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Christopher looks at Yeshua through hasidic lenses
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A space for exploring the great ideas at the heart of the Jewish tradition.
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The Jewish and Joyful podcast hosted by Aryeh Fingerer features inspirational people with wild stories.
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Money plays a central role in the life of an Orthodox Jew, not just practically but spiritually. From the costs of Jewish education and kosher living to the deeper meaning of earning and spending in alignment with Torah values, financial challenges are as spiritual as they are practical. Kosher Money, an original Living Lchaim podcast, dives into the intersection of Judaism and finance. Host Eli Langer, former CNBC Social Media Producer and CEO of Harvesting Media, leads thought-provoking co ...
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The Orthonomics Podcast explores issues of importance to the Orthodox Jewish community, through the dual lenses of data – drawn from a wide range of sources – and informed conversations with knowledgeable and often opinionated experts. Each episode also includes a segment titled “What do you want to know about the Orthodox community?” In which our guest, as well as our listeners, get to pose their questions on issues that intrigue them, and we answer your questions.
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Shining the light on the dark thoughts we all have but don't talk about, as one of the last remaining unfiltered and uncensored comedy podcasts.
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Podcast by Lalo Dagach
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Join us for an audacious journey to redefine chutzpah! A joint project between The New York Jewish Week and the Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance to meet rabble-rousers in the Jewish community upending the status quo for the better! #ChutzpahPodcast #IGotChutzpah Subscribe to get notified when the first episode drops!
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Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper, the Maggid of Melbourne, invites us to join him on an exploration of a wide array of Jewish ideas and their relevance in our contemporary Jewish lives. The Maggid of Melbourne features both written and podcast series, each taking an in-depth look at a different Jewish topic. Whether you are interested in the laws of government according to halakha or learning about the spiritual practices of the Hasidic masters, you are sure to find inspiration with the Maggid of Melbo ...
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Brendon Marotta is a filmmaker, author, and speaker. He is best known for his feature-length documentary American Circumcision, which appeared on Netflix. He is the author of multiple books, the next of which explores the treatment of children as a social justice issue.
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Welcome to "Living Cult Free: The Podcast," where survivors of high-control groups share their raw, unfiltered stories. No narrators, no sensationalism—just pure, unadulterated survivor accounts. Listen to the voices often eclipsed by cult leaders and hear the truth, one story at a time. This podcast was originally called: Everyday Cults, Everyday People and produced by C. Jane Taylor and Gerette Buglion. To hear Gerette riff about the stages of cultic involvement as described in her memoir, ...
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This podcast is a recording of the pieces on Neshamas.com, a site for anonymous Jewish writing. Each piece is done by a voice actor who has generously volunteered his or her time to this project. Our goal? To give voice to the people who feel they do not have one. We do it on our site, and now we're doing it with actual voices. About Neshamas: Neshamas was created because of a need we, the creators of Hevria, saw in the Jewish community: to share what’s deep, down in our souls without the ad ...
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Shema is Yisrael (Stories for Yud Bes and Yud Gimmel Tammuz)
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28:12This week I have two stories for you for Yud Bes and Yud Gimmel Tammuz. The first is about Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak as a young man being sent to avert a decree against the Jewish community and the second a story told by the Friediker Rebbe about a simple chassid of his grandfather, the Rebbe Reb Shmuel.If you're enjoying these Chassidic stories, please…
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This week I have two stories for you for Gimmel Tammuz. The first is about a couple that turns the Rebbe for advice on having children and the second about Raphael Nouril who came closer to Rebbe by painting his portrait.If you're enjoying these Chassidic stories, please take a quick moment to buy me a coffee. https://ko-fi.com/barakhullman Thank y…
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(36) From the Right – With Rabbi Dov Fischer
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51:42Rabbi Dov Fischer was ordained at Yeshiva University, has held leadership roles in numerous Jewish organizations, and is the founding rabbi of Young Israel of Orange County, California. He is also an accomplished trial attorney, writer, and prominent leader in advocacy relating to Orthodox Jewish issues. A UCLA Law school graduate, he has worked at…
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68. Yitzchak Hutner | Dr. Alon Shalev
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1:25:06J.J. and Dr. Alon Shalev discuss the iconoclastic ideas and character of Rabbi Yitzchak Hutner. Follow us on Bluesky @jewishideaspod.bsky.social for updates and insights! Please rate and review the the show in the podcast app of your choice. We welcome all complaints and compliments at [email protected] For more information visit torahinmo…
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This week I have two stories for you. The first is about a desperate Rosh Yeshiva who blesses a wealthy Jew with a child in exchange for a large donation and then goes to the Frierdiker Rebbe for help when his blessing doesn't come true. The second is a well known story about Yaakov Ish Tam, a story told by the Tzemach Tzedek when his house was bei…
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67. Natural Law and Judaism | Dr. David Novak
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1:02:09J.J. and Dr. David Novak hike through the forest of Natural Law, and stop to examine some (Jewish) trees therein. Follow us on Bluesky @jewishideaspod.bsky.social for updates and insights! Please rate and review the the show in the podcast app of your choice. We welcome all complaints and compliments at [email protected] For more informati…
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Can I Tell You About Hashem's Bookkeeping? (Baal Shem Tov story)
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21:17This week I have two stories for you. The first is about couple that gives up wealth for a child but then comes to the Baal Shem Tov asking for help and the second a short story about Reb Zusha who helps a wealthy Jew see what true wealth is.If you're enjoying these Chassidic stories, please take a quick moment to buy me a coffee. https://ko-fi.com…
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The Clever Way Smart Jews Actually Handle Money
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27:59Most people think money is about math. But after 90-plus episodes of Kosher Money, I’ve learned it’s really about behavior. In this solo episode, we slow down and ask the questions most people never do. What is money actually for? Why do so many smart, capable people still feel broke? And how do you build real wealth without chasing every shiny obj…
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Dr. Jacob Freedman: Confessions of a Jewish Psychiatrist
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56:07How can we live a meaningful life while battling anxiety, depression, and the noise of the modern world? Meet Dr.Jacob Freedman, a board-certified psychiatrist trained at Harvard, who has helped and treated thousands of patients - from Boston to Jerusalem. In this eye-opening interview, Dr. Freedman talkes about anxiety, depression, and finding mea…
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This week I have three stories for you. The first is about a wealthy Jew that buys an unknown cargo for a fortune, the second about the Baal Shem Tov and his unique way of inspiring two Jews and the last from just after October 7th and how a pair of tziziot saved lives.If you're enjoying these Chassidic stories, please take a quick moment to buy me…
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66. Hasidei Ashkenaz | Dr. Talya Fishman
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1:16:46J.J. and Dr. Talya Fishman whip themselves up into a frenzy over the thought and influence of the pietists of the Medieval Rhineland. Follow us on Bluesky @jewishideaspod.bsky.social for updates and insights! Please rate and review the the show in the podcast app of your choice. We welcome all complaints and compliments at [email protected]…
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This week I have three stories for you. The first is about Reb Yonasan Eibeschutz who gave up his entire wedding dowery to save a fellow Jew, the second about a father and son during the Holocaust and the father's disobeying the Nazi's orders, and the third about the Six Day War and Rabbi Aryeh Levin's blessing for Nasser.If you're enjoying these C…
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65. Heidegger and Kabbalah | Dr. Elliot Wolfson
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1:00:11J.J. and Dr. Elliot Wolfson are just two beings talking about being, time, and Jewish mysticism in the thought of Martin Heidegger. Follow us on Bluesky @jewishideaspod.bsky.social for updates and insights! Please rate and review the the show in the podcast app of your choice. We welcome all complaints and compliments at [email protected] …
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Jealousy into Generosity (Shavuot Stories)
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33:06This week I have two stories for you the first is about the Shpoler Zeide who wants a Poritz and his friends to really hear the Ten Commandments and the second a story Reb Meir of Premishlan would tell every year on Shavuot about Rabbi Shimshon Meir Wertheimer of Vienna and a simple wagon driver that saves a stranded king but then wants to punish h…
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(35) Yoetzet Halacha and Community Scholar – Ruthie Braffman Shulman
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20:35Ruthie Braffman Shulman is passionate about the importance of women’s roles in Torah Leadership positions, and she currently serves as the Director of Women's Torah Leadership at Micah Philanthropies, where she develops and supports women in Torah leadership positions at shuls. Simultaneously, she is the Yoetzet Halacha and community scholar at You…
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This week I have three stories for you the first is about a fish merchant that loses all of his money and gets cryptic advice from the Tzemach Tzedek to go to Berlin, the second about the Kol Aryeh and the Sanzer Rebbe and how a mitzvah is saved for a person's salvation and the last three short stories about Lubavitcher Rebbes and time.If you're en…
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His Wedding Only Cost $23,000 — Here’s How
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1:11:12Why are Orthodox Jewish weddings so expensive? 💸 In some circles, it’s normal to spend over $120,000 on a single wedding. My friend Mayer Gold joins us to break down why this happens – and whether we can actually change it. You can contact Mayer here: [email protected] Mayer's awesome Brooklyn-based Kosher supermarket is named Certo Market; check…
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Special Edition: We Will Rebuild Again! | Aryeh Fingerer
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3:27Huge inspiration and Chizuk by Aryeh Fingerer in this special episode of the Jewish n’ Joyful podcast. In life we can’t look or dwell on the past. We must rebuild!
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(34) “In-Town” vs. “Out-of-Town” Living … with Rabbi Dr. Noam Weinberg
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30:08Rabbi Weinberg is a distinguished Jewish educator, relationship coach, and speaker, renowned for his expertise in fostering healthy relationships and guiding personal development. He received his rabbinical ordination from Yeshiva University, he holds a master's degrees in marriage and family therapy, secondary education, and school administration;…
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64. Modern Hebrew and The Yeshiva | Dr. Marina Zilbergerts
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59:01J.J. and Dr. Marina Zilbergerts study the birth of modern Hebrew for its own sake. Follow us on Bluesky @jewishideaspod.bsky.social for updates and insights! Please rate and review the the show in the podcast app of your choice. We welcome all complaints and compliments at [email protected] For more information visit torahinmotion.org/podc…
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This week I have three stories for you the first is about obstacles that got in the way of bochurim getting to Meron on Lag BaOmer, the second about the power of forgiveness and the third about the Mittler Rebbe on Lag BaOmer.If you're enjoying these Chassidic stories, please take a quick moment to buy me a coffee. https://ko-fi.com/barakhullman Th…
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Gad Elbaz: From Near-Death to Nightclubs to Finding God
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51:27Gad Elbaz is a popular Israeli-American singer in the Jewish world. Gad has the wildest stories. At just nine years old, he had a near-death experience and throughout his life, he has faced many challenges that tested his strength and resilience. His journey through mental health and healing is powerful and inspiring. For the first time ever, Gad i…
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This week I have three stories for you the first is about a poor melamed who wants a blessing from the Ruzhiner Rebbe for wealth, the second about the naming of the Rebbe Maharash and the third how the Baal Shem Tov prepared the knife for shechting (slaughtering).If you're enjoying these Chassidic stories, please take a quick moment to buy me a cof…
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Why Are Orthodox Jews Living Like This?!
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1:07:43Israel "Clappy" Clapman has gone viral on buses, in airports, and across WhatsApp. But behind the laughs and loud rants is a deeper story about Jewish life, hustle, and why our communities are drowning in pressure and debt. In this unforgettable conversation, Clappy shares: • How he became a Jewish internet sensation (without trying) • The truth ab…
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(33) The Evolution of Orthodoxy… With Rabbi Dr. Zev Eleff
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28:03In this episode, our wide-ranging discussion covers the size of the Orthodox and Modern Orthodox community, how and why the Orthodox have become a minority, the cost and standards of living of Orthodoxy, some under-valued benefits, and even some sport trivia! Our guest, Rabbi Zev Eleff received his Ph.D. from Brandeis University and M.A. from Teach…
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63. Mysticism and Hasidism | Dr. Rachel Elior
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1:27:00J.J. and Dr. Rachel Elior make sharp distinctions between mysticism, Hasidism, and Sabbateanism. Follow us on Bluesky @jewishideaspod.bsky.social for updates and insights! Please rate and review the the show in the podcast app of your choice. We welcome all complaints and compliments at [email protected] For more information visit torahinm…
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BONUS: Torah Saved Me From 300 Years in Jail
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1:16:56Because my brother had a crowd-favorite episode about money and more, we're crossposting that episode on the Kosher Money feed. Enjoy! Subscribe to Inspiration For The Nation for more awesome episodes. Spotify: https://bit.ly/4lLTNps Apple: https://bit.ly/3GxJPrM Eli Riesel was a successful real estate developer who left his high-powered career to …
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This week I have three stories for you the first is about a young bochur in Hungary during WWII and the promise made 30 years before by Reb Shayele Kirester, the second about the Rambam and the third about Reb Yosef Tumarkin and an unusual request in the mikvah on Friday ever Shabbos.If you're enjoying these Chassidic stories, please take a quick m…
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This week I have three stories for you the first is about a young Chabad chassid serving on an Israeli air force base that gets in trouble for teaching Torah to the kids there, the second about the Baal Shem Tov and a dowry that he owes and the third about a simple yid learning a powerful lesson from Reb Mordechai of Chernobyl about parnasa.If you'…
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40 Years of Business Knowledge in 1 Hour, 19 Minutes
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1:18:32In this electric and wildly insightful episode, Dr. Rich Roberts returns for a no-holds-barred conversation that blends decades of business wisdom, how to make money now, and shockingly accurate economic predictions.A former pharma CEO, bio-physicist, and one of the most candid voices in the Jewish world today, Dr. Roberts unpacks what it really ta…
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62. The Buber-Rosenzweig Bible | Dr. Abigail Gillman
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1:00:11J.J. and Dr. Abigail Gillman interpret the ideas and impact of the Buber-Rosenzweig Bible translation. Follow us on Bluesky @jewishideaspod.bsky.social for updates and insights! Please rate and review the the show in the podcast app of your choice. We welcome all complaints and compliments at [email protected] For more information visit to…
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This week I have three stories for you and then all of the Pesach stories from previous years.. The first is about Reb Leib Sarahs who arranges a Duke's help against false accusation of a Jewish tavernkeeper, the second about a couple that after a tragedy couldn't have kids and gets an unusual blessing, and the last Reb Tzvi Elimelech of Dinov want…
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How I Really Won $10 MILLION from Mr. Beast | Winner of Beast Games
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1:05:46In this jaw-dropping and soul-stirring episode, Jeff Allen shares how he went from a regular father fighting for his son’s life to the winner of MrBeast’s $10 million Beast Games. But this isn’t just a story about money. It’s about purpose, prayer, and the unshakable belief that Hashem can turn anything—even a game show—into a divine mission. After…
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Yankel Meislin: The Teenage Drug Lord who found God
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56:12Yankel Meislin was a teenager from Long Island who's past involved drugs, drug dealing, and gangs, and hundreds of thousands of dollars of hidden cash. Yankel has a crazy and griping story of how he escaped his crazy past life and becoming a life coach and helping others. He went from being a dealer to a healer. This episode has been sponsored by: …
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(32) A Peek Into the Hasidic World … with Frieda Vizel
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25:15Frieda Vizel was raised in the Satmar Hasidic community. At age 25, she left that community and pursued higher education, culminating in a master’s degree at Sarah Lawrence College. Since 2013, she has been offering walking tours of Hasidic Williamsburg. Her tours provide insights into the community's traditions and daily life, and are noted for th…
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This week I have three stories for you. The first is about Ami Pykovski and what happens when he decides to shut down his big clothing store on Shabbos, the second about Reb Leib Sarah's, one of the closest Chassidim of the Baal Shem Tov wanting to move to the Holy Land and the last about the Sanzer Rebbe and a poor Jew who blows a large amount of …
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61. Franz Rosenzweig | Dr. Paul Franks
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1:07:47J.J. and Dr. Paul Franks systematically consider Franz Rosenzweig in all his existential and idealistic glory. Follow us on Bluesky @jewishideaspod.bsky.social for updates and insights! Please rate and review the the show in the podcast app of your choice. We welcome all complaints and compliments at [email protected] For more information …
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This week I have three stories for you. The first is about a wealthy merchant who comes to the Baal Shem Tov to be blessed with children and then forgets it was the Baal Shem Tov that blessed him, the second about Rabbi Mordechai Dov of Hornosteipel helping a poor Jew and the third about Reb Hillel Paritcher and a wealthy merchant who wouldn't clos…
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The Hasidic Man with a Money Warning for Jewish Families
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1:31:54In this powerful and eye-opening episode, Mendy Feferkorn shares why he’s on a mission to bring financial awareness to the Hasidic community and beyond—without any personal gain. After facing a financial blind spot himself, Mendy—a self-described "regular Jew"—realized that many Orthodox Jewish families simply don’t know what they don’t know. From …
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(31) Orthodox Divorces: Why? Why? Why? … with Betzalel Rothstein
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32:01Betzalel Rothstein is a Certified Divorce Coach and Mediator who is highly regarded and has been involved in hundreds of divorce cases over the past 10 years either as Mediator, Coach, Parenting Coordinator or Consultant. He has extensive experience in dealing with difficult topics such as parental alienation, blended families, relocation, and what…
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60. Martin Buber | Dr. Samuel Brody
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1:01:31J.J. and Dr. Samuel Brody assess the original ideas and monumental influence of this 20th century thinker and leader. Follow us on Bluesky @jewishideaspod.bsky.social for updates and insights! Please rate and review the the show in the podcast app of your choice. We welcome all complaints and compliments at [email protected] For more infor…
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This week I have three stories for you. The first is about Rabbi Chaim Tzvi Manheimer, the second about a many who had to pay for his children's weddings and didn't have the money and the third a short story about the Babi Sali.If you're enjoying these Chassidic stories, please take a quick moment to buy me a coffee. https://ko-fi.com/barakhullman …
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S3: The Price for Freedom - Cerese’s Pilgrimage
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55:39Please note this episode has been edited to keep some names and identifiers confidential. Having grown up in a religious cult, Cerese shares the confusion, doubts, and even self hate - especially as an adolescent - feeling betrayed by her maturing body. The prescribed norms of the church dictated her reality, severing the healthy bonds with her fat…
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