Talking Tachlis Podcast
194 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 86 ratingsJoin us as we discuss the most pressing and interesting issues of the day, relating to Jewish life, and life in general.
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140. Losing Her Religion
July 28, 2021 15:57 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBYou probably haven't heard of this new show, My Unorthodox Life. Or heard any feedback or responses to it, right? This week, Uri and Rivky discuss, does the show give a fair representation of Orthodox Judaism? And at the end of the day, is this good for the Jews or bad for the Jews? (and does it matter?) Head of Ben and Jerry's board Anuradha Mittal on Twitter https://twitter.com/AAlwuhaib1977/status/1416474183433863172 DeBlasio Press Conference https://youtu.be/jQu8o7-DhRY?t=2925 NYT review ...
139. Facebook: Praiseworthy Platform or Ghastly Golem?
July 21, 2021 14:14 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBUri and Rivky open this episode jumping around - from Dr. Rivka Press Schwartz's comparison between Orthodox MLB players and Orthodox LGBTQ Jews, to Ben and Jerry's, to My Unorthodox Life. But they settle on this week's topic: namely, is social medial evil? How did Facebook, run and started by two Jews, become something seen as so evil? Dr. Schwartz tweet: https://twitter.com/Doc_RPS/status/1417434623915839520 Jacob Steinmetz drafted: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXg2mLnnAyo Ben and Jerrys...
138. Lin-Manuel Miranda's Representation Problem
July 14, 2021 12:45 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBLast month, June 2021, In The Heights, the movie, was finally released. Rivky and Uri both have deep ties to Washington Heights, so they feel connected to this movie. They discuss the film, its controversies, and, hey, where are the Jews at?
137. Food Festival Fiasco
July 07, 2021 13:02 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBBoycotting Israel and Israeli products is common these days. But a recent incident in Philadelphia stood out. An organization called “Eat Up the Borders” whose mission is to “help promote small, family, or immigrant owned businesses” organizes a food festival, called “Taste of Home,” which was meant to showcase local immigrant chefs and the cuisine of their countries of origin. One of the participating food trucks was “Moshava,” a local food truck run by Israeli born chef Nir Sheynfeld. In th...
136. The Flight From Jewish Peoplehood With Dr. Joshua Karlip
June 30, 2021 15:29 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBLast month, during the latest flareup between Gaza and Israel, dozens of Jewish and Israel studies scholars published an open letter, in which they defined Zionism as “a diverse set of linked ethnonationalist ideologies … shaped by settler colonial paradigms … that assumed a hierarchy of civilizations” and “contributed to unjust, enduring, and unsustainable systems of Jewish supremacy.” This week, Uri and Rivky interview Dr. Joshua Karlip, professor of Jewish History, who wrote a response art...
135. First Among Nations with Ira Mosen
March 31, 2021 13:25 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBIsrael had another election last week, but instead of talking about politics, this week Uri speaks with first time author Ira Mosen about coexistence and peace in Israel. His book, First Among Nations, deals with many of the tensions in Israel, from the conflict with the Palestinians to the rifts within Jewish Israeli society. They talk about the motivation behind writing the book, some personal anecdotes relating to these themes, and more! https://iramosen.com/ https://www.publishersweekly.c...
134. Forced Marriage and How to Stop It with Eve Sacks and Yehudis Fletcher
March 24, 2021 16:54 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBThis week's guests started an organization called Nahamu, which fights against forced marriages in the Jewish community. Eve Sacks and Yehudis Fletcher discuss why they became activists on this issue, how they define forced marriage, some of the challenges they have encountered, and even some parallels between these issues and the Meghan and Harry saga with the British royal family. http://nahamu.org/ Nahamu Position Paper: http://nahamu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Position-Paper-on-FM-Nah...
133. Jewish History and Archaeology with Dr. Steven Fine
March 18, 2021 16:05 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBUri talks with Dr. Steven Fine about his scholarship in Jewish history and archaeology. Why are these subjects important? What are some of the challenges a religious person could encounter when studying these subjects? They also discuss some of Dr. Fine's work related to the Menorah, the Arch of Titus, the Samaritan people, and more! YU Center for Israel Studies: https://www.yu.edu/cis Samaritans Project: https://www.yu.edu/cis/samaritans-project Arch of Titus project: https://www.youtube.com...
132. Jewish Horror Film: A Conversation with the Creators of "The Vigil"
March 08, 2021 23:04 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBJewish Horror is not a film genre you hear about often, but there is an excellent new movie in that category, and it's called The Vigil. This week Uri speaks with the creative team behind The Vigil- Writer/director Keith Thomas Star of the film Dave Davis Actor and Associate Producer Malky Goldman Producer Rafi Margules They discuss the inspiration for the film, the setting of Hassidic Williamsburg, learning Yiddish, hearing about shadim and Jewish demons as kids, and much more. Thank you to ...
131. Michael Che's Israel Problem with Eli Lebowicz
March 02, 2021 19:30 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBOn last week's episode of Saturday Night Live, Michael Che, the co-host of the Weekend Update segment (and SNL's head writer) made a joke about Israel only vaccinating Jewish citizens. People have called the joke misleading and hurtful, and many have demanded an apology. To talk about this issue we are joined this week by Jewish comedian Eli Lebowicz. Eli and Uri discuss a range of topics including- when is it ok to make jokes about Jews and Israel, is there a double standard in comedy when i...
130. To Ennoble and Enable with Richard Joel
February 15, 2021 16:22 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBThis week Uri speaks with former president of Yeshiva University Richard Joel. President Joel recalls his childhood and discusses some of his reflections from his time at YU. They also talk about creativity in the Orthodox community, the future of YU and modern Orthodoxy, and President Joel clears up once and for all whether or not he is first cousins with Billy Joel.
129. To Vaccinate or Not to Vaccinate? with Dr. Phillip Schwartz
February 08, 2021 21:11 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBThis week Uri interviews Dr. Phillip Schwartz, who received his Ph.D. in neurobiology/development/oncology from Harvard Medical School and is currently working on a Covid-19 vaccine. They discuss the different types of vaccines, the potential risks involved with vaccines, and the current Covid-19 vaccine rollout in both the US and Israel. They also discuss the possible origins of the Covid-19 virus, as well as the mutations it is currently going through.
128. Gender, Religious Culture and Israeli TV with Dr. Shayna Weiss
January 31, 2021 16:35 - 44 minutes - 31 MBThis week Uri speaks with the very talented Dr. Shayna Weiss. They discuss Dr. Weiss's upcoming book about gender separation in Israel, her experience teaching at the US Naval Academy, her involvement with sometimes controversial Israeli TV shows, and more! Shayna's Twitter page https://twitter.com/shaynamalka Shayna's essay about teaching Israeli history at the US Naval Academy https://www.dropbox.com/s/m3lh9tatf46varo/Teaching%20the%201948%20War%20at%20the%20Naval%20Academy%20final%20versio...
127. Judaism Straight Up with Dr. Moshe Koppel
January 22, 2021 16:50 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBThis week Uri speaks with the eclectic and fascinating Dr. Moshe Koppel. They discuss Koppel's new book, as well as his political work advising members of Knesset, his work with machine learning and artificial intelligence, his rivalry with Google, and more. To purchase Judaism Straight Up by Moshe Koppel visit https://korenpub.com/products/judaism-straight-up Review of the book https://www.jpost.com/judaism/computer-scientist-explains-and-challenges-religion-in-new-book-653131 Authorship Ana...
126. Black Market Vaccines
December 31, 2020 23:42 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBSomehow almost a full year has passed since Covid has entered our lives, and although the vaccine is certainly some much needed good news, especially coming at a time of rising cases and hospitalizations, the vaccine comes along with its own set of challenges. The primary question being, who should get the vaccine first and what should be the hierarchy of recipients as the vaccine is rolled out over the next few months? An example of this that hit close to home for a lot of us was the story t...
125. "The Christmas Episode" with Rabbi Dr. Stu Halpern
December 23, 2020 23:16 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBChanukah has come and gone but we are still in the midst of the "holiday season"! This week Rivky and Uri speak with special guest Rabbi Dr. Stu Halpern about an article he wrote in Tablet Magazine last week. The article is titled "Why I Won't Let My Kids Watch That Very Special Christmas Episode". We talk to Stu about what motivated him to write the article, some of the feedback he's gotten about it, the tension between particularism and universalism, and more! Links: Tablet Article - https:...
124. The True Meaning of Hanukkah Is...?
December 17, 2020 21:30 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBIt's Hanukkah! Chanukah! Hannukkahh! That can only mean one thing - it's time for us to be told, on the pages of national newspapers, what the meaning of Chanukah is. So...what is it? Is it about the victory of nationalism over assimilation? Is it about finding light in the darkness? Something else entirely? In this week's episode, Uri and Rivky definitively come up with an answer. You're welcome. Ari Lamm: https://nypost.com/2020/12/09/why-the-cultural-elite-truly-despises-hanukkah/Sarah Pra...
123. Bennett, Stuyvesant, Columbus: Who Gets "Canceled"?
December 02, 2020 03:26 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBThis week, signs started popping up around Washington Heights, telling residents about a public meeting considering changing the name of Bennett Park, named after a famous (and racist) New Yorker. As we ponder this name change, we wonder: when is it appropriate to change a name, or take down a statue? Who should be deemed worthy of a statue, or naming of a park, or a school, or a street, or anything else, if anyone? And the most important question, can Tach-heads join the meeting en masse and...
122. Should Rabbis Get Political?
November 03, 2020 16:06 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBElection Day! This year, more than ever, it feels like "Jewish values" and even halachic arguments seem to have made their way to the forefront of politics in the observant community - including rabbis and halachic authorities making an explicit pitch for a candidate. Is this good? Bad? Should rabbis stay out of politics, and should the only authorities on political matters be Rivky and Uri? https://www.timesofisrael.com/thank-you-rabbis-trump-tweets-after-support-letter-from-13-orthodox-lead...
121. "Perhaps The Most Courageous Politician Of Her Generation"
October 27, 2020 16:23 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBLast week, Americans for Peace Now held a Yitzhak Rabin 25-Year Memorial Event, remembering the Israeli politician, statesman, and general, 25 years after his assassination. US Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a rising star in the progressive wing of the Democratic party, had been scheduled to attend the commemoration, but withdrew after backlash from journalists and Palestinian civil rights groups. Uri and Rivky ask, why did AOC decide not to participate? Was she wrong? And fundamenta...
120. Coronavirus Clashes In Brooklyn with Dovid Teitelbaum
October 22, 2020 13:26 - 49 minutes - 34.4 MBMany of us have been shocked by mainstream news stories about very large weddings and other Orthodox gatherings in Brooklyn, large resistance to people wearing masks, and even protests that have turned violent. This week, Uri and Rivky speak to Dovid Teitelbaum, to try to understand how the ultra-Orthodox or charedi community is handling the pandemic, and why. Since March, Dovid has been active on social media, posting and writing constantly, trying to raise awareness in the Jewish community ...
119. Should We All Be Vegetarians?
September 10, 2020 15:28 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBRosh Hashanah and the holiday season are fast approaching. There are all kinds of spiritual and logistical preparations that many of us have already begun, but let's not forget...food. In particular, meat. What does Judaism have to say about our meat-eating habits? The Jewish sources on eating meat are somewhat nuanced. Are we meant to be vegetarians, or is that left-wing moralism? More broadly, how should we be thinking about this issue? BONUS: Stay until the end for an interview with Anna H...
118. Secular Humanist Judaism with Rabbi Denise Handlarski
September 02, 2020 12:05 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBThis week, Uri and Rivky are joined by Rabbi Denise Handlarski, the creator and leader of the online community Secular Synagogue. She talks about leading a secular congregation, being a humanist rabbi, what makes Jewish identity/religion important, and the challenges and strengths of intermarriage.
117. Seth Rogen's Jewish Pickle
August 13, 2020 01:28 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBThis week, Uri and Rivky play clips from and discuss Seth Rogen's recent appearance on WTF with Marc Maron. Seth and Marc got into fascinating - and Jewy - discussions, which we jump off of, about the lies they were fed about Israel in their childhood, the value of marrying another Jew, chasidic Jews, how they define the “chosen people,” and how their grandparents might reflect on them, looking at their lives today. WTF: http://www.wtfpod.com/podcast/episode-1143-seth-rogen Israel Hayom: http...
116. Israel and the Jewish Soul with Yossi Klein Halevi
July 30, 2020 22:45 - 49 minutes - 34 MBThis week, Uri and Rivky spoke to Yossi Klein Halevi, American-born Israeli author and journalist. Halevi had a lot to say about last week's guest, Peter Beinart, and his recent article calling for a one-state solution. He also talked about the difference between dialogue with Palestinians and dialogue with left-wing Jews, and shared reflections on 15 years after the disengagement from Gaza. Links: Letter To My Neighbor Website: https://www.letterstomyneighbor.com/ Yossi Klein Halevi's books:...
115. Do We Need A Jewish State? A Conversation With Peter Beinart
July 20, 2020 16:13 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBThis week, Uri and Rivky sit down for a thought-provoking conversation with journalist and political commentator Peter Beinart. Beinart has made a recent splash in his recent political conversion: he no longer believes in a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine; rather, Beinart sees hope in a single secular binational state, with equal rights for Jews and Palestinians. Uri and Rivky ask him about fears for this new state, if he's given up on both Israeli and Palestinian self-determinati...
114. DeSean Jackson and Confronting Anti-Semitism
July 14, 2020 20:39 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBLast week, DeSean Jackson, wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles, found himself in hot water after posting several insensitive social media posts about Jews. Though he was widely condemned, he was also supported, by fans, teammates, and too many others. Uri and Rivky talk about Jackson's posts and his apologies, and ask, what makes this bigotry different than other bigotry? Related links: Malcolm Jenkins on Drew Brees https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljO-TXjk3-Y Malcom Jenkins on DeSean Ja...
113. Remembering Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm with Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm
June 16, 2020 13:09 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBRabbi Dr. Norman Lamm, the longtime leader of Yeshiva University and staunch believer in centrist Orthodoxy, passed away two weeks ago. This week, Uri and Rivky speak to his grandson, Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm, about Rabbi Lamm's legacy, including his complex approach to divisive issues, how his sermons speak to us through every generation, and his rabbinic leadership. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/31/obituaries/Norman-Lamm-Dead.html
113. Remember Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm
June 16, 2020 13:09 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBRabbi Dr. Norman Lamm, the longtime leader of Yeshiva University and staunch believer in centrist Orthodoxy, passed away two weeks ago. This week, Uri and Rivky speak to his grandson, Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm, about Rabbi Lamm's legacy, including his complex approach to divisive issues, how his sermons speak to us through every generation, and his rabbinic leadership. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/31/obituaries/Norman-Lamm-Dead.html
112. A Jewish Response To Police Brutality
June 02, 2020 19:05 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBThis week, Uri and Rivky discuss the tragic death of George Floyd, and the countrywide protests that have been taking place in response. Links: NYT timeline of events https://www.nytimes.com/article/george-floyd-protests-timeline.html Trevor Noah https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4amCfVbA_c&t=958s
111. How To Respond To A Rogue Minyan?
May 15, 2020 01:58 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBIgnoring the strict guidance from rabbinic and medical leadership, several members of Young Israel of Deerfield Beach held a "secret" minyan - and the response has been swift and fierce. Uri and Rivky ask, were the consequences appropriate? How should we treat people who go rogue? Letter from YIDB leadership: https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/featured/1860074/read-this-letter-florida-shul-to-throw-our-members-who-attended-rouge-minyan.html Elon Musk on Joe Rogan Podcast https://www.youtube...
110. Let's Talk About Sex: A Conversation With the Hosts of Joy of Text Podcast
May 07, 2020 23:06 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBThis week, the cohosts of the Joy of Text podcast, Dr. Bat Sheva Marcus and Rabbi Dov Linzer, speak to Uri and Rivky about their podcast, how to live with the clashes that can come up between Judaism and sexuality, and what healthy sex education could look like in the Orthodox school system.
109. The Most Interesting Man In Teaneck: A Conversation With Rabbi Danny Senter
April 22, 2020 22:01 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBDanny Senter is many things: a rabbi, EMT, car enthusiast, beekeeper, umpire, clock repairperson, forager, beer brewer...and that's just the beginning. This week, Uri and Rivky speak to the most interesting man in Teaneck about his reflections on the coronavirus pandemic from his perspective as an EMT, as a rabbi in Teaneck, the epicenter in NJ, and about having so many unusual hobbies in the observant community. Beekeeping links: http://njbees.com/index.html https://youtu.be/mjODllEBUm8?t=534
108. Making Masks, Saving Lives: A Conversation With Rabbi Dr. Gil Perl
April 07, 2020 15:36 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBMany of us look around and are driven to despair. But this week, Uri and Rivky speak to Rabbi Dr. Gil Perl, head of school at the Kohelet Yeshiva, about how Kohelet has pivoted in the last few weeks, fabricating special face shields for local Philadelphia medical professionals who are on the front lines battling COVID-19. Rabbi Perl tells us how this project came about, why he sees this as fitting perfectly into the educational model of Kohelet, and how he sees the lessons going forward into ...
107. Coping With Isolation and Loneliness With Marc Fein
April 02, 2020 22:16 - 30 minutes - 21.4 MBWe're now finishing our third full week of social distancing due to COVID-19. It's been draining, isolating, and painful for many of us, but as our guest Marc Fein reminds us, loneliness and isolation isn't new, for many members of our community. Uri and Rivky talk to Marc about mental health in the Jewish community, tips for handling solo seders, and how we can be resources to one another during this difficult time. Marc, What I Be project, http://whatibeproject.com/portfolio-item/i-am-not-m...
106. Positive Psychology In the Time of Quarantine
March 30, 2020 23:37 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBThis week has been another heavy week. Many of us are seeing illness and even death within our circles, and even beyond that, changed routines, loss of control, and anxiety are pervading our lives. Uri and Rivky speak to Dr. Aviva Goldstein, an educator and family counselor based in Jerusalem, about how to deal with the overwhelming anxiety many of us, including children, are facing about the unknown and the future. https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/the-kids-of-corona-cultivating-character/ htt...
105. New Rochelle, Retail, And Covid-19: How One Business Owner Is Processing
March 25, 2020 14:56 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBThis week, Rivky and Uri speak with Michael Berkowitz, founder of luxury outerwear brand Norwegian Wool. They discuss how Covid-19 has affected New Rochelle, how it has affected his business (much of which is based in Italy) and they touch on some broader takeaways from the crisis we've all been thrown into over the last few weeks. Links: Norwegian Wool: https://norwegian-wool.com/
104. What A Crazy Year This Past Week Has Been: Checking In With Rabbi Heshie Billet
March 17, 2020 18:42 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBAs we try to get used to our new reality, we hope everyone is staying safe and staying home. This week we spoke with Rabbi Heshie Billet from the Young Israel of Woodmere to get an idea of what he has been dealing with in his community and beyond (and for some much needed humor!).
103. "Yiddish Redt Zikh Aleyn" with Rabbi Reuben and Mrs. Annette Blum
March 11, 2020 17:52 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBThis week, with Coronavirus spreading around the world, we hope everyone is staying safe and healthy. Instead of addressing the current crisis, we want to take you back to a simpler time, specifically 3 weeks ago... After our episode with Arun Viswanath, Uri had a conversation with his grandparents. They talk about their families, their childhood, and their relationship with the Yiddish language.
102. Coming Out As A Gay Rabbi With Rabbi Daniel Atwood
March 04, 2020 02:41 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBThis week, Uri and Rivky interview special guest Rabbi Daniel Atwood - yes, that Rabbi Daniel Atwood. Daniel talks about how the recent YCT brouhaha upended his life, changed the way he thought, and has affected him in the year since. They also discuss what the boundaries of Orthodoxy are (or should be), what it means to be an Orthodox leader, and how being gay impacts him as a rabbi.
101. Creating New Jewish Rituals with Rabbi Ben Greenfield
February 24, 2020 02:33 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBThis week, Uri and Rivky interview special guest Rabbi Ben Greenfield. Over the last few years, Ben has created and coordinated hundreds of Jewish communal events, including a Yom Hashoah levaya, a Yom "Ki"Purim celebration, Shavuot seders, and Hanukkah symposiums. We talk about what some of these rituals look like and we ask, what is this? What does it mean about us that we are creating new ritual? Is it even Orthodox to do things like this?? They also discuss what it means to be a rabbinic ...
100. Lomir Redn Tachlis! (Let's Talk Tachlis!)
February 12, 2020 01:07 - 36 minutes - 35.4 MBThis week, on our very special 100th episode, Uri and Rivky interviewed Arun Viswanath, who recently translated and published the Yiddish translation of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (ALREADY SOLD OUT!!). Arun, Uri, and Rivky discuss the new book and ask, what is Yiddish and why is it important? Why shouldn’t we let it die? How is Yiddish similar, or different, to other religious cultural aspects? And, can Yiddish be separated from Judaism? (P.S. Recognize the dulcet tones on that Yid...
100. Lomir Redn Tachlis! (Let's Talk Tachlis!) with Arun Viswanath
February 12, 2020 01:07 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBThis week, on our very special 100th episode, Uri and Rivky interviewed Arun Viswanath, who recently translated and published the Yiddish translation of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (ALREADY SOLD OUT!!). Arun, Uri, and Rivky discuss the new book and ask, what is Yiddish and why is it important? Why shouldn’t we let it die? How is Yiddish similar, or different, to other religious cultural aspects? And, can Yiddish be separated from Judaism? (P.S. Recognize the dulcet tones on that Yid...
99. Kobe's Legacy
February 05, 2020 13:17 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBKobe Bryant, basketball legend, died last week at the age of 41 in a sudden accident. Immediately, as often seems to happen, people flocked to social media, some posting about the amazing player and person he was, and others reminding us that he is still accused of rape and assault. And, of course, legacies are complicated. How does this Kobe situation, from 15 years ago, relate to “cancel culture” - does it? How “bad” does accusations about a person have to be, to be a part of their legacy? ...
98. Should We Mix Politics and Religion?
January 29, 2020 00:51 - 35 minutes - 24.8 MBThis week, Uri and Rivky discuss two topics about the mixing (or lack thereof) of religion and politics. In Israel, Rav Yoel Bin Nun denounced religious Zionist politics parties, and argued that religious leadership in the Knesset has been an epic failure. In America, Espizona vs. Montana is just another event in the saga of the separation of church and state. Uri and Rivky ask, is there room for the mixing of religion and politics? What place, if any, should religion have in the public spher...
97. What Is A Secular Synagogue?
January 14, 2020 21:30 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBThis week, Uri and Rivky discuss a recent Tablet article: “Secular Synagogues Take Root in Israel.” (Thanks to astute Tach-head Adi for the tip!) As the article documented, there is a recent rise of non-observant Israelis looking for deeper spiritual connection to Judaism, and they're finding it in new ways, like through secular synagogues. But is a secular synagogue an oxymoron? Is this movement inspiring, or sacrilegious, or both? And could/should such a movement exist here in the United St...
96. Was the Jewish Unity March Inclusive Enough?
January 09, 2020 13:53 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBThis week, Uri and Rivky speak about the recent march against antisemitism, where over 10,000 marched from Lower Manhattan to Brooklyn to protest the recent antisemitic incidents. Many have mentioned the less-then-huge participation of Hasidic and Haredi groups. Uri and Rivky ask, when is it appropriate to focus on, or let go of, different factions within a larger community? How do we foster love, community, and unity when some groups reject others? See more here: https://www.nytimes.com/2020...
95. The Tach-Heads Talk!
January 02, 2020 03:50 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBThis week, instead of hearing from Uri and Rivky, we hear from you: the Tach-Heads! You spoke about who you tend to agree with, the issues from this past year that you thought were the most important, the things you want us to discuss in the future, and the people you want us to interview.
94. Trump's Executive Order: Good For The Jews?
December 26, 2019 02:51 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBIn the last few weeks, antisemitism has been back in the news. (Did it ever leave?) President Trump released his executive order on combating antisemitism, and, in that same week, Jews were gunned down in a kosher grocery store in Jersey City, an unprecedented act that shook many of us to our core. Uri and Rivky ask, what about the executive order was so controversial? And, what happened in Jersey City? Is there a larger meaning to it all? And, ultimately, is there any connection we can draw ...
93. The Scoop on Jewish Journalism with Gary Rosenblatt
December 18, 2019 14:47 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBThis week, Uri and Rivky spoke with Gary Rosenblatt. Before retiring several months ago, Gary had been the Editor In Chief at the Jewish Week for almost thirty years, and he now serves as Editor At Large. They spoke about the responsibilities of journalism, what “Jewish” journalism looks like, and how to filter bias and respond to criticism when reporting on your own community. Gary also reflects on the most important stories he wrote, and didn’t write, over his career in journalism. Between ...