Best Rabbi Evan Podcasts (2024)

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How Can Jewish Learning Transform Our Lives? with Rabbi Laila Haas 44:19

15m ago44:19

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In this episode of Essential Questions, Rabbi Dan Levin talks with Rabbi Laila Haas, who joined Temple Beth El's clergy team in June 2024. They talk about how they both fell in love with Jewish learning, their experiences learning in Israel, what Torah means to them, how they find meaning and purpose in their lives through Judaism, and more.…

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What is Cognitive Dissonance? with Dr. Martin Segel and Dr. Marissa Roecklein 42:48

5d ago42:48

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In this episode of Essential Questions, Rabbi Dan Levin speaks with Dr. Martin Segel and Dr. Marissa Roecklein about cognitive dissonance, or the discomfort that occurs when you hold two conflicting beliefs at the same time. They discuss why it is so hard to recognize within yourself, what enforces it, and tools to combat it.…

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Episode 275 with National Master Mikhail Sher, PhD., Associate Professor of Management at Monmouth University 53:50

1M ago53:50

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In Premier Chess Podcast Episode 275, I converse with National Master Mikhail Sher, PhD., Associate Professor of Management at Monmouth University. Dr. Sher’s main research interests lie in the areas of inventory control and supply chain management. He has a Bachelors of Science from Carnegie Mellon University, Masters of Science from Columbia Univ…

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Episode 274 with Captain Zoe Marks, Director of Overseas Operations at Yatar Israel 20:22

2M ago20:22

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In Episode 274, I have the honor of conversing with Captain Zoe Marks, Director of Overseas Operations at Yatar Israel. Zoe Is A Former IDF Officer (2018-2021) And Active Reservist Who Served With Distinction, In The Etzion Region. Zoe Joined YATAR In September 2023 After Working For Nearly Two Years For El Al Airline Security In JFK And Dubai. She…

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Poison & Antidote - Mossad's Blunder 42:56

2M ago42:56

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Poison & Antidote - Mossad's Blunder - Jun 4, 2024 -By Hoffman, Rabbi Evan

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Episode 273 with Grandmaster Davorin Kuljasevic 46:13

2M ago46:13

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In Episode 273, I have the pleasure of conversing with Davorin Kuljasevic, Grandmaster and FIDE trainer, rated 2539 FIDE. Davorin was born in Zagreb, Croatia and currently lives with his wife International Master Iva Videnova and daugther in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Davorin's career highlights include winning 4th place in World Youth U16 in 2002 and winn…

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Episode 272 with Mark Herschberg, Author of The Career Toolkit and Fractional CTO/CPO 46:54

2M ago46:54

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In Episode 272, I converse with Mark Herschberg, Author of The Career Toolkit: Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You and Fractional CTO/CPO. He has a lot of experience in cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, healthcare, adtech, and marketplaces. He has a Bachelor of Science and Masters Degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technol…

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Episode 271 with Candidate Master Dane Zagar (New Cheating Scandal) 1:06:41

2M ago1:06:41

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In Episode 271, I converse with Candidate Dane Zagar, who won first place in the 2024 Chicago Open U-2100 section, despite dealing with the distractions of his 4th round opponent Stan Halstead being thrown out of the tournament for cheating and escorting his friend to the hospital. Dane is a chess and math tutor and serves as the President of The C…

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Episode 270 With Joshua Pearlman, Personal Injury Attorney in New York. 32:02

3M ago32:02

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In Episode 270, I have the pleasure of conversing with Joshua Pearlman, Personal Injury Attorney in New York. Joshua Pearlman is the Founder of Joshua Perlman & Associates. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from The University of Rhode Island and JD from New York Law School. We speak about the founding of a firm, the litigation process, statua…

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Operation Solomon (1991) 48:15

3M ago48:15

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Operation Solomon (1991) - May 21, 2024 -By Hoffman, Rabbi Evan

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Episode 269 with Mandy Ficara, Founder of Every Last One Rescue 34:02

3M ago34:02

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In Episode 269, I have the pleasure of conversing with Mandy Ficara, Founder of Every Last One Rescue. After a 16-year creative career, Mandy decided this year to drop everything and start a dog rescue non-profit. Mandy has an Associate Degree in Advertising and Marketing Communications from Fashion Institute of Technology and Bachelor Degree in Ap…

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Operation Brothers 49:21

3M ago49:21

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Operation Brothers - May 7, 2024 -By Hoffman, Rabbi Evan

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Episode 268 with Alex Bores, New York State Assemblymember, District 73 43:58

3M ago43:58

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In Episode 268, I have the pleasure of conversing with Alex Bores, New York State Assemblymember, District 73, who I have known most of my life, since we played in a lot of scholastic tournaments. He was a PS 6 teammate of Stefan Botarelli, the younger brother of my Churchill teammate and 246th Podcast Guest Fabio Botarelli, Founder & President of …

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Do You Have 15 Minutes for Spiritual Practice? A Special Passover Episode with Rabbi Debra Robbins 43:37

4M ago43:37

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In this special Passover episode of Essential Questions, Rabbi Dan Levin speaks with Rabbi Debra Robbins, author of New Each Day, which we are using for our Omer practice this year. They discuss ways to incorporate a daily prayer practice into your life, select poems Rabbi Debra Robbins wrote in response to the psalms in New Each Day, and her exper…

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Episode 267 with Ranae Bartlett, US Chess Executive Director 48:44

4M ago48:44

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In Episode 267, I have the pleasure of conversing with Ranae Bartlett, who became US Chess Executive Director last month. She started at US Chess in September 2023 as Director of Operations. Before joining US Chess, Ranae was an Assistant General Counsel for a Fortune 5 company. She served as a local school board member in Madison, Alabama for ten …

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Operation Opera 51:38

4M ago51:38

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Operation Opera - Apr 16, 2024 -By Hoffman, Rabbi Evan

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Operation Wrath of God 48:36

4M ago48:36

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Operation Wrath of God - Mar 19, 2024 -By Hoffman, Rabbi Evan

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Operation Thunderbolt 49:56

5M ago49:56

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Operation Thunderbolt - Apr 2, 2024 -By Hoffman, Rabbi Evan

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Episode 266 with Rabbi Elie Feder PhD and Rabbi Aaron Zimmer, Hosts of Physics to God 1:01:01

5M ago1:01:01

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In Episode 266, I converse with Rabbi Elie Feder PhD and Rabbi Aaron Zimmer, Hosts of Physics to God. Rabbi Elie Feder earned a PhD in mathematics from the CUNY Graduate Center and received Rabbinic ordination from Rabbi Yisrael Chait. Since 2004, Elie has been a mathematics professor at Kingsborough Community College. He has published many papers …

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Episode 265 with Deven Wohlwend, COO of Clear Sky Realty, Inc. 52:48

5M ago52:48

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In Episode 265, I converse with real estate prodigy Deven Wohlwhend, COO of Clear Sky Realty, Inc. From the time he was born, Deven has been going to investment meetings. He began investing he was only 5 years old. By the time he was 7, he started a company and started purchasing real estate. By the time he was 10 years old, he attained his Ohio Pr…

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Episode 264 with Carol Ann Caronia, Author of Strategic Moves: Mind-Building Chess Exercises For Kids 33:42

5M ago33:42

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In Episode 264, I have the pleasure of interviewing Carol Ann Caronia, Author of Strategic Moves: Mind-Building Chess Exercises For Kids. Carol Ann Caronia was born and raised in Brooklyn. A graduate of St. John’s University, she has pursued a vigorous independent course of study in physics, anthropology, archaeology, and history. Carol's career be…

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Egyptian Double Agents(?) 49:54

6M ago49:54

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Egyptian Double Agents(?) - Mar 5, 2024 -By Hoffman, Rabbi Evan

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Boats of Cherbourg 49:48

6M ago49:48

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Boats of Cherbourg - Feb 20, 2024 -By Hoffman, Rabbi Evan

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Episode 263 with Gary Morgenstein, Author and Award-Winning Playwright 40:12

6M ago40:12

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In Episode 264, I converse with Gary Morgenstein, who is the critically acclaimed author of The Dark Depths series (A Mound Over Hell, A Fastball for Freedom, A Dugout to Peace). As an award-winning playwright, his work includes A Black and White Cookie, A Tomato Can’t Grow in the Bronx, Dancing on Glass, and Walking Charlie. Morgenstein’s work has…

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Episode 262 with Rabbi Yisroel Bernath, AKA the Love Rabbi 38:38

6M ago38:38

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In Episode 262, I converse with Rabbi Yisroel Bernath, the spiritual director at Chabad of NDG and the Jewish Chaplain at Concordia University. He received his BA and Rabbinical Ordination from the Central Yeshivas Tomchei Temimim in Brooklyn, NY, and his MA in Hebrew Letters from the Yeshiva Gedolah Rabbinical College of Greater Miami. He has exte…

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How Can We Learn to Sanctify Time? with Rabbi Dalia Marx 51:52

6M ago51:52

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In this episode of Essential Questions, Rabbi Dan Levin speaks with Rabbi Dalia Marx about how to sanctify time. They talk about rituals and their role in enriching spiritual encounters, how to remove barriers to spirituality, what Shabbat and other holy days look like during a time of war in Israel, and more. Read Rabbi Dalia Marx's book: From Tim…

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The Assassination of Herbert Cukurs: Butcher of Latvia 55:02

6M ago55:02

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The Assassination of Herbert Cukurs: Butcher of Latvia - Feb 6, 2024 -By Hoffman, Rabbi Evan

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How Do We Best Parent Our Children in Youth Sports? with Dr. Andrea Corn and Randy Nathan 52:10

7M ago52:10

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In today’s episode, Rabbi Dan Levin speaks with Dr. Andrea Corn and Randy Nathan about youth sports. They discuss the different physical, social, and leadership benefits they see for children involved in youth sports, how to handle winning and losing, the balance between youth sports and other obligations, and more.…

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Origin of Kaddish d'Rabanan 29:57

7M ago29:57

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Origin of Kaddish d'Rabanan - Jan 28, 2024 -By Hoffman, Rabbi Evan

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German Scientists and the Egyptian Rocket Program 53:01

7M ago53:01

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German Scientists and the Egyptian Rocket Program - Jan 23, 2024 -By Hoffman, Rabbi Evan

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Episode 261 with Phil Copulsky CFA, Director - Private Capital at Westmount Realty Capital, LLC 44:31

7M ago44:31

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In Episode 261, I converse with Phil Copulsky CFA, Director - Private Capital at Westmount Realty Capital, LLC. The private capital team is responsible for raising equity capital for Westmount's commercial real estate investments across industrial, multifamily, and office. Investors include institutional equity partners, RIAs, fee only financial pl…

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What Is It Like To Serve In The IDF Reserves? with Major Noam Goldberg, Major Ori Sobovitz, Lieutenant Lia Behiri and Captain Eitan Brown 51:37

7M ago51:37

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In this episode of Essential Questions, Cantorial Soloist Michelle Auslander Cohen interviews four current members of the IDF Reserves. Join us as we bear witness to the experiences of the brave Israeli soldiers currently stationed in the North. Hear their incredible stories and find out what we can do to support them. Our guests include: Major Noa…

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What Is It Like To Be In Israel? with Rabbi Elana Rabishaw 57:22

7M ago57:22

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In this episode of Essential Questions, Rabbi Dan Levin speaks with Rabbi Elana Rabishaw about their recent trips to Israel amid the ongoing war with Hamas, as well as their past experiences with Israel that are meaningful to them.By Temple Beth El of Boca Raton

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Where is Yossele? 1:01:31

7M ago1:01:31

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Where is Yossele? - Jan 9, 2024 - Kidnapping of Yossele SchumacherBy Hoffman, Rabbi Evan

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The Challenge of Capturing Adolf Eichmann 1:08:32

7M ago1:08:32

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The Challenge of Capturing Adolf Eichmann - Jan 3, 2024 -By Hoffman, Rabbi Evan

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What is Sacred Aging? with Rabbi Richard Address 51:00

8M ago51:00

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In this episode of Essential Questions, Rabbi Dan Levin speaks with Rabbi Richard Address, the founder and director of JewishSacredAging.com. They define the concept of Sacred Aging and discuss what makes something sacred, how you can live life so it has meaning, and the importance of a legacy.By Temple Beth El of Boca Raton

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Conversations from Israel - What Does it Mean to Bear Witness? with Dana Dvorin, Liat Fishman Lenny and Ira Fuchs 53:02

8M ago53:02

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In this episode of Essential Questions, Rabbi Dan Levin talks about the experience and importance of telling stories with some of the creative team behind Israeli podcast Rays of Light: Dana Dvorin, Liat Fishman Lenny and Ira Fuchs. Their podcast captures the stories of women who survived the attacks of October 7, and shares them through the voices…

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Re-Release: Do I Need to Believe in God? with Rabbi Dr. David Ellenson 42:19

8M ago42:19

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On Thursday, December 7, the Jewish world lost one of the great leaders and scholars of our generation, Rabbi Dr. David Ellenson, past president and chancellor of the Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion; and teacher, rabbi, mentor, and role model of Rabbi Dan Levin. Today, in his memory, we are re-releasing an episode of Essential Q…

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The Impact of the Nuclear Option on Israel's Conventional Wars 58:09

8M ago58:09

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The Impact of the Nuclear Option on Israel's Conventional Wars - Dec 12, 2023 -By Hoffman, Rabbi Evan

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Episode 260 with Paige Arnof-Fenn, Founder & CEO at Mavens & Moguls 50:56

8M ago50:56

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In Episode 260, I have the pleasure of conversing with Paige Arnof-Fenn, Founder & CEO at Mavens & Moguls. Paige loves building great brands! She was the first VP Marketing/CMO at Zipcar (now Avis), VP of Marketing at Inc.com (sold to Bertelsmann) and the first SVP of Marketing at Launch Media (went public & later sold to Yahoo). She is a popular k…

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How Do We Create Human Connections That Transcend Cultural Differences? with Jessica Keith 45:01

8M ago45:01

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In this episode of Essential Questions, Rabbi Dan Levin speaks with Jessica Keith, author of Saying Inshallah with Chutzpah, about her experience working at the Kuwaiti Consulate in Los Angeles. They discuss different cultural contexts for "normal," how learning isn't always comfortable, and about different experiences of intolerance.…

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What is the Future of Democracy? with Michael Abramowitz, President of Freedom House 39:07

9M ago39:07

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In this episode of Essential Questions, Rabbi Dan Levin speaks with Michael Abramowitz, president of Freedom House, a non-partisan voice dedicated to supporting democracy. They talk about the importance of journalism, what it takes for a democracy to work, and how increasing technologies affect the future of democracies today.…

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Israel's Path to Nuclear Weapons 59:43

9M ago59:43

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Israel's Path to Nuclear Weapons - Nov 28, 2023 -By Hoffman, Rabbi Evan

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How Do You Raise a Child? with Yehuda Kohn 43:40

9M ago43:40

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In this episode of Essential Questions, Rabbi Dan Levin speaks with Yehuda Kohn, the father and spirit of Bet Elazraki, a chlidren's home in Israel to over 200 children ages 6-18. They talk about what it means to be a parent, different ways to show love for your children, and common struggles parents face in a Jewish context.…

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Traitors, Double Agents, and the Mossad's 1950s Growing Pains 53:13

9M ago53:13

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Traitors, Double Agents, and the Mossad's 1950s Growing Pains - Nov 21, 2023 -By Hoffman, Rabbi Evan

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The Birth of the Shin Bet and Mossad 55:39

9M ago55:39

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The Birth of the Shin Bet and Mossad - Oct 31, 2023 -By Hoffman, Rabbi Evan

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Intro to Israel's Clandestine Activities 57:37

9M ago57:37

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Intro to Israel's Clandestine Activities - Oct 17, 2023 -By Hoffman, Rabbi Evan

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What Does Judaism Need to do to Respond to the Digital Age? With Rabbi Dr. Danny Schiff 53:52

9M ago53:52

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In this episode of Essential Questions, Rabbi Dan Levin talks with Rabbi Dr. Danny Schiff about how Judaism responds to the digital age. They discuss responses to the war between Israel and Hamas on social media, how Reform and Conservative Judaism treats new technologies, and how connections to others online compares to in person.…

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Special Episode: Responding to the War in Israel with Rabbi Greg Weisman, Professor Simon Barak and Dana Gavish-Fridman from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev 56:05

9M ago56:05

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If you missed last week's webinar, you can now listen to the conversation between with faculty members from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Professor Simon Barak and Dana Gavish-Fridman, and Rabbi Greg Weisman. Ben-Gurion University of the Negev sits 25 miles from the border with Gaza and was significantly impacted by the October 7 terrorist att…