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Chief Rabbi Warren GoldsteinCourage and Unity in a Time of Pain - Yom HaZikaron, 29 April 2025On Yom HaZikaron, Chief Rabbi Dr. Warren Goldstein delivered a powerful address at the South African Zionist Federation ceremony in Johannesburg, paying tribute to Israel’s fallen soldiers, victims of terror, and the extraordinary courage of the Israeli people. With heartfelt words, he reminds us: “Hazak ve’ematz” — be strong and courageous. These ancient words are the foundation of Jewish survival, strength, and dignity. We mourn. We stand in awe. And we recommit ourselves to the cause of unity, justice, and unwavering support for the Jewish people and the State of Israel. Listen. Remember. Stand together.2025-05-0609 minChief Rabbi Warren GoldsteinRespect isn’t Polite — it’s Spiritual | Parsha with the ChiefSpeech flows from the soul. The urge to speak negatively about others often comes from a need to feel superior. That’s why the real battle isn’t against words – it’s against ego. Pirkei Avot offers a counter-force that can change your life. In exploring this, in the context of this week’s parsha - Tazria-Metzora - Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein explains why Pirkei Avot — the foundational book of Jewish ethics — doesn’t even mention focus on the halachic prohibitions of gossip and verbal harm. Instead, it takes us to the root of the issue: the character traits...2025-05-0520 minChief Rabbi Warren GoldsteinNow is the time to reset the South Africa/ Israel relationshipAt the Israeli Embassy in Pretoria, during the Yom Hazikaron service, honouring the victims of terror and the brave IDF soldiers who gave their lives in defence of Israel, Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein called for a reset in relations between South Africa and Israel. This is not only a Jewish story. In his remarks, the Chief Rabbi calls for moral clarity and courage — drawing a direct link between the war Israel faces and the jihadi terror sweeping across Africa. He calls for a reset in the relationship between Israel and South Africa, and for un...2025-05-0513 minChief Rabbi Warren GoldsteinThe art of empathy - Parshat SheminiSilence is not absence. It’s presence without intrusion. Comfort without explanation. Sometimes, the kindest thing we can do—is nothing at all. Why does the Torah emphasize Aharon’s silence after the tragic death of his sons, Nadav and Avihu? In this moving Parsha reflection, Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein explores the profound spiritual and emotional power of silence—what it means to hold space for pain, to lead with restraint, and to offer comfort through presence rather than words. Drawing on Pirkei Avot, the Ba’al HaTurim, and insights from the Midrash, t...2025-04-2421 minChief Rabbi Warren GoldsteinTrump’s South Africa MistakeThe Trump Administration’s policy to focus on white-Afrikaners by offering them refugee status in the United States, now supported by a bill just introduced into Congress, falls into the same trap as the ANC does—understanding South Africa as a conflict between black and white. Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein explains why framing South Africa’s problems as a black-vs-white conflict is not only inaccurate, but deeply damaging. Yes, white farmers face real threats. But black farmers do too. In fact, black South Africans suffer most from the government’s failures – from land expropriation without title, to st...2025-04-0607 minChief Rabbi Warren GoldsteinParsha with the Chief: Vayikra - Why We PrayWhy do we pray? God already knows our needs so why do we need to ask? In this talk, Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein explores this week’s parsha, Vayikra, through the lens of Pirkei Avot — uncovering the structure, tension, and transformative purpose of prayer. Prayer is not for God. It is a gift from God — for us. Through a deep dive into the Mishnah, the Amidah, and Jewish thought, the Chief shares why our tefillah must contain both form and spirit, structure and soul. He explains how prayer doesn’t aim to chang...2025-04-0519 minChief Rabbi Warren GoldsteinParsha with the Chief: Pekudei – The Power of ActionJudaism is a system grounded not only in vision and ideas, but in action. As we study Parshat Pekudei, we return once again to the Mishkan—the portable sanctuary that stood at the heart of Jewish life in the desert. The Torah dedicates extensive space not only to its design, but to its actual construction. Why such repetition? Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein draws on the timeless wisdom of Pirkei Avot to uncover a profound truth: in Judaism, it is not enough to think or speak—we must act. The repetition is not excess; it is emph...2025-03-2717 minChief Rabbi Warren GoldsteinChristians beheaded in Africa: The world must act nowThe recent beheadings of 70 Christians in a church in the DRC is not an isolated incident. There is a continent wide war being waged by Jihadists against Christians in Africa. Each year, thousands of Christians are murdered, raped, kidnapped and beheaded for their faith, burned inside in their churches across the continent. The world stays silent. The media ignores it. Governments look away. Even Christian leaders fail to act. Why? Why is no one speaking out? In this urgent message, Chief Rabbi Goldstein makes a direct call to all to get involved. The time for...2025-03-0307 minChief Rabbi Warren GoldsteinNew Counter Terror Task Force announced by Chief RabbiChief Rabbi Goldstein announces a new Counter Terror Task Force that will be coming to South Africa to assist with the investigation into the recent attack with an explosive device on a Cape Town Jewish community center. In it the Chief Rabbi outlines the proactive steps being taken to ensure the safety of Jewish life in South Africa and beyond. 🔍 Key Highlights: ▪️The terror attack in Cape Town and its connection to a global pattern of terror attacks against Jewish communities. ▪️Formation of a world-class counter-terrorism task force, including: ▫️Andre Pienaar...2025-01-1303 minChief Rabbi Warren GoldsteinTerror attack in Cape Town: Chief Rabbi’s responseOn December 5th, an explosive device was thrown at the Jewish Community Center in Cape Town, South Africa, in an attempted terror attack. Thank G-d, it did not detonate, but the intent was clear: to cause harm and incite fear. In this video, Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein delivers a powerful response, addressing the global rise in anti-Semitism, the need for leadership in South Africa, and the resilience of the Jewish community. Watch to learn: • How global stigmatization of Jews contributes to terrorism. • Why silence from political leaders is unacceptable. • The Chief Rabbi’...2024-12-1106 min
Where Do Gays Retire PodcastTwo Countries, One Community: LGBTQ+ Retirement Insights from Spain and Portugal with Bruce Joffe and Russ WarrenThis episode of the Where Do Gays Retire Podcast features an insightful discussion comparing retirement options in Spain and Portugal, focusing on the towns of Olvera and Elvas Vila Buim. Hosts Mark Goldstein, Bruce Joffe, and Russ Warren explore various aspects of living in these regions, including the friendly LGBTQ+ environment, cost of living, healthcare, and the vibrant local culture. They emphasize the importance of doing thorough research before making a move, highlighting the unique visa requirements and residency processes in both countries. Listeners will gain valuable insights into the lifestyle differences, climate, and community dynamics that make each...2024-12-041h 29Chief Rabbi Warren GoldsteinChief Rabbi's prayer at the Union Buildings for the President's inauguration 19 June 2024A recording of the prayer delivered by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein at the inauguration of President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on 19 June 2024. Chief Rabbi Goldstein was among four other national religious leaders, representing the country’s major faith communities, delivering prayers at the ceremony. The inauguration followed the national elections held on 29 May 2024, and the National Assembly elections on June14 2024 appointing President Ramaphosa as the head of a new Government of National Unity.2024-07-0404 minChief Rabbi Warren GoldsteinWhat's next for SA? With Dr Frans Cronje, on elections 2024 and beyond (Dated May 16, 2024)On the eve of South Africa’s national elections, Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein had an in-depth conversation with renowned political analyst, Dr Frans Cronje – whose cutting-edge thinktank, the Social Research Foundation, has been running a daily tracking poll that is the go-to place for much of the country’s election analysis. Find out everything you need to know about the elections – the different possible and probable outcomes, coalition options, and what we can expect moving forward into the future. Gain a deeper understanding of the country’s current trajectory and future outlook, including the various socio-economic challenges...2024-07-041h 20Chief Rabbi Warren GoldsteinPut the UN/ICJ on trial, not Israel (Dated Jan 10, 2024)The United Nations and its institutions have a credibility they do not deserve, and have become a threat to freedom and democracy in the world. Israel’s case before the UN’s International Court of Justice, brought by South Africa, should be used to expose this fact and begin the process of placing clear boundaries on the UN. The UN’s gross bias against Israel places it in breach of the agreements signed at the establishment of the Jewish state to accept the authority of the ICJ to adjudicate its actions. Now, I believe, is the time to wal...2024-07-0412 minChief Rabbi Warren GoldsteinRepent for sins against Israel, Chief Rabbi tells Pope Francis (Dated Dec 19, 2023)In a widely reported conversation with Israel’s President Isaac Herzog, the head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, chastised Israel’s war on Hamas saying it is “forbidden to respond to terror with terror". In comparing Israel’s just war of self-defense to the barbarism of Hamas, Pope Francis repeats the sins of Pope Pius the XII, from the Nazi era, of surreptitiously supporting the forces of evil who seek to annihilate the Jewish people. And betrays his fiduciary duty as the head of the Catholic Church to protect Christians throughout the world from the same...2024-07-0408 minChief Rabbi Warren GoldsteinSouth Africa’s genocide charge against Israel to the ICJ promotes global antisemitism (Dated Nov 29, 2023)Chief Rabbi Goldstein exposes the defamatory lies of the SA President in referring Israel to the International Criminal Court on charges of genocide. This libel threatens the Jewish State, and Jews around the world. Discover the strict legal and ethical standards upheld by the Israel Defense Forces, debunking allegations of war crimes and genocide. Learn how these false accusations against Israel serve to dehumanize and stigmatize Jews, leading to a surge in anti-Semitism on a global scale, and how, when Israel is demonized, Jews around the world become targets for discrimination and persecution. ...2024-07-0421 minChief Rabbi Warren GoldsteinResponse to SA President re war in Israel (Dated Oct 15, 2023)In a sweeping address, Chief Rabbi Goldstein confronts what the Israel-Hamas conflict is really about – Iran’s plans to destroy Israel and spread global jihad. Pinpointing how the South African government and those marching against Israel in the world’s capitals are Iran’s “useful idiots”, he addresses multiple issues ranging from jihadi terror in Africa to the ANC’s betrayal of biblical and basic moral values. Chief Rabbi Goldstein also explains how the baseless accusations of colonialism, apartheid and genocide levelled against the Jewish state are the latest in a long line of nefarious, anti-Semitic conspiracy theories, a 21...2024-07-0424 min
Israel: State of a Nation with Eylon LevyPlaying Advocate For the Devil | Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein on South Africa and that case at the ICJSend us a textSouth Africa's Chief Rabbi, Rabbi Dr. Warren Goldstein joins Eylon Levy for a riveting conversation about the battle of civilizations, African Islamic Jihad, the petrodollar's corrupting influence, and the moral clarity required to confront this moment in history. An expert in human rights and international law, Rabbi Goldstein is uniquely situated, both in circumstance and in expertise, to unpack the case at the International Court of Justice and explore what it means to be a Jew in the diaspora right now.Join our mailing list at www.stateofanationpodcast.c...2024-02-2739 min
Immerse Yourself in Stories Through Sound With Full AudiobookShabbat. A Day to Create Yourself: Building Character, Shaping Perspectives and Finding Happiness Through Shabbat Audiobook by Rabbi Dr Warren GoldsteinListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 677825
Title: Shabbat. A Day to Create Yourself: Building Character, Shaping Perspectives and Finding Happiness Through Shabbat
Author: Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein
Narrator: Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein
Format: Unabridged
Length: 04:19:48
Language: English
Release date: 03-01-23
Publisher: Findaway Voices
Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Judaism
Summary:
From Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein the creator of the international Shabbat Project comes a book that tells the story of Shabbat in a way that has never been told before and a call to return Shabbat to the center of Jewish life. Published as...2023-03-014h 19Chief Rabbi Warren GoldsteinOur Search For Meaning | Rosh Hashana 57825781 has been a year filled with real and unique challenges for all of us. Like all challenges; these ones are pregnant with opportunity. On the eve of Rosh Hashana 5782, I’ve recorded this essay for you that outlines what I believe is the greatest opportunity for us all. Writing it has given me a lot of clarity, direction and hope. I hope that hearing it will do the same for you. Wishing you and yours, and our entire blessed community, a shana tova umetuka, a goo...2021-08-3129 minChief Rabbi Warren GoldsteinShavuot: How do we know the Torah is true? In conversation with Rabbi Lawrence KelemenChief Rabbi Warren Goldstein chats to world-renowned speaker, thinker and author of ‘Permission to Believe’, Rabbi Lawrence Kelemen.2021-05-1145 min
Talkline With Zev Brenner Podcast on The Talkline NetworkTalkline With Zev Brenner with South African Chief Rabbi Dr. Warren GoldsteinSouth African Chief Rabbi Dr. Warren Goldstein and Founder of the Shabbat Project on Talkline With Zev Brenner discusses the challenges facing the South African Jewish Community. Traditional & Zionist of Lithuanian descent and living with a Government that's Anti-Israel is among the issues South African Jews face. Rabbi Goldstein is known as a crime fighter and has also launched a new family podcast. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https...2021-03-2526 minChief Rabbi Warren GoldsteinPurim, prophecy and the dawn of a new era with Rabbi Akiva TatzChief Rabbi Goldstein and Rabbi Tatz discuss key ideas on Purim and important lessons that we can take out of the Megillah for the challenging times we are living through2021-02-2442 minChief Rabbi Warren GoldsteinGoldstein family parsha podcast | MishpatimEvery Sunday night, Gina and I sit down with our children to learn the weekly Torah portion together. Our focus is exploring the big picture. We do this by sharing, debating, arguing as a family, and – most importantly – by listening to each other and making space for every question and opinion around the table. It’s one of the highlights of our week and we thought it would be great to share.2021-02-1123 minChief Rabbi Warren GoldsteinGoldstein family parsha podcast | YitroYour Feedback please Every Sunday night, Gina and I sit down with our children to learn the weekly Torah portion together. Our focus is exploring the big picture. We do this by sharing, debating, arguing as a family, and – most importantly – by listening to each other and making space for every question and opinion around the table. It’s one of the highlights of our week and we thought it would be great to share. We have created this pilot for a podcast and would love to know what you think. Is it somethin...2021-02-0427 minChief Rabbi Warren GoldsteinChief Rabbi Warren Goldstein shlita gathers gedolim to be maspid HaRav Dovid Feinstein zt"lHere are incredible words of chizuk and inspiration from, HaGaon HaRav Shmuel Kamenetsky shlita, HaGaon HaRav Dovid Cohen shlita, HaGaon HaRav Sholom Kamenetsky shlita, as well as Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein shlita and ArtScroll President Rabbi Gedaliah Zlotowitz shlita. Listen together with others and t’nu kavod laTorah.2020-11-191h 13Chief Rabbi Warren GoldsteinPartnership | Chief Rabbi Goldstein with Adrian Gore2019-10-1037 min
Jews You Should KnowThe South African Chief Rabbi and Shabbat Project Founder: A Conversation with Warren GoldsteinABOUT THIS EPISODE Rabbi Warren Goldstein was both the youngest and first native-born ever elected as Chief Rabbi of South Africa. In the thirteen years since assuming that post, he has engaged at every level of South African Jewish and civic society. His crowning achievement perhaps has been the Shabbos (or Shabbat) Project; what began as an initiative to encourage South Africans to observe one Shabbat all together on a single Friday-Saturday, has mushroomed into a global grassroots movement spanning over 1,300 in 95 countries and 10 languages. In this interview, Rabbi Goldstein discusses the Shabbat Project, of...2017-10-1628 min
Rich As A KingWhat Do Warren Buffett and Susan Polgar Have in Common – Rich As A King Episode 141What tactics do Warren Buffett and Susan Polgar use when making investing decisions and playing chess? How can an investing tactic be applied to chess, or vice versa? Discover why Warren Buffett says you should invest within your circle of competence and how building a “moat” protects your chess pieces and also the stocks in which you invest.2017-07-1105 min
Avot 101Above and beyondAbove and beyond by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2802 minAvot 101Balanced livingBalanced living by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2801 minAvot 101Justice, truth and peaceJustice, truth and peace by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2802 minAvot 101Core valuesCore values by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2802 minAvot 101Asking the right questionsAsking the right questions by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2802 minAvot 101Chapter 1, Mishna 18Chapter 1, Mishna 18 by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2800 minAvot 101To add or not to addTo add or not to add by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2801 minAvot 101More is lessMore is less by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2801 minAvot 101Louder than wordsLouder than words by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2801 minAvot 101When silence is the best responseWhen silence is the best response by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2801 minAvot 101Enjoying the silenceEnjoying the silence by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2802 minAvot 101The space betweenThe space between by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2802 minAvot 101Chapter 1, Mishna 17Chapter 1, Mishna 17 by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2800 minAvot 101Clearing the confusionClearing the confusion by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2802 minAvot 101God is in the detailGod is in the detail by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2802 minAvot 101Seek legal adviceSeek legal advice by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2803 minAvot 101Chapter 1, Mishna 16Chapter 1, Mishna 16 by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2800 minAvot 101The world is a mirrorThe world is a mirror by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2801 minAvot 101More than wordsMore than words by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2802 minAvot 101Put on a happy facePut on a happy face by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2802 minAvot 101UnderstatedUnderstated by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2801 minAvot 101Talk a small gameTalk a small game by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2801 minAvot 101A sense of urgencyA sense of urgency by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2801 minAvot 101New and necessaryNew and necessary by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2802 minAvot 101Urgent vs importantUrgent vs important by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2802 minAvot 101ImmovableImmovable by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2802 minAvot 101Chapter 1, Mishna 15Chapter 1, Mishna 15 by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2800 minAvot 101A sense of urgencyA sense of urgency by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2802 minAvot 101Sharing the lightSharing the light by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2802 minAvot 101Inspiration comes from withinInspiration comes from within by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2802 minAvot 101Taking ownershipTaking ownership by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2802 minAvot 101Chapter 1, Mishna 14Chapter 1, Mishna 14 by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2800 minAvot 101Keep on walkingKeep on walking by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2802 minAvot 101Extraordinary measuresExtraordinary measures by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2802 minAvot 101In search of fameIn search of fame by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2702 minAvot 101Chapter 1, Mishna 13Chapter 1, Mishna 13 by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2700 minAvot 101In harmony with HashemIn harmony with Hashem by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2702 minAvot 101Generosity of spiritGenerosity of spirit by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2703 minAvot 101Conquering conflictConquering conflict by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2702 minAvot 101Peace in actionPeace in action by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2702 minAvot 101In pursuit of peaceIn pursuit of peace by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2702 minAvot 101Chapter 1, Mishna 12Chapter 1, Mishna 12 by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2700 minAvot 101Nothing but the truthNothing but the truth by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2702 minAvot 101Clarity amid confusionClarity amid confusion by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2702 minAvot 101Communicate with careCommunicate with care by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2702 minAvot 101Chapter 1, Mishna 11Chapter 1, Mishna 11 by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2700 minAvot 101Free and independentFree and independent by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2701 minAvot 101Keep your distanceKeep your distance by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2702 minAvot 101Servant leadershipServant leadership by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2702 minAvot 101Spiritual workSpiritual work by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2702 minAvot 101Work is its own rewardWork is its own reward by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2702 minAvot 101Working-class heroWorking-class hero by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2702 minAvot 101Chapter 1, Mishna 10Chapter 1, Mishna 10 by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2700 minAvot 101OverviewOverview by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2601 minAvot 101In search of truthIn search of truth by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2601 minAvot 101Cross-purposeCross-purpose by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2601 minAvot 101Chapter 1, Mishna 9Chapter 1, Mishna 9 by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2600 minAvot 101Returning to a state of innocenceReturning to a state of innocence by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2602 minAvot 101Judges onlyJudges only by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2602 minAvot 101Grabbing injustice by the tailGrabbing injustice by the tail by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2602 minAvot 101Without prejudiceWithout prejudice by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2602 minAvot 101Far and wideFar and wide by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2602 minAvot 101Chapter 1, Mishna 8Chapter 1, Mishna 8 by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2600 minAvot 101JusticeJustice by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2501 minAvot 101This too will passThis too will pass by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2501 minAvot 101Silent approvalSilent approval by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2202 minAvot 101The bystander effectThe bystander effect by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2203 minAvot 101Don't hide in a havenDon't hide in a haven by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2201 minAvot 101Good fencesGood fences by Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein2016-07-2202 min