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Jewish MattersLeviticus # 1: Parshat Vayikra -Understanding The Book of LeviticusLeviticus # 1: Parshat Vayikra -Understanding The Book of Leviticus with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman PhD on the Jewish Matters Podcast
The Book of Leviticus brings us into a new area of Torah, the service in the Temple, sacrifices and holiness. How do we understand animal sacrifices in a modern framework? What does the service in the Temple tell us about our own service and connection to the Almighty?
2025-04-0417 min
Awareness ExplorersColette Martin and Boris Feldman, Guest ExplorersIn this episode we talk to Colette Martin and Boris Feldman about their Deepening Protocol, which guides people through progressively deeper states of fundamental well-being and awakening. The process involves sinking into present experience, letting go of resistance, and allowing deeper states to emerge naturally. • Includes a guided meditation leading us to ever deepening levels of present moment experience. To learn more about Colette Martin and Boris Feldman, please visit their website at TheDeepeningProtocol.com Or visit Colette’s website at ColetteMartin.me For a good description of Jeffrey Martin's Loca...2024-10-251h 18
Jewish MattersPutting Your Life on the Line to Defend Israel:Jewish Ethics of War with Rabbi Jonathan FeldmanJoin Tribe Tel Aviv for Putting Your Life on the Line to Defend Israel:Jewish Ethics of War with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman
Israeli soldiers enter the line of fire to defend their homeland. When are we allowed to put our lives in danger? What about to save another person such as the hostages? Is everyone capable of being a soldier? What is the code of ethics for the IDF?
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2023-12-1929 min
Jewish MattersReport From Gaza: Serving in IDF Special Forces with Corey FeldmanTribe Tel Aviv's Sunset Series with Corey Feldman: Report From Gaza: Serving in IDF Special Forces
Corey speaks about his experience serving in the Gaza War for the past month, after coming from the US to serve in reserve duty.
About Our Speaker:
Cory served as a lone soldier in IDF speical forces and wrote " A Line in the Sand" about his experiences. He also runs The Lone Soldier Podcast. After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania, Corey Feldman moved to Israel and enlisted in the IDF. Corey served for 3 years in the...2023-11-2349 min
Jewish MattersAnti-Semitism: Why They Love to Hate Us with Rabbi Jonathan FeldmanTribe Tel Aviv presents Anti-Semitism: Why They Love to Hate Us with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman
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The world is exploding with anti-Israel/anti-semitic outbreaks in academia, the media and demonstrations. Why is anti-semitism so biased, so virulent and so widespread throughout all periods of Jewish history?
2023-11-0944 min
Jewish MattersRansoming Hostages: Jewish Ethics in War with Rabbi Jonathan FeldmanJoin Tribe Tel Aviv's Sunset Series for Ransoming Hostages: Jewish Ethics in War with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman
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Israel is facing one of it's greatest challenges. Heartwrenching decisions are being made about how to free the hostages abducted on October 7. Should we negotiate with Hamas? What is the price that should be paid? Will buying their freedom encourage them to take more hostages? What about the anguish of the families?
2023-11-0235 min
Jewish MattersCivilian Casualties & the War in Gaza: Jewish Ethics in War with Rabbi Jonathan FeldmanTribe Tel Aviv hosts: Jewish Ethics in War & Civilian Casualties with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman
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Israel is facing one of it's greatest challenges. A people who loves peace must now be at war. How do we defend ourselves with strength and still live up to our Jewish values which cherishes human life? What do we do when civilians are in the battlefield and there will be civilian life lost? We will turn to classical and mo...2023-10-2640 min
VirtuosityConsulting with DARPA, Favorite moments w/ Neil deGrasse Tyson and Stanley Mcchrystal, and more with Jonathan AbermanI interviewed Jonathan Aberman. Jonathan is a highly respected and valued thought leader on entrepreneurship and innovation. He is a Managing Director at Amplifier Ventures, a seed and early stage venture capital fund specializing in high technology resulting from government investments, partner at Ruxton Ventures, Dean of Marymount's School of Business and Technology, host of What's Working in Washington, a podcast and weekly radio show on Federal News Network’s WFED (AM 1500) examining innovation in one of the least understood business communities in the country, and former columnist on innovation, entrepreneurship and economic development for the Washington Business Journal.
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MentorCoreEpisode 18: Jonathan FeldmanSay hello to Jonathan Feldman, CIO for the City of Asheville, North Carolina, our guest this week on MentorCore. A seasoned leader in both the public and private sector, Jonathan, Lisa Beth, and Dan dive into a myriad of topics that range from working in a public organisation to the view of the "guardian" professions in the eyes of the CIO.
Information Security in public service. How do public service organisations compete to bring in and retain security (and all) talent to serve their constituency?
What can we tell people making their next steps on how to be...2022-08-1827 min
The Second Studio Design and Architecture Show#282 - Jonathan Feldman, Founder of Feldman ArchitectureThis week Jonathan Feldman, Architect, and Founding Partner and CEO of Feldman Architecture joins David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design to discuss studying astronomy and English prior to architecture; taking on new clients; his office’s beginnings and evolution; key ideas for implementing sustainable design; and more. https://feldmanarchitecture.com/ This episode is supported by Brizo • Monograph • Miele • Graphisoft SUBSCRIBE • Apple Podcasts • YouTube • Spotify CONNECT • Website: www.secondstudiopod.com • Instagram • Facebook • Twitter • Call or text questions to 213-222-6950 SUPPORT Leave a review :) EPISOD...2022-04-191h 56
Mentors Collective: CEO InterviewsSolve Rich People's Problems to Win Big ft. Jonathan WicksJonathan Wicks is the founder of Well & Good Property Services and has built various companies based on decency and humanity. In an industry that is experiencing astronomical growth, but doing so on the backs of frustrated labor and inefficient systems, Wicks is helping to shape the long-term viability and impact of the short-term rental industry for years to come. His commitment is firm– any property that is serviced by Well & Goodwill creates win/win situations for all parties involved by reimagining the future of business and creating people-oriented solutions that allow for an "and".
We've come to fi...2022-02-2035 min
Jewish MattersComing Home: Should All Jews Be Living in Israel?Coming Home: Should All Jews Be Living in Israel? Part I –The Spiritual Impact of Living in Israel with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman on Jewish Matters Podcast
Would it be a good thing if all Jews were in Israel? What does the Torah say about the importance of living in Israel, and does the Torah command us to do so?
2021-05-2116 min
Jewish MattersJewish Wisdom for Life # 2 Ethics of the Fathers Ch 1 part IIJewish Wisdom for Life # 2 Ethics of the Fathers Ch 1 part II with Rabbi Jonthan Feldman on Jewish Matters Podcast
Tap into the wealth of Jewish wisdom taught over hundreds of years. Way before the personal growth and self-help movement Jewish teachings understood that insight into life and ourselves can lead to us to more fulfilled and actualized lives. For those on a spiritual path it is also the essential aspect of developing a relationship to the Almight
2021-04-2322 minJewish MattersJewish Wisdom for Life #1 Ethics of the Fathers Chapter 1 Part IJewish Wisdom for Life: Ethics of the Fathers with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman on Jewish Matters Podcast
Tap into the wealth of Jewish wisdom taught over hundreds of years. Way before the personal growth and self-help movement Jewish teachings understood that insight into life and ourselves can lead to us to more fulfilled and actualized lives. For those on a spiritual path it is also the essential aspect in developing a relationship to the Almighty.
2021-04-1527 min
Jewish MattersHoliday Series -Passover # 2. The Seder: More Than a Dinner PartyHoliday Series -Passover # 2. The Seder: More Than a Dinner Party. with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman on Jewish Matters Podcast.
It’s easy to get discouraged by all the details, or to lose the forest in the trees. We will focus on the major themes of the Seder and how they change a dinner party into a transformative experience.
2021-03-2432 min
Jewish MattersHoliday Series -Passover Podcast # 1. Why Matzo?Passover Podcast # 1 Why Matzo? with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman on Jewish Matters Podcast
The meaning behind the holiday, how to prepare, and the spiritual dimension to leaving bread and beer behind.
2021-03-2414 min
Jewish MattersExodus Unveiled # 10 The Center for Jewish Life in the Desert, overview & insights parshat Vayakel-PekudeiExodus Unveiled # 10 The Center for Jewish Life in the Desert, overview & insights parshat Vayakel-Pekudei with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman on Jewish Matters Podcast
The Torah goes through the description of all the materials for the tabernacle-the portable synagogue for the desert- and the construction of it. Why is this description repeated when we had it earlier? What was the special role of the women? What as the meaning of the cloud that came over the tabernacle once it was built?
2021-03-1216 minJewish MattersExodus Unveiled # 8 The Undoing of Greatness, overview & insights parshat Ki TisaExodus Unveiled # 8 The Undoing of Greatness, overview & insights parshat Ki Tisa with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman on Jewish Matters Podcast
The Jewish people achieved the heights of greatness at Mt Sinai, only to rebell fourty days later. Can Moshe save them, will G-d forgive them? Can the broken tablets be fixed?
2021-03-0419 min
Jewish MattersSunset Series # 18 How to Revitalize the Economy Coming Out of Corona : A Conversation with Jonathan Javor, New HopeHow to Revitalize the Economy Coming Out of Corona : A Conversation with Jonathan Javor, New Hope Knesset Candidate
About the topic: How to Revitalize the Economy Coming Out Corona Throughout this difficult period focus has been placed upon Corona Virus, and not enough attention has been paid to vital economic planning. Furthermore 70 % of all unemployed are women who are being hit hardest. What can we do to start planning now for when the economy will be able to fully function again? We cannot wait any more to address this vial need.
About our speake...2021-03-0257 min
Jewish MattersHoliday Series # 4 Purim:The Hidden HolidayHoliday Series # 4 Purim: The Hidden Holiday with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman on Jewish Matters Podcast
Purim is a strange holiday, we get dressed up, get drunk, and generally go crazy. How does this relate to the Purim story? How does getting dressed up connect us to the depper meanings of the story, and how can we use drinking to access depper aspects of ourselves?
2021-02-2513 min
Jewish MattersHoliday Series # 3 Revealing the Hidden: Megilat Esther. Overview & InsightsRevealing the Hidden: Megilat Esther. Overview & Insights on Jewish Matters Podcast with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman
The Megilat Esther, set in ancient Persia is a story of court intrigue and heroes who risk their lives for the Jewish people. It is the only book of the Torah/Tanach that G-d’s name is not mentioned. Yet as the story is woven we see that the confluence of event points to a deeper plot that is unfolding which will determine course of Jewish History.
2021-02-2335 minJewish MattersExodus Unveiled # 7 Raiders of The Lost Ark. Overview & Insights on Parshat TerumahExodus Unveiled # 7 Raiders of The Lost Ark. Overview & Insights on Parshat Terumah with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman on Jewish Matters Podcast
What was the ark of the covenant and where is it today? What did the original Menorah look like and how is different than the one we use on Chanukah? After the giving of the Torah the Jewish people are directed to build a sanctuary, a portable center of worship, like a synagogue where the Jewish people would gather and bring offerings. The directions for building this center of worship will span the five next parshiot, and today...2021-02-1724 minJewish MattersExodus Unveiled # 6 Part II The Oral Law: What is the Talmud? In-Depth Insights on the Parshat MishpatimExodus Unveiled # 6 Part II The Oral Law: What is the Talmud? In-Depth Insights on the Parshat Mishpatim with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman
The written Torah is arguably the most influential document in the history of mankind. However in order to understand and apply the Torah there was an additional body of teachings called the Oral Law. Why was the Torah structured this way, and how does the system work? What is the Talmud and how is it related to the written law?
2021-02-1117 minJewish MattersExodus Unveiled # 6 How Do You Create a Society Built on Jewish Values? Overview & Insights on Parshat MishpatimExodus Unveiled # 6 How Do You Create a Society Built on Jewish Values? Overview & Insights on Parshat Mishpatim with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman on Jewish Matters Podcast
After the giving of the Torah at Mt Sinai this week’s parsha presents a sampling of the laws, the mitzvoth of the Torah. Most of them deal with societal laws, for since this is the moment of the formation of the Jewish people, they now need to know how to build a just society based on higher values.
2021-02-1033 minJewish MattersExodus Unveiled # 5 Part II. The Ten Commandments: Foundation of Morality: In-depth Insights on Parshat YitroExodus Unveiled # 5 Part II. Foundation of Morality: The Ten Commandments. In-depth Insights on Parshat Yitro with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman on Jewish Matters Podcast
What is special about the Ten Commandments, why were these ten chosen to be highlighted? What is the significance of their order, and are they all commandments? Can one command belief in G-d? Insights into one of the greatest documents in human history.
2021-02-0323 minJewish MattersExodus Unveiled # 5 Becoming A People. Overview & Insights on Parshat B’shalachExodus Unveiled # 5 Becoming A People. Overview & Insights on Parshat B’shalach with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman on Jewish Matters Podcast
This is a seminal parsha which presents the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai, the event that concretized the covenant between G-d and the Jewish people. We will try to understand the significance of the ten commandments, the concept of a chosen people, and the experience of Divine revelation.
2021-02-0323 minJewish MattersExodus Unveiled # 4 Trust in G-d & The Splitting of the Red Sea. Overview & Insights on the Parshat B’shalachTrust in G-d & The Splitting of the Red Sea. Overview & Insights on the Parshat B’shalach with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman on Jewish Matters Podcast
This parsha will chronicle the final chapter of the defeat of Pharoh and the Egyptians at the Red Sea. The Jews’ trust in Moshe and G-d is internalized by the miracles they experience, and the reliance on G-d in the desert who will sweeten that water and provide them with manna, wonder bread. It is a message that even if we do not experience miracles, the Almighty is providing for us and protecting us ever...2021-01-2722 min
Jewish MattersSunset Series # 15 Jewish Tree Huggers: Tu B’Shvat, & Environmentalism with Rabbi Jonathan FeldmanJewish Tree Huggers: Tu B’Shvat, & Environmentalism at the Sunset Series with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman on Jewish Matters Podcast.
What is the significance of Tu B’Shvat, the New Year for Trees in Jewish tradition? In modern times it has been identified as a ‘Jewish Arbor Day’, but has been expanded beyond that as a ‘Jewish Earth Day. Was that its original intent? Is there a Jewish ethics of ecology that emerges from the Torah, and does it align with our modern ecological sensitivities?
2021-01-2551 minJewish MattersExodus Unveiled # 3 Part II. How Do We Know the Exodus Happened? In-depth Insights on the Parshat BoExodus Unveiled # 3 Part II. How Do We Know the Exodus Happened? In-depth Insights on the Parshat Bo with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman on Jewish Matters Podcast
The Exodus story is one of the most recognized stories of human history. How do we know the Exodus happened? Is there historical evidence beyond the Biblical account? What does the Egyptian historical record tell us of that event?
2021-01-2125 minJewish MattersExodus Unveiled # 3. The Breaking of Egypt. Overview & Insights on the Parshat BoExodus Unveiled # 3. The Breaking of Egypt. Overview & Insights on the Parshat Bo with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman on Jewish Matters Podcast.
The last three plagues finally break Pharoh and Egypt and the Jewish people are sent free. Before they go they are told to have a feast of lamb and matza, and to put the blood on the door lintel. Three times they are told that in the future they are to re-enact this night and have a seder, and tell their children the story.
2021-01-2021 minJewish MattersExodus Unveiled # 2. Taking on Pharoh. Overview & Insights on the Parshat Va’eraExodus Unveiled # 2. Taking on Pharoh. Overview & Insights on the Parshat Va’era with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman on Jewish Matters Podcast
Moshe’s first attempt to free the Jewish people in Egypt just made things worse. In this week’s Parsha G-d begins by promising Moshe and the Jewish people that He will free them. This will not happen immediately, because Pharoh’s heart will be hardened. The first seven plagues are brought on Pharoh and we see him and his court beginning to falter.
2021-01-1321 minJewish MattersExodus Unveiled # 1. Beginnings of a Peoplehood. Overview & Insights on the Parshat ShemotExodus Unveiled # 1. Beginnings of a Peoplehood. Overview & Insights on the Parshat Shemot with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman on Jewish Matters Podcast
The Jewish people’s stay in Egypt brings growth and prosperity but then turns sour. The new king of Egypt turns on the Jewish people and enslaves them. Moshe is born, is brought up by Pharoh’s daughter but then re-identifies with his people. He flees Egypt eventually to be called upon by G-d to go back to free the people. The parsha ends with the first effort making things worse for the Jewish people, but with G-d’s pro...2021-01-0825 min
Jewish MattersGenesis Unveiled # 12. Yaakov’s Final Blessings. Overview & Insights on the Parshat Vayechi Yaakov’s Final Blessings. Overview & Insights on the Parshat Vayechi with Rabbi Jonthan Feldman on Jewish Matters Podcast
The parsha presents us with several family scenarios of Yaakov finishing his life by clarifying the legacy for the future generation. We will discuss the implications of him promoting Yosef’s sons to full tribes and the blessing of Yosef’s son, the blessings to Yaakov’s own sons, and his insistence on being buried in Israel. The parsha ends with unfinished business between Yosef and his brothers.
2021-01-0122 minJewish MattersGenesis Unveiled # 11. Was the Reunion of Joseph and HIs Brothers a Reuniting? Overview & Insights on the Parshat VayigashWas the Reunion of Joseph and HIs Brothers a Reuniting? Overview & Insights on the Parshat Vayigash with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman on Jewish Matters Podcast.
After Benjamin is framed by the Egyptian viceroy who is Joseph, Yehuda steps forward and offers himself in place of his brother. This leads to Joseph revealing his true identity and the family being reunited. Jacob and the entire family will come down to Egypt during the famine. Joseph will forgive his brothers, but have they completed their process of reconciliation? Joseph consolidates Pharoh’s power over Egypt, but how do we view the son...2020-12-2519 minJewish MattersGenesis Unveiled # 10 Part II. Why Didn’t Joseph Tell His Father He Was Alive? In-Depth Insights on the Parshat MiketzWhy Didn’t Joseph Tell His Father He Was Alive? In-Depth Insights on the Parshat Miketz with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman
The glaring question asked by Nahmanides is why didn’t Joseph let Jacob know he was alive when he was viceroy over Egypt for seven years of plenty. We will explore the four possible answers which will lead us to a deeper understanding of the meaning of the story.
2020-12-1614 minJewish MattersGenesis Unveiled # 10. From Prison to Viceroy: Joseph’s Master Plan Overview and Insights on the Parshat MiketzFrom Prison to Viceroy: Joseph’s Master Plan Overview and Insights on the Parshat Miketz with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman
Jacob’s favoritism for Joseph, and Joseph’s presumptuous dreams, end badly when his brothers’ jealousy leads them to sell him off into slavery. Joseph recovers by becoming chief steward of an aristocrat’s house in Egypt, only to be accused of sexual assault by the mistress of the home and be thrown in jail. The parsha ends with Joseph’s interpretation of Pharaoh’s butler and baker’s dreams.
2020-12-1418 min
Jewish MattersHoliday Series -Chanukah: Kindling Our Inner Lights & the Light of the Jewish PeopleHoliday Series -Chanukah: Kindling Our Inner Lights & the Light of the Jewish People with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman on Jewish Matters Podcast
Chanukah is a commemoration of a Jewish victory over religious oppression, and a time a spiritual rededication. What is the history behind the story of the Maccabee victory, and why do we celebrate it by lighting the Menorah? What is message for us today in our contemporary world?
2020-12-1315 minJewish MattersGenesis Unveiled # 9. The Struggles of Joseph: A Family Torn Apart. Overview and Insights on the Parshat VayeshevThe Struggles of Joseph: A Family Torn Apart. Overview and Insights on the Parshat Vayeshev with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman on Jewish Matters Podcast.
Jacob’s favoritism for Joseph, and Joseph’s presumptuous dreams, end badly when his brothers’ jealousy leads them to sell him off into slavery. Joseph recovers by becoming chief steward of an aristocrat’s house in Egypt, only to be accused of sexual assault by the mistress of the home and be thrown in jail. The parsha ends with Joseph’s interpretation of Pharaoh’s butler and baker’s dreams.
2020-12-0924 min
Jewish MattersGreat Jews # 14 Rav Shlomo Goren “The First Chief Rabbi of the IDF”Great Jews # 14 Rav Shlomo Goren “ The Rabbi of the IDF on Jewish Matters Podcast with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman
Rav Shlomo Goren was the first Chief Rabbi of the IDF (Israel Defence Forces). From his family’s Aliyah to a farm in the Galilee to his clandestine work with the Hagana and Lehi to Talmudic genius, Rabbi Goren’s life embodied the birth of the State of Israel. In 1967 during the 6 day war he was one of the first to liberate of the Kottel (Western Wall) where he blew the Shofar, as well as the Tomb of Rachel and Hebr2020-12-0648 minJewish MattersGenesis Unveiled # 8 Part II. Why Was Our Country Named Israel If We Are Jews? In-depth Insights on the Parshat VayishlachGenesis Unveiled # 8 Part II. Why Was Our Country Named Israel If We Are Jews? In-depth Insights on the Parshat Vayishlach wiht Rabbi Jonathan Feldmah on Jewish Matters Podcast
Yaakov has a mysterious night-time struggle before confronting his brother Esav which will re-define who he is and give him his new name, Israel. By understanding the story we get to the essence of what the Jewish people are about, our mission as Jews, and our country Israel.
2020-12-0317 min
Jewish MattersGenesis Unveiled # 8. Yaakov’s Life: Showdown With His Estranged Brother, Wrestling with An Angel and Dealing With His Daughter’s Rapist. Overview and Insights on the Parshat VayishlachYaakov’s Life: Showdown With His Estranged Brother, Wrestling with An Angel and Dealing With His Daughter’s Rapist. Overview and Insights on the Parshat Vayishlach with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman on Jewish Matters Podcast
Yaakov has numerous tests he must confront with the people around him, and this Parsha has three particularly trying ones. He must re-engage his brother who wanted to kill him, wrestle with a nighttime nemesis and handle the fallout from his daughter’s rape by the neighboring king’s son.
2020-12-0228 min
Jewish MattersGenesis Unveiled # 7 A Deeper Look -What’s In A Name: The Inner Meaning of Hebrew NamesWhat’s In A Name: A Deeper Look at Hebrew Names, A Deeper Look at Parshat Vayetze with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman on Jewish Matters Podcast
Hebrew names are more than just a title. According to the mystical tradition the qualities embedded in the name, through its meaning or the person we are named after are an expression of our true inner nature. We will explore this dynamic, talk about the meaning Hebrew names, their significance, and how they are given and used.
2020-11-2618 min
Jewish MattersGenesis Unveiled # 7 Love, Family Business and Subterfuge: Jacob Builds a Life. Overview and Insights on Parshat VayeitzeiLove, Family Business and Subterfuge: Jacob Builds a Life. Overview and Insights on the Parshat Vayeitzei with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman on Jewish Matters Podcast
Yakov sets out on his own to find a wife, and falls in love with Rachel only to have his father-in-law Lavan switch her for Leah her older sister. He still marries Rachel as well and proceeds to have 13 children with four women. We follow his constant struggle with Lavan who he works for, but Yaakov eventually outsmarts even the tricky Lavan. Finally after 20 years he secretly flees with his family, which looks lik...2020-11-2630 min
Jewish MattersGenesis Unveiled # 7 Love, Family Business and Subterfuge: Jacob Builds a Life. Overview and Insights on the Parshat VayetzeLove, Family Business and Subterfuge: Jacob Builds a Life. Overview and Insights on the Parshat Vayetze with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman on Jewish Matters PodcastYakov sets out on his own to find a wife, and falls in love with Rachel only to have his father-in-law Lavan switch her for Leah her older sister. He still marries Rachel as well and proceeds to have 13 children with four women. We follow his constant struggle with Lavan who he works for, but Yaakov eventually outsmarts even the tricky Lavan. Finally after 20 years he secretly flees with his family, which looks lik...2020-11-2530 min
Jewish MattersGenesis Unveiled # 6 A Deeper Look -Jacob Takes the Blessing: Can You Lie to a Swindler? In-Depth and Insights on the Parshat TodotGenesis Unveiled # 6 Part II Jacob Takes the Blessing: Can You Lie to a Swindler? In-Depth Insights on the Parshat Todot on Jewish Matters Podcast with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman
Toldot Part II, the parsha in-depth. The 9th commandment tells us not to lie, so how could Jacob impersonate his brother to take the blessing? Does the Torah ever allow us to lie? Can you use illegal or dishonest means to take back what is yours from a cheat or a swindler? Should we also try to fight against someone who has wronged us to get back what is ours?2020-11-1917 min
Jewish MattersGenesis Unveiled # 6 Jacob Gets The Blessing: When Do the Ends Justify The Means? Parshat ToldotGenesis Unveiled # 6 Jacob Gets The Blessing: When Do the Ends Justify The Means? Overview and Insights on the Parshat Todot in 20 minutes with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman on Jewish Matters Podcast
From the moment Yaakov is holding onto Esav’s heel he struggles to supplant his older brother, sometimes using questionable means by setting him up and impersonating him to get the blessing from their father. Were his actions justified, and how could his mother push him to do it? Why did Yitzhak favor Esav and want him to carry on the family mission? Can a blessin...2020-11-1825 min
Jewish MattersSarah's Burial in Hebron & Marrying off Isaac , Genesis Unveiled # 5 overview and Insights on the Parshat Chaye SarahGenesis Unveiled # 5 From Avraham & Sarah to Yitzhak and Rivka , Overview and Insights on the Parshat Chaye Sarah in 20 minutes with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman
The parsha chronicles the end of the generation of Avraham and Sarah with their passing, and the marriage of Yitzhak to Rivka which will be begin the next chapter in the lives of the patriarchs and matriarchs. The death of Sarah introduces the importance of Hebron in Jewish history, and the marriage of Yitzhak give us insights into the Torah’s outlook on marriage.
2020-11-1120 min
Jewish MattersAbraham’s Tent: How To Do Hospitality Right, Genesis Unveiled # 4 Parshat VayersGenesis Unveiled # 4 on Parshat Vayera in 20 Minutes: Abraham’s Tent with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman on Jewish Matters Podcast
The parsha begins with Abraham and Sarah’s legendary hospitality, which is compared and contrasted with Lot, her brother. The differences in how he extends his hospitality and in the birth of his children are striking, for these ethical acts become warped in Lot’s family. The parsha ends with one of the most enigmatic and yet heroic stories in the Torah, the binding of Isaac.
2020-11-0515 min
Jewish MattersAvraham The Spiritual Seeker # 3 Genesis Unveiled,overview and insights on Parshat Lech LechaAvraham The Spiritual Seeker # 3 Genesis Unveiled in Jewish Matters Podcast with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman
Abraham’s life begins with a journey, a story of breaking free from the beliefs of his society and leaving his land. What was Avraham and Sarah’s greatness, and what are we supposed to learn from it? What was special about Avraham and Sarah that they merited to be the founders of the Jewish people?
2020-10-2920 min
Jewish MattersNoah: A Complex Personality # 2 Genesis Unveiled overview and insights into Parshat NoachNoah: A Complex Personality with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman on Jewish Matters Podcast
The story of Noah is a tragic one, for the world and for Noah. What were Noah’s qualities that he deserved to be saved, and what were his shortfalls? We will explore the next stage in the unfolding of the history of humanity according to the Torah.
2020-10-2216 min
Jewish MattersCreation and the Fall of Man #1 Genesis Unveiled, overview and insights into Parshat BereshitCreation and the Fall of Man #1 Genesis Unveiled with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman on Jewish Matters Podcast
Genesis is an enigmatic book, it is a book of stories, yet it is also philosophy, ethics, history and science. Join us as we explore the Torah’s outlook on the story of the garden of Eden, the order in the natural world, human nature, free will and more…
2020-10-1519 min
Jewish MattersHow Did Shmini Atzeret (8th day Holiday) Become Simhat Torah?# 6 High Holiday SeriesHow Did Shmini Atzeret (8th day Holiday) Become Simhat Torah? with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman on Jewish Matters Podcast
Simhat Torah is one of the most joyful days of the Jewish calendar, yet is is a relatively recent holiday. Some say that Shmini Atzeret, the 8th day of the Sukkot festivities, is the most special day of the year. How can that be if there is not specific mitzvah associated with it, and why did it get merged with Simhat Torah?
2020-10-0821 minJewish MattersSukkot: Finding Spirituality and Joy in Nature # 5 High Holiday SeriesSukkot: Finding Spirituality and Joy in Nature with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman on Jewish Matters Podcast.
Sukkot is a fun holiday, yet the deeper meaning seems to be tied to our appreciation of nature: being outdoors in the sukkah and the four species. We will explore how this is meant to bring us joy, and a greater appreciation for wonders of the natural world.
2020-09-3028 minJewish MattersHarnessing Yom Kippur for Personal Change and Growth # 4 High Holidays SeriesHarnessing Yom Kippur for Personal Change and Growth on Jewish Matters Podcast with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman
Kippur is not so fun, so why is it one of the most attended Jewish holidays? Because we sense its power and its potential to be a meaningful day. We will look at how to use Yom Kippur as a vehicle for change and personal growth. We will also discuss how to navigate YK this year with no/limited synagogue opportunities.
2020-09-2432 min
The Coode Street PodcastEpisode 519: Ten Minutes with Stephanie FeldmanTen minutes with... is a special series presented by Coode Street that sees readers and booklovers from around the world talk about what they're reading right now and what's getting them through these difficult times.
Crawford Award winner Stephanie Feldman joins Gary to talk about the unexpected complexities of virtual Kindergarten; writing about young adult characters and their attraction to the unknown; the appeal of short fiction by Daphne Du Maurier, Joan Aiken, and Angela Carter; the rewards of reading nonfiction; and her recent story "The Staircase" (published in the July 2020 issue of F&SF).
...2020-09-1714 minJewish MattersDrawing Inspiration from the Rosh Hashanah Serivce #3 High Holidays SeriesDrawing Inspiration from the Rosh Hashanah Serivce #3 Holidays Series on Jewish Matters Podcast with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman
High Holiday Services can be very overwhelming, and for good reason. The service is not short, the language of the prayerbook is not simple and it is an intimidating day. The good news is that we can make Rosh Hashanah an inspiring and uplifting day by looking at the meaning of the prayers and how they can speak to us in our lives.
2020-09-1637 min
Jewish MattersHow To Succeed For the Coming Year# 10 Sunset Series with Rabbi Jonathan FeldmanHow To Succeed For the Coming Year with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman.
This year has been full of challenges, how do we transform next year into a year of success? Learn how to use Rosh Hashanah as a tool for happiness and blessings in the coming year. We will use Jewish Wisdom to look at the High Holiday service as guidebook to personal fulfillment.
2020-09-151h 02Jewish MattersThe Power of the Shofar # 2 High Holidays SeriesThe Power of the Shofar # 2 The High Holidays Series on Jewish Matters Podcast with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman
Blowing the Shofar is an unusual way to celebrate the New Year, how do we make it into a transformative experience. We will explore the different meanings behind the shofar and the sounds we blow, and how we can make hearing the shofar into a deeply meaningful moment.
2020-09-1030 min
Jewish MattersZe'ev Jabotinsky "Jewish Pride and Strength" #13 Great JewsZe’ev Jabotinsky “Jewish Pride and Strength” # 13 Great Jews with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman on Jewish Matters Podcast
Jews had been the victims of anti-semitism for millennia, Ze’ev Jabotinsky would teach our people to defend ourselves and fight for our lives and for a Jewish State. He created the Revisionist Zionist movement to inspire Jews to take our fate into our own hands, and through the Beitar youth group and the Irgun fighters he tirelessly worked towards Jewish independence.
2020-09-0340 min
Jewish MattersThe Sunset Series # 9 Israeli-Palestinian Dialogue with R Yehuda Hacohen and Sulaiman KhatibSunset Series #9 New Generation New Conversation: An Israeli-Palestinian Dialogue for Moving Forward with Sulaiman Khatib & Rabbi Yehuda HaKohen on Jewish Matters Podcast
Hear West Bank Jew and Palestinian discuss the failures of the peace process, the rival narratives contextualizing our conflict and fresh ideas for achieving a real peace that can satisfy both peoples.
2020-09-021h 13Jewish MattersElul: Preparing for the High Holidays # 3 Holiday SeriesElul: Preparing for the High Holidays on Jewish Matters Podcast with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman
The Month before Rosh Hashanah is a the most special month of the Jewish year. It is the time when we prepare ourselves through introspection, personal growth and self-improvement. Will discuss the themes of the holidays and practical steps to personal self-transformation.
2020-08-3126 min
Jewish MattersTheodor Herzl "The Father of Modern Zionism" # 12 Extraordinary Jewish PersonalitiesTheodor Herzl "The Father of Modern Zionism" on Jewish Matters Podcast with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman
Herzl dedicated his life to his vision of a Jewish State, founding the World Zionist Congress and lobby word governments for the right of Jews to their own homeland. Tragically he died at a young age driving tirelessly towards his goal.
2020-08-2721 min
Jewish MattersThe Sunset Series # 8 The New Zionist Identity with Prof. David GaizbordThe New Zionist Identity: Bridging the Israel-Disapora Divide with Professor David Graizbord on Jewish Matters Podcast with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman
Has “Israeliness” become a new expression of Jewish identity in the diaspora? —an unselfconscious and largely secular expression of national kinship and solidarity, as well as of personal and communal purpose. Can this new brand of Zionism be the bridge to span the ever widening gap between young people in the diaspora and Israel? How should Israelis be responding to this new awakening of Israeli identification? What role can young olim play in bridging that gap?
2020-08-2555 min
Jewish MattersSunset Series # 7 Christian Support for Israel with Josh ReinsteinChristian Support for Israel: The Power of Faith-Based Diplomacy with Josh Reinstein on Jewish Matters Podcast.
Josh Reinstein Director of the Knesset Christian Allies Caucus and President of the Israel Allies Foundation takes a unique approach to explaining what lies behind the recent wave of support for Israel and the counter force, and he clarifies what path should be taken moving forward.
2020-08-1951 min
Jewish MattersJewish Spirituality -Going Deeper # 2 Putting Passion Into PrayerPutting Passion Into Prayer #2 Going Deeper on Jewish Matters Podcast with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman
With the high holidays coming up (yes Rosh Hashanah is a month away), let’s take a new look at prayer. Prayer is challenging, yet it is central to Jewish practice, community, and our relationship with G-d. How can we keep our prayers dynamic, especially when synagogue life is limited? We will talk about the fundamentals of prayers as a way to reinvigorate our spiritual lives.
2020-08-1825 min
Jewish MattersRav J.B. Soloveitchik "Tradition and Modernity" # 11 Extraordinary Jewish PersonalitiesRabbi JB Soloveitchik “Tradition and Modernity” on Jewish Matters Podcast with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman
Rabbi Soloveitchik was one of the greatest Jewish thinkers of the 20th century. He was a seminal figure who bridged the world Traditional European Jewry with the modern world of America, the Yeshiva world with Academia. Talmudist, Philosopher and Orator, he dedicated his life to his students at Yeshiva University, even passing up the position of Chief Rabbi of Israel. He lead the Modern Orthodox community over the second half of the 20th century, and cultivated a whole generation of teachers of Torah, commu...2020-08-1342 min
Jewish MattersJewish Spirituality-Going Deeper # 1 Jewish Meditation: A Path to Inner PeaceJewish Meditation: A Path to Inner Peace # 1 Jewish Spirituality -Going Deeper
in Jewish Matters Podcast with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman
When we think Meditation we usually think of Eastern religions. Judaism has a long standing tradition of meditation. We will talk about how meditation is different than prayer, and how it can help us achieve inner peace. We will also experience a Jewish meditation together.
2020-08-1034 min
Jewish MattersIran, China & The New Threat To Israel with Guest Speaker Elliot Chodoff # 7 The Sunset SeriesIran, China & The New Threat To Israel with Guest Speaker Elliot Chodoff # 7 Sunset Series
on Jewish Matters Podcast with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman
Our Topic:
Explosions have been going off all over Iran in the past week. Who is responsible for them and could this lead to retaliation or a war against Israel by Iran? Will the new agreement with China embolden Iran in ways not seen before? Hear from a military and political expert about Israel’s greatest existential threat.
Our Speaker:
Elliot Chodoff is a political and military analyst...2020-07-281h 02
Jewish MattersKabbalah & Astrology: Is My Fate In The Stars? # 4 Kabbalah 101 -Jewish Spirituality SeriesKabbalah & Astrology: Is My Fate In The Stars? # 4 Kabbalah 101 -Jewish Spirituality Series
Jewish Matters Podcast with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman
We all want to know our destiny, can we find it in the stars? Kabbalistic and Jewish texts incorporate Astrology in its teachings, is there Jewish Astrology and if so when and how can we use it?
2020-07-2824 min
Jewish MattersElie Wiesel "The Voice of Justice" # 10 Extraordinary Jewish PersonalitiesExtraordinary Jewish Personalities # 10 Elie Wiesel "The Voice of Justice" on Jewish Matters Podcast with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman
From Chasidic boy to Auschwitz survivor to moral conscience of the world, Elie Wiesel was perhaps the most well-known Jew throughout the world of the past generation. He dedicated his life to challenging mankind to remember and confront the horrors of the Holocaust in order to prevent such crimes against humanity to happen again.
2020-07-2337 min
Jewish MattersJewish Spirituality -Kabbalah 101 # 3 Fixing A Broken WorldJewish Spirituality: Kabbalah 101 # 3 -Fixing A Broken World.
The most difficult challenge to belief is suffering and evil in the world. If G-d is good, why does it appear the world is ‘bad’, painful. We will look at a Kabbalistic approach to the existence of evil and darkness in the world, and how we are to respond to it
2020-07-1925 min
Jewish MattersExtraordinary Jewish Personalities # 9 Natan Sharansky "The Prison of Zion"Extraordinary Jewish Personalities # 9 Natan Sharansky "The Prison of Zion" on Jewish Matters Podcast
Natan Sharansky is one of the true heroes of our time. Hear the story from his beginnings as a Refusnik to becoming a Minister in the government of Israel, and of his 9 years in a Russian Prison where he took on the Soviet system and vanquished them. A few years after his release the Soviet Union would collapse.
2020-07-1644 min
Jewish MattersThe Sunset Series # 6 Aliyah & Entrepreneurship: An Inside View with Michael BermanThe Sunset Series # 5 Aliyah & Entrepreneurship: An Inside View with Michael Berman on Jewish Matters Podcast with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman
Get the inside scoop on what it’s really like to be an entrepreneur, in the US and Israel. Michael will give his tips to success and speak about the different business cultures in the US and Israel, and how to make both work.
About our speaker: Michael Berman is an entrepreneur and investor working with a select group of high potential development and early commercial stage Medical companies. He currently serves on the boards of 11 compani...2020-07-1452 min
Jewish MattersJewish Spirituality -Kabbalah 101 # 2 Actualizing Our Higher PotentialKabbalah 101 # 2 Actualizing Our Higher Potential on Jewish Matters Podcast with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman
The Kabbalah presents 10 Divine energies/dynamics (Sefirot) which are within us. Learn to identify our Divine qualities and how we can cultivate them to actualize our inner potential.
2020-07-1336 min
Jewish MattersExceptional Jewish Personalities # 8 The Lubavitch Rebbe "The Global Reach"On Jewish Matters Podcast with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman
The Lubavitch Rebbe "The Global Reach" The Lubavitch Rebbe is a larger than life personality; genius and scholar, builder of the Chabad worldwide outreach movement, confidante to thousands of followers and world leaders, miracle worker and controversial Messianic figure. Who really was Menachem Mendel Schneerson and how did he become ‘The Rebbe’?
2020-07-0948 min
Jewish MattersSunset Series # 5 To Annex or Not To Annex: A DebateTo Annex or Not To Annex -A Debate with Chuck Freilich & Eli Vered Hazon -Jewish Matters Podcast
Israel has a historic and monumental decision to make about applying sovereignty to parts of Yehuda and Shomron (the West Bank) as part of the Trump Plan. Join us for what will be a passionate discussion/debate of the issues involved.
Pro Annexation Eli Vered Hazon, Foreign Director of Foreign Affairs, Likud Party.
Anti-Annexation, Professor Chuck Freilich, former deputy national security adviser in Israel and long-time senior fellow at Harvard's Belfer Center, he teaches political science at C...2020-07-071h 13
Jewish MattersJewish Spirituality -Kabbalah 101 # 1 -A Deeper Look At Reality# 1 A Deeper Look at Reality on Jewish Matters Podcast with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman
Kabbalah conjures up mysticism, deep secrets and a journey to the unknown. What is Kabbalah, why has it become so popular, and can we understand it? In this 4 part series we will explore the meaning of these Jewish teaching about a deeper vision of reality and how it can be relevant to our lives.
2020-07-0632 min
Jewish MattersExtraordinary Jewish Personalities # 7 Yitzhak Rabin "The Warrior for Peace"Jewish Matters Podcast with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman
Yitzhak Rabin was the general and IDF Chief of Staff credited with the 1967 Six Day War victory and Prime Minister of Israel who negotiated the Oslo Peace Accords with the Palestinians. He was a man of paradoxes, reserved yet a statesman, warrior yet a champion of a contentious peace deal who was murdered for his pursuit of peace. Join us as we explore the man and his accomplishments, and understand the Israel-Palestinian issues and how we got to the annexation debate of today.
2020-07-0145 min
Jewish MattersJewish Spirituality Finding Our Purpose # 2 -Career ChoicesJewish Matters Podcast with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman
What does Jewish wisdom say about Finding Our Purpose in life? How do I know what career is right for me, and that I will be good at? How do we find the good work/life balance? How do I prevent work from taking over my life?
2020-06-2837 min
Jewish MattersExtraordinary Jewish Personalities # 6 Hannah Senesh "The Heroic Poet"Jewish Matters Podcast with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman
Hannah Senesh’s poetry has stirred the hearts of Israel since her heroic death. After making Aliyah she returned to Hungary to fight the Nazis. She was captured and executed, dying trying to save her fellow Jews. Join us as we explore her heroic life and her inspiring poetry.
2020-06-2529 minJewish MattersJewish Spirituality: Finding Our Purpose # 3 -My Personal JourneyJewish Matters Podcast wtih Rabbi Jonathan Feldman
What does Jewish wisdom say about Finding Our Purpose in life? I will be sharing my own personal story of my travels through Europe, across Africa culminating in Israel where I started studying Torah, eventually going on to become a Rabbi.
2020-06-2240 min
Jewish MattersExtraordinary Jewish Personalities # 5 Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach "The Singing Rabbi"Jewish Matters Podcast with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman.
We have all been inspired and touched by his music, but who was R’ Shomo? R’ Shlomo touched thousands of lives, and transformed a generation, and the endurance of his musical legacy is a testimony to the message of love and hope that he taught. Join us as we trace his journey from Greenwich Village to San Francisco in the 60’s and Russia in the 70’s. I will share my own personal stories with R’ Shlomo.
2020-06-1852 min
Jewish MattersExtradordinary Jewish Personalities # 4 Abba Kovner "The First Avenger"
Jewish Matters Podcast with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman
Abba Kover, a real Jewish Avenger fought against the Nazis with the resistance in the Vilna Ghetto, in the forest with the partisans and then in the Israel War of Independence. But his most daring fight was after the war to bring vengeance upon Nazis officers. Join us for this little known extraordinary story of Jewish bravery and daring. He then went on to became one of Modern Israel's greatest poets and won the Israel Prize.
2020-06-1240 min
Jewish MattersJewish Spirituality -The Soul and the Afterlife # 4 Reincarnation and the Kabbalah: Back to the FutureJewish Matters Podcast with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman
Do we have a past and a future beyond this life? Can we know our past lives and does it matte? Do we have any fellow travelers through the different incarnations? How does this knowledge impact our mission in the world?
2020-06-1236 min
Jewish MattersThe Sunset Series # 4 The Lost Jews from China to the Amazon with Guest Michael FreundJewish Matters Podcast with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman
The myth of lost Jewish communities has existed for hundreds of years. Could these myths be true? Are we in the process of finding the ‘Lost Tribes’ of Israel? Come hear about the search for lost Jews in Burma, China, the ‘hidden’ Jews of Eastern Europe and more
2020-06-091h 07
Jewish MattersExtraordinary Jewish Personalities # 3 Golda Meir "The Iron Woman"Jewish Matters Podcast with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman
Golda is an icon of the birth of the State of Israel. Join us as we trace her journey from when she made Aliyah from the US in 1922 to become Prime Minister of Israel and one of the fist female Prime Ministers in the world.
2020-06-0544 minJewish MattersJewish Spirituality -The Soul and The Afterlife # 3 Does Kaddish Help, Heaven, & GhostsJewish Matters Podcast with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman
The Soul and the Afterlife # 3 What is the nature of the Afterlife, and how do we understand the Jewish idea of heaven? Can our Kaddish prayer help the soul of the deceased? Does a person who died still have a connection to this world and does Judaism believe in Ghosts? This and more tonight.
2020-06-0141 min
Jewish MattersThe Quarantine Diaries.# 6 The Sunset Series # 3: Dating After Corona: The New Normal?Zoom Panel Event on Jewish Matters Podcast with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman
The Sunset Series Presents:Dating After Corona: The New Normal?
Josh Benjamin and Bracha Rapaport, co-founders, Corona Crush, Dr. Alana Siegel, Psychologist.
Has the period of social isolation and distancing changed the way people date? Is zoom dating more mainstream and will it remain so? Are there advantages to the New Normal, and will some of the changes remain? We will speak with the founders of Corona Crush, a Facebook group meant to create couples during Corona quarantine that quickly exploded and now...2020-05-2651 minJewish MattersJewish Spirituality -The Soul and The Afterlife # 2 What Happens After We Die?Jewish Matters Podcast with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman. Does the Soul live on after we die? Are the accounts of the next world true? Can we communicate with those who are gone? What does the Kabbalah say about heaven?
2020-05-2538 minJewish MattersJewish Spirituality -The Soul and The Afterlife # 1 What is the Soul?Jewish Matters Podcast with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman. Is there a deeper part of ourselves that we can tap into? What is the Soul and how do we identify it? What happens to the Soul after we die? Join us as we explore our Divine inner self.
2020-05-2505 min
Jewish MattersExtraordinary Jewish Personalities # 2 Rabbi AI Kook 'The Mystical Zionist'Jewish Matters Podcast with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman. Rabbi Avraham Yitzhak Kook was the first Chief Rabbi of the Jewish community in Israel (Palestine at the time). He was a philosopher, poet, mystic and 'tzadik' (pious individual) who was known for his passionate Zionism and love of all Jews. He is one of the most powerful voices in religious Zionism, can the controversial 'settler movement' be attributed to him? Who was this mysterious figure who shattered stereotypes and whose writings are so inspiring yet so difficult to understand?
2020-05-2035 min
Jewish MattersQuarantine Diaries # 1 Lessons From A Global Crisis w/ Rabbi Jonathan FeldmanPodcast- What lessons are we meant to draw personally, as a Jewish people and for the world from the events happening the world today? How can we become better as an individual and as a world? We will draw from Jewish sources to seek some insight into these questions.2020-04-2000 min
Jewish MattersQuarantine Diaries # 2: Finding Meaning in Life's Tests w/ Rabbi Jonathan FeldmanZoom Event -We want life to be easy, however much of the time it is not. How can we reframe the challenges so they become moments of growth? 2020-04-0300 min
Jewish MattersQuarantine Diaries # 3: How To Stay Happy in Stressful Times w/ Rabbi Jonathan FeldmanZoom Event Recording -We think happiness is something that happens, but Jewish Wisdom tells us that it us up to us to make it happen, whether things are 'good' or 'hard'. We will offer practical tips on how to attain this. 2020-04-0300 min
Too Stupid to Live: Romance Reviews $5 and UnderHidden Sins with Jonathan Bradley WelchJonathan Bradley Welch (A Special Presentation) joins Becky to discuss 1.) is that the man’s leg or arm on the front cover and 2.) the sexy, thrilling, and deadly “Hidden Sins” ($3.99.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-03-131h 25
The CIO In The Know PodcastRunning IT as a customer-focused organization with Jonathan FeldmanIn this episode, I’m joined by CIO Jonathan Feldman. Jonathan is the Chief Information Officer for the City of Asheville, North Carolina. One of Jonathan’s core beliefs is that you can’t run IT without being a customer-focused organization. Civic organizations…… Read More Running IT as a customer-focused organization with Jonathan Feldman2019-03-1120 min
The Jeff Schlarb PodcastEp. 24: Jonathan FeldmanAfter a career in filmmaking and carpentry, Jonathan Feldman successfully switched gears and became the founding partner and director of design for Feldman Architecture. He joins Jeff to discuss using his head vs. heart in his designs, the project that got away, and a lesson in rammed earth.
2017-07-2656 min
Gov Innovator PodcastHow Utah became a leader in evidence-based policymaking: An interview with Kristen Cox, Director, Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget, and Jonathan Ball, Director, Utah Fiscal Analysts Office – Episode #132 Utah is one of the top states in the U.S. in terms of evidence-based policymaking and budgeting. In particular, with efforts by the Utah State Legislature and the administration of Governor Gary Herbert, Utah has created a variety of agency-specific and cross-agency tools to incorporate evidence into policy and funding decisions. That includes:
A requirement from the Governor’s budget office that agencies seeking new funding provide evidence of program efficiency and effectiveness and, for new programs, describe their program evaluation strategy.
The Herbert administration’s use of a performance management framework for agencies.
A requirement by the Legislature th...2016-07-2213 minGov Innovator PodcastUsing intensive, individualized math tutoring to boost academic outcomes of disadvantaged youth: An interview with Jonathan Guryan, Professor, Northwestern University – Episode #121Improving schooling outcomes of disadvantaged youth is a top policy priority in the United States, but few interventions have produced convincing evidence that they can improve those outcomes, especially for adolescent youth — the age at which socially costly outcomes occur, such as high school dropout. As a result, it may be conventional wisdom that, by adolescence, it is too late and too costly to improve academic outcomes of children in poverty.
A recent study (and related Hamilton Project policy proposal), however, suggest that this conventional wisdom is wrong. It uses a rigorous evaluation design — a randomized controlled trial — t...2016-04-2609 min
Hey We're Back!#35 - Stranger Than Fiction - David FeldmanIn this episode comedian, producer, and writer David Feldman takes a break from comedy. We also get to see a side of David, the loving son, that might surprise you.Featuring: David FeldmanMusic by: Mike Shapiro, Billy Novick, and Guy Van Duser2013-05-2606 min