbalah was one of the most misunderstood pieces of text out of Jewish literature? Like many others, the concept and purpose of Kabbalah…

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Can Jews Get Tattoos? with David Braslawsce 36:31

4M ago36:31

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Let's be real. Tattoos look cool. Some tattoos are questionable and regrettable later in life. But ultimately, who doesn't want a tattoo? It's also important to acknowledge that Jews and tattoos haven't always had the best relationship given our survival story. Despite this, it's been well-known that Jews can't have tattoos. What if we told you tha…

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What is the Real Story of Purim? with Rabbi Raps (Chaz's Birthday Episode) 31:36

4M ago31:36

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It's Purim! The holiday when Jews dress up in fun costumes, eat cookies, read stories of Jewish revolt, and drink tons of alcohol. Sound accurate to your experience? What if we told you all of that was untrue? Rabbi Raps returns to the podcast to teach the truth behind the beloved holiday of Purim. Join host and birthday boy, Chaz Volk, as he learn…

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Are Jews United? with Rabbi Yaacov Haber 34:48

4M ago34:48

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Are the Jewish people united? It may seem like a simple question but it's not. Before October 7th, the Knesset faced a great division among its people. During the 96th Academy Awards, we saw Jewish filmmakers speaking against Israel. Among Jews, we see labels and identifiers to help tell our ethnic story. Depending on the context, that label can be…

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Who Are The Asian Jews? with LUNAR 38:57

5M ago38:57

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Jews are not white! How many times do we need to tell you this? If you're not a Jew and are listening to this episode, you probably have the image of a Fiddler-on-the-Roof-looking fellow (called a Chassid). While they are certainly real, they're not the only ones. Despite being in the minority of Jewish diversity, they are given most of the spotlig…

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Who Are The Jamaican Jews? with Tyler Samuels 29:14

5M ago29:14

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The movie, One Love, the Bob Marley biopic, just came out which has people looking closer at the Rastafari culture. Putting the culture into the spotlight, many have noticed the undeniable ties between their religion and Jewish themes. Jewish organizations have jumped onto the trend of asking, and even claiming, that Bob Marley was Jewish. Whether …

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What Are The Shabbat Vibes? with Tori Greene 36:47

5M ago36:47

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Shabbat, the weekly holiday that Jews practice to break from the everyday grind of life, can change drastically depending on who leads it. Factors that can impact your Shabbat experience can rely on the shull you attended, whose home you're in, the experience of the leader, the cultural background, etc. There are so many experiences that come with …

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What Is Love? with Rabbi Melinda Bernstein 32:05

5M ago32:05

32:05

It's Valentine's Day, the day that all people either adore or despise depending on whether or not they are single (or whether or not they're in a good relationship). Love is an abstract concept. There certainly are easy-to-spot actions that lovers take like giving and receiving affection, doing favors for each other, exchanging gifts, and even verb…

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What is a Bad Jew? Part 2 with Igor Milgram 29:00

5M ago29:00

29:00

What have we learned after a year? Bad Jew, the podcast has produced content for over a year. 58 episodes later, the show has reached the top 10% of Jewish podcasts by being consistent in Jewish teachings. But has it been consistent in teaching the foundation it was built on? That there is no such thing as a Bad Jew? Igor Milgram, an entrepreneur f…

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How Do Jews Set Goals? with Rabbi David Schlusselberg 32:32

6M ago32:32

32:32

It's the secular new year which means many of you have taken the time to practice introspection and reflect on what was and what could have been. The need to improve for 2024 is conditioned by the growth mindset we all have. As it turns out, even the Torah is built around a growth mindset. While many wouldn't initially recognize the Torah as a plac…

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Why Do Jews Like Trees? with Rabbi Levi Begun (a lesson on TuBishvat) 30:25

6M ago30:25

30:25

Have you hugged a tree today? It might be more therapeutic than you think. In one of Judaism's more light-hearted holidays, Tu Bishvat marks a seasonal change full of joy, gratitude, and growth. For humans, it's just another Thursday. For trees, it's their holiest day of the year and/or their new year! With the theme of new beginnings, Jews around …

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Do Jews Believe In Astrology? with Lorelai Kude 35:11

6M ago35:11

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Do you ever wish you could tell the future? Or have some kind of spiritual mirror that reveals your destiny? Does it ever feel like your life is falling apart because mercury is in retrograde? These are all common expressions and ideas from the secular world; Concepts that mix with Judaism like water and oil, simply having no place in common with J…

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How Can I Fight This War? with Shoshanna Stein 32:05

6M ago32:05

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The spirit of the Jewish people is challenged by the fact that most of us don't have a direct way to participate in this war. Between that simple fact and the negativity spewing off social media, it's easy to fall into a pit of helplessness. It's completely valid to feel down. However... Shoshanna Stein from @MySoCalledJewishLife is a spiritual war…

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Was It Worth Moving To Israel? with Eli Eisenberg 41:39

7M ago41:39

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Israel's strength is once again being challenged in a multi-front war. Everyone's willpower has been tested from the top of government to everyday citizens. Once, it was only the South that was at risk. The general consensus among Israeli citizens is that everyone just has to try and do their part and attempt to carry on with daily life. For the mo…

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000 – Introduction 12:20

7M ago12:20

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001 – How To Use This Book 4:52

7M ago4:52

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002 – Plan of Study 4:52

7M ago4:52

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003 – Useful Phrases: abandoned hope – ample culture 5:13

7M ago5:13

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004 – Useful Phrases: amusing artlessness – azure sky 4:10

7M ago4:10

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What is Palestine? with Liel Kopell 34:24

7M ago34:24

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Surely you've heard the chant "Free Palestine" but have you asked yourself What is Palestine? It'd be irresponsible not to do your research. Perhaps you'd be surprised to learn it was never a state but rather a land. You may also be surprised to learn that Jews, Christians, and Arabs alike were once called Palestinian. What regional features define…

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005 – Useful Phrases: babbling gossip – bygone period 3:57

7M ago3:57

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006 – Useful Phrases: cabalistic phrase – collateral duties 2:47

7M ago2:47

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007 – Useful Phrases: collective wisdom – contingent reasons 2:43

7M ago2:43

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008 – Useful Phrases: continuous endeavor – cynical disregard 4:07

7M ago4:07

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009 – Useful Phrases: damaging admission – diligently propagated 6:27

7M ago6:27

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010 – Useful Phrases: dim comprehension – dynastic insolence 5:51

7M ago5:51

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011 – Useful Phrases: eager animosity – entrancing sadness 5:50

7M ago5:50

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012 – Useful Phrases: enveloping presence – exultant condition 4:54

7M ago4:54

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How Do You Find Peace During War? with Devora Goldberg 32:30

7M ago32:30

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If you're a Jew, life feels like chaos right now. How can you not spiral into the anxiety-induced environment we're in? If you're like us, you go from your phone (filled with terrible news stories coming out of Israel), to your local supermarket (wondering who's going to scope you out and say something because you're Jewish), only to wind up back h…