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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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Welcome to this episode, where I'm honored to sit down with Itzchak Levit, a former officer in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), and chairperson of the Givati Brigade Association. He is a man of profound insight and experience. In this compelling conversation, Itzchak opens up about Israel’s complex and ongoing conflict with Iran, offering a rare gl…
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Welcome to this episode, where I'm honored to sit down with Itzchak Levit, a former officer in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), and chairperson of the Givati Brigade Association. He is a man of profound insight and experience. In this compelling conversation, Itzchak opens up about Israel’s complex and ongoing conflict with Iran, offering a rare gl…
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In this episode, I’m thrilled to schmooze with Sarah Landenwich, author of the gripping new novel 'The Fire Concerto'. This literary page-turner follows a brilliant female musician lost to history and another woman’s quest to ensure her legacy endures. Packed with tension, surprises, and vivid portrayals of the brutal realities faced by exceptional…
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In this episode, I’m thrilled to schmooze with Sarah Landenwich, author of the gripping new novel 'The Fire Concerto'. This literary page-turner follows a brilliant female musician lost to history and another woman’s quest to ensure her legacy endures. Packed with tension, surprises, and vivid portrayals of the brutal realities faced by exceptional…
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Join me on Parsha and Prose for a dynamic conversation with Rabbi Shlomo Gemara, as we explore vital issues facing the Jewish people, Israel, and our community through the lens of Torah and literature. In this episode, we dive into the Torah portion Behalotcha, discussing the Haredi community’s role in the Israel Defense Forces, with Rabbi Gemara e…
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Join me on Parsha and Prose for a dynamic conversation with Rabbi Shlomo Gemara, as we explore vital issues facing the Jewish people, Israel, and our community through the lens of Torah and literature. In this episode, we dive into the Torah portion Behalotcha, discussing the Haredi community’s role in the Israel Defense Forces, with Rabbi Gemara e…
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Join us for an insightful and wide-ranging conversation with Dave Gordon—veteran writer, editor, communications strategist, and host of the acclaimed Insights and Influence podcast. With over 25 years in media, Dave has published thousands of pieces across politics, travel, business, arts, lifestyle, and beyond. He's interviewed icons like Gene Sim…
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Watch this episode with Wendy Holden, the author of 'The Teacher of Aushwitz' a stirring, sad, hopeful novel about a 28 year old gay Jewish inmate of Auschwitz who started up a children's barrick in the concentration camp to teach the children how to deal with the barbarism of their environment, and learn studies and creativity. Fredy was able to o…
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Watch this episode with Wendy Holden, the author of 'The Teacher of Aushwitz' a stirring, sad, hopeful novel about a 28 year old gay Jewish inmate of Auschwitz who started up a children's barrick in the concentration camp to teach the children how to deal with the barbarism of their environment, and learn studies and creativity. Fredy was able to o…
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In this week's Parsha and Prose, we journey through Parshat Naso (Numbers 4:21–7:89) and find rich parallels in Leo Tolstoy’s literary masterpiece, Anna Karenina. What do a Torah portion about vows, purity, and priestly blessings have in common with a 19th-century Russian novel? More than you think. 💬 From the Sotah ritual that examines marital sus…
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In this week's Parsha and Prose, we journey through Parshat Naso (Numbers 4:21–7:89) and find rich parallels in Leo Tolstoy’s literary masterpiece, Anna Karenina. What do a Torah portion about vows, purity, and priestly blessings have in common with a 19th-century Russian novel? More than you think. 💬 From the Sotah ritual that examines marital sus…
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Professors David Koffman (York University) and Norm Ravvin (Concordia University) share insights into their roles as Jewish educators on contemporary Canadian campuses and discuss the work of the Association for Canadian Jewish Studies (ACJS). They challenge the perception that university campuses are uniformly "woke" or inherently unsafe for Jewis…
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Professors David Koffman (York University) and Norm Ravvin (Concordia University) share insights into their roles as Jewish educators on contemporary Canadian campuses and discuss the work of the Association for Canadian Jewish Studies (ACJS). They challenge the perception that university campuses are uniformly "woke" or inherently unsafe for Jewis…
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Join us for an engaging episode of Parsha & Prose with Rabbi Shlomo Gemara as we explore the Torah portion of Bamidbar through the lens of the iconic 1994 film The Shawshank Redemption, directed by Frank Darabont and adapted from Stephen King’s novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption. In Bamidbar, God instructs Moses to conduct a census of t…
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Join us for an engaging episode of Parsha & Prose with Rabbi Shlomo Gemara as we explore the Torah portion of Bamidbar through the lens of the iconic 1994 film The Shawshank Redemption, directed by Frank Darabont and adapted from Stephen King’s novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption. In Bamidbar, God instructs Moses to conduct a census of t…
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LUKE FOX: VETERAN SPORTS WRITER SHARES HIS INSIGHT ABOUT THE TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS 👇 @avrumrosensweigshow 🔔 Don’t Forget to Like, Comment, and Subscribe to stay updated on all things Toronto Maple Leafs and the NHL! 🏒 Leafs Talk with Luke Fox | Expert Analysis on the Toronto Maple Leafs & NHL Highlights 🇨🇦 Welcome to Leafs Talk, where die-hard Toront…
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LUKE FOX: VETERAN SPORTS WRITER SHARES HIS INSIGHT ABOUT THE TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS 👇 @avrumrosensweigshow 🔔 Don’t Forget to Like, Comment, and Subscribe to stay updated on all things Toronto Maple Leafs and the NHL! 🏒 Leafs Talk with Luke Fox | Expert Analysis on the Toronto Maple Leafs & NHL Highlights 🇨🇦 Welcome to Leafs Talk, where die-hard Toront…
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What does it mean to grow up Jewish—really Jewish—in a world caught between tradition and change? In Memoirs of a Good Jewish Boy, writer and humorist Mike Benhaim takes us on a nostalgic, laugh-out-loud, and deeply human journey through his upbringing as the child of a Sephardic father and Ashkenazi mother. From mismatched family customs to the cu…
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'Memoirs of a Good Jewish Boy' by Mike Benhaim, is a heartfelt, hilarious Tale of Jewish Identity. What does it mean to grow up Jewish—really Jewish—in a world caught between tradition and change? In Memoirs of a Good Jewish Boy, writer and humorist Mike Benhaim takes us on a nostalgic, laugh-out-loud, and deeply human journey through his upbringin…
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Peter Samuelson is an extraordinary figure—a true Renaissance man whose impact spans film, philanthropy, and literature. His work as a producer on films like 'Revenge of the Nerds' and 'Return of the Pink Panther' shows his knack for storytelling, while founding seven charities, including the Starlight Children’s Foundation with Steven Spielberg, h…
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Peter Samuelson is an extraordinary figure—a true Renaissance man whose impact spans film, philanthropy, and literature. His work as a producer on films like 'Revenge of the Nerds' and 'Return of the Pink Panther' shows his knack for storytelling, while founding seven charities, including the Starlight Children’s Foundation with Steven Spielberg, h…
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Welcome to Mindful with Miskin, the podcast that uncovers the transformative power of meditation for both soul and body. Joining me is Gershon Miskin, an Orthodox Jew and dedicated meditation practitioner, whose years of mindfulness experience bring profound wisdom to our discussion. Together, we’ll explore how meditation fosters spiritual growth a…
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Welcome to Mindful with Miskin, the podcast that uncovers the transformative power of meditation for both soul and body. Joining me is Gershon Miskin, an Orthodox Jew and dedicated meditation practitioner, whose years of mindfulness experience bring profound wisdom to our discussion. Together, we’ll explore how meditation fosters spiritual growth a…
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Welcome to today’s episode, where we’re joined by Ronald Lieber, an award-winning poet whose debut collection, 'The Long Journey Out', weaves a lifetime of experiences into evocative verses. Born in Japan to a Japanese mother and a Jewish-American military father, Ronald’s early life spanned fourteen homes by age fourteen, shaping his unique perspe…
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Welcome to today’s episode, where we’re joined by Ronald Lieber, an award-winning poet whose debut collection, 'The Long Journey Out', weaves a lifetime of experiences into evocative verses. Born in Japan to a Japanese mother and a Jewish-American military father, Ronald’s early life spanned fourteen homes by age fourteen, shaping his unique perspe…
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Welcome to Parsha and Prose, where Rabbi Shlomo Gemara and I weave the Torah’s timeless wisdom with the insights of great literature. This week, we’re diving into the double Torah portion Acharei Mot-Kedoshim (Leviticus 16:1–20:27), which grapples with the aftermath of Nadav and Avihu’s deaths, the Yom Kippur atonement rituals, and a call to holine…
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Welcome to Parsha and Prose, where Rabbi Shlomo Gemara and I weave the Torah’s timeless wisdom with the insights of great literature. This week, we’re diving into the double Torah portion Acharei Mot-Kedoshim (Leviticus 16:1–20:27), which grapples with the aftermath of Nadav and Avihu’s deaths, the Yom Kippur atonement rituals, and a call to holine…
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In this episode , we dive into the stories and insights of a fascinating individual helping to shape the world around us! I am thrilled to interview Ethan Daniel Davidson, an author, a Detroit-based folk singer-songwriter, philanthropist, and multifaceted creative with a truly unique journey. With eleven albums to his name and a career that’s taken…
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💠 In this episode , we dive into the stories and insights of a fascinating individual helping to shape the world around us! I am thrilled to interview Ethan Daniel Davidson, an author, a Detroit-based folk singer-songwriter, philanthropist, and multifaceted creative with a truly unique journey. With eleven albums to his name and a career that’s tak…
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Welcome to this episode of The Avrum Rosensweig Show, where I dive into the intersections of faith, culture, and politics with thought-provoking voices. My guest is the very prolific, Michael Coren—an acclaimed journalist, author and priest whose incisive writing and bold perspectives have sparked conversations across the globe. From his books like…
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Welcome to this episode of The Avrum Rosensweig Show, where I dive into the intersections of faith, culture, and politics with thought-provoking voices. My guest is the very prolific, Michael Coren—an acclaimed journalist, author and priest whose incisive writing and bold perspectives have sparked conversations across the globe. From his books like…
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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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