Behind the Bima

A Воса Raton Special Event  An immersive evening of healing and inspiration.  Join us and R' Moshe Gersht all the way in from Jerusalem on the release of his new book The Three Conditions

In an insightful discussion, Ben Shapiro delves into themes encompassing Israel, the Jewish community, and media bias. Highlighting Israel’s crucial role in safeguarding Jewish life and the inherent media bias against it, Shapiro critically dissects narratives promoted by Western media. He also sheds light on his critique of certain media outlets, accentuating the elevated fears in Israeli society...

Welcome to a special edition of "Behind the Bima," where we delve into the ongoing war in Israel from the perspectives of key individuals on the ground and abroad. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to understand the complexities and the human stories behind the headlines. Show Segments: Introduction : A brief overview of the current situation in Israel and what listeners can expec...

Interviewing IDF soldiers currently serving in Israel and their families.

Rivka Ravitz is an Israeli Haredi political administrator. Since 1999, she has worked for Israeli politician Reuven Rivlin, first as his bureau chief and campaign adviser, and, since his election as President of Israel in 2014, as his chief of staff. She has received extensive media coverage for being a Haredi mother of 12 in a high-profile political position.   00:00 - Intro 15:16 - Interview 1:0...

Join us for an illuminating interview with the legendary music producer, David Fishof. Dive deep into the life of an industry leader who's not only shaped the world of music and sports but has also been a proud representative of the Jewish community. Discover how David's rich heritage, from his father's survival in Auschwitz to the rabbis in his family, influenced his career choices and the way he...

Rebbetzin Slovie Jungreis Wolff is known for her significant contributions to the Jewish community and her inspiring teachings. She was the daughter of Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis, founder of the organization Hineni. Following in her mother's footsteps, Rebbetzin Slovie became a prominent speaker, educator, and author. Throughout her life, Rebbetzin Slovie Jungreis Wolff focused on spreading Jewish...

Featuring:  5:05 - R' Leo Dee, Inspirational Speaker  9:36 - Rav Yitzchak Berkovits, Rosh Yeshiva of Aish HaTorah  12:00 - R' Mordechai Machlis, Host of Hundreds of guests each Shabbos  31:40 - Rav Yecheskel Weinfeld, Rav and Rosh Kollel of Beis Medresh Lev Avrohom  40:38 - R' Judah Mischel, Exec Director of HASC, Mashpia of the OU  43:00 - R' Avi Schneider, Menahel Toras Shraga  45:42 - Rav Shaul...

Rabbi Dr. Meir Soloveichik is a prominent Orthodox Jewish rabbi and scholar known for his contributions to Jewish education, religious leadership, and interfaith dialogue. He was born in 1977 and is a member of the renowned Soloveitchik rabbinic dynasty, which has produced several influential Jewish thinkers and religious leaders. Rabbi Soloveichik serves as the Rabbi of Congregation Shearith Isra...

Filmed live on location at HASC.   Introduction With Uri Butler Shmiel Kahn, Camp Director  Rav Avi Pollak, Program Director & Dr Rayzel Yaish, Women’s Head Counselor  Matti Modes, Camper  Dr Dina Davidovics & Alyssa Sacks, Medical Director  Eitan Auerbach & Ora Hochberg - Assistant Division Heads Rav Kivi Naiman, Alumni Coordinator & Jonah Schachter, Staff Alumnus  Judah Mischel, Executive Direct...

Natan Sharansky is a remarkable figure whose life story embodies the triumph of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Born Anatoly Borisovich Shcharansky on January 20, 1948, in Donetsk, Ukraine (formerly part of the Soviet Union), he later changed his name to Natan Sharansky. Sharansky's journey began as a gifted mathematician and chess player, which led him to pursue a career in science. Ho...

Joey's journey in the music industry began in his youth, as he started performing at local events and gatherings. His talent quickly gained recognition, and he became a sought-after performer in the Jewish music scene. With his distinctive vocal range and heartfelt delivery, Joey's performances resonated with audiences, leaving a lasting impact. Drawing inspiration from various musical genres, inc...

Zvi Gluck is the CEO of Amudim, an organization dedicated to helping abuse victims and those suffering from addiction within the Jewish community, and has been heavily involved in crisis intervention and management for the past 20 years.  00:00 - Intro  12:40 - Interview  1:03:37 - Outro

In this episode, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg goes Behind the Bima with special guest host Yocheved Goldberg to talk shidduchim with Lisa Elefant, founder of Adopt-a-Shadchan.    They get into what is working what is broken should we nix the pics what are good reference questions what makes a good shadchan, speed dating  & much more. We hope you enjoy! 00:00 - Intro 13:13 - Interview 1:18:39 - Outro

Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis has been Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth since 1st September 2013. Formerly Chief Rabbi of Ireland, Rabbi Mirvis was Senior Rabbi of Kinloss Synagogue in Finchley from 1996-2013.  00:00 - Intro  13:38 - Interview  57:30 - Outro  Rabbi Efrem Goldberg: Rabbi, Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS).  Rabbi Philip Moskowitz: Associate Rabbi, BRS.  Rabbi Josh...

In this episode, our esteemed hosts, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg and Rabbi Josh Broide, engage in a riveting conversation with Ze'ev Orenstein, the Director for International Affairs at the City of David Foundation. Ze'ev Orenstein is a well-known figure in the realm of international affairs, known for his extensive work with the City of David Foundation (https://cityofdavid.org.il/en/). His insights and...

00:00 - Intro 17:02 - Interview 1:11:59 - Outro Rabbi Anthony Manning gained his master’s degree in jurisprudence from Oxford University and worked as a corporate lawyer in London for ten years. He learned at Yeshivat Etz Chaim in London, Yeshivat Hamivtar in Efrat, Ateres Yisrael in Bayit Vegan, and at the Jerusalem Kollel of Rav Yitzchak Berkovits. He has semichah, Yoreh Yoreh, from Rav Berkovit...

Guest: Rabbi Kalman Samuels, Founder of Shalva In this episode, Rabbis Efrem Goldberg and Josh Broide sit down with Rabbi Kalman Samuels, the founder of Shalva, the Israel Association for the Care and Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities. Shalva is a non-denominational organization providing a myriad of services free of charge to individuals with disabilities from infancy to adulthood, along wit...

Gabby Deutch is a Washington correspondent at Jewish Insider. She was previously a contributing writer at JI and had worked on The Atlantic‘s global affairs team and at NewsGuard, a company fighting online misinformation. Gabby graduated from Yale, where she studied history.  See here for her series on the case of the murdered rabbi: https://jewishinsider.com/2023/04/an-open-door/.  00:00 - Intro ...

Darryl Eugene Strawberry (born March 12, 1962) is an American former professional baseball right fielder and author who played 17 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). Strawberry, who was nicknamed The Straw Man or Straw, helped lead the New York Mets to a World Series championship in 1986 and the New York Yankees to two World Series championships in 1996 and 1999.  After battling cocaine and al...

Rabbi Nachman Seltzer is the author of forty five books, including such classics as 90 Seconds, Living Legend, the Zera Shimshon series, Incredible! and Incredible 2 and The Rebbetzin. Those were proceeded by The Network, The Link and The Shadows, (fiction); Child Of War and Nine Out Of Ten (biographies); the Moments series; Stories With A Twist; and the bestselling It Could Have Been You series (...

00:00 - Introduction  21:20 - Rabbi Philip Moskowitz  33:21 - Binyamin and Shani Muschel  42:59 - Lori Palatnik  1:06:00 - Dr. Larry & Debra Halperin  1:15:39 - Alexandra Fleksher  1:41:00 - Rabbi Dr. Dovid Bashevkin  2:08:46 - Shimmie & Beth Kaminetsky  2:15:21 - Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz  2:40:02 - Rabbi YY Jacobson  2:55:21 - Rabbi Daniel Kalish  3:12:11 - Rebbetzin Yocheved Goldberg  21:20 - Rabbi...

Rabbi Uri Tieger was born into a secular family in Israel. He grew up like most Israeli children, attending public school and enjoying a typical secular upbringing. However, despite his secular background, Rabbi Tieger developed a deep interest in Judaism and the Torah.  Over the years, Rabbi Tieger's relationship with Rabbi Kanievsky deepened, becoming a study partner. Rabbi Tieger even helped Ra...

Bernie Marcus is a well-known American businessman and philanthropist. He was born on May 12, 1929, in Newark, New Jersey. Marcus co-founded the home improvement retail giant Home Depot in 1978, along with Arthur Blank, and served as the company's first CEO until 1997.  Under his leadership, Home Depot grew to become the largest home improvement retailer in the United States, with more than 2,200...

Yair Rosenberg is staff writer at The Atlantic, where he covers the intersection of politics, culture, and religion, and writes the Deep Shtetl newsletter. Previously a senior writer at Tablet Magazine, he has also written for the New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, and The Guardian, and his work has received awards from the Religion Newswriters Association and the Harvard Center...