Zero Percent

11 - October 7th Through the Eyes of a Shabak Member

10 - Viewing the Horrors of Kibutz Be'eri

It's hard to put into words the profound devastation witnessed at Kibbutz Be'eri. Even months after the tragedy, the acrid scent of fire lingers as the homes where innocent people were burned alive still remain in destruction. Join us as we delve into the aftermath of this heartbreaking event with the woman who first saw the terrorists infilitrating the kibbutz. Click here to view the video footage capturing the raw emotions and wreckage from this episode on youtube.

9 - Shlomit

This is recording from the first trip I took in November from the communnity of Shlomit when they first got to their temporary living location at the cramim hotel. You can see the full talks with video on instagram here. During the second trip at the end of February, the community returned to their home in Shlomit. We celebrated with them before their return, you can see that clip here. You can see their heartfealt return to their home here and here.

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Reflections From Israel: Darren Finke & Scott Grossman

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7 - Reflections From Israel: Darren Finke & Scott Grossman

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8 - Voices of IDF soldiers in the field

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Voices of IDF soldiers in the field

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6 Israel Solidarity Stories: My experience volunteering during the war (Episodes 2-5 combined)

Click here to support our soldiers! I had the incredible privilege of traveling to Israel with Aish amidst a war, accompanied by a group of over 60 volunteers from across the US. It undeniably stands as the most profound experience of my life. Since then, I have grappled with attempting to articulate my journey to those who inquire, "So, how was Israel?" Describing it proves nearly impossible as I am tasked with translating emotions into words. I have endeavored to share my experiences in ...

Israel Solidarity Stories: My experience volunteering during the war (Episodes 2-5 combined)

Click here to support our soldiers! I had the incredible privilege of traveling to Israel with Aish amidst a war, accompanied by a group of over 60 volunteers from across the US. It undeniably stands as the most profound experience of my life. Since then, I have grappled with attempting to articulate my journey to those who inquire, "So, how was Israel?" Describing it proves nearly impossible as I am tasked with translating emotions into words. I have endeavored to share my experiences in ...

5 - Part 4 of 4 Israel Solidarity Stories: My experience volunteering during the war. Days 5&6

I had the incredible privilege of traveling to Israel with Aish amidst a war, accompanied by a group of over 60 volunteers from across the US. It undeniably stands as the most profound experience of my life. Since then, I have grappled with attempting to articulate my journey to those who inquire, "So, how was Israel?" Describing it proves nearly impossible as I am tasked with translating emotions into words. I have endeavored to share my experiences in these podcast episodes, aspiring to i...

3 - Part 2 of 4 Israel Solidarity Stories: My experience volunteering during the war: Day 2

I had the incredible privilege of traveling to Israel with Aish amidst a war, accompanied by a group of over 60 volunteers from across the US. It undeniably stands as the most profound experience of my life. Since then, I have grappled with attempting to articulate my journey to those who inquire, "So, how was Israel?" Describing it proves nearly impossible as I am tasked with translating emotions into words. I have endeavored to share my experiences in these podcast episodes, aspiring to i...

Part 4/4 Israel Solidarity Stories: My experience volunteering during the war. Days 5&6

I had the incredible privilege of traveling to Israel with Aish amidst a war, accompanied by a group of over 60 volunteers from across the US. It undeniably stands as the most profound experience of my life. Since then, I have grappled with attempting to articulate my journey to those who inquire, "So, how was Israel?" Describing it proves nearly impossible as I am tasked with translating emotions into words. I have endeavored to share my experiences in these podcast episodes, aspiring to i...

Part 3/4 Israel Solidarity Stories: My experience volunteering during the war. Days 3&4

6I had the incredible privilege of traveling to Israel with Aish amidst a war, accompanied by a group of over 60 volunteers from across the US. It undeniably stands as the most profound experience of my life. Since then, I have grappled with attempting to articulate my journey to those who inquire, "So, how was Israel?" Describing it proves nearly impossible as I am tasked with translating emotions into words. I have endeavored to share my experiences in these podcast episodes, aspiring to ...

Part 2/4 Israel Solidarity Stories: My experience volunteering during the war: Day 2

I had the incredible privilege of traveling to Israel with Aish amidst a war, accompanied by a group of over 60 volunteers from across the US. It undeniably stands as the most profound experience of my life. Since then, I have grappled with attempting to articulate my journey to those who inquire, "So, how was Israel?" Describing it proves nearly impossible as I am tasked with translating emotions into words. I have endeavored to share my experiences in these podcast episodes, aspiring to i...

Part 1/4 Israel Solidarity Stories: My experience volunteering during the war

Click here to support our troops! I had the incredible privilege of traveling to Israel with Aish amidst a war, accompanied by a group of over 60 volunteers from across the US. It undeniably stands as the most profound experience of my life. Since then, I have grappled with attempting to articulate my journey to those who inquire, "So, how was Israel?" Describing it proves nearly impossible as I am tasked with translating emotions into words. I have endeavored to share my experiences in th...

2 - Part 1 of 4 Israel Solidarity Stories: My experience volunteering during the war

Click here to support our troops! I had the incredible privilege of traveling to Israel with Aish amidst a war, accompanied by a group of over 60 volunteers from across the US. It undeniably stands as the most profound experience of my life. Since then, I have grappled with attempting to articulate my journey to those who inquire, "So, how was Israel?" Describing it proves nearly impossible as I am tasked with translating emotions into words. I have endeavored to share my experiences in th...

4 - Part 3 of 4 Israel Solidarity Stories: My experience volunteering during the war. Days 3&4

6I had the incredible privilege of traveling to Israel with Aish amidst a war, accompanied by a group of over 60 volunteers from across the US. It undeniably stands as the most profound experience of my life. Since then, I have grappled with attempting to articulate my journey to those who inquire, "So, how was Israel?" Describing it proves nearly impossible as I am tasked with translating emotions into words. I have endeavored to share my experiences in these podcast episodes, aspiring to ...

1 - Israel and Gaza: Light in Dark Times

Terrorists murdered 1,400 Jews in cold blood while recording their massacre on their GoPros. Over 200 people were taken hostage, including women, children, babies, and the elderly, some of whom were Holocaust survivors. "Never again" is now. While the Nazis tried to conceal their crimes against humanity, Hamas is live-streaming them. The world's silence is deafening, as some "enlightened" individuals from prestigious institutions are celebrating and supporting terrorism either openly or thr...

Israel and Gaza: Light in Dark Times

Terrorists murdered 1,400 Jews in cold blood while recording their massacre on their GoPros. Over 200 people were taken hostage, including women, children, babies, and the elderly, some of whom were Holocaust survivors. "Never again" is now. While the Nazis tried to conceal their crimes against humanity, Hamas is live-streaming them. The world's silence is deafening, as some "enlightened" individuals from prestigious institutions are celebrating and supporting terrorism either openly or thr...

35 - Lihitraot

Goodbye... for now? If you're interested in a season 2 please reach out and let me know - [email protected]

34 - Fire

In this episode, Rabbi Lehrfield speaks about the holiday of Lag B'Omer.

35 - Make the Days Count

In this episode, Rabbi Lehrfield talks about the time between Passover and Shavuot: The Counting of the Omer.

33- Stay Inspired

In this episode, Rabbi Lehrfield continues his discussion on Passover and talks about the nature of inspiration.

32- Rebroadcast The F Word

This week, we rebroadcast episode 9 of Zero Percent and talk about failure, the "F Word".

32- The F Word (Rebroadcast)

This week, we rebroadcast episode 9 of Zero Percent and talk about failure, the "F Word". To view the full transcript visit: www.joidenver.com/zeropercent/9---the-f-word

31- You Can't See the Label When You're Inside the Jar

In this episode, Rabbi Lehrfield continues his discussion about Passover with an emphasis on the growth mindset ideas we gain from the holiday.

30- Walmart Moments (Passover)

This week, Rabbi Lehrfield continues his discussion on Passover. To view the full transcript, visit: www.joidenver.com/zeropercent/30--walmart-moments

29 - The Greatest Educational Tool (Passover)

This week, Rabbi Lehrfield talks about the holiday of Passover. To view the full transcript visit: www.joidenver.com/zeropercent/29--the-greatest-educational-tool

28- Sandcastles (Sukkot)

In this episode, Rabbi Lehrfield dives into the holiday of Sukkot. For the full transcript visit: www.joidenver.com/zeropercent/28--sandcastles-(sukkot)

27- The Prince of Torah - Rav Chaim Kanievsky

In this episode, Rabbi Lehrfield pays tribute to Rav Chaim Kanievsky- the "Prince of Torah"

27 The Prince of Torah - Rav Chaim Kanievsky

In this episode, Rabbi Lehrfield pays tribute to Rav Chaim Kanievsky- the "Prince of Torah"

26 - Glory to Ukraine

In this episode, Rabbi Lehrfield talks about Ukraine, specifically the history of Jews in Ukraine, and their incredible President Volodymyr Zelensky. View the full transcript here: www.joidenver.com/zeropercent/26--glory-to-ukraine

25 - They Tried to Kill Us, We Won, Lets Eat! (Purim)

Continuing our discussion on the Jewish Holidays, Rabbi Lehrfield focuses on Purim. View the full transcript here: www.joidenver.com/zeropercent/zeropercent/25--they-tried-to-kill-us%2C-we-won%2C-lets-eat!-(purim)

24- The GOAT

This week, Rabbi Lehrfield dives into Yom Kippur. View the full transcript here: www.joidenver.com/zeropercent/24--the-goat

23 - Constant Change

In this episode we continue our discussion on Jewish holidays with an emphasis on Rosh Hashanah. See the full transcript here: www.joidenver.com/zeropercent/23--constant-change

22- New Month New You

In this episode, Rabbi Lehrfield dives a little deeper into the Jewish calendar with a focus on the new month, Rosh Chodesh and its lessons of renewal. If you are interested in a Spirals in Time podcast, email Rabbi Lehrfield at [email protected]. View the full transcript here: www.joidenver.com/zeropercent/22--new-month-new-you

21- The Truth

Continuing our discussion on antisemitism with a look back in history. View the full transcript here: www.joidenver.com/zeropercent/21--the-truth

20- A Unique Hatred

In this episode, Rabbi Lehrfield continues unpacking the classic reasons for Anitsemitism. To view the full transcript visit: www.joidenver.com/zeropercent/20--a-unique-hatred

19- Reasons Or Excuses

Continuing our talk on Antisemitism, Rabbi Lehrfield speaks more on why it's the most unique hatred. To view the full transcript, visit: www.joidenver.com/zeropercent/19--reasons-or-excuses

18- Response to Colleyville

In this episode, Rabbi Lehrfield starts the discussion on Antisemitism. View the full transcript here: www.joidenver.com/zeropercent/18--response-to-colleyville

17- What Is Love? Hopefully More Than Baby Don't Hurt Me

In this episode, we wrap up our discussion about Jewish lifecycles by looking at love, relationships, and marriage. Episode transcript- Hey everyone. I'm Menachem Lehrfield and this is Zero Percent. We are now wrapping up our Jewish life cycles with a conversation about relationships, from a Jewish perspective. Specifically where we see the growth mindset research in the Jewish approach to relationships, the Jewish approach to marriage. And I hope that it will help enhance your relationship...

16- More Bar or More Mitzvah?

In this episode we continue our discussion on Jewish lifecycles and talk about the transition into adulthood. Episode transcript- Hey, everyone. I'm so glad that you're here. This is [inaudible 00:00:11], and this is 0%. I'm so grateful that you are taking some time to learn with us today. We've been talking about the growth mindsets in Judaism, and more specifically where we see them throughout the Jewish life cycle. Last week, we left off talking about the transition between childhood and...

15- The Gift of Childhood

In this episode we continue our discussion about Jewish lifecycles with a spotlight on the Bris Millah. Episode transcript: Hey everybody, I'm Menachem Lehrfield. Welcome back to Zero Percent. We're in the middle of talking about how we see the growth mindsets and the way Judaism marks lifecycle events. So the first stop on our Jewish lifecycle journey is probably the bris milah or the brit milah. This is the oldest Jewish ritual dating all the way back to our patriarch, Abraham, Abraham Av...

14- The Concepts of Conception

In this episode we start our exploration of time and how it allows us to connect to the growth mindset. Transcript- Hey everyone, I'm Menachem Lehrfield. Welcome back to Zero Percent. This season we've been learning all about the growth mindsets, and how we see them in Jewish thought. How the different ideas that we learn ourselves, that we teach our children, over time can help encourage and build a growth mindset, and how profound even the slightest change in the way we educate, and the w...

13 - Tools on Loan

In this episode we discuss how everyone can change, and we are not defined by our natural gifts, but by the effort we put forth. I'm Menachem Iehrfield, and this is Zero Percent, where we explore world changing ideas. The past couple of weeks, we've been exploring the acronym, be free. Looking at Carol Dweck's growth mindset research from a Jewish perspective, seeing how we learn so many of these ideas and concepts through classic Jewish sources and topics of Jewish thought. We talked about ...

12- The Tortoise or the Hare

In this episode we continue our discussion about effort. Hello, my friends, I'm Menachem lehrfield and this is 0%. We've been talking about the importance of effort and how from God's eyes all that truly matters is how much we've moved our needle. It doesn't matter necessarily how far we get, what matters is how much do we move from where we started to where we are right now. You may look at two people, one who does so many good things and is so charitable and philanthropic and kind and givi...

11- Move The Needle

Using our acronym Be Free, we talk about the most important concept- Effort. Episode Transcript: Hey everybody, I'm Menachem Lehrfield and you're listening to 0%, where we explore world changing ideas introduced by Judaism. If you're enjoying this podcast, I hope you've already subscribed. Why not take it one step further and share it with a friend? Or give us a five star review so that others can find this podcast as well. Now let's get to today's episode. We've been moving through the acr...

10 - The Power Of One

This episode we explore our uniqueness. Episode Transcript: Hey everybody. I'm Menachem Lehrfield and you're listening to Zero Percent, where we explore world-changing ideas introduced by Judaism. This season, we've been talking all about education, and specifically we've been going through some of Carol Dweck's mindset research from a Jewish perspective. Frank was a regular fixture in his synagogue, never missed a day. He was getting a little bit older. And when he reached his 100th birthda...

9 - The F Word

Continuing our discussion of the acronym "Be Free" we talk about the F word. Failure. Episode Transcript: Hey, everybody. Welcome back to Zero Percent. I'm Menachem Lehrfield. We've been discussing the topic of the growth mindset. Last time we talked about the idea of enjoying the journey. And today we move on to a crucial and important topic, which is the understanding and awareness that failure is not a permanent condition. So we've gone through the B and now we're up to the F in FREE, w...