Truths - Jewish Wisdom for Today

In this thought-provoking episode of "Truths: Jewish Wisdom for Today," host Levi Brackman chats with Harvard PhD candidate JJ Kimche, who delves into the intersection of modern European philosophy and post-enlightenment Jewish thought. Covering a wide range of topics, including Jewish philosophy, theology, and history, they discuss key issues like the authorship of the Torah, biblical c...

In this episode of Truths: Jewish Wisdom for Today, Rabbi Dr. Levi Brackman explores contemporary American Judaism with Mark Oppenheimer, Ph. D. (Mark believes only medical doctors should be called "Doctor"). They start the conversation with Levi asking Mark about the perceived shift from a more spiritual, "enchanted" religious world to a "disenchanted" one with less...

In this enlightening episode of "Truths - Jewish Wisdom for Today," Rabbi Dr. Levi Brackman engages in an insightful conversation with his former teacher, Professor Daniel Rynhold, dean and professor of Jewish philosophy at the Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies at Yeshiva University. Their discussion centers on the intersection of practice and theory in Judaism and the uniq...

In this enriching episode of "Truths: Jewish Wisdom for Today," Rabbi Dr Levi Brackman engages Rabbi Dr Zev Farber in a fascinating conversation. Farber, a Research Fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute with a unique blend of Yeshiva education and academic training from Hebrew University and Emory University, shares his journey of harmonizing diverse educational experiences. He discusse...

Welcome to the second episode of the fourth season of "Truths: Jewish Wisdom for Today" podcast (formerly Jewish Wisdom for Business and Life). In this episode, host Levi Brackman engages in a thoughtful conversation with Zevi Slevin, founder of the "Seekers of Unity" YouTube channel. Renowned for his insights on Jewish thought and philosophy and his series on Maimonides'...

In this podcast episode, host Levi Brackman discusses the evolving identity of his podcast and shares his thoughts on the intersection of religion, science, and philosophy. The podcast began as a platform for sharing wisdom about business and life from a Jewish perspective. Over time, the podcast broadened to discuss philosophical ideas, spirituality, and broader life topics. Levi decided to renam...

In the 50th episode of the "Jewish Wisdom for Business and Life" podcast, host Levi Brackman examines the process of reforming and understanding controversial aspects of tradition in a modern context. The primary example is the concept of the Sotah, or wayward wife, from the Talmud. This practice involved a wife suspected of infidelity being made to drink bitter waters, which would lead...

In the 49th episode of the "Jewish Wisdom for Business and Life" podcast, host Levi Brackman discusses his personal journey with Judaism, timed to coincide with the festival of Shavuot, which marks the giving of the Torah. Brackman explores his evolution from rabbi to business person, highlighting how his faith has changed over time. He shares his experiences growing up in a Hasidic hous...

In this episode of Jewish Wisdom for Business and Life, host Levi Brackman delves deeper into the concept of passion and how it fuels our lives (seconf episode on the topic). This conversation contrasts other views of passion, like Mark Cuban's advice to "follow your effort," with Brackman's definition of passion as something that brings life, joy, and energy to everyday experi...

In this episode of "Jewish Wisdom for Business and Life Podcast," host Levi Brackman explores the concept of passion and its role in our personal and professional lives. Addressing conflicting advice on whether or not to follow your passion, Brackman acknowledges the arguments of successful figures like Mark Cuban and Cal Newport, the author of "So Good They Can't Ignore You,&q...

In this podcast episode, Levi Brackman discusses the meaning of life and the difference between subjective and objective meanings. The meaning in life is subjectively what makes a person's life meaningful, such as spending time with family, friends, and engaging in work or volunteering. However, the meaning of life is a larger concept, encompassing the reasons behind the world's existenc...

Historically, people relied on supernatural explanations for physical phenomena, attributing cause to gods or God. However, over the last 150 years, the scientific method has led to disenchantment, where people understand the underlying mechanics of events and prioritize scientific explanations over spiritual ones.  In this episode of The Jewish Wisdom For Business and Life podcast, host Levi Brac...

In this episode of the Jewish Wisdom for Business and Life podcast, host Levi Brackman delves into the crucial factors contributing to intimate relationships' success. Drawing an insightful parallel between real estate investments and romantic partnerships, he suggests that just as one's profit in real estate is determined at the time of purchase, the key to a thriving intimate relations...

In this thought-provoking episode of the Jewish Wisdom for Business Success Podcast, motivated by the recent advent of  ChatGPT and the rapid progress in AI, Levi Brackman delves into the relationship between the creation of artificial general intelligence (AGI) and the connections drawn in religious texts between a higher power and its creation of humans.  Drawing inspiration from contemporary th...

The second episode of the third season of the Jewish Wisdom for Business and Life podcast discusses the concept of personal freedom, referencing the Passover festival, celebrated this week and next, commemorating the Israelites' Exodus from slavery in Egypt. The host, Levi Brackman, explains that freedom can come in many forms, such as financial, intellectual, emotional, and personal freedom....

In this episode of the Wisdom Business on Life Podcast, host Levi Brackman discusses the Talmudic Tractate of Nazir (having just completed it as part of the cycle of Talmudic study). A Nazir is a person who has taken an oath to separate themselves from certain activities as an act of consecration to God. These individuals abstain from consuming wine or grape products, cutting their hair, and comin...

In this episode of The Wisdom for Business and Life podcast, host Levi Brackman touches upon themes found in the works of philosophers such as Aristotle, Kant, Kierkegaard, and Nietzsche by discussing the importance of ethics and character in daily life and leadership. While politics is generally not the podcast's focus, Levi suggests that the recent news regarding former President Donald Tru...

In this episode of the Wisdom for Business and Life podcast, Levi Brackman delves into the recent turbulence in the economy and the banking sector. With the sudden shutdown of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank and Swiss government support for Credit Suisse and the infusion of cash by other banks into First Republic Bank, Levi explains the underlying reasons for these events and their potentia...

In this episode of the Wisdom for Business on Life podcast, Levi interviews Scott Meyers, CEO of Self Storage Investing, a company that specializes in all things self-storage. Scott shares his 30-year journey in real estate, from investing in single-family houses to multi-family complexes, and eventually transitioning to self-storage. He explains the advantages of self-storage investments, includi...

In this episode (S2, E9) of the Wisdom for Business and Life podcast, reacting to Grant Cardone and Peter Thiel, who claim that single-digit millionaires are not "truly wealthy," host Levi Brackman talks about genuine wealth. What does it mean to be wealthy? How much money do you need to be considered well-off? Should we consider those who are never happy with what they have to be rich?...

In this episode of the Wisdom for Business and Life Podcast, host Levi Brackman sits down with Ray Heimann , co-founder of Terra Capital , a private equity fund specializing in purchasing small multi-family properties nationwide. Ray shares his journey with Levi, discussing how he transitioned from being encouraged by his mother to pursue a career in medicine to becoming a financial and real estat...

In this 7th episode of the 2nd season of the Wisdom for Business and Life podcast, host Levi Brackman dives into a critical review of the book "The Gap and the Gain" by Dan Sullivan. As a Ph. D. in psychology, Levi offers a unique perspective on the ideas presented in the book and evaluates their potential impact on readers who implement them. Throughout the episode, Levi highlights the...

In this episode of the Wisdom for Business and Life podcast, host Levi Brackman interviews Roger Becker, founder and President of Becker Media. Levi met Roger at a conference and could immediately tell he had wisdom to share. In their conversation, they discuss the wisdom Roger gained from 35 years of self-work and being at the helm of a very successful marketing agency. Any conversation descripti...

In episode five of season two of the Wisdom for Business and Life podcast with Levi Brackman, he delves into the topic of relationships and how our barriers can influence them. Levi explores the ideas presented in Eric Berne's book "Games People Play," where the author explains how we often seek relationships with those who play similar games rather than genuine, childlike connectio...

In this episode of the Wisdom for Business and Life podcast, host Levi Brackman delves into the Talmud's Tractate Nedarim (that he recently completed), specifically examining the laws and principles surrounding the concept of oath-making. The Talmud differentiates between two types of oaths, positive and negative, and generally holds a negative view towards those who make oaths. Levi highligh...