Beste Bima Podcasts (2025)

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John Spencer, Urban Warfare Expert 56:09

11d ago56:09

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From Boca Raton, Florida, this is Behind the Bima. On this week's episode, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg, Rabbi Philip Moskowitz and Rabbi Josh Broide are joined by Colonel John Spencer, Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute at West Point. In this compelling conversation, John Spencer provides profound insights into the complexities of …

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Shabbat Sermon: Four Questions to Ask at This Year's Seder with Rabbi Mishael Zion 25:08

8d ago25:08

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Rabbi Mishael Zion comes from a Haggadah-filled home: he is co-author of A Night to Remember: The Haggadah of Contemporary Voices (2007) and The Israeli Haggadah (2024), together with his father Noam Zion, who is the author of A Different Night: The Family Participation Haggadah (Hartman, 1997). Mishael was ordained by Yeshivat Chovevei Torah in Ne…

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Shabbat Sermon: Listen, Listen, Listen with Rav Hazzan Aliza Berger 11:52

15d ago11:52

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This week, I was speaking with a member who has been struggling with an intense family situation and was heading into a tense and painful meeting. She was riding in a Lyft. The driver was playing Christian radio quietly in the front. A few minutes before they arrived at their destination, she heard something on the radio that piqued her interest. "…

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Talmud Class: Do Today's Troubling Headlines Belong at Our Seder? 39:46

15d ago39:46

39:46

Shall we invite the troubling headlines—from Israel, Gaza, America, our world—to our seders? Are our seders supposed to be a joyful way to avoid the world (family, friends, songs, children’s skits, plays, games, great food, lots of wine, tasty desserts), or an invitation to engage the world and think out loud together about how we can make it bette…

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Akiva, Jewish Music Superstar 25:13

18d ago25:13

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From Boca Raton, Florida, this is Behind the Bima. This week, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg, Rabbi Josh Broide, and Rabbi Philip Moskowitz are joined by the renowned Israeli singer, Akiva Turgeman. Together, they explore Akiva's rise to fame, his deep personal connection to the music that unites the Jewish people, and his inspiring message of hope and resil…

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Shabbat Sermon: Theology, Community & the Search for the Hiding God with Arnie Eisen, former Chancellor of the Jewish Theological Seminary 31:06

23d ago31:06

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In the Torah God tells us that from time to time God will hide God’s face. This would seem to be such a time. How do we find God in our troubled world together?

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Shabbat Sermon: Counterworld with Rabbi Wes Gardenswartz 17:07

29d ago17:07

17:07

A woman named Jessica Sklar, her husband and their two children were happily living their lives in Pacific Palisades when their house burned down. Since losing all their earthly possessions, they have been wandering in the wilderness. In less than two months, this family has moved five times, from A B & B X5. In the home they used to love, they had…

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Talmud Class: Mahmoud Khalil and the Documentary Hypothesis 37:44

29d ago37:44

37:44

How are we to understand the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil and the stated intent of the federal government to deport him? It is good. He is an Israel hater. Finally the federal government is cracking down on Israel hate and Jew hate that have been running rampant on college campuses, leading to the intimidation and harassment of Jewish students and supp…

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World Zionist Congress Elections Coverage (Part 1) 1:36:40

1M ago1:36:40

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Boca Raton, Florida, this is Behind the Bima. On this week's episode, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg navigates the intricate landscape of the 39th World Zionist Congress. Rabbi Goldberg is joined by five influential voices in the Jewish world: Rabbi Moshe Hauer representing the OIC-Mizrachi Slate, Rabbi Pesach Lerner of Eretz Ha’Kodesh, Rabbi Steve Burg from…

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Zevi Samet, Basketball Star and Yeshiva Bachur 1:05:40

1M ago1:05:40

1:05:40

From Boca Raton, Florida, this is Behind the Bima. On this week’s episode, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg, Rabbi Philip Moskowitz, and Rabbi Josh Broide sit down with the extraordinary Zevi Samet—a dynamic yeshiva bachur and celebrated basketball star whose journey is as inspiring off the court as it is on. Zevi shares his unique story of balancing Torah lea…

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Brotherhood Shabbat Sermon with Yad Chessed Founder Bob Housman 16:25

1M ago16:25

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Robert Housman established Yad Chessed so he could help his neighbors struggling in Boston’s Jewish community. In the early years, he ran it by himself, with help from his wife Sue, as he worked full-time as a computer programmer. He directed Yad Chessed until the summer of 2012 when he became a member of its Board of Directors.…

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Talmud Class: Do We Own It, and if So, What Do We Do About It? 41:16

1M ago41:16

41:16

On Yom Kippur, October 9, 1943, in the middle of the Holocaust, Rabbi Walter Wurzburger gave a sermon at Congregation Chai Odom in Brighton, Massachusetts entitled “The Individual in the Crisis.” He argued that Jews in Greater Boston own moral responsibility for the Holocaust. On the basis of the High Priest’s avodah service, Rabbi Wurzburger offer…

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Rabbi Daniel Kalish, Community Builder and Shaper of Souls 45:10

2M ago45:10

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From Boca Raton, Florida, this is Behind the Bima. On this week's episode, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is joined by Rabbi Daniel Kalisch, the Menahel of the Mesivta of Waterbury. Rabbi Kalish delves into the themes of community legacy, the impact of his father's dedication to Torah, and the importance of connection both within the community and in persona…

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Shabbat Sermon: Sing Your Song with Rav Hazzan Aliza Berger 16:16

2M ago16:16

16:16

In 1992, then 25-year-old Sinéad O'Connor appeared on Saturday Night Live. She was a budding international musical superstar with two chart-topping records to her name. And, unbeknownst to producers, she had decided to use her platform to protest rampant child abuse in the Catholic Church. At the end of her performance, she stared straight into the…

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Talmud Class: Joy and Sorry in Megillat Esther - Is There Room for Both? 48:56

2M ago48:56

48:56

Often music reflects the mood of the time we are in. That is the case with Megillat Esther – but in a surprising way. While we are chanting in a joyous musical mode, reflected in the trope of Purim, we suddenly hear two mournful tunes at several points during the Megillah reading. There are six verses that we sing to this mournful trope, the trope …

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Between Two Worlds: Nancy Gaddy - Season 4, Episode 7 29:41

2M ago29:41

29:41

"Between Two Worlds" (Season 4, Episode 7) welcomes Nancy Gaddy, a performer whose career spans from national theater tours to klezmer music stages. Known for her character "Mrs. Schmaltz" and her latest production "Beyond the Borscht Belt," Gaddy celebrates the evolution of Jewish performance traditions in America. In this conversation, Gaddy shar…

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Rabbi Doron Perez, Grieving Father & Resilient Leader 53:19

2M ago53:19

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From Boca Raton, Florida, this is Behind the Bima. In this week’s episode, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg and Rabbi Josh Broide sit down with Rabbi Doron Perez—a dedicated father, compassionate leader, and a unifying force for our Jewish community. Known for his steadfast role as executive chairman of the Mizrahi World Movement, Rabbi Doron opens his heart a…

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Shabbat Sermon: Meeting our Moment 16:34

2M ago16:34

16:34

Has this ever happened to you? One frigid morning, I grab my warmest jacket. I reach down to zip the zipper and it won’t budge. I pull. I push. I take it apart. I put it back. I pull again. I’m late. I’m from California – I need this coat to zip. Now there are probably more rational things to have done, but I do not do them. I pull with all my stre…

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Talmud Class: If Only 42:11

2M ago42:11

42:11

I was out having a coffee last week with a friend. In our musings about the vagaries of life, the phrase, “If only” come up in conversation. How would our lives be different “if only?” Would they be better? Worse? If only we had done this and not that, or NOT done this or that? Our micro and macro decisions effect not only the trajectory of our liv…

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Ben Shapiro and His Dad on War, Peace, Music, and Everything In Between 45:42

2M ago45:42

45:42

From Boca Raton, Florida, this is Behind the Bima! This week, prepare for a powerful father-and-son duo who’ve made an indelible mark on both the Jewish community and the broader cultural landscape. Join Rabbi Efrem Goldberg as he sits down with the one and only Ben Shapiro and his father, David Shapiro, in an intimate, heartfelt conversation that …

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Shabbat Sermon: Argentinian Jewish Music and the Forgotten Figure of the Temple Days - Asaph with Cantor Elias Rosemberg 16:46

2M ago16:46

16:46

February 8, 2025

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Talmud Class: Simultaneous Song 48:15

2M ago48:15

48:15

What is the greatest miracle in Jewish history? Many would answer it is the one we read about this Shabbat – the splitting of the sea. Rarely, though, do we stop to notice another, perhaps equally astounding, miracle that happened when our ancestors reached the shore – they all broke out into song together. How did this happen? What did it look lik…

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Rabbi Chaim Wolfson 38:07

2M ago38:07

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From Boca Raton, Florida, this is Behind the Bima. On this week's episode, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg and Rabbi Josh Broide are joined by Rabbi Chaim Wolfson, Co-Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivat Hahesder Yerucham. Rabbi Wolfson shares the brave and emotional journey of his yeshiva over the past year and a half, focusing on the sacrifices made by students on the …

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Shabbat Sermon: Braids with Rabbi Michelle Robinson 14:21

2M ago14:21

14:21

February 1, 2025

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Talmud Class: How Quickly We Forget 44:07

2M ago44:07

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There is a fascinating paradox at the core of human experience: we know what is required to live healthy, happy lives and yet, we often make choices that directly contradict our own well-being. This is well-documented. For example, the consequences of smoking cigarettes have been studied intensively, and the results of those studies have been widel…

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Shabbat Sermon: Upon 3 Pillars The Teen’s World Stands with Rabbinic Intern Aaron Berc 7:45

2M ago7:45

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Shimon The Righteous would say that the world stands upon three things: upon Torah, upon Avodah - the Temple Service, and upon G’milut Hasadim - acts of loving kindness. Since I am finishing my fifth month working with the teen community here at Temple Emanuel I thought that I would humbly reflect upon three stories that illustrate these three pill…

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Reshaping Clay: Aviva Pearl Creation and Jael Scott - Season 4, Episode 6 32:51

3M ago32:51

32:51

"Reshaping Clay" (Season 4, Episode 6) brings to the Bimah Aviva Pearl Creation and Jael Scott, the creative forces behind "Clay Mommy," a new play that reimagines the golem myth through a trans lens. Based in NYC, this writer-director duo discusses their production, where traditional Jewish storytelling meets contemporary trans narratives. In this…

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Talmud Class: Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde's "Have Mercy" Speech 41:20

3M ago41:20

41:20

If you have not already done so, please take a couple of moments to watch this clip of the most famous part of Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde’s sermon at a prayer service this past Tuesday, the day after the inauguration, at the Washington National Cathedral. In class we will watch this clip together before our study and conversation. Here are some que…

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Rabbi Yaakov Klein 54:39

3M ago54:39

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From Boca Raton, Florida, this is Behind the Bima. On this week's episode, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is joined by Rabbi Yaakov Klein, a respected author, musician, and lecturer. Recognized for his dedication to sharing the inner light of Torah and Chassidic wisdom, Rabbi Klein discusses his journey and the transformative power of spiritual growth. He de…

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Shabbat Sermon: A Lens for Understanding the Ceasefire and Hostage Deal: The Power of "And" with Rabbi Wes Gardenswartz 40:18

3M ago40:18

40:18

For 469 days, ever since October 7, every morning, and every evening, at our daily minyan, we pray for the IDF, that God should guard and protect Israel’s courageous and heroic soldiers. We pray that God return our hostages safely to their families. We say Mourner’s Kaddish as a community, as part of am Yisrael, for Israel’s fallen soldiers. Occasi…

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Talmud Class: In All of Egypt, Why Were There Only Two People to Stand Up to the Pharaoh? 40:18

3M ago40:18

40:18

This week we begin the Exodus story which offers humanity a one-two punch.First, a cruel new Pharaoh who demonizes a vulnerable and marginalized minority and commands “all his people, saying: Every boy that is born you shall throw into the Nile, but let every girl live.” Exodus 1-22. In other words, baby-killing is state policy. Infanticide is the …

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Rabbi David Aaron 57:48

3M ago57:48

57:48

Rabbi David Aaron is a renowned spiritual educator, author, and speaker dedicated to sharing profound Torah wisdom. He is the founder and dean of Isralight, an international organization committed to inspiring a renaissance in Jewish life. Additionally, Rabbi Aaron serves as the Rosh Yeshiva of Orayta, a dynamic yeshiva located in the Old City of J…

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Shabbat Sermon: May the Memory of Our House Be for a Blessing with Rabbi Wes Gardenswartz 20:21

3M ago20:21

20:21

There is a new form of loss in the world, and it is spreading like wildfire. We know what it is like to lose a person we love. Our mother dies. Our father dies. Our grandparent or sibling or friend dies. There is a Hebrew word for that, and it comes from the Joseph story. After the brothers sold Joseph into slavery, older brother Reuben observes ha…

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Talmud Class: How is it With Your Soul? 36:20

3M ago36:20

36:20

How is it with your soul?In her book on evangelical Christianity, Circle of Hope, Eliza Griswold shares the centrality of that question in helping people understand one another. How is it with your soul?Do I wake up angry and aggrieved, and spend my energy honking the horn, sending flaming emails, taking offense, looking for a fight?Do I wake up fe…

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Rabbi Elchonon Zohn, 46:59

3M ago46:59

46:59

From Boca Raton, Florida, This is Behind the Bima. On this week's episode, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is joined by Rabbi Elchonon Zohn, Founder and President of the National Association of Chevra Kadisha and Director of the Chevra Kadisha of the Vaad Harabonim of Queens. Rabbi Zohn discusses the challenges and responsibilities of his role and explains wh…

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Shabbat Sermon: Happy New Year? with Rabbi Michelle Robinson 17:06

3M ago17:06

17:06

January 4, 2025

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Talmud Class: It's Not What Happens, it's the Story We Tell 34:35

3M ago34:35

34:35

Earlier in the year, Taffy Brodesser-Akner wrote about her father's friend who was kidnapped at knife-point 50 years ago. It was a powerful piece--both for the thoughtful discussion of this original trauma and its impact on her and on her family friend. But the real story wasn't the kidnapping, nor the way the kidnapping re-ignited memories of her …

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Shabbat Sermon: Living Legacy - It's Complicated with Rabbi Wes Gardenswartz 21:35

4M ago21:35

21:35

One of the most magnetic moments drawing us to shul is the observance of a yahrtzeit, the anniversary of our loved one’s passing, which offers us a precious opportunity to show up again for our beloved departed, to say a few words about them, and to recite Kaddish in their memory. Ordinary people who do not show up at shul all that much the rest of…

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Shabbat Sermon: No Finish Line with Rabbi Wes Gardenswartz 18:28

4M ago18:28

18:28

I have a thought experiment for you. In honor of Hanukkah, which begins Wednesday night, find a photograph of you lighting Hanukkah candles with your family from 25 years ago. Take a good long look at that old photo. How does it make you feel? For many of us, it can be complicated.On the one hand, there is a certain wistful beauty to it. Our childr…

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Talmud Class: The All-Powerful Recency Bias - What Have You Done For Me Lately? 23:21

4M ago23:21

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Immediately ahead are seven years of great abundance in all the land of Egypt. After them will come seven years of famine, and all the abundance in the land of Egypt will be forgotten. (Genesis 41: 29-30)Truer words were never spoken. Joseph’s interpretation of how lean years swallow up fat years, how bad times swallow up good times, how seventy ye…

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Shabbat Sermon: This Is No Time For Zealots with Rav Hazzan Aliza Berger 17:24

4M ago17:24

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The volume of outrage in our world has hit a crescendo. All the time I hear questions like, “how can you bear to be around someone who voted like that?!” or “how can you stand working with people who are so anti-Zionist or who are so pro-Israel?” As if people who do not rage against those they disagree with are somehow condoning or supporting evil …

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Talmud Class: What Can We Do About the Ugliness and Hate Revealed by the Cheering of a Man's Murder? 41:28

4M ago41:28

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The murder last week of CEO Brian Thompson on the streets of New York in broad daylight inspired large-scale celebration. The article from the Times and social media posts show delight in his murder; the celebration of his murderer as a hero.What is wrong with us? How could thousands of Americans celebrate murder? There is an ugliness and hate in o…

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Danny Limor 1:16:02

4M ago1:16:02

1:16:02

From Boca Raton, Florida, this is Behind the Bima. On this week's episode, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg, Rabbi Philip Moskowitz and Rabbi Josh Broide are joined by Danny Limor, a legendary Mossad operative. They delve into Danny's exceptional career, exploring his diverse missions, such as bringing Ethiopian Jews to Israel and undercover operations in host…

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Shabbat Sermon: Not Giving Up On with Rabbi Wes Gardenswartz 41:16

4M ago41:16

41:16

On a Tuesday in late October, 2022, Jared Goff, a quarterback for the Detroit Lions, was summoned to a meeting in the office of his coach Dan Campbell. The summons gave Jared Goff a pit in his stomach. He figured he was going to be benched or released—fired. Some version of bad news felt inevitable. Goff had begun his career with the Los Angeles Ra…

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Talmud Class: What is a Good Prayer for an Anxious Time? 41:16

4M ago41:16

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Is everything going to be okay? We live with that question every day.Is everything going to be okay with Israel? December 7, marks 14 months of war, and the situation is still murky, unresolved and painful for all. This week when he was in dialogue with Michelle, Donniel Hartman was real, and real was not upbeat.Is everything going to be okay with …

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Shabbat Sermon: Who Will You Be? with Rabbi Michelle Robinson 14:55

4M ago14:55

14:55

Listen to a fantastic Thanksgiving weekend sermon with Rabbi Michelle Robinson

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We Have To Find Laughter Right Now: Andrew Davies - Season 4, Episode 5 30:18

5M ago30:18

30:18

"We Have To Find Laughter Right Now: Andrew Davies" (Season 4, Episode 5), the newest episode of our season, dropped Wednesday, November 28. We called to the Bimah Andrew Davies, co-founder of The Bible Players, who is based in Philadelphia. Andrew shared his approach to Jewish education through comedy, introducing listeners to "Mitzprov" - a blend…

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Shabbat Sermon: The Healing of the Gila Monster with Rav Hazzan Aliza Berger 12:16

5M ago12:16

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Last week, I came across a fascinating article in the New York Times Magazine. Kim Tingley, in her article “‘Nature’s Swiss Army Knife’: What can we Learn from Venom ?” writes about the incredible potential of highly toxic reptile and insect venom to provide pharmaceutical miracles. It turns out that reptile and inspect venom contains hundreds, eve…

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Talmud Class: Perspective 41:32

5M ago41:32

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Dear friends,There is a fascinating paradox in our Torah reading this week.On the one hand, we've spent these last weeks reading about the trials and tribulations of our ancestors. In our Talmud class, we've discussed how loss, trauma, and pain shape their lives. We've seen how they suffer from dislocation, dashed hopes, and painful interpersonal d…

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Rabbi Judah Mischel 1:04:23

5M ago1:04:23

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From Boca Raton, Florida, this is Behind the Bima. On this week's episode, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is joined by Rabbi Judah Mischel, a passionate advocate for unity and resilience within the Jewish community. Rav Judah is Executive Director of Camp HASC, the Hebrew Academy for Special Children. He is the Mashpiah of OU-NCSY, founder of Tzama Nafshi an…

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