Best Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein Podcasts (2024)

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What's next for SA? With Dr Frans Cronje, on elections 2024 and beyond (Dated May 16, 2024) 1:20:21

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On the eve of South Africa’s national elections, Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein had an in-depth conversation with renowned political analyst, Dr Frans Cronje – whose cutting-edge thinktank, the Social Research Foundation, has been running a daily tracking poll that is the go-to place for much of the country’s election analysis. Find out everything…

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Chief Rabbi's prayer at the Union Buildings for the President's inauguration 19 June 2024 4:30

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A recording of the prayer delivered by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein at the inauguration of President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on 19 June 2024. Chief Rabbi Goldstein was among four other national religious leaders, representing the country’s major faith communities, delivering prayers at the ceremony. The inauguration fo…

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Should I accept the invitation to say a prayer at the President's inauguration? (Dated June 19, 2024) 7:37

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I had been feeling conflicted on how to respond to an invitation from the government of national unity to deliver a prayer at the presidential inauguration today. On the one hand, as I have said publicly on this platform, a government of national unity, anchored by the two largest parties in South Africa, the ANC and the DA, has the potential to us…

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SA's historic turning point - support the GNU (Dated June 16, 2024) 4:27

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There are moments in the history of nations which are not merely events – they are historic turning points. The announcement of a government of national unity anchored by the two largest parties in South Africa – the ANC and the DA – has the potential to be such a moment. After 15 years of progress in repairing the ravages of apartheid post-1994, f…

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Post-election future - SA demands leadership (Dated June 4, 2024) 6:28

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This new world of power-sharing can be the dawn of an era of great prosperity and success and happiness for South Africa – provided our politicians show true, principled leadership. Post-elections South Africa is a completely different country. For the first time since the advent of democracy, voters have decided not to give one party – the ANC – a…

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Never again? Biden's betrayal (Dated May 12, 2024) 8:34

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In expressing commitment to “never again”, Western leaders contradict themselves. The only thing that stands between Jews in Israel and another Holocaust is the immense strength of the IDF. By seeking to weaken the IDF, those leaders are placing the Jewish people in mortal danger. In their relentless pressure on the IDF, and in withholding the weap…

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Oct 7 massacres - shiur (Dated Oct 31, 2023) 52:20

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By Chief Rabbi Dr. Warren Goldstein

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Searching for meaning in a post-October 7 Pesach (Dated April 16, 2024) 13:26

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Pesach is our moment to discover meaning in the utter bewilderment and shock that we as Jews have experienced since October 7. The barbaric attacks themselves. The Iranian bombardment. The massive surge in global antisemitism. Israel’s ongoing demonization. The global obsession with the Jewish state. None of it makes rational sense. The very existe…

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Important message to AIPAC leaders in Washington DC (Dated March 20, 2024) 13:07

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I just got back from Washington DC where I met with congressmen and senators, held engagements with media and think tanks, and spoke with key opinion makers and Jewish community leaders. A centerpiece of my mission was to deliver a key opening address at the AIPAC congressional summit, drawing global attention to one of the most unnoticed stories i…

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My diplomatic mission to Israel (Dated Feb 20, 2024) 15:25

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As chief rabbi of South Africa, I undertook a recent diplomatic mission to Israel amidst the hostility of the South African government and a breakdown in communications between the two countries. I met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog and other senior government officials, assuring them of the support of the Jewish community and millions of non-…

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ICJ verdict - Chief Rabbi's call to fight back (Dated Jan 28, 2024) 14:02

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The International Court of Justice has delivered its interim judgment. Even a political body appointed by the United Nations General Assembly, whose members are mainly non-democratic states, couldn’t bring itself to order Israel to ceasefire, but we should not be grateful for that. They had no moral right to order Israel to cease its just war of se…

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Put the UN/ICJ on trial, not Israel (Dated Jan 10, 2024) 12:01

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The United Nations and its institutions have a credibility they do not deserve, and have become a threat to freedom and democracy in the world. Israel’s case before the UN’s International Court of Justice, brought by South Africa, should be used to expose this fact and begin the process of placing clear boundaries on the UN. The UN’s gross bias aga…

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Repent for sins against Israel, Chief Rabbi tells Pope Francis (Dated Dec 19, 2023) 8:56

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In a widely reported conversation with Israel’s President Isaac Herzog, the head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, chastised Israel’s war on Hamas saying it is “forbidden to respond to terror with terror". In comparing Israel’s just war of self-defense to the barbarism of Hamas, Pope Francis repeats the sins of Pope Pius the XII, from the Nazi …

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Forces of Evil And Rising Antisemitism in Ivy League Universities (Dec 10, 2023) 15:42

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It feels like 1938 again. Iran is today’s Nazi Germany. And October 7 is our Kristallnacht. Through its proxy forces Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis, Iran is on a mission to exterminate the Jewish people. And yet the leaders of the world’s elite academic institutions are unable or unwilling to condemn calls for Jewish genocide. Objective standards…

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South Africa’s genocide charge against Israel to the ICJ promotes global antisemitism (Dated Nov 29, 2023) 21:20

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Chief Rabbi Goldstein exposes the defamatory lies of the SA President in referring Israel to the International Criminal Court on charges of genocide. This libel threatens the Jewish State, and Jews around the world. Discover the strict legal and ethical standards upheld by the Israel Defense Forces, debunking allegations of war crimes and genocide.…

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Anti Israel protests across the world (Dated Nov 16, 2023) 11:37

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Across the world, we’ve seen a stark contrast between pro-Israel rallies – prayerful peaceful, compassionate; non-violent, non-hateful, non-threatening, and anti-israel rallies – aggressive and hateful; marred by intimidation and threats. This dichotomy is mirrored in the Israel-Hamas conflict itself and their underlying ideologies. Here’s how.…

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Response to SA President re war in Israel (Dated Oct 15, 2023) 24:31

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In a sweeping address, Chief Rabbi Goldstein confronts what the Israel-Hamas conflict is really about – Iran’s plans to destroy Israel and spread global jihad. Pinpointing how the South African government and those marching against Israel in the world’s capitals are Iran’s “useful idiots”, he addresses multiple issues ranging from jihadi terror in …

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Response to SA President re war in Israel (Dated Oct 15, 2023) 10:08

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Chief Rabbi's speech at the SAZF's Rally for Israel.By Chief Rabbi Dr. Warren Goldstein

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National Prayers for Israel - Chief Rabbi's speech (Dated Oct 10, 2023) 15:17

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An address delivered at a prayer gathering at Yeshiva College in JohannesburgBy Chief Rabbi Dr. Warren Goldstein

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In Memory of the Late Rosh Yeshiva HaRav Azriel Chaim Goldfein zt"l 45:04

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A talk that I gave in tribute to my late Rosh Yeshiva, HaRav HaGaon Rav Azriel Chaim Goldfein zt'"l on his 14th yahrzeit (14 Kislev) - teachings from Chazal that he would emphasize again and again have become etched so clearly into my consciousness that they accompany and guide me every day in whatever it is that I do.…

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Our Search For Meaning | Rosh Hashana 5782 29:48

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5781 has been a year filled with real and unique challenges for all of us. Like all challenges; these ones are pregnant with opportunity. On the eve of Rosh Hashana 5782, I’ve recorded this essay for you that outlines what I believe is the greatest opportunity for us all. Writing it has given me a lot of clarity, direction and hope. I hope that hea…

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Tisha B'Av | What holds a society together? 26:12

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If we want to hold our communities, our families, our society together – it starts with respect, because respect is the foundation of all human interaction.By Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein

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Shavuot: How do we know the Torah is true? In conversation with Rabbi Lawrence Kelemen 45:53

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Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein chats to world-renowned speaker, thinker and author of ‘Permission to Believe’, Rabbi Lawrence Kelemen.

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Purim, prophecy and the dawn of a new era with Rabbi Akiva Tatz 42:09

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Chief Rabbi Goldstein and Rabbi Tatz discuss key ideas on Purim and important lessons that we can take out of the Megillah for the challenging times we are living through

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Purim | Fate or Destiny? 27:41

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What we have all been going through this last year is a deeply 'Purim' experience. Will we respond as people of fate or as people of destiny?

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Goldstein family parsha podcast | Mishpatim 23:14

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Every Sunday night, Gina and I sit down with our children to learn the weekly Torah portion together. Our focus is exploring the big picture. We do this by sharing, debating, arguing as a family, and – most importantly – by listening to each other and making space for every question and opinion around the table. It’s one of the highlights of our we…

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Goldstein family parsha podcast | Yitro 27:27

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Your Feedback please Every Sunday night, Gina and I sit down with our children to learn the weekly Torah portion together. Our focus is exploring the big picture. We do this by sharing, debating, arguing as a family, and – most importantly – by listening to each other and making space for every question and opinion around the table. It’s one of the…

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Bo | What is the value of freedom? 15:19

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Is ours a story of freedom for its own sake? Or is there something else at play? If we look closely we begin to see the real value in freedom that is connected to a deeper purpose.

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Chanukah | Why do we publicise the miracle of Chanukah? 13:48

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Superficially, the struggle between the Maccabees and the ancient Greek Empire looked like a political struggle for freedom, a military fight. But beneath the surface, it really was a struggle of values. The brave Maccabees confronted a world superpower in order to defend our eternal values. And when we light Chanukah candles, we fulfil that same m…

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Vayishlach | What does it mean to love G-d? 12:13

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What does love really mean? It’s a powerful emotion that connects us to the people around us and to G-d, but how do we understand it? Is there a way to analyse it and look at its different dimensions?

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Vayeitze | What does Jacob’s ladder represent? 12:19

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The ladder represents our mandate to bring the Divine values of heaven to earth, and it also shows that G-d is interested in and connected to what is happening here in our world. We fulfil this mandate through fulfilling the mitzvot which bring G-d’s light and wisdom to our world and guide us to form a bond of deep connection with Him.…

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Toldot | Why is self-worth essential to building our character? 13:08

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If we want to live a life that is inspired and righteous, we have to believe in ourselves and our own importance. We have to believe that we are so precious in the eyes of G-d that he would have created the entire universe just for us.

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Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein shlita gathers gedolim to be maspid HaRav Dovid Feinstein zt"l 1:13:29

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Here are incredible words of chizuk and inspiration from, HaGaon HaRav Shmuel Kamenetsky shlita, HaGaon HaRav Dovid Cohen shlita, HaGaon HaRav Sholom Kamenetsky shlita, as well as Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein shlita and ArtScroll President Rabbi Gedaliah Zlotowitz shlita. Listen together with others and t’nu kavod laTorah.…