Popular Shows by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg

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Living With Emunah (Part 403): Don't Leave Hashem as a Portrait Hanging on the Wall

Oct 21, 2026

47:56

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Living With Emunah (Part 402): Emunah isn't Something we Learn, it is Something we Live

Oct 14, 2026

48:29

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Lech Lecha: Walking Even Without Knowing the Destination

Oct 20, 2026

1:03:51

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Living With Emunah (Part 400): A "My Grandparents were Orthodox" Judaism

Sep 23, 2026

48:07

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Living With Emunah (Part 401): Maintaining Connection

Oct 7, 2026

52:46

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Living With Emunah (Part 399): We Get it Backwards

Sep 16, 2026

47:50

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Living With Emunah (Part 394): Making the Climb While Taking Breaks

Jul 15, 2026

47:12

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(Part 80): Profanity Makes You Profane

May 6, 2020

14:54

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(Part 79): Only By Putting a Fence

Apr 29, 2020

11:08

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(Part 6): No Pain No Gain

Feb 16, 2018

9:35

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(Part 81): Don’t Let the Thoughts In

May 13, 2020

12:57

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10 Mins of Meaning (Iggeres HaRamban - Part 2)

May 8, 2024

8:27

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Living With Emunah (Part 391): Connecting the Dots

Jun 18, 2026

42:16

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Living With Emunah (Part 392): Adjust Your Grip

Jun 24, 2026

51:16

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Tanya (Part 58): Chapter 12 - The Beinoni Doesn't Bear Grudges

Sep 9, 2026

5:58

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Noach: Don't Judge Without Checking it Out

Oct 13, 2026

1:07:43

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Special Guest - Abie Rotenberg

Jan 12, 2023

1:16:59

Abie Rotenberg is a prolific Orthodox Jewish musician, composer and entertainer from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He has been producing music since the mid-1970s with a style which has been described as "soft and sweet" with a strong folk influence. Rotenberg has cited the musicians Rabbi Ben Zion Shenker and Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach as strong influences. While his folk-inspired sound and inspirational lyrics are strongly reminiscent of Carlebach, Rotenberg's soft and sometimes melancholic voice, however, contrasts with Carlebach's ecstatic style. Rotenberg has collaborated with other Jewish musicians including Mordechai ben David, Avraham Fried, Yehuda Schechter, Yaakov Shwekey, Baruch Levine, Moshe Yess and Shlomo Simcha with whom he co-starred in Israel National Radio's Miracles 18 concert. In September 2015, Rotenberg published his first novel, The Season of Pepsi Meyers, a book about an 18-year old Jewish boy playing for the New York Yankees, set in the future (Feldheim Publishers). In November 2016, Rotenberg released Eliyahu Hanavi, under his full name Avraham Yom Tov Rotenberg, an in-depth analysis of the life of Elijah the Prophet (Mesorah Publishers). 00:00 - Intro 11:54 - Interview 1:09:23 - Outro Rabbi Efrem Goldberg: Rabbi, Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS). Rabbi Philip Moskowitz: Associate Rabbi, BRS. Rabbi Josh Broide: Outreach Rabbi, BRS.

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Ben Shapiro and His Dad on War, Peace, Music, and Everything In Between

Feb 12, 2025

45:42

From Boca Raton, Florida, this is Behind the Bima! This week, prepare for a powerful father-and-son duo who’ve made an indelible mark on both the Jewish community and the broader cultural landscape. Join Rabbi Efrem Goldberg as he sits down with the one and only Ben Shapiro and his father, David Shapiro, in an intimate, heartfelt conversation that explores everything from Ben’s path into political commentary to the profound impact of David’s musical genius on his son’s life and career. They’ll take us behind the scenes of their remarkable collaboration on the new musical “We Will Rise,” a stirring production spotlighting the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising that moved Israeli audiences to tears and ignited renewed hope in challenging times. Discover how a shared love of learning, faith, and the power of music forged an unbreakable bond between father and son—and glean parenting insights from David on raising a child who not only sits at your side in synagogue, but partners with you on grand creative endeavors. All this and more, Behind the Bima.

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Living With Emunah (Part 396): Be Like Tevya!

Aug 26, 2026

49:14

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#473: Amida: Refa'einu (Part 5)

Sep 12, 2023

8:48

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Tanya (Part 44): Chapter 9 - Embrace and Thank the Animal Soul

Apr 22, 2026

15:45

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Vayeira: No Such Thing as a Wasted Prayer

Nov 4, 2025

1:03:38

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Tanya (Part 45): Chapter 10 - Different Levels of Tzaddik

Apr 29, 2026

18:18

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(Part 78): The Powerful Draw to Promiscuity

Apr 22, 2020

15:43

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(Part 77): Channeling the Drive

Apr 1, 2020

14:21

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(Part 76): Honesty is Such a Lonely Word

Mar 25, 2020

14:32

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(Part 75): Being Our Best Selves, When Together and When Apart

Mar 18, 2020

10:33

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(Part 74): Stealing Trust is Worse Than Stealing Things

Mar 11, 2020

7:05

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(Part 73): You Can’t be Pious in Shul and Ruthless at Work

Mar 4, 2020

11:10

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(Part 72): Stay in Your World

Feb 26, 2020

9:33

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Tanya (Part 43): Chapter 9 - Who Chooses the Garments?

Apr 15, 2026

20:17

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(Part 71): Stealing Time is Also Stealing

Feb 19, 2020

13:14

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(Part 70): Honesty, Integrity and Your Reputation

Jan 29, 2020

13:56

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(Part 69): Stealing from Man is Worse Than Stealing from God

Jan 22, 2020

11:23

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(Part 68): You May be a Thief and Not Even Know It

Jan 15, 2020

10:21

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Tanya (Part 11): Chapter 2 - We are His Children

Jun 4, 2025

15:30

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Tanya (Part 10): Chapter 2 - The Breath of Life

May 28, 2025

19:43

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Ten Minutes of Meaning (Part 134): What Piety Isn't

Jun 16, 2021

11:29

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Ten Minutes of Meaning (Part 135): Going Above and Beyond

Jul 20, 2021

10:48

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I Just Couldn't Walk Away: Yehuda Lapian

Mar 10, 2026

1:14:54

What do the labels dividing Israeli society actually mean? In this episode of Behind the Bima, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg and Rabbi Philip Moskowitz sit down with Yehuda Lapian for a thoughtful conversation about identity, community, and the complexity of religious life in Israel. Growing up surrounded by multiple Jewish cultures, from secular Chilonim to Dati and Charedi communities, Lapian experienced firsthand how fluid those categories can be. He reflects on a time when he tried to distance himself from Judaism entirely, only to discover that moments of tradition, like hearing Lecha Dodi on a Friday night, still carried unexpected emotional weight. The conversation also explores Lapian’s work with Peace of Mind, the organization that brings IDF combat veterans to Jewish communities abroad. Those encounters often challenge assumptions on both sides, revealing how Israelis and American Jews see one another... and how those perspectives are changing. This season of Behind the Bima is sponsored by Julie Charlestein & Darryl Benjamin in honor of their grandparents, Morton & Malvina Charlestein, and their children, Ruby and Maccabi Benjamin. This conversation explores: • What labels like Chiloni, Dati, and Charedi actually mean in Israeli life • Growing up between religious and secular Jewish worlds • Attempting to walk away from Judaism — and discovering identity runs deeper • The emotional power of traditions like Lecha Dodi • Why Israel’s internal divisions are often misunderstood from the outside • The work of Peace of Mind supporting IDF combat veterans • How encounters between Israeli soldiers and American Jewish communities reshape perspectives This is a conversation about identity, complexity, and what it really means to belong in a society that resists simple labels.

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Ten Minutes of Meaning (Part 147): A Posture of Awe

Dec 1, 2021

6:44

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Ten Minutes of Meaning (Part 148): What Kind of Car Do You Drive?

Dec 22, 2021

12:47

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Ten Minutes of Meaning (Part 150): Honoring Hashem

Jan 5, 2022

10:08

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Ten Minutes of Meaning (Part 151): Honoring Torah

Jan 12, 2022

10:40

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Ten Minutes of Meaning (Part 152): Kavod Ha'Torah

Jan 19, 2022

10:16

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Ten Minutes of Meaning (Part 153): Love with Passion

Feb 9, 2022

11:56

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Ten Minutes of Meaning (Part 154): Independant Love

Feb 16, 2022

11:21

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Ten Minutes of Meaning (Part 155): Faith in Prosperity

Feb 23, 2022

12:27

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Ten Minutes of Meaning (Part 156): Lovesick for Hashem

Mar 2, 2022

8:23

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Special Guests - Rabbi Nachman Seltzer & Eli Beer

Mar 23, 2023

1:20:37

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 (short stories). He also compiled One Small Deed Can Change The World, a popular anthology. Rabbi Seltzer is a columnist for the International Hamodia Magazine, where his true life stories are beloved around the world. He is the producer of Visions (an album of all English songs) as well as co producer of The Story Experience. (www.mostlymusic.com/the-story-experience.html) Rabbi Seltzer received his semicha from Rav Yitzchok Berkovitz at The Jerusalem Kollel and teaches in various post-high-school programs for American students studying in Eretz Yisroel. Rabbi Seltzer is a popular international speaker as well and is available to address audiences around the world. Eli Beer (born September 13, 1973 in Israel) is the founder of United Hatzalah of Israel, and President of the U.S.-based organization Friends of United Hatzalah. United Hatzalah of Israel is an independent, non-profit, fully-volunteer emergency medical services organization that provides fast and free emergency medical first response throughout Israel. Buy the book 90 Seconds: The Epic Story of Eli Beer and United Hatzalah: https://www.amazon.com/90-Seconds-Story-United-Hatzalah/dp/1422633071. 00:00 - Intro 11:32 - Interview 1:17:24 - Outro Rabbi Efrem Goldberg: Rabbi, Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS). Rabbi Philip Moskowitz: Associate Rabbi, BRS. Rabbi Josh Broide: Outreach Rabbi, BRS.

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#191: Pesukei D’Zimra – Birchos Shema and Shema: Introduction (Part 1)

Aug 2, 2020

6:53

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Rabbi Moshe Weinberger

Sep 11, 2024

57:41

From Boca Raton, Florida, this is Behind the Bima. On this week's episode, Rabbis Efrem Goldberg, Josh Broide, and Philip Moskowitz are joined by Rabbi Moshe Weinberger, a prominent spiritual leader and speaker. Rabbi Weinberger is the founding rabbi of Congregation Aish Kodesh in Woodmere, New York, and a renowned lecturer on Jewish thought and spirituality. Recognized for his profound insights into the Jewish experience and spiritual growth, Rabbi Weinberger discusses the themes of introspection, transformation, and the unique spiritual opportunities presented by the High Holidays. He shares his thoughts on the challenges facing the Jewish community today, the role of love and fear in spiritual practice, and the significance of fostering a deep connection to Israel. Plus, reflections on the power of community and the importance of maintaining optimism and faith in challenging times. All this and more, Behind the Bima. 00:00 - Introduction12:10 - Interview

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Yaakov Shwekey

Sep 18, 2024

57:24

From Boca Raton, Florida, this is Behind the Bima. On this week’s episode, Rabbis Efrem Goldberg, Josh Broide, and Philip Moskowitz are joined by the iconic Jewish music superstar, Yaakov Shwekey. As one of the most beloved voices in the Jewish world, Yaakov Shwekey has touched the hearts of countless listeners through his powerful songs that inspire and unite communities across the globe. Known for bringing both joy and deep emotion to his music, Shwekey shares his reflections on this past year—one filled with profound challenges for the Jewish people—and how he has used his talent to uplift and support the Jewish nation, particularly in Israel. From singing for soldiers to comforting families during times of immense pain, Shwekey discusses the role of music in healing, unity, and resilience. Plus, we dive into the emotional preparation for Simchas Torah this year, balancing joy with sorrow, and the deeper meaning behind his latest projects. All this and more, Behind the Bima. 00:00 - Introduction18:55 - Interview

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Rabbi Chaim Wolfson

Feb 5, 2025

38:07

From Boca Raton, Florida, this is Behind the Bima. On this week's episode, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg and Rabbi Josh Broide are joined by Rabbi Chaim Wolfson, Co-Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivat Hahesder Yerucham. Rabbi Wolfson shares the brave and emotional journey of his yeshiva over the past year and a half, focusing on the sacrifices made by students on the frontlines defending Am Israel. He discusses the shift from traditional Torah study to providing spiritual support for students in combat and the vital role of faith and education during these challenging times. This episode also explores the complexities of the recent ceasefire, the ongoing support from the global Jewish community, and the profound impact of keeping the Torah flame burning amidst adversity. All this and more, Behind the Bima. Show Notes:For more information about Yeshivat HaHesder Yerucham and its programs, visit their official website: https://yhyh.co.il/en/home eng/ To read more about the sacrifices of the yeshiva’s students, see this article: https://www.ynetnews.com/article/ryts7wr11jg Learn more about Rabbi Chaim Wolfson and his leadership at the yeshiva here: https://yhyh.co.il/en/about-us/ This episode offers a moving tribute to the resilience and dedication of Yeshivat HaHesder Yerucham and its community.

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Rabbi Daniel Kalisch, Community Builder and Shaper of Souls

Feb 26, 2025

45:11

From Boca Raton, Florida, this is Behind the Bima. On this week's episode, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is joined by Rabbi Daniel Kalisch, the Menahel of the Mesivta of Waterbury. Rabbi Kalish delves into the themes of community legacy, the impact of his father's dedication to Torah, and the importance of connection both within the community and in personal relationships. He shares profound insights on maintaining moral integrity, the significance of friendship in marriage, and the transformative power of faith and personal connection. Plus, reflections on contemporary challenges and the role of the Jewish community in fostering unity and resilience. All this and more, Behind the Bima. Can you join us as a Global Ambassador? We am looking for 250 members from our Global community to give or raise $1,800. You can pay it at one time or in installments. If you can commit to this, we have a special gift for you: Give or help raise $1,800 and join us and the BRS Rabbis in New York, Israel or Florida for an exclusive celebratory dinner with an exclusive BRS giveaway. If you can't be one of the 250 helping us with $1,800, please consider giving or raising $1,000 to be acknowledged as a global pillar in our newsletter or $360 to be entered into a raffle for two domestic flights to Florida to join our BRS community for a special Shabbos of Unity. Can you be one of the 250 that we can count on? It would be an enormous help towards our goal and realizing this dream of building our campus and building Klal Yisrael. Donate here: https://donate.charidy.com/40987?team.... Create your own fundraising team here: https://view.charidy.com/new team pag....

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Zevi Samet, Basketball Star and Yeshiva Bachur

Mar 5, 2025

1:05:41

From Boca Raton, Florida, this is Behind the Bima. On this week’s episode, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg, Rabbi Philip Moskowitz, and Rabbi Josh Broide sit down with the extraordinary Zevi Samet—a dynamic yeshiva bachur and celebrated basketball star whose journey is as inspiring off the court as it is on. Zevi shares his unique story of balancing Torah learning with athletic excellence, revealing how every game-winning shot is a lesson in perseverance, faith, and self-motivation. Join us as we explore his transformative path, the sacrifices made in pursuit of excellence, and the powerful role of Torah in every facet of his life. Plus, get the inside scoop on our groundbreaking new media center, a campus expansion that’s doubling our impact, and our record-breaking global charity matching campaign that raised $6 million in just 48 hours! All this and more, Behind the Bima. 00:00 - Introduction14:51 - Interview

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#635: Modim Derabanan (Part 5)

May 7, 2025

6:57

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#634: Modim Derabanan (Part 4)

May 6, 2025

7:25

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#474: Amida: Refa'einu (Part 6)

Sep 14, 2023

8:07

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#472: Amida: Refa'einu (Part 4)

Sep 5, 2023

6:39

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#471: Amida: Refa'einu (Part 3)

Sep 4, 2023

7:54

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The Mentalist Who Broke the Rabbis: Shlomo Levinger

May 12, 2026

1:13:04

On this episode of Behind the Bima, the Rabbis sit down with Shlomo Levinger, a professional mentalist whose work blends performance, psychology, and precision. What looks impossible on stage isn’t about supernatural ability. It’s about structure, timing, and understanding how people think. Shlomo pulls back the curtain on what mentalism actually is, and why the experience matters more than the method behind it. At the same time, he shares what it takes to build this into a real career—from early gigs to larger stages—and the decisions that come with it. That includes the opportunities he’s walked away from, and how being an observant Jew shapes the way he approaches his work, his image, and his boundaries. This season of Behind the Bima is sponsored by Julie Charlestein & Darryl Benjamin in honor of their grandparents, Morton & Malvina Charlestein, and their children, Ruby and Maccabi Benjamin. In this episode, we discuss: What mentalism actually is (and what it isn’t) Why performance matters more than the method The psychology behind how audiences experience mentalism Building a career from small gigs to larger stages Turning down opportunities that didn’t align with Torah values Navigating the industry as a frum performer

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Living With Emunah (Part 388): He Remains Intimately Involved

May 25, 2026

46:25

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Living With Emunah (Part 389): Not a Cliche but a way of Life

Jun 1, 2026

49:02

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Living With Emunah (Part 390): Drop the Grudge

Jun 10, 2026

50:09

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Dovi Neuburger Wants Us to Laugh at Ourselves

Jun 16, 2026

1:25:39

Note: This episode contains discussion of several controversial topics and stories. Why does Dovi Neuburger make us laugh at ourselves? Dovi Neuburger goes Behind the Bima for a candid conversation about comedy, community, and the frum world through the eyes of someone who has learned how to turn familiar moments into unforgettable jokes. Dovi reflects on his journey into stand-up, the rise of his social media audience, the anxiety and overthinking behind comedy, and the difference between making fun of Judaism from the outside and laughing at our own world from within. He also shares what it was like growing up as a Rrabbi’s son, how that shaped his view of community criticism, and why the best jokes often reveal something true. The conversation also explores social media, crowd work, boundaries in satire, stories that are “truer” than reality, family support, the impact of laughter in Israel after October 7th, and what comedy can give people in difficult times. This season of Behind the Bima is sponsored by Julie Charlestein & Darryl Benjamin in honor of their grandparents, Morton & Malvina Charlestein, and their children, Ruby and Maccabi Benjamin. In this episode: Comedy, satire, and the frum community Why Dovi never set out to be an Instagram comedian The difference between being famous and being meaningful Anxiety, overthinking, and the mind of a comedian The line between funny and too far Why some stories are “truer” than reality Growing up as a rabbi’s son The support of his parents and family Social media, crowd work, and the craft of stand-up Why people need laughter during difficult times

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The Relationship Crisis Nobody Is Talking About: Rabbi Yakov Danishefsky

Jun 24, 2026

1:15:26

Note: This episode contains discussion of sensitive topics. Why do so many people feel disconnected today? Rabbi Yakov Danishefsky joins Behind the Bima for a thought-provoking conversation about attachment, relationships, vulnerability, and the growing challenge of genuine connection in modern life. Drawing from both Torah and psychology, Rabbi Danishefsky explains why many of us spend our lives pursuing achievement, productivity, and self-improvement while overlooking the very thing we need most: meaningful relationships. He explores how attachment shapes our connection to Hashem, to other people, and to ourselves, and why disconnection often sits beneath many of the struggles people face. The conversation also explores loneliness, marriage, friendship, therapy, personal growth, failure, resilience, and Rabbi Danishefsky's work helping people navigate addiction and other deeply personal struggles. From the roots of destructive behaviors to the challenge of genuine vulnerability, he offers a compelling perspective on what people are really searching for beneath the surface. This season of Behind the Bima is sponsored by Julie Charlestein & Darryl Benjamin in honor of their grandparents, Morton & Malvina Charlestein, and their children, Ruby and Maccabi Benjamin. In this episode: Why connection is at the center of a meaningful life Attachment theory and Jewish thought Relationships with Hashem, others, and ourselves The loneliness and disconnection facing modern society Productivity versus relationship Marriage, friendship, and belonging The connection between addiction, loneliness, and healing What therapy can teach us about growth Why lasting change begins with understanding why Where Torah and psychology intersect

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Living With Emunah (Part 393): Walking Through the Valley

Jul 8, 2026

50:32

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Living With Emunah (Part 395): Saying Nishmas

Jul 22, 2026

47:06

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What Ishay Ribo Really Wants from His Music

Aug 24, 2026

40:41

*Interview is in Hebrew* What does Ishay Ribo really want from his music? In this special bonus episode of Behind the Bima, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg sits down with Ishay Ribo for a personal conversation about music, emunah, creativity, and influence. Ishay shares why he sees his music as a shlichus, what he hopes people take home from a concert, and how music can break down walls between Jews who might otherwise have little in common. He also reflects on Israel and Diaspora Jewry, the spiritual awakening since October 7, and why he's increasingly questioning our relationship with social media. In this episode: What Ishay really wants from his music Music as a shlichus Breaking down walls through song Israel and Diaspora Jewry Jewish unity after October 7 Why Ishay is stepping away from social media Algorithms, distraction, and free choice Why influence starts with yourself

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Tanya (Part 56): Chapter 12 - 3 Things Everyone Does Every Day

Aug 26, 2026

13:58

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Nitzavim/Vayeilech: Music is the Language of the Soul

Sep 1, 2026

1:06:51

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Tanya (Part 57): Chapter 12 - Push it Away with Two Hands

Sep 2, 2026

15:36

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Living With Emunah (Part 397): Measure Your Smiles

Sep 2, 2026

47:45

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Living With Emunah (Part 398): The Best You is the Real You (Delivered in Michlalah Seminary)

Sep 7, 2026

44:55

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Tanya (Part 59): Chapter 13 - Two Judges, Who will be the Third?

Sep 16, 2026

18:48

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Turn Friday into Erev Shabbos #271 - Pencils Down

Oct 8, 2026

7:42

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Tanya (Part 62): Chapter 13 - Are You Walking the Dog or is the Dog Walking You?

Oct 14, 2026

19:56

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#768: Krias Ha'Torah (Part 1)

Oct 14, 2026

6:46

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#769: Krias Ha'Torah (Part 2)

Oct 15, 2026

5:58

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#771: Krias Ha'Torah (Part 4)

Oct 20, 2026

7:42

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#7: Special Guest - Russell Galbut

May 14, 2020

1:03:41

Rabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg: Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg

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#9: Special Guest - R' Shay Schachter

May 28, 2020

1:09:27

Rabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg: Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg

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#32: Special Guest - Ben Brafman

Nov 19, 2020

1:04:07

The rabbis are joined by world-renowned defense attorney Ben Brafman, who discusses what it's like being a visibly Orthodox Jew defending high-profile clients, how to humanize people accused of bad crimes, and his relationships within various segments of the Jewish world. Plus, the rabbis discuss the secrets behind a good sermon. And antisemitism is on the rise while a TV journalist offensively references the Holocaust. All this and more... Behind the Bima. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg: Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg

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Special Guest - Chief Rabbi Dovid Lau

Nov 4, 2021

1:05:53

David Baruch Lau (Hebrew: דוד לאו‎; born 13 January 1966) is the Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of Israel. He was appointed after achieving a majority of the vote on July 24, 2013. He previously served as the Chief Rabbi of Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut, Israel, and as the Chief Rabbi of Shoham. Lau is the son of former Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of Israel Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau.00:00 - Introduction 16:00 - Interview 51:52 - Outro Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg: Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is the Senior Rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), a rapidly-growing congregation of over 800 families and over 1,000 children in Boca Raton, Florida. BRS is the largest Orthodox Synagogue in the Southeast United States. Rabbi Goldberg's warm and welcoming personality has helped attract people of diverse backgrounds and ages to feel part of the BRS community, reinforcing the BRS credo of 'Valuing Diversity and Celebrating Unity. Rabbi Philip Moskowitz serves as Associate Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS). His warm personality and dynamic, positive spirit make people of all backgrounds and ages feel a part of the BRS community. Rabbi Moskowitz officiates at life cycle events, provides pastoral counseling, and serves as halachic advisor and close confidante to hundreds of members. Beyond the engaging and relevant Shabbat morning sermons, delivered to multiple, diverse minyanim, and the numerous regular classes and shiurim in the Shul, Rabbi Moskowitz regularly teaches Torah in private homes, local day schools, and the community at large. Rabbi Josh Broide is the Director of the Deborah & Larry D. Silver Center for Jewish Engagement (CJE), a Division of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. He is also the Founder & Director of the Boca Raton Jewish Experience (BRJE), a rapidly growing outreach and engagement program in Boca Raton, Florida. In addition he also works as the Outreach Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), one of the largest Modern Orthodox Synagogues in North America.

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Special Guest - Jamie Geller

Nov 11, 2021

1:08:02

Jamie Geller is an Israeli-American food writer, celebrity chef, television producer and businesswoman. She has been called "The Kosher Rachael Ray" by the Miami Herald and the Queen of Kosher. Jamie Geller is the new Chief Media & Marketing Officer at Aish Global. Ms. Geller brings years of experience in building her media empire that influences millions every day. The award-winning producer, media and marketing executive is the Founder and CEO of Kosher Network international (KNi), the #1 Global Kosher Food Media Company and World's Most Watched Jewish Food Network with an audience of 5 million and 1 billion views. 00:00 - Intro13:35 - Interview57:40 - Outro Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg: Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldbergTwitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is the Senior Rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), a rapidly-growing congregation of over 800 families and over 1,000 children in Boca Raton, Florida. BRS is the largest Orthodox Synagogue in the Southeast United States. Rabbi Goldberg's warm and welcoming personality has helped attract people of diverse backgrounds and ages to feel part of the BRS community, reinforcing the BRS credo of 'Valuing Diversity and Celebrating Unity. Rabbi Philip Moskowitz serves as Associate Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS). His warm personality and dynamic, positive spirit make people of all backgrounds and ages feel a part of the BRS community. Rabbi Moskowitz officiates at life cycle events, provides pastoral counseling, and serves as halachic advisor and close confidante to hundreds of members. Beyond the engaging and relevant Shabbat morning sermons, delivered to multiple, diverse minyanim, and the numerous regular classes and shiurim in the Shul, Rabbi Moskowitz regularly teaches Torah in private homes, local day schools, and the community at large. Rabbi Josh Broide is the Director of the Deborah & Larry D. Silver Center for Jewish Engagement (CJE), a Division of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. He is also the Founder & Director of the Boca Raton Jewish Experience (BRJE), a rapidly growing outreach and engagement program in Boca Raton, Florida. In addition he also works as the Outreach Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), one of the largest Modern Orthodox Synagogues in North America.

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Special Guest - Nissim Black

Jan 6, 2022

1:25:54

Nissim Baruch Black (born Damian Jamohl Black; December 9, 1986) is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. He retired in 2011 to focus on his conversion to Orthodox Judaism, but soon returned under his new Hebrew name Nissim Black (Nissim means 'miracles' in Hebrew) and began writing from a more religious standpoint. He appeared on Shtar's song "Rabbit Hole" (2012). He has since released a mixtape called Miracle Music (2013) and the studio albums Nissim (2013), Lemala (2017), and Gibor (2019). Nissim Baruch Black was born Damian Jamohl Black in Seattle on December 9, 1986, the son of rappers Mia Black and James "Captain Crunch" Croone. His grandparents had also been musicians, playing alongside Ray Charles and Quincy Jones. He grew up in Seattle's Seward Park neighborhood. He was raised as a Sunni Muslim, but was non-practicing and converted to Christianity at the age of 14 after attending an Evangelical summer camp. His parents divorced when he was two years old, and his mother took him with her and remarried shortly thereafter. Both his biological parents and stepfather used and sold drugs from home, prompting an FBI raid on the house in 1995 which resulted in his mother's arrest; she later died from an overdose at the age of 37 ---00:00 - Intro16:33 - Interview1:09:11 - Outro ---Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldbergTwitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg Rabbi Efrem Goldberg: Rabbi, Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS).Rabbi Philip Moskowitz: Associate Rabbi, BRS.Rabbi Josh Broide: Outreach Rabbi, BRS.

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Special Guest - Saul Blinkoff, Animator

Jun 16, 2022

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Our Guest: Saul (https://saulblinkoff.com/) began his career as an animator for the WALT DISNEY STUDIOS working on the hit films Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Mulan, & Tarzan. He made his directorial debut with the hip action-adventure series Spy Groove for MTV. Shortly thereafter, he re-joined DISNEY, directing the films Winnie the Pooh: Springtime with Roo & Kronk's New Groove- starring Eartha Kitt & David Spade. Notes: •IMBD Parent Guide can be helpful to find out how appropriate a movie is •VidAngel (https://www.vidangel.com/): Skip or mute what you don’t want to see or hear with VidAngel. 00:00 - Intro 10:55 - Interview 1:22:54 - Outro Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg: Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg Rabbi Efrem Goldberg: Rabbi, Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS). Rabbi Philip Moskowitz: Associate Rabbi, BRS. Rabbi Josh Broide: Outreach Rabbi, BRS.

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Special Guest - R' Moshe Meir Weiss

Jul 14, 2022

1:49:53

Rabbi Moshe Meir Weiss is a prolific speaker and a student of Rav Moshe Feinstein. He served as a rabbi in Staten Island for decades and currently lives and teaches in Lakewood. 00:00 - Intro19:58 - Interview1:18:16 - Outro Rabbi Efrem Goldberg: Rabbi, Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS).Rabbi Philip Moskowitz: Associate Rabbi, BRS.Rabbi Josh Broide: Outreach Rabbi, BRS.

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Special Guest - Chava Willig Levy

Jul 21, 2022

1:10:22

Chava Willig Levy is an award-winning author and an advocate for individuals with disabilities. As a person who gets around in a motorized wheelchair, she has shattered many stereotypes about people with disabilities in the workplace, in the community, in the classroom and on the college campus. An internationally known motivational speaker famous for her humor, passion and compassion, Chava has captivated audiences ranging in size from 50 to 3,500. Millions of people have read Chava’s articles, featured in national publications including Family Circle, Woman’s Day, McCall’s, Ladies’ Home Journal, Parents magazine, Jewish Action and Stagebill. Notes: - Find her book, A Life Not with Standing: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Standing-Chava-Willig-Levy/dp/1492814954 00:00 - Intro6:15 - Interview1:06:55 - Outro Rabbi Efrem Goldberg: Rabbi, Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS).Rabbi Philip Moskowitz: Associate Rabbi, BRS. Rabbi Josh Broide: Outreach Rabbi, BRS.

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Special Guest - Dr. Jonathan Donath, Founder of Daily Giving

Sep 1, 2022

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Daily Giving's mission is to enable every Jew to easily perform the mitzvah of tzedaka every single day, and to disperse those funds to deserving Jewish non-profit organizations around the world on a daily basis. www.DailyGiving.org. Just as drips of water over millennia can carve out caves and canyons, one small mitzvah multiplied several times over can move mountains as well. That’s the belief of Dr. Jonathan Donath, a chiropractor in White Plains, New York, who got an epiphany in 2018 while dropping a dollar bill into the tzedakah box at his shul. “No matter how much money I give to charity, I still get a mitzvah every time I drop a dollar in,” he thought. “How can I guarantee that I do this mitzvah every day for a buck?” He looked for an organization that was doing this and couldn’t find one. So, he and a couple of his friends had a website built and created a nonprofit: dailygiving.org. Rabbi Efrem Goldberg: Rabbi, Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS).Rabbi Philip Moskowitz: Associate Rabbi, BRS.Rabbi Josh Broide: Outreach Rabbi, BRS.

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Celebrating the 100th Episode and Special Eitan Katz

Sep 8, 2022

1:48:08

This episode celebrates 100 episodes of the show! From Coffee Talk to Behind the Bima, a lot has changed, but so much has stayed the same. Tune in to hear about your favorite episodes and moments from this podcast. We were thrilled to be joined by Jewish musician Eitan Katz. A member of an extremely musical family, Eitan Katz discovered that he had not just a love of music, but the talent as well. Spending his childhood moving back and forth between Los Angeles and Israel, Eitan was exposed to a wide variety of music from his earliest days. During his high school years, Eitan found himself gravitating towards the music of R’ Shlomo Carlebach which resonated deep within him and prompted him to take up the guitar, an instrument that instantly felt like it belonged in his hands. By age 16 Eitan had written his first original song, the precursor to many heartfelt compositions that brought the words of davening and Tanach to life in unprecedented ways. His first two albums, Eilecha, produced by his father, beloved chazzan, Avshalom Katz, and Biglal Avos were released jointly with his brother Shlomo. Eitan has six more solo albums to his credit. While Lemaancha, Boruch Hu, Live in Jerusalem, and Shuvu feature many of Eitan’s original compositions, Eitan Katz Unplugged and Eitan Katz Unplugged 2 feature the niggunim of Shlomo Carlebach. Rabbi Efrem Goldberg: Rabbi, Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS).Rabbi Philip Moskowitz: Associate Rabbi, BRS.Rabbi Josh Broide: Outreach Rabbi, BRS.

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Special Guest - Rabbi Yitzchak Berkovits

Nov 3, 2022

59:31

Rav Yitzchak Berkovits is the Rosh Yeshiva of the Aish HaTorah Yeshiva in Jerusalem. He is a leading expert on Mitzvot Bein Adam L’Chavero, the Torah’s wisdom regarding interpersonal relationships, and is the Posek and spiritual guide for hundreds of Jewish outreach professionals and many organizations around the world. Before assuming the position of Dean at the Aish HaTorah Yeshiva, Rabbi Berkovits was the founder and Dean of The Jerusalem Kollel and has been the Mashgiach Ruchani of Aish HaTorah for 16 years. 00:00 - Intro 2:56 - Interview 1:00:12 - Outro Rabbi Efrem Goldberg: Rabbi, Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS). Rabbi Philip Moskowitz: Associate Rabbi, BRS. Rabbi Josh Broide: Outreach Rabbi, BRS.

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Special Guest - Allison Josephs

Nov 17, 2022

1:13:53

Allison Josephs (Founder & Executive Director of Jew in the City) has been involved in the field of Jewish Outreach for over twenty years and is the Partner in Torah mentor to actress Mayim Bialik. Variety named her as an advocate for inclusivity in the entertainment industry in its 2022 Inclusion Impact Report. Allison has been quoted or written about in numerous publications, including Vanity Fair, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, People Magazine, NYPost, Daily News, TMZ, The Daily Beast, and Hollywood Reporter. She has appeared on numerous television and radio networks including CBS, ABC, Fox5, TLC, Associate Press TV, and NPR; her articles have appeared in publications including The Washington Post, JTA, Jewish Week, Jerusalem Post, The Forward, and Kveller. Pearson Education, the largest textbook company in the world, produced a video segment on Allison’s life for the Judaism chapter of their textbook. She is a sought-after international lecturer whose corporate clients include Con-Edison and NYU Langone and hosts a weekly podcast on the Nachum Segal Network. She received her Bachelor of Arts from Columbia University in Philosophy and lives with her husband and four children minutes from the George Washington Bridge. 00:00 - Intro13:25 - Interview1:04:52 - Outro Rabbi Efrem Goldberg: Rabbi, Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS). Rabbi Philip Moskowitz: Associate Rabbi, BRS. Rabbi Josh Broide: Outreach Rabbi, BRS.

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Bonus Episode: A Recovering Addict, Her Parents and Her Brother Share Their Story

Nov 17, 2022

1:10:50

If you are interested in any of CCSA’s services - prevention education in schools, family support group, community awareness events - reach out to Lianne Forman at [email protected] or go to www.jewishccsa.org for more information.

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Living With Emunah (Part 176): Dating Hashem

Jan 6, 2021

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Living With Emunah (Part 177): Names

Jan 13, 2021

36:09

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May 1, 2019

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Apr 30, 2019

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Living With Emunah (Part 285): Hashem Controls the Withdrawals but He Needs us to Make Deposits

Nov 1, 2023

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