Best Living Lchaim Podcasts (2024)

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Epis 149 - Beware The Wrath of the Israeli Chickens! 49:05

1h ago49:05

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Hezbollah finally retaliated, but not before Israel could preemptively strike a huge number of their missile launchers. Still, the retaliation did come, and the major victims were many. And they were chickens. Actual chickens. In good news the IDF rescued another hostage that they found alone and gaunt in a terror tunnel, and he is recovering nicel…

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Why Is Jewish Tuition So Expensive?! A School Director Opens Up 1:22:32

1h ago1:22:32

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I'm nervous to do an episode on tuition at Jewish schools and Yeshivos. It's always a loaded topic with questions and voice notes flying into my phone from passionate parents and school reps. Hopefully, this conversation with Mrs. Ahuvah Heyman, a school director of a girls' school with over 500 students, is helpful and enlightening. Mrs. Heyman ca…

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Isaac Fogel: A Hasidic Boy’s Search For Identity That Brought Him Back Home 1:08:50

41m ago1:08:50

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Yitzchak/Isaac Fogel grew up deep in Williamsburg in the Satmar community. He went after to a place where he thought he could find his voice - after that didn't work out. He discovered R' Beri Weber's yeshiva which had an incredible impact on him, went to Israel and truly found himself. Isaac Fogel's business here: https://www.lussofinejewels.com/ …

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Epis 148 - Vladimir Putin: Salesman Extraordinaire 1:04:07

3h ago1:04:07

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President. Dictator. Farmer. Salesman. Yes, we're talking about Vladimir Putin, and after hearing about the latest deal he made, you'll agree that he must seriously be one of the best salesmen in the world! In Israel news, the north is heating up, and six hostages remains were bh recovered as the world continues to await any potential response from…

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Dave Ramsey’s Step-By-Step Instructions to Building Wealth (and the Mistakes to Avoid) 50:50

1h ago50:50

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Psst, do you want to build wealth? Who doesn’t? But what steps do you need to take to accumulate money? What common mistakes do people make that cause them to fall behind? We visited Dave Ramsey in his studio in Franklin, Tennessee to explore his famous Baby Steps and how millionaires are made. We hit him with some awesome questions throughout our …

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Special - The End of Days and Sefer Ovadia With Jake Turx 1:58:52

2h ago1:58:52

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Sefer Ovadia. A seemingly simple, one chapter prophecy that many read as a Haftorah but few really attempt to understand. In this special epis, Jake Turx, Senior White House Correspondent for Ami Magazine takes us through his journey as he attempted to shed light on the deeper and hidden meanings behind Sefer Ovadia, and he attempts to answer: was …

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Devorah Goldstein (The Bamboo Cradle): From Abandoned in China to Embracing Orthodox Judaism (My Remarkable Adoption Story) 1:27:02

24m ago1:27:02

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A little Chines baby was abandoned in the train station. A young Jewish couple struggling to start a family found her, adopted her and raised her as her own. This led them to explore Orthodox Judaism and the rest is history. Devorah Goldstein IS the baby that was in The Bamboo Cradle. This is her story. Get Devorah to speak in your community: Devor…

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Epis 146 - Iran In The Crosshairs! 56:02

14d ago56:02

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As we pass Tisha B'av, unfortunately Mashiach hasn't shown himself, but keep the faith Klal Yisroel! Iran has been quite busy, whether threatening Israel, interfering with the elections, or just having their proxies terrorize the world. We tackle it all, as well as all of the latest updates from Israel. Of course we give all of the important electi…

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Inside "Akiva Nichamtanu" with Baruch Levine 11:03

4d ago11:03

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Song: Akiva Nichamtanu Sung by Baruch Levine Inspiration by Baruch Levine As we stand here right after Tisha B'av, we can't help but wonder if this will actually be the last Tisha B'av. Every year we yearn and try to better ourselves with the hope that Hashem will bring us out of this galus, but then Tisha B'av comes again and we're left asking our…

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We'll be back tomorrow + Coming Soon to KC! 1:47

41m ago1:47

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Don't make that face! We had to fast and mourn too! Never fear, we'll be back tomorrow iy"h with an all new Epis. In the meantime, check out this clip from our Special, dropping THIS MOTSAI SHABBOS! Help us continue creating content! Visit http://www.buymesomeherring.com We have a call-in number where you can hear the cast! Tell your friends and fa…

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Devorie Kreiman: Losing 5 Children But Never Giving Up 1:07:22

3d ago1:07:22

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Devorie Kreiman & her husband thought their challenges were over after losing their 4th baby. Just weeks away from their son, Yossi’s wedding, tragedy struck again and he suddenly drowned. Heartbroken, confused and unsure - they put themselves together and mustered the courage to continue on. Read Devorie’s excellent & very uplifting book here: htt…

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Epis 145 - Israel Wins At The Olympics! 1:08:51

6d ago1:08:51

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It has been a tense week as Klal Yisrael awaits a potential response from Iran, and we remain on edge as Tisha B'av approaches. Still, we can still get a sense of pride when Israel, a tiny little country with a tiny population, pulls ahead of tens of Arab countries in medal count! In addition to the Olympics coverage, we talk about the major news o…

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Special - The Ultimate Respect For Klal Yisrael - A Conversation With R Yossi Landau 1:12:03

10d ago1:12:03

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There are those special people in the world whose work is literally Chessed Shel Emmes - and the work of R Yossi Landau is one of those people. Managing Zaka in the South could never have prepared him for the experience of October 7th. In this episode we have a heart-to-heart conversation about his experience, the aftermath and the hopes for the fu…

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Estelle Levitas: Why I Became Shomer Shabbos at 90 Years Old 47:12

25d ago47:12

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At the young age of 90, Estelle decided to become Shabbos observant. Her ability to constantly grow is incredible. She's adorable and you'll see why we adopted her as our new Bubbi. Another epic grandma here: https://youtu.be/vzrFk9RnkE0?si=ROPyCrlacbmwPApT ✬ SPONSOR OF THIS EPISODE ✬ ► Twillory: Your Summer Wardrobe is Here Get $18 OFF your order.…

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SPECIAL EPISODE: Sapir Cohen: I Was Kidnapped by Hamas on October 7th & Survived Gaza 29:43

12d ago29:43

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Sapir Cohen and her boyfriend Sasha were kidnapped on October 7th. Today, Sasha is still in captivity. Sapir was brought by terrorists into Gaza on a motorcycle, brought to the tunnels and was living the unimaginable. Although she wasn't a very religious person, she found herself praying and saw a few miracles occur. She was kidnapped for 55 days a…

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Epis 144 - Ok Enemies of Israel - Who's Next?? 1:17:33

13d ago1:17:33

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Trying to stay ahead of the news here at KC has not been easy. In this week's episode just when we thought we covered the major stuff - boom - Haniyeh is assassinated and we have to do an emergency Zoom to cover it! But we do it for you, our listeners and we know you appreciate it. In addition to the latest Israel news this week covers Bibi's visit…

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Buying vs. Leasing Cars in 2024 | What No One Tells You 1:03:46

25d ago1:03:46

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Yossi Levi, aka Car Dealership Guy, knows more about cars and the auto market than anyone I know. He shared insider secrets and guidance if you're thinking about purchasing, leasing or selling a car. There's even goodies in here on maintenance. Which car to go after? Which car to stay away from? Are electric vehicles the way to go? What practical a…

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Ozzie & Rachel Burnham: Remarkable Journey from Heartbreak to Happiness (Unbelievable Marriage Story) 1:08:43

20d ago1:08:43

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Within a week of Ozzie's wedding, he realized his life would never be the same. For 10 years following, his wife battled a terrible disease and sadly passed away. Meanwhile, Rachel was dating and trying to find her match for over 14 years. A wild set of events led them to find each other. Their dating was anything but conventional. 11 years later a…

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Epis 143 - The Orange Man Takes On The Cackler 59:53

1M ago59:53

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The news is literally moving too fast to keep up, but we're here to make sure you don't miss all of the important stuff. Coming right off of the attempted assassination, President Joe Biden suspended his re-election campaign and endorsed VP Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination. We analyze, play the clips and give our usual commentary. Also h…

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Inside "Yidden" With Chaim Ghoori 10:10

23d ago10:10

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Song: Yidden Sung by Chaim Ghoori & Mendy Worch Inspiration by Chaim Ghoori Over the last year we have seen an incredible amount of ahavas yisroel. When we are able to put our differences aside and look deeper into another Yid, we will find someone who is so precious and so pure. Rarely a song comes out and shines this light on every Yid the way th…

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Epis 142 - That Time We Hijacked The Living L'Chaim Studios (With Eli and Yaakov Langer) 1:41:51

24d ago1:41:51

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Well they tried to have us forcefully removed but short of calling the cops, once we got in we weren't going to leave - at least not without taking their Youtube congratulatory plaque. Eli and Yaakov Langer from Living L'chaim have transformed the online Jewish world with their podcasts, among them Inspiration for the Nation and Kosher Money, but t…

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R’ Yitzchak Breitowitz: Answering the World’s Most Interesting Questions 1:03:07

25d ago1:03:07

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Rabbi Dr. Yitzchak Breitowitz is a distinguished scholar and respected rabbinic authority. He holds a Juris Doctor degree from Harvard Law School and served as a Professor of Law at the University of Maryland. After making aliyah, Rabbi Breitowitz became a senior lecturer at Yeshivat Ohr Somayach in Jerusalem, where he is known for his profound ins…

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Epis 141 - Extreme Shul Raffle Prizes - With Nidal Ghaneem 1:16:57

1M ago1:16:57

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As the country continues to reel from the attempted assassination of President Trump, we decided that with all of the theories and facts swirling about, our best bet to making sense of it all was to bring back our friend, ex-Secret Service commander, sniper and special forces member, Nidal Ghaneem. Nidal's goes in depth on the cascading failures th…

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90% of People Can Make More Money Using Her Advice 53:23

28d ago53:23

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It's not every day you hear from someone helping people make thousands... no, tens of thousands... maybe even hundreds of thousands of dollars more per year. This is that episode. Its potential to impact families and multiple generations is immense with 90% of workers in the U.S. being employed by someone else. A few days before October 7th, 2023, …

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SPECIAL - The Photo of the Decade 17:33

1M ago17:33

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Coming via Zoom to cover the assassination attempt against former President Trump. Help us continue creating content! Visit http://www.buymesomeherring.com Support Our Brothers and Sisters! One Israel Fund - https://oneisraelfund.org/ United Hatzalah - https://israelrescue.org/donate/ Friends of the IDF - https://www.fidf.org/ We have a call-in num…

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Senai Guedalia: My Newlywed Husband Died Saving Others 51:53

1M ago51:53

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At 23, Senai lost her husband, Yosef, on October 7th. Yosef was killed heroically saving civilian lives with his IDF unit, Duvdevan. Despite her loss, Senai continues to honor Yosef's memory by doing good in the world, as he always did. She lives fully, with no regrets, and remains committed to Israel as her forever home. Senai's unwavering belief …

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Epis 140 - The Jewish Exodus From France 48:49

1M ago48:49

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Just when you thought maybe, just maybe things were getting better for Jews worldwide, the French far-left has won the most seats in their recent election bringing with it more anti-Semitism and anti-Israel sentiment and potential governance. Never fear! KC is here to get you through it all with a smile. Covering the latest in Joe Biden's continued…

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R' Yossi Kulek: The Untold Story of a Black Jew Saved by the Lubavitcher Rebbe 1:04:38

1M ago1:04:38

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In 1976, a little baby was born to a Jewish mother and her black boyfriend. Their relationship quickly spiraled and the young Jewish mom found herself trying to fugure her life out. She was introduced to Chabad and the Lubavitcher Rebbe. The little boy grew up feeling different. But everything changed after he spent time with the Rebbe. Today, Rabb…

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Epis 139 - Don't Worry, Biden's Got It All Under Control! 58:28

1M ago58:28

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We're back in the studio just in time to cover the most shocking, disturbing and worrying presidential debate possibly in American history. In this episode we go through the good, the bad and the "wait.. what just happened" moments. Also covered are Bowman's defeat, Omar's dual loyalty, and the rest of the major political news. Of course, Israel co…

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Rabbi & Rebbetzin Tzvi Kushlefsky: Becoming a Father at 88-Year's Old 39:50

2M ago39:50

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Rabbi Tzvi Kushlefsky, a respected rosh yeshiva based in Jerusalem, joyfully welcomed his firstborn son into the world this March at the age of 88. Rabbi Kushlefsky experienced the sorrow of becoming a widower at 82, having never had children with his first wife. He remarried six years later to Mrs. Rochel Daniella, an American woman aged 50 at the…

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Epis 138 - Don't Drink The Pepsi!! 44:40

2M ago44:40

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And at the blink of an eye, it's summertime again and it's HOT here in the US Northeast! Still, neither heat, nor sleet, nor snow nor traveling can keep our dedicated hosts down. This week's episode comes via Zoom (since one of our hosts are traveling.) We cover this week the Gallant visit to the US, US policy towards Israel and the ongoing war in …

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Money Expert Brilliantly Exposes The American Finance Trap 1:07:57

2M ago1:07:57

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Meet Igor Meystelman, a debt specialist who gives us an inside look into the world of debt. He uncovers the real truth behind credit cards like you've never heard before and shares eye-opening stories about the debt people are facing behind closed doors. He was so eloquent and quite a few of the things he shares will really open your mind. To conta…

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Yechiel Bruck: The Unbreakable Man Who Refuses to Die (4 Kidneys, 2 Heart Attacks, 2 Strokes) 54:59

2M ago54:59

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Yechiel Bruck is the epitome of resilience. Despite facing immense medical challenges—four kidney transplants, two heart attacks, two mini-strokes, and septic shock—he never gives up. His determination to live a happy life is truly moving. ✬ SPONSOR OF THIS EPISODE ✬ ► Money Tip of the Week: Got Points? Get PEYD! It's time to fill your pocket with …

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Epis 137 - Spotting A Jewish Shabbos Goy 56:53

2M ago56:53

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It's been a long two weeks and the pressure to cover all of the stories is REAL! First as usual we tackle the latest from the war in Gaza as well as the general fallout around the world from the ongoing situation. Also, news from the Jewish world including the Adirei Hatorah event, and calling out the anti-Semites wherever they are. Additionally, w…

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Rebbe Avraham Goldstein: Leaving Puerto Rico to Become a Chasidishe Yid 1:14:46

2M ago1:14:46

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At 14, he decided that the Church and his life in Puerto Rico was not for him. He kept on hearing about the Jews in New York from his mother so he decided to investigate. Today, Avraham Goldstein is the Rebbe of his community of converts in Scranton and he is a Puppa Chasid. ✬ SPONSOR OF THIS EPISODE ✬ ► BitBean: Industry Leading Enterprise Softwar…

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SPECIAL - RESCUED!! 29:25

2M ago29:25

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We waited on Shabbos, holding our breath, to find out if the rumors were true. Israel made a daring rescue operation and successfully rescued four hostages! We'll go over the details, the fallout and the media spin while thanking Hakadosh Baruch Hu for the amazing news! Help us continue creating content! Visit http://www.buymesomeherring.com Suppor…

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Chanie Apfelbaum (Busy in Brooklyn): Turning Heartache into Healing Through Kosher Cuisine 1:16:02

3M ago1:16:02

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Chanie Apfelbaum, the creator of "Busy in Brooklyn," is a renowned kosher food blogger based in Brooklyn, New York. Her life changed dramatically when her brother was tragically murdered on a New York highway. As a single mom, Chanie turned to cooking as a source of healing and purpose. Her blog shares modern, approachable kosher recipes that cater…

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Epis 136 - Game Over For Trump?? 1:00:22

2M ago1:00:22

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It was the verdict heard throughout the world: Donald Trump guilty on 34 counts! But 34 counts.. of what?? Before the Trump haters start to celebrate it needs to be asked: what exactly was the crime, and with a whole slew of unprecedented rulings and rule changes, we ask the question: is this verdict actually a good precedent for the country? Also …

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How Are People Affording Homes in 2024?! [Breaking Down The Real Numbers] 1:02:23

3M ago1:02:23

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Have you ever wondered how many people get financial help from their parents when purchasing a home? What mistakes do people make when it comes to buying or selling a home? What should people know about interest rates? What are strategies for building wealth through real estate? We spoke with Yael Ishakis, a loan officer with FM Home Loans, who dro…

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Inside "Tefillas HaShlah" With Yitzy Waldner 15:45

2M ago15:45

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Song: Tefillas HaShlah Composed by: Yitzy Waldner Sung by: Yitzy Waldner & Yaakov Shwekey Inspiration by: Yitzy Waldner Erev Rosh Chodesh Sivan is a special day to daven for the spiritual success of our precious children. Written by the Shlah Hakadosh, Rav Yeshaya Halevi Ish Horowitz, over 400 years ago, this tefilla speaks of the yearning and hope…

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Tehila Bollag: The Beauty I Found Converting to Judaism 1:01:40

3M ago1:01:40

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Tehila Bollag was born in Poland to a Christian family. After they moved to Chicago she started to drift away from her religion. Until she stumbled upon Judaism. This is her story. You can follow Tehilla here: IG: https://www.instagram.com/tehillatehillaa/?hl=en ✬ SPONSOR OF THIS EPISODE ✬ ► TorahMates: Only 30 Minutes a Week to Change Their Life C…

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Epis 135 - The Amazing Footwear of Hamas Commandos 1:00:03

3M ago1:00:03

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As Jews worldwide celebrated Lag B'omer, war in Gaza raged on. Israel finally entered Rafah, while the rest of the world continues to condemn them and call for a ceasefire, and a de facto win for Hamas. But never fear listeners: a note from one of the Gedolei Yisroel clues us in on the real support the IDF receives! This week brings back (finally!)…

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Shabbos Kestenbaum: The Student at Harvard Suing Them for Anti-Semitism 54:43

3M ago54:43

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Shabbos Kestenbaum is a graduate student at Harvard Divinity School and the lead plaintiff against Harvard University alleging pervasive and systemic antisemitism. He's spoken to congress and been extremely brave calling out the blatant hatred for the Jewish people on campus. You can follow his journey here IG: https://www.instagram.com/shabboskest…

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Epis 134 - The Life and Times of Cmdr. Eli Copter 1:09:43

3M ago1:09:43

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There are times where the news is slow, and there are times where it seems like it's never-ending. Both present their challenges to podcasts like ours. NOT THIS TIME!! The news is literally writing our show for us! We can sit back and watch newscasters talk about Eli Copter, and Congresspeople talking to each other like they're on the street gettin…

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