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The Avrum Rosensweig Show is a unique and intimate schmooze-fest with celebrity host, Avrum Rosensweig, who draws out secrets, dreams and inner most thoughts of plumbers, food servers, crossing guards, stars, celebrities and more. Nowadays, since the October 7th terrorist attack on southern Israel, Avrum is concentrating on Israel, and individuals who have a story to tell of courage and bravery about the days of the war.
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💠 This unflinching podcast - 'Rwanda's Reckoning', plunges into the heart-wrenching and challenging encounters between survivors and perpetrators of the 1994 Rwandan Genocide against the Tutsis, a 100-day massacre from April 7 to July 19 that claimed up to one-million lives. These interviews, with two of the victims and two of the perpetrators, del…
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💠 This unflinching podcast - 'Rwanda's Reckoning', plunges into the heart-wrenching and challenging encounters between survivors and perpetrators of the 1994 Rwandan Genocide against the Tutsis, a 100-day massacre from April 7 to July 19 that claimed up to one-million lives. These interviews, with two of the victims and two of the perpetrators, del…
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Welcome to 'The Avrum Rosensweig Show', and our series, 'PARSHA & PROSE' with RABBI SHLOMO GEMARA, where we dive into the timeless wisdom of the Torah, weaving its teachings with insights from literature, culture, and human experience. In this episode, we explore the Torah portion Tazria-Metzora (Leviticus 12:1–15:33) through the lens of William Sh…
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Welcome to 'The Avrum Rosensweig Show', and our series, 'PARSHA & PROSE' with RABBI SHLOMO GEMARA, where we dive into the timeless wisdom of the Torah, weaving its teachings with insights from literature, culture, and human experience. In this episode, we explore the Torah portion Tazria-Metzora (Leviticus 12:1–15:33) through the lens of William Sh…
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Welcome to 'The Avrum Rosensweig Show', where we dive deep into the art and soul of acting. Today, we’re honored to sit down with the legendary Ivana Chubbuck, a world-renowned acting teacher whose transformative Chubbuck Technique has empowered countless performers to tap into their deepest emotions and deliver unforgettable performances. From Hol…
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Welcome to 'The Avrum Rosensweig Show', where we dive deep into the art and soul of acting. Today, we’re honored to sit down with the legendary Ivana Chubbuck, a world-renowned acting teacher whose transformative Chubbuck Technique has empowered countless performers to tap into their deepest emotions and deliver unforgettable performances. From Hol…
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Please, view/listen to this very compelling episode of PARSHA & PROSE with RABBI SHLOMO GEMARA. Here you will learn how Rabbi Gemara ties the Torah portion Shmini (Leviticus 9:1–11:47), with its narrative of the Tabernacle’s inauguration, the tragic deaths of Nadav and Avihu, and the laws of kashrut, into Viktor Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning, w…
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Please, view/listen to this very compelling episode of PARSHA & PROSE with RABBI SHLOMO GEMARA. Here you will learn how Rabbi Gemara ties the Torah portion Shmini (Leviticus 9:1–11:47), with its narrative of the Tabernacle’s inauguration, the tragic deaths of Nadav and Avihu, and the laws of kashrut, into Viktor Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning, w…
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This episode contains descriptions of sexual violence, physical abuse, and trauma. It is not suitable for children. But it is necessary listening — for anyone who wants to understand what it means to survive… and to speak out. Today, you’ll hear the voice of a woman who refused to stay silent — even when the world around her demanded it. 💠 Rivky St…
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This episode contains descriptions of sexual violence, physical abuse, and trauma. It is not suitable for children. But it is necessary listening — for anyone who wants to understand what it means to survive… and to speak out. Today, you’ll hear the voice of a woman who refused to stay silent — even when the world around her demanded it. 💠 Rivky St…
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In this special, Rabbi Shlomo Gemara, Torah scholar, talks with Avrum Rosensweig about how the Torah defines leadership and the requirements of someone who represents a nation. The Rabbi speaks about President Donald Trumps commitment to the Jewish people and Israel and how that stands in the forefront of his support of him. Whether you are a suppo…
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In this special, Rabbi Shlomo Gemara, Torah scholar, talks with Avrum Rosensweig about how the Torah defines leadership and the requirements of someone who represents a nation. The Rabbi speaks about President Donald Trumps commitment to the Jewish people and Israel and how that stands in the forefront of his support of him. Whether you are a suppo…
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Listen/Watch this episode of 'The Avrum Rosensweig Show' with Brett Berns who schmoozes about his father, a world renowned songwriter and producers in the sixties who worked with Ronald Isley, Ben E. King, Solomon Burke, Van Morrison, Keith Richards and Paul McCartnery - all of whom are in Brett's documentary about his dad. Brett talks openly and a…
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Listen/Watch this episode of 'The Avrum Rosensweig Show' with Brett Berns who schmoozes about his father, a world renowned songwriter and producers in the sixties who worked with Ronald Isley, Ben E. King, Solomon Burke, Van Morrison, Keith Richards and Paul McCartnery - all of whom are in Brett's documentary about his dad. Brett talks openly and a…
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This is a wonderful interview with Caleb Shraeder, from Kansas City, who was motivated to let go of Christianity after hitting 'rock bottom' and embrace Judaism and the Torah. In this interview Caleb talks about his transition in life through discussion with Rabbis and learning the Torah portions. Caleb lets us into the trauma he experienced as a n…
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This is a wonderful interview with Caleb Shraeder, from Kansas City, who was motivated to let go of Christianity after hitting 'rock bottom' and embrace Judaism and the Torah. In this interview Caleb talks about his transition in life through discussion with Rabbis and learning the Torah portions. Caleb lets us into the trauma he experienced as a n…
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This is a very exciting PARSHA & PROSE. It is because Rabbi Gemara and I discuss the first parsha in VA'YIKRA (also known as Va'yikra) through the lens of a lovely, warm and compelling book, 'THE LITTLE PRINCE'. Here, the Rabbi explains the ideas of sacrifices in a unqiue and refreshing way, expressing the relationshipal aspect of offering animals …
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This is a very exciting PARSHA & PROSE. It is because Rabbi Gemara and I discuss the first parsha in VA'YIKRA (also known as Va'yikra) through the lens of a lovely, warm and compelling book, 'THE LITTLE PRINCE'. Here, the Rabbi explains the ideas of sacrifices in a unqiue and refreshing way, expressing the relationshipal aspect of offering animals …
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If you want to enhance your pride in being a Jew, and a Canadian watch this interview with three leaders in small Jewish communities across the nation. Here, I interview Heidi Coleman from Kamloops, British Columbia; Howard Slepkov, of St. Catharines, Ontario and Marilyn Kaufman from Fredericton, New Brunswick. Listen to these three powerful Jewish…
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If you want to enhance your pride in being a Jew, and a Canadian watch this interview with three leaders in small Jewish communities across the nation. Here, I interview Heidi Coleman from Kamloops, British Columbia; Howard Slepkov, of St. Catharines, Ontario and Marilyn Kaufman from Fredericton, New Brunswick. Listen to these three powerful Jewish…
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This week's "PARSHA & PROSE" offers some deeply meaningful reflections. Rabbi Shlomo Gemara’s discussion of the Torah portion, Pikudei through the lens of 'The Emperor's New Clothes', is highly intriguing. The rabbi ties the intricate beauty of the Tabernacle to a more spiritual perspective, and that is emphasizing the importance of seeing God clea…
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This week's "PARSHA & PROSE" offers some deeply meaningful reflections. Rabbi Shlomo Gemara’s discussion of the Torah portion, Pikudei through the lens of 'The Emperor's New Clothes', is highly intriguing. The rabbi ties the intricate beauty of the Tabernacle to a more spiritual perspective, and that is emphasizing the importance of seeing God clea…
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Watch/listen to this powerful interview with Igal Hecht, a documentarian who created, 'The Killing Roads', about Route 232 and Highway 32 in southern Israel where marauding gunmen from Gaza mowed down 250 people in cold blood on OCTOBER 7th. Igal discusses the process of filming this most difficult footage, with mothers, sons and daughters, wives a…
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Watch/listen to this powerful interview with Igal Hecht, a documentarian who created, 'The Killing Roads', about Route 232 and Highway 32 in southern Israel where marauding gunmen from Gaza mowed down 250 people in cold blood on OCTOBER 7th. Igal discusses the process of filming this most difficult footage, with mothers, sons and daughters, wives a…
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If you would like to understand Israeli Jews, to get to know someone who made aliyah from Queens, New York (move to Israel) close to thirty years ago, then have a listen to this schmooze with Rashi Rosenzweig. He lives in Raanana, Israel, is married with four boys, and just yesterday found himself, like all other Israelis in the region, running dow…
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If you would like to understand Israeli Jews, to get to know someone who made aliyah from Queens, New York (move to Israel) close to thirty years ago, then have a listen to this schmooze with Rashi Rosenzweig. He lives in Raanana, Israel, is married with four boys, and just yesterday found himself, like all other Israelis in the region, running dow…
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The Torah portion Vayakhel focuses on the communal effort to build the Tabernacle, emphasizing the importance of individual contributions to a collective, sacred goal. Viewed through the lens of My Name is Asher Lev, this theme resonates with the protagonist’s struggle to reconcile his personal artistic vision with the expectations of his religious…
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The Torah portion Vayakhel focuses on the communal effort to build the Tabernacle, emphasizing the importance of individual contributions to a collective, sacred goal. Viewed through the lens of My Name is Asher Lev, this theme resonates with the protagonist’s struggle to reconcile his personal artistic vision with the expectations of his religious…
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In Milkweed and Honey Cake: A Memoir in Ritual Moments, Wendy A. Horwitz shares stories about celebration, loss, change, and the best way to open a pomegranate, holidays delight and disappointment. In the book, Wendy talks about a couple marrying in the pandemic finds a surprise after a rainstorm, and a topsy-turvy search for a gravestone honors he…
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In Milkweed and Honey Cake: A Memoir in Ritual Moments, Wendy A. Horwitz shares stories about celebration, loss, change, and the best way to open a pomegranate, holidays delight and disappointment. In the book, Wendy talks about a couple marrying in the pandemic finds a surprise after a rainstorm, and a topsy-turvy search for a gravestone honors he…
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Rabbi Daniel Korobkin, the senior Rabbi at The Beth Avraham Yosef Congregation of Toronto, one of the world's largest Orthodox synagogues, answers questions about his perspectives on the Torah, and support for President Donald Trump. Rabbi Korobkin states that the most important thing with Trump, or all leadership is, results. He added that the thr…
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Rabbi Daniel Korobkin, the senior Rabbi at The Beth Avraham Yosef Congregation of Toronto, one of the world's largest Orthodox synagogues, answers questions about his perspectives on the Torah, and support for President Donald Trump. Rabbi Korobkin states that the most important thing with Trump, or all leadership is, results. He added that the thr…
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Welcome to today's episode of 'The Avrum Rosensweig Show', where we sit down with three of Hollywood's finest: Julian Schlossberg, Steve Stoliar, and Paul Saltzman. These legendary figures have shaped the film industry, and in this intimate conversation, they share not just stories of their careers, but the deeper connections they have with movies,…
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Welcome to today's episode of 'The Avrum Rosensweig Show', where we sit down with three of Hollywood's finest: Julian Schlossberg, Steve Stoliar, and Paul Saltzman. These legendary figures have shaped the film industry, and in this intimate conversation, they share not just stories of their careers, but the deeper connections they have with movies,…
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The Torah portion Ki Tisa, which tells the story of the golden calf and the aftermath of the Israelites’ disobedience, can be explored through the lens of the Megillat Esther, highlighting themes of repentance, leadership, divine intervention but more so, how the Jewish people are when God and leadership is invisible. In Ki Tisa, after the Israelit…
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The Torah portion Ki Tisa, which tells the story of the golden calf and the aftermath of the Israelites’ disobedience, can be explored through the lens of the Megillat Esther, highlighting themes of repentance, leadership, divine intervention but more so, how the Jewish people are when God and leadership is invisible. In Ki Tisa, after the Israelit…
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💠 Yair Hirshfeld is a renowned Israeli diplomat and scholar, best known for his pivotal role in the historic Oslo Accords, the peace agreement between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) in the 1990s. As one of the key architects of the peace process, Hirshfeld's expertise in diplomacy and negotiation played a critical part in sh…
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💠 Yair Hirshfeld is a renowned Israeli diplomat and scholar, best known for his pivotal role in the historic Oslo Accords, the peace agreement between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) in the 1990s. As one of the key architects of the peace process, Hirshfeld's expertise in diplomacy and negotiation played a critical part in sh…
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On today’s episode, I’m excited to introduce Bernie M. Farber, an Ottawa-born writer, commentator, and tireless social activist. Bernie’s work spans across multiple causes, rooted deeply in his personal history as the son of a Holocaust survivor. He’s the former CEO of both the Canadian Jewish Congress and Veahavta, the Canadian Jewish humanitarian…
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On today’s episode, I’m excited to introduce Bernie M. Farber, an Ottawa-born writer, commentator, and tireless social activist. Bernie’s work spans across multiple causes, rooted deeply in his personal history as the son of a Holocaust survivor. He’s the former CEO of both the Canadian Jewish Congress and Veahavta, the Canadian Jewish humanitarian…
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Hear Yair Mozes, the son of Gadi Mozes, speak about his father who was held hostage by Hamas terrorists who abducted him during the October 7, 2023 assault on Kibbutz Nir Oz, when his wife, Efrat Katz was murdered on that day in their home. Gadi was a hostage for 482 days. While as a hostage, he was left alone the entire time; he paced seven kilome…
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Hear Yair Mozes, the son of Gadi Mozes, speak about his father who was held hostage by Hamas terrorists who abducted him during the October 7, 2023 assault on Kibbutz Nir Oz, when his wife, Efrat Katz was murdered on that day in their home. Gadi was a hostage for 482 days. As a hostage, Gadi was left alone the entire time; he paced seven kilometers…
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Welcome to today’s episode with special guest, the incredibly talented Fred Melamed. Fred has had a remarkable career spanning decades, from his early work as a renowned voiceover artist to becoming one of Hollywood's most celebrated character actors. Known for his unforgettable performances in films like A Serious Man, Hail, Caesar!, and Shiva Bab…
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Welcome to today’s episode with special guest, the incredibly talented Fred Melamed. Fred has had a remarkable career spanning decades, from his early work as a renowned voiceover artist to becoming one of Hollywood's most celebrated character actors. Known for his unforgettable performances in films like A Serious Man, Hail, Caesar!, and Shiva Bab…
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In this episode, we’re joined by Gershon Miskin, a devoted husband, father of seven, as well as a successful businessman. Gershon’s life took a profound turn when he embarked on a spiritual journey that started in the framework of religious Judaism. His quest for deeper understanding led him beyond tradition into the realms of meditation, mindfulne…
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In this episode, we’re joined by Gershon Miskin, a devoted husband, father of seven, as well as a successful businessman. Gershon’s life took a profound turn when he embarked on a spiritual journey that started in the framework of religious Judaism. His quest for deeper understanding led him beyond tradition into the realms of meditation, mindfulne…
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On November 22, 2024, Henry Wolfond, embarked on a historic mission to space aboard Jeff Bezos' New Shepard rocket, reaching an impressive altitude of 107 kilometers above Earth. The mission, which he described as a journey of peace, marked a personal milestone for Wolfond, who had long dreamed of becoming an astronaut. As the chairman and CEO of B…
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On November 22, 2024, Henry Wolfond, embarked on a historic mission to space aboard Jeff Bezos' New Shepard rocket, reaching an impressive altitude of 107 kilometers above Earth. The mission, which he described as a journey of peace, marked a personal milestone for Wolfond, who had long dreamed of becoming an astronaut. As the chairman and CEO of B…
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The Torah portion of Mishpatim, which is focused on a collection of laws and ethical guidelines for social justice, finds a compelling parallel in Mark Twain's The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Mishpatim offers laws that cover a wide range of societal interactions, from the treatment of slaves to property rights, showing an overarching concern fo…
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The Torah portion of Mishpatim, which is focused on a collection of laws and ethical guidelines for social justice, finds a compelling parallel in Mark Twain's The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Mishpatim offers laws that cover a wide range of societal interactions, from the treatment of slaves to property rights, showing an overarching concern fo…
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