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| 14 Feb 2023 | Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman | 00:47:09 | |
WE'RE BACK!!! This season, we'll only be asking our guests one question, can you teach us the Torah al regel aḥat - standing on one leg? Each of our guests this season will be sharing the one idea, principle, verse, maxim, story, or saying that has guided their lives or that they are contemplating at the moment as they face the future. We're so excited to start this season with the inspiring, Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman. Rabbi Berman is the President and Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiva University and the Rabbi Issac Elchanan Theological Seminary (RIETS) and the author of The Final Exam: Letters to our Students, an all-new exploration of the values that guide our lives. Join Aryeh and Alex as they sit down with some of the leading voices of the Jewish world to find out what has led them to where they are today. All while standing on one leg! ____________________________________________________________ Useful Links: The Final Exam: Letters to our Students by Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman. Get 10% off with code PODCAST at checkout! https://twitter.com/AriBermanYU https://www.yutorah.org/rabbi-dr-ari-berman/ | | Get 10% off your next order from www.korenpub.com with code PODCAST at checkout. If you would like to contact us you can reach us on social media @KorenPublishers or via email, at podcast@korenpub.com | | | The Koren Podcast was written and hosted by Aryeh Grossman and Alex Drucker and is edited and produced by Alex Drucker. Artwork by Atara Suna. Music by Music Unlimited via pixabay.com The Koren Podcast is part of the Koren Podcast Network, a division of Koren Publishers Jerusalem. | |||
| 28 Feb 2023 | Gorf | 00:43:59 | |
With Purim just around the corner Aryeh and Alex sat down with the incredible, unstoppable, and incomparable Jordan B. Gorfinkel - better known as Gorf! Gorf is the mastermind behind the new Koren Tanakh Graphic Novel series launched this year with Esther! Gorf is also the architect of the world-famous Passover Haggada Graphic Novel which has been a bestseller every year since its publication in 2019. Outside the Jewish World, or perhaps in a different part of it, Gorf served as the manager of the Batman series at DC Comics for nearly a decade. He oversaw Birds of Prey which was later adapted into a 2022 TV series and a 2020 movie. He also directed the Batman: No Man's Land series which served as the inspiration for The Dark Night Rises and season 5 of the TV series Gotham. Gorf shares his vision for Jewish education, a word he tries to avoid in favor of 'illuminating' for the next generation. Join us to hear Gorf teach the whole Torah standing on one leg - al regel ahat! ____________________________________________________________ Useful Links: The Koren Tanakh Graphic Novel - Esther with English translation The Koren Tanakh Graphic Novel - Esther with modern Hebrew translation The Passover Haggada Graphic Novel | | Get 10% off your next order from www.korenpub.com with code PODCAST at checkout. If you would like to contact us you can reach us on social media @KorenPublishers or via email, at podcast@korenpub.com | | | The Koren Podcast was written and hosted by Aryeh Grossman and Alex Drucker and is edited and produced by Alex Drucker. Artwork by Atara Suna. Music by Music Unlimited via pixabay.com The Koren Podcast is part of the Koren Podcast Network, a division of Koren Publishers Jerusalem. | |||
| 14 Mar 2023 | Sivan Rahav Meir | 00:21:25 | |
The Koren Podcast Al Regel Ahat is back again and this time we're joined by one of Israel's leading journalists, news anchors, and Torah teachers, Sivan Rahav Meir! Today, Sivan is a globally sought-after speaker, merging the world of current affairs and the Torah to inspire countless people worldwide. Sivan's daily TV and radio broadcasts as well as her messages to tens of thousands via Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp are an inspiration to all who read them Listen now as Sivan teaches us her vision of the whole Torah standing on one leg. ____________________________________________________________ Useful Links: Days Are Coming: A Journey Through the Jewish Year by Sivan Rahav Meir #Parasha: Weekly Insights From a Leading Israeli Journalist by Sivan Rahav Meir The Daily Portion - Daily WhatsApp ideas direct from Sivan | | Get 10% off your next order from www.korenpub.com with code PODCAST at checkout. If you would like to contact us you can reach us on social media @KorenPublishers or via email, at podcast@korenpub.com | | | The Koren Podcast was written and hosted by Aryeh Grossman and Alex Drucker and is edited and produced by Alex Drucker. Artwork by Atara Suna. Music by Music Unlimited via pixabay.com The Koren Podcast is part of the Koren Podcast Network, a division of Koren Publishers Jerusalem. | |||
| 28 Mar 2023 | Yaakov Katz | 00:52:08 | |
We're back again standing on one leg! Yaakov has served as the editor-in-chief of the JPost for seven years and recently announced his intention to step down as editor. He has worked as a journalist, focusing on security and defense for several years, and was previously an advisor to Naftali Bennett. This episode was recorded at the end of January 2023 but Yaakov's message that we should not shy away from ideas that challenge us is one that can only serve to help us grow as individuals, as zionists, as a country, and as a people. ____________________________________________________________ Useful Links: Israel vs. Iran: The Shadow War The Weapon Wizards: How Israel Became a HIgh-Tech Military Superpower Shadow Strike: Inside Israel's Secret Mission to Eliminate Syrian Nuclear Power | | Get 10% off your next order from www.korenpub.com with code PODCAST at checkout. If you would like to contact us you can reach us on social media @KorenPublishers or via email, at podcast@korenpub.com | | | The Koren Podcast was written and hosted by Aryeh Grossman and Alex Drucker and is edited and produced by Alex Drucker. Artwork by Atara Suna. Music by Music Unlimited via pixabay.com The Koren Podcast is part of the Koren Podcast Network, a division of Koren Publishers Jerusalem. | |||
| 17 Apr 2023 | Rena Quint | 00:57:07 | |
It was a profound privilege to be invited into the home of Holocaust survivor Rena Quint to hear her story. We are truly grateful that Rena allowed us to record her story for a special episode of the Kore Podcast Al Regal Ahat for Yom HaShoah 2023. Rena was born in Freida Lichtenstein in Pietrokow, Poland in 1936. By age 3 she was imprisoned in the Pietrokow Ghetto and by age 6 was a prisoner in Bergen-Belsen. It was thanks to the women she has come to call her many mothers that she was able to survive, was brought to New York, and eventually adopted by Jacob and Leah Globe. Now the mother of 4 children, grandmother to 22, and great-grandmother to (as of two weeks ago) 44. Rena lives in Jerusalem and tells her story to thousands every year. Rena's book A Daughter of Many Mothers: Her Horrific Childhood and Wonderful Life tells her story and how she came to find evidence of the life she only suspected she had. ______________________________________________________________ Useful Links: A Daughter of Many Mothers: Her Horrific Childhood and Wonderful Life USC Shoah Foundation Interview with Rena Quint
| | Get 10% off your next order from www.korenpub.com with code PODCAST at checkout. If you would like to contact us you can reach us on social media @KorenPublishers or via email, at podcast@korenpub.com | | | The Koren Podcast was written and hosted by Aryeh Grossman and Alex Drucker and is edited and produced by Alex Drucker. Artwork by Atara Suna. Music by Music Unlimited via pixabay.com The Koren Podcast is part of the Koren Podcast Network, a division of Koren Publishers Jerusalem. | |||
| 25 Apr 2023 | Rav Doron Perez - Yom HaAtzma'ut special! | 00:32:04 | |
Yom HaAtzma'ut sameah!!! Aryeh and Alex were joined by Rav Doron Perez, Executive Director of World Mizrachi to talk about the importance and impact of Religious Zionism as the center of the Jewish world has shifted from Europe to America, back to Israel and the Holy Land! Keep your eyes peeled at Yom Ha'Atzma'ut celebrations around the world for the special edition of the Krengel Family World Mizrachi Edition Koren Mahzor for Yom HaAtzma'ut, available for free at the World Orthodox Israel COngress and many other celebrations! ______________________________________________________________ Useful Links:
| | Get 10% off your next order from www.korenpub.com with code PODCAST at checkout. If you would like to contact us you can reach us on social media @KorenPublishers or via email, at podcast@korenpub.com | | | The Koren Podcast was written and hosted by Aryeh Grossman and Alex Drucker and is edited and produced by Alex Drucker. Artwork by Atara Suna. Music by Music Unlimited via pixabay.com The Koren Podcast is part of the Koren Podcast Network, a division of Koren Publishers Jerusalem. | |||
| 09 May 2023 | Rabbanit Malke Bina and Chaya Bina Katz | 00:49:46 | |
We have something a little different this week. Join Alex and Aryeh as they sit down with mother and daughter duo Rabbanit Malke Bina, founder of Matan Women's Institute for Torah Studies, and their CEO Chaya Bina Katz to learn from both of them the whole Torah Al Regel Ahat. ______________________________________________________________ Useful Links: https://www.matan.org.il/en/questions-and-answers-2/ https://www.matan.org.il/en/beit-midrash/kitvuni/ https://www.matan.org.il/en/beit-midrash/bellows-eshkolot/ https://www.matan.org.il/en/matan-podcast/ | | Get 10% off your next order from www.korenpub.com with code PODCAST at checkout. If you would like to contact us you can reach us on social media @KorenPublishers or via email, at podcast@korenpub.com | | | The Koren Podcast was written and hosted by Aryeh Grossman and Alex Drucker and is edited and produced by Alex Drucker. Artwork by Atara Suna. Music by Music Unlimited via pixabay.com The Koren Podcast is part of the Koren Podcast Network, a division of Koren Publishers Jerusalem. | |||
| 24 May 2023 | LIVE! Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis KBE | 00:44:12 | |
This episode of the Koren Podcast was recorded in front of a live audience! We were honored, or rather "honoured", to be joined by the Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth, Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis KBE. Rabbi Mirvis has served as Chief Rabbi since 2013 before which he was Mara DeAtra of Finchley United Synagogue (Kinloss). Listen now as we ask Rabbi Mirvis to teach us the whole Torah al regel ahat - standing on one leg LIVE at the Mizrachi UK Day of Inspiration. Special thanks to Rabbi Andrew Shaw and David Reuben of Mizrachi UK, and Mark Frazer, and Michelle Bauernfreund from the Office of the Chief Rabbi. ______________________________________________________________ Useful Links: https://www.gov.uk/government/people/ephraim-mirvis https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Synagogue https://twitter.com/chiefrabbi | Get 10% off your next order from www.korenpub.com with code PODCAST at checkout. If you would like to contact us you can reach us on social media @KorenPublishers or via email, at podcast@korenpub.com | | | The Koren Podcast was written and hosted by Aryeh Grossman and Alex Drucker and is edited and produced by Alex Drucker. Artwork by Atara Suna. Music by Music Unlimited via pixabay.com
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| 06 Jun 2023 | Michael Oren | 00:50:20 | |
What does the future hold for Israel? For the Jews? For the Peace Process? Of course, nobody knows but if there were to be one voice to listen to to make predictions it would be Michael Oren's. Michael has spent most of his life dedicated to public service in Israel and abroad. He has spent time in government and diplomacy. Before that, he spent some time working as a cowboy. Michael, an already accomplished historian, turns his eye to writing not about history but about the future. in 2048 The Rejuvenated State he sets out his vision for the next 25 years of the Jewish State. He raises the key issues that must be addressed as Israel approaches her 100th birthday. From the Palestinian conflict to citizenship, judicial reform, healthcare, education, diplomacy, and more, Israel has much to be proud of, but a lot of work is yet to do. Listen now as Michael Oren teaches us the whole Torah standing on one leg. ______________________________________________________________ Sand Devil: A Negev Trilogy by Michael Oren | | Get 10% off your next order from www.korenpub.com with code PODCAST at checkout. If you would like to contact us you can reach us on social media @KorenPublishers or via email, at podcast@korenpub.com | | | The Koren Podcast was written and hosted by Aryeh Grossman and Alex Drucker and is edited and produced by Alex Drucker. Artwork by Atara Suna. Music by Music Unlimited via pixabay.com The Koren Podcast is part of the Koren Podcast Network, a division of Koren Publishers Jerusalem. | |||
| 27 Jun 2023 | Sam Lebens | 01:03:38 | |
Is theology dead? Sam Lebens would have us think not. We had an unbelievable conversation with Sam Lebens as he taught us his whole Torah standing on one leg, al regel ahat! Listen now as we talk theology, philosophy, football, books, comedy, and more! ______________________________________________________________ A Guide for the Jewish Undecided by Samuel Lebens The God Desire by David Baddiel | | Get 10% off your next order from www.korenpub.com with code PODCAST at checkout. If you would like to contact us you can reach us on social media @KorenPublishers or via email, at podcast@korenpub.com | | | The Koren Podcast was written and hosted by Aryeh Grossman and Alex Drucker and is edited and produced by Alex Drucker. Artwork by Atara Suna. Music by Music Unlimited via pixabay.com The Koren Podcast is part of the Koren Podcast Network, a division of Koren Publishers Jerusalem. | |||
| 11 Jul 2023 | Dr. Yael Ziegler | 01:03:09 | |
How can we relate to the 3 Weeks? What is the lesson to be learned from Tisha B'Av? Is there a universal message to the book of Eikha (Lamentations) or is it something to read just once a year? We were joined by Dr. Yael Ziegler to talk to gain inspiration, and direction for this time of year. Yael's unique approach to the book of Eikha and how it relates to the rest of Tanakh, as well as revealing themes that are mirrored in the daily prayers shines a new light on the darkest period of the Jewish calendar. ______________________________________________________________ Lamentations: Faith in a Turbulent World Ruth: From Alienation to Monarchy https://korenpub.com/collections/3-weeks-and-9-av | | Get 10% off your next order from www.korenpub.com with code PODCAST at checkout. If you would like to contact us you can reach us on social media @KorenPublishers or via email, at podcast@korenpub.com | | | The Koren Podcast was written and hosted by Aryeh Grossman and Alex Drucker and is edited and produced by Alex Drucker. Artwork by Atara Suna. Music by Music Unlimited via pixabay.com The Koren Podcast is part of the Koren Podcast Network, a division of Koren Publishers Jerusalem. | |||
| 25 Jul 2023 | Rabbi Meni Even Israel | 00:54:19 | |
What's it like to run an organization that is responsible for more Torah learning than any other in the world? How does one carry the mantle of an eminent father after their passing and continue their legacy for future generations? Alex and Aryeh talked to Rabb Meni Even Israel, the director of the Steinsaltz Center and son of Rabbi Adin Even Israel Steinsaltz zt"l to hear what he has to say when asked to teach the whole Torah al regel ahat. ______________________________________________________________ Useful Links: https://steinsaltz-center.org/ https://korenpub.com/collections/the-noe-edition-koren-talmud-bavli-1 https://korenpub.com/collections/rabbi-adin-even-israel-steinsaltz | | Get 10% off your next order from www.korenpub.com with code PODCAST at checkout. If you would like to contact us you can reach us on social media @KorenPublishers or via email, at podcast@korenpub.com | | | The Koren Podcast was written and hosted by Aryeh Grossman and Alex Drucker and is edited and produced by Alex Drucker. Artwork by Atara Suna. Music by Music Unlimited via pixabay.com The Koren Podcast is part of the Koren Podcast Network, a division of Koren Publishers Jerusalem. | |||
| 08 Aug 2023 | Rabbi David Fohrman | 00:57:55 | |
We've been asking our guests to teach us the whole Torah standing on one leg inspired by the story of Hillel and Shammai, but where did Hillel get his now famous answer? Surely Rabbi Akiva's similar maxim makes more sense! Rabbi David Fohrman, the founder of AlephBeta, thinks that Hillel gets his answer from an unexpected, and deeply profound source. Listen now as Rabbi Fohrman teaches the whole Torah standing on one leg - al regel ahat! ______________________________________________________________ Useful Links: Books by Rabbi Fohrman - https://korenpub.com/collections/rabbi-david-fohrman Aleph Beta Podcasts - https://www.alephbeta.org/playlist/hidden-structure-of-ten-commandments https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parsha-lab-from-aleph-beta/id1331532911 https://www.alephbeta.org/playlist/a-book-like-no-other Alex's Water Bottle - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BN43YTS4?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1 | | Get 10% off your next order from www.korenpub.com with code PODCAST at checkout. If you would like to contact us you can reach us on social media @KorenPublishers or via email, at podcast@korenpub.com | | | The Koren Podcast was written and hosted by Aryeh Grossman and Alex Drucker and is edited and produced by Alex Drucker. Artwork by Atara Suna. Music by Music Unlimited via pixabay.com The Koren Podcast is part of the Koren Podcast Network, a division of Koren Publishers Jerusalem. | |||
| 12 Sep 2023 | Rabbi Dr Jacob J Schacter - Rosh HaShana Special | 00:33:33 | |
We're back from summer break and jumping straight back into things with this week's guest, Rabbi Dr. Jacob J. Schacter. Listen now as Rabbi Dr. Schacter teaches his whole Torah standing on one leg - al regel ahat! ______________________________________________________________ Useful Links: https://korenpub.com/collections/selihot-1 | | Get 10% off your next order from www.korenpub.com with code PODCAST at checkout. If you would like to contact us you can reach us on social media @KorenPublishers or via email, at podcast@korenpub.com | | | The Koren Podcast was written and hosted by Aryeh Grossman and Alex Drucker and is edited and produced by Alex Drucker. Artwork by Atara Suna. Music by Music Unlimited via pixabay.com The Koren Podcast is part of the Koren Podcast Network, a division of Koren Publishers Jerusalem. | |||
| 20 Sep 2023 | Rabbi Michael Rosensweig - Yom Kippur Special | 01:05:54 | |
What an honor it was to spend some time before Yom Kippur speaking with Rabbi Michael Rosensweig! He is also the rebbe of dozens, if not hundreds, of Rabbis, teachers, communal leaders, and scholars including many of our own authors and colleagues here at Koren Jerusalem. Listen now as Rabbi Rosensweig teaches us his whole Torah standing on one leg - al regel ahat. ______________________________________________________________ Useful Links: https://korenpub.com/products/mimini-mikhael-essays-on-yom-kippur-and-teshuvah | | Get 10% off your next order from www.korenpub.com with code PODCAST at checkout. If you would like to contact us you can reach us on social media @KorenPublishers or via email, at podcast@korenpub.com | | | The Koren Podcast was written and hosted by Aryeh Grossman and Alex Drucker and is edited and produced by Alex Drucker. Artwork by Atara Suna. Music by Music Unlimited via pixabay.com The Koren Podcast is part of the Koren Podcast Network, a division of Koren Publishers Jerusalem. | |||
| 03 Oct 2023 | Dr. Erica Brown | 01:01:08 | |
Moadim Lesimha, a gut moed, and hag sameah! Dr. Brown's latest book Ecclesiastes and the Search for Meaning is the newest addition to the Maggid Studies in Tanakh Series. In Ecclesiastes, Dr. Brown shows the depth, relevance, and hidden lessons in the oft-ignored sefer. Our conversation is in turn uplifting, inspiring, profound, and enlightening. Listen now as Dr. Erica Brown shares her Torah Al regel Ahat - standing on one leg. ______________________________________________________________ Useful Links: https://korenpub.com/collections/dr-erica-brown/products/ecclesiastes https://korenpub.com/collections/dr-erica-brown https://korenpub.com/collections/maggid-studies-in-tanakh https://www.yu.edu/sacks-center | | Get 10% off your next order from www.korenpub.com with code PODCAST at checkout. If you would like to contact us you can reach us on social media @KorenPublishers or via email, at podcast@korenpub.com | | | The Koren Podcast was written and hosted by Aryeh Grossman and Alex Drucker and is edited and produced by Alex Drucker. Artwork by Atara Suna. Music by Music Unlimited via pixabay.com The Koren Podcast is part of the Koren Podcast Network, a division of Koren Publishers Jerusalem. | |||
| 18 Oct 2023 | Operation Swords of Iron | 00:31:23 | |
In place of a usual episode of the Koren Podcast Al Regel Ahat this week, Aryeh and Alex spent a journey back from an army base in Israel trying to process some of the events of the last couple of weeks. We want to thank all of the people on the front lines fighting for Israel's safety, and all those in the diaspora who have moved mountains to assist in whatever way they can. Please consider donating to the Siddurim for Tzahal Project to help spiritually arm our soldiers. https://my.israelgives.org/en/fundme/Tefilla | |||
| 31 Oct 2023 | Aryeh Myers | 00:36:48 | |
We are joined this week by Aryeh Myers, a paramedic, and member of the International Relations department of Magen David Adom. Aryeh has been working round the clock since October 7th and took some time out to speak with Aryeh and Alex about the heroic response of his colleagues, the hope Magen David Adom provides as an apolitical organization that brings members of all areas of Israeli society together. Our hearts go out to Aryeh and the many thousands of employees and volunteers of MDA and the various other emergency response organizations who have been doing so much since the beginning of the war with Hamas. Listen now as Aryeh Myers shares his Torah Al regel Ahat - standing on one leg. ______________________________________________________________ Useful Links:
https://www.mdais.org/en/donation | | The Koren Podcast was written and hosted by Aryeh Grossman and Alex Drucker and was edited and produced by Alex Drucker. Artwork by Atara Suna. Music by Music Unlimited via pixabay.com The Koren Podcast is part of the Koren Podcast Network, a division of Koren Publishers Jerusalem. | |||
| 15 Nov 2023 | Platoon Leader (Res.) Rabbi Avishai Magence | 00:29:27 | |
This week we are joined by our colleague and friend Rabbi Avishai Magence. Avishai is the projects director at Koren and, in normal life, is responsible for overseeing all of the ongoing projects at Koren. Since October 7th Avishai has been serving in the IDF reserves as a platoon leader in the defence of Israel. The current war is the fourth in which Avishai has been called up to serve with his unit. We spoke to Avishai about his experiences over the past several weeks and asked him to share his Torah al regel ahat. Listen now! ______________________________________________________________ Useful Links:
Please consider supporting Israeli businesses including Koren Jerusalem. Visit www.korenpub.com today. As part of the Blue November initiative, Koren will be donating a portion of our proceeds to the IDF, displaced families, and other organizations working for the support and defense of Israel.
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| 27 Nov 2023 | Eylon Levy | 00:25:24 | |
We are joined this week by one of the most recognizable faces (and eyebrows!) of world Jewry today. Eylon Levy is the Israeli Government Spokesman who has appeared in hundreds of TV and radio interviews to be the voice of right and reason against so many ill-informed (even if well-intentioned) journalists around the world.
Listen now as Eylon Levy shares his Torah Al regel Ahat - standing on one leg. ______________________________________________________________ Useful Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lGmwJa33xU https://korenpub.com/products/frayed https://sapirjournal.org/war-in-israel/2023/11/the-war-against-the-jews/ | | Get 10% off your next order from www.korenpub.com with code PODCAST at checkout. If you would like to contact us you can reach us on social media @KorenPublishers or via email, at podcast@korenpub.com | | | The Koren Podcast was written and hosted by Aryeh Grossman and Alex Drucker and is edited and produced by Alex Drucker. Artwork by Atara Suna. Music by Music Unlimited via pixabay.com The Koren Podcast is part of the Koren Podcast Network, a division of Koren Publishers Jerusalem. | |||
| 20 Feb 2024 | Rachel Goldberg & Jon Polin | 00:43:55 | |
We're back for our fifth season of The Koren Podcast asking our guests to teach us their Torah al regel ahat - standing on one leg. Hersh is one of 134 people who have been held in captivity since October 7th and, as Rachel and Jon say, they have been living every parent's worst nightmare. Rachel and Jon have been working, and worrying, around the clock for nearly 5 months to get any information they can about their son and secure his release. ______________________________________________________________ Useful Links: instagram.com/bring.hersh.home/ | | Get 10% off your next order from www.korenpub.com with code PODCAST at checkout. If you would like to contact us you can reach us on social media @KorenPublishers or via email, at podcast@korenpub.com | | | The Koren Podcast was written and hosted by Aryeh Grossman and Alex Drucker and was edited and produced by Alex Drucker. Artwork by Tani Bayer. Music by Music Unlimited via pixabay.com The Koren Podcast is part of the Koren Podcast Network, a division of Koren Jerusalem.
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| 05 Mar 2024 | Rabbi Shlomo Brody | 00:40:33 | |
We're back for our fifth season of The Koren Podcast asking our guests to teach us their Torah al regel ahat - standing on one leg. Rabbi Brody is a leading expert in Jewish ethics and his new book is the first attempt to analyse the field of Jewish military ethics comprehensively. Although Rabbi Brody began the writing process several years ago, since October 7th it has an even stronger relevance. Listen now as he shares his Torah al regel ahat. ______________________________________________________________ Useful Links: | | Get 10% off your next order from www.korenpub.com with code PODCAST at checkout. If you would like to contact us you can reach us on social media @KorenPublishers or via email, at podcast@korenpub.com | | | The Koren Podcast was written and hosted by Aryeh Grossman and Alex Drucker and was edited and produced by Alex Drucker. Artwork by Tani Bayer. Music by Music Unlimited via pixabay.com The Koren Podcast is part of the Koren Podcast Network, a division of Koren Jerusalem.
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| 19 Mar 2024 | Elon Gold | 00:43:28 | |
It's almost Purim! To get into the spirit we are releasing 2 episodes this week! For the first of our Purim specials we were joined by actor, comedian, and all-round mensch Elon Gold! Listen now as Elon shares his Torah al regel ahat! | | Get 10% off your next order from www.korenpub.com with code PODCAST at checkout. If you would like to contact us you can reach us on social media @KorenPublishers or via email, at podcast@korenpub.com | | | The Koren Podcast was written and hosted by Aryeh Grossman and Alex Drucker and was edited and produced by Alex Drucker. Artwork by Tani Bayer. Music by Music Unlimited via pixabay.com The Koren Podcast is part of the Koren Podcast Network, a division of Koren Jerusalem.
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| 20 Mar 2024 | MODI | 00:26:49 | |
For our second special Purim episode... It's Modi! Modi Rosenfeld is a wonderful stand-up,actor, and Jewish advocate. What a treat it was to spend some time with him learning about Moshiach energy, making people smile, and building Jewish futures. Listen now as Modi shares his Torah al regel ahat! | | Get 10% off your next order from www.korenpub.com with code PODCAST at checkout. If you would like to contact us you can reach us on social media @KorenPublishers or via email, at podcast@korenpub.com | | | The Koren Podcast was written and hosted by Aryeh Grossman and Alex Drucker and was edited and produced by Alex Drucker. Artwork by Tani Bayer. Music by Music Unlimited via pixabay.com The Koren Podcast is part of the Koren Podcast Network, a division of Koren Jerusalem. | |||
| 02 Apr 2024 | Rabbi Dovid Bashevkin | 01:01:55 | |
We were joined this week by Jewish renaissance man, teacher, author, podcaster, twitter star, Rabbi Dovid Bashevkin! Rabbi Bashevkin is the Director of Education at NCSY, Clinical Assistant Professor of Jewish Values at the Sy Syms School of Business at Yeshiva University. He has published four books, Sin·a·gogue: Sin and Failure in Jewish Thought, a Hebrew work B’Rogez Rachem Tizkor (trans. In Anger, Remember Mercy), Top 5: Lists of Jewish Character and Character, and Just One: The NCSY Haggadah and is the founder of 18Forty, a new media company that helps users find meaning in their lives through the exploration of Jewish thought and ideas as well as the host of the incredibly popular 18Forty podcast (maybe not as popular as The Koren Podcast) where his series on an unbelievable breadth of topics inspire his many thousands of listeners. Listen now as he shares his Torah al regel ahat. ______________________________________________________________ Useful Links: The Krengel Family World Mizrachi Edition Koren Mahzor for Yom Ha'AtzmaUt and Yom Yerushalyim | | Get 10% off your next order from www.korenpub.com with code PODCAST at checkout. If you would like to contact us you can reach us on social media @KorenPublishers or via email, at podcast@korenpub.com | | | The Koren Podcast was written and hosted by Aryeh Grossman and Alex Drucker and was edited and produced by Alex Drucker. Artwork by Tani Bayer. Music by Music Unlimited via pixabay.com The Koren Podcast is part of the Koren Podcast Network, a division of Koren Jerusalem. | |||
| 16 Apr 2024 | Rabbi Daniel Feldman | 00:37:52 | |
Have you ever wondered why sometimes halakha seems immovable but other times it seems flexible and full of workarounds? We can't own hametz on Pesah so we just sell it to a non-Jew. First borns must fast on erev-Pesah, just make a siyum! Rabbi Daniel Feldman explores these topics and more in his new book Letter and Spirit: Evasions, Avoidance, and Workarounds in the Halakhic System. But these aren't just distinct mechanisms to make a halakhic lifestyle easier, they are part of a broader and beautiful framework for a Jew to connect with Hashem. Listen now as Rabbi Feldman share his Torah al regel ahat! ______________________________________________________________ Useful Links: Letter and Spirit: Evasions, Avoidance, and Workarounds in the Halakhic System False Facts and True Rumors: Lashon HaRa in Contemporary Culture
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| 07 May 2024 | Yom HaZikaron - Yosef Guedalia hy"d | 01:39:58 | |
In this deeply moving episode of the Koren Podcast, Al Regel Ahat, we have the honor of sitting down with David, Asher, and Charlie Guedalia, as they share the remarkable story of their beloved son and brother, Yosef. Yosef's name has become synonymous with courage, sacrifice, and heroism. On that fateful day in Kfar Aza, Yosef fearlessly put himself in harm's way to save the lives of countless others. His selfless act of bravery serves as a shining example of the unwavering spirit of the Jewish people. As we approach Yom HaZikaron, a time of solemn reflection and remembrance, Yosef's memory burns brightly in our hearts. His legacy reminds us of the profound depths of love and sacrifice that define our nation. Throughout the episode, David, Asher, and Charlie share intimate stories of Yosef's life, his unwavering commitment to his family, to Judaism and learning Torah, and to his beloved wife Sinai. Their heartfelt words paint a poignant picture of a true hero, whose spirit continues to inspire and uplift us all. Join us as we honor the memory of Yosef Geudalia, a beacon of light in the darkness, and celebrate the remarkable legacy he leaves behind. ______________________________________________________________ | | Get 10% off your next order from www.korenpub.com with code PODCAST at checkout. If you would like to contact us you can reach us on social media @KorenPublishers or via email, at podcast@korenpub.com | | The Koren Podcast was written and hosted by Aryeh Grossman and Alex Drucker and was edited and produced by Alex Drucker. Artwork by Tani Bayer. Music by Music Unlimited via pixabay.com The Koren Podcast is part of the Koren Podcast Network, a division of Koren Jerusalem. | |||
| 21 May 2024 | Rabbi Jonathan Ziring | 00:54:38 | |
Join us as we hear from Rabbi Jonathan Ziring teach his Torah al regel ahat! ______________________________________________________________ Useful Links:
Torah in a Connected World: A Halakhic Perspective on Communications Technology and Social Media | | Get 10% off your next order from www.korenpub.com with code PODCAST at checkout. If you would like to contact us you can reach us on social media @KorenPublishers or via email, at podcast@korenpub.com | | | The Koren Podcast was written and hosted by Aryeh Grossman and Alex Drucker and was edited and produced by Alex Drucker. Artwork by Tani Bayer. Music by Music Unlimited via pixabay.com The Koren Podcast is part of the Koren Podcast Network, a division of Koren Jerusalem. | |||
| 04 Jun 2024 | Rabbi Zvi Ron | 00:49:37 | |
We're back! This week we sat down with Rabbi Zvi Ron, author of the new book Jewish Customs: Exploring Common and Uncommon Minhagim as he talks about his Torah al regel ahat! ______________________________________________________________ Useful Links: | | Get 10% off your next order from www.korenpub.com with code PODCAST at checkout. If you would like to contact us you can reach us on social media @KorenPublishers or via email, at podcast@korenpub.com | | | The Koren Podcast was written and hosted by Aryeh Grossman and Alex Drucker and was edited and produced by Alex Drucker. Artwork by Tani Bayer. Music by Music Unlimited via pixabay.com The Koren Podcast is part of the Koren Podcast Network, a division of Koren Jerusalem. | |||
| 23 Jun 2024 | Live From Shavua HaSefer! | 00:46:31 | |
Join Alex and Aryeh for a night at Shavua HaSefer at Jerusalem's First Station! Come visit the Koren stand in Jerusalem or Tel Aviv for amazing discounts or get 10% off your next order from www.korenpub.com with code PODCAST at checkout! ______________________________________________________________ Useful Links: | | Get 10% off your next order from www.korenpub.com with code PODCAST at checkout. If you would like to contact us you can reach us on social media @KorenPublishers or via email, at podcast@korenpub.com | | | The Koren Podcast was written and hosted by Aryeh Grossman and Alex Drucker and was edited and produced by Alex Drucker. Artwork by Tani Bayer. Music by Music Unlimited via pixabay.com The Koren Podcast is part of the Koren Podcast Network, a division of Koren Jerusalem. | |||
| 09 Jul 2024 | Rabbi Dr Raphael Zarum | 00:48:59 | |
How does Torah work? This week we sat down with Rabbi Dr Raphael Zarum to hear his Torah al regel ahat! ______________________________________________________________ Useful Links: | | Get 10% off your next order from www.korenpub.com with code PODCAST at checkout. If you would like to contact us you can reach us on social media @KorenPublishers or via email, at podcast@korenpub.com | | | The Koren Podcast was written and hosted by Aryeh Grossman and Alex Drucker and was edited and produced by Alex Drucker. Artwork by Tani Bayer. Music by Music Unlimited via pixabay.com The Koren Podcast is part of the Koren Podcast Network, a division of Koren Jerusalem. | |||
| 23 Jul 2024 | Shulie Mishkin | 00:36:48 | |
Join us for this week's episode of The Koren Podcast Al Regel Ahat where Aryeh talks to tour guide and experiential Jewish educator Shuli Mishkin about the benefits of learning Torah out in the land, a topic particularly pertinent to the period of the Three Weeks leading into Tisha B'Av. Shulie Mishkin made Aliyah from New York with a Master's degree in Jewish History from Columbia University. After completing the Ministry of Tourism guide course in 1997, she began guiding professionally and has since taught and guided all ages, from toddlers to retirees. Her tours provide a complete picture of the land of Israel and Jewish heritage, with a strong reliance on sources ranging from the Bible to 19th century travelers' reports. Alongside her regular guide work, she teaches "tour and text" courses in the Jerusalem institutions of Pardes and Matan, and provides tours for special needs students in the “Darkaynu” program. Shulie lives in Alon Shvut with her husband Jonathan and their five kids.
______________________________________________________________ Useful Links: https://www.shuliemishkintours.com/ | | Get 10% off your next order from www.korenpub.com with code PODCAST at checkout. If you would like to contact us you can reach us on social media @KorenPublishers or via email, at podcast@korenpub.com | | | The Koren Podcast was written and hosted by Aryeh Grossman and Alex Drucker and was edited and produced by Alex Drucker. Artwork by Tani Bayer. Music by Music Unlimited via pixabay.com The Koren Podcast is part of the Koren Podcast Network, a division of Koren Jerusalem. | |||
| 06 Aug 2024 | Tisha B'Av | 02:05:44 | |
As we prepare for Tisha B’Av, we need little reminding of how fragile and fraught our existence as Jews can be even here in Israel. There have been daily reminders since Simchat Torah of the harsh realities of being a Jew whether in Eretz Yisrael or the diaspora. | |||
| 20 Aug 2024 | Yair Ettinger | 00:57:30 | |
Listen now as journalist, author, and lecturer Yair Ettinger shares his Torah Al Regel Ahat! ______________________________________________________________ Useful Links: | | Get 10% off your next order from www.korenpub.com with code PODCAST at checkout. If you would like to contact us you can reach us on social media @KorenPublishers or via email, at podcast@korenpub.com | | | The Koren Podcast was written and hosted by Aryeh Grossman and Alex Drucker and was edited and produced by Alex Drucker. Artwork by Tani Bayer. Music by Music Unlimited via pixabay.com The Koren Podcast is part of the Koren Podcast Network, a division of Koren Jerusalem. | |||
| 03 Sep 2024 | Binyamin Casper | 00:47:31 | |
Join us to hear Binyamin "Binny" Casper share his Torah Al Regel Ahat. Binny is the developer of the new Leifer Family Edition Koren Yedid Siddur which is revolutionizing they way people approach tefilla. Binny's thoughtful approach to Torah, Judaism, and life in general makes him the perfect person to create this groundbreaking, new siddur and someone we wanted to hear from to teach their Torah standing on one leg. ______________________________________________________________ Useful Links: The Leifer Family Edition Koren Yedid Siddur Weekly divrei Torah from Binny Casper (admin only WhatsApp group) | | Get 10% off your next order from www.korenpub.com with code PODCAST at checkout. If you would like to contact us you can reach us on social media @KorenPublishers or via email, at podcast@korenpub.com | | | The Koren Podcast was written and hosted by Aryeh Grossman and Alex Drucker and was edited and produced by Alex Drucker. Artwork by Tani Bayer. Music by Music Unlimited via pixabay.com The Koren Podcast is part of the Koren Podcast Network, a division of Koren Jerusalem. | |||
| 17 Sep 2024 | Rabbi Yosef Bronstein | 00:43:31 | |
Join us as Rabbi Yosef Bronstein shares his Torah al regel ahat! Rabbi Bronstein's new book, Engaging the Essence: The Torah Philosophy of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, explores the broader Torah contribution of the Lubavitcher Rebbe to the Jewish world and beyond. Rabbi Bronstein shares his journey from a student of Rav Kook and academic Talmud study to one of the leading scholars of the Rebbe's Torah. We explore similarities and differences between Rav Kook and The Rebbe who both view the current age as the latter stages of exile and the beginning of the redemption, and ideas of the individual vs the communal. Rabbi Bronstein also shares some thoughts on the upcoming high holidays. ______________________________________________________________ Engaging the Essence: The Torah Philosophy of the Lubavitcher Rebbe by Rabbi Yosef Bronstein | | Get 10% off your next order from www.korenpub.com with code PODCAST at checkout. If you would like to contact us you can reach us on social media @KorenPublishers or via email, at podcast@korenpub.com | | | The Koren Podcast was written and hosted by Aryeh Grossman and Alex Drucker and was edited and produced by Alex Drucker. Artwork by Tani Bayer. Music by Music Unlimited via pixabay.com The Koren Podcast is part of the Koren Podcast Network, a division of Koren Jerusalem. | |||
| 01 Oct 2024 | Rav David Stav | 00:53:54 | |
Rav David Stav joins us this week to share his Torah al regel ahat! Rav Stav is the co-founder of Tzohar, the former chairman of Ohr Torah Stone, and currently serves as the Chief Rabbi of Shoham in Israel. He is one of the leading voices in promoting ahdut, unity, among the religious and non-religious communities in Israel and it was a distinct honor to host him at the Koren Podcast Studio. Rav Stav is the author of several books including, Pocket Parasha from Maggid Books, his first book in English. ______________________________________________________________ Pocket Parasha by Rabbi David Stav | | Get 10% off your next order from www.korenpub.com with code PODCAST at checkout. If you would like to contact us you can reach us on social media @KorenPublishers or via email, at podcast@korenpub.com | | | The Koren Podcast was written and hosted by Aryeh Grossman and Alex Drucker and was edited and produced by Alex Drucker. Artwork by Tani Bayer. Music by Music Unlimited via pixabay.com The Koren Podcast is part of the Koren Podcast Network, a division of Koren Jerusalem. | |||
| 06 Oct 2024 | Reflections on October 7 with Oriya Mevorach and Reuven Ziegler | 00:50:48 | |
A year on from the terrible events of October 7, 2023 we sat down with the Editorial Director at Maggid Books Rabbi Reuven Ziegler, and the Managing Editor of Hebrew projects at Maggid Books Oriya Mevorach to share reflections from the last 12 months. Rabbi Ziegler, as the Editorial Director, and Oriya, as Managing editor and co-author, are two of the personalities behind the bestselling One Day in October: Forty Heroes, Forty Stories which contains stories of just some of the incredibly heroic actions of normal people from that fateful day. At the time of record, One Day in October has sold more than 50,000 copies worldwide and has received praise from world leaders, celebrities, Israel advocates, and regular people for its sensitive and emotional retelling of stories from one of the darkest days in our history. ______________________________________________________________ One Day in Octoberl: Forty Heroes, Forty Stories by Yair Agmon and Oriya Mevorach Learn more about the heroes of October 7 here. | | Get 10% off your next order from www.korenpub.com with code PODCAST at checkout. If you would like to contact us you can reach us on social media @KorenPublishers or via email, at podcast@korenpub.com | | | The Koren Podcast was written and hosted by Aryeh Grossman and Alex Drucker and was edited and produced by Alex Drucker. Artwork by Tani Bayer. Music by Zakhar Valaha and ClavinClavier via pixabay.com The Koren Podcast is part of the Koren Podcast Network, a division of Koren Jerusalem. | |||
| 22 Jun 2020 | Approaching Times of Crisis | 01:07:05 | |
In the first-ever episode of the Koren Podcast, we sit down with Rabbi Reuven Ziegler to talk about approaching times of crisis. Rabbi Ziegler gives us unparalleled insight into the hashkafa of Rav Joseph B. Soloveitchik (the Rav), and Rav Aharon Lichtenstein and how each approached life's most challenging times. We see how we can learn from these two Torah giants to gain strength in these difficult times. | |||
| 17 Jun 2021 | Bonus Episode LIVE from Shavua HaSefer in Jerusalem | 00:31:41 | |
Alex and Aryeh spent the evening at the book fair at the First Station in Jerusalem as part of Shavua HaSefer HaIvri - Israel's national book week. Our hosts were joined by: Shira Lankin Sheps (Layers) Judy Klitsner (Subversive Sequels in the Bible) Dr Yael (Ruth and Lamentations) and Rabbi Reuven Ziegler (Oz VeAnava and Chairman of Koren Publishers Editroial Board) Prof. Tova Ganzel (Ezekiel)
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| 03 May 2022 | Building Independence with Asher Cailingold | 01:11:39 | |
Hag HaAtzma'Ut Sameah! Happy 74th Israel Independence Day! Asher Cailingold was born in London, England in 1930 to one of the few Religious Zionist families living there at the time and, inspired by the examples set for them by their parents, he and his two sisters all played active roles in the building of the Jewish State. Tune in to hear the mind-blowing story of his life, and the lives of the now renowned Cailingold and Avner families. Asher's story is at times tragic and at others uplifting and inspiring. This episode is certainly not one to be missed. ______________________________________________________________ Useful Links: An Unlikely Heroine by Asher Cailingold The Prime Ministers: An Intimate Narrative of Israeli Leadership by Yehuda Avner https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esther_Cailingold | | Get 10% off your next order from www.korenpub.com with code PODCAST at checkout. If you would like to contact us you can reach us on social media @KorenPublishers or via email, at podcast@korenpub.com | | | The Koren Podcast was written and hosted by Aryeh Grossman and Alex Drucker and is edited and produced by Alex Drucker. Artwork by Tani Bayer. The Koren Podcast is part of the Koren Podcast Network, a division of Koren Publishers Jerusalem.
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| 04 May 2021 | But It's Only a Midrash! With Rabbi Nathaniel Helfgot and Simi Peters | 01:08:57 | |
Midrashim play a central role in the way in which we learn ḥumash and tanakh. Unfortunately, many modern Jews have never learned midrash in a serious fashion and this has given rise to people either dismissing midrashim or confusing, even conflating, midrashim with the actual text of the tanakh. We sat down with two experts on the world of midrash, Rabbi Nathaniel Helfgot (Mikra and Meaning: Studies in Bible and its Interpretation) and Simi Peters (Learning to Read Midrash) to talk about what midrash is, why it is so important, the modern/centrist orthodox approaches to midrash, and how we can teach it better. This week's podcast is dedicated to the memory of the 45 men tragically killed in Meron on Lag B'Omer and to the speedy recovery of all of those injured in the disaster. The Koren Podcast is written, hosted, and produced by Aryeh Grossman and Alex Drucker and is edited by Alex Drucker. The Koren Podcast is a part of the Koren Podcast Network, a division of Koren Publishers Jerusalem. Get 10% off your next order at www.korenpub.com with code PODCAST at checkout. Useful links: Full text and translation of Simi Peters' favorite Midrashim | |||
| 16 Nov 2020 | Creating Inclusive Communities with Rabbi Dr Benjy Leibowitz and Rabbi Kalman Samuels | 01:21:30 | |
For a long time, people with disabilities have been excluded from communal life, either due to an inability to physically access communal buildings and activities or due to other challenges that present themselves in communal and ritual life. | |||
| 31 Aug 2020 | Ethical living: Modern Orthodoxy and Mussar with Rabbi David Silverstein and Rabbanit Shayna Goldberg | 01:27:42 | |
The month and Elul and the approach of Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur bring with them the overwhelming desire for introspection and self-reflection. Although we are all familiar with some of the classic works of mussar and ethics building, the Modern Orthodox community tends to shy away from the formal study of mussar. We sat down with Rabbi David Silverstein, assistant Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivat Orayta, and Rabbanit Shayna Goldberg, Mashgiha Ruhani of Migdal Oz to discuss why mussar tends to take a back seat in the Modern Orthodox world, a different approach to the study of ethics and our understanding of mitzvot and halakha, and to get some inspiration ahead of the High Holidays. | |||
| 23 Sep 2020 | Giving Meaning to Yom Kippur with Dr. Erica Brown | 00:31:40 | |
As we do every year during this period Jews all over the world take time to introspect, reflect on the year that was, and think about our hopes and plans for the year ahead. It was our pleasure to sit down with Dr. Erica Brown (Return: Daily Inspiration for the Days of Awe and Jonah: The Reluctant Prophet) ahead of Yom Kippur for some words of wisdom on how to get the most out of the Day of Atonement this year. | |||
| 09 Aug 2022 | Go out and dance in the vineyards - Israel's wine and viniculture with Sam Baum | 00:54:31 | |
After the 9 Days and a pretty brutal week for Israel, we thought it might be nice to sit back with a nice glass of wine and talk about something a little lighter. With agriculture, and the grape harvest starting on or around Tu B'Av (15th Av), what better topic for an episode than Israel's growing wine industry! Alex spent an afternoon strolling through the vineyards in the hills just outside Jerusalem with one of Israel's up-and-coming vintners, Sam Baum. Sam works at one of Israel's leading wine producers and has spent his adult life learning everything there is to know about growing and tending to the grapes in order to produce some truly fantastic wines. Sam and his wife Rivky also launched their own label this year, Family Baum Winery with a view to producing Israel's best red wine. The cultivation of grapes and the production of wine has always played an important role in the Holy Land and Sam is just the latest in a long line of world-class kosher vintners. Sam's passion for wine production, the land, the people, and the God of Israel come through and inspire everything he does. Listen now! _____________________________________________________________ Useful Links: | | Get 10% off your next order from www.korenpub.com with code PODCAST at checkout. If you would like to contact us you can reach us on social media @KorenPublishers or via email, at podcast@korenpub.com | | | The Koren Podcast was written and hosted by Aryeh Grossman and Alex Drucker and is edited and produced by Alex Drucker. Artwork by Tani Bayer. The Koren Podcast is part of the Koren Podcast Network, a division of Koren Publishers Jerusalem.
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| 27 Jul 2020 | History is the Story of People with Rabbi Berel Wein - Jewish History part 1 | 00:24:16 | |
We had the privilege to talk to the world-renowned historian, educator, lecturer, and rabbi, Rabbi Berel Wein for some inspiration ahead of Tisha B'Av. | |||
| 31 May 2022 | Immigrants, We Get the Job Done! - Modern Reflections on Megillat Rut with Rabbi Dr. Stu Halpern | 00:38:44 | |
It's almost Shavuot! Alex and Aryeh sat down with our friend and colleague Rabbi Dr. Stu Halpern to discuss some contemporary reflections on Megillat Rut, the book of Ruth. In a discussion that is bookended by Broadway references, Stu introduces ideas about the Jewish approach to immigrants, refugees, converts, antisemitism, biblical symmetry, and more. _____________________________________________________________ Useful Links: Gleanings: Reflections on Ruth Proclaim Liberty Throughout the Land The Straus Center for Torah and Western Thought All books by Rabbi Dr. Stu Halpern | | Get 10% off your next order from www.korenpub.com with code PODCAST at checkout. If you would like to contact us you can reach us on social media @KorenPublishers or via email, at podcast@korenpub.com | | | The Koren Podcast was written and hosted by Aryeh Grossman and Alex Drucker and is edited and produced by Alex Drucker. Artwork by Tani Bayer. The Koren Podcast is part of the Koren Podcast Network, a division of Koren Publishers Jerusalem.
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| 14 Sep 2020 | Inspiration for Rosh Hashana with Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks | 00:35:51 | |
We were honored to speak with Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks for some inspiration ahead of Rosh Hashana. We discussed what he will be focusing on this High Holiday period and into the year ahead, how his new books Judaism's Life-Changing Ideas, and Morality serve as sources of strength and solace during the tumultuous times in which we find ourselves, and what Judaism can teach us to help cope with life's challenges and can help us create a better future for ourselves. | |||
| 15 Mar 2021 | Introducing I've Got a Question! | 00:23:43 | |
Introducing I've Got a Question! Alex sits down with Shira Greenspan who is the host of a brand-new podcast from the Koren Podcast Network. I've Got a Question! is a place for kids to ask the questions they've always wondered about! Why is there so much blood in the story of Pesah? What was it like at the splitting of the Red Sea? What's it like to move to Israel? How do we know Hashem is listening? Join host Shira Greenspan as she talks to experts from all over the world to try and find answers, and even ask some of her own questions along the way! I've Got a Question is a part of the Koren Podcast Network In the first episode of I've Got a Question! Shira answers a question sent in by Orit from Pennsylvania: Why is Pesah so bloody? Why is there so much blood in the Pesah story? Shira calls on Dr. Larry Stiefel and Dr. Daniel Rose to try and find the answers. Dr. Larry, also known as the Maggid of Bergenfield, is an expert on blood and how our bodies work. Daniel Rose created the Magerman Edition Koren Youth Haggada and the Magerman Edition Koren Educational Siddur Series. He is an expert on all things Jewish and spends his time making Judaism fun and interesting for kids all over the world! You can find Daniel's Haggada and siddurim here | |||
| 18 May 2021 | Israel Under Fire with Rav Aviad Tabory | 00:37:15 | |
The events of the past few weeks have compelled us to record an episode to try to make sense of it all. We sat down with Rav Aviad Tabory of Yeshivat Eretz HaTzvi to talk about some of the issues in halakha and hashkafa that arise in times of heightened conflict. It would be impossible to address all of the issues facing Israel and world Jewry as a result of the current conflict but we hope we are able to provide some food for thought, perhaps some comfort, or at least sow a seed of discussion to help you the listener make sense of things. This episode was recorded between Yom Yerushalayim and Shavuot, many of the issues that are currently at the forefront of discussions had not yet taken place, while others may already seem like ancient history. If you would like to discuss any of the issues raised in this episode you can contact us at podcast@korenpub.com or on social media @korenpublishers and @korenpubjerusalem. | |||
| 15 Feb 2022 | Israel's First Nobel with Rabbi Jeffrey Saks | 01:12:25 | |
Following the success of our Koren in the Wild episode with Nachliel Selevan, we took the streets once again! Rabbi Jeffrey Saks, editor-in-chief of the Toby Press' S.Y. Agnon Library, was kind enough to give us a private tour of Beit Agnon - The Agnon House in Jerusalem where he also serves as director. S.Y. Agnon, born Shmuel Yosef Czaczkes, was recognized as a prodigy at a young age in his hometown of Buczacz in Galicia (modern-day Western Ukraine). He left home as a young man to resettle in Jaffa in 1908 where he lived a secular life as a writer in pre-state Israel. In search of some "real-life experience," he relocated to Germany in 1912 where, in 1924 he lost his home and library to fire and he took this as a sign that it was time to return to the Holy land with his family, this time settling in Jerusalem where he became a central figure in Israel's blossoming literary scene. Agnon's stories and poems explore themes of a people at a crossroads between the old world and the new. His writing earned him Israel's first Nobel Prize (and only prize for literature) in 1966. We concluded our tour with Rabbi Saks by sitting down for a conversation in Agnon's study, surrounded by his collection of more than 9,000, to talk about Agnon's legacy as a writing, Zionist figure, and religious Jew. Rabbi Saks extolls the religious value of studying Agnon's works, and we made a fascinating discovery in amongst the many, many volumes on the shelves. ________________________________________________________________ Useful Links: https://korenpub.com/collections/the-agnon-library https://agnonhouse.org.il/english/ | | | Get 10% off your next order from www.korenpub.com with code PODCAST at checkout. If you would like to contact us you can reach us on social media @KorenPublishers or via email, podcast@korenpub.com | | | This episode of the Koren Podcast is sponsored by WebYeshiva.org Sign-up for their free, live, and fully interactive online courses and classes, or apply to the advanced Halacha Mastery Program for men and women. Choose from over 20 hours of interactive weekly shiurim in Tanakh, Gemara, Halacha, Jewish thought, and more, taught by their amazing teachers – or access thousands of hours of archived courses. WebYeshiva.org continues the decades-long work by Rabbi Brovender as a pioneer of Torah learning for everyone, everywhere. Visit WebYeshiva.org today. Log in and learn. | | | The Koren Podcast was written and hosted by Aryeh Grossman and Alex Drucker and is edited and produced by Alex Drucker. The Koren Podcast is part of the Koren Podcast Network, a division of Koren Publishers Jerusalem. We are grateful to Rabbi Jeffrey Saks and Agnon House for graciously hosting us for this week's episode. | |||
| 01 Jun 2021 | Jewish Pride with Ben M. Freeman | 00:59:30 | |
The last few weeks have, as rockets fired by Hamas rained down on Israel, we saw a sharp rise in anti-Jewish racism and antisemitic attacks across the world. We were shocked to see intimidation tactics and physical attacks against Jewish people, perpetrated by violent thugs claiming to stand up for the oppressed and protecting human rights. We sat down with educator, campaigner, and author Ben M. Freeman to talk about some of the causes of antisemitism, what Jews around the world can do to build the confidence to stand up to anti-Jewish hatred. Most importantly, we spoke about building Jewish pride. No matter your denomination, practice, or belief, being proud to be Jewish is the greatest sign that we will no longer cower in the face of those who hate us. After 1000s of years of persecution, we are currently engaged in the greatest act of decolonization, ensuring the safety of Jewish people around the world. Israel is not only the realization of millennia of yearning but is the manifestation of our assertion of our basic Human Rights. Make sure to subscribe, rate, and review The Koren Podcast wherever you are listening and follow @benmfreeman for more of his expert insight on antisemitism and the conflict in Israel and make sure to buy his debut book Jewish Pride: Rebuilding a People, available now. Useful Links: Jewish Pride: Rebuilding a People by Ben M. Freeman - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1913532135/ref=cm_sw_r_wa_api_i_V6yPFbEBT6AM7 Ben Freeman on Twitter - https://twitter.com/BenMFreeman Ben Freeman on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/benmfreeman/ Jew in the City on "The Talk" - https://jewinthecity.com/2020/07/you-know-the-talk-blacks-have-with-their-sons-you-never-heard-of-the-one-jews-have/ Tom Aharon responds to John Oliver - https://youtu.be/D81jhypLzUc | |||
| 28 Dec 2020 | Koren Behind the Scenes - Season Finale | 00:47:36 | |
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| 10 Aug 2021 | Koren in the wild | 01:43:33 | |
We're out and about this week with Nachliel Selavan, The Museum Guy, talking about how visiting the sites mentioned in Tanakh adds deeper layers to our understanding of the biblical narrative. Nachliel is a tour guide, historian, and archeologist who spent the COVID-19 pandemic pioneering virtual tours of the Tanakh, taking groups all over Israel and to museums all over the world from the comfort of their own homes. Nachliel took Alex and Aryeh out into the field to learn about biblical Israel's second city, Lakhish, and then onto Ashdod to visit one of the lesser-known sites to shed light onto one of the Tanakh's biggest villains. Thank you to Israel's Nature and Parks Authority and to the Museum of Philistine Culture and of course to The Museum Guy, Nachliel Selavan. Useful links: https://www.instagram.com/themuseumguy_israel/ https://www.facebook.com/TheMuseumGuyIsrael https://korenpub.com/collections/koren-tanakh-of-the-land-of-israel https://korenpub.com/products/places-in-the-parasha-1 https://museums.gov.il/en/museums/pages/ashdod-philistine-culture.aspx
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| 19 Jul 2022 | Kosher Fertility with Dr. Bat-Sheva Maslow, MD | 00:45:01 | |
The first mitzva in the Torah is to be fruitful and multiply but to some people, this is easier said than done. There are many couples for whom the dream of starting their family is a cause of anxiety and pain when things don't go as planned. This week's guest, Dr. Bat-Sheva Maslow, MD works closely with couples facing difficulties in their journey to starting their families, with women looking to prolong fertility and, as an orthodox Jew and the Director of Medical Curriculum at Nishmat's Miriam Glaubach Center for North American Yoatzot Halacha, she works with halachic advisors and decision makers to look after, not just her patient's physical welfare, but their spiritual wellbeing as well. If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues talked about in this episode, please find a (non-exhaustive) list of resources below. _____________________________________________________________ Useful Links: Yesh Tikva - Free, professional psychological services and resources for those struggling with infertility. ATIME - Providing personal guidance and support to couples experiencing fertility. Bonei Olam - Providing means and resources to allow childless couples facing infertility the opportunity to pursue medical fertility treatment. Chana (UK) - THe leading UK fertility support organization for the Jewish community providing emotional, practical, halachic, and financial assistance to couples facing challenges of infertility, baby loss, miscarriage, and any reproductive issues. Puah (Israel) - Providing guidance, support, and resources to Jewish couples with their dreams of building a Jewish family. Small Wonders (Canada) - A not- for-profit charitable organization whose mission is to provide emotional support, education, and financial assistance to Jewish couples experiencing infertility. The Jeanie Schottenstein Center for Advanced Torah Study for Women at Nishmat Nishmat's Golda Koschitzky Center for Yoatzot Halacha Find a Yoetzet and other resources from the Yoatzot Halacha | | Get 10% off your next order from www.korenpub.com with code PODCAST at checkout. If you would like to contact us you can reach us on social media @KorenPublishers or via email, at podcast@korenpub.com | | | The Koren Podcast was written and hosted by Aryeh Grossman and Alex Drucker and is edited and produced by Alex Drucker. Artwork by Tani Bayer. The Koren Podcast is part of the Koren Podcast Network, a division of Koren Publishers Jerusalem. | |||
| 03 Aug 2020 | Learning From the Margins with Rabbi Pini Dunner - Jewish History part 2 | 01:06:31 | |
Continuing our exploration of Jewish history, we are joined by Rabbi Pini Dunner, senior Rabbi of Beverly Hills Synagogue and author if Mavericks, Mystics & False Messiahs: Episodes From the Margins of Jewish History. | |||
| 20 Apr 2021 | Learning Tanakh with Rabbis Joshua Berman and Jeremy Wieder | 00:55:43 | |
We had the distinct privilege to sit down with two preeminent Tanakh scholars to discuss different approaches in the orthodox world to biblical criticism, Tanakh scholarship, and how our community tackles the questions that challenge our faith. Rabbi Jeremy Wieder is the Joseph and Gwendolyn Straus Professor of Talmud in the University's Mazer Yeshiva Program and is an Adjunct Professor of Bible in Yeshiva College. He was ordained by RIETS and holds a Ph.D. in Judaic Studies from New York University. Rabbi Dr. Joshua Berman is a Professor of Bible at Bar-Ilan University and is well known for his views on the history of Jewish belief, and on biblical criticism. He is the author of Ani Maamin: Biblical Criticism, Historical Truth, and the Thirteen Principles of Faith published in 2020 by Maggid Books. Rabbis Berman and Wieder were kind enough to let us sit in on their conversation which scratches the surface of this fascinating topic, we hope you enjoy. Useful links: https://www.yutorah.org/rabbi-jeremy-wieder/ Rabbi Berman's reflections on his Shabbat in Williamsburg among the Satmar hassidim who found his book: https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/a-satmar-rebbe-for-a-shabbos/ The Koren Podcast is hosted and produced by Aryeh Grossman and Alex Drucker with thanks to Rabbi Mark Glass. Editing by Alex Drucker. The Koren Podcast is the flagship show in the Koren Podcast Network. | |||
| 23 Jun 2022 | Live From Jerusalem, It's The Koren Podcast! | 01:10:02 | |
We were joined LIVE at Shavua HaSefer, Israel's national book week, at Jerusalem's First Station by 8 of our amazing authors to talk about their books, inspirations, recomendations, and more! Shayna Goldberg (00:00:38-00:09:35) Get 10% off all of these author's incredible books from www.korenpub.com with code PODCAST at checkout.
_____________________________________________________________ Useful Links: What Do You Really Want? by Shayna Goldberg The Koren Tanakh of the Land of Isread by David Arnovitz (ed.) Stop, Look, Listen by Dr. Nechemia Polen Mah At Mivakeshet by Oriya Mevorach The Sabbath of the Land by Rabbi Yedidya Sinclair (translator) The Soul of the Mishna by Rabbi Yakov Nagen Dialogues of Love and Fear by Rabbi Dr. Shalom Zawede Shalom | | Get 10% off your next order from www.korenpub.com with code PODCAST at checkout. If you would like to contact us you can reach us on social media @KorenPublishers or via email, at podcast@korenpub.com | | | The Koren Podcast was written and hosted by Aryeh Grossman and Alex Drucker and is edited and produced by Alex Drucker. Artwork by Tani Bayer. The Koren Podcast is part of the Koren Podcast Network, a division of Koren Publishers Jerusalem. | |||
| 28 Jan 2021 | MST|Live part 1 | 01:03:28 | |
The audio recording from the first part of the MST|Live, A Deeper Look at the Maggid Studies in Tanakh Series. | |||
| 07 Feb 2021 | MST|Live part 2 | 00:46:44 | |
The audio recording from the second part of the MST|Live, A Deeper Look at the Maggid Studies in Tanakh Series. | |||
| 06 Apr 2021 | Penguins, Unicorns, and Lions - Biblical Natural History with Rabbi Dr. Natan Slifkin | 00:36:49 | |
Continuing our exploration of Tanakh and different approaches to understanding the Bible, we spoke with The Zoo Rabbi, Rabbi Dr. Natan Slifkin who is a prolific author and the founder and director of the Biblical Museum of Natural History in Israel. We discussed Rabbi Slifkin's research and conclusions about the natural history of the world of the Tanakh and Talmud, what these conclusions can teach us, and how they can alter our understanding of the world of our forefathers. Rabbi Slifkin also spoke about some of the practical ramifications of a full and accurate understanding of the world around us. Particularly relevant for the week of parashat Shemini and the Torah's description of animals that can and cannot be consumed, Rabbi Slifkin explains some differences in modern and biblical definitions of animal life. Useful links: www.biblicalnaturalhistory.org www.korenpub.com/collections/rabbi-natan-slifkin Get 10% off your next order from www.korenpub.com with code PODCAST at checkout The Koren Podcast is hosted and produced by Aryeh Grossman and Alex Drucker and is edited by Alex Drucker. The Koren Podcast is part of The Koren Podcast Network a division of Koren Publishers Jerusalem. | |||
| 25 Aug 2021 | Planning for an uncertain future | 00:37:53 | |
For our pre-Rosh HaShana 5782 episode, we were joined once again by Shayna Goldberg, Mashgicha Ruchanit of the Stella K. Abraham Beit Midrash for Women at Migdal Oz. Shayna's first book What Do You Really Want: Trust and Fear in Decision Making at Life's Crossroads and in Everyday Living uses real-life scenarios to teach how to make decisions in which we can be confident. After such a difficult period globally, and with so much uncertainty for the future, we turned to Shayna to help us reflect on the last year, plan for the year ahead, and share some inspiration for Rosh HaShana. Shana shared her thoughts on the tefilla of Rosh HaShana, insights from Rav Soloveitchik, and a lot of personal reflections. From everyone at The Koren Podcast and Koren Publishers Jerusalem we'd like to wish all of our listeners a Shana Tova U'Metuka, Ketiva v'Hatima Tova. The Koren Podcast is written and produced by Aryeh Grossman and Alex Drucker and is edited by Alex Drucker. The Koren Podcast is part of the Koren Podcast Network, a division of Koren Publishers Jerusalem. Don't forget to subscribe, rate 5 stars and leave a positive review.
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| 02 Mar 2022 | Professionally Happy with Meir Kay | 00:39:41 | |
Hodesh tov! As we move into the month of Adar Bet and approach Purim, what better topic of this week's episode of The Koren Podcast than happiness? We were joined by the inimitable Meir Kay who describes himself as 'professionally happy' to get a sense of what it means to live your life b'simha - in happiness. Through his production of some of the greatest Jewish music videos of all time, to his viral projects and charity campaigns, Meir has dedicated himself to just trying to make the world a better place. Meir's bright smile has inspired millions but he has also spoken openly about his struggles to keep smiling. Make sure to check out Koren on Instagram to see how to enter our special Purim giveaway to win a complete set of the Noe Edition Koren Talmud Bavli. Thank you to Meir for taking the time to speak with us and here's to a Purim sameah! ________________________________________________________________ Useful Links: Follow Meir Kay on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter to see what he's up to! Subscribe to Meir's amazing YouTube channel here. | | | Get 10% off your next order from www.korenpub.com with code PODCAST at checkout. If you would like to contact us you can reach us on social media @KorenPublishers or via email, podcast@korenpub.com | | |
The Koren Podcast was written and hosted by Aryeh Grossman and Alex Drucker and is edited and produced by Alex Drucker. The Koren Podcast is part of the Koren Podcast Network, a division of Koren Publishers Jerusalem.
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| 16 Mar 2022 | Purim Special with Guest Host Dr. Daniel Rose | 00:43:06 | |
Purim Sameah! ****WARNING**** THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS!!! Tom Brady is referred to as having recently retired during the course of this episode. That statement was true at the time of recording. The Koren Podcast is a part of the Koren Podcast Network a division of Koren Publishers Jerusalem. | |||
| 02 Dec 2020 | Remembering Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks zt"l | 01:17:18 | |
The sudden passing of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks earlier this month represents a huge loss, not only to modern and centrist orthodoxy but to Judaism and humanity at large. | |||
| 27 Jul 2021 | Remembering Rav Steinsaltz zt"l - re-release | 01:03:32 | |
Earlier this week we marked the first yahrzeit of Rabbi Adin Even Israel Steinsaltz zt"l. Rav Steinsaltz was not just one of the greatest minds of our generation, but of any generation. Having completed commentaries on Tanakh, Mishna, Gemara, Rambam, and Tanya as well as authoring books of original thought on Hassidut, philosophy, ethics, and more. Koren Publishers have put out more than 300 books by Rav Steinsaltz. The outpouring of messages of condolence after Rav Steinsaltz passed was incredible to see and the sheer variety of people sharing their wishes was a testament to the Rav's ability to capture the hearts and minds of so many different people. Rabbi Adin Even Israel Steinsaltz is still sorely missed by his many thousands of friends and students but his legacy lives on through his books and commentaries that we are so proud to publish. This episode is a re-release of the one recorded for Rav Steinsaltz's shloshim just under a year ago. We were joined by Matthew Miller, publisher of Koren and long-time friend of Rav Steinsaltz, as well as Rabbi Meni Even Israel, Rav Steinsaltz's son and director of the Steinsaltz Center. Matthew and Meni shared the raw and personal reflections of Rav Steinsaltz's life, his impact on theirs, and the legacy he left. Don't forget to rate and review The Koren Podcast wherever you listen. The Koren Podcast is a production of The Koren Podcast Network, a division of Koren Publishers Jerusalem. The Koren Podcast is written, hosted, and produced by Aryeh Grossman and Alex Drucker and is edited by Alex Drucker. | |||
| 27 Jul 2021 | Remembering Rav Steinsaltz zt"l - rerelease | 01:03:32 | |
Earlier this week we marked the first yahrzeit of Rabbi Adin Even Israel Steinsaltz zt"l. Rav Steinsaltz was not just one of the greatest minds of our generation, but of any generation. Having completed commentaries on Tanakh, Mishna, Gemara, Rambam, and Tanya as well as authoring books of original thought on Hassidut, philosophy, ethics, and more. Koren Publishers have put out more than 300 books by Rav Steinsaltz. The outpouring of messages of condolence after Rav Steinsaltz passed was incredible to see and the sheer variety of people sharing their wishes was a testament to the Rav's ability to capture the hearts and minds of so many different people. Rabbi Adin Even Israel Steinsaltz is still sorely missed by his many thousands of friends and students but his legacy lives on through his books and commentaries that we are so proud to publish. This episode is a re-release of the one recorded for Rav Steinsaltz's shloshim just under a year ago. We were joined by Matthew Miller, publisher of Koren and long-time friend of Rav Steinsaltz, as well as Rabbi Meni Even Israel, Rav Steinsaltz's son and director of the Steinsaltz Center. Matthew and Meni shared the raw and personal reflections of Rav Steinsaltz's life, his impact on theirs, and the legacy he left. Don't forget to rate and review The Koren Podcast wherever you listen. The Koren Podcast is a production of The Koren Podcast Network, a division of Koren Publishers Jerusalem. The Koren Podcast is written, hosted, and produced by Aryeh Grossman and Alex Drucker and is edited by Alex Drucker. | |||
| 07 Sep 2020 | Remembering Rav Steinsaltz zt"l | 01:02:05 | |
Just over a month ago, we lost our dear friend and teacher Rabbi Adin Even-Israel Steinsaltz. I impact that Rav Steinsaltz had on the world cannot be overstated and his achievements in the world of Jewish publishing, teaching, and beyond made him stand out as one of the greatest sages of the modern age. | |||
| 17 Feb 2021 | Season 2 Premiere! We The People (of the book) - The Tanakh in America with Guest Host Rabbi Dr. Stu Halpern | 00:59:15 | |
We're back for season 2 of The Koren Podcast and what an episode we have in store! | |||
| 07 Apr 2022 | Seder Night Chat with Rabbi Haim Jachter | 00:48:30 | |
Start preparing for Seder night! Alex and Aryeh are joined by Rabbi Haimer Jachter, author of Reason to Believe and Bridging Traditions, to share some of his insight as an Ashkenazi Rabbi leading a Sepharadi community. Talk ranges from the importance of tradition, what binds all Jews together, what Pesah will be like in the Third Beit HaMikdash (the Third Temple in Jerusalem), and of course some beautiful ideas for Pesah to share at your Seder table (with only the briefest discussion about kitniot!) Rabbi Jachter has two books published by Maggid Books which discuss respectively the fundamental reasons for belief in an Orthodox Jewish tradition and the key differences between the two major Jewish communities and how those differences strengthen the Jewish people as a whole. ________________________________________________________________ Useful Links:
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| 16 Mar 2021 | Seder Schmooze | 01:02:18 | |
Join Aryeh, Alex, and the inimitable Dr. Daniel Rose as they share tips, tricks, ideas, and memories to enhance your seder this Pesah. Dr. Daniel Rose is the mastermind behind the Magerman Edition Koren Educational Siddur Series and the Magerman Edition Koren Youth Haggada. Aryeh and Alex, as well as being co-hosts of your favorite podcast and part of the Koren machine, are both experienced educators. The three sit down to swap ideas, pedagogy, dos and don'ts for the seder and swap memories and minhagim from sedarim past. Useful links: The Magerman Edition Koren Youth Hagadda - https://korenpub.com/collections/pesah/products/koren-magerman-youth-haggada The Passover Haggada Graphic Novel - https://korenpub.com/collections/pesah/products/passover-haggadah-graphic-novelhardcover https://infed.org/mobi/the-passover-seder-service-as-a-paradigm-for-informal-jewish-education/ Rabbi Menachem Leibtag on the Haggada - https://tanach.org/pesach.htm#shiur22 Get 10% off your next order from www.korenpub.com with code PODCAST at checkout. Listen to the brand-new podcast from the Koren Podcast Network, I've Got a Question! hosted by Shira Greenspan on your favorite podcast app today!
The Koren podcast is hosted and produced by Aryeh Grossman and Alex Drucker and is edited by Alex Drucker. The Koren Podcast is the flagship show of the Koren Podcast Network, a division of Koren Publishers Jerusalem. | |||
| 02 Feb 2022 | Sharing Our Stories with Shira Lankin Sheps | 00:54:26 | |
Our first live episode! Recorded back in November 2021, we sat down with Shira Lankin Sheps of The Layers Project and author of Layers: Personal Narratives of Struggle, Resilience, and Growth from Jewish Women and Michlelet Mevaseret Yerushalayim (MMY) in Jerusalem. Shira was inspired, after sharing the story of her own struggle with poor health, to provide a platform for Jewish women of all backgrounds to share their stories and provide support for others. The Layers Project provides an outlet for women to share their stories and start conversations relating to mental and physical illness, abuse, infertility, pregnancy loss, relationships, and more, opening the conversation about what were once taboo topics for the better of the Jewish community at large. The Layers Project Magazine is an online media source for in-depth insights into the lives of Jewish women. First came the successful photojournalism blog, The Layers Project, which features the stories of Jewish women in their own words. Now, as a response to reader interest, we are launching a magazine to cater to the cultural, emotional, and spiritual needs of Jewish women. We seek to combat the removal of images of women from Jewish media and hope to share in the challenges and triumphs of being a Jewish woman. With grateful thanks to the staff and students at Michlelet Mevaseret Yerushalayim for hosting us for our first live recording. ________________________________________________________________ Useful Links: https://korenpub.com/products/the-layers-project https://thelayersprojectmagazine.com/ Follow The Layers Project on Facebook and Instagram | | | Get 10% off your next order from www.korenpub.com with code PODCAST at checkout. If you would like to contact us you can reach us on social media @KorenPublishers or via email, podcast@korenpub.com | | |
The Koren Podcast was written and hosted by Aryeh Grossman and Alex Drucker and is edited and produced by Alex Drucker. The Koren Podcast is part of the Koren Podcast Network, a division of Koren Publishers Jerusalem.
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| 03 Mar 2021 | Speaking the Hebrew in English - Translating the Tanakh with Prof. Will Lee and Jessica Sacks | 01:13:19 | |
We're just months away from the release of the brand new Magerman Edition Koren Tanakh with an all-new English translation by Rabbi Lord Sacks zt"l, Rabbi Tzvi Hersh Weinreb shlit"a, and others. | |||
| 20 Jun 2021 | Talking Antisemitism with Rabbi Marvin Hier | 00:41:35 | |
This week we continue our conversation about Jew-hatred, anti-Jewish racism, and antisemitism. We were honored to be joined by Rabbi Marvin Hier, founder and president of the Simon Wiesenthal Center and the Museum of Tolerance. Rabbi Hier has dedicated his life to fighting all forms of hatred and has been on the front lines of the fight against antisemitism for over 50 years. We spoke about the early days of the Simin Wiesenthal Center and the help that came from the most unlikely of places. We discussed how anti-Jewish hatred has shape-shifted over the years, what causes some people to hate Jews and what we can do to defend ourselves. If you have been affected by anything discussed in this or any previous episode, please do not hesitate to reach out via email, podcast@korenpup.com, or on social media @korenpublishers. Rabbi Hier's book, Meant to Be, is available from www.korenpub.com, save 10% with code PODCAST at checkout. | |||
| 23 Aug 2022 | The Anatomy of Jewish Law with Rabbi Dr. Edward Reichman, MD | 01:02:56 | |
We were joined by our second MD of the season, Rabbi Dr. Edward Reichman, the Isaac and Bella Tendler Chair of Jewish medical ethics at Yeshiva University, and Attending Physician of Emergency Medicine at the Montefiore Medical Center. Rabbi Dr. Reichman is also the author of The Anatomy of Jewish Law published by Maggid Books. He analyzes rabbinic literature on medical issues from previous centuries to enlighten modern understandings of medical halakha. From conjoined twins to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Anatomy of Jewish Law is a refreshing and illuminating look at the interplay between secular and Jewish wisdom, and how each can affect the other. _____________________________________________________________ Useful Links: The Anatomy of Jewish Law by Rabbi Dr. Edward Reichman Kosher Fertility, the Koren Podcast with Dr. Bat-Sheva Maslow, MD. Mavericks, Mystics & False Messiahs by Rabbi Pini Dunner | | Get 10% off your next order from www.korenpub.com with code PODCAST at checkout. If you would like to contact us you can reach us on social media @KorenPublishers or via email, at podcast@korenpub.com | | | The Koren Podcast was written and hosted by Aryeh Grossman and Alex Drucker and is edited and produced by Alex Drucker. Artwork by Tani Bayer. The Koren Podcast is part of the Koren Podcast Network, a division of Koren Publishers Jerusalem. | |||
| 06 Jul 2020 | The Big Gadol Debate - Does Modern Orthodoxy Have Gedolim? | 01:17:43 | |
In the past few months, Modern Orthodoxy has suffered the loss of some of this generation's greatest leaders including Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm zt"l and Rabbi Dr. Nachum Rabinovitch zt"l. | |||
| 05 Jan 2022 | The Blessing of a Broken Heart with Sherri Mandell | 00:45:52 | |
WE'RE BACK! Welcome back for another season of the Koren Podcast for what promises to be our best season yet! We were incredibly lucky to be invited into the home of our first guest this season, Sherri Mandell. Sherri is a writer and author of two books from the Toby Press, The Blessing of a Broken Heart and The Road to Resilience. We met with her at home in Tekoa to talk about all the amazing things she has done to help grieving people, and grieving families all over the world, all as a response to the unspeakable murder of her son Koby 20 years ago. Sherri was so open in talking about such a difficult subject and we are so grateful that she was willing and able to speak with us. Make sure to checkout the amazing work being done by the Koby Mandell Foundation on their website www.kobymandell.org where you’ll also find information about Comedy for Koby. The stage production of The Blessing of a Broken Heart is about to start touring Israel, you can find information at www.theaterandtheology.com for shows in Jerusalem, Modiin, Raanana, Beit Shemesh, and the Gush. ________________________________________________________________ Useful Links: www.korenpub.com/collections/sherri-mandell The Blessing of a Broken Heart Stage Show: A Review | | | Get 10% off your next order from www.korenpub.com with code PODCAST at checkout. If you would like to contact us you can reach us on social media @KorenPublishers or via email, podcast@korenpub.com | | | This episode of the Koren Podcast is sponsored by WebYeshiva.org Sign-up for their free, live, and fully interactive online courses and classes, or apply to the advanced Halacha Mastery Program for men and women. Choose from over 20 hours of interactive weekly shiurim in Tanakh, Gemara, Halacha, Jewish thought, and more, taught by their amazing teachers – or access thousands of hours of archived courses. WebYeshiva.org continues the decades-long work by Rabbi Brovender as a pioneer of Torah learning for everyone, everywhere. Visit WebYeshiva.org today. Log in and learn. | | | The Koren Podcast was written and hosted by Aryeh Grossman and Alex Drucker and is edited and produced by Alex Drucker. The Koren Podcast is part of the Koren Podcast Network, a division of Koren Publishers Jerusalem. | |||
| 18 Jan 2022 | The Long Roads to Israel with Rabbi Dr. Sharon Shalom and Natan Sharansky | 00:46:42 | |
What an honor it was to have two of Israel's most inspiring leaders sit together to talk about their journies to Israel. Natan Sharansky needs no introduction, political dissent, and refusnik who became the symbol of the plight of so many trapped by a brutal, totalitarian, antisemitic regime. He spent years in Soviet prisons, most of it in solitary confinement, and never did he feel apart from the people and the land of Israel. He was released in 1986 and since then, has served the Jewish people and the Jewish state tirelessly. Rabbi Dr. Sharon Shalom was born in a small Jewish village in Northern Ethiopia and came to Israel as a refugee without his family, at around 8 years old. After serving as an officer in the Israel Defense Forces, he received semiha from Yeshivat Har Etzion and completed his doctorate in Jewish Philosophy at Bar-Ilan University. He now serves as the Rabbi of an Ashkenazi community, of mostly Holocaust survivors in Kiryat Gat where he lives with his Swiss-born wife Avital and their five children. Rav Sharon is an advocate for Jews of all backgrounds, colors, and ideologies. He is the author of the new book Dialogues of Love and Fear, available now from www.korenpub.com. As well as talking about their respective journies to Israel, we discussed the miracles that allowed for this recording to take place, our visions for the future of Israel, and, of course, the pandemic. We laughed, we learned, and we were moved. ________________________________________________________________ Useful Links: https://korenpub.com/products/dialogues-of-love-and-fear https://korenpub.com/collections/rabbi-dr-sharon-shalom | | | Get 10% off your next order from www.korenpub.com with code PODCAST at checkout. If you would like to contact us you can reach us on social media @KorenPublishers or via email, podcast@korenpub.com | | | This episode of the Koren Podcast is sponsored by WebYeshiva.org Sign-up for their free, live, and fully interactive online courses and classes, or apply to the advanced Halacha Mastery Program for men and women. Choose from over 20 hours of interactive weekly shiurim in Tanakh, Gemara, Halacha, Jewish thought, and more, taught by their amazing teachers – or access thousands of hours of archived courses. WebYeshiva.org continues the decades-long work by Rabbi Brovender as a pioneer of Torah learning for everyone, everywhere. Visit WebYeshiva.org today. Log in and learn. | | | The Koren Podcast was written and hosted by Aryeh Grossman and Alex Drucker and is edited and produced by Alex Drucker. The Koren Podcast is part of the Koren Podcast Network, a division of Koren Publishers Jerusalem. | |||
| 13 Mar 2022 | The Ukrainian Refugee Crisis with Zak Jeffay | 00:35:39 | |
Far be it from us to offer explanations or analysis of the current conflict in Ukraine but the wave of refugees and displaced persons trying to escape the Russian invasion cannot but pull out our heartstrings. We are so incredibly fortunate that our friend, Zak Jeffay, was able to take a few minutes to sit with us shortly after returning to Israel after spending more than a week on the Polish-Ukrainian border giving whatever help possible to the now more than 2.5million people coming over the border. Zak is a Holocaust educator and tour guide for JRoots, who was leading a group in Poland when the invasion began. Inspired by one of his Polish colleagues, and the students he was with, Zak and JRoots director Tzvi Sperber mobilized their logistical network to find rooms, food, clothing, and other necessities for whoever they could. We hear about the situation on the ground, what is needed most now, the possibility of a long term solution to one of the largest ever human displacements in history, and how Zak's experiences as an educator informed his experiences on the border, and how his experiences have brought to reality some of the lessons he has been teaching for years. Zak will be heading back to the Ukrainian border in just a few days to distribute more aid to those who need it most - to donate to the JRoots campaign visit www.jroots.org/donate or follow the campaign on Facebook @jroots.journeys | |||
| 17 May 2022 | The Value of Friendship with Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz and Rabbi Shalom Rosner | 00:59:13 | |
We decided to dedicate an episode of The Koren Podcast to friendship. We all know that the mourning observed during Sefirat HaOmer is due to the lack of respect shown by the students of Rabbi Akiva to each other. Just in time for Lag BaOmer, we had the chance to speak with two people who live and breathe friendship as a Torah value. Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz, director of Semicha at RIETS and Rabbi of Beis HaKnesses of North Woodmere, and Rabbi Shalom Rosner, Ram at Yeshivat Kerem B'Yavneh and Rabbi of Kehillat Nofei HaShemesh, have been friends and hevrutot for more than 20 years. Rabbis Rosner and Lebowitz, on top of their professional and pastoral duties, both deliver daf yomi shiurim online to thousands upon thousands of people every day, to say nothing of their respective halakha, parasha, tanakh, hashkafa, and many other shiurim besides. We spoke about their friendship and its importance on their journeys to becoming leaders of Modern Orthodoxy today, their inspirations, the value of friendship in general, and what it takes to build successful, modern orthodox communities in America and in Israel. It was such an honor to spend time in the presence of these two truly great friends as they shared words of inspiration, words of Torah, and teased each other just a little bit. ______________________________________________________________ Useful Links: Shalom Rav: Insights on the Weekly Parasha volumes 1 and 2 by Rabbi Shalom Rosner Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz's Daf Yomi Shiur Rabbi Shalom Rosner's Daf Yomi Shiur Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz on Twitter Rabbi Rosner's recorded Shiurim Rabbi Lebowitz's recorded Shiurim | | Get 10% off your next order from www.korenpub.com with code PODCAST at checkout. If you would like to contact us you can reach us on social media @KorenPublishers or via email, at podcast@korenpub.com | | | The Koren Podcast was written and hosted by Aryeh Grossman and Alex Drucker and is edited and produced by Alex Drucker. Artwork by Tani Bayer. The Koren Podcast is part of the Koren Podcast Network, a division of Koren Publishers Jerusalem.
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| 13 Jul 2021 | Themes of Hope with Dr. Yael Ziegler | 00:55:00 | |
We were joined by the inimitable Dr. Yael Ziegler to start preparing for Tisha B'Av. We talked about Dr. Ziegler's new book Lamentations: Faith in a Turbulent World, messages we can take into Tisha B'Av, and lessons of hope we can take out. We spoke about how we can learn lessons from recent tragedies to not only grapple with the sadness of the day, but also give us a sense of the original hurbanot. You can get 10% off Dr. Yael Ziegler's new book, and all other titles at www.korenpub.com with code PODCAST at checkout. | |||
| 05 Aug 2022 | Themes of Hope with Dr. Yael Ziegler | 00:55:00 | |
The inimitable Dr. Yael Ziegler joined us to start preparing for Tisha B'Av. We talked about Dr. Ziegler's new book Lamentations: Faith in a Turbulent World, messages we can take into Tisha B'Av, and lessons of hope we can take out. We spoke about how we can learn lessons from recent tragedies to not only grapple with the sadness of the day but also give us a sense of the original hurbanot ____________________________________________________________ Useful Links: Yesh Tikva - Free, professional psychological services and resources for those struggling with infertility. ATIME - Providing personal guidance and support to couples experiencing fertility. Bonei Olam - Providing means and resources to allow childless couples facing infertility the opportunity to pursue medical fertility treatment. Chana (UK) - THe leading UK fertility support organization for the Jewish community providing emotional, practical, halachic, and financial assistance to couples facing challenges of infertility, baby loss, miscarriage, and any reproductive issues. Puah (Israel) - Providing guidance, support, and resources to Jewish couples with their dreams of building a Jewish family. Small Wonders (Canada) - A not- for-profit charitable organization whose mission is to provide emotional support, education, and financial assistance to Jewish couples experiencing infertility. The Jeanie Schottenstein Center for Advanced Torah Study for Women at Nishmat Nishmat's Golda Koschitzky Center for Yoatzot Halacha Find a Yoetzet and other resources from the Yoatzot Halacha | | Get 10% off your next order from www.korenpub.com with code PODCAST at checkout. If you would like to contact us you can reach us on social media @KorenPublishers or via email, at podcast@korenpub.com | | | The Koren Podcast was written and hosted by Aryeh Grossman and Alex Drucker and is edited and produced by Alex Drucker. Artwork by Tani Bayer. The Koren Podcast is part of the Koren Podcast Network, a division of Koren Publishers Jerusalem. | |||
| 17 Aug 2020 | Torah and Technology with Rabbanit Sara Wolkenfeld and Rabbi David Fohrman | 01:21:23 | |
The impact technology has had on Torah is huge. We sat down with two people at the forefront of using tech and the internet to teach Torah to millions of people around the world. Whether creating an opensource platform to give access to the full range of Jewish texts in Hebrew and English to allow people to share their own learning, or creating an outlet for ideas that, previously, had no means of reaching people on the scale they deserved. Her previous experience includes serving as Director of Education at the Center for Jewish Life – Hillel at Princeton University as part of the OU’s Jewish Learning Initiative on Campus, as well as serving as faculty at the Drisha Institute and at the Ida Crown Jewish Academy. Sara studied Talmud and Jewish Law at various institutions of Jewish learning in Israel and America including Midreshet Lindenbaum, Drisha, Nishmat, and Beit Morasha, and speaks on various Jewish topics at synagogues, schools, and in university communities. | |||
| 20 Jul 2020 | Walking the Line - Halakha and Modern Orthodoxy | 01:16:36 | |
In this week's episode, we explore some of the unique challenges Modern Orthodox Jews face in trying to balance a commitment to halakha while engaging in the modern world. | |||
| 14 Dec 2020 | Women in the World of Jewish Education and Leadership with Dr. Shana Strauch Schick and Rabbanit Rachelle Sprecher Fraenkel | 01:25:58 | |
There has long been debate about the role and representation of women in Jewish education and in leadership roles. This discussion came to the fore again in recent months after a piece published The Lehrhaus titles Why Are There So Man "Manels" in Modern Orthodoxy? | |||
| 13 Sep 2021 | Yom Kippur 5782 with Rabbi Yitzchok Adlerstein | 00:48:59 | |
For the final episode of season 2, we were joined by the inimitable Rabbi Yitzchok Adlerstein to share some words of wisdom for Yom Kippur. Rabbi Adlerstein has been teaching, writing, and inspiring for many years and is the author of Netivot Shalom: Insights on the Holidays and Avoda Based on the Writings of the Slonimer Rebbe. Rabbi Adlerstein is a senior staff member at the Simon Wiesenthal Center and is the founder of the popular Cross-Currents blog. Get 10% off your next order from www.korenpub.com with discount code PODCAST at checkout. Don't forget to leave us a 5-star rating and review wherever you're listening. The Koren Podcast is part of the Koren Podcast Network, a division of Koren Publishers Jerusalem. The Koren Podcast is written, hosted, and produced by Aryeh Grossman and Alex Drucker and edited by Alex Drucker. You can contact us at podcast@korenpub.com or on social media @korenpublishers | |||