The Maggid Method

Rabbi Elie Karfunkel is Rabbi of the Forest Hill Jewish Centre in Toronto, ON. In this episode - you’ll learn: - Rabbi Karfunkel’s storytelling practice for turning any story he hears into his own, - A new, simple mindset you can adopt right now that will allow you to deliver really transformative Divrei Torah - without hours of over preparing and overthinking, - And a different goal to aim for wi...

Rabbi Rael Blumenthal is the rabbi of Boca Raton Synagogue West in Sunny South Florida. He’s a rabbi on a very public journey of change. In this episode of the Maggid Method, Rabbi Blumenthal candidly shares how a few years back, he became dissatisfied with his body weight and eating habits, and how he set out to shed the pounds in a very methodical  - and public type of way - with the goal of ins...

Rabbi Shmuel Hain is Rabbi of Young Israel Ohab Zedek of North Riverdale/Yonkers, as well as Rosh Beit Midrash at SAR High School. Shmuel Hain is a rabbi, the son of a rabbi, so the apple didn't fall from the tree when he decided to enter the rabbinate. He learned invaluable lessons from his father that he was able to apply to his own career, but he’s a different variety of apple, bringing his...

Rabbi Noah Whittenburg grew up on the East Coast, in Portland ME - but his rabbinic career took him as far west across the country as you can go - to sunny San Diego, CA, where he currently serves as the Assistant Rabbi at Beth Jacob Congregation. Rabbi Whittenburg wasn’t sure exactly what he wanted to do after graduating from Rutger’s University, but one thing he was certain of: it had to involve...

Rabbi Daniel Glatstein is Rav of Kehilas Tiferes Mordechai in Cedarhurst, NY and one of the Jewish world’s most popular speakers and respected Torah teachers. He is a published author of several series of Sefarim and numerous volumes of English Torah books published by Artscroll…. But what Rabbi Glatstein is probably most known for is his more than 10,000 recorded classes that have garnered litera...

Rabbi Daniel Glatstein is Rav of Kehilas Tiferes Mordechai in Cedarhurst, NY and one of the Jewish world’s most popular speakers and respected Torah teachers.  He's a published author of several series of Sefarim and numerous volumes of English Torah books published by Artscroll…. But what Rabbi Glatstein is probably most known for is his more than 10,000 recorded classes that have garnered li...

Rabbi Mordechai Becher is a world-renowned teacher, lecturer, and author whose latest book - Gateway to Judaism - is in its 10th printing.  Originally from Australia, Rabbi Becher is known for his Torah wisdom, his dry wit, and his encyclopedic knowledge of Jewish history.  Rabbi Becher taught at Ohr Somayach in Jerusalem, where I was privileged many years ago to sit in on many of his memorable cl...

Rabbi Kalman Topp is senior rabbi at Beth Jacob Congregation in Beverly Hills, CA.  Rabbi Topp sees his primary role as rabbi as being a motivator, and inspirer of his congregation. He challenges the members of his congregation to become great, and the vehicle he accomplishes that with is the weekly Drasha. Of course, we talk about how to use humor as an opening, as well as other various audience...

Eliezer Blatt is a public speaking expert who’s spent the last 25 years training the who’s who on the Jewish speaking circuit today. He also coaches emerging Jewish clergy, educators, and leaders  in his role as adjunct professor at Yeshiva University, and he’s been the public speaking trainer for over 300 couples over the last 20 years at the Jerusalem Kollel. Eliezer flies around the globe, work...

Rabbi Yisrael Motzen serves as rabbi of Ner Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue in Baltimore, MD. He’s someone who takes his sermon speaking slot very seriously. Rabbi Motzen is that rare dichotomy of high intention - he’s very thought out about how he goes about preparing and delivering his Drashos - but on the other hand - he places a premium on flexibility; he refuses to be pinned down to any on...

Rabbi Ariel Rackovsky is rabbi of Congregation Shaare Tefilla in Dallas, Texas.  Rabbi Rackovsky and I go all the way back to Rochester, NY, where, growing up, we attended the same Shul - Congregation Beth Hakneses Hachodosh - BHH, or St. Regis, as some irreverently called it, after the street on which it was situated. Several decades later, we caught up as adults and reminisced about some of our...

Rabbi Daniel Grama is the rabbi of the Westside Shul in Los Angeles and an award-winning teacher in Valley Torah Yeshiva High School.  You may recognize Rabbi Grama’s name from a highly popular episode of the 1840 podcast - featuring Rabbi Grama and his daughter Aliza, who co-host an Instagram Live program called “Torah Tuesdays.” Rabbi Grama is a self-described “student of life” - he learns from...

Today I’m joined by comedian Joel Chasnoff.  Joel is a stand-up comedian, a former IDF soldier, and the author of several books, including the newly released “Israel 201” Joel Chasnoff is a household name in shuls all over the US and Canada - he’s performed at more than 1,500 Jewish events in ten different countries, from the Melbourne Comedy Festival in Australia - all the way to Israeli late-nig...

Rabbi Judah Kerbel is rabbi - and the 2nd youngest member - of the Queens Jewish Center in NY (the rabbi’s wife is the youngest). I came across Rabbi Kerbel’s sermon for Parshas Vayetzei, published on line, and I was struck by its poignancy and his candor as he related some of the struggles experienced by our Patriarchs and Matriarchs back to his own life. We discuss the purpose of a rabbi sharing...

It was back in February of 2019, when three rabbis from the Riverdale Jewish Center joined together to record their first episode of a podcast called "Drasha Deconstructed".  They used a room at the library of Yeshiva University as their recording studio, and the concept was to take a Torah idea and develop it between the three of them into a full-blown Drasha during the 60 minutes they...

Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz, a much sought after speaker and teacher, is the Senior Rabbi of Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun (KJ) in NYC. After nearly three decades of experience in the Rabbinate, Rabbi Steinmetz has mastered the art of presenting the timeless wisdom of ancient texts in a contemporary way. In this special episode, Rabbi Chaim and I cover a myriad of topics, including: - How to improve yo...

Rabbi Areyah Kaltman is the Executive Director at Schottenstein Chabad House. Whenever Rabbi Kaltman speaks in public, he speaks from the heart. He aspires to transform the lives of his listeners with every single presentation he gives. A masterful speaker, Rabbi Kaltman has been known to put 10+ hours of preparation for a single speech. In this episode, we discuss: - techniques to stay ahead of t...

In 2003, Rabbi Benjamin J. Samuels, PhD wrote a short essay titled "An Anatomy of a Dvar Torah" for the 18th anniversary of his synagogue, Shaarei Tefillah, in Newton, Massachusetts.  “Anatomy of a Dvar Torah” is a guide for constructing and delivering Divrei Torah, whether in the synagogue or at the Shabbos table, or any other occasion that calls for saying some words of TORAH.  It’s a...

Rabbi Yitzchak Sprung is the Rabbi of United Orthodox Synagogues of Houston (UOSH). Follow his podcast: "Parsha Pick-Me-Up" here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parsha-pick-me-up/id1650845889 Go from creating indifference ➡️ to making a difference with your Drasha, master The Maggid Method here: https://maggidmethod.com/

On this Season 1 finale episode of the podcast, I'm joined by Rabbi David Wolpe, Max Webb Emeritus Rabbi of Sinai Temple and Visiting Scholar at Harvard Divinity School. Rabbi Wolpe and I discuss: - how to create intimacy and build trust with your congregation, on and off the pulpit - Rabbi Wolpe's goals for his sermons and how he measures their effectiveness - should a congregational lead...

Rabbi Avi Goldstein has been the senior rabbi at Beth Jacob congregation since 2012. During this time, Rabbi Goldstein has established Beth Jacob as a hub of major Jewish programming in Columbus and as a destination synagogue for young families.

Looking to gain valuable insights into the world of comedy and audience engagement? Join us as we delve into an exclusive interview with Eli Lebowicz, a seasoned comedian and storyteller. Discover the secrets behind captivating audiences, mastering the art of humor, and engaging listeners from start to finish. Gain access to expert tips and firsthand experiences that will leave you inspired and eq...

Rabbi Yaakov Glasser is the David Mitzner Dean of the Center for the Jewish Future and University Life at Yeshiva University. Rabbi Glasser also serves as the Rav of the Young Israel of Passaic-Clifton. He has held positions such as the Regional Director of New Jersey NCSY and the NCSY International Director of Education. A highly sought-after speaker, Rabbi Glasser is renowned for combining humor...

Today’s guest is the legendary Rabbi Daniel Lapin, a rabbinic scholar, best-selling author of books like "Business Secrets from the Bible" and "The Holistic You", AND a close family friend. As the captivating host of "The Rabbi Daniel Lapin Podcast" with over 46,000 weekly downloads, he's earned acclaim for sharing ancient Jewish wisdom with a modern twist. Named...

Robert "Bob" Alper is an American author, stand-up comedian, and rabbi. In this crucial interview, Bob provides indispensable tools for congregational leaders looking to transform their public speaking. In this crucial interview. - Learn how to balance humor AND substance to captivate and educate your audience. - Discover the art of injecting practicality into teachings by addressing rea...