Popular Shows by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg הרב אפרים גולדברג
2357 episodes
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1501
Turn Friday into Erev Shabbos #241 - This Shabbos the Light Comes to You
Turn Friday into Erev Shabbos #241 - This Shabbos the Light Comes to You
Dec 18, 2025
7:32
1502
#686: Elokai Netzor (Part 15)
#686: Elokai Netzor (Part 15)
Dec 22, 2025
6:46
1503
Vayigash: Confronting Antisemites with Malchus
Vayigash: Confronting Antisemites with Malchus
Dec 23, 2025
1:03:31
1504
Living With Emunah (Part 369): Emunah Before Davening
Living With Emunah (Part 369): Emunah Before Davening
Dec 24, 2025
45:28
1505
#687: Elokai Netzor (Part 16)
#687: Elokai Netzor (Part 16)
Dec 24, 2025
5:43
1506
The Disturbing Truth About the United Nations: Hillel Neuer of UN Watch
The Disturbing Truth About the United Nations: Hillel Neuer of UN Watch
Dec 25, 2025
46:38
In this compelling episode of Behind the Bima, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg sits down with Hillel Neuer, Executive Director of UN Watch, for an unfiltered look behind the scenes of the United Nations—and the global fight against antisemitism, disinformation, and moral inversion. Hillel lives and works on the front lines of international diplomacy, confronting some of the world’s most powerful regimes inside the UN system itself. From exposing systemic bias against Israel to challenging human rights abusers who cloak themselves in moral authority, he shares what it really means to “delegitimize the delegitimizers.” The conversation explores:Why success at the UN often means exposure, not victoryHow dictatorships weaponize the UN’s moral legitimacyThe strategy behind exposing antisemitism on a global stageWhat changed dramatically after October 7Why lies travel faster than truth in international institutionsHow UN Watch achieved a historic first: U.S. sanctions against a UN officialWhat keeps him going in a system that feels stacked against truthThe personal journey that led him from Montreal to Geneva, and why he stayed This is a rare behind-the-scenes conversation with one of the Jewish world’s most effective, articulate defenders, offering clarity, context, and moral courage at a moment when all three are desperately needed.
1507
Turn Friday into Erev Shabbos #242 - Friday Reflects on the Whole Week
Turn Friday into Erev Shabbos #242 - Friday Reflects on the Whole Week
Dec 26, 2025
7:30
1508
Vayechi: If we want the End of Days, We Need to Learn to Gather Together
Vayechi: If we want the End of Days, We Need to Learn to Gather Together
Dec 30, 2025
1:01:33
1509
Living With Emunah (Part 370): Don't Miss Your Chance
Living With Emunah (Part 370): Don't Miss Your Chance
Dec 31, 2025
48:48
1510
#688: Elokai Netzor (Part 17)
#688: Elokai Netzor (Part 17)
Dec 31, 2025
6:56
1511
America's First Orthodox Jewish Female Mayor: Michele Weiss
America's First Orthodox Jewish Female Mayor: Michele Weiss
Jan 1, 2026
1:13:44
In this episode of Behind the Bima, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg speaks with Michele Weiss, Mayor-Elect of University Heights, Ohio, about leadership, Jewish responsibility, and what it means to step forward at a moment when many feel pressure to step back. 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. Michele shares her personal journey into public service, the challenges of running for office as a visibly Jewish candidate, and the realities of leading a community during a time of rising antisemitism and civic tension. The conversation explores how Jewish values shape leadership, the responsibility of local government, and why courage at the municipal level matters more than most people realize. Together, they discuss:What motivated her to run — and what almost stopped herLeading with integrity in a polarized environmentThe role of Jewish identity in public serviceAntisemitism at the local level — and how leaders respondWhy local leadership often carries the greatest moral weightBuilding trust across communitiesWhat this moment demands from Jewish leaders This is a grounded, human conversation about responsibility, courage, and leadership where it matters most... close to home.
1512
Turn Friday into Erev Shabbos #243 - It is Good to be Grateful to Hashem
Turn Friday into Erev Shabbos #243 - It is Good to be Grateful to Hashem
Jan 1, 2026
7:02
1513
#689: Elokai Netzor (Part 18)
#689: Elokai Netzor (Part 18)
Jan 5, 2026
6:49
1514
#690: Elokai Netzor (Part 19)
#690: Elokai Netzor (Part 19)
Jan 5, 2026
6:41
1515
When Seconds Decide Lives: Eli Beer
When Seconds Decide Lives: Eli Beer
Jan 6, 2026
1:13:42
In this episode of Behind the Bima, the Rabbis speak with Eli Beer, founder of United Hatzalah, about leadership under pressure and responsibility in moments when lives are at stake. 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. As Israel continues to confront war, trauma, and exhaustion, this conversation examines what it means to lead an organization built for crisis, and what sustains those who never step off the front lines. The discussion explores emergency response during national trauma, the emotional toll on volunteers, the challenge of leading with integrity, and the role of faith and discipline in sustaining responsibility over time. This is a serious, grounded conversation about leadership when urgency is real and consequences are immediate.
1516
Shemos: The "New Kings" of our Time
Shemos: The "New Kings" of our Time
Jan 6, 2026
1:02:03
1517
#691: Elokai Netzor (Part 20)
#691: Elokai Netzor (Part 20)
Jan 6, 2026
6:59
1518
Living With Emunah (Part 371): Daven ON Hashem
Living With Emunah (Part 371): Daven ON Hashem
Jan 7, 2026
49:10
1519
#692: Elokai Netzor (Part 21)
#692: Elokai Netzor (Part 21)
Jan 8, 2026
6:20
1520
Turn Friday into Erev Shabbos #244 - Geulah in the Galus
Turn Friday into Erev Shabbos #244 - Geulah in the Galus
Jan 9, 2026
7:03
1521
The Demands of Teaching 13,000 Classes: Rabbi Daniel Glatstein
The Demands of Teaching 13,000 Classes: Rabbi Daniel Glatstein
Jan 13, 2026
1:15:43
In this episode of Behind the Bima, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg and Rabbi Philip Moskowitz sit down with Rabbi Daniel Glatstein to explore what it actually demands to teach seriously over time. Having taught nearly 13,000 classes across years of public responsibility, Rabbi Glatstein reflects on the discipline, preparation, and restraint required to sustain meaningful teaching without dilution. 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. Rather than discussing techniques or shortcuts, they turn to deeper questions: how standards are maintained, why boundaries protect depth, and what happens when teaching is treated as a lifelong obligation rather than a moment of inspiration. The episode offers a rare look at the inner weight carried by those who take Torah — and leadership — seriously. Topics discussed include:What teaching at scale truly demandsDiscipline versus inspiration in sustaining impactWhy boundaries are essential, not limitingHumility, consistency, and long-term responsibilityPreserving seriousness in an age of speed and reach This is a thoughtful and grounded conversation about Torah, leadership, and what it takes to build something that lasts.
1522
Va'eira: Deligitimize the Deligitimizers
Va'eira: Deligitimize the Deligitimizers
Jan 13, 2026
1:04:01
1523
#693: Elokai Netzor (Part 22)
#693: Elokai Netzor (Part 22)
Jan 13, 2026
6:33
1524
Living With Emunah (Part 372): Grip Loosely
Living With Emunah (Part 372): Grip Loosely
Jan 14, 2026
54:03
1525
#694: Elokai Netzor (Part 23)
#694: Elokai Netzor (Part 23)
Jan 14, 2026
5:48
1526
Turn Friday into Erev Shabbos #245 - Liberate Yourself
Turn Friday into Erev Shabbos #245 - Liberate Yourself
Jan 15, 2026
7:01
1527
#695: Elokai Netzor (Part 24)
#695: Elokai Netzor (Part 24)
Jan 15, 2026
6:57
1528
#696: Oseh Shalom (Part 1)
#696: Oseh Shalom (Part 1)
Jan 19, 2026
7:07
1529
From Chart-Topper to Yeshiva Bochur: Alex Clare
From Chart-Topper to Yeshiva Bochur: Alex Clare
Jan 20, 2026
1:16:56
Alex Clare built a global music career, reaching hundreds of millions of listeners worldwide. But behind the spotlight, he was searching for something deeper. In this episode of Behind the Bima, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg sits down with Alex Clare for a thoughtful conversation about fame, faith, and the cost of choosing a values-driven life. Alex reflects on his journey through music, his return to Torah, and the challenge of integrating creativity, responsibility, and authenticity after public success. This is not a story about leaving one world for another. It’s about redefining purpose, respecting the power of one’s gifts, and discovering depth when the applause fades. 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. Topics discussed include:Life at the height of a global music careerThe questions success doesn’t answerTeshuvah and returning to TorahIntegrating creativity with faith and responsibilityRedefining purpose without abandoning talentStaying authentic after the spotlight fades This is not a story about leaving one world for another. It’s about redefining purpose, respecting the power of one’s gifts, and discovering depth when the applause fades.
1530
Bo: The Story is Still Being Written
Bo: The Story is Still Being Written
Jan 20, 2026
1:02:05
1531
#697: Oseh Shalom (Part 2)
#697: Oseh Shalom (Part 2)
Jan 20, 2026
6:53
1532
Living With Emunah (Part 373): There is no NO
Living With Emunah (Part 373): There is no NO
Jan 21, 2026
47:59
1533
Turn Friday into Erev Shabbos #246 - A True Kabbalas Shabbos
Turn Friday into Erev Shabbos #246 - A True Kabbalas Shabbos
Jan 22, 2026
7:12
1534
#698: Oseh Shalom (Part 3)
#698: Oseh Shalom (Part 3)
Jan 22, 2026
7:20
1535
#699: Oseh Shalom (Part 4)
#699: Oseh Shalom (Part 4)
Jan 26, 2026
6:44
1536
Bringing Out the Best in the Next Generation: Rabbi Moshe Don Kestenbaum
Bringing Out the Best in the Next Generation: Rabbi Moshe Don Kestenbaum
Jan 27, 2026
1:10:43
What does it mean to be trusted with other people’s growth? In this episode of Behind the Bima, we sit down with Rabbi Moshe Don Kestenbaum, a renowned educator and mentor, to explore the quiet but weighty decisions that parents and teachers face every day. Rather than offering formulas or slogans, Rabbi Kestenbaum speaks honestly about discernment—knowing when to guide, when to step back, and how to bring out the best in children and students without crushing their individuality. Drawing from decades in education, he reflects on responsibility, restraint, and the long-term impact of the choices educators make in moments that often go unnoticed. 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 Episode Discusses:Knowing when to speak—and when silence is more powerfulBringing out the best in students without overmanagingParenting and teaching as long-term responsibilityWhy trust is the heaviest burden educators carryLetting children grow without fear-driven controlModeling judgment, not just rules This is a conversation for anyone who teaches, parents, mentors, or leads, and feels the pressure of getting it right.
1537
Beshalach: Sweeten the Bitter
Beshalach: Sweeten the Bitter
Jan 27, 2026
1:03:36
1538
#700: Oseh Shalom (Part 5)
#700: Oseh Shalom (Part 5)
Jan 27, 2026
8:35
1539
Living With Emunah (Part 374): Hashem is in the Fries
Living With Emunah (Part 374): Hashem is in the Fries
Jan 28, 2026
57:27
1540
#701: She'yibaneh Beis Ha'Mikdash (Part 1)
#701: She'yibaneh Beis Ha'Mikdash (Part 1)
Jan 28, 2026
5:52
1541
Turn Friday into Erev Shabbos #247 - Eat Up the Day
Turn Friday into Erev Shabbos #247 - Eat Up the Day
Jan 30, 2026
6:10
1542
#702: She'yibaneh Beis Ha'Mikdash (Part 2)
#702: She'yibaneh Beis Ha'Mikdash (Part 2)
Jan 29, 2026
6:05
1543
#703: She'yibaneh Beis Ha'Mikdash (Part 3)
#703: She'yibaneh Beis Ha'Mikdash (Part 3)
Feb 2, 2026
7:23
1544
Lessons from a Lifetime of Paying Attention: Rebbetzin Shoshana Schechter
Lessons from a Lifetime of Paying Attention: Rebbetzin Shoshana Schechter
Feb 3, 2026
1:23:18
What does paying attention over time teach you about people? In this episode of Behind the Bima, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg and Rabbi Philip Moskowitz are joined by Rebbetzin Shoshana Schachter for a thoughtful conversation about dating, raising children, and the relationships that shape our lives. Drawing from decades of lived experience, Rebbetzin Schachter reflects on how emotional awareness and restraint influence the way we approach dating and parenting. She speaks about the importance of watching people carefully, allowing relationships to unfold over time, and understanding that judgment is often formed not through answers, but through attention. 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 Episode Discusses:Dating and emotional awarenessPaying attention as relationships developRestraint in parenting and family dynamicsLearning when to respond and when to hold backWatching people carefully over timeHow judgment is shaped through experienceWhy wisdom often comes from observation, not advice This is not an episode about solutions or prescriptions. It’s about learning to notice, and what that noticing teaches you about people, family, and yourself.
1545
Yisro: The Power of Free Will
Yisro: The Power of Free Will
Feb 3, 2026
1:04:33
1546
#704: She'yibaneh Beis Ha'Mikdash (Part 4)
#704: She'yibaneh Beis Ha'Mikdash (Part 4)
Feb 3, 2026
6:56
1547
Living With Emunah (Part 375): Today's Mess is Yesterday's Yes
Living With Emunah (Part 375): Today's Mess is Yesterday's Yes
Feb 4, 2026
54:20
1548
Tanya (Part 36): Chapter 8 - Issur Doesn't Care about Your Feelings
Tanya (Part 36): Chapter 8 - Issur Doesn't Care about Your Feelings
Feb 4, 2026
18:33
1549
Tanya (Part 35): Chapter 7 - Repair from Wasting Seed
Tanya (Part 35): Chapter 7 - Repair from Wasting Seed
Jan 28, 2026
22:36
1550
Tanya (Part 34): Chapter 7 - Mutar and Asur, Bound and Unbound
Tanya (Part 34): Chapter 7 - Mutar and Asur, Bound and Unbound
Jan 21, 2026
20:58
1551
Tanya (Part 33): Chapter 7 - Marbled Meat and Fragrant Wine
Tanya (Part 33): Chapter 7 - Marbled Meat and Fragrant Wine
Jan 14, 2026
19:23
1552
Tanya (Part 31): Chapter 6 - The Three Kelipos
Tanya (Part 31): Chapter 6 - The Three Kelipos
Dec 31, 2025
18:48
1553
Tanya (Part 30): Chapter 6 - Learning with Bitul
Tanya (Part 30): Chapter 6 - Learning with Bitul
Dec 24, 2025
15:34
1554
Tanya (Part 29): Chapter 6 - The Other Side
Tanya (Part 29): Chapter 6 - The Other Side
Dec 17, 2025
15:29
1555
Tanya (Part 28): Chapter 6 - Architecture of the Animal Soul
Tanya (Part 28): Chapter 6 - Architecture of the Animal Soul
Dec 3, 2025
20:18
1556
Tanya (Part 27): Chapter 5 - Torah Lishma
Tanya (Part 27): Chapter 5 - Torah Lishma
Nov 26, 2025
17:37
1557
Tanya (Part 26): Chapter 5 - Torah is like Bread
Tanya (Part 26): Chapter 5 - Torah is like Bread
Nov 19, 2025
14:54
1558
Tanya (Part 25): Chapter 5 - Learning is the Highest Level
Tanya (Part 25): Chapter 5 - Learning is the Highest Level
Nov 12, 2025
15:52
1559
Tanya (Part 23): Chapter 4 - Limited and Limitless
Tanya (Part 23): Chapter 4 - Limited and Limitless
Oct 29, 2025
16:00
1560
Tanya (Part 22): Chapter 4 - Which is Higher, the Inner or Outer World?
Tanya (Part 22): Chapter 4 - Which is Higher, the Inner or Outer World?
Oct 22, 2025
15:14
1561
Tanya (Part 21): Chapter 4 - Love and Awe of Hashem Through Mitzvos
Tanya (Part 21): Chapter 4 - Love and Awe of Hashem Through Mitzvos
Oct 1, 2025
18:20
1562
Tanya (Part 20): Chapter 4 - Are Thoughts Part of Your Inner or Outer World?
Tanya (Part 20): Chapter 4 - Are Thoughts Part of Your Inner or Outer World?
Sep 10, 2025
19:06
1563
Tanya (Part 19): Chapter 3 - What is Da'as?
Tanya (Part 19): Chapter 3 - What is Da'as?
Sep 3, 2025
20:33
1564
Tanya (Part 18): Chapter 3 - Feelings Must be Born from the Intellect
Tanya (Part 18): Chapter 3 - Feelings Must be Born from the Intellect
Aug 27, 2025
20:14
1565
Tanya (Part 17): Chapter 3 - Chochma and Bina, the Father and Mother
Tanya (Part 17): Chapter 3 - Chochma and Bina, the Father and Mother
Jul 30, 2025
7:10
1566
Tanya (Part 16): Chapter 3 - Thoughts are the Mothers that Give Birth to the Middos
Tanya (Part 16): Chapter 3 - Thoughts are the Mothers that Give Birth to the Middos
Jul 9, 2025
17:25
1567
Tanya (Part 15): Chapter 3 - The Foundations of Who We Are
Tanya (Part 15): Chapter 3 - The Foundations of Who We Are
Jul 2, 2025
16:18
1568
Tanya (Part 14): Chapter 2 - Connect to a Tzadik
Tanya (Part 14): Chapter 2 - Connect to a Tzadik
Jun 23, 2025
17:27
1569
Tanya (Part 13): Chapter 2 - The Toenails and Brain Aren't Equal
Tanya (Part 13): Chapter 2 - The Toenails and Brain Aren't Equal
Jun 18, 2025
15:58
1570
Tanya (Part 12): Chapter 2 - From the Brain to the Toenails
Tanya (Part 12): Chapter 2 - From the Brain to the Toenails
Jun 11, 2025
21:53
1571
Tanya (Part 11): Chapter 2 - We are His Children
Tanya (Part 11): Chapter 2 - We are His Children
Jun 4, 2025
15:30
1572
Tanya (Part 10): Chapter 2 - The Breath of Life
Tanya (Part 10): Chapter 2 - The Breath of Life
May 28, 2025
19:43
1573
Tanya (Part 9): Chapter 1 - The Jewish Soul vs. the Non-Jewish Soul
Tanya (Part 9): Chapter 1 - The Jewish Soul vs. the Non-Jewish Soul
May 21, 2025
20:49
1574
Tanya (Part 6): Chapter 1 - Beinoni By Process of Elimination
Tanya (Part 6): Chapter 1 - Beinoni By Process of Elimination
Apr 30, 2025
20:36
1575
Tanya (Part 5): Chapter 1, 5 categories of people
Tanya (Part 5): Chapter 1, 5 categories of people
Apr 21, 2025
19:24
1576
Tanya (Part 2): Introduction and Overview
Tanya (Part 2): Introduction and Overview
Mar 26, 2025
20:12
1577
#705: She'yibaneh Beis Ha'Mikdash (Part 5)
#705: She'yibaneh Beis Ha'Mikdash (Part 5)
Feb 4, 2026
7:04
1578
#706: She'yibaneh Beis Ha'Mikdash (Part 6 of 6)
#706: She'yibaneh Beis Ha'Mikdash (Part 6 of 6)
Feb 5, 2026
6:04
1579
BONUS EPISODE | Sitting Down with a Muslim Zionist: Loay Alshareef
BONUS EPISODE | Sitting Down with a Muslim Zionist: Loay Alshareef
Feb 8, 2026
1:18:43
This bonus episode of Behind the Bima addresses a question many people asked — and some criticized: Why invite an Arab Muslim to speak at a synagogue? Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is joined by Loay Alshareef, an Arab Muslim educator who speaks openly about antisemitism within the Arab and Muslim world, the narratives he was raised with, and the personal consequences of challenging them publicly. Rather than aiming for comfort or consensus, this conversation focuses on truth, moral responsibility, and the cost of silence. Loay discusses what it means to speak honestly within his own community, why clarity matters more than approval, and how real dialogue differs from performative gestures. 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 Episode Discusses:Growing up in the Arab world and the narratives taught about JewsAntisemitism within Arab and Muslim societiesThe personal cost of publicly challenging one’s own communityTruth-telling versus performative interfaith dialogueWhen avoiding discomfort becomes a moral failureThe difference between honesty and coexistence slogansSpeaking with clarity even when it risks backlashWhy some conversations must happen publicly, not privately This is not a conversation about interfaith optics. It’s about values, courage, and the responsibility to say difficult things out loud.
1580
#707: Chazaras Ha'Shatz (Part 1)
#707: Chazaras Ha'Shatz (Part 1)
Feb 9, 2026
7:17
1581
From Kuwait to Jerusalem: Mark Halawa's Journey to Judaism
From Kuwait to Jerusalem: Mark Halawa's Journey to Judaism
Feb 10, 2026
1:26:38
In this deeply moving episode of Behind the Bima, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg and Rabbi Philip Moskowitz sit down with Mark Halawa, who grew up Arab and Muslim in Kuwait, immersed in a culture where Jews were demonized, and ultimately chose a radically different path. Mark shares the quiet, human moments that began unraveling everything he thought he knew: curiosity, kindness, questions, and a single act of generosity that planted a seed. What followed was not a political statement, but a spiritual journey... one rooted in learning, truth-seeking, and courage. 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:Growing up Muslim in Kuwait and being taught to hate JewsThe unexpected encounters that challenged those beliefsThe rabbi, the apple, and the moment that changed everythingChoosing Judaism through learning, not rebellionWhat it costs... and gives... to rebuild an identity from the ground up This is a powerful episode about transformation, faith, and what can happen when someone is truly seen.
1582
Mishpatim: Hashem's Fingerprints in Nature
Mishpatim: Hashem's Fingerprints in Nature
Feb 10, 2026
1:06:37
1583
#708: Chazaras Ha'Shatz (Part 2)
#708: Chazaras Ha'Shatz (Part 2)
Feb 10, 2026
7:17
1584
Tanya (Part 37): Chapter 8 - Chibut Ha'Kever to Repar the Body
Tanya (Part 37): Chapter 8 - Chibut Ha'Kever to Repar the Body
Feb 11, 2026
20:00
1585
Living With Emunah (Part 376): What Do You Really Want?
Living With Emunah (Part 376): What Do You Really Want?
Feb 11, 2026
52:13
1586
#709: Chazaras Ha'Shatz (Part 3)
#709: Chazaras Ha'Shatz (Part 3)
Feb 12, 2026
6:55
1587
#710: Chazaras Ha'Shatz (Part 4)
#710: Chazaras Ha'Shatz (Part 4)
Feb 15, 2026
6:40
1588
Can Outreach Compete with Social Media? Rabbi Steven Burg
Can Outreach Compete with Social Media? Rabbi Steven Burg
Feb 17, 2026
1:11:19
Can social media inspire Torah growth? Can AI expand access to Jewish learning? And what happens when young Jews are influenced more by online personalities than by communal institutions? In this episode of Behind the Bima, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg and Rabbi Philip Moskowitz are joined by Rabbi Steven Burg, CEO of Aish, for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of Jewish outreach and engagement. They discuss the growing influence of digital platforms, the opportunities and risks of AI in Torah education, and the challenge of reaching Jews who are shaped more by TikTok and YouTube than by traditional institutions. Rabbi Burg reflects on the responsibility of leadership in a time when Jewish students are encountering antisemitism on campus, absorbing extreme online voices, and questioning inherited identity. The conversation also explores:The difference between institutional outreach and relationship-driven engagementThe rise of online influencers shaping young Jewish thinkingWhy unity among Jewish organizations is more urgent than everThe role of Aish in strengthening identity and prideHow outreach must evolve without compromising authenticity 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. A serious and forward-looking discussion about how to reach farther by thinking deeper.
1589
Terumah: We Must Keep Some Things Private
Terumah: We Must Keep Some Things Private
Feb 17, 2026
1:05:42
1590
#711: Chazaras Ha'Shatz (Part 5)
#711: Chazaras Ha'Shatz (Part 5)
Feb 17, 2026
6:51
1591
Tanya (Part 38): Chapter 8 - Kaf Ha'Kela
Tanya (Part 38): Chapter 8 - Kaf Ha'Kela
Feb 18, 2026
14:35
1592
#712: Chazaras Ha'Shatz (Part 6)
#712: Chazaras Ha'Shatz (Part 6)
Feb 18, 2026
7:13
1593
Living With Emunah (Part 377): Take God to Work Day is Everyday
Living With Emunah (Part 377): Take God to Work Day is Everyday
Feb 18, 2026
47:19
1594
#713: Chazaras Ha'Shatz (Part 7)
#713: Chazaras Ha'Shatz (Part 7)
Feb 19, 2026
6:08
1595
Are We Raising a Fragile Generation? | Rabbi Daniel Kalish
Are We Raising a Fragile Generation? | Rabbi Daniel Kalish
Feb 24, 2026
58:37
Is Judaism meant to feel good — or to build strength? In this episode of Behind the Bima, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg and Rabbi Philip Moskowitz sit down with Rabbi Daniel Kalish for a candid conversation about modern chinuch culture and whether the pendulum has swung too far toward emotional comfort. They explore: The rise of “gishmak” Judaism Emotional validation vs emotional discipline Whether struggle is being avoided rather than embraced The responsibility of mechanchim in a comfort-driven era Authentic warmth vs performative positivity What builds real resilience in avodas Hashem Rabbi Kalish shares his perspective as a veteran Rosh Yeshiva and educator, offering a thoughtful defense of warmth and authenticity, without surrendering strength or standards. This episode challenges assumptions on both sides of the debate. 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.
1596
Ki Sisa: The Torah of the Broken Parts
Ki Sisa: The Torah of the Broken Parts
Mar 2, 2026
1:05:08
1597
Living With Emunah (Part 378): Davening for Davening
Living With Emunah (Part 378): Davening for Davening
Mar 4, 2026
50:06
1598
Tanya (Part 39): Chapter 8 - Secular Wisdom
Tanya (Part 39): Chapter 8 - Secular Wisdom
Mar 4, 2026
18:42
1599
#714: Chazaras Ha'Shatz (Part 8)
#714: Chazaras Ha'Shatz (Part 8)
Mar 5, 2026
6:13
1600
#715: Kedusha (Part 1)
#715: Kedusha (Part 1)
Mar 10, 2026
6:41