Rabbi Steven Miodownik and Rabbi Noah Whittenburg

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Join Rabbi Steven Miodownik and Rabbi Noah Whittenburg of Congregation Ahavas Achim in Highland Park, NJ, every week for perspectives on Shul, community and the Jewish people. 1st Monday of the month - Interview of the Month: Meet compelling personalities that have shaped our community2nd Monday of the month - The Big Picture: Trends and controversies in our shul, community and nation3rd Monday of the month - Riveting Responsa: The most fascinating Halachic questions we investigated this month4th Monday of the month - Sh’ar Yerakos: Torah gems rescued from the cutting room floor

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Rabbi Steven Miodownik and Rabbi Noah Whittenburg

Episodes

Episode 6 - Alcohol Consumption in the Jewish Community: Starting the Conversation 09.12.2025 1:05:11

This episode begins a much larger conversation about alcohol consumption and drug use within the Jewish community. We sit down with Uri Hochberg and Chaye Kohl who share their personal stories and thoughtful insights. We also offer our own reflections on their experiences and on the realities we see unfolding around us.

Episode 5 - Born in the USSR 02.12.2025 37:48

In this episode, we sit down with Dmitry Chizhik and Ze’ev Strupinsky to hear about growing up in Soviet Russia, their immigration journeys, and the challenges and opportunities they encountered along the way.

Episode 4 - Sh'ar Yerakos 25.11.2025 24:36

Discover the inspiring ideas and Divrei Torah that were left out of our drashot and shiurim this month—Insights rescued from the cutting-room floor!

Episode 3 - Riveting Responsa 18.11.2025 27:41

Join us as we take on a selection of this month’s questions, unpack the background behind each one, and share clear, thoughtful answers.

Episode 2 - The Technology Revolution and Us 11.11.2025 22:30

Rabbi Miodownik and Rabbi Whittenburg discuss the ways technology has impacted our lives as Jews, as well as the job of the Rabbi

Episode 1 - Interview with Rabbi Schwarzberg 04.11.2025 21:42

Interview with Rabbi Emeritus, Rabbi Ronald Schwarzberg.