Jews You Should Know

Timely messages on the weekly Torah portion or upcoming Jewish holidays.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Rabbi David Fohrman is one of the most creative, surprising Biblical scholars and educators today. His Aleph Beta site offers sophisticated material in popularly accessible packaging. R' Fohrman's insights are often breathtaking, and can be inspiring to attentive students. -------------------- ABOUT THIS PODCAST Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interestin...

Timely messages on the weekly Torah portion or upcoming Jewish holidays.

Timely messages on the weekly Torah portion or upcoming Jewish holidays.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Rabbi Simcha Scholar founded and has led one of the most impactful and inspiring organizations in the Jewish world. Chai Lifeline, with its renowned Camp Simcha, among many other related initiatives, has been servicing children struggling with illness, and their families, for over 30 years. -------------------- ABOUT THIS PODCAST Jews You Should Know introduces the broader commu...

Timely messages on the weekly Torah portion or upcoming Jewish holidays.

Timely messages on the weekly Torah portion or upcoming Jewish holidays.

Timely messages on the weekly Torah portion or upcoming Jewish holidays.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Rabbi Elchonon Zohn has dedicated his life to educating about the importance and beauty of Jewish burial, and assisting communities worldwide on best practices. His singular devotion to what is known as "chessed shel emet - kindness of ultimate truth" is perhaps unrivaled in the Jewish world, and a comforting profile during these bleak times. -------------------- ABOUT THIS PODC...

Timely messages on the weekly Torah portion or upcoming Jewish holidays.

Timely messages on the weekly Torah portion or upcoming Jewish holidays.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE One of Israel's most renowned venture capitalists discovered he was Jewish after a water polo fist fight as a Hungarian teenager. Hear Dene Ban's incredible personal and professional odyssey, each by itself worthy of its own episode! -------------------- ABOUT THIS PODCAST Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women mak...

Timely messages on the weekly Torah portion or upcoming Jewish holidays.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Jay Schultz is often referred to as the "unofficial mayor of Tel Aviv." As an oleh (immigrant) from the US at age 30, Jay is unrivaled in his passion for the Land and State of Israel, and his insistence on its singular potential to catalyze the Jewish future. Through his Am Yisrael Foundation - an umbrella group comprising massive Shabbat programming, Torah study groups, speaker...

Timely messages on the weekly Torah portion or upcoming Jewish holidays.

Timely messages on the weekly Torah portion or upcoming Jewish holidays.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Rabbi Dov Yonah Korn is one of the most creative and innovative Jewish educators around today. Focused on the "Bowery" - an area in lower Manhattan near NYU - he services thousands of students and young professionals every year. Surprisingly, he was once an aspiring actor and a "Dead Head", traveling the country searching for meaning. He discovered it where he never imagined. --...

Timely messages on the weekly Torah portion or upcoming Jewish holidays.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Shloime Zionce may be the most widely traveled Chassidic Jew on Planet Earth. Having been to dozens of countries - including many quite surprising for a Jew of his profile - as a travel writer, he has experienced life in a way few others, of any background, have. Shloime was always behind a recent viral video series by vlogger Peter Santenello chronicling life in the Chassidic c...

Timely messages on the weekly Torah portion or upcoming Jewish holidays.

Timely messages on the weekly Torah portion or upcoming Jewish holidays.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Saul Blinkoff is a longtime Disney animator, as well as a director and producer well ensconced in the Hollywood scene. He is also a deeply committed Jew, and outstanding role model as one who can balance a career in elite film-making with higher priorities of Torah living. Saul recently launched his podcast, "Life of Awesome," available on all platforms, and hosts wide-ranging c...

Timely messages on the weekly Torah portion or upcoming Jewish holidays.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Baruch C. Cohen is a multi-faceted man. The word "passionate" would describe him well: passionate as a litigator defending the needs of the downtrodden, and passionate as an advocate for Israel. But he also is a person of great faith and sensitivity; his daughter Hindy passed away years ago, and he has since written extensively on grief in the Jewish community. -----------------...

Timely messages on the weekly Torah portion or upcoming Jewish holidays.