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The Avrum Rosensweig ShowCAN NEW YORK JEWS TRUST ZOHRAN MAMDANI? A CONVERSATION WITH VETERAN JEWISH JOURNALIST, RON KAMPEAS (Audio)In this episode, of THE AVRUM ROSENSWEIG SHOW, I'll tackle a moment of real consequence for the Jews of New York City—and, frankly, for American Jewish life. New Yorkers have just elected Zohran Mamdani as their next mayor: an activist-legislator whose unapologetically progressive politics, outspoken stance on Israel and Palestine, and deep ties to anti-Israel grassroots movements have sparked both celebration and concern across the five boroughs. What will his leadership actually mean for the future of the city? For public safety, for community relations, for civic cohesion? And most urgently: how will his administration affect New York’s Je...
2025-11-1851 min
The Avrum Rosensweig ShowCAN NEW YORK JEWS TRUST ZOHRAN MAMDANI? A CONVERSATION WITH VETERAN JEWISH JOURNALIST, RON KAMPEAS (Audio/Visual)In this episode, of THE AVRUM ROSENSWEIG SHOW, I'll tackle a moment of real consequence for the Jews of New York City—and, frankly, for American Jewish life. New Yorkers have just elected Zohran Mamdani as their next mayor: an activist-legislator whose unapologetically progressive politics, outspoken stance on Israel and Palestine, and deep ties to anti-Israel grassroots movements have sparked both celebration and concern across the five boroughs. What will his leadership actually mean for the future of the city? For public safety, for community relations, for civic cohesion? And most urgently: how will his administration affect New York’s Je...
2025-11-1851 min
The Avrum Rosensweig Show'THE PARSHA IN REAL TIME' WITH RABBI SHLOMO GEMARA: CHAYAI SARAH (Audio)Welcome to my new show with my dear friend, Rabbi Shlomo Gemara, called 'THE PARSHA IN REAL TIME'. In it will be learn aspects of the Torah portion with you through the lens of current events. This week’s Torah portion, Chayei Sarah — “The Life of Sarah” — begins with a paradox. It carries the name of life, yet opens with loss. We meet Abraham mourning Sarah, searching for a burial place that grants her dignity, and then turning, slowly and courageously, toward the future. He arranges a partner for Isaac, ensuring continuity, resilience, and faith across generations. Chayei Sarah is a story...
2025-11-131h 15
The Avrum Rosensweig Show'THE PARSHA IN REAL TIME' WITH RABBI SHLOMO GEMARA: CHAYAI SARAH (Audio/Visual)Welcome to my new show with my dear friend, Rabbi Shlomo Gemara, called 'THE PARSHA IN REAL TIME'. In it will be learn aspects of the Torah portion with you through the lens of current events. This week’s Torah portion, Chayei Sarah — “The Life of Sarah” — begins with a paradox. It carries the name of life, yet opens with loss. We meet Abraham mourning Sarah, searching for a burial place that grants her dignity, and then turning, slowly and courageously, toward the future. He arranges a partner for Isaac, ensuring continuity, resilience, and faith across generations. Chayei Sarah is a story...
2025-11-131h 15
The Avrum Rosensweig ShowTHE MAGNIFICENT ELKI JACOBS: ISRAELI ACTRESS AND EVENT DESIGNER (Audio)With more than three decades of international design experience, Elki Jacobs stands at the rare intersection of artistry, emotion, and luxury. Renowned for crafting unforgettable events that blend refined sophistication with genuine human feeling, she transforms celebration into story. A classically trained actor with a deep love for theater and narrative craft, Elki brings a performer’s intuition to every project — understanding not only how a space looks, but how it feels, moves, and breathes. To her, event design is the stagecraft of real life, and acting is the emotional performance that brings that stage to life. Through thoughtful visu...
2025-11-111h 06The Avrum Rosensweig ShowTHE MAGNIFICENT ELKI JACOBS: ISRAELI ACTRESS AND EVENT DESIGNER (Audio & Visual)With more than three decades of international design experience, Elki Jacobs stands at the rare intersection of artistry, emotion, and luxury. Renowned for crafting unforgettable events that blend refined sophistication with genuine human feeling, she transforms celebration into story. A classically trained actor with a deep love for theater and narrative craft, Elki brings a performer’s intuition to every project — understanding not only how a space looks, but how it feels, moves, and breathes. To her, event design is the stagecraft of real life, and acting is the emotional performance that brings that stage to life. Through thoughtful visu...
2025-11-111h 06The Avrum Rosensweig ShowYiddish is Alive & Well With Avi Hoffman (Audio)Welcome to this episode of 'The Avrum Rosensweig Show' with Avi Hoffman. Avi is a beloved actor, producer, and storyteller whose life’s work has been dedicated to celebrating Jewish culture and the Yiddish language. Best known for his hit, Too Jewish trilogy, seen by millions on PBS and on stages around the world, Avi has brought laughter, meaning, and heritage to audiences everywhere. From New York to Tel Aviv, Montreal to Warsaw, Avi has performed and produced in countless festivals and theatres, sharing the warmth and wisdom of Jewish life through song and story. His connections in the wo...
2025-10-3057 minThe Avrum Rosensweig ShowYiddish is Alive & Well With Avi Hoffman (Audio/Visual)Welcome to this episode of 'The Avrum Rosensweig Show' with Avi Hoffman. Avi is a beloved actor, producer, and storyteller whose life’s work has been dedicated to celebrating Jewish culture and the Yiddish language. Best known for his hit, Too Jewish trilogy, seen by millions on PBS and on stages around the world, Avi has brought laughter, meaning, and heritage to audiences everywhere. From New York to Tel Aviv, Montreal to Warsaw, Avi has performed and produced in countless festivals and theatres, sharing the warmth and wisdom of Jewish life through song and story. His connections in the wo...
2025-10-3057 min
The Avrum Rosensweig ShowTorah, Thought, and Therapy: Rav Yoni Rosensweig on the Soul of Halacha (Audio) In this episode, I’m honored to sit down with Rav Yoni Rosensweig, a bold and compassionate leader redefining the conversation at the intersection of mental health and halacha. As the rabbi of the Netzach Menashe community in Beit Shemesh, Rav Yoni brings both intellectual depth and emotional sensitivity to his work as a teacher of Halakha, Gemara, and Jewish thought. His remarkable journey has taken him from heading the Mizrahi Kollel in Melbourne, Australia, to teaching roles at Yeshivat Hamivtar and Yeshivat Shevut Yisrael in Efrat. A beloved educator at Midreshet Lindenbaum, he holds semikha from Rav Nachum El...
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The Avrum Rosensweig ShowTorah, Thought, and Therapy: Rav Yoni Rosensweig on the Soul of Halacha (Audio/Visual) In this episode, I’m honored to sit down with Rav Yoni Rosensweig, a bold and compassionate leader redefining the conversation at the intersection of mental health and halacha. As the rabbi of the Netzach Menashe community in Beit Shemesh, Rav Yoni brings both intellectual depth and emotional sensitivity to his work as a teacher of Halakha, Gemara, and Jewish thought. His remarkable journey has taken him from heading the Mizrahi Kollel in Melbourne, Australia, to teaching roles at Yeshivat Hamivtar and Yeshivat Shevut Yisrael in Efrat. A beloved educator at Midreshet Lindenbaum, he holds semikha from Rav Nachum El...
2025-10-281h 00
Teatime with Miss LizMiss Liz Serves Dr. Avrum Weiss Hidden in Plain SightTeatime with Miss Liz – October 23rd | 3 PM EST Guest: Dr. Avrum Weiss Show Title: Hidden in Plain Sight: Understanding Men’s Fears of Women and How They Shape Relationships Tagline:A raw and revealing conversation about vulnerability, fear, and the courage it takes to love fully. Teatime Topic:Exploring the emotional walls men build and the hidden fears that quietly influence intimacy, connection, and communication in relationships. Dr. Weiss brings understanding, compassion, and decades of experience to a subject too often left unspoken — helping us all see relationships through a more healing lens. DescriptionDr. Avrum...
2025-10-231h 00
Teatime with Miss LizMiss Liz Serves Dr. Avrum Weiss Hidden in Plain SightTeatime with Miss Liz – October 23rd | 3 PM EST Guest: Dr. Avrum Weiss Show Title: Hidden in Plain Sight: Understanding Men’s Fears of Women and How They Shape Relationships Tagline:A raw and revealing conversation about vulnerability, fear, and the courage it takes to love fully. Teatime Topic:Exploring the emotional walls men build and the hidden fears that quietly influence intimacy, connection, and communication in relationships. Dr. Weiss brings understanding, compassion, and decades of experience to a subject too often left unspoken — helping us all see relationships through a more healing lens. DescriptionDr. Av...
2025-10-231h 00
The Avrum Rosensweig ShowAVRUM ROSENSWEIG: A WISH FOR A MEANINGFUL JEWISH HOLIDAY SEASON (Audio)Gmar Chatimah Tova! Wishing you an easy fast and a holiday season filled with meaning and purpose. In this video, I share some reflections on how we can strengthen ourselves, our communities, and the world we share. I speak about raising our level of chesed (kindness), embracing a mitzvah that can become part of our lives, and finding new ways of giving that we may not have considered before. The goal is simple yet profound: to ensure that goodness outweighs evil, that light overcomes the darkness around us. If I hurt you in the past year (5785 / 2024–25), I sincerely apologize and as...
2025-10-0107 min
The Avrum Rosensweig ShowAVRUM ROSENSWEIG: A WISH FOR A MEANINGFUL JEWISH HOLIDAY SEASON (Audio/Visual)Gmar Chatimah Tova! Wishing you an easy fast and a holiday season filled with meaning and purpose. In this video, I share some reflections on how we can strengthen ourselves, our communities, and the world we share. I speak about raising our level of chesed (kindness), embracing a mitzvah that can become part of our lives, and finding new ways of giving that we may not have considered before. The goal is simple yet profound: to ensure that goodness outweighs evil, that light overcomes the darkness around us. If I hurt you in the past year (5785 / 2024–25), I sincerely apologize and as...
2025-10-0107 minThe Avrum Rosensweig ShowRemembering Yonadav: A Mother’s Emotional Journey After Her Son’s Sacrifice in Gaza (Audio)In this episode of 'The Avrum Rosensweig Show', Avrum speaks with Leora Levenstein, the mother of fallen IDF soldier Yonadav Levenstein, who was killed in northern Gaza in November 2023. Leora opens her heart about the devastating loss of her youngest child, lovingly nicknamed “the Viking” for his towering presence and red beard. She shares moving stories of a young man who devoured books and carried a passion for biblical studies, Jewish and world history, archaeology, geography, politics, economics, and philosophy. We also hear about Yonadav’s great love: his wife of just two months, Hadar, whom he met while excava...
2025-09-3059 min
The Avrum Rosensweig ShowRemembering Yonadav: A Mother’s Emotional Journey After Her Son’s Sacrifice in Gaza (Audio/Visual)In this episode of 'The Avrum Rosensweig Show', Avrum speaks with Leora Levenstein, the mother of fallen IDF soldier Yonadav Levenstein, who was killed in northern Gaza in November 2023. Leora opens her heart about the devastating loss of her youngest child, lovingly nicknamed “the Viking” for his towering presence and red beard. She shares moving stories of a young man who devoured books and carried a passion for biblical studies, Jewish and world history, archaeology, geography, politics, economics, and philosophy. We also hear about Yonadav’s great love: his wife of just two months, Hadar, whom he met while excava...
2025-09-3059 minThe Avrum Rosensweig ShowAN ISRAELI HUMANITARIAN HELPING THE PEOPLE OF GAZA: SHACHAR ZAHAVI (Audio)’m honoured to be joined by a remarkable humanitarian leader and visionary, Shachar Zahavi. Shachar lives on a Moshav near Tel Aviv with his wife, Rachel, and their two children, but his life’s work has taken him far beyond Israel’s borders. His humanitarian journey began in 1994, when, instead of setting off on the traditional post-army travels, he was moved by the horrors of the Rwandan genocide and organized relief efforts. That choice set him on a lifelong path of service. In 2001, he co-founded IsraAID, bringing together Israeli aid organizations under one umbrella. As executive director for 16 years, Shacha...
2025-09-241h 03The Avrum Rosensweig ShowAN ISRAELI HUMANITARIAN HELPING THE PEOPLE OF GAZA: SHACHAR ZAHAVI (Audio/Visual)I’m honoured to be joined by a remarkable humanitarian leader and visionary, Shachar Zahavi. Shachar lives on a Moshav near Tel Aviv with his wife, Rachel, and their two children, but his life’s work has taken him far beyond Israel’s borders. His humanitarian journey began in 1994, when, instead of setting off on the traditional post-army travels, he was moved by the horrors of the Rwandan genocide and organized relief efforts. That choice set him on a lifelong path of service. In 2001, he co-founded IsraAID, bringing together Israeli aid organizations under one umbrella. As executive director for 16 years...
2025-09-241h 03
The Avrum Rosensweig ShowPARSHA AND PROSE: TORAH PORTION NETZAVIM WITH RABBI SHLOMO GEMARA (Audio)*Welcome back to Parsha and Prose with Rabbi Shlomo Gemara. This week, we’re diving into Parshat Nitzavim, a portion that speaks directly to the essence of community, covenant, and choice. Nitzavim is Deuteronomy 29:9–30:20, followed by the Haftarah from Isaiah 61:10–63:9. Much of Parsha & Prose this week is about Rabbi Gemara's father Z'l, who passed away a couple of weeks ago at 96 years old. The Rabbi speaks beautifully about his father and shares with us some very intimate stories about his humility, love of learning Torah, and incredible relationship with his wife and family. This is well worth listening to and le...
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The Avrum Rosensweig ShowPARSHA AND PROSE: TORAH PORTION NETZAVIM WITH RABBI SHLOMO GEMARA (Audio/Visual)*Welcome back to Parsha and Prose with Rabbi Shlomo Gemara. This week, we’re diving into Parshat Nitzavim, a portion that speaks directly to the essence of community, covenant, and choice. Nitzavim is Deuteronomy 29:9–30:20, followed by the Haftarah from Isaiah 61:10–63:9. Much of Parsha & Prose this week is about Rabbi Gemara's father Z'l, who passed away a couple of weeks ago at 96 years old. The Rabbi speaks beautifully about his father and shares with us some very intimate stories about his humility, love of learning Torah, and incredible relationship with his wife and family. This is well worth listening to and le...
2025-09-191h 28The Avrum Rosensweig ShowLOVE/SEX ADDICTION TO INTROSPECTION TO BECOMING A WORLD-CLASS WRITER: SUE WILLIAM SILVERMAN (Audio)LOVE/SEX ADDICTION TO INTROSPECTION TO BECOMING A WORLD-CLASS WRITER: SUE WILLIAM SILVERMAN Let's all welcome Sue William Silverman. Sue is an award-winning memoirist, essayist, poet, and teacher whose work has continually challenged complacency and redefined what it means to write and live with courage. Her newest book, "Selected Misdemeanours: Essays at the Mercy of the Reader", is a collection of unapologetic word grenades, miniature stories that take fleeting, everyday moments and show how they ripple outward into emotional earthquakes. Whether recalling a fraught family vacation, an evening with Chippendale dancers, or a Pac-Man-and-bourbon-fueled meditation on love gone wrong...
2025-09-171h 17The Avrum Rosensweig ShowLOVE/SEX ADDICTION TO INTROSPECTION TO BECOMING A WORLD-CLASS WRITER: SUE WILLIAM SILVERMAN (Audio/Visual)LOVE/SEX ADDICTION TO INTROSPECTION TO BECOMING A WORLD-CLASS WRITER: SUE WILLIAM SILVERMAN Let's all welcome Sue William Silverman. Sue is an award-winning memoirist, essayist, poet, and teacher whose work has continually challenged complacency and redefined what it means to write and live with courage. Her newest book, "Selected Misdemeanours: Essays at the Mercy of the Reader", is a collection of unapologetic word grenades, miniature stories that take fleeting, everyday moments and show how they ripple outward into emotional earthquakes. Whether recalling a fraught family vacation, an evening with Chippendale dancers, or a Pac-Man-and-bourbon-fueled meditation on love gone wrong...
2025-09-171h 17
The Avrum Rosensweig ShowTHE POWER OF ORDINARY PEOPLE TO CREATE EXTRAORDINARY CHANGE: THE SAM DALEY-HARRIS STORY (Audio)I’m so excited to welcome my guest today, Sam Daley-Harris. For more than forty years, Sam has been showing everyday people that they have the power to make extraordinary change. Through his leadership, training, and innovative strategies, he’s helped countless individuals and organizations turn their passion into meaningful, results-driven advocacy. Sam founded RESULTS and the RESULTS Educational Fund, an international citizens’ lobby that has played a huge role in building the political will to end hunger and poverty. Thanks to the efforts of RESULTS advocates, billions of dollars have been secured for life-saving programs around the world. He als...
2025-09-1759 minThe Avrum Rosensweig ShowTHE POWER OF ORDINARY PEOPLE TO CREATE EXTRAORDINARY CHANGE: THE SAM DALEY-HARRIS STORY (Audio/Visual)I’m so excited to welcome my guest today, Sam Daley-Harris. For more than forty years, Sam has been showing everyday people that they have the power to make extraordinary change. Through his leadership, training, and innovative strategies, he’s helped countless individuals and organizations turn their passion into meaningful, results-driven advocacy. Sam founded RESULTS and the RESULTS Educational Fund, an international citizens’ lobby that has played a huge role in building the political will to end hunger and poverty. Thanks to the efforts of RESULTS advocates, billions of dollars have been secured for life-saving programs around the world. He als...
2025-09-1759 minThe Avrum Rosensweig ShowA LIFELONG COMMITMENT TO KINDNESS: RUTH MESSINGER'S ROAD FROM NY POLITICS TO INTERNATIONAL ADVOCACY (Audio)Welcome to today's episode, where we dive into inspiring stories of leadership and global change! I'm thrilled to be joined by Ruth Messinger, a lifelong New Yorker whose decades-long career has shaped social justice and public service. From serving as Manhattan Borough President (1990–1997), championing affordable housing and education, to running as the 1997 Democratic nominee for NYC Mayor, Ruth has been a trailblazer. As president of the American Jewish World Service (1998–2016), she transformed it into a global force for human rights, fighting poverty and injustice in over 30 countries. Ruth also talks about her endorsement of Democratic nominee for the mayor of N...
2025-09-0956 minThe Avrum Rosensweig ShowA LIFELONG COMMITMENT TO KINDNESS: RUTH MESSINGER'S ROAD FROM NY POLITICS TO INTERNATIONAL ADVOCACY (Audio/Visual)Welcome to today's episode, where we dive into inspiring stories of leadership and global change! I'm thrilled to be joined by Ruth Messinger, a lifelong New Yorker whose decades-long career has shaped social justice and public service. From serving as Manhattan Borough President (1990–1997), championing affordable housing and education, to running as the 1997 Democratic nominee for NYC Mayor, Ruth has been a trailblazer. As president of the American Jewish World Service (1998–2016), she transformed it into a global force for human rights, fighting poverty and injustice in over 30 countries. Ruth also talks about her endorsement of Democratic nominee for the mayor of N...
2025-09-0956 min
The Avrum Rosensweig ShowFRUM AND FREE: KEN GANGBAR'S SPIRITUAL AND CREATIVE AWAKENING (Audio)Behold the journey of Ken Gangbar, a sculptor whose hands shape stone and spirit alike. In this intimate interview, Ken unveils his heart, tracing the path he forged after October 7th, a pilgrimage into the depths of Judaism, a quest to fortify his soul as a Jew. Once a fierce activist against Apartheid in South Africa, he now strides through Toronto’s streets, a kippah crowning his head, tearing down venomous anti-Semitic flyers. In their place, he pins portraits of hostages, a quiet rebellion of hope. When the city’s decree sought to silence his defiance, Ken wove yellow ribbons into...
2025-09-031h 10
The Avrum Rosensweig ShowFRUM AND FREE: KEN GANGBAR'S SPIRITUAL AND CREATIVE AWAKENING (Audio/Visual)Behold the journey of Ken Gangbar, a sculptor whose hands shape stone and spirit alike. In this intimate interview, Ken unveils his heart, tracing the path he forged after October 7th, a pilgrimage into the depths of Judaism, a quest to fortify his soul as a Jew. Once a fierce activist against Apartheid in South Africa, he now strides through Toronto’s streets, a kippah crowning his head, tearing down venomous anti-Semitic flyers. In their place, he pins portraits of hostages, a quiet rebellion of hope. When the city’s decree sought to silence his defiance, Ken wove yellow ribbons into...
2025-09-031h 10The Avrum Rosensweig ShowNORTHERN LIGHTS, JEWISH LIFE: RICK KARP'S YUKON JOURNEY (Audio)Welcome to today’s episode, where we dive into the remarkable story of the Jewish Community of the Yukon Territory and its inspiring leader, Rick Karp. Nestled in one of the most breathtaking and magical places on Earth—the Yukon, a land of boreal forests, rugged mountains, glaciers, and rivers, where the northern lights dance across the sky and grizzly bears, moose, caribou, and wolves roam freely in a pristine wilderness—it’s said there are more bears than people. Here, at the northern edge of the world, a small but vibrant Jewish community of just 46 people thrives under the guid...
2025-08-291h 18The Avrum Rosensweig ShowNORTHERN LIGHTS, JEWISH LIFE: RICK KARP'S YUKON JOURNEY (Audio/Visual)Welcome to today’s episode, where we dive into the remarkable story of the Jewish Community of the Yukon Territory and its inspiring leader, Rick Karp. Nestled in one of the most breathtaking and magical places on Earth—the Yukon, a land of boreal forests, rugged mountains, glaciers, and rivers, where the northern lights dance across the sky and grizzly bears, moose, caribou, and wolves roam freely in a pristine wilderness—it’s said there are more bears than people. Here, at the northern edge of the world, a small but vibrant Jewish community of just 46 people thrives under the guid...
2025-08-291h 18The Avrum Rosensweig ShowYOUR ROOTS CAST A SHADOW: CAROLINE TOPPERMAN'S SEARCH FOR BELONGING (Audio)Welcome to today’s episode, where I am joined by the incredible Caroline Topperman, author of 'Your Roots Cast a Shadow: One Family’s Search Across History for Belonging'. A few years ago, Caroline and her husband embarked on an adventure to Poland, where she uncovered a profound connection to her family’s past. What began as a personal journey quickly turned into a deep dive into history, as she pieced together her family’s story through old letters and an unpublished manuscript by her grandfather, which she translated from Polish. In her book, Caroline masterfully weaves together her mixed Je...
2025-08-221h 17The Avrum Rosensweig ShowYOUR ROOTS CAST A SHADOW: CAROLINE TOPPERMAN SEARCH FOR BELONGING (Audio/Visual)Welcome to today’s episode, where I am joined by the incredible Caroline Topperman, author of 'Your Roots Cast a Shadow: One Family’s Search Across History for Belonging'. A few years ago, Caroline and her husband embarked on an adventure to Poland, where she uncovered a profound connection to her family’s past. What began as a personal journey quickly turned into a deep dive into history, as she pieced together her family’s story through old letters and an unpublished manuscript by her grandfather, which she translated from Polish. In her book, Caroline masterfully weaves together her mixed Jewish a...
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The Avrum Rosensweig ShowFrom Winnipeg to Hollywood: Arnie Zipursky’s Unbelievable Journey to TV Stardom! (MP3)Arnie Zipursky was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, into a fiercely Zionistic family. Arnie’s TV spark was ignited by a Super 8 camera bar mitzvah gift, gifted by his dad, a butcher, at his bar mitzvah. From those humble beginnings, he carved a path to becoming a powerhouse producer, crafting feature films, TV series, documentaries, and children’s programming that captivate hearts worldwide. Now, as the visionary behind the award-winning The Way Home, starring A-list Hollywood icon Andie MacDowell, Arnie continues to weave stories that resonate deeply. A proud father of three daughters—two of whom join him in his creati...
2025-08-201h 21
The Avrum Rosensweig ShowFrom Winnipeg to Hollywood: Arnie Zipursky’s Unbelievable Journey to TV Stardom! (Audio/Visual)Arnie Zipursky was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, into a fiercely Zionistic family. Arnie’s TV spark was ignited by a Super 8 camera bar mitzvah gift, gifted by his dad, a butcher, at his bar mitzvah. From those humble beginnings, he carved a path to becoming a powerhouse producer, crafting feature films, TV series, documentaries, and children’s programming that captivate hearts worldwide. Now, as the visionary behind the award-winning The Way Home, starring A-list Hollywood icon Andie MacDowell, Arnie continues to weave stories that resonate deeply. A proud father of three daughters—two of whom join him in his creati...
2025-08-201h 21
The Avrum Rosensweig ShowAn Epic ‘October 7th’ Interview with Ela Levgoren, Survivor of the Nova Musical Festival (Audio)edicated to the memory of Gili Adar, and five other friends (to be discussed in the interview) of Ela, all of whom were murdered at the Nova Music Festival, on October 7th, 2023. Welcome to a profoundly moving episode of our podcast, featuring an in-depth, nearly two-hour conversation with ELA LEVGOREN, a courageous survivor of the tragic terrorist attack at the Nova Music Festival on October 7, 2023. In this powerful and inspiring interview, Ela, a 25-year-old who embodies resilience and the strength of the Jewish soul and the human spirit, shares her remarkable story with raw honesty and heart. Ela opens...
2025-08-191h 49
The Avrum Rosensweig ShowAn Epic ‘October 7th’ Interview with Ela Levgoren, Survivor of the Nova Musical Festival (Audio/Visual)Dedicated to the memory of Gili Adar, and five other friends (to be discussed in the interview) of Ela, all of whom were murdered at the Nova Music Festival, on October 7th, 2023. Welcome to a profoundly moving episode of our podcast, featuring an in-depth, nearly two-hour conversation with ELA LEVGOREN, a courageous survivor of the tragic terrorist attack at the Nova Music Festival on October 7, 2023. In this powerful and inspiring interview, Ela, a 25-year-old who embodies resilience and the strength of the Jewish soul and the human spirit, shares her remarkable story with raw honesty and heart. Ela opens...
2025-08-191h 49
The Avrum Rosensweig ShowHENRY WOLFOND: TIFF REINSTATES 'OCTOBER 7TH' FILM AFTER ENORMOUS PRESSURE FROM JEWISH COMMUNITY (Audio)In this episode, Avrum speaks with Henry Wolfond, a prominent businessman, Jewish community leader, and dedicated advocate for Toronto’s cultural scene. Henry offers an insider’s perspective on the Toronto International Film Festival’s (TIFF) decision to reinstate 'The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue', a powerful documentary by acclaimed Canadian filmmaker Barry Avrich. The film chronicles the heroic October 7th rescue mission led by retired Israeli General Noam Tibon to save family members. Initially, TIFF removed the documentary from its lineup, citing legal and safety concerns, sparking intense debate and significant public outcry, particularly from the Jewish commun...
2025-08-1621 minThe Avrum Rosensweig ShowHENRY WOLFOND: TIFF REINSTATES 'OCTOBER 7TH' FILM AFTER ENORMOUS PRESSURE FROM JEWISH COMMUNITY (Audio/Visual)In this episode, Avrum speaks with Henry Wolfond, a prominent businessman, Jewish community leader, and dedicated advocate for Toronto’s cultural scene. Henry offers an insider’s perspective on the Toronto International Film Festival’s (TIFF) decision to reinstate 'The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue', a powerful documentary by acclaimed Canadian filmmaker Barry Avrich. The film chronicles the heroic October 7th rescue mission led by retired Israeli General Noam Tibon to save family members. Initially, TIFF removed the documentary from its lineup, citing legal and safety concerns, sparking intense debate and significant public outcry, particularly from the Jewish commun...
2025-08-1621 min
The Avrum Rosensweig ShowFrom NBA to Torah: Ethan Davidson's Eclectic Life & Torah Study (Audio)From Detroit to the Divine: Ethan Davidson’s Journey Through Song and Scripture In this episode of The Avrum Rosensweig Show, Avrum reconnects with Ethan Daniel Davidson, a Detroit-born musician and spiritual seeker whose journey blends the soulful grit of Motor City’s music scene with an ever-deepening exploration of faith and Torah. Known for his roots-inspired sound and lyrical storytelling, Ethan shares how Biblical figures like Abraham, Sarah, Moses, and Joseph inspire his art and illuminate his path. What You’ll Discover in This Episode: - How Ethan’s Detroit roots shaped his music and worldview - Why Biblical...
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The Avrum Rosensweig ShowFrom NBA to Torah: Ethan Davidson's Eclectic Life & Torah Study (Audio/Visual)From Detroit to the Divine: Ethan Davidson’s Journey Through Song and Scripture In this episode of The Avrum Rosensweig Show, Avrum reconnects with Ethan Daniel Davidson, a Detroit-born musician and spiritual seeker whose journey blends the soulful grit of Motor City’s music scene with an ever-deepening exploration of faith and Torah. Known for his roots-inspired sound and lyrical storytelling, Ethan shares how Biblical figures like Abraham, Sarah, Moses, and Joseph inspire his art and illuminate his path. What You’ll Discover in This Episode: - How Ethan’s Detroit roots shaped his music and worldview - Why Biblical...
2025-08-091h 20The Avrum Rosensweig ShowCarla Stockton: Author, 'Too Much of Nothing' (Audio)Joined by the remarkable Carla Stockton, a first-generation American boomer whose life story unfolds like a series of vivid vignettes. From her mother’s daring escape from Europe before World War II to her own liberation from a stifling marriage, Carla’s journey is a powerful meditation on survival, family, and self-discovery. Her memoir, Too Much of Nothing: Notes on Feminism, Identity, and Womanhood, is a must-read, brimming with humour, heart, and hard-won wisdom. It’s a story that resonates with anyone who’s ever felt lost, offering hope and a reminder that it’s never too late to start over...
2025-08-051h 17The Avrum Rosensweig ShowCarla Stockton: Author, 'Too Much of Nothing' (Audio/Visual)Joined by the remarkable Carla Stockton, a first-generation American boomer whose life story unfolds like a series of vivid vignettes. From her mother’s daring escape from Europe before World War II to her own liberation from a stifling marriage, Carla’s journey is a powerful meditation on survival, family, and self-discovery. Her memoir, Too Much of Nothing: Notes on Feminism, Identity, and Womanhood, is a must-read, brimming with humour, heart, and hard-won wisdom. It’s a story that resonates with anyone who’s ever felt lost, offering hope and a reminder that it’s never too late to start over...
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The Avrum Rosensweig ShowKelly O'Hearn: Author, Arcanum Series & Taro Card Reader (Audio)Have past lives shaped who we are today? Do soul contracts guide our journeys? Can Tarot cards serve as a narrative tool, unveiling profound truths and offering a path to healing? For Kelly O’Hearn, the answer is a definitive yes. As the visionary behind the acclaimed Arcanum series, O’Hearn crafts time-bending novels channelled through the ancient art of Tarot, weaving tales of love, power, freedom, spirituality, and self-discovery. Inspired by her own past-life readings and transformative personal journey, O’Hearn’s work resonates deeply, blending metaphysical insight with gripping storytelling. Her Arcanum series, often described as “Outlander meets Game of Th...
2025-08-011h 07
The Avrum Rosensweig ShowKELLY O'HEARN: TARO CARD READER & AUTHOR OF THE ARCANUM SERIES (Audio/Visual)Have past lives shaped who we are today? Do soul contracts guide our journeys? Can Tarot cards serve as a narrative tool, unveiling profound truths and offering a path to healing? For Kelly O’Hearn, the answer is a definitive yes. As the visionary behind the acclaimed Arcanum series, O’Hearn crafts time-bending novels channelled through the ancient art of Tarot, weaving tales of love, power, freedom, spirituality, and self-discovery. Inspired by her own past-life readings and transformative personal journey, O’Hearn’s work resonates deeply, blending metaphysical insight with gripping storytelling. Her Arcanum series, often described as “Outlander meets Game of Th...
2025-08-011h 07
Elevator Systems - Bowen Family Systems TheoryS3 Ep4 Adolescence with Avrum NadigelWelcome to Elevator Systems! In this episode we delve into the complexities of adolescence through the lens of Bowen family systems theory. Join hosts Dixie Vandersluys and Katie White with guest Avrum Nadigel as they explore how understanding family dynamics can illuminate the challenges and opportunities of the teenage years. Avrum Nadigel has been a marriage and family therapist for 25 years and has completed postgraduate training in Bowen family systems theory. He is the author of three book: “Learning to Commit”, “It Takes More than Love” and “Where Would you Like to Start: A Master Ther...
2025-07-2937 min
The Avrum Rosensweig ShowWho Killed Charles Dickens? A literary mystery with author Howard Kurlandski (Audio)Who Killed Charles Dickens? A literary mystery with author Howard Kurlandski This episode of 'The Avrum Rosensweig Show' dives into a thrilling blend of history, mystery, and literary intrigue! Howard Kurlandski is my guest. He is the brilliant mind behind the new historical fiction novel, 'Who Killed Charles Dickens?' Published by Pegasus Publishers, this captivating tale transports us to the gritty streets and grand palaces of 1870s London, where the legendary Charles Dickens races to finish his final novel amidst a scandalous love affair and a deadly plot threatening his life. Howard, a Toronto-based author with a rich...
2025-07-291h 04
The Avrum Rosensweig ShowWho Killed Charles Dickens? A literary mystery with author Howard Kurlandski (Audio/Visual)Who Killed Charles Dickens? A literary mystery with author Howard Kurlandski This episode of 'The Avrum Rosensweig Show' dives into a thrilling blend of history, mystery, and literary intrigue! Howard Kurlandski is my guest. He is the brilliant mind behind the new historical fiction novel, 'Who Killed Charles Dickens?' Published by Pegasus Publishers, this captivating tale transports us to the gritty streets and grand palaces of 1870s London, where the legendary Charles Dickens races to finish his final novel amidst a scandalous love affair and a deadly plot threatening his life. Howard, a Toronto-based author with a rich...
2025-07-291h 04
disruptHEREstrogen & Breast Cancer: What Every Woman Deserves to Know w/ Dr. Avrum Bluming & Dr. Carol TavrisDr. Avrum Bluming is a leading medical oncologist who’s spent over 50 years treating women with breast cancer. Dr. Carol Tavris is a social psychologist and bestselling author who’s made a career out of challenging bad science. Together, they wrote the book ‘Estrogen Matters’, and they’re on a mission to set the record straight about hormone therapy. In today's episode, Avrum and Carol join me to break down the truth about estrogen and why so many women have been misled for over 20 years. We talk about the moment everything changed for...
2025-07-2937 minThe Avrum Rosensweig ShowFrom Aliyah to Acclaim: Howard Rypp’s Theatrical Odyssey in Israel and Internationally (Audio)Howard Rypp, originally from Winnipeg, made aliyah to Israel at 33, inspired by transformative experiences in his early twenties at yeshiva, a kibbutz, and beyond. Before relocating, he founded Nephesh Theatre in Toronto. In Israel, Howard immersed himself in theatre, producing, directing, and acting in plays across the country and globally. His acclaimed one-man show, Gimple the Fool, captivated audiences in Poland, Romania, the USA, Canada, and South America. Today, Howard continues to create impactful theatre, including works responding to the events of October 7th. He is also an educator, lecturing on Jewish theatre and teaching acting at Tel Aviv...
2025-07-251h 10The Avrum Rosensweig ShowFrom Aliyah to Acclaim: Howard Rypp’s Theatrical Odyssey in Israel and Internationally (Audio/Visual)Howard Rypp, originally from Winnipeg, made aliyah to Israel at 33, inspired by transformative experiences in his early twenties at yeshiva, a kibbutz, and beyond. Before relocating, he founded Nephesh Theatre in Toronto. In Israel, Howard immersed himself in theatre, producing, directing, and acting in plays across the country and globally. His acclaimed one-man show, Gimple the Fool, captivated audiences in Poland, Romania, the USA, Canada, and South America. Today, Howard continues to create impactful theatre, including works responding to the events of October 7th. He is also an educator, lecturing on Jewish theatre and teaching acting at Tel Aviv...
2025-07-251h 09The Avrum Rosensweig ShowPARSHA & PROSE WITH RABBI SHLOMO GEMARA: MATOT & MASEI (Audio) In this vibrant episode of Parsha and Prose, Rabbi Gemara joins me from a ma'amud (bomb shelter) in Israel to explore the twin parshiot of Matot and Masei. Before delving into key themes—oaths, the 2½ tribes settling east of the Jordan, the 42 encampments of the Children of Israel, and the Levites' landless status—we discuss Rabbi Gemara's recent experiences in Israel. With infectious enthusiasm, he shares the dynamic energy he encountered in late-night restaurants and intimate shteibelech (small synagogues). Rabbi Gemara also reflects on the Israeli public's resilience amid the ongoing war in Gaza and tensions with Iran, highlighting their...
2025-07-251h 09The Avrum Rosensweig ShowPARSHA & PROSE WITH RABBI SHLOMO GEMARA: MATOT & MASEI (Audio/Visual) In this vibrant episode of Parsha and Prose, Rabbi Gemara joins me from a ma'amud (bomb shelter) in Israel to explore the twin parshiot of Matot and Masei. Before delving into key themes—oaths, the 2½ tribes settling east of the Jordan, the 42 encampments of the Children of Israel, and the Levites' landless status—we discuss Rabbi Gemara's recent experiences in Israel. With infectious enthusiasm, he shares the dynamic energy he encountered in late-night restaurants and intimate shteibelech (small synagogues). Rabbi Gemara also reflects on the Israeli public's resilience amid the ongoing war in Gaza and tensions with Iran, highlighting their...
2025-07-251h 09The Avrum Rosensweig ShowSHIFRA CORRIGAN: HEART OF ISRAEL, STORY OF CONVERSION & CONNECTION (Audio)In this episode of the show, I schmooze with Shifra Ruth Corrigan (Christa), who is a convert to Judaism. Shifra is an ebullient, articulate person who expresses with great verve her passion for becoming a Jew and the beauty of the Jewish people and Israel. We discuss, her decision to convert which she describes as simply, “coming home.” She talks about her family and friend’s response to she becoming a Jew, and how she lost many friends after October 7th. Shifra expresses her great love of the mitzvoth (commandments), her favorite being Shabbat. She also talks to me about...
2025-07-251h 15The Avrum Rosensweig ShowSHIFRA CORRIGAN: HEART OF ISRAEL, STORY OF CONVERSION & CONNECTION (Audio/Visual)In this episode of the show, I schmooze with Shifra Ruth Corrigan (Christa), who is a convert to Judaism. Shifra is an ebullient, articulate person who expresses with great verve her passion for becoming a Jew and the beauty of the Jewish people and Israel. We discuss, her decision to convert which she describes as simply, “coming home.” She talks about her family and friend’s response to she becoming a Jew, and how she lost many friends after October 7th. Shifra expresses her great love of the mitzvoth (commandments), her favorite being Shabbat. She also talks to me about...
2025-07-251h 15disruptHERThe Lie Women Believed About Hormone Therapy for 20 Years w/ Dr. Avrum Bluming & Carol TavrisDr. Avrum Bluming is a hematologist and oncologist with over 40 years of breast cancer care experience, and Carol Tavris, PhD, is a renowned social psychologist and author. Together, they co-authored Estrogen Matters, a bold and evidence-backed book that challenges everything most people and doctors think they know about estrogen, menopause, and breast cancer risk.Today, Avrum and Carol join me to uncover what every woman needs to know about hormone therapy and the three key factors that contributed to creating a global crisis in women’s healthcare.Avrum and Ca...
2025-07-1541 min
The Avrum Rosensweig ShowSAM KELLY: AUTHOR, 'HUMAN HISTORY ON DRUGS' (Audio)Sam Kelly, a history graduate from Stanford University, is on the autism spectrum and his interest and passion for history has become an almost physical compulsion. He loves to dig up forgotten and weird stories from the past and spends hours uncovering every last stubborn detail. “I’ve been obsessed with history since I was a little kid. In ele-mentary school, I’d beg my history teacher to let me take home the teacher’s edition of the textbook so I could read ahead and see the extra info they put in the margins to help teachers provide context. When my...
2025-07-081h 11
The Avrum Rosensweig ShowSAM KELLY: AUTHOR, 'HUMAN HISTORY ON DRUGS' (Audio/Visual)Sam Kelly, a history graduate from Stanford University, is on the autism spectrum and his interest and passion for history has become an almost physical compulsion. He loves to dig up forgotten and weird stories from the past and spends hours uncovering every last stubborn detail. “I’ve been obsessed with history since I was a little kid. In ele-mentary school, I’d beg my history teacher to let me take home the teacher’s edition of the textbook so I could read ahead and see the extra info they put in the margins to help teachers provide context. When my...
2025-07-081h 11
The Avrum Rosensweig ShowPARSHA & PROSE: PARSHAT CHUKAT & THE DEATH OF SIBLINGS (Audio)In this episode of Parsha & Prose, Rabbi Shlomo Gemara and I explore the Torah portion of Chukat, focusing on the red heifer, a ch'ok—a divine statute beyond human understanding. We delve into the meaning behind this enigmatic commandment and why God gives us laws that defy comprehension. Additionally, we discuss the emotional weight of losing a sibling, as seen in the passing of Miriam and Aaron, Moses' sister and brother. Could Moses' act of striking the rock—against God's command to speak to it—stem from his overwhelming grief? We invite your questions and reflections on this parsha or any...
2025-07-041h 13
The Avrum Rosensweig ShowPARSHA & PROSE: PARSHAT CHUKAT & THE DEATH OF SIBLINGS (Audio/Visual)In this episode of Parsha & Prose, Rabbi Shlomo Gemara and I explore the Torah portion of Chukat, focusing on the red heifer, a ch'ok—a divine statute beyond human understanding. We delve into the meaning behind this enigmatic commandment and why God gives us laws that defy comprehension. Additionally, we discuss the emotional weight of losing a sibling, as seen in the passing of Miriam and Aaron, Moses' sister and brother. Could Moses' act of striking the rock—against God's command to speak to it—stem from his overwhelming grief? We invite your questions and reflections on this parsha or any...
2025-07-041h 13
The Avrum Rosensweig ShowPARSHA & PROSE: TORAH PORTION KORACH THROUGH THE LENS OF WORLD HISTORY (Audio)In this poignant episode of Parsha & Prose, Rabbi Shlomo Gemara and Avrum reflect on the tragic loss of seven IDF soldiers in Gaza this week. Rabbi Gemara shares a deeply personal connection, drawing from his experiences in the Lebanon War, where he lost friends in a tank attack. He reflects on the weight of their final moments and the enduring impact of such losses. 💠 The conversation also explores the life of an educator after the school year ends, delving into the roles and responsibilities of teachers and administrators once students leave. 💠 KORACH: Additionally, Rabbi Gemara and Avrum analyze Korach’s rebell...
2025-06-271h 14
The Avrum Rosensweig ShowPARSHA & PROSE: TORAH PORTION KORACH THROUGH THE LENS OF WORLD HISTORY (Audio/Visual)In this poignant episode of Parsha & Prose, Rabbi Shlomo Gemara and Avrum reflect on the tragic loss of seven IDF soldiers in Gaza this week. Rabbi Gemara shares a deeply personal connection, drawing from his experiences in the Lebanon War, where he lost friends in a tank attack. He reflects on the weight of their final moments and the enduring impact of such losses. 💠 The conversation also explores the life of an educator after the school year ends, delving into the roles and responsibilities of teachers and administrators once students leave. 💠 KORACH: Additionally, Rabbi Gemara and Avrum analyze Korach’s rebell...
2025-06-271h 14
The Avrum Rosensweig ShowPARSHA & PROSE: BAMIDBAR & 'THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION' (Audio)Join us for an engaging episode of Parsha & Prose with Rabbi Shlomo Gemara as we explore the Torah portion of Bamidbar through the lens of the iconic 1994 film The Shawshank Redemption, directed by Frank Darabont and adapted from Stephen King’s novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption. In Bamidbar, God instructs Moses to conduct a census of the Jewish people, assessing their numbers and strength as they prepare to enter Canaan. Rabbi Gemara masterfully connects this parsha to The Shawshank Redemption, drawing parallels between the structured organization of the Israelite camp and the enduring hope of the film’s prot...
2025-05-301h 11
The Avrum Rosensweig ShowPARSHA & PROSE: BAMIDBAR & 'THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION' (Audio/Visual)Join us for an engaging episode of Parsha & Prose with Rabbi Shlomo Gemara as we explore the Torah portion of Bamidbar through the lens of the iconic 1994 film The Shawshank Redemption, directed by Frank Darabont and adapted from Stephen King’s novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption. In Bamidbar, God instructs Moses to conduct a census of the Jewish people, assessing their numbers and strength as they prepare to enter Canaan. Rabbi Gemara masterfully connects this parsha to The Shawshank Redemption, drawing parallels between the structured organization of the Israelite camp and the enduring hope of the film’s prot...
2025-05-301h 11
The ChatGPT Experiment - Simplifying Chat GPT For Curious BeginnersEp 70 - ChatGPT Is My Second Wife - A Therapist's Hybrid System With Avrum NadigelIn this episode, Cary Weston sits down with Avrum Nadigel, a seasoned marriage and family therapist, author, musician, and self-proclaimed productivity nerd from Toronto. Avrum shares how he combines analog and digital tools—particularly ChatGPT—to track, reflect, and improve both his personal and professional life. From crafting a "board of directors" in ChatGPT made up of his favorite productivity thinkers to uploading journal entries and getting tailored weekly reviews, Avrum offers a fascinating, detailed look into a highly personalized system of digital reflection and growth. His enthusiasm for combining technology with introspection shines, making for a lively and thou...
2025-05-2055 minThe Avrum Rosensweig ShowMICHAEL COREN'S PATH TO PRIESTHOOD: A STORY OF FAITH & CHANGE (AUDIO)Welcome to this episode of The Avrum Rosensweig Show, where I dive into the intersections of faith, culture, and politics with thought-provoking voices. My guest is the very prolific, Michael Coren—an acclaimed journalist, author and priest whose incisive writing and bold perspectives have sparked conversations across the globe. From his books like The Rebel Christ and Hatred: Islam’s War on Christianity to his columns tackling social justice, religious freedom, and more, Michael brings a unique blend of conviction, wit, and clarity to the table. He is a husband, a father of four, and a grandfather, and in this...
2025-05-061h 14The Avrum Rosensweig ShowMICHAEL COREN'S PATH TO PRIESTHOOD: A STORY OF FAITH & CHANGE (AUDIO/VISUAL)Welcome to this episode of The Avrum Rosensweig Show, where I dive into the intersections of faith, culture, and politics with thought-provoking voices. My guest is the very prolific, Michael Coren—an acclaimed journalist, author and priest whose incisive writing and bold perspectives have sparked conversations across the globe. From his books like The Rebel Christ and Hatred: Islam’s War on Christianity to his columns tackling social justice, religious freedom, and more, Michael brings a unique blend of conviction, wit, and clarity to the table. He is a husband, a father of four, and a grandfather, and in this...
2025-05-061h 14
The Avrum Rosensweig ShowPARSHA & PROSE: TAZRIA/METZORA THROUGH THE LENS OF 'KING LEAR' (AUDIO)Welcome to 'The Avrum Rosensweig Show', and our series, 'PARSHA & PROSE' with RABBI SHLOMO GEMARA, where we dive into the timeless wisdom of the Torah, weaving its teachings with insights from literature, culture, and human experience. In this episode, we explore the Torah portion Tazria-Metzora (Leviticus 12:1–15:33) through the lens of William Shakespeare’s King Lear. At first glance, these texts seem worlds apart—one a sacred exploration of ritual purity and affliction, the other a tragic drama of betrayal and redemption. Yet, both grapple with profound questions about human vulnerability, isolation, and the search for meaning amidst suffering. AM YISRAE...
2025-05-011h 19
The Avrum Rosensweig ShowPARSHA & PROSE: TAZRIA/METZORA THROUGH THE LENS OF 'KING LEAR' (AUDIO/VISUAL)Welcome to 'The Avrum Rosensweig Show', and our series, 'PARSHA & PROSE' with RABBI SHLOMO GEMARA, where we dive into the timeless wisdom of the Torah, weaving its teachings with insights from literature, culture, and human experience. In this episode, we explore the Torah portion Tazria-Metzora (Leviticus 12:1–15:33) through the lens of William Shakespeare’s King Lear. At first glance, these texts seem worlds apart—one a sacred exploration of ritual purity and affliction, the other a tragic drama of betrayal and redemption. Yet, both grapple with profound questions about human vulnerability, isolation, and the search for meaning amidst suffering. AM YISRAE...
2025-05-011h 19
The Avrum Rosensweig ShowTapping The Heart: How Ivana Chubbuck Transforms Actors (Audio)Welcome to 'The Avrum Rosensweig Show', where we dive deep into the art and soul of acting. Today, we’re honored to sit down with the legendary Ivana Chubbuck, a world-renowned acting teacher whose transformative Chubbuck Technique has empowered countless performers to tap into their deepest emotions and deliver unforgettable performances. From Hollywood’s biggest stars to aspiring actors, Ivana’s approach to accessing personal pain and feelings has redefined authenticity on screen and stage. Join us as we discuss Ivana's book: THE POWER OF THE ACTOR, a brilliant compendium of thoughts and reflections on working with some of the gr...
2025-04-291h 14The Avrum Rosensweig ShowTapping The Heart: How Ivana Chubbuck Transforms Actors (AUDIO/VISUAL)Welcome to 'The Avrum Rosensweig Show', where we dive deep into the art and soul of acting. Today, we’re honored to sit down with the legendary Ivana Chubbuck, a world-renowned acting teacher whose transformative Chubbuck Technique has empowered countless performers to tap into their deepest emotions and deliver unforgettable performances. From Hollywood’s biggest stars to aspiring actors, Ivana’s approach to accessing personal pain and feelings has redefined authenticity on screen and stage. Join us as we discuss Ivana's book: THE POWER OF THE ACTOR, a brilliant compendium of thoughts and reflections on working with some of the gr...
2025-04-291h 14
The Avrum Rosensweig ShowTORAH, TRUMP & LEADERSHIP: RABBI SHLOMO GEMARA (Audio)In this special, Rabbi Shlomo Gemara, Torah scholar, talks with Avrum Rosensweig about how the Torah defines leadership and the requirements of someone who represents a nation. The Rabbi speaks about President Donald Trumps commitment to the Jewish people and Israel and how that stands in the forefront of his support of him. Whether you are a supporter of President Trump or not, this interview is educational on the Torah ideas re. leadership, both for Jewish and non-Jewish leaders.
2025-04-081h 21
The Meaningful Life with Andrew G. MarshallDr. Avrum Weiss: Why Men Withdraw When Women Get AngryWhen women and men argue, women can often be more comfortable in expressing their feelings of hurt and anger.
Men can feel distressed by this strength of feeling, and may pull away emotionally. They may feel a very strong urge to occupy the ground of rationality and objectivity, which in turn leads their partner to push harder, desperately seeking emotional connection.
Dr Avrum Weiss is a US-based author and psychotherapist specialising in the internal lives of men. His writing and his work with couples help men and women understand each other more deeply and build a...
2025-02-1753 minElevator Systems - Bowen Family Systems TheoryS1Ep8 Family Diagram with Avrum Nadigel
This podcast episode discusses the family diagram which looks at the family across generations highlighting dates, facts, events, and the relationship patterns of Bowen family systems theory. Each guest will give a brief elevator pitch of this idea, along with examples, what they find important about the idea, and takeaway resources and ideas for further thinking.
Avrum Nadigel has been a marriage and family therapist for 25 years, and has completed postgraduate training in Bowen family systems theory. He is the author of three books, “Learning to Commit, “It Takes More than Love: A workbook for...
2024-10-2239 minElevator Systems - Bowen Family Systems TheoryS1Ep7 Over/Under-functioning with Avrum NadigelThis podcast episode looks at the over and under-functioning relationship pattern in Bowen family systems theory. Each guest will give a brief elevator pitch of this idea, along with examples, what they find important about the idea, and takeaway resources and ideas for
further thinking.
Avrum Nadigel has been a marriage and family therapist for 25 years, and has completed postgraduate training in Bowen family systems theory. He is the author of three books, “Learning to Commit, “It Takes More than Love: A workbook for singles and couples” cowritten Dr. Aliza Israel, and “Where Would you Like to...
2024-10-1539 min
Unsolicited PerspectivesMen's Hidden Fear of Women: A Conversation with Dr. Avrum WeissPrepare to delve deep into the psyche of modern masculinity with Bruce Anthony in "Men's Hidden Fear of Women: A Conversation with Dr. Avrum Weiss." Join us as we unpack the complex emotions that shape male-female dynamics and explore the path to emotional evolution. In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Dr. Avrum Weiss, a renowned psychologist, author, and speaker, to dissect the fears lodged in men's hearts when it comes to women. Weiss brings his expertise and insights from his latest book, "Hidden in Plain Sight: How Men's Fears of Women Shape Their Intimate Relationships," i...
2024-01-2359 min
Discover More#142. The Psychology of Men In Intimate Relationships - Dr. Avrum WeissDo men truly fear intimacy and commitment? What is the psychology of men and emotions? How to best approach dating and men?
Today’s conversation will debunk popular myths surrounding the psychology of men and how to best approach men and dating.
Dr. Avrum Weiss is an acclaimed author, speaker, psychologist, and consultant. With nearly 40 years of clinical practice and research, Avrum has published 4 academic textbooks and trained hundreds of psychotherapists. His insightful columns on Psychology Today have captivated over two million readers.
Expect to learn about men's psychology in a relationship, the role...
2023-10-161h 11The Meaningful Life with Andrew G. MarshallDr Avrum Weiss: Anxiety: Are you and your partner playing hot potato?Anxiety can be as contagious as a yawn. People who are feeling more anxious often try to get others to take some of their anxiety from them, and people who are not feeling as anxious naturally resist taking on someone else’s anxiety.
In relationships, it’s often the case that one person takes on the role of the anxious person, whilst the other feels responsible for managing their partner’s anxiety. Combine this with damagingly rigid gender roles, and you have a recipe for disconnection.
This week Andrew welcomes Dr Avrum Weiss onto the podcas...
2023-09-1149 min
HystericalEstrogen REALLY Matters! with Dr. Avrum Bluming and Dr. Carol TavrisWe’re diving head first into a necessary and energetic discussion about a topic that has stirred the medical world: hormone replacement therapy (HRT). HRT is both a medical and feminist issue and we’re creating a call to action for all women to educate ourselves in order to advocate for ourselves.As with many of the experts we’ve connected with in our menopause community, Avrum Bluming and Carol Tavris didn’t set out to be activists. These leaders were compelled by the shift in culture around treating women with symptoms of perimenopause as a result of the gro...
2023-07-091h 06The Meaningful Life with Andrew G. MarshallDr. Avrum Weiss: Why Men Withdraw When Women Get AngryWhen women and men argue, women can often be more comfortable in expressing their feelings of hurt and anger.
Men can feel distressed by this strength of feeling, and may pull away emotionally. They may feel a very strong urge to occupy the ground of rationality and objectivity, which in turn leads their partner to push harder, desperately seeking emotional connection.
Dr Avrum Weiss is a US-based author and psychotherapist specialising in the internal lives of men. His writing and his work with couples help men and women understand each other more deeply and build a...
2023-01-0952 min
The Guiding VoiceWhy are men afraid of women, and how do those fears shape their relationships? | Avrum Weiss | #TGV277Why are men afraid of women, and how do those fears shape their relationships? | Avrum Weiss | #TGV277“Man may have discovered fire, but women discovered how to play with it”~Candace Bushnell, Sex and the CityTune into #TGV277 to get clarity on the above topic. Here are the timestamp-based pointers from Avrum Weiss’s conversation with Naveen Samala0:00:00 INTRODUCTION AND CONTEXT SETTING 0:02:15 Avrum’s PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY AND THE TOP 3 THINGS THAT HELPED IN His/Her SUCCESS0:05:35 Why are men afraid of women?
2022-11-0818 min
Better Call Daddy274. Do Men Fear Women? Dr. Avrum WeissDo you talk to your partner about your relationship? Are we asking too much of our marriages? Are men afraid women will leave? Psychologist, author, and speaker Dr. Avrum Weiss says men are afraid of women and dependent on them. All men have abandonment issues. We are built to connect. We are designed to have relationships and when we don't problems occur. He's the author of four books, the most recent of which is "Hidden in Plain Sight: How Men's Fears of Women Shape Their Intimate Relationships." He has given over 100 professional presentations and is recognized nationally for his work on...
2022-10-3153 min
Karl Sterling PodcastA Conversation with Avrum Elmakis Co-founder and CEO at CLMBRJoin me for a conversation with CLMBR Co-founder and CEO, Avrum Elmakis. Avrum is a serial entrepreneur and investor with a proven track record building multiple successful businesses in dynamic and diverse markets. The common thread, throughout all his endeavors, is a desire to tackle problems and curate unique solutions in areas that he is passionate about. Avrum and his team have received numerous awards, including Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year in 2013. Inc. Magazine’s also awarded his team with recognition on the 500/5000 list of “Fastest Growing Businesses in America.” His expertise includes:
-Capital markets and strategy
-Strategic change m...
2022-07-1743 min
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast138 - Explaining what the evidence shows to offer choice to women after breast cancer, with Avrum BlumingMedical oncologist, Dr Avrum Bluming makes a welcome return to the podcast this week to re-visit the hot topic of menopause hormone therapy after breast cancer. Avrum has spent decades studying the research on the benefits and risks of HRT in women with a history of breast cancer and is passionate about giving women clear, evidence-based information that dispels myths and combats the misinformation that has unnecessarily frightened women and clinicians for over 20 years.
In discussion with Dr Louise Newson, Avrum clearly explains what his recent review of the literature reveals about the safety of HRT and th...
2022-02-0836 min
The Audio Verse Awards Nominee Showcase Podcast2021 Showcase: The White Vault: AvrumGreetings, this is Travis Vengroff, the co-creator, and producer behind The White Vault: Avrum. Avrum is a full self-contained story that takes place within the White Vault universe, which means that if you enjoy it, we’ve created more audio adventures just like it. We’re about to travel to Ukraine in the year 1648, during one of the most terrible events in Jewish history - the Cossack Uprising… Our story follows a young Jewish boy named Avrum, who must figure out what to do after his family and community vanish overnight, murdered by Cossacks. This story is historical fiction, and wh...
2021-09-1611 min
Executive Health and LifeSerial Entrepreneur, Co-Founder & CEO of CLMBR Avrum Elmakis on Innovating The Fitness IndustryWe have Avrum Elmakis, serial entrepreneur, Co-Founder, and CEO of CLMBR stopping by for a fascinating discussion on innovating the connected fitness category along with navigating business during a pandemic. CLMBR is a connected vertical climbing machine that offers a unique combination of high-intensity cardio, resistance strength training, and connected technology. CLMBR has already landed big-time investors such as Jay-Z, Pitbull, and Novak Djokovic.In today's episode, you'll hear:
Avrum’s origin story
Key lessons and insights from Avrum’s first jobs
What Avrum looks for when it comes to investing in businesses
Key ingredients to starting a successful business
The...
2021-02-0155 min
Fitt Insider64. Avrum Elmakis, CEO of CLMBRToday I'm joined by Avrum Elmakis, founder and CEO of CLMBR — a connected vertical climbing machine. I this episode, we talk about launching a company during a pandemic, introducing a new piece of equipment to the connected fitness category, why CLMBR plans to target the commercial sector in addition to at-home, and how the company landed investors like Jay-Z, Pitbull, and Novak Djokovic. More from Avrum Avrum Elmakis is the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer at CLMBR. A serial entrepreneur, Avrum has founded and sold many successful busines...
2021-01-0531 minFitt Insider64. Avrum Elmakis, CEO of CLMBRToday I'm joined by Avrum Elmakis, founder and CEO of CLMBR — a connected vertical climbing machine. I this episode, we talk about launching a company during a pandemic, introducing a new piece of equipment to the connected fitness category, why CLMBR plans to target the commercial sector in addition to at-home, and how the company landed investors like Jay-Z, Pitbull, and Novak Djokovic. More from Avrum Avrum Elmakis is the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer at CLMBR. A serial entrepreneur, Avrum has founded and sold many successful busines...
2021-01-0531 min
The Avrum Rosensweig ShowEpisode 58 - Rachel Gemara: A Nurse's Account Inside a Covid19 Ward in IsraelThese Corona Virus times are tough for all of us, some more than others. I think we all agree, our front line workers, those smack in the middle of the craziness, are to be embraced for their courage, expertise and ability to respond professionally to this unknown medical nightmare. In that light, please have a listen to this very special interview with Rachel Gemara, a nurse at Shaare Zedek hospital in Jerusalem, Israel who volunteered to work in the hospital's newly launched Covid19 ward. Listen to why she decided to step-up and her account of the last moments of...
2020-05-1700 min
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast039 - Oestrogen Matters - Dr Avrum Bluming & Dr Louise NewsonAvrum Bluming was a clinical professor of medical oncology at the University of Southern California and spent four years as a senior investigator for the National Cancer Institute. For more than two decades he has been studying the benefits and risks of hormone replacement therapy administered to women with a history of breast cancer. He is also the co-author of the book “Oestrogen Matters”.
In this podcast, Dr Newson talks to Avrum about the numerous health benefits of oestrogen in women, including reducing future risk of heart disease, osteoporosis and dementia. It is a very sobering thought that as m...
2020-03-1735 minThe Avrum Rosensweig ShowCorona Radio Brought to you by HatRadio!: A Calming VoiceThe Corona Virus. It's a thorny time isn’t it? The thing is, the entire planet, every single person in our world, is in this together. Our fears, nervousness, impatience sadness and hope are all pretty much the same. So, I produced a half hour show show called CARONA RADIO to speak to these times and hopefully share a calming voice. I offer ways and means of finding peace from within through book and poetry choices. During the show I suggest you reach out to others telephonically, through social media and in particular through KINDNESS. Ya, kindness. It's a big...
2020-03-1600 minThe Avrum Rosensweig ShowEpisode 46 - Rabbi Korobkin Interviews Avrum asking 'Why did you Leave Orthodox Judaism?'Welcome to Episode 46 of HatRadio!. I am a rabbinical son who gave up Orthodox Judaism (Frum Judaism) in my early twenties never to return to it. Many people over the years have asked me, 'why'? In this episode, Rabbi Daniel Korobkin of the orthodox BAYT synagogue (https://www.bayt.ca/) of Toronto, conducts an interview with me asking questions about my decision to leave the belief system of my father and mother. Some of the very compelling questions he ask included: What was the price I paid for leaving Frum Judaism; was I sexually abused, something that could have e...
2019-11-2900 minThe Avrum Rosensweig ShowEpisode 43 - Jeff Budd: The Most Splendid of FlowersHere I sit at my computer thinking about Episode 43 of HatRadio! with my guest, Jeff Budd......a really important show!
What to write? How to approach it?
After all Jeff went through, as a kid, the stuff we fear the most - sexual abuse from a teacher. So, I'm mulling this over and thinking, ya he did, and we talked a lot about that time in his life, but you know what, like he told me, he doesn't let that define him as a person. And I love that about Jeff because he means it, an...
2019-11-0800 minThe Avrum Rosensweig ShowEpisode 42 - Guidy Mamann: A Type-A Fellow Pursuing the ImpossibleWelcome to Episode 42 of HatRadio! with my guest, the inimitable, Guidy Mamann. The show is sponsored by Gryfe Philanthropic Solutions.
To start the showoff, I spent a few minutes speaking about the Jewish people - a sort of 'did you know'. I discussed an outward approach that Jews take to doing good in the world. Beginning the 40 second mark, you'll get some insight into the Jewish community's work with the homeless and around the globe through Ve'ahavta (Ve'ahavta.org), a local non-profit established to encourage all people to play a role in tikun olam - repairing the w...
2019-11-0100 minThe Avrum Rosensweig ShowEpisode 32 - Doctor Saul Kendal: An 83 Year-Old Dentist, a Friend & a Courageous Man!Episode 32 features Dr. Saul Kendal, an octogenarian who has been practicing dentistry for fifty-nine years. He's my dentist and when we began the interview on Tuesday, August 13th, I was partially drooling from my mouth as it had been frozen, so Saul could put a crown in my tooth. I love this man and couldn't wait to release the interview to my listeners.
Saul was born in Toronto. He was an only child. His parents were Louie and Annie. He was athletic and played basketball (a guard) for his high-school, Harbord Collegiate. Saul excelled at rebounding because he wa...
2019-08-1600 minThe Avrum Rosensweig ShowEpisode 27 Benjamin Shinewald: A Worldly Winnipeger Destined to be a Forklift DriverWelcome to Episode 27 of Hatradio! with our guest, Benjamin (Benjy) Shinewald.
A question I always ask myself when I write these blurbs is, why did I bring this particular person on Hatradio! I'm not willy-nilly about my choice of guests. Not at all! I am very particular in fact, as I want to interview folks who are articulate and can express their narrative in a cogent fashion. I delight in schmoozing with a man or woman who has a colorful past. And mostly I enjoy nice people who are thoughtful and by definition, inspiring.
All o...
2019-07-0500 minThe Avrum Rosensweig ShowEpisode 24 Avrum Rosensweig, Just Me!THIS EPISODE IS IN MEMORY OF OUR CHILDREN WHO DIED OF HIV/AIDS IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA, OR WHO BECAME ORPHANS BECAUSE OF IT. IT IS IN MEMORY OF OUR NEIGHBORS, WHO LIVED ON THE STREETS OF OUR TOWN AND DIED THERE THIS PAST WINTER. REST IN PEACE. THANK YOU FOR COMING OUR WAY!
Episode 24 of Hatradio! is a first of its kind. It is a 1-man show, Just me!.
I quite enjoyed doing this segment. I enjoyed it because it gave me the chance to talk and hear my own history and how tikun olam (re...
2019-06-1400 minThe Avrum Rosensweig ShowEpisode 21 - David Rheaume: Canada's Norman RockwellDavid Rheaume, Canada's Norman Rockwell, is a big man. The bigness i'm talking about is found in this man's spirit.
My old friend, joined me at my place on May 21. 2019 to do an interview. It was lovely to see David as it had been a while.
David and I were inextricably bound together for three years, way back in the days when I was doing a TV series with Marty called, 'The Moveable Feast'. Dave was the director. He did a brilliant job of keeping me and Marty on the straight and narrow (well sort of...
2019-05-2400 minThe Avrum Rosensweig ShowEpisode 18 Sadie Domb:The Fascinating Life of Avrum's Son's Bar Mitzvah Teacher!Somewhere, sometime, a young boy or girl sits together with their bar/bat mitzvah teacher learning the ancient art of singing the trope - the notes devised two thousand years ago to celebrate every syllable of the Torah.
The ‘day of’ arrives – the Bar/Bat mitzvah day – and the thirteen year old boy, or the twelve year old girl walks up to the open scroll, the Five books of Moses, and begins to sing. Carefully they manage the revi’i, a note that modestly ends a Torah thought. They breathe deeply to chant the pazer, a noise that curls...
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