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We Are Superman#350 - WE ARE AVI RAHMANI, A YOUNG INSPIRING RUNNER ON THE RISE AFTER DEFEATING CANCERAt a high school track meet I was working as an official this spring, a young man came up to me and commented about my ever-present Yankees cap and mentioned that his uncle had once played for the Bronx Bombers. I figured it would be some nobody, but it turned out to be Hall of Famer and Yankees legend Goose Gossage. As Avi Rahmani of Ralston Valley H.S. in Arvada, Colo., and I got to know each other, I learned about his amazing story of contracting a rare form of cancer, leading to having a kidney removed, and...2025-07-111h 54

Chopped Liver on the BeachGood night...see you soon!In this episode, Benji and Avi take advantage of the Trump Ceasefire to look back on twelve (eleven?) days of war. There's no denying it — it's been a scary couple of weeks. Benji succeeded in protecting his children — and his dogs. Avi has trust issues - and a beef with Iranian plastic surgeons. (By the way, Avi was right about the city of Tehran, but wrong about Iran as a country.) Will Trump and the world be wise enough to preserve Israel's miraculous achievements in the war? We have all the answers. Not.Send us a text 2025-06-2555 min

Chopped Liver on the BeachDown a Rabbinate HoleIn this episode Benji and Avi sit down (and then stand up when he walks in, and then sit down again after he sits down) with Rabbi Seth Farber! We find out how he is the descendent of smugglers and grand rabbis, why his face is on the dartboards of so many religious parties, and how ITIM - the NGO he founded - helps well-meaning Israelis navigate the labyrinths of the Chief Rabbinate, especially when it comes to important lifecycle events. We dive deep into (clean?) mikvah waters, and find out how he and his team at ITIM have t...2025-05-161h 41

Chopped Liver on the BeachPinch Your Scapulas!Benji and Avi spent Passover in the north of Israel, and in this episode they discuss the repairs and improvements Israel has made there, as well as the repairs and improvements they need to make to their post-Passover physiques. On the way, they dish on everything from the comeback of rudeness in American culture, to the most conscientious urologist in Israel. They're spillin' the matzoh, with no gefilters!Send us a text 2025-04-2848 min

Chopped Liver on the BeachMarch MadnessJoin Benji and Avi for a tour of what's maddening this March. High-altitude inequality, an incomplete Egyptian pantheon, Trump, Bibi - there's a lot to cover!Send us a text 2025-03-231h 08

Chopped Liver on the BeachAvi's Take & Benji's AcheIn this episode, Avi tells us what he really thinks about the Palestinians while Benji suffers in more ways than one.Send us a text 2025-01-2144 min

Chopped Liver on the BeachHate Rides Again: A Conversation with Michal Cotler-WunshIn this episode, Benji and Avi sit down with Michal Cotler-Wunsh, Israel's special envoy for combating antisemitism. We discuss Michal's childhood playing hide-and-seek with senior politicians in the Knesset, her immigration experiences, life as an MK, and Israel's long-forgotten war against color TV. Michal shares her deep insight into the post-October 7th outbreak of of global antisemitism, and how we can confront it.Send us a text 2024-12-241h 24

Chopped Liver on the BeachDays of Wine and RocketsIn this episode, Benji and Avi sat down with Alex Haruni, owner of the fabulous Dalton Winery in the north of Israel and all around great guy. We talked with Alex about wine in general, what's special about making wine in Israel, and the particular challenge of making wine in Israel when rockets are falling in your vineyards. We learned as much as we drank (a lot)!While describing his riveting and globe-spanning family history, Alex discussed the fascinating story of the crypto-Jews of Mashhad. An illuminating article on the subject, written by his aunt, can be f...2024-12-131h 09

Chopped Liver on the BeachFlying Metal Makes Strange BedfellowsIn this episode, Benji and Avi cover a lot of ground - missiles flying over Raanana (and sometimes landing there), the US elections, the replacement of Israel's defense minister, bigamy, Molotov cocktails and much more. It's another normal week in an abnormal world. Enjoy!Send us a text 2024-11-1054 min

Chopped Liver on the BeachHoliday Bonus Episode: Q&AIn the days leading up to Yom Kippur, Benji and Avi were looking for ways to avoid asking themselves the tough questions that a serious introspection would demand - and they found it! In this, our pilot Q&A episode, we answered questions sent in by listeners. From the situation in Israel to ET the extraterrestrial, we covered a lot of ground. Thanks to everyone who sent in questions. If you have questions you'd like us to address in a future Q&A, please send them in using the link below. Send us a text 2024-10-2058 min

Chopped Liver on the BeachTwo Jews, One Druze: a SchmoozeIn this episode, Benji and Avi sit down with Rabia Melchem. Rabia is an IDF reserve soldier, a successful AI and data science product engineer, a husband, a father and a Druze Israeli. The Druze have always been a dynamic and important part of Israel, and their contribution to the country has come into even sharper focus during the past year of war. Without pulling any punches, Rabia helps us understand more about the experience of the Druze community in Israel, and about his own journey from his hometown village in the north of Israel to Ramat Gan.2024-09-291h 06

Chopped Liver on the BeachThe Curious Case of the Left-Wing OptimistIn this episode Benji and Avi sit down with Daniel Sevitt, bibliophile and, well, left-wing optimist. We talk books, politics, and the private lives of dragons. The conversation is mostly civil, as you would expect from a conversation with a gentlemanly British book nut. Daniel has an incredible YouTube channel called GuiltyFeat, which you can find here. He has made more than 200 videos, including this awesome one where Daniel talks about books he got for his bar mitzvah. Send us a text 2024-09-201h 17

Chopped Liver on the BeachWho Are the People in Your Neighborhood?In this episode Benji and Avi sit down with Ohad Merlin, Middle East correspondent for the Jerusalem Post, and expert on the media landscape in the Arab world. We do a deep dive into the Muslim Brotherhood, Qatar, and the myth that Israeli tourists always steal hotel towels. Turns out we live in a pretty tough neighborhood.If you’re feeling depressed after this episode, here’s a Sesame Street blast from the past featuring Bob McGrath, the coolest person who ever lived in Teaneck, NJ. Once you go down that Sesame Street rabbit hole, enjoy...2024-09-131h 14

Chopped Liver on the BeachThe Educator Strikes BackIn this episode, Benji and Avi get the lowdown about the educational system from the best high school teacher in Raanana, the one and only Rebecca Perlin Sadinoff! Like most high-school teachers in Israel, Rebecca is on strike (so she couldn’t tell us she was busy). Rebecca explains what’s wrong with children’s education in Israel – but also what’s right with it. We all agree the kids are great – but how? We go into the belly of the beast to understand the current strike, what helicopters and skateboards have to do with school, and much more.Send us 2024-09-061h 15

Chopped Liver on the BeachLife and Loss: A Sister's JourneyIn this episode, Benji and Avi had the privilege of sitting down with Raanana’s own Eli Ziering. Eli's brother, Aryeh Ziering of blessed memory, was killed in action on October 7th near Kibbutz Zikim in Israel's South. Aryeh was a major in the IDF's elite Oketz unit, and an all-around wonderful person whom we knew and loved. Eli wanted to share what her experience of becoming a bereaved sibling has been like. The grief, the pain, and even finding the humor through it all.It's a poignant perspective that is all her own and we’re sure...2024-08-301h 21

Chopped Liver on the BeachThe Old Bag Tells a Tale of LoveIn this episode, Benji takes us on a journey to Italy – where he is a mini-celebrity! – to uncover some family secrets from World War II. He is helped by a motley crew of wonderful Italians who are as dedicated to uncovering the truth as he is. Spoiler alert:For the Italian speakers out there, here is one of the TV news segments that aired in 2021, and here is one of the articles published after Benji's trip.Send us a text 2024-08-231h 14

Chopped Liver on the BeachCut from the Same StoneThis week, Benji and Avi enter the mysterious and fascinating world of international diamond dealing. They sit down with Elliot and Dov Tannenbaum, the father and son team that runs Leo Schachter Diamonds, one of the world's largest diamond manufacturers. We cover a lot of ground here: the history, the characters, the secrets of the trade, and the unique challenges ahead. We also find out why Benji once spent a week peering into a shower drain. - For a taste of 47th Street in the late 1980s check out the hamish documentary, "Dealers among Dealers."2024-08-021h 15

Chopped Liver on the BeachCousin Moishy's RevengeA few episodes ago (episode 3), Benji and Avi discussed the thorny topic Haredim not serving in the IDF. During their discussion, Benji told a few not-too-flattering stories about Moishy, one of his Haredi cousins.Now we get to hear from Moishy about what's really going on today in the Haredi community. The introduction is in English, but the conversation with Moishy is in Hebrew.Please note that at minute 1:13 there's an English recap of the conversation for our our English-speaking audience. Avi insisted on doing this while Benji was adamantly against it! He c...2024-07-261h 27

Chopped Liver on the BeachThe Kids Are Low-key AlrightTurns out Benji and Avi don't speak English. Or at least not modern-day SoFlo dialect. In this episode, Benji and Avi sit down with their youngest guests yet, Eliana and Aly, who took an hour out of their Israel summer program to try to explain to two very slow learners what it's like to be a teenager navigating social media and the modern world.Send us a text 2024-07-1958 min

Chopped Liver on the BeachDoctor MoonlightThere are only a handful of pediatric oncology bone marrow transplant specialists in Israel, and our guest, Dr. Aviva Krauss, is one of them. She's skilled, brilliant, caring, and passionate about saving children's lives. She's also at the breaking point. Join us as we shine a light on what can only be described as a scandal. A medical system that punishes you if you happen to be among the best of the best.Fear not, there's humor here, but also a call to action. Something's got to change.Send us a text 2024-07-111h 01

Chopped Liver on the BeachWalking on WaterWhat’s it like establishing a first-of-its-kind water park in the Holy Land? What’s it like dreaming a big dream and making it happen – on the mean shores of Tiberias? Which city has the rudest Israelis? Which tourists are the most polite? In this episode Benji and Avi sit down with the man behind Aqua Kef, Ami Ohayon, a French oleh who rolled up his sleeves and got his hands dirty (well, clean actually) to provide a first-class inflatable water park experience to Israelis and tourists of all stripes. Thanks to Ami for sharing his journey with us! And...2024-07-0556 min

Chopped Liver on the BeachUncle Shmuel Wants You!Benji and Avi discuss the thorny issue of army service as it relates to Israel's Haredi community. Send us a text 2024-06-2753 min

Chopped Liver on the BeachOur kids are fightingBenji and Avi are both fathers of combat soldiers in the IDF who have been on active duty during the war. In this episode, they discuss the pride and the fear that have characterized the past months - and the humor in between. Send us a text 2024-06-2150 min

Chopped Liver on the BeachMoving to Israel - what were we thinking?In this, their world premier episode, Benji and Avi, two middle-aged American guys living in Israel, discuss what moving to Israel has been like. There are insights in this episode that will literally change your life - probably for the worse. This episode was recorded on June 8, 2024. Send us a text 2024-06-201h 03

Ignite The Most Heart-Pounding Full Audiobook Today!Hell Followed with Us by Andrew Joseph WhitePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/553686to listen full audiobooks. Title: Hell Followed with Us Author: Andrew Joseph White Narrator: Shaan Dasani, Avi Roque, Graham Halstead Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 47 minutes Release date: June 7, 2022 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.89 of Total 9 Ratings of Narrator: 4.17 of Total 6 Genres: Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Paranormal Publisher's Summary: INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A furious, queer debut novel about embracing the monster within and unleashing its power against your oppressors. 'A long, sustained scream to the various strains of anti-transgender legislation multiplying around the world like, well, a virus.' —The New York Times Sixteen-year-old trans bo...2022-06-0710h 47

Get Top Full Audiobooks in Teen & YA, Sci-Fi, Fantasy & ParanormalHell Followed with Us by Andrew Joseph WhitePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/553686to listen full audiobooks. Title: Hell Followed with Us Author: Andrew Joseph White Narrator: Shaan Dasani, Avi Roque, Graham Halstead Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 47 minutes Release date: June 7, 2022 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.89 of Total 9 Ratings of Narrator: 4.17 of Total 6 Genres: Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Paranormal Publisher's Summary: INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A furious, queer debut novel about embracing the monster within and unleashing its power against your oppressors. 'A long, sustained scream to the various strains of anti-transgender legislation multiplying around the world like, well, a virus.' —The New York Times Sixteen-year-old trans bo...2022-06-0710h 47

Get Top Full Audiobooks in Teen & YA, Sci-Fi, Fantasy & ParanormalHell Followed with Us by Andrew Joseph WhitePlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/553686 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Hell Followed with Us Author: Andrew Joseph White Narrator: Shaan Dasani, Avi Roque, Graham Halstead Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 47 minutes Release date: June 7, 2022 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.89 of Total 9 Ratings of Narrator: 4.17 of Total 6 Genres: Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Paranormal Publisher's Summary: INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A furious, queer debut novel about embracing the monster within and unleashing its power against your oppressors. 'A long, sustained scream to the various strains of anti-transgender legislation multiplying around the world like, well, a virus.' —The New York Times Sixteen-year-old tr...2022-06-0710 min

Access Unmissable Full Audiobooks in Teen & YA, Fairy Tales & FolkloreHell Followed with Us by Andrew Joseph WhitePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/553686to listen full audiobooks. Title: Hell Followed with Us Author: Andrew Joseph White Narrator: Shaan Dasani, Avi Roque, Graham Halstead Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 47 minutes Release date: June 7, 2022 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.89 of Total 9 Ratings of Narrator: 4.17 of Total 6 Genres: Fairy Tales & Folklore Publisher's Summary: INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A furious, queer debut novel about embracing the monster within and unleashing its power against your oppressors. 'A long, sustained scream to the various strains of anti-transgender legislation multiplying around the world like, well, a virus.' —The New York Times Sixteen-year-old trans bo...2022-06-0710h 47

Grab the Top Full Audiobooks in Teen & YA, LGBTQ+Hell Followed with Us by Andrew Joseph WhitePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/553686to listen full audiobooks. Title: Hell Followed with Us Author: Andrew Joseph White Narrator: Shaan Dasani, Avi Roque, Graham Halstead Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 47 minutes Release date: June 7, 2022 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.89 of Total 9 Ratings of Narrator: 4.17 of Total 6 Genres: LGBTQ+ Publisher's Summary: INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A furious, queer debut novel about embracing the monster within and unleashing its power against your oppressors. 'A long, sustained scream to the various strains of anti-transgender legislation multiplying around the world like, well, a virus.' —The New York Times Sixteen-year-old trans boy Benji is...2022-06-0710h 47

MSC Year 6 podcastTerm 1 - Week 5This weeks podcast is presented by: Avi, Benji, Leora and Ethan 2020-02-2708 min

FAN, el programaFAN 20.12.19 - Hernán Panessi y Gino CingolaniEntrevistas con Benji Gregory, Brian Tanner de Alf, Mauro Albarracin de Les Amateurs y Susie Lewis, co-creadora de Daria. Además ¡nos visitó Avi Nash, protagonista de The Walking Dead!2019-12-243h 05

Hollywood 2.0Benji Rogers, CEO/founder of Pledgemusic.com-direct-to-fan music businessMy guest is Benji Rogers, CEO/founder of Pledgemusic.com, a platform that bridges the gap between musicians and their fans. Check out http://www.pledgemusic.com/ Wikipedia: PledgeMusic has successfully helped fund a number of artists' projects, with more than 82% of projects launched on the site successfully reaching their fundraising target.[2] Some of these artists include: Alien Ant Farm Archive Ben Folds Five Brigade Bruce Foxton [3][4] Charlie Simpson Daniel Bedingfield [5] Dave McPherson David Wax Museum Duke Special[6][7] The Defiled Earthtone9 Emmy the Great Esthero Flotsam and Jetsam[8] FM[9] For a Minor Reflection Funeral for a Friend Gang of Four[10] ...2013-05-3100 min