The Jews Next Dor

How can Yaakov Avinu, known for his incredible emunah, be so afraid of Esav? The answer is an important lesson for all parents. Enjoy and good Shabbos!

Navigating the uncharted waters of Jewish parenting can be daunting, especially during times of crisis. Yet, in this heartwarming episode of The Jews Next Dor podcast, we delve into the world of parenting through the eyes of faith and community. Join host Rabbi Yair Menchel and special guest, Rabbi Phil Karesh, as they share invaluable insights into managing family dynamics amidst the Israel crisi...

Welcome to The Jews Next Dor and the second part of our Child Safety Month episode. In part 1, we discussed how parents can create a relationship where children will be willing to share and prevent child abuse. If you haven't listened to it yet, I strongly recommend checking it out - https://youtu.be/oLF_Lspbrk4 In the second part of the Child Safety Month episode, we are discussing what we ca...

Want to learn how to build an unbreakable bond with your kids? How to gain their trust and help them feel comfortable to tell you anything? How to protect them from abuse by building a good relationship? In this episode of The Jews Next Dor, we are talking about strategies to gain your children's trust and make sure they know they can come to you during both good and bad times. Our amazing gue...

How could Yaakov buy the Bechora for a bowl of soup? Is that a fair transaction? Learn this and how this can be applied as a parenting lesson in this week's Parenting in the Parsha. Have a great Shabbos!

Enjoy this brief idea for ways to engage our children in the Parsha where we learn from an underrated character - Eliezer. Enjoy and good shabbos!

This episode features two Israeli soldiers who are currently serving in the military during the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas. One of the guests, Yair Hershorn, shares his experience finding out about the war while at Shabbat services with his children. He describes the emotional process of being called up to serve and having to leave his family. The other soldier, Zachary Freshwater, t...

Enjoy this brief idea for ways to engage our children in the Parsha where we learn about the חסד of אברהם to increase the חסד, acts of kindness, in our homes.

This episode features Dr. Norman Blumenthal, a licensed clinical psychologist who serves as the Zachter Family Director of Trauma and Crisis Intervention for OHEL and Adjunct Professor at the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary and Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, both of Yeshiva University, who discusses coping with trauma from recent events in Israel and Gaza. Dr. Blumenthal shares h...

Welcome to another episode of The Jews Next Dor! We have the amazing pleasure to be talking with Rabbi Dr. Alex Mondrow. Rabbi Dr. Mondrow served as the Rav of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine Synagogue. He currently maintains a private psychology practice in Yerushalayim and Teaneck and is a mental health advisor at Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary (RIETS) -Yeshiva University. He...

As sirens wail in the night and uncertainty looms over the homeland, these are challenging times to raise children in Israel. But even in the midst of fear and turmoil, the spiritual leaders and parents featured in this episode are demonstrating resilience, strength, and hope. Despite their own worries for sons on the frontline or daughters living under threat, they open their homes and hearts to...

Welcome to another episode of The Jews Next Dor! We have an incredible opportunity to talk to Rochelle Garfield, a speech-language pathologist, a dyslexia lecturer, and an author. She is also giving parenting courses and, in this episode, we will talk about her unusual and amazing parenting style. Rochelle will provide some fascinating insights into the parenting style focused on positive communic...

What are 4 main parenting styles? What is your parenting style? Are you helping or hurting your child? Welcome to another episode of The Jews Next Dor! This episode kicks off our series about parenting styles, the next topic of our parenting hierarchy, which we took a long break from due to the various Chagim and back to school. We are so glad to welcome Blimie Heller again and have another incred...

This episode features Rabbi Yair Menchel who provides guidance and advice to parents on parenting and communicating with children of all ages during the difficult time we are in with the war in Israel. He emphasizes the importance of validating children's emotions, compartmentalizing adult stress, and modeling healthy coping strategies. Through discussing an adapted story about the war in Isra...

In this captivating mini-episode of "The Jews Next Dor" podcast, listeners are invited into an intimate conversation between the host and their father, delving into the intricacies of parenting and family dynamics. With candor and reflection, the father shares a tapestry of insights from their parenting journey, weaving together threads of sibling closeness, treasured family time around...

This episode of the Jews Next Door podcast features Sari Kopitnikoff, a bestselling Jewish author and creator of educational games and programs, as the guest. Sari shares many creative ideas for bringing meaning, intention, and playfulness (MIP) to celebrating Sukkot with children of all ages. She discusses practical ways to build excitement for younger kids through storytelling and activities tha...

How to prepare our home for Yamim Noraim? How to help children understand and relate to Yamim Noraim? How to get ready for Yom Tov? Welcome to another episode of The Jews Next Dor! We are having an amazing conversation with Mrs. Sharon Richter, or as some know her, Morah Sarah. Mrs. Richter has been the Lower School Associate Principal of Judaic Studies at Salanter Akiba Riverdale Academy (SAR) si...

How to explain Teshuva to your children? How to prepare yourself and your family for Teshuva? What strategies to use to create Teshuva consciousness? Welcome back to another episode of The Jews Next Dor! We are glad to have the amazing Rabbi Judah Mischel as our guest today! Rabbi Judah Mischel is the Executive Director of Camp HASC, the Hebrew Academy for Special Children. He is the Mashpiah of O...

How important is our own self-development for your children? How to help children find their true selves and grow? How to enable children to deeply connect to HaShem? Welcome to another episode of The Jews Next Dor! Our guest today is Rabbi Shmuel Reichman an international speaker, bestselling author, business coach, and the CEO of Self-Mastery Academy. He has lectured internationally on topics of...

In this episode of the Jews Next Door podcast, Rabbi Yair Menchel sits down with renowned child and adolescent psychology expert Dr. David Pelcovitz to address the pressing issue of teenagers' fears as they face the challenges of going back to school. Discover invaluable insights and practical tips for parents to support their teens during this transitional period. From academic pressures to s...

This podcast episode provided guidance for both parents and children in preparing for the new school year. The experts discussed common fears around returning to school and strategies parents can implement at home, such as celebrating past achievements, empowering children to handle social challenges, and roleplaying difficult scenarios. They emphasized the critical partnership between parents and...

Dive into this captivating podcast as Rabbi Gary Menchel and his son, our podcast host, Rabbi Yair Menchel, unravel the dynamic world of parental-school partnerships. With insights that go beyond the ordinary, Rabbi Menchel sheds light on how this partnership is the secret sauce for a child's triumph in academia and their deep-rooted connection to Judaism. Get ready for a journey through trust...

In this episode of the "Jews Next Dor" podcast, we welcomes special guest Aliza Ben Shalom, known as the Jewish matchmaker from the Netflix show Jewish Matchmaking. Aliza shares her expertise and offers marriage advice, discussing the importance of conflict resolution skills in relationships. She emphasizes the significance of overcoming challenges and how it impacts the future of a coup...

In this podcast episode featuring Slovie Jungreis-Wolff, the importance of social bias, alignment in parent-child relationships, and the challenges of modern parenting are explored. Slovie discusses her new book's themes of purposeful parenting, gratitude, and unity. She highlights the significance of trust, genuine connections, and technology's role in child development. The episode touch...

In this episode of the "Jews Next Dor" podcast, we wrap up our month of "Shalom Bayis," the harmony within marriage. Rabbi Yair Menchel discuss how true love is exemplified in the Torah by exploring the story of Adam and Eve. The concept of treating one's spouse as royalty, "חתן דומה למלך," is highlighted, emphasizing that marriage should be the top priority for b...