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THE MOSSAD FILES with Dan RavivTHE MOSSAD FILES with Dan RavivTrump in Arabia -- Israel and Netanyahu Isolated? : Nimrod Novik, Strategist in Tel AvivDan comments on three highlights from President Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates: his respectful meeting with Syria's president, who used to be labeled a terrorist; Trump saying Iran has a limited time to agree to block any nuclear bomb program; and his accepting that Saudi Arabia won't join the Abraham Accords and open relations with Israel at this time.Dan then brings Nimrod Novik into the conversation from his home in Tel Aviv. Novik is a longtime senior advisor to the late Prime Minister Shimon Peres. He is the Israel Fellow...2025-05-1530 minSales and Enablement, The PodcastSales and Enablement, The PodcastEpisode 38, Aviv BergmanThis week Aviv Bergman joins Crystal and Dan on the pod Aviv is the CEO and co-founder of Gluework and in this episode a few of the topics we discuss are: 👉Real-Time Process Monitoring 👉Enablement and Process Adoption 👉 The Art and Science of Sales 👉 The Importance of Processes Sit back and enjoy the episode, our 38th  2023-08-1635 minתל אביב 360 – אוניברסיטת תל אביב: ערוץ הפודקסטיםתל אביב 360 – אוניברסיטת תל אביב: ערוץ הפודקסטיםLessons from Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz, with Coller’s Dean Prof. Dan Amiram and Ido Aharoni AronoffYnon Kreiz, Chairman and CEO of Mattel Inc. and TAU’s Coller graduate, shares his experience and insights in front of a full house of students, faculty and business leaders in Tel Aviv. The conference was held as part of Eli Hurvitz Institute of Strategic Management’s events at Coller School of Management. Mattel is present in 35 countries and its products are sold in more than 150 countries. It is the world's second largest toy maker in terms of revenue, after The Lego Group. Two of its historic and most valuable brands, Barbie and Hot Wheels, are widely recognized as top gl...2023-07-261h 03Braun Performance and RehabBraun Performance and RehabTim Bream & Dr. Mohammed Elamir: Aviv Clinics & a Holistic, Comprehensive Approach to Health & Human PerformanceIn this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast - Dan is joined by Tim Bream and Dr. Mohammed Elamir to discuss Aviv Clinics in Florida and how they incorporate an interdisciplinary, holistic, comprehensive care model to tackle overall health and human performance.  Tim Bream is currently consulting with SAFR (Scientific Advance Sports Reduction) Sports Technologies. Tim was previously the Head Athletic Trainer for the XFL Washington DC franchise and spent 2 years year at University of Tennessee as Director of Sports Medicine after spending the previous 6 years at his alma mater Penn State as Assistant A...2023-01-1644 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #191: The Theory of Wisdom EditionIn this episode: Proverbs 1-4  We begin the Proverbs with some thoughts about... wisdom.2020-08-3119 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #190: The Norman Proselyte EditionIn this episode: Psalms 147-150. We conclude the Psalms with some thoughts about ancient musical instruments and notation. ICYMI, you can have a look at Ovadiah the Norman Proselyte’s manuscripts HERE.2020-08-1723 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #189: The Skipped Letter EditionIn this episode: Psalms 143-146.  We continue in the Psalms with some thoughts about finding flaws, acknowledging them and letting them stand.2020-08-0313 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #188: The Surprisingly Not-Wicked EditionIn this episode: Psalms 139-142.  We continue in the Psalms with some thoughts about the nature of humans and the temptation to do evil.2020-07-2021 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #187: The Rastafarian Experience EditionIn this episode: Psalms 135-138. We continue in the Psalms with some thoughts about the Rastafarian experience.2020-07-0613 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #186: The Also Together EditionIn this episode: Psalms 131-134.  We continue in the Psalms with some thoughts about togetherness.2020-06-2208 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #185: The Hubris EditionIn this episode: Psalms 127-130. We continue in the Psalms with some thoughts about arrogance and impunity.  #BlackLivesMatter2020-06-0810 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #184: The Ascending EditionIn this episode: Psalms 123–126.  We continue in the Psalms with some thoughts about physical and spiritual ascent - with special guest Cantor Cheryl Wunch.2020-05-2512 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #183: The Kol B’Ishah Ervah EditionIn this episode: Psalms 119–122. We continue in the Psalms with some thoughts about a woman’s voice. Watch the Thelma Yellin High School and Choir's performance of Mendelssohn's Psalm 42 HERE. Read Cantor Cheryl Wunch's piece about fighting for the rights of ALL female clergy HERE. And, finally, listen to a lovely, inclusive mix of Reform, Conservative and Orthodox cantors sing "Avinu ShebaShamayim" HERE.2020-05-1113 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #182: The 🖖 EditionIn this episode: Psalms 115–118.  We continue in the Psalms with some thoughts about sickness, healing and who we should thank. 2020-04-2713 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #181: The Alef through Tav EditionIn this episode: Psalms 111–114. We continue in the Psalms with some thoughts about the strange power of Hebrew and Hebrew letters.2020-04-1312 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #180: The Right Hand Sitter EditionIn this episode: Psalms 107–110.  We continue in the Psalms with some thoughts about who’s right. ICYMI, you can pick up Debating Truth: The Barcelona Disputation of 1263 by Nina Caputo and Liz Clarke at all the "usual places."2020-03-3014 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #179: The Bug Not a Feature EditionIn this episode: Psalms 103–106.  We continue in the Psalms with some thoughts about the after-credit scenes of the Hannukah story and the lessons learned.2020-03-1616 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #178: The Individual and Action EditionIn this episode: Psalms 99–102. We continue in the Psalms with some thoughts about the actions of the individual versus the actions of a particular individual.2020-03-0214 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #177: The Truly Cancelled EditionIn this episode: Psalms 95–98. We continue in the Psalms with some thoughts about a righteous cancellation. And ICYMI, the Lillith magazine piece that exposed Shlomo Carlebach can be found here.   Neshama Carlebach’s pieces in Times of Israel can be found here and here.2020-02-1713 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #176: The Folk Dance EditionIn this episode: Psalms 91–94. We continue in the Psalms with some thoughts about dancing your way to revolution.2020-02-0311 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #175: The Time Keeps on Slippin' EditionIn this episode: Psalms 87-90.  We continue in the Psalms with some thoughts about time.2020-01-2010 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #174: The Lachrymose EditionIn this episode: Psalms 83-86. We continue in the Psalms with some thoughts about the sad arc of history.2020-01-0610 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #173: The Retcon EditionIn this episode: Psalms 79-82.  We continue in the Psalms with some thoughts about artifacts and their appropriate historical period… or perhaps not. 2019-12-2314 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #172: The Wine Bottle EditionIn this episode: Psalms 75-78. We continue in the Psalms with some thoughts about bottling wine in massive quantities.2019-12-0913 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #171: The Flattery Will Get You Everywhere EditionIn this episode: Psalms 71-74.  We continue in the Psalms with some thoughts about praising potentates. ICYMI, HERE's the link to the Atlantic piece about Nixon doing Nixon.2019-11-2514 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #170: The Raiders of the Lost Ark EditionIn this episode: Psalms 67-70.  We continue in the Psalms with some thoughts about weaponized relics. “Etz Chayim Hi” is sung by Cantor Kari Segal Eglash.  The track is part of Shabbat Anthology, Volume 2, available at Transcontinental Music HERE. 2019-11-1117 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #169: The Nature's Bounty EditionIn this episode: Psalms 63-66.  We continue in the Psalms with some thoughts about us and our ecosystem.2019-10-2812 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #168: The Murdered By Words EditionIn this episode: Psalms 59-62. We continue in the Psalms with some thoughts about cancel culture.2019-10-1419 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #167: The Scribal Shenanigans EditionIn this episode: Psalms 55-58.  We continue in the Psalms with some thoughts about writing, copying and correcting. And ICYMI: The Allusionist on Titivillus, the Typo Demon.2019-09-2916 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #166: The Snitches Get Stitches EditionIn this episode: Psalms 51-54.  We continue in the Psalms with some thoughts about snitching.2019-09-1618 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #165: The Ephemeral EditionIn this episode: Psalms 48-50.  We continue in the Psalms with some thoughts about what’s here today and gone tomorrow.2019-09-0213 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #164: The Blessings of the Patriarchy EditionIn this episode: Psalms 44-47.  We continue in the Psalms with some thoughts about striking the patriarchal bargain.2019-08-1916 minUnderground Tel AvivUnderground Tel AvivUTA PodCast 050: Dan Marciano [The Tribes]Follow Dan Marciano: @danmarciano Celebrating our 50th podcast, we are happy to have Dan Marciano ! Born and raised in Paris, he has long been revered as a revolutionary of the French electronic music scene and Dan takes his DJ skills to famous clubs both large and small in every corner of the world, from Germany, Italy and Miami to Singapore, Brasil to Buenos Aires. Enjoy Dan’s exclusive podcast for Underground Tel Aviv.2019-08-151h 01TanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #163: The New Song EditionIn this episode: Psalms 40-43.  We continue in the Psalms with some thoughts about what new songs can do.2019-08-0513 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #162: The Thanos EditionIn this episode: Psalms 36-39. We continue in the Psalms with some thoughts about snapping all of our troubles away.2019-07-2213 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #161: The Motivational Poster EditionIn this episode: Psalms 32-35. We continue in the Psalms with some thoughts about hanging in there and getting it done.2019-07-0813 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #160: The Son(g)s of God EditionIn this episode: Psalms 28-31. We continue in the Psalms with some thoughts about outside influences. Also, big thanks to Rory David for his continued support for this podcast!  2019-06-2414 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #159: The Literary Devices EditionIn this episode: Psalms 24-27. We continue in the Psalms with some thoughts about obscure-ish literary devices. And yishar koach to Rory David!2019-06-1012 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #158: The Tragedy of the Commons EpisodeIn this episode: Psalms 20-23.  We continue in the Psalms with some thoughts about the tragedy of the commons. And ICYMI, here's that 1968 article by ecologist Garret Hardin about how breeders are wrecking the planet.2019-05-2713 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #157: The Songs Considered Editiondrdan drdan2019-05-1315 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #156: The Listicle Editiondrdan drdan2019-04-2913 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #155: The Idioms Editiondrdan drdan2019-04-1511 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #154: The Own-Goal Editiondrdan drdan2019-04-0109 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #153: The Give a Mouse a Cookie Editiondrdan drdan2019-03-1819 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #152: The Targeted Advertising Editiondrdan drdan2019-03-0411 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #151: The Starbucks in the Synagogue Editiondrdan drdan2019-02-1814 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #150: The Metaphors We Live By Editiondrdan drdan2019-02-0414 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #149: The Lion and the Menorah Editiondrdan drdan2019-01-2112 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #148: The Exposition Editiondrdan drdan2019-01-0718 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #147: The Bilbao Effect Editiondrdan drdan2018-12-2410 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #146: The Sullied, Polluted and Overbearing Editiondrdan drdan2018-12-1011 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #145: The Suspension of Disbelief Editiondrdan drdan2018-11-2612 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #144: The Walls of Nineveh Editiondrdan drdan2018-11-1211 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #143: The Cover and the Original Editiondrdan drdan2018-10-2911 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #142: The Eclipse of God Editiondrdan drdan2018-10-1513 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #141: The Simple Theological Point Editiondrdan drdan2018-10-0112 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #140: The Hagiography Geography Editiondrdan drdan2018-09-1707 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #139: The Not-Chosen Editiondrdan drdan2018-09-0311 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #138: The Breaking the Silence EditionIn this week’s episode: Amos 4-7.  We continue in the Book of Amos with some thoughts about knowing when to hold ‘em and knowing when to fold ‘em.2018-08-2012 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #137: The Three No, Four Yes Editiondrdan drdan2018-08-0611 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #136: The Twist Ending EditionIn this week’s episode: Joel 1-4.  We begin and conclude the Book of Joel with some thoughts about swords, plowshares, war and peace.2018-07-2309 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #135: The Power of Words EpisodeIn this week’s episode: Hosea 12-14.  We conclude the Book of Hosea with some thoughts about the power of words.2018-07-0909 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #134: The Rollicking Youngster EditionIn this week’s episode: Hosea 8-11.  We continue in the Book of Hosea with some thoughts about children and loving the adolescent.2018-06-2512 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #133: The Spitting 🔥 EditionIn this week’s episode: Hosea 4-7.  We continue in the Book of Hosea with some thoughts about prophets and ritualized insults. Matt Fidler's Very Bad Words episode about the Dirty Dozens can be found here. And I heard this epic Yo Momma joke just the other day...   Yo Momma so fat, Thanos had to snap twice.2018-06-1114 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #132: The Full Range of Emotions Editiondrdan drdan2018-05-2815 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #131: The 40 Acres and a Mule EditionIn this week’s episode: Ezekiel 44-48.  We conclude the book of Ezekiel with some thoughts about equalization and reparation. And ICYMI, you can read the alarming and depressing "The Road to Zero Wealth" by Chuck Collins, Dedrick Asante-Muhammed, Emanuel Nieves, and Josh Hoxie here. AND if you’re interested in the argument as to why black Americans deserve even more than repayment for slavery, read Ta-Nehisi Coates’ "The Case for Reparations” here.       2018-05-1413 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #130: The Jew-Topia EditionIn this week’s episode: Ezekiel 40-43.  We continue in the book of Ezekiel with some thoughts about Jewish utopias past and present.         2018-04-3013 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #129: The Not-Zombie Apocalypse EditionIn this week’s episode: Ezekiel 36-39.  We continue in the book of Ezekiel with some thoughts about non-zombies and the apocalypse. And, in case y'all don't believe me about Dubya talking to Jaques Chirac about Gog and Magog, you can read the items in the Atlantic, Mother Jones and Foreign Policy for yourselves.  #Truth.     2018-04-1612 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #128: The Fish and Stout Ram EditionIn this week’s episode: Ezekiel 32-35.  We continue in the book of Ezekiel with some thoughts about perceptions and protections.       2018-04-0213 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #127: The Hubris EditionIn this week’s episode: Ezekiel 28-31.  We continue in the book of Ezekiel with some thoughts about the mighty and their ultimate fate. And, ICYMI Americans, you can read about how the "American Dream" has moved to Canada here.         2018-03-1912 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #126: The Civilizing Rite EditionIn this week’s episode: Ezekiel 24-27.  We continue in the book of Ezekiel with some thoughts about all the things we do that make us human. And ICYMI (which is a big shame on you!), you can listen to Dan Carlin's deep-dive into the Great War here. And big, ongoing props to Rory and Chen, my patreons!           2018-03-0518 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #125: The Crucible EditionIn this week’s episode: Ezekiel 20-23.  We continue in the book of Ezekiel with some thoughts about various crucibles and Arthur Miller. And ICYMI, you can find more Words of Torah Dripping with Sarcasm and Condescension from Rabbi Pinky Shmeckelstein here.   And once again, big thanks to my Patreon supporters Rory and Chen!           2018-02-1916 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #124: The Dare to Defy the Patriarchy EditionIn this week’s episode: Ezekiel 16-19.  We continue in the book of Ezekiel with some thoughts about sexuality and the patriarchy.       2018-02-0516 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #123: The Legendary Paragons EditionIn this week’s episode: Ezekiel 12-15.  We continue in the book of Ezekiel with some thoughts about virtue, role models and the inevitable disappointment. And ICYMI, you can find the fine work of 929 here and the clip of the German dude NOT breaking through the ice here.         2018-01-2222 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #122: The God’s Girlfriend-Not-Girlfriend EditionIn this week’s episode: Ezekiel 8-11.  We continue in the book of Ezekiel with some thoughts about God and his girlfriend-not-girlfriend Asherah. This four-tiered cult stand (right) found at Tanaach is thought to represent Yahweh and Asherah, with each deity being depicted on alternating tiers. Photo: © The Israel Museum, Jerusalem/Israel Antiquities Authority         2018-01-0819 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #121: The Artist is Present EditionIn this week’s episode: Ezekiel 4-7.  We continue in the book of Ezekiel with some thoughts about the nature and artistry of endurance art.         2017-12-2513 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #120: The Omission EditionIn this week’s episode: Ezekiel 1-3.  We begin the book of Ezekiel with some thoughts about the sinfulness of omission. And big props to my Patreon peeps Rory and Chen!   2017-12-1125 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #119: The Success from the Jaws of Defeat Edition In this week’s episode: Jeremiah 48–52.  We conclude the book of Jeremiah with some thoughts about failure and success as a prophet. And let me take this opportunity to send out another big thank you to TanakhCast's patrons Rory and Chen! 2017-11-2711 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #118: The Meanwhile in Egypt EditionIn this week’s episode: Jeremiah 44–47.  We continue in the book of Jeremiah with some thoughts about confirmation bias.     2017-11-1319 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #117: The First is Worst EditionEmbed from Getty Images   In this week’s episode: Jeremiah 40–43.  We continue in the book of Jeremiah with some thoughts about commemorating national tragedies.   2017-10-3015 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #116: The Palace Intrigue EditionIn this week’s episode: Jeremiah 36–39.  We continue in the book of Jeremiah with some thoughts about the price prophets pay when they play with powerful people.       2017-10-1612 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #115: The Ostraka EditionIn this week’s episode: Jeremiah 32–35.  We continue in the book of Jeremiah with a consideration of ostraka. And, if you're curious, you can take a peep at the Lachish Ostraka here.     2017-10-0216 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #114: The Not-So-Much Fake News EditionIn this week’s episode: Jeremiah 28–31. We continue in the book of Jeremiah with a consideration of fake-ish news. And ICYMI, Harry Frankfurt's now-legendary essay "On Bullshit".     2017-09-1816 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #113: The Sight Gag EditionIn this week’s episode: Jeremiah 24-27. We continue in the book of Jeremiah with a consideration of sight gags, natch!         2017-09-0415 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #112: The Rough Justice EditionIn this week’s episode: Jeremiah 20-23.  We continue in the book of Jeremiah with a consideration of who gets to apply force and how. And ICYMI, here's the 2013 report on World Prison Populations.  And here's the Prison Policy Initiative's 2017 report on mass incarceration.   2017-08-2122 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #111: The Mabovitz EditionIn this week’s episode: Jeremiah 16-19.  We continue in the book of Jeremiah with a consideration of last names.     2017-08-0721 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #110: The Snowflake EditionIn this week’s episode: Jeremiah 12-15.  We continue in the book of Jeremiah with a consideration of racist language, feelings and snowflakes. IMPORTANT NOTE:  I realize that in the process of discussing the toxicity of the "K" word and other racial language, I used the "K" word.  I said it out loud.  Numerous times. It is obviously a less loaded term to English speakers because it is in Hebrew... but nonetheless, not appropriate.  If its use offended y'all, dear listeners, I apologize. ICYMI, here's the hate-crimer from Oregon crying about being caught.  2017-07-2420 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #109: The Speaker of Parables EditionIn this week’s episode: Jeremiah 8-11.  We continue in the book of Jeremiah with a consideration of Yirmiyahu’s unique, poetic voice.         2017-07-1012 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #108: The City Mouse EditionIn this week’s episode: Jeremiah 4-7.  We continue in the book of Jeremiah with a consideration of how we city mice might understand the nature lessons from a bygone era in the ancient land of Israel.   2017-06-2619 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #107: The Eponym EditionIn this week’s episode: Jeremiah 1-3.  We begin the book of Jeremiah with a consideration of names or nouns formed after a person. And ICYMI, the Roman Mars and Helen Zaltzman's two-part collaboration about eponyms can be found here and Dan Carlin's Hardcore History about the Achaemenids can be found here.       2017-06-1221 minCreate New Futures | How Leaders Produce Breakthroughs and Transform the World through ConversationCreate New Futures | How Leaders Produce Breakthroughs and Transform the World through Conversation010 Dan Leahy - What Is Audacious LeadershipMy guest for this conversation is Dan Leahy. Dan is an educator with over 30 years of teaching and consulting experience with a special focus on the emergent capacities of complex adaptive systems. Dan was the president of LEOS (Leadership Institute Of Seattle) for more than a decade and he is currently the Director of the Seattle campus of Saybrook University where he provides strategic and operational leadership for the campus. In this conversation with Dan, we explore his calling and his journey with LEOS, why in order to change the world you must begin by...2017-06-081h 14TanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #106: The Bittersweet EditionIn this week’s episode: Isaiah 64-66. We conclude the book of Isaiah with a consideration of bittersweet endings and what comes next.     2017-05-2910 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #105: The Raisin in the Sun EditionIn this week’s episode: Isaiah 60–63.  We continue in the book of Isaiah with a consideration of dreams deferred.       2017-05-1514 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #89: The Secret Book of Kings Book Club Spoiler Special EditionIn this week’s episode, a Book Club Spoiler Special with Dan Libenson, impresario and showrunner for The Secret Book of Kings.  We discuss Yochi Brandes’ book and consider canon, innovation and living in transitional times. In truth, we don't spoil all that much, but we could have if we wanted to! You can learn more about The Secret Book of Kings (and even buy a copy) here. [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/285530556" params="color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%" height="...2016-10-0543 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #58: The Token Counter-Hegemonic Feminine Intervention EditionIn this week’s episode: Judges 4-7. We are joined by provocateur and rabbinic trickster Caryn Aviv as we consider the anomalous stories of Devorah and Yael who literally and figuratively stick it to the Man. And, as promised, here’s the link to more information about biblical women at the Jewish Women’s Archive. 2015-01-1333 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast #50: The Siyum Special Edition!In this week’s episode: a special Siyum - or “completion”- where we celebrate TanakhCast’s conclusion of the Torah.  I look back with great nostalgia on all those good times in the Five Books with raconteur and amateur Torah nerd Dan Friedman and a “Best of…” listicle-a-ganza.  I would say “Remove thy earbuds for the sound which you hear is holy!” but then you would miss all the outrageous merrymaking. Also, the compendium of "completist" pieces at Slate can be found here.   2014-09-0345 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast: The Bleep-Disturbing Question EditionIn this week’s episode: Numbers 24-27.  We examine the Jewish-precedent-setting and bleep-disturbing question posed by Makhla, No’a, Khogla, Milka and Tirza (a.k.a the daughters of Tzlofkhad) with human rights advocate and spouse Noa Mendelsohn Aviv - who would have surely taken their case even though she knew there was little hope of winning.  (Spoilers: Oh, for pity's sake, Mr Rabbeinu, the girls will inherit!)     2014-03-2821 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast: The Back to Shrek Edition!In this week’s episode: Numbers 20-23.  We examine the extraordinary measures Balak took against the impending Jewish onslaught and discuss with eldest daughter Maayan Mendelsohn Aviv how best to treat talking donkeys and the lessons learned from all the freewheeling criticism.2014-03-1213 minTanakhCastTanakhCastTanakhCast: The Lousy Leader and Miserable Mentor Edition!In this week’s episode: Exodus 1-4.  Dan Libenson, President of the Institute for the Next Jewish Future, explains why God has a lot to learn about mentoring Moshe at the Burning Bush, and how sometimes, it is better NOT to walk in the ways of God if it means that you cannot grow and learn to be a better leader. I was going to insert a picture of Dan Libenson, but then I realized that folks would connect the header and the image. Dan is a distinguished leader and wise mentor. Bill Lumbergh is...2013-07-2929 minMusic Life RadioMusic Life Radio028 – Music Has Colors: Aviv Cohn Aviv Cohn, who goes by the moniker “the Widest Smiling Faces”, is a singer-songwriter from New York City who has released one independent self-titled album. Aviv talks about his experience playing with NY singer-songwriter David Peel & The Lower East Side Band, how he sees music in colors (a form of synesthesia), and we discuss work on his follow up album.  We also get to hear a lot of great music from Aviv, which you can download for free from Bandcamp. For more info check out links to his Myspace, and Facebook.  Aviv has just signed with Fluttery Records who wil...2010-12-1543 min