Best Twerski Podcasts (2024)

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Wizdom Powell on Improving Mental Health Care 39:56

2M ago39:56

39:56

In this conversation, we explore the distinction between “fixing” people’s mental health and building systems and institutions that don’t cause harm in the first place. We are joined by Wizdom Powell, a psychologist, tenured professor, and nationally recognized expert on racial trauma, healing, and health equity. She is now the chief purpose office…

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Michael Elliott on the Approach to Inclusive Institutional Change 26:40

2M ago26:40

26:40

Kim hosts a conversation that delves into the dynamic relationship between evidence-driven change and the pursuit of social and racial equity when institutions prioritize these goals. We are joined by Michael Elliott, the current President of Amherst College. He has led significant institutional change efforts at different universities he’s been a …

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Fay Twersky on Rethinking Institutional Distrust 28:58

3M ago28:58

28:58

We tackle the challenging question of how evidence can drive change for people and communities in a climate of widespread institutional distrust. We explore the root causes of this erosion of trust and its impact on decision-making processes. Join us as we uncover innovative strategies that can bridge the gap between evidence and action, rebuild tr…

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Justin Milner on the Power of Objective Evidence 25:08

3M ago25:08

25:08

We explore how evidence shapes policy, philanthropy, and learning agendas to help drive social change. We also unpack the challenges changemaking institutions can face when incorporating evidence and evaluation into their processes. And we offer insights into how governments and other institutions can foster more trust with the people and communiti…

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Doug Elmendorf on Evidence in Policymaking and Higher Education 24:54

4M ago24:54

24:54

We explore the use of data and evidence in policy making and higher education. We will hear from Doug Elmendorf, dean of the Harvard Kennedy School, about teaching the next generation. How are educators teaching students about the role of data and evidence in discourse and persuasion? We will also dive into policy areas where Doug sees the most roo…

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LaTosha Brown on the Impact of Evidence in Social Movements 39:17

4M ago39:17

39:17

We examine the unique challenges and opportunities of using evidence to drive change within the context of a social movement, particularly in an era of heightened partisanship and media influence. We explore how evidence can serve as a powerful tool to galvanize social movements, but also the potential pitfalls when facts are obscured by ideologica…

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Rabbi Mayer Twersky: Reflections on Shebud Malchios and Geulah: Past, Present and Future 35:48

4M ago35:48

35:48

April 7, 2024, Young Israel of West Hempstead

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Rav Aryeh Lebowitz: Can We Really Empathize With our Brethren in Israel? If Not, What Can We Do? 36:16

4M ago36:16

36:16

April 7, 2024, Young Israel of West Hempstead

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Heather Hahn on Decoding America's Safety Net 24:00

4M ago24:00

24:00

We are joined by Heather Hahn, associate Vice President for the Urban Institute Center on Labor, Human Services and Population, to discuss the complexities and challenges of safety net programs in the U.S. Heather helps us probe into the history of these programs and the influence of traditional American values on their design. We look at the barri…

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Michael McAfee on Equity in a Multiracial Democracy 30:07

5M ago30:07

30:07

We’re joined by Michael McAfee, President and CEO of PolicyLink, for a wide-ranging conversation on what it means to lead and carry out work that is in service to all people. We discuss the tension between individual worldviews and what evidence shows, especially when pursuing social change that is enduring, scalable, and genuinely centers people m…

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Luke Shaefer on the Legacy of Persistent Poverty in America 28:46

5M ago28:46

28:46

We explore the resurgence of interest in rural communities. We delve into the current state of rural research, uncovering the gaps compared to urban research. We dive into the legacies of the deepest poverty in America and the mechanisms through which it persists. We’ll hear from Luke Shaefer, co-author of a new book, The Injustice of Place: Uncove…

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Cecilia Muñoz on How Evidence Catalyzes Workplace Equity 27:28

6M ago27:28

27:28

We are joined by author and immigration advocate Cecilia Muñoz who served for eight years on President Obama's senior team, including five years leading the White House Domestic Policy Council as an assistant to President Obama. Cecilia opens up about how her experience as a Midwestern Latina shaped her identity, and how she pivoted from working as…

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Stephen Benjamin on Using Local Solutions to Drive National Impact 26:01

6M ago26:01

26:01

We explore the potential of applying locally sourced solutions to address national problems. We examine how research organizations can harness evidence from grassroots initiatives, community-led projects, and local expertise to inform national policies and drive meaningful change. Join us in our conversation with Stephen Benjamin, who served as May…

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Welcome to Evidence in Action 20:36

7M ago20:36

20:36

In the series premiere of the Evidence in Action, Kim and Sarah explore the multifaceted role of evidence, revealing how it can inform and refine policies for better social, economic, and environmental outcomes. We delve into the pivotal uses of evidence in various contexts. We unravel how evidence can be harnessed to detect problems, identify effe…

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Trailer: Evidence in Action 2:33

7M ago2:33

2:33

Welcome to Evidence in Action, a new podcast from the Urban Institute. In this season, co-hosts Sarah Rosen Wartell, President of the Urban Institute and Kimberlyn Leary, Executive Vice President of the Urban Institute, are going to explore the role of evidence and how it can help us to shape policy and achieve better social, economic, and environm…

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Reflections on American Society & the Future of American Jewry - Rav Twersky 33:59

8M ago33:59

33:59

TorahWeb.org Yom Iyun Dec. 24, 2023 Young Israel of Lawrence Cedarhurst

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The Halachos of War: Whom to Draft, Civilians, Hostages, and More - Rav Schachter 46:18

8M ago46:18

46:18

TorahWeb.org Yom Iyun Dec. 24, 2023 Young Israel of Lawrence Cedarhurst

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Rallying for Israel, Part Two - Rav Twersky 22:16

9M ago22:16

22:16

HKB"H put in place a two tiered system of nissim nistarim and natural hishtadlus, as described by the Ramban and Sefer Hachinuch. Can't circumvent it.

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War & Emunah - Rav Twersky 15:30

9M ago15:30

15:30

Torah commands us to act on a natural level, with emunah that HKB"H is poised to perform miracles.

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Our Approach to Civilian Casualties in Gaza - Rav Twersky 44:11

9M ago44:11

44:11

Given on the way to Washington DC Nov. 14 Rally

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Rallying for Israel: The Halachic Perspective - Rav Twersky 8:55

9M ago8:55

8:55

The absolute halachic correctness of attending the Nov. 14 rally.

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The Shattered One's Closeness to Hashem - Rav Twersky 35:45

9M ago35:45

35:45

When an individual's or community's identity is shattered, they have "nothing left" but HKB"H, and come closer to Him.

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Defining the Evil of Chamas and its Supporters - Rav Twersky 8:49

10M ago8:49

8:49

The antisemitic and anti-civilization cabals on college campuses are not interested in truth, but other people in society are, and we should provide them with the truth.

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Not Becoming Desensitized to the Eis Tzara - Rav Twersky 27:13

10M ago27:13

27:13

- Eat on R"H not due to lack of eimas hadin, but despite it. Similarly, one can mostly go about his routine while identifying with the eis tzara in Israel, or r"l because he is becoming detached from it. - We must not slip into a mode in which we've acclimated to the eis tzara and our sense of it fades. If we feel ourselves becoming desensitized, w…

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Intuitive Natural Morality, the Hypocrisy and Evil of Some Reactions to the Massacre in Israel - Rav Twersky 20:35

10M ago20:35

20:35

Intuitive Natural Morality, the Hypocrisy and Evil of Some Reactions to the Massacre in Israel. Our efforts have to be as sustained as those of the Chayalim etc.

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Perspectives on the Massacre: Kiddush Hashem - Rav Twersky 21:05

10M ago21:05

21:05

What is contested in the war is yichud Hashem. Kiddush Hashem & chilul Hashem.

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Why Did Hashem Let the Massacre Happen? - Rav Twersky 19:02

10M ago19:02

19:02

Hamas's savagery. Limits of our understanding. Broader context.

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How Should We React to an Eis Tzara? (Hilchos Ta'aniyos, Perek 1) - Rav Twersky 47:01

10M ago47:01

47:01

the modality of tefillah in an eis tzara; pathways to teshuva; natural and metaphysical causes and remedies

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Religious Faith & Pride in Today's Increasingly Irreligious World - Rav Twersky 41:50

12M ago41:50

41:50

TorahWeb.org Yom Iyun, Sept. 4, 2023, Cong. Bnai Yeshurun, Teaneck, N.J.

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The "Secret Sauce" in Teshuva...and in All Mitzvos! - Rav Schachter 41:44

12M ago41:44

41:44

TorahWeb.org Yom Iyun, Sept. 4, 2023, Cong. Bnai Yeshurun, Teaneck, N.J.

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Dina D'Malchusa Dina: Paying Cash, Traffic Laws, Taxes, Backyard Camps - Rabbi Schachter 44:31

1y ago44:31

44:31

Videos of these shiurim can be found on torahweb.org

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Mesorah and Change: Women Rabbis, Tznius - Rabbi Twersky 36:18

1y ago36:18

36:18

Videos of these shiurim can be found on torahweb.org

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The Role of Eretz Yisroel in Our Lives - Rabbi Twersky 40:22

1y ago40:22

40:22

Videos of these shiurim can be found on torahweb.org

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Shaylas Regarding our Visits and Moves to Eretz Yisroel - Rabbi Schachter 50:33

1y ago50:33

50:33

Videos of these shiurim can be found on torahweb.org

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When Can I Ignore the Rabbi? - Rabbi Schachter 38:14

1y ago38:14

38:14

Videos of these shiurim can be found on torahweb.org

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What Would My Rebbe Say & Do? - Rabbi Lebowitz 37:22

1y ago37:22

37:22

Videos of these shiurim can be found on torahweb.org

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Are There Limits to Love? For Kids? Parent? Spouse? Others? - Rabbi Twersky 34:45

1+ y ago34:45

34:45

Videos of these shiurim can be found on torahweb.org

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Orthodox & Single - Rabbi Lebowitz 34:30

1+ y ago34:30

34:30

Videos of these shiurim can be found on torahweb.org

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The Dos and Don'ts of Shidduchim - Rabbi Schachter 34:03

2y ago34:03

34:03

Videos of these shiurim can be found on torahweb.org

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How Machlokes is Ruining America, and Can Ruin Us or Sustain Us - Rabbi Twersky 35:58

2y ago35:58

35:58

Videos of these shiurim can be found on torahweb.org

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How to Build Vaccine Confidence 24:11

2y ago24:11

24:11

Vaccines work -- but they only work if people get them. How can communities make sure that as many of their residents get vaccinated as possible? Host Justin Milner talks with Urban Institute researcher Leandra Lacy; Luis Garcia, director of technology and analytics at El Buen Samaritano; and Treshika Melvin, advocacy, training, and power building …

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How Community Development Can Promote Equity 26:18

2y ago26:18

26:18

Equitable community engagement and development can seed systems change that supports long-term health and well-being within communities. Host Justin Milner talks with Urban Institute researcher Laudy Aron; Maggie Super Church, vice president for healthy and resilient communities at the Conservation Law Foundation; Vedette Gavin, senior research con…

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Spiritual Resilience In a Crazy World- Rav Lopiansky 50:38

2+ y ago50:38

50:38

Videos of these shiurim can be found on torahweb.org

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Rising Above the Bottom Line: Balancing Financial Gain & Being a Mensch - Rabbi Schachter 26:29

2+ y ago26:29

26:29

Videos of these shiurim can be found on torahweb.org

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How the Safety Net Can Better Serve Young People 23:25

2+ y ago23:25

23:25

All young people need support and a runway to independence to develop into thriving adults. For those without this support, that’s where public safety net programs come in⁠—but the safety net has substantial gaps and barriers that make access challenging for young people. Host Justin Milner talks with Urban researcher Heather Hahn, young people who…

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Where Are We Failing Our Children? What Can We Do About it? - Rabbi Neuburger 35:02

2+ y ago35:02

35:02

Videos of these shiurim can be found on torahweb.org

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Where Are We Failing Our Children? What Can We Do About it? - Rabbi Lebowitz 33:30

2+ y ago33:30

33:30

Videos of these shiurim can be found on torahweb.org

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Policy Lessons from Abroad to Inform Pandemic Recovery 26:44

2+ y ago26:44

26:44

As the nation aims to recover from the pandemic, policymakers have the opportunity to implement policies that build toward a more inclusive, equitable society. Host Justin Milner talks with Urban Institute researcher Kimberly Burrowes; Jon Kher Kaw, senior urban development specialist at the World Bank; Ernesto Falcon, senior legislative counsel at…