Soul Searchers - A ChabadCast

Sophie Silverman

Listen in on an amazing conversation about Jewish summer camps, exploring Judaism, and so much more that no description could do it justice.  Have a listen and I'd love to hear your feedback

Jacob Leavey

Jacob is the entire inspiration for the podcast reboot!  Listen in on a great conversation about community and how we evolve as people over time in a community.  

Viv Tullis

Viv and I get philosophical on this episode.  We start off by talking all about free will and moral relativism  and then go into what living her high school years in Amsterdam were like...and plenty more.  I hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording.  

Theo Canter OC '23 -Live from Athens Greece

Theo and I chat about a post Oberlin life and finding Jewish community in a foreign country.  This was a great catch up, feel free to listen in on the chat and I'd love your feedback.

Lucas Daley

Lucas and I talk about a whole bunch of things ranging Jews in India to how in the world we showed up in Oberlin and just about everything in between.  

Juki Timoner: The Revival Episode

Join Shlomo & Juki in a great talk about connecting with Judaism amidst a love ones death, the political climate on campus, and the tunnels in 770

Living With the Times - Rosh Hashanah

Introducing a brand new podcast featuring Rabbis Eli, Didy, and Shlomo

Theo Canter- The Elul Episode

Wow! This one is so fantastic, Theo and Shlomo get reflective about Rosh Hashana and transitions that occur 2 years into college.  This is a great listen before the High Holidays.

Lilly Kohler

Rabbi Shlomo & Lilly have a wonderful chat as  a make up for "the lost episode" that was never recorded.  Conversation ranges from lessons from loss to advice for college and so much more.  Tune in for some nice laughs and great conversation.

Ari Kaiman

Shlomo & Ari are childhood friends, talking about their experiences in serving Jewish communities, raising families, and reminiscing of the good ol days.

Emily Williams - Haverford College '20

Emily and Shlomo chat while at the Jewish Summer Fellowship, a summer long summer of intensive Jewish learning.  Listen in on a conversation about being a college student who moves into a Chabad House during the COVID shutdown on campus, learning about Judaism, and a hopeful future filled with Judaism and activism.

Josephine & Alexandra Stockwell

Josephine and her mom, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell and I shared a great conversation about parenthood, education, living and authentic life and so much more.  Make sure to listen to their podcast too at https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/whatshouldido or search for "What Should I Do" where ever you listen to your podcasts.  This episode was a really fun one to do, and I look forward to more of this kind of stuff.  

Eva Sturm Gross

Eva and Shlomo talk about the "Mystics of Oberlin".  What it was like coming to Oberlin after being raised in the woods in Vermont and much more.  

Abby Rojansky OC '11

Abby and Shlomo share some old memories, tell some Passover stories, and shmooze about life as a working musician.  Abby met the Elkan's on one of their first days in Oberlin, was a viola performance major and then moved to Indiana for graduate school.  Then Abby and her quartet moved to Julliard and The New England Conservatory of Music as quartet in residence,  

Gideon Reiz OC '14

Gideon shmoozes about the early days of Chabad at Oberlin and where life has gone since graduation.  We also chat about what it was like being a football player at Oberlin while also being fully intergrated at a "typical" Obie.  There is a lot more, well worth the listen. 

Devorah & Shlomo Talk About Campus Shut Down & Virtual Chabad

Listen to Devorah and Shlomo process the campus shut down, Corona virus, and what Chabad plans to do with this new format.  We unveil www.VirtualChabad.com and all the great additions for the rest of the semester. 

Mendel, Ephriam, Yisroel & Boruch Shalom

Listen in on 4 young rabbis talking about their yeshiva experiences and how Jewish outreach his impacted their own personal growth. 

Jonah Gelfand Returns

This is a real farbrengen.  Being that Jonah is a repeat guest and we spend a lot of time learning together we were able to just jump right in.  Probably one of the most mystical episodes yet, but also very down to earth.  Take a listen and enjoy! 

Mindy Elkan (Mom)

I chat with my mom about raising me!  How her and my dad chose to incorporate Judaism into our home, and how not.  Lessons she's learned from visiting our Chabad House, and discussing what its like having a son who chose to become a Chabad rabbi.

Theo Canter

Listen in on a great chat with Theo about Jewish communities all over the world including Albania, Morocco, and Greece.  Also Theo and Shlomo speak about carving our sacred time while at Oberlin and the transition from an all Jewish environment to a secular college.  The hour flew by, it was such a great chat, well with the listen. Also here is the link to an article that Theo mentions that he wrote in Tablet Mag about the Jewish community of Albania. 

Ben Burton

Ben and Shlomo shmooze about a wide range of Jewish topics from growing up in Jewish Los Angeles to deep Kabalistic concepts and making time for Judaism while away at College.

Matt Berkman

Professor Matt Berkman and Shlomo shmooze about growing up in a household with a militant atheist father, beciming part of a Jewish community, and Matt's academic career.  Matt's PhD dissertation focused on American Jewish philanthropy and Israel.  This episode has a great conversation about the relationship between American Jews and Israel as well the the Rebbe's approach to the establishment of the State.  

Emily Jacobson

Emily and I both grew up in Marietta Georgia and shmooze about community and suburbia.  Also we talk about our favorite books, Jewish experiences while at college, and of course the High Holidays.

Ilana McNamara

Ilana and I get into some great conversations about making incorporating Judaism into everyday college life, growing up with parents with different religions, and the very end Ilana drops the most amazing goal for adding goodness into the world.  

Devorah Elkan

We shmooze about a whole lot!  We talk about everything from growing up in Israel to choosing to open a Chabad House at Oberlin and everything in between and beyond.  If you listen to one episode of Soul Searchers it should be this one.

Jon Madof

Jon OC96 and Shlomo shmooze about life in the music industry, how exploring Buddhism led him to a life of meaningful Jewish practice, some lessons learned, and parenting.  Catch a song of Jon's at the end of the episode, and visit https://www.jonmadof.com to hear more of his music with Zion80 and his other bands.

Mark Finkel

Rabbi Shlomo and Mark OC'76 talk about life at Oberlin in the 70's, getting an MBA, becoming a Lawyer, finding a wife, and how his Jewish life intertwines with all other areas of his life.  There is even some chat being an observant Jew in Afghanistan and life lessons as a business leader and father of six....Bonus content Mark talks about his Shabbat at Burning Man 

Didy Waks

Shlomo & Didy talk about life as rabbis on college campuses, living a life that straddles two worlds, and what we've gained by being a part of campus communities.  

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Yirmi Gilbert

Yirmi OC'16 talks about how he learned to be spiritual, all because of one question...and tons of amazing shmoozing about grad school, finding balance, and personal discovery.

Jesse Noily

This one is a good one, some serious mystical conversation with Jesse and Shlomo.  Also some good Pre-Passover talk and practical steps to making the holiday applicable and meaningful. 

Julia Berrebi Part II

Julia and Shlomo had such a god time the first time around they kept the fun going.  Listen in on a great conversation about Passover, trying to raise the next generation to be happy, and Shlomo's experiences in prison.

Julia Berrebi

This one is an instant hit!  Julia and Shlomo get philosophical, and the conversation spans the globe, literally.  Julia was a great guest and the conversation flowed so nicely she will be coming back again just after spring break for a part II.  

Abe Kuhn

Abe and Shlomo get right to in, talking about being shleped to shul, and shabbos dinners, sports (of course) and Obie culture.  

Max Robinson

It's a CHABADCAST!!! How did we never think of that name before? Welcome to the newly branded Soul Searchers ChabadCast. This week Shlomo and Max Robinson chat about life, theatre, grandmas and more.  Tune in and enjoy.

Jonah Fox

Jonah and Shlomo schmooze about pluralistic Jewish spaces, relationships between the secular Jewish communities and the religious ones, and how Jews can better connect with one another.  Also enjoy a special intro from Hadassah.

Noah & Anisa

Noah Plotkin and Anisa Curry Vietze and Shlomo have an amazing conversation about Jewish mysticism, Jewish identity, and what it means to be a Jew

Claire Abramovitz

Claire and Shlomo talk about British Jews, making life spiritual, the merits (and faults) of Jewish education...and more

Rebecca Kukushkin

Rebecca and Shlomo chat about the role of culture and identity groups as part of the college experience, the unfortunate Pittsburgh massacre in Rebecca's home town, how to control one's thoughts and more.

Jonah Gelfand

Jonah & Shlomo talk about the presence of G-d and religion in media and pop culture, some great Jewish mysticism and more

Sam Barr

Sam and Rabbi Shlomo Schmooze about Jewish literature services, and the Hebrew language

Talia Rose Barton

Talia Rose and Rabbi Shlomo Schmooze about coming to college, visits to Brooklyn and more...

Tisha B'Av Kumzitz

An unedited recording from Tisha B'Av at the Hadas Gallery in Brooklyn Kumzits (קומזיץ) is a compound-word in Hebrew derived from the Yiddish words קום (come) and זיץ (sit). The word is used to describe an evening gathering that Jews partake in. Everyone sits together, be it on the floor or on chairs, and sings spiritually moving songs. In order to establish a certain ambiance the lighting is often low and candles are primarily used, or if taking place outdoors it is usually around a campfire.

Jessica Tolzis

Jessica and Rabbi Shlomo close out the school year and this season of Nasal Gazing with a fantastic conversation about life lessons learned on the theater's stage, spiritual advocacy, and reflections of four years at Oberlin. Listen in and Nasal gaze with us.

Rami Teeter

Rabbi Shlomo and Rami get right down to it discussing Jewish education, dynamic relationships with the Divine, and even a special shout out.

Julian Hirsch

Come gaze with Julian and Rabbi Shlomo...This week we talk about Jewish community, and Deli meats...and our favorite thing to pickle.

Jonah Shifrin

Rabbi Shlomo and Jonah have an amazing conversation about intimacy with the Divine, why be Jewish, and what moves us about Jewish liturgical music...come listen in and nasal gaze.

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Sam Warunch

Listen in as Sam turns the tables on Rabbi Shlomo, and start asking the questions. This episode was a lot of fun and thoughtful.

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