Best Hasidic Podcasts (2025)

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How a Catholic Saxophonist Found His Way into Hasidic Weddings 58:20

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"John Tendy is a saxophonist, producer and audio engineer who has been successful in the Jewish music industry for the last 25 years. In this episode, John shares stories about his experience in the community and how a non-Jew was attracted to the Jewish music scene." Interviewed by Clappy and Moshe Frank…

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Ep. 73 - 🎤 Ask Away! #22: Mevushal Wine, Hasidic Hats and Mikvah Magic [The Q&A Series] 1:08:01

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Episode 22 of Ask Away dives into kosher, mikvah, and customs, with 18 questions from Benjamin (NY) and in-person queries. Rabbi Wolbe addresses antisemitism’s rise as a call to prioritize Temple/exile awareness, urging discomfort for closeness to Hashem. Key themes: Kosher Details: Spleen/liver differences, roasting liver, gid hanasheh (sciatic ne…

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Celebrating Hanukkah 30:46

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Uncover the history of this Feast of Dedication. It's not one of the seven Feasts outlined in Scripture, but it was recognized by Yeshua, Jesus our Messiah, and is celebrated by Jews all over the world today. This year, the eight day festival begins at sundown on December 14.

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#15: Reb Elkanah Shmotkin and JEM - ר׳ אלקנה שמוטקין לגבי דער לובאוויטשער רבי׳ס מהלך אין מדינת ישראל 1:29:30

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For the fifteenth episode, Shloime Zionce sits down with Reb Elkanah Shmotkin who runs JEM (Jewish Educational Media), to talk about how a team of experts finds, catalogues, and preserves the memory of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, and the Rebbe's protocol for security in the Holy Land. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE REBBE'S VIEWS ON ISRAEL: https://www.enduring…

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Bringing the Rebbe Down to Earth 29:14

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This week I have two stories for you. The first is about the Alter Rebbe and desperate farmers who need rain. The second is about a Baron who refuses to sell land for a Jewish cemetery - and what happens when he takes his family for a ride on that very land.If you're enjoying these Chassidic stories, please take a quick moment to buy me a coffee. h…

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Ambassador Tom Nides on U.S. – Israel Relations and the Future of the Middle East 45:20

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Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Tom Nides joins guest host Professor Ido Aharoni on Touro Talks to discuss the future of U.S.–Israel relations, lessons in authentic leadership and diplomacy, and the path forward after the October 7 Hamas attacks. Drawing on his career in government and business, Nides shares insights on rebuilding bipartisan suppo…

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Ep. 77 - 🎤 Ask Away! #24: Flowers, Flying on Shabbat & Reform Rabbis [The Q&A Series] 1:02:48

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In this lively Ask Away session, Rabbi Wolbe clarified that the Talmudic category of “idolater” (akum) in kosher laws refers to any non-Jew who does not share our Torah values and meticulous concern for kashrut – today that includes Muslims, Christians, atheists, etc. – not just literal idol-worshippers; the laws were never about hating non-Jews bu…

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The Star of a Choir, That Never Performed Live 1:02:56

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Yudi Cohen grew up in London and learned how to be a Chazzan, and also has a degree in opera. Yudi explains how he got there, the choices he made along the way, and why he ultimately loves to sing and make people happy.By Clappy and Frank

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#14: Reb Shia Rubin from Casa Grande, Arizona - אידיש: ר׳ יהושע רובין פון קאסא גראנדא, אריזונע 2:24:42

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For the fourteenth episode, Shloime Zionce sits down with Reb Shia Rubin who founded a Hasidic Jewish community in far-away Casa Grande, Arizona, to help Jewish families find affordable housing out of the New York and New Jersey areas. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT JEWISH LIFE IN CASA GRANDE: Call: (520) 535-1045 Email: [email protected] Website…

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The Three Dollar Minyan 29:08

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This week I have two stories for you. The first is about Rabbi Shalom Dovber Lipskar looking to make a minyan for his shul and the second, an Rabbi Moshe Pardo travels halfway across the world for a crucial meeting with a wealthy donor, only to fall ill the night before.If you're enjoying these Chassidic stories, please take a quick moment to buy m…

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The Amazing Grace 46:31

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While the blessing of God's grace, unmerited favor, land upon us as God's gentle lovingkindness, the process of origination is anything but peaceful and gentle. It takes God's immense power to initiate grace.By Jeffrey D. Miller

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Ep. 76 - The Laws of an Idolator's Cooking, Baking or Milking (Siman 38) 49:24

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Jewish law prohibits bread (Pas Akum), cooked foods (Bishul Akum), and milk/cheese (Chalav/Gevinat Akum) prepared by non-Jews, not because the food itself is biblically non-kosher, but because the Sages wanted to limit close social bonding and the risk of intermarriage in ancient times, while also guarding against real kashrut problems (non-kosher …

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Why is Chabad so successful? 1:20:19

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Rabbi David (Dovid) Eliezrie is a member of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement and the founder, director and spiritual leader of North County Chabad/Congregation Beth Meir HaCohen in Yorba Linda, California. He is an author, speaker, activist and Rohr Jewish Learning Institute advisory board member. #podcast #chabad #outreach #jewish #jewishpodcast #int…

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#13: Reb Yankele Kornblit The Yerushalmi Dancer - אידיש: ר׳ יענקל׳ה קורנבליט דער טאנצער פון ירושלים 1:22:43

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For the thirteenth episode, Shloime Zionce sits down with Reb Yankele Kornblit to talk about his career as a dancer from Yerushalayim, traveling the world, his newfound fame, and his quest to find the right woman to marry. For those without Internet access, you can listen to my new Teef Teef (Yiddish) Podcast over the phone by calling: +1.605.477.1…

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Unfnished Work 22:01

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This week I have three stories for you. The first, a mysterious tale from the court of Reb Mottel of Chernobyl about a suffering servant, the second the Kotzker Rebbe faces a desperate father begging him to save his brilliant son-in-law and the last, the Chofetz Chaim boards a train for a historic gathering of European rabbis and refuses to step of…

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Ep. 75 - 🎤 Ask Away! #23: Female Rabbis, Gefilte Fish and Countertops [The Q&A Series] 43:34

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In this engaging Ask Away #23 episode of the Everyday Judaism podcast, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe fields practical kosher questions emphasizing accessibility for all levels of observance. Key topics include acquiring utensils from non-Jews: new metal items require Tevilah (immersion in a mikvah) but not Kashering if unused, while repaired vessels over 3–5 o…

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Ep. 74 - The Laws of Immersing Utensils - Tevilas Keilim (Siman 37) 33:20

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This episode from the Everyday Judaism Podcast, hosted by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, discusses the Halachot (Jewish laws) regarding the immersion (Tevilah) of utensils in a Mikvah, based on the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch (Siman 37). The discussion draws from biblical origins (from the conquest of Midian) and covers practical applications, exceptions, and relate…

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#12: Reb Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin - אידיש: ר׳ שלום מרדכי רובאשקין 2:08:35

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For the twelfth episode, Shloime Zionce sits down with Reb Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin to talk about his life's journey, through his legal battles, incarceration, and his unbreakable Emunah and Bitachon which led to his miraculous pardon from President Trump. For those without Internet access, you can listen to my new Teef Teef (Yiddish) Podcast ove…

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Yossele The Holy Miser 33:23

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This week I have two stories from you told by the late great Reb Shlomo Carlebach about Yossele the Holy Miser.If you're enjoying these Chassidic stories, please take a quick moment to buy me a coffee. https://ko-fi.com/barakhullman Thank you! I deeply appreciate your support!Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/yossele-the-holy-m…

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Healing After Captivity: Dr. Hezi Levy on Israel’s Hostage Survivors 40:34

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In this powerful Touro Talks episode, Dr. Alan Kadish, President of Touro University, speaks with Dr. Chezi Levy, a senior Israeli medical expert and former Director of Barzilai University Medical Center in Ashkelon and Director General of Israeli Ministry of Health. Dr. Levy shares firsthand insights from treating Israeli hostages released after c…

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This YY Jacobson slices Pastrami for a living 1:21:33

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Rabbi YY Jacobson in lowa is a Shliach and owns a completely Kosher, glatt deli store that went viral on TikTok. He explains his journey, including how he ended up in lowa in the first place, what led him to open a deli store, and how he has achieved such success as a Shliach in the Midwest. #yyjacobson #iowa #deliciousfood #deli #podcast #jewishpo…

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Ep. 72 - The Laws of Salting [Melicha] - Part 2 (Siman 36) 22:30

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In this episode of the Everyday Judaism Podcast, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe continues his exploration of the laws of salting (kashering) meat and poultry to remove prohibited blood, covering Halachot 15–28 from Siman 36. He details specific preparations for various animal parts, including the head (cut and salted inside/outside), bones with marrow, legs (ho…

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Why do people go Off The Derech? 59:21

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Follow Devorah's Lil Fashion Finds Instagram page @Lil_fashion_finds Her WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/L7PF0ub37GU6TM60v1UCcu Or to join her status, text 3474256374By Clappy and Frank

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#11: Rabbi Paysach Freedman & Chaim V’Chessed - אידיש: ר׳ פסח פרידמאן פון חיים וחסד 1:35:59

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For the eleventh episode, Shloime Zionce sits down with Rabbi Paysach Freedman to talk about his work advocating for English speakers in Israel, through his organization "Chaim V'Chessed" which he founded to help people navigate Israe's complex bureaucracy. TO CONTACT CHAIM V'CHESSED: Call: +1.718.407.2448 Email: [email protected] Website: …

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I Saw It On Your Forehead 24:57

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This week I have three stories for you. The first begins with Reb Zusha of Anipoli at a roadside inn, where a simple act sets in motion something that will return years later in the most unexpected way. The second opens in 1914, as Reb Meshi Zahav rushes to the Stoliner Rebbe for a blessing — and discovers that when a tzaddik says "stay," there's a…

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Ep. 71 - 🎤 Ask Away! #21: Hunting, Kashering and True Happiness [The Q&A Series] 47:41

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Episode 21 of the Ask Away series addresses diverse questions on kosher laws, Jewish practices, and spiritual growth, emphasizing practical application and Torah sourcing. Recorded post-Sukkot, the session encourages questioning to deepen understanding. Key themes include: Kosher Laws: Blood is forbidden (Leviticus 17:11), requiring precise kasheri…

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It's a Triple 33:45

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Not a baseball hit, but in the life of Jeffrey D. Miller, October 2025 was a triple anniversary! Messianic Minutes, Ministry, Marriage! His wife, Karen, fills in for Rabbi Ted Simon on this episode, as they look back on all the Lord has done, and what it was like to "say yes to God."By Jeffrey D. Miller

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Ep. 70 - The Laws of Salting [Melicha] - Part 1 (Siman 36) 35:14

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This episode of the Everyday Judaism Podcast explores Siman 36 of the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch, detailing the laws of kashering meat and poultry to remove blood, a biblical prohibition (Leviticus 7:26–27). Rabbi Wolbe explains the historical necessity of home kashering versus modern kosher meat production, emphasizing the process’s precision and the T…

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The Hasidic Community Secret Success with Avi Greenstein Boro Park Jewish Community Council CEO 35:34

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Inside the Hasidic Hustle: How Community, Faith, and Grit Build Generational Wealth with Avi Greenstein, CEO of the Borough Park Jewish Community Council Episode Description: What makes the Hasidic community one of the most entrepreneurial and resilient in the world? How do so many families — without formal education or access to traditional financ…

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The Hasidic Community Secret Success with Avi Greenstein Boro Park Jewish Community Council CEO (Audio) 35:34

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Inside the Hasidic Hustle: How Community, Faith, and Grit Build Generational Wealth with Avi Greenstein, CEO of the Borough Park Jewish Community Council Episode Description: What makes the Hasidic community one of the most entrepreneurial and resilient in the world? How do so many families — without formal education or access to traditional financ…

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#10: Rav Shimon Schneebalg Loves His "OTD" Son - אידיש: הרב שמעון שנייבלג לגבי א זון אראפ פון וועג 2:03:56

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For the tenth episode, Shloime Zionce sits down with Rav Shimon Schneebalg to talk about his son who went "off the Derech" and the organization "Gadlenu" which he founded to help families who find themselves in similar situations. TO CONTACT GADLENU: Call: +972527629524 Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.Gadlenu.com For those without In…

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Why Coumo will win the NYC Mayoral election? With Bruce Backman 1:11:36

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Why Cuomo will win this Mayoral election? With Bruce Backman, Clappy and Moshe Frank. Sponsored by Area 53 entertainment center. Use code clapy15 for a fifteen percent discount.By Clappy and Frank

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The Empty Chariot 24:16

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This week I have three stories for you. The first begins with a powerful count who sets out to rid his land of a Rebbe — and discovers that Heaven has other plans.The second starts with an unexpected blessing from the Lubavitcher Rebbe that will one day turn a life upside down in the most miraculous way.And the last opens on the streets of Poznań, …

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Ep. 69 - 🎤 Ask Away! #20: Anti-Zionism, Chosen People & Kosher Shopping Carts [The Q&A Series] 35:50

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Episode 20 of the Ask Away series of the Everyday Judaism Podcast addresses critical questions about Jewish identity, kosher laws, and Zionism in the context of modern challenges like antisemitism. Recorded post-Rosh Hashanah, the session emphasizes active questioning and sourcing Torah knowledge. Key themes include: Jewish Identity and Antisemitis…

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7. Tuning into Holy Chutzpa 18:07

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The Piaseczner Rebbe’s words from Tishrei 5693 (Oct 1932) land like they were written this morning. On the Piaseczner's 81st Yahrtzeit, Rav Shlomo Katz opens the Aish Kodesh and the Rebbe’s diary and invites us to a sacred, audacious posture the Piaseczner models so uniquely: holy chutzpa—crying out to Hashem and, when needed, at Hashem—while refus…

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6. Thinking About Hashem’s Pain 51:30

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When all is said and done, what can strengthen the Jewish heart? On the 80th yahrzeit of the Piaseczner Rebbe—the Aish Kodesh, HY”D—Rav Shlomo Katz learns his sefarim inside and brings them straight into our moment, days after Oct 7. The Rebbe gives us language for the dance we’re living: crying out to Hashem, and at times at Hashem, while refusing…

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5. The Strength to Daven 41:03

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“We suffered the toughest hit of our whole generation. We have never been stronger.” In the raw days after Oct 7, Rav Shlomo gathers the chevra to sing, weep, and find the strength to daven. Through niggunim (including the original “Oran” melody) and living Torah from the Piaseczner Rebbe—the Aish Kodesh, HY”D (may Hashem avenge his blood)—he speak…

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4. What is the Aish Kodesh Telling Us Today? 48:58

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In the days following the horrors of October 7th, Rav Shlomo Katz gathers with the chevra of Shirat David to ask: What is the Aish Kodesh telling us today? From the depths of the Warsaw Ghetto, Rav Kalonymus Kalman Shapira of Piaseczno, may Hashem avenge his blood (הי״ד), taught how to find Hashem within the fire — how to hear the Rebbe’s Torah eve…

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3. One Piece of Heavenly Advice 49:43

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If there was one piece of advice, spoken straight from the mouth of the Aish Kodesh — Rav Kalonymus Kalman Shapira of Piaseczno, may Hashem avenge his blood (הי״ד) — that we could hold on to for dear life, it might be this. On the Rebbe’s 78th yahrzeit, Rav Shlomo Katz opens the Aish Kodesh and Hakhsharat HaAvrechim to uncover the Piaseczner’s brea…

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2. Scars, Wounds, and the Prayer That Remains 29:16

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On the 75th yahrzeit of the Aish Kodesh — Rav Kalonymus Kalman Shapira of Piaseczna, may Hashem avenge his blood (הי״ד) — Rav Shlomo Katz gathers in Yerushalayim to learn, sing, and weep through the Rebbe’s Torah of tefillah and heartbreak. From Chovas HaTalmidim to Aish Kodesh, we follow the Rebbe’s journey from teaching the joy and innocence of y…

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1. The Rebbe Who Taught Us How to Feel 1:24:05

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On the 74th yahrzeit of the Aish Kodesh, Rav Kalonymus Kalman Shapira of Piaseczno, may Hashem avenge his blood, Rav Shlomo Katz gathers in Efrat to remember the Rebbe of the Warsaw Ghetto — the tzaddik who taught us how to feel, how to pray, and how to stay alive inside. Through niggun, story, and Torah, Rav Shlomo traces the journey of the Piasec…

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Ep. 68 - The Laws of Challah (Siman 35) 21:27

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This episode of the Everyday Judaism Podcast begins the second book of the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch, focusing on Siman 35, the laws of challah, rooted in Numbers 15:17–21. Rabbi Wolbe explains the mitzvah’s biblical and rabbinic dimensions, emphasizing its spiritual significance as a repair for Eve’s sin in the Garden of Eden, where the Tree of Knowle…

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Why do you want to become Jewish? 1:03:55

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Why do you want to become Jewish? Clappy and Moshe Frank interview upcoming Ger, Jewish Convert DevonteBy Clappy and Frank

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Rabbi Michael Miller: The Last Jewish NY Peacemaker Makes His First Political Stand 35:19

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For more than four decades, Rabbi Michael Miller has been one of the most influential and respected figures in New York's Jewish life. As the longtime CEO of the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC), he built bridges between communities, guided the city through moments of crisis, and helped define what Jewish leadership looks like in the moder…

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Rabbi Michael Miller: The Last Jewish NY Peacemaker Makes His First Political Stand (Audio) 35:19

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For more than four decades, Rabbi Michael Miller has been one of the most influential and respected figures in New York's Jewish life. As the longtime CEO of the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC), he built bridges between communities, guided the city through moments of crisis, and helped define what Jewish leadership looks like in the moder…

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#9: Reb Ezra Friedlander - אידיש: ר׳ עזרא פריעדלענדער 1:58:12

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For the ninth episode, Shloime Zionce sits down with Reb Ezra Friedlander to talk about his decades of work as a lobbyist, his experience in politics, his true thoughts on Washington D.C., and the legacy of Liska. For those without Internet access, you can listen to my new Teef Teef (Yiddish) Podcast over the phone by calling: +1.605.477.1888 SIGN …

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When Heaven Listened Closely 27:11

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This week I have three stories for you. The first begins with a man’s wish to be someone else — and the unexpected way Heaven answers him. The second follows a meeting between a beggar and a Rebbe that changes both their lives. And the last takes us to the bedside of an aging tzaddik, where a single moment reveals the heart of divine partnership.If…

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Ep. 67 - 🎤 Ask Away! #19: Politics, Homosexuality and Forgiveness [The Q&A Series] 38:34

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In Episode 19 of the Ask Away series on the Everyday Judaism Podcast, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe fields questions at the TORCH Centre in Houston, recorded pre-Yom Kippur (September 28, 2025). The session addresses teshuva, holiday practices, human imperfection, political voting, synagogue customs, and sensitive social issues, emphasizing Torah’s primacy. Te…

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Ari Lesser: The Rapper who Found God Through Music 1:15:51

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Ari Lesser was chasing music — then music led him back to God. In this episode of Jewish and Joyful, we sit down with Ari Lesser, the viral Jewish rapper whose lyrics went from hip-hop to Torah, Psalms, and faith. Hear how rapping Tehillim (Psalms) changed his life and brought him to Orthodox Judaism. Ari is also a Nazir which you will hear more ab…

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Ep. 66 - 🎤 Ask Away! #18: Mikvah, Mitzvot, and Decoding Bread [The Q&A Series] 45:12

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In Episode 18 of the Ask Away series on the Everyday Judaism Podcast, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe answers diverse questions from participants at the TORCH Centre in Houston, recorded on a Sunday before Rosh Hashanah (pre-October 8, 2025). The session covers topics from the spiritual significance of bread-making to mikvah customs, technology’s role, and Rosh …