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The Koren Podcast

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Inviting you into the conversation with leading educators, scholars, leaders, and us to discuss the issues facing Judaism today. This is not a podcast about books, but what's happening off the page.
In season 4 we are asking our guests just one question: Can you teach us the Torah standing on one leg - al regel ahat?
Listen to hear what it is that has guided some of the leading figures of the Jewish world to where they are today and what they are thinking about as we look toward the future.

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Eylon Levy

November 27, 2023 08:29 - 25 minutes - 47.4 MB

We are joined this week by one of the most recognizable faces (and eyebrows!) of world Jewry today. Eylon Levy is the Israeli Government Spokesman who has appeared in hundreds of TV and radio interviews to be the voice of right and reason against so many ill-informed (even if well-intentioned) journalists around the world.  Eylon took a few minutes out of his incredibly busy schedule to talk to Aryeh and Alex about his Torah Al Regel Ahat - standing on one leg. Eylon shares some of the most...

Platoon Leader (Res.) Rabbi Avishai Magence

November 15, 2023 22:00 - 29 minutes - 54.3 MB

This week we are joined by our colleague and friend Rabbi Avishai Magence. Avishai is the projects director at Koren and, in normal life, is responsible for overseeing all of the ongoing projects at Koren. Since October 7th Avishai has been serving in the IDF reserves as a platoon leader in the defence of Israel. The current war is the fourth in which Avishai has been called up to serve with his unit. We spoke to Avishai about his experiences over the past several weeks and asked him to sha...

Aryeh Myers

October 31, 2023 21:58 - 36 minutes - 67.6 MB

We are joined this week by Aryeh Myers, a paramedic, and member of the International Relations department of Magen David Adom. Aryeh has been working round the clock since October 7th and took some time out to speak with Aryeh and Alex about the heroic response of his colleagues, the hope Magen David Adom provides as an apolitical organization that brings members of all areas of Israeli society together. Our hearts go out to Aryeh and the many thousands of employees and volunteers of MDA a...

Operation Swords of Iron

October 18, 2023 21:00 - 31 minutes - 49.1 MB

In place of a usual episode of the Koren Podcast Al Regel Ahat this week, Aryeh and Alex spent a journey back from an army base in Israel trying to process some of the events of the last couple of weeks.  We want to thank all of the people on the front lines fighting for Israel's safety, and all those in the diaspora who have moved mountains to assist in whatever way they can. Please consider donating to the Siddurim for Tzahal Project to help spiritually arm our soldiers. https://my.isra...

Dr. Erica Brown

October 03, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 112 MB

Moadim Lesimha, a gut moed, and hag sameah! On this week's episode of The Koren Podcast Al Regel Ahat, we spoke with Dr. Erica Brown, Vice Provost for Values and Leadership at Yeshiva University and founding Director of the Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks Herenstein Center for Values and Leadership as well as a world-renowned speaker, teacher, and author of some 15 books. Dr. Brown's latest book Ecclesiastes and the Search for Meaning is the newest addition to the Maggid Studies in Tanakh Series...

Rabbi Michael Rosensweig - Yom Kippur Special

September 20, 2023 21:10 - 1 hour - 110 MB

What an honor it was to spend some time before Yom Kippur speaking with Rabbi Michael Rosensweig! Rabbi Rosensweig is one of the Roshei Yeshiva of Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary (RIETS) and the author of the new, best-selling, book Mimini Mikhael: Essays on Yom Kippur and Teshuvah He is also the rebbe of dozens, if not hundreds, of Rabbis, teachers, communal leaders, and scholars including many of our own authors and colleagues here at Koren Jerusalem.  Listen now as Rabbi Rose...

Rabbi Dr Jacob J Schacter - Rosh HaShana Special

September 12, 2023 21:00 - 33 minutes - 58.2 MB

We're back from summer break and jumping straight back into things with this week's guest, Rabbi Dr. Jacob J. Schacter. Rabbi Schacter is the author of the introduction and commentary to the new Reid Family Edition Koren Selihot, an accomplished historian, and beloved teacher and rabbi. There is no one better to inspire you ahead of the High Holidays this year. Listen now as Rabbi Dr. Schacter teaches his whole Torah standing on one leg - al regel ahat! ___________________________________...

Rabbi David Fohrman

August 08, 2023 21:33 - 57 minutes - 104 MB

We've been asking our guests to teach us the whole Torah standing on one leg inspired by the story of Hillel and Shammai, but where did Hillel get his now famous answer? Surely Rabbi Akiva's similar maxim makes more sense! Rabbi David Fohrman, the founder of AlephBeta, thinks that Hillel gets his answer from an unexpected, and deeply profound source. Listen now as Rabbi Fohrman teaches the whole Torah standing on one leg - al regel ahat! ___________________________________________________...

Rabbi Meni Even Israel

July 25, 2023 21:08 - 54 minutes - 93.5 MB

What's it like to run an organization that is responsible for more Torah learning than any other in the world? How does one carry the mantle of an eminent father after their passing and continue their legacy for future generations? Alex and Aryeh talked to Rabb Meni Even Israel, the director of the Steinsaltz Center and son of Rabbi Adin Even Israel Steinsaltz zt"l to hear what he has to say when asked to teach the whole Torah al regel ahat. ________________________________________________...

Dr. Yael Ziegler

July 11, 2023 21:16 - 1 hour - 106 MB

How can we relate to the 3 Weeks? What is the lesson to be learned from Tisha B'Av? Is there a universal message to the book of Eikha (Lamentations) or is it something to read just once a year?  We were joined by Dr. Yael Ziegler to talk to gain inspiration, and direction for this time of year. Yael's unique approach to the book of Eikha and how it relates to the rest of Tanakh, as well as revealing themes that are mirrored in the daily prayers shines a new light on the darkest period of th...

Sam Lebens

June 27, 2023 21:05 - 1 hour - 120 MB

Is theology dead? Sam Lebens would have us think not. We had an unbelievable conversation with Sam Lebens as he taught us his whole Torah standing on one leg, al regel ahat! Listen now as we talk theology, philosophy, football, books, comedy, and more! ______________________________________________________________ A Guide for the Jewish Undecided by Samuel Lebens The God Desire by David Baddiel  | | Get 10% off your next order from www.korenpub.com with code PODCAST at checkout. If ...

Michael Oren

June 06, 2023 21:15 - 50 minutes - 93.8 MB

What does the future hold for Israel? For the Jews? For the Peace Process? Of course, nobody knows but if there were to be one voice to listen to to make predictions it would be Michael Oren's. Michael has spent most of his life dedicated to public service in Israel and abroad. He has spent time in government and diplomacy. Before that, he spent some time working as a cowboy. Michael, an already accomplished historian, turns his eye to writing not about history but about the future. in 204...

LIVE! Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis KBE

May 24, 2023 03:10 - 44 minutes - 74.2 MB

 This episode of the Koren Podcast was recorded in front of a live audience! Alex and Aryeh were back on the road, this time in London as part of the Mizrachi UK Weekend of Inspiration, one of the biggest events in the Religious Zionist calendar in Europe. We were honored, or rather "honoured", to be joined by the Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth, Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis KBE. Rabbi Mirvis has served as Chief Rabbi since 2013 before which he was Mara De...

Rabbanit Malke Bina and Chaya Bina Katz

May 09, 2023 22:06 - 49 minutes - 91.5 MB

We have something a little different this week.  Join Alex and Aryeh as they sit down with mother and daughter duo Rabbanit Malke Bina, founder of Matan Women's Institute for Torah Studies, and their CEO Chaya Bina Katz to learn from both of them the whole Torah Al Regel Ahat. ______________________________________________________________ Useful Links:  https://www.matan.org.il/en/ https://www.matan.org.il/en/questions-and-answers-2/ https://www.matan.org.il/en/beit-midrash/kitvuni/ h...

Rav Doron Perez - Yom HaAtzma'ut special!

April 25, 2023 16:09 - 32 minutes - 65.5 MB

  Yom HaAtzma'ut sameah!!! We're celebrating 75 years of the State of Israel. The place our hosts are proud to call home and from where we have been serving Jewish communities around the world for 60+ years! Aryeh and Alex were joined by Rav Doron Perez, Executive Director of World Mizrachi to talk about the importance and impact of Religious Zionism as the center of the Jewish world has shifted from Europe to America, back to Israel and the Holy Land! Keep your eyes peeled at Yom Ha'Atz...

Rena Quint

April 17, 2023 21:05 - 57 minutes - 103 MB

It was a profound privilege to be invited into the home of Holocaust survivor Rena Quint to hear her story. We are truly grateful that Rena allowed us to record her story for a special episode of the Kore Podcast Al Regal Ahat for Yom HaShoah 2023. Rena was born in Freida Lichtenstein in Pietrokow, Poland in 1936. By age 3 she was imprisoned in the Pietrokow Ghetto and by age 6 was a prisoner in Bergen-Belsen. It was thanks to the women she has come to call her many mothers that she was ab...

Yaakov Katz

March 28, 2023 21:00 - 52 minutes - 103 MB

We're back again standing on one leg! This week, Aryeh and Alex are joined by Yaakov Katz. Yaakov has served as the editor-in-chief of the JPost for seven years and recently announced his intention to step down as editor. He has worked as a journalist, focusing on security and defense for several years, and was previously an advisor to Naftali Bennett. This episode was recorded at the end of January 2023 but Yaakov's message that we should not shy away from ideas that challenge us is one ...

Sivan Rahav Meir

March 14, 2023 22:00 - 21 minutes - 40.3 MB

The Koren Podcast Al Regel Ahat is back again and this time we're joined by one of Israel's leading journalists, news anchors, and Torah teachers, Sivan Rahav Meir! Sivan has appeared regularly on TV and radio since the age of 8 but as a teenager, a chance encounter would change the trajectory of her life forever as she found a path to orthodox Judaism.  Today, Sivan is a globally sought-after speaker, merging the world of current affairs and the Torah to inspire countless people worldwide...

Gorf

February 28, 2023 22:00 - 43 minutes - 87.9 MB

With Purim just around the corner Aryeh and Alex sat down with the incredible, unstoppable, and incomparable Jordan B. Gorfinkel - better known as Gorf! Gorf is the mastermind behind the new Koren Tanakh Graphic Novel series launched this year with Esther! Gorf is also the architect of the world-famous Passover Haggada Graphic Novel which has been a bestseller every year since its publication in 2019. Outside the Jewish World, or perhaps in a different part of it, Gorf served as the manage...

Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman

February 14, 2023 22:00 - 47 minutes - 93.1 MB

WE'RE BACK!!! We are so excited to kick off a brand-new season of The Koren Podcast with an all-new look and sound! This season, we'll only be asking our guests one question, can you teach us the Torah al regel aḥat - standing on one leg? Each of our guests this season will be sharing the one idea, principle, verse, maxim, story, or saying that has guided their lives or that they are contemplating at the moment as they face the future.  We're so excited to start this season with the inspi...

The Anatomy of Jewish Law with Rabbi Dr. Edward Reichman, MD

August 23, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 107 MB

We were joined by our second MD of the season, Rabbi Dr. Edward Reichman, the Isaac and Bella Tendler Chair of Jewish medical ethics at Yeshiva University, and Attending Physician of Emergency Medicine at the Montefiore Medical Center.  Rabbi Dr. Reichman is also the author of The Anatomy of Jewish Law published by Maggid Books. He analyzes rabbinic literature on medical issues from previous centuries to enlighten modern understandings of medical halakha. From conjoined twins to the COVID-1...

The Anatomy of Jewish Law with Rabbi Dr. Edward Reichman, MD

August 23, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 107 MB

We were joined by our second MD of the season, Rabbi Dr. Edward Reichman, the Isaac and Bella Tendler Chair of Jewish medical ethics at Yeshiva University, and Attending Physician of Emergency Medicine at the Montefiore Medical Center.  Rabbi Dr. Reichman is also the author of The Anatomy of Jewish Law published by Maggid Books. He analyzes rabbinic literature on medical issues from previous centuries to enlighten modern understandings of medical halakha. From conjoined twi...

Go out and dance in the vineyards - Israel's wine and viniculture with Sam Baum

August 09, 2022 21:00 - 54 minutes - 97.3 MB

After the 9 Days and a pretty brutal week for Israel, we thought it might be nice to sit back with a nice glass of wine and talk about something a little lighter. With agriculture, and the grape harvest starting on or around Tu B'Av (15th Av), what better topic for an episode than Israel's growing wine industry! Alex spent an afternoon strolling through the vineyards in the hills just outside Jerusalem with one of Israel's up-and-coming vintners, Sam Baum. Sam works at one of Israel's leadi...

Go out and dance in the vineyards - Israel's wine and viniculture with Sam Baum

August 09, 2022 21:00 - 54 minutes - 97.3 MB

After the 9 Days and a pretty brutal week for Israel, we thought it might be nice to sit back with a nice glass of wine and talk about something a little lighter. With agriculture, and the grape harvest starting on or around Tu B'Av (15th Av), what better topic for an episode than Israel's growing wine industry! Alex spent an afternoon strolling through the vineyards in the hills just outside Jerusalem with one of Israel's up-and-coming vintners, Sam Baum. Sam works at one ...

Kosher Fertility with Dr. Bat-Sheva Maslow, MD

July 19, 2022 21:00 - 45 minutes - 80.9 MB

The first mitzva in the Torah is to be fruitful and multiply but to some people, this is easier said than done. There are many couples for whom the dream of starting their family is a cause of anxiety and pain when things don't go as planned.  This week's guest, Dr. Bat-Sheva Maslow, MD works closely with couples facing difficulties in their journey to starting their families, with women looking to prolong fertility and, as an orthodox Jew and the Director of Medical Curriculum at Nishmat's...

Kosher Fertility with Dr. Bat-Sheva Maslow, MD

July 19, 2022 21:00 - 45 minutes - 80.9 MB

The first mitzva in the Torah is to be fruitful and multiply but to some people, this is easier said than done. There are many couples for whom the dream of starting their family is a cause of anxiety and pain when things don't go as planned.  This week's guest, Dr. Bat-Sheva Maslow, MD works closely with couples facing difficulties in their journey to starting their families, with women looking to prolong fertility and, as an orthodox Jew and the Director of Medical Curric...

Live From Jerusalem, It's The Koren Podcast!

June 23, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 96.5 MB

We were joined LIVE at Shavua HaSefer, Israel's national book week, at Jerusalem's First Station by 8 of our amazing authors to talk about their books, inspirations, recomendations, and more! Listen in to our conversations with: Shayna Goldberg (00:00:38-00:09:35) Shira Lankin Sheps (00:09:39-00:15:42) David Arnovitz (0015:57-00:29:42) Dr. Nechemia Polen (00:29:42-00:36:48) Oriya Mevorach (00:36:46-00:45:09) Rabbi Yedidya Sinclair (00:45:10-00:49:42) Rabbi Yakov Na...

Live From Jerusalem, It's The Koren Podcast!

June 23, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 96.5 MB

We were joined LIVE at Shavua HaSefer, Israel's national book week, at Jerusalem's First Station by 8 of our amazing authors to talk about their books, inspirations, recomendations, and more! Listen in to our conversations with: Shayna Goldberg (00:00:38-00:09:35) Shira Lankin Sheps (00:09:39-00:15:42) David Arnovitz (0015:57-00:29:42) Dr. Nechemia Polen (00:29:42-00:36:48) Oriya Mevorach (00:36:46-00:45:09) Rabbi Yedidya Sinclair (00:45:10-00:49:42) Rabbi Yakov Nagen (00:49:44-00:...

Immigrants, We Get the Job Done! - Modern Reflections on Megillat Rut with Rabbi Dr. Stu Halpern

May 31, 2022 21:00 - 38 minutes - 58.7 MB

It's almost Shavuot! Alex and Aryeh sat down with our friend and colleague Rabbi Dr. Stu Halpern to discuss some contemporary reflections on Megillat Rut, the book of Ruth. In a discussion that is bookended by Broadway references, Stu introduces ideas about the Jewish approach to immigrants, refugees, converts, antisemitism, biblical symmetry, and more.  _____________________________________________________________ Useful Links: Gleanings: Reflections on Ruth Proclaim Liberty Throughout...

Immigrants, We Get the Job Done! - Modern Reflections on Megillat Rut with Rabbi Dr. Stu Halpern

May 31, 2022 21:00 - 38 minutes - 58.7 MB

It's almost Shavuot! Alex and Aryeh sat down with our friend and colleague Rabbi Dr. Stu Halpern to discuss some contemporary reflections on Megillat Rut, the book of Ruth. In a discussion that is bookended by Broadway references, Stu introduces ideas about the Jewish approach to immigrants, refugees, converts, antisemitism, biblical symmetry, and more.  _____________________________________________________________ Useful Links: Gleanings: Reflections on Ruth Proclaim L...

The Value of Friendship with Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz and Rabbi Shalom Rosner

May 17, 2022 21:00 - 59 minutes - 101 MB

We decided to dedicate an episode of The Koren Podcast to friendship. We all know that the mourning observed during Sefirat HaOmer is due to the lack of respect shown by the students of Rabbi Akiva to each other. Just in time for Lag BaOmer, we had the chance to speak with two people who live and breathe friendship as a Torah value. Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz, director of Semicha at RIETS and Rabbi of Beis HaKnesses of North Woodmere, and Rabbi Shalom Rosner, Ram at Yeshivat Kerem B'Yavneh and Rab...

The Value of Friendship with Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz and Rabbi Shalom Rosner

May 17, 2022 21:00 - 59 minutes - 101 MB

We decided to dedicate an episode of The Koren Podcast to friendship. We all know that the mourning observed during Sefirat HaOmer is due to the lack of respect shown by the students of Rabbi Akiva to each other. Just in time for Lag BaOmer, we had the chance to speak with two people who live and breathe friendship as a Torah value. Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz, director of Semicha at RIETS and Rabbi of Beis HaKnesses of North Woodmere, and Rabbi Shalom Rosner, Ram at Yeshivat Kerem...

Building Independence with Asher Cailingold

May 03, 2022 21:01 - 1 hour - 93.5 MB

Hag HaAtzma'Ut Sameah! Happy 74th Israel Independence Day! It was a distinct privilege to be invited into the home of someone who played an active role in the creation of the State of Israel. Asher Cailingold was born in London, England in 1930 to one of the few Religious Zionist families living there at the time and, inspired by the examples set for them by their parents, he and his two sisters all played active roles in the building of the Jewish State.  Tune in to he...

Building Independence with Asher Cailingold

May 03, 2022 21:01 - 1 hour - 93.5 MB

Hag HaAtzma'Ut Sameah! Happy 74th Israel Independence Day! It was a distinct privilege to be invited into the home of someone who played an active role in the creation of the State of Israel. Asher Cailingold was born in London, England in 1930 to one of the few Religious Zionist families living there at the time and, inspired by the examples set for them by their parents, he and his two sisters all played active roles in the building of the Jewish State.  Tune in to hear the mind-blowi...

Seder Night Chat with Rabbi Haim Jachter

April 07, 2022 21:00 - 48 minutes - 86.5 MB

Start preparing for Seder night!  Alex and Aryeh are joined by Rabbi Haimer Jachter, author of Reason to Believe and Bridging Traditions, to share some of his insight as an Ashkenazi Rabbi leading a Sepharadi community.  Talk ranges from the importance of tradition, what binds all Jews together, what Pesah will be like in the Third Beit HaMikdash (the Third Temple in Jerusalem), and of course some beautiful ideas for Pesah to share at your Seder table (with only the briefest discussion abo...

Seder Night Chat with Rabbi Haim Jachter

April 07, 2022 21:00 - 48 minutes - 86.5 MB

Start preparing for Seder night!  Alex and Aryeh are joined by Rabbi Haimer Jachter, author of Reason to Believe and Bridging Traditions, to share some of his insight as an Ashkenazi Rabbi leading a Sepharadi community.  Talk ranges from the importance of tradition, what binds all Jews together, what Pesah will be like in the Third Beit HaMikdash (the Third Temple in Jerusalem), and of course some beautiful ideas for Pesah to share at your Seder table (with only the briefe...

Purim Special with Guest Host Dr. Daniel Rose

March 16, 2022 05:58 - 43 minutes - 60.9 MB

Purim Sameah! Join guest host, Dr. Daniel Rose Ph.D., as he and his very special guests as they discuss the Torah values found amongst some other acronymous entities; the MCU, DC, EPL, NFL, and more! ****WARNING****  THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS!!! Editors note Tom Brady is referred to as having recently retired during the course of this episode. That statement was true at the time of recording.  The Koren Podcast is written and produced by Aryeh Grossman and Alex Dr...

Purim Special with Guest Host Dr. Daniel Rose

March 16, 2022 05:58 - 43 minutes - 60.9 MB

Purim Sameah! Join guest host, Dr. Daniel Rose Ph.D., as he and his very special guests as they discuss the Torah values found amongst some other acronymous entities; the MCU, DC, EPL, NFL, and more! ****WARNING****  THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS!!! Editors note Tom Brady is referred to as having recently retired during the course of this episode. That statement was true at the time of recording.  The Koren Podcast is written and produced by Aryeh Grossman and Alex Drucker and edited ...

The Ukrainian Refugee Crisis with Zak Jeffay

March 13, 2022 22:44 - 35 minutes - 41.1 MB

Far be it from us to offer explanations or analysis of the current conflict in Ukraine but the wave of refugees and displaced persons trying to escape the Russian invasion cannot but pull out our heartstrings.  We are so incredibly fortunate that our friend, Zak Jeffay, was able to take a few minutes to sit with us shortly after returning to Israel after spending more than a week on the Polish-Ukrainian border giving whatever help possible to the now more than 2.5million people coming over ...

The Ukrainian Refugee Crisis with Zak Jeffay

March 13, 2022 22:44 - 35 minutes - 41.1 MB

Far be it from us to offer explanations or analysis of the current conflict in Ukraine but the wave of refugees and displaced persons trying to escape the Russian invasion cannot but pull out our heartstrings.  We are so incredibly fortunate that our friend, Zak Jeffay, was able to take a few minutes to sit with us shortly after returning to Israel after spending more than a week on the Polish-Ukrainian border giving whatever help possible to the now more than 2.5million pe...

Professionally Happy with Meir Kay

March 02, 2022 22:00 - 39 minutes - 68.1 MB

  Hodesh tov!  As we move into the month of Adar Bet and approach Purim, what better topic of this week's episode of The Koren Podcast than happiness? We were joined by the inimitable Meir Kay who describes himself as 'professionally happy' to get a sense of what it means to live your life b'simha - in happiness.  Through his production of some of the greatest Jewish music videos of all time, to his viral projects and charity campaigns, Meir has dedicated himself to just...

Professionally Happy with Meir Kay

March 02, 2022 22:00 - 39 minutes - 68.1 MB

  Hodesh tov!  As we move into the month of Adar Bet and approach Purim, what better topic of this week's episode of The Koren Podcast than happiness? We were joined by the inimitable Meir Kay who describes himself as 'professionally happy' to get a sense of what it means to live your life b'simha - in happiness.  Through his production of some of the greatest Jewish music videos of all time, to his viral projects and charity campaigns, Meir has dedicated himself to just trying to make t...

Israel's First Nobel with Rabbi Jeffrey Saks

February 15, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 124 MB

  Following the success of our Koren in the Wild episode with Nachliel Selevan, we took the streets once again! Rabbi Jeffrey Saks, editor-in-chief of the Toby Press' S.Y. Agnon Library, was kind enough to give us a private tour of Beit Agnon - The Agnon House in Jerusalem where he also serves as director. S.Y. Agnon, born Shmuel Yosef Czaczkes, was recognized as a prodigy at a young age in his hometown of Buczacz in Galicia (modern-day Western Ukraine). He left home as a young man to res...

Israel's First Nobel with Rabbi Jeffrey Saks

February 15, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 124 MB

  Following the success of our Koren in the Wild episode with Nachliel Selevan, we took the streets once again! Rabbi Jeffrey Saks, editor-in-chief of the Toby Press' S.Y. Agnon Library, was kind enough to give us a private tour of Beit Agnon - The Agnon House in Jerusalem where he also serves as director. S.Y. Agnon, born Shmuel Yosef Czaczkes, was recognized as a prodigy at a young age in his hometown of Buczacz in Galicia (modern-day Western Ukraine). He left home as a...

Sharing Our Stories with Shira Lankin Sheps

February 02, 2022 07:21 - 54 minutes - 102 MB

Our first live episode! Recorded back in November 2021, we sat down with Shira Lankin Sheps of The Layers Project and author of Layers: Personal Narratives of Struggle, Resilience, and Growth from Jewish Women and Michlelet Mevaseret Yerushalayim (MMY) in Jerusalem.  Shira was inspired, after sharing the story of her own struggle with poor health, to provide a platform for Jewish women of all backgrounds to share their stories and provide support for others. The Layers Project provides an ...

Sharing Our Stories with Shira Lankin Sheps

February 02, 2022 07:21 - 54 minutes - 102 MB

Our first live episode! Recorded back in November 2021, we sat down with Shira Lankin Sheps of The Layers Project and author of Layers: Personal Narratives of Struggle, Resilience, and Growth from Jewish Women and Michlelet Mevaseret Yerushalayim (MMY) in Jerusalem.  Shira was inspired, after sharing the story of her own struggle with poor health, to provide a platform for Jewish women of all backgrounds to share their stories and provide support for others. The Layers Pro...

The Long Roads to Israel with Rabbi Dr. Sharon Shalom and Natan Sharansky

January 18, 2022 09:33 - 46 minutes - 86.8 MB

  What an honor it was to have two of Israel's most inspiring leaders sit together to talk about their journies to Israel.  Natan Sharansky needs no introduction, political dissent, and refusnik who became the symbol of the plight of so many trapped by a brutal, totalitarian, antisemitic regime. He spent years in Soviet prisons, most of it in solitary confinement, and never did he feel apart from the people and the land of Israel. He was released in 1986 and since then, ha...

The Long Roads to Israel with Rabbi Dr. Sharon Shalom and Natan Sharansky

January 18, 2022 09:33 - 46 minutes - 86.8 MB

  What an honor it was to have two of Israel's most inspiring leaders sit together to talk about their journies to Israel.  Natan Sharansky needs no introduction, political dissent, and refusnik who became the symbol of the plight of so many trapped by a brutal, totalitarian, antisemitic regime. He spent years in Soviet prisons, most of it in solitary confinement, and never did he feel apart from the people and the land of Israel. He was released in 1986 and since then, has served the Jewi...

The Blessing of a Broken Heart with Sherri Mandell

January 05, 2022 03:30 - 45 minutes - 86.4 MB

WE'RE BACK! Welcome back for another season of the Koren Podcast for what promises to be our best season yet! We were incredibly lucky to be invited into the home of our first guest this season, Sherri Mandell. Sherri is a writer and author of two books from the Toby Press, The Blessing of a Broken Heart and The Road to Resilience. We met with her at home in Tekoa to talk about all the amazing things she has done to help grieving people, and grieving families all over the world, all as a r...

The Blessing of a Broken Heart with Sherri Mandell

January 05, 2022 03:30 - 45 minutes - 86.4 MB

WE'RE BACK! Welcome back for another season of the Koren Podcast for what promises to be our best season yet! We were incredibly lucky to be invited into the home of our first guest this season, Sherri Mandell. Sherri is a writer and author of two books from the Toby Press, The Blessing of a Broken Heart and The Road to Resilience. We met with her at home in Tekoa to talk about all the amazing things she has done to help grieving people, and grieving families all over the ...

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