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Behind the BimaWorld Zionist Congress Elections Coverage (Part 1)Boca Raton, Florida, this is Behind the Bima. On this week's episode, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg navigates the intricate landscape of the 39th World Zionist Congress. Rabbi Goldberg is joined by five influential voices in the Jewish world: Rabbi Moshe Hauer representing the OIC-Mizrachi Slate, Rabbi Pesach Lerner of Eretz Ha’Kodesh, Rabbi Steve Burg from Aish Ha’am, Mort Klein of ZOA, and Dan Kaskel leading the Herut slate.As the election for this global congress unfolds, Rabbi Goldberg unpacks the implications of billions of dollars at stake, influencing policy and direction for the Jewish state and comm...2025-03-121h 36Behind the BimaSpecial Guest - Ze'ev Orenstein (City of David Foundation Director for International Affairs)In this episode, our esteemed hosts, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg and Rabbi Josh Broide, engage in a riveting conversation with Ze'ev Orenstein, the Director for International Affairs at the City of David Foundation.Ze'ev Orenstein is a well-known figure in the realm of international affairs, known for his extensive work with the City of David Foundation (https://cityofdavid.org.il/en/). His insights and experiences provide a unique perspective on the intersection of history, archaeology, and the modern city of Jerusalem.Join us as we delve into a discussion about the significance of the City of...2023-05-1859 minBehind the BimaSpecial Guests - R' Manning and Bracha Poliakoff (Authors of Reclaiming Dignity)00:00 - Intro17:02 - Interview1:11:59 - OutroRabbi Anthony Manning gained his master’s degree in jurisprudence from Oxford University and worked as a corporate lawyer in London for ten years. He learned at Yeshivat Etz Chaim in London, Yeshivat Hamivtar in Efrat, Ateres Yisrael in Bayit Vegan, and at the Jerusalem Kollel of Rav Yitzchak Berkovits. He has semichah, Yoreh Yoreh, from Rav Berkovits, semichot from Rav Zalman Nechemia Goldberg, and is a member of the Rabbinical Council of America.Bracha Poliakoff, LCSW- C, is a licensed clinical social worker, speaker, and writer. Sh...2023-05-111h 15Behind the BimaSpecial Guest - R' Kalman Samuels, Founder of ShalvaGuest: Rabbi Kalman Samuels, Founder of ShalvaIn this episode, Rabbis Efrem Goldberg and Josh Broide sit down with Rabbi Kalman Samuels, the founder of Shalva, the Israel Association for the Care and Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities. Shalva is a non-denominational organization providing a myriad of services free of charge to individuals with disabilities from infancy to adulthood, along with their families.Topics Discussed:Rabbi Samuels' Personal Journey: Rabbi Samuels shares his personal journey from his non-observant Jewish upbringing in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, to becoming a committed advocate for people with...2023-05-041h 13Behind the BimaSpecial Guest - Yehuda KohnBorn into a family that was fragmented by the Holocaust, Yehuda Kohn, head of the Bet Elazraki Children’s Home in Netanya, has dedicated his life to repairing the lives of hundreds of at-risk children by providing them with warmth, love and a welcoming environment. For more, see here: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/a-true-parent-621579. 00:00 - Intro 8:38 - Interview 57:54 - Outro Stay up to date with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg at https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/whatsapp. Notes:Check out this inspiring wedding: https://youtu.be/ANpuFjl5c_0. Learn more about the orphange...2023-01-2659 minBehind the BimaSpecial Guest - Rav Moshe MeiselmanRav Moshe Meiselman is an American-born Orthodox rabbi and rosh yeshiva of Yeshiva Toras Moshe in Jerusalem, which he established in 1982. He also founded and served as principal of Yeshiva University of Los Angeles (YULA) from 1977 to 1982. He is a descendant of the Lithuanian Jewish Soloveitchik rabbinic dynasty and nephew of the Rav, R. Joseph B. Soloveitchik who he considers to be his Rebbe par excellence. 00:00 - Intro 8:36 - Interview 1:11:56 - Outro Stay up to date with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg at https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/whatsapp.Rabbi Efrem Goldberg: Rabbi, Boca Raton Syna...2023-01-191h 21Behind the BimaBonus Episode: Out of the Shadows - A Jewish Approach to Mental HealthIntroducing the first episode of Out of the Shadows: A Jewish Approach to Mental Health. Subscribe to the monthly podcast and let us know if you have any feedback.---There are problems that affect so many and yet so few talk about them, which is why R. Efrem Goldberg and Moshe Yachnes bring you OUT OF THE SHADOWS: A Jewish Approach to Mental Health, hosted by the Boca Raton Synagogue and Onward Living's Adopt Initiative. Rabbi Goldberg and Moshe speak to leaders in the field and discuss contemporary challenges to help us better understand...2022-09-181h 33Behind the BimaSpecial Guest - Hillel FuldHillel Fuld is an American Israeli technology blogger, vlogger, business advisor, and international speaker. Fuld's work focuses on the Israeli high tech industry, guidance for startup companies, and marketing tips for growing a business or personal brands. Fuld has been recognized as one of the most influential people in the Israeli tech industry, and has been ranked in the top ten of global technology bloggers. In 2018, he was the keynote speaker at the Touro College Division of Graduate Studies commencement in New York City. 00:00 - Intro 4:58 - Interview 1:06:48 - Outro Connect with...2022-07-071h 07Behind the BimaSpecial Guests - Dovi Safier & Yehuda GebererDovi Safier is a business professional who enjoys researching unexplored chapters of Jewish history, with a primary focus on the yeshivos of the interwar period. Yehuda Geberer (https://yehudageberer.com/) is a researcher of Jewish History and a popular tour guide of Jewish Historical sites in Europe. He spends much of his time conducting group and private tours around Europe as well as Israel, for families, groups and institutions from a variety of background and ages. Tours to Europe and Israel focus on the story of the Jewish People in the modern era and this remains the p...2022-06-301h 31Behind the BimaSpecial Guest - Saul Blinkoff, AnimatorOur Guest: Saul (https://saulblinkoff.com/) began his career as an animator for the WALT DISNEY STUDIOS working on the hit films Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Mulan, & Tarzan. He made his directorial debut with the hip action-adventure series Spy Groove for MTV. Shortly thereafter, he re-joined DISNEY, directing the films Winnie the Pooh: Springtime with Roo & Kronk's New Groove- starring Eartha Kitt & David Spade. Notes: •IMBD Parent Guide can be helpful to find out how appropriate a movie is •VidAngel (https://www.vidangel.com/): Skip or mute what you don’t want to see or he...2022-06-161h 27Behind the BimaSpecial Guest - Elisheva Liss, LMFTElisheva Liss, LMFT is a psychotherapist in private practice, an author, lecturer, and digital educator. Her book, Find Your Horizon of Healthy Thinking, teaches how to use a narrative therapy technique she developed for managing challenging thoughts, feelings, and circumstances. Her primary digital course is: Sacred, Not Secret: A Religious Parent's Guide to Healthy, Holy Sexuality Education. Some of her other courses are: Private Practice Pro-Tips, How to Make the Most of Your Therapy Experience, and So You Might Want to Homeschool. 00:00 - Intro 11:50 - Interview 1:11:35 - Outro Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg: ...2022-06-091h 13Behind the BimaSpecial Guest - R' Berel WeinRabbi Berel Wein, the founder and director of the Destiny Foundation since 1996, has, for over 25 years, been identified with the popularization of Jewish history through his more than 1,000 lectures heard world-wide on CD and now as downloadable MP3s, his 15 books, history courses, educational tours and, most recently, dramatic and documentary films. Rabbi Wein is a graduate of the Hebrew Theological College and Roosevelt College in Chicago. He received his Juris Doctor Degree from De Paul University Law School and a Doctor of Hebrew Letters from Hebrew Theological College. 00:00 - Intro15:00 - Interview 1:08:23 - O...2022-06-021h 17
Q&A With Rabbi Efrem GoldbergBonus Episode - Q&A With Rabbi Efrem Goldberg, moderated by Zev BrennerA Conversation with R. Efrem Goldberg, moderated by Zev Brenner (Host of Talkline).Topics include: homosexuality transgenderism abortion2022-05-2637 minBehind the BimaSpecial Guest - Rabbi Mark WildesRabbi Mark Wildes was ordained from Yeshiva University, but before becoming a rabbi, he received a JD from the Cardozo School of Law and a Masters in International Affairs from Columbia University. Since founding MJE 20 years ago, Rabbi Wildes has become one of America’s most inspirational and dynamic Jewish educators. He lives with his wife Jill and their children Yosef, Ezra, Judah and Avigayil on the Upper West Side where they maintain a warm and welcoming home for all. He is a hard core Beatles and John Lennon fan, and enjoys rocking out on the drums whenever possible. 2022-05-261h 22Behind the BimaSpecial Guest - Sam Ron, Holocaust SurvivorSam Ron and Jack Waksal were prisoners in the Holocaust together and recently united after 79 years. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg: Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldbergTwitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg Rabbi Efrem Goldberg: Rabbi, Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS). Rabbi Philip Moskowitz: Associate Rabbi, BRS. Rabbi Josh Broide: Outreach Rabbi, BRS.
2022-04-281h 22Behind the BimaSpecial Guest - Coach Bruce PearlBruce Alan Pearl (born March 18, 1960) is an American college basketball coach, and the head coach of the Auburn Tigers men's basketball program. A video of Pearl (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_nRO8KEEFo) went viral in which he said at a press conference: "My Hebrew name is Mordecai, and I think my family gave me that name for this reason. Mordecai talked to Esther the queen and said, 'Look, Esther, you might survive this for a little while, but you won't survive this. He's really going to kill all the Jewish people and your family...2022-04-071h 00Behind the BimaSpecial Guest - Naomi NachmanAs cooking has always been her passion, in 2004, Naomi started her own kosher personal chef business, The Aussie Gourmet, to pursue cater weekly and Shabbat/Yom Tov meals for families and individuals within The Five Towns and neighboring communities and beyond — including Alaska and Israel. Naomi is often sought after to give cooking demonstrations and produce kosher Chopped competitions throughout the New York/New Jersey Metropolitan as well as across the country, where she shares her immense enthusiasm for food. Naomi has her own cooking show on Kosher.com called Sunny Side Up. Naomi also hosts her own...2022-03-311h 16Behind the BimaSpecial Guests - Rabbi Yechiel Levitansky (Ukraine) and Rabbi Yaakov Gibber (BJC)R. Yechiel Slomo Levitansky was born in Los-Angeles in 1974. He lives at present in Sumy, Ukraine with his wife and 6 children. As a rabbi his activity is the restoration of the Jewish in Sumy and the Sumy region. Since 5 years he studied in religious yeshiva school in L.A. and N.Y., USA. After finishing yeshiva he had practice in 1994-1995 in Kharkov, Ukraine and helped the local rabbi. Rabbi Yaakov Gibber became the Rabbi and Spiritual Leader of The Boca Jewish Center/Shaaray Tefilla in August of 2008. Prior to joining the Boca Jewish Center family, Rabbi G...2022-03-241h 28Behind the BimaSpecial Guests - Rabbis & Staff of BRS: BRS Global Campaign Marathon EpisodePartner with us at www.brsonline.org/global. A marathon episode, running for over 3.5 hours, celebrating the great talent behind BRS. Hosts Rabbis Efrem Goldberg and Josh Broide speak to:Rebbetzin Yocheved GoldbergRabbi Rael and Rebbetzin Aliza Blumenthal (BRS West)Jeffrey Goldberg (COO)Talia Borenstein (Director of Member Engagement)Rabbi Eli Zians (Teen Rabbi)Rabbi Kevin Rhine (Youth Rabbi)Matthew Miller (Behind the Bima Productions)Plus special guests Simcha Leiner, Esty and Yitzi Wolbe, and Rabbi Seth Grossman.BRS Global is not a subscription service, it is a global community of learners, with s...2022-03-103h 41Behind the BimaSpecial Guests - R' Eli Stefansky, With an Update from Ukraine with Refael Kruskal of OdessaShow your support for BRS and donate to our BRS Global campaign at www.brsonline.org/global. Rabbi Eli Stefansky was raised in New York and Bnei Brak. A graduate of some of the finest yeshivos both in Israel and the States, he learned for a while after his marriage, before successfully entering the real estate business. His Daf Yomi shiurim are streamed live every morning and is watched by participants around the globe, who write in with questions and comments. Refael Kruskal is the Chief Executive of Ukraine-based children’s charity Tikva. 00:00 - Int...2022-03-032h 06Behind the BimaSpecial Guest - R' Dovid BashevkinR' Dovid Bashevkin is the director of education for NCSY, the youth movement of the Orthodox Union, and an instructor at Yeshiva University, where he teaches courses on public policy, religious crisis, and rabbinic thought. He completed rabbinic ordination at Yeshiva University’s Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary, as well as a Master’s degree at the Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies focusing on the thought of Rabbi Zadok of Lublin under the guidance of Dr. Yaakov Elman. He is currently pursuing a doctorate in Public Policy and Management at The New School’s Milano School...2022-02-241h 30Q&A With Rabbi Efrem GoldbergBonus Episode - Q&A With Rabbi Efrem Goldberg, moderated by R' Ari KoretzkyA Conversation with R. Efrem Goldberg, moderated by R' Ari Koretzky (Host of the podcast, Jews You Should Know). This Q&A took part during a Malave Malka at Bnai Jacob Shaarei Zion in Baltimore on February 19, 2022 as part of a Shabbos sponsored by Yitzie & Nancy Pretter in memory of Chaim Ozer ben Yitzchak Ha'Kohen a"h. 00:00 - Introduction 5:19 - Background of Rabbi Goldberg 11:12 - Danger of Charismatic Leadership 21:25 - Living in a Polarizing World 29:52 - How Younger People Can Succeed 38:28 - Balance & Profile 50:05 - Changing Community Dynamics 56:33 - Building a...2022-02-221h 41Behind the BimaSpecial Guest - Ilana Toweg, Farmer Observing ShmitahAmerican-born and Canadian-raised, Ilana moved to Israel when she was 18, only taking on the agricultural life after her marriage 25 years ago to her third-generation farmer husband. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg: Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldbergTwitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg Rabbi Efrem Goldberg: Rabbi, Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS). Rabbi Philip Moskowitz: Associate Rabbi, BRS. Rabbi Josh Broide: Outreach Rabbi, BRS.
2022-02-171h 11Behind the BimaSpecial Guest - R' Eli MansourRabbi Mansour is currently the Rabbi of The Edmond J Safra Synagogue in Brooklyn, New York. He started his Yeshiva education at Magen David Yeshiva, which was founded by the Rabbi’s great uncle, the esteemed Mr. Isaac Shalom A"H. There he studied Torah and absorbed the richness of our heritage from noted Rabbis such as Rabbi David Bitton A"H, and Rabbi Moshe Greenes A”H. However, the figure who had the most significant impact on the Rabbi’s development was Rabbi Baruch ben Haim A"H. Rabbi Mansour continued his education as one of the founding student...2022-02-101h 03Behind the BimaSpecial Guest - Myron SugermanMyron Sugerman was born in Newark, New Jersey, in 1938, and at the age of twenty-one he followed his father's footsteps into the family business--Coin-operated amusements. Like his father, Barney "Sugie" Sugerman, Myron sold and operated slot machines, jukeboxes, cigarette machines, and anything else that accepted coins and entertained people in bars, nightclubs, and other hangouts around the world. The vocation took him all over the world's six habitable continents--to everywhere but Antarctica.For well over half a century, Myron did business with some of the most dangerous characters known to the public, including top-ranking members of the Genovese and...2022-02-031h 28Behind the BimaSpecial Guest - R' Yitzchak AdlersteinR. Yitzchak Adlerstein is the co-founder of Cross-Currents, an online journal of Orthodox Jewish thought, and regularly contributes to that site. He also on the editorial board of Klal Perspectives, an online journal of issues facing the Orthodox community. R. Adlerstein serves as the director of Interfaith Affairs for the Simon Wiesenthal Center. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg: Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg Rabbi Efrem Goldberg: Rabbi, Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS). Rabbi Philip Moskowitz: Associate Rabbi, BRS. 2022-01-201h 14Behind the BimaSpecial Guest - Bob Diener, Co-Founder of Hotels.comBob Diener is the co-founder and President of getaroom.com, and co-founder and past President of hotels.com. After receiving his law degree from Cornell where he was an editor of the Cornell Law Review, Bob practiced securities and corporate law with the firm of Gibson Dunn. As a leading travel industry expert, he is a frequent source for many major news organizations as well as a recurrent guest on many television and radio stations including NBC, CNN and Fox News. Bob has been featured on KGO radio San Francisco every Sunday for years and his articles have been...2022-01-131h 11Behind the BimaSpecial Guest - Nissim BlackNissim Baruch Black (born Damian Jamohl Black; December 9, 1986) is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer.He retired in 2011 to focus on his conversion to Orthodox Judaism, but soon returned under his new Hebrew name Nissim Black (Nissim means 'miracles' in Hebrew) and began writing from a more religious standpoint. He appeared on Shtar's song "Rabbit Hole" (2012). He has since released a mixtape called Miracle Music (2013) and the studio albums Nissim (2013), Lemala (2017), and Gibor (2019).Nissim Baruch Black was born Damian Jamohl Black in Seattle on December 9, 1986, the son of rappers Mia Black and James "Captain...2022-01-061h 25Behind the BimaSpecial Guests - YU Macs Coach Steinmetz & Ryan TurellYeshiva University announced Elliot Steinmetz as its head men's basketball coach on April 28, 2014. Steinmetz, a 2002 graduate of YU's Sy Syms School of Business who lettered on YU's basketball team for three seasons from 1999-02, is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the men's basketball program while ensuring the academic success of its student-athletes. He has served with distinction as head coach of the varsity basketball team at North Shore Hebrew Academy High School and of the gold medal-winning United States 18 and Under Boys Basketball Team for the Maccabiah Games in Israel. Steinmetz has led the men's basketball t...2021-12-301h 12Behind the BimaSpecial Guest - Joseph Gitler, Founder of LeketJoseph Gitler is a graduate of Yeshiva University and Fordham University Law School. After making aliyah in 2000, he worked for three years as Director of International Sales & Development for a family software business. He founded Leket Israel in 2003 after witnessing significant food wastage in Israel at a time of rising poverty. Joseph’s vision and steady hand have led the organization from a simple, one-man operation to Israel’s largest food rescue organization. He is married to Leelah, has five children and enjoys biking, traveling and spending time with his kids. Mr. Joseph Gitler, Founder & Chairman of Leket...2021-12-231h 17Behind the BimaSpecial Guest - Dara HornDara Horn is the award-winning author of six books, including the novels In the Image (Norton 2002), The World to Come (Norton 2006), All Other Nights (Norton 2009), A Guide for the Perplexed (Norton 2013), and Eternal Life (Norton 2018), and the essay collection People Love Dead Jews: Reports from a Haunted Present (Norton 2021). One of Granta magazine’s Best Young American Novelists (2007), she is the recipient of two National Jewish Book Awards, the Edward Lewis Wallant Award, the Harold U. Ribalow Award, and the Reform Judaism Fiction Prize, and she was a finalist for the Wingate Prize, the Simpson Family Literary Pri...2021-12-161h 04Behind the BimaSpecial Guest - Justice Richard BernsteinJustice Richard Bernstein became the first blind justice, elected by voters statewide, to the Michigan Supreme Court in November 2014. With a commitment to justice and fairness, Bernstein began his 8-year term in January 2015. Prior to being elected to Michigan’s highest court, Justice Bernstein was known as a tireless advocate for disabled rights as an attorney heading the public service division for The Sam Bernstein Law Firm in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Blind since birth, Justice Bernstein is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Michigan and earned his juris doctorate from Northwestern University School of Law...2021-12-091h 17Behind the BimaSpecial Guest - R' Mordechai MachlisR' Machlis is a truly righteous man, a teacher both by profession and by his very life. He hosts 200 people in his home every shabbos and has inspired thousands. His late wife, Rebbetzin Henny, was a truly singular outstanding woman. She lovingly opened her heavenly heart and home to many many tens of thousands of guests from every imaginable background. In her own unique way, Henny served as a caring mother and dedicated role model to so many of these people. The Rebbetzin keenly understood the special spiritual significance of hospitality and generosity and - wi...2021-11-251h 13Behind the BimaSpecial Guest - Dovid LichtensteinDovid Lichtenstein is an American billionaire entrepreneur and real estate investor. He is the founder and CEO of The Lightstone Group, which he founded in 1988. During the early years of the Lightstone Group, Lichtenstein focused on investing in multifamily properties. He rapidly grew his portfolio in the 1990s, before diversifying his portfolio and moving into retail. Lichtenstein in 2003 acquired Prime Retail for $638 million, seen as one of the largest retail purchases in United States at the time. He is also the author of three books called Headlines on the Orthodox Jewish perspective on current events and contemporary t...2021-11-181h 44Behind the BimaSpecial Guest - Jamie GellerJamie Geller is an Israeli-American food writer, celebrity chef, television producer and businesswoman. She has been called "The Kosher Rachael Ray" by the Miami Herald and the Queen of Kosher. Jamie Geller is the new Chief Media & Marketing Officer at Aish Global. Ms. Geller brings years of experience in building her media empire that influences millions every day. The award-winning producer, media and marketing executive is the Founder and CEO of Kosher Network international (KNi), the #1 Global Kosher Food Media Company and World's Most Watched Jewish Food Network with an audience of 5 million and 1 billion views. 00:00 - I...2021-11-111h 08Behind the BimaSpecial Guest - Chief Rabbi Dovid LauDavid Baruch Lau (Hebrew: דוד לאו; born 13 January 1966) is the Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of Israel. He was appointed after achieving a majority of the vote on July 24, 2013. He previously served as the Chief Rabbi of Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut, Israel, and as the Chief Rabbi of Shoham. Lau is the son of former Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of Israel Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau.00:00 - Introduction 16:00 - Interview 51:52 - Outro Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg: Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is the Senior R...2021-11-041h 05Behind the BimaSpecial Guest - R' YY JacobsonR. Yosef Yitzchak Jacobson, also known as YY Jacobson, is an American Chabad rabbi and speaker from Monsey, New York. Jacobson served as editor-in-chief of the Algemeiner Journal, and as a choizer for Lubavitcher Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneerson. There were technical issues in the live stream. 00:00 - Introduction 14:23 - Interview 1:33:09 - Outro Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg: Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is the Senior Rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), a rapidly...2021-10-281h 53Behind the BimaSpecial Guest - Professor Ruth WisseProfessor Ruth Wisse is the Martin Peretz Professor of Yiddish Literature and Professor of Comparative Literature at Harvard University emeritus. She is a noted scholar of Yiddish literature and of Jewish history and culture.00:00 - Intro18:34 - Interview Begins Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg: Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldbergTwitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldbergRabbi Efrem Goldberg is the Senior Rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), a rapidly-growing congregation of over 800 families and over 1,000 children in Boca Raton, Florida. BR...2021-10-2157 minBehind the BimaSpecial Guest - Avraham FriedAvraham Shabsi Hakohen Friedman (Hebrew: אברהם שבתי הכהן, born March 22, 1959) better known by his stage name, Avraham Fried, is a popular musical entertainer in the Orthodox Jewish community. 00:00 - Intro Discussion 20:00 - Interview Begins 1:03:20 - Outro DiscussionConnect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg: Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldbergTwitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldbergRabbi Efrem Goldberg is the Senior Rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), a rapidly-growing congregation of over 800 families and over 1,000 children in Boca Raton, Florida. BRS is the largest Orthodox Synagogue...2021-10-141h 17Behind the BimaSpecial Guest - Sheryl Sandberg, COO of FacebookSheryl Kara Sandberg (born August 28, 1969) is an American business executive, billionaire and philanthropist. Sandberg serves as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Facebook and the founder of LeanIn.Org. In June 2012, she was elected to Facebook's Board of Directors, becoming the first woman to serve on its board. Prior to joining Facebook as its COO, Sandberg was Vice President of Global Online Sales and Operations at Google, and was involved in its philanthropic arm Google.org. Before that, Sandberg served as Chief of Staff for United States Secretary of the Treasury, Lawrence Summers.In...2021-09-021h 08Behind the BimaSpecial Guest, Rabbi Moshe Weinberger (Second Visit)Rav Moshe Weinberger, shlit'a, has served as Mashpia in Yeshiva University since 2013, and is the founding Morah d'Asrah of Congregation Aish Kodesh in Woodmere, NY. Rav Weinberger is a noted speaker who draws upon a vast array of sources in his shiurim. The diverse currents of the MaHaRal, RaMChal, Ba'al Shem Tov, Vilna Gaon, Rav Tzadok HaKohen, Rebbe Nachman, The Ba'al HaTanya and others merge within him and are transmitted to countless Jews of all backgrounds thirsting for knowledge, inspiration and guidance. Rav Weinberger has also been intimately involved in Jewish education and outreach for almost thirty years. He...2021-08-261h 16Behind the BimaSpecial Guest - Mariano Rivera, MLB Hall of FamerMariano Rivera (born November 29, 1969) is a Panamanian-American former professional baseball pitcher who played 19 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees, from 1995 to 2013. Nicknamed "Mo" and "Sandman", he spent most of his career as a relief pitcher and served as the Yankees' closer for 17 seasons. A thirteen-time All-Star and five-time World Series champion, he is MLB's career leader in saves (652) and games finished (952). Rivera won five American League (AL) Rolaids Relief Man Awards and three Delivery Man of the Year Awards, and he finished in the top three in voting for the AL Cy Y...2021-08-191h 02Behind the BimaSpecial Guest - Yosef Mendelevich, Renowned Russian RefusenikYosef Mendelevitch (b. 1947 in Riga), was a refusenik from the former Soviet Union, also known as a "Prisoner of Zion" and now a politically unaffiliated rabbi living in Jerusalem who gained fame for his adherence to Judaism and public attempts to emigrate to Israel at a time when it was against the law in the USSR.Mendelevich was born in Riga and started his Jewish activities in the 1960s. He formed a student group of underground Jewish Education in 1966 and became an editor of an underground newsletter Iton on Jewish issues in 1969. Being repeatably refused the right...2021-08-121h 20Behind the BimaBonus Episode: Roundup #2Roundup of second 30 episodes. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg: Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldbergTwitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldbergRabbi Efrem Goldberg is the Senior Rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), a rapidly-growing congregation of over 800 families and over 1,000 children in Boca Raton, Florida. BRS is the largest Orthodox Synagogue in the Southeast United States. Rabbi Goldberg's warm and welcoming personality has helped attract people of diverse backgrounds and ages to feel part of the BRS community, reinforcing the BRS credo of 'Valuing Di...2021-07-1535 minBehind the BimaBonus Episode: Roundup #1This roundup episode of the first 30 episodes includes:Michael GoldsmithMoms of the HostsRussell GalbutModiR. Shay SchachterMarvel JosephR. Aaron KotlerR. Moshe WeinbergerDr. Jerome GroopmanNachum SegalMark WilfCharlie HararyEli BeerR. Judah MischelAryeh LightstoneNachi GordonSimcha LeinerR. Yisroel KaminetskyJudge Alvin HellersteinR. Yakov HorowitzLeonard SchleiferBen ShapiroJudge Ruchie FreierConnect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg: Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/2021-07-0829 minBehind the BimaSpecial Guests - Father and Son - Rabbi Manis & Benny FriedmanR. Manis Friedman (full name: Menachem Manis HaKohen Friedman, Hebrew: מנחם מניס הכהן פרידמן; born 1946) is a Chabad Lubavitch Hassid, Shliach, rabbi, author, social philosopher and public speaker. He is also the dean of the Bais Chana Institute of Jewish Studies. Friedman authored Doesn't Anyone Blush Anymore?, which was published in 1990 and is currently in its fourth printing. He is featured in the documentary films: The Lost Key (2014), The Jewish Journey: America (2015), and “Patterns of Evidences” (2017). Benzion Hakohen "Benny" Friedman (Hebrew: בנציון הכהן פרידמן; born 1984)[1] is an American Hasidic Jewish singer and a non-pulpit rabbi. Professionally trained in voice, he rose to prominence on the contemporary Jewish religious music sce...2021-06-171h 15Behind the BimaSpecial Guest - Beatie Deutsch, Marathon RunnerBracha “Beatie” Deutsch (ברכה דויטש; née Rabin; born August 29, 1989) is a Haredi American-Israeli marathon runner. She has won the Tiberias Marathon and the Jerusalem Marathon, as well as the Israeli half-marathon and marathon national championships. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg: Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is the Senior Rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), a rapidly-growing congregation of over 800 families and over 1,000 children in Boca Raton, Florida. BRS is the largest Orthodox Synagogue in the Southeast United States. Rabbi Goldberg's wa...2021-06-101h 07Behind the BimaSpecial Guest - Dr. Leah Goldin, Mother of Hamas Captive, Hadar Goldin A''HDr. Leah Goldin received her Ph.D. in Computer Science from the Technion (Haifa, Israel). She serves as CEO of Golden Solutions, an independent consulting firm specializing in system engineering, software engineering, process and quality. She is also a senior lecturer at Afeka College, and she was formerly the Head of the Software Engineering Department at Shenkar College and at the Jerusalem College of Engineering.Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldbergTwitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldbergRabbi Efrem Goldberg is the Senior Rabb...2021-06-031h 15Behind the BimaSpecial Guests - Rep. Ritchie Torres (D) and Joseph BorgenRep. Ritchie Torres, a self described progressive democrat, has been enormously supportive of Israel and in speaking out against Antisemitism. The result was an overwhelming backlash from the woke mob, but he has stood his ground. Tonight, he is our guest on Behind the Bima where we will ask him where his love and support of Israel comes from, how he deals with the hate and if we can persuade his colleagues to share his supportive view. Also joining us, Joey Borgen who was recently attacked and maced in Manhattan, simply for being a Jew. Rabbis Efrem G...2021-05-271h 20Behind the BimaSpecial Guest - Disco Rabbi, R. Yitzchak Dovid GrossmanRabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community.Special Guest: R. Grossman, the Disco Rabbi. R. Yitzchak Dovid Grossman (Hebrew: יצחק דוד גרוסמן) (born 15 September 1946 in Jerusalem), also known as the "Disco Rabbi", is the Chief Rabbi of Migdal HaEmek, founder and dean of Migdal Ohr educational institutions, and a member of the Chief Rabbinate Council of Israel. He is known for his work with children from disadvantaged and troubled homes, having r...2021-05-201h 07Behind the BimaSpecial Guest - Yedidya Harush, Live From Gaza BorderIn this time of crisis and need, donate for a bomb shelter in Israel here.Rabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community.Special Guest: Yedidya Harush. When he was 17, Yedidya and his family were evacuated from Gush Katif. Rather than be bitter, he settled a new part of Israel, Chalutza just along the Gaza border.Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: ht...2021-05-131h 08Behind the BimaSpecial Guest - R. Benji LeveneRabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community. Special Guest: R. Benji Levene, grandson of R. Aryeh Levin, who was known as the "Father of Prisoners" and the "Tzadik of Yerushalyim". He is doing tremendous work loving all Jews and bringing about unity. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitte...2021-05-061h 27Behind the BimaSpecial Guest - Matthew HiltzikRabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg Special Guest: Matthew Hiltzik is an American attorney, public relations and communications consultant, and the founder of the strategic communications and consulting firm Hiltzik Strategies, which represents high-profile organizations and indi...2021-04-291h 13Behind the BimaBehind Behind the BimaA look behind the scenes and questions from the crowd. Rabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is the Senior Rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), a rapidly-growing congregation of over 800 families...2021-04-221h 03Behind the BimaSpecial Guest - Robert Kraft, Owner of PatriotsRabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg Special Guest: Robert KraftOwner, New England PatriotsFounder, Foundation to Combat Anti-SemitismGreat supporter of IsraelRabbi Efrem Goldberg is the Senior Rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), a...2021-04-151h 19Behind the BimaSpecial Guest - Ruth Lichtenstein, Editor-in-Chief of Hamodia & Founder of Project WitnessRabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg Special Guest: Mrs. Ruth LichtensteinEditor in Chief of HaModia Founder of Project WitnessGreat-Grandaughter of the Gerrer RebbeRabbi Efrem Goldberg is the Senior Rabbi of the Boca Rato...2021-04-081h 16Behind the BimaSpecial Guest - R. Sholem Fishbane, CRC KashrusRabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg Special Guest: R. Sholem Fishbane is the Director of Kashrus for the Chicago Rabbinical Council (cRc), a leader in the field of Kosher Supervision. Respected for his broad expertise, energy a...2021-03-251h 17Behind the BimaSpecial Guest - Sruli BesserRabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg Special Guest: Yisroel Besser has been with Mishpacha almost since its inception: he has written several memorable profiles, some of which have become best-selling books. Along with interviewing revered Rebbes a...2021-03-181h 23Behind the BimaSpecial Guest - Jeff Swartz, Former CEO of TimberlandRabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg Special Guest: Jeff Swartz is the former president & CEO of Timberland, having worked in virtually every functional area of the company since 1986. The company grew rapidly under the leadership of Mr. S...2021-03-111h 18Behind the BimaSpecial Guest - AJ JacobsRabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg Special Guest: AJ Jacobs, author of 4 NY Times bestsellers, editor at Esquire Magazine, and commentator on NPR. Sponsor: Rena Bensmihen in memory of her grandfather, Morton (Papa) Kau...2021-03-041h 16Behind the BimaSpecial Guests - The Bluefelds and Rick Smith Jr.Rabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community. BRS + (https://www.brsonline.org/global) is not a subscription service, it is a global community of learners, with shared vision and shared values. Be part of the BRS global community and join our countless learning opportunities, programs, panel discussions, outreach efforts, Israel advocacy and more. Be part of a diverse global community representing different age groups, backgrounds, countries, a...2021-02-251h 05Behind the BimaSpecial Guests - Rabbis and Rebbetzins of BRSRabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community. BRS + (https://www.brsonline.org/global) is not a subscription service, it is a global community of learners, with shared vision and shared values. Be part of the BRS global community and join our countless learning opportunities, programs, panel discussions, outreach efforts, Israel advocacy and more. Be part of a diverse global community representing different age groups, backgrounds, countries, a...2021-02-183h 25Behind the Bima#44: Special Guest - MK Naftali BennettRabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community. BRS + (https://www.brsonline.org/global) is not a subscription service, it is a global community of learners, with shared vision and shared values. Be part of the BRS global community and join our countless learning opportunities, programs, panel discussions, outreach efforts, Israel advocacy and more. Be part of a diverse global community representing different age groups, backgrounds, countries, a...2021-02-102h 15Behind the Bima#43: Special Guests - Representative Ted & Jill DeutchRabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg Special Guests: Representative Ted & Jill Deutch (U.S. Representative for Florida's 22nd congressional district).Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is the Senior Rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), a rapid...2021-02-031h 22Behind the Bima#42: Special Guest - Shulem LemmerRabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg Special Guest: Shulem Lemmer, world-renowned singer and performer. Sponsor: Areyvut, which is dedicated to the core Jewish values of chessed, tzedakah, and tikkun olam, providing programs, tools, and resource...2021-01-281h 02Behind the Bima#41: Special Guest - Sivan Meir-RahavRabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg Special Guest: Sivan Meir-Rahav, is an Israeli journalist, lecturer, and World Mizrachi Shlicha to North America. Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is the Senior Rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), a...2021-01-201h 03Behind the Bima#40: Special Guest - Joey RosenfeldRabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg
2021-01-141h 08Behind the Bima#39: Special Guest - Dr. Eli Shapiro, Director of the Digital Citizenship ProjectRabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg
2021-01-071h 14Behind the Bima#38: Special Guest - Jay Feinberg, Founder & CEO of Gift of Life Marrow RegistryRabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg
2020-12-311h 10Behind the Bima#37: Special Guest - Meir KayRabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg
2020-12-241h 06Behind the Bima#36: Special Guest - Lori Palatnik, Founder of Momentum UnlimitedRabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg
2020-12-171h 07Behind the Bima#35: Special Guest - Eli Paley, Owner and Publisher of Mishpacha Media GroupRabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg
2020-12-101h 14Behind the Bima#34: Special Guest - R' Yoel GoldRabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg
2020-12-031h 06Behind the Bima#33: Special Guest - Malcolm HoenleinRabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg
2020-11-261h 13Behind the Bima#32: Special Guest - Ben BrafmanThe rabbis are joined by world-renowned defense attorney Ben Brafman, who discusses what it's like being a visibly Orthodox Jew defending high-profile clients, how to humanize people accused of bad crimes, and his relationships within various segments of the Jewish world. Plus, the rabbis discuss the secrets behind a good sermon. And antisemitism is on the rise while a TV journalist offensively references the Holocaust. All this and more... Behind the Bima.Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twit...2020-11-191h 04Behind the Bima#31: Reflections on Rav Dovid Feinstein zt"l & Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks zt"lOn this episode, the rabbis mourn the loss of two giants in the Jewish world, Rabbi Dovid Feinstein and Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks. The rabbis are joined by Rabbi Zvi Romm of The Bialystoker Synagogue, who discusses his relationship with R' Dovid and what the lessons he learned from watching and interacting with him. Then, the chazan Shim Craimer discusses his close relationship with Rabbi Lord Sacks and shares memories from the time spent at his side. All this and more... Behind the Bima. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Fa...2020-11-121h 06Behind the Bima#30: Special Guest - R' Moshe Kotlarsky of ChabadOn this episode, the rabbis are on location at Boca Raton's newest restaurant, Roadhouse, and are joined by Chef Seth Warshaw, Roadhouse's executive chef. Seth shares his background in kosher cooking, his plans for the new restaurants he's opening in Boca, and the proper way to make a hot dog.Also, what's in the rabbis' fridges? Which rabbi considers himself a Master Chef? And was that really a llama hanging out with the rabbis? All this and more... Behind the Bima.Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http...2020-11-051h 03Behind the Bima#29: Special Guest - Chef Seth WarshawOn this episode, the rabbis are on location at Boca Raton's newest restaurant, Roadhouse, and are joined by Chef Seth Warshaw, Roadhouse's executive chef. Seth shares his background in kosher cooking, his plans for the new restaurants he's opening in Boca, and the proper way to make a hot dog.Also, what's in the rabbis' fridges? Which rabbi considers himself a Master Chef? And was that really a llama hanging out with the rabbis? All this and more... Behind the Bima.Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http...2020-10-291h 21Behind the Bima#28: Special Guest - Judge Ruchie FreierIn this episode, the rabbis are joined by Judge Ruchie Freier, a New York City judge and the founder of Ezras Nashim, an all-female Orthodox Jewish volunteer ambulance service. Judge Freier discusses her background and how she became a lawyer and judge, shares how she deals with the opposition to Ezras Nashim, and talks about some of her inspirations and heroes.Also, an update on the Palm Beach County school district's decision to re-hire a principal fired for engaging in Holocaust denial. And why did the rabbis stop opening the show with a L'Chaim? All this and...2020-10-221h 07Behind the Bima#27: Special Guest - Ben ShapiroRabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg
2020-10-141h 00Behind the Bima#26: Special Guest - Dr. Leonard Schleifer, CEO of RegeneronRabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg
2020-10-081h 02Behind the Bima#25: Special Guest - R' Yakov HorowitzRabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg
2020-10-011h 09Behind the Bima#24: Special Guest - Judge Alvin HellersteinRabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg
2020-09-241h 10Behind the Bima#23: Special Guest - R' Yisroel KaminetskyRabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg
2020-09-171h 04Behind the Bima#22: Special Guest - Simcha LeinerRabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg
2020-09-101h 05Behind the Bima#21: Special Guest - Nachi Gordon, Founder of Meaningful MinuteRabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg
2020-09-031h 03Behind the Bima#20: Rabbis Solo EpisodeRabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg
2020-08-271h 08Behind the Bima#19: Special Guest - Aryeh Lighstone, Senior Advisor to the US Ambassador to IsraelRabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg
2020-08-201h 10Behind the Bima#18: Special Guest- R' Judah MischelRabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg
2020-08-131h 01Behind the Bima#17: Special Guest - Eli Beer, Founder of United HatzalahRabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg
2020-07-231h 03Behind the Bima#16: Special Guest - Charlie HararyRabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg
2020-07-161h 08Behind the Bima#15: Special Guest - Mark Wilf, Owner & President, Minnesota VikingsRabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg
2020-07-091h 06Behind the Bima#14: Special Guest - Nachum SegalRabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg
2020-07-021h 02Behind the Bima#13: Special Guest - Dr. Jerome GroopmanRabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg
2020-06-251h 04Behind the Bima#12: Special Guest - R' Moshe WeinbergerRabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg
2020-06-181h 05Behind the Bima#11: Special Guest - R' Aaron KotlerRabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg
2020-06-111h 03Behind the Bima#10: Special Guest - Marvel JosephRabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community.Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg
2020-06-041h 09Behind the Bima#9: Special Guest - R' Shay SchachterRabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community.Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg
2020-05-281h 09Behind the Bima#8: Special Guest - ModiRabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg
2020-05-211h 03Behind the Bima#7: Special Guest - Russell GalbutRabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community. Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg
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