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Dilemmas On Screen: A Jewish Perspective[The Office] Jim’s Pranks on Dwight — Fun and Games or Crossing a Line? (With Rabbi Yechezkel Freundlich)In this episode, join Rabbi Yechezkel Freundlich and I as we dig into the world of The Office and explore the ethics of pranking. Jim’s elaborate schemes on Dwight are some of the most iconic moments in the show — but are they actually okay? What’s the Torah’s view on pranking people in general? Is it just a wholesome way of getting a laugh? Or is this just bullying, albeit orchestrated by a charming bully on an adult dork - and if so, can pranking ever be a positive form of behavior? Can pranking build camaraderie and strengthe...
2025-11-3052 min
The Maggid MethodThe Maggid Method: Rabbi Yechezkel FreundlichRabbi Yechezkel Freundlich is Senior Rabbi of Congregation Beth Sholom, in Lawrence NY.
His career began in Chinuch, not in Rabbanus - so when he found himself having to prepare and deliver Drashos - it was something he sweated over.
But he soon hit his stride as Associate Rabbi at Congregation Beth Jacob in Atlanta, GA - where he discovered the power of a good story to capture his congregants' attention and drive his message home.
Thus began his practice of curating relatable stories - literally wherever he could find them.
In t...
2024-05-121h 00
Tehillim On Klaf TefilahRabbi Yechezkel Freundlich, Lawrence N.Y. Elul InspirationRabbi Yehezkiel Freundlich, Cong Beth Shalom Lawrence N.Y.
Elul Inspiration
2023-08-2207 min
Rabbi Yechezkel FreundlichBe'haaloscha - Preparing the Leviim; every Jew is a Sefer TorahMaharal and rav Hirsch on teh consecration of the Leviim
2022-06-1530 minRabbi Yechezkel FreundlichNasso - Singing with Joy and the Birchat KohanimThere are two types of service, the kind we like and the kind we don't.
2022-06-0832 minRabbi Yechezkel FreundlichBamidbar: Rav Hirsch on the Counting, Shavuos, and the role of the Individual in the "army" of Jewish serviceIdeal vs. reality, Torah was given in the desert specifically, and the "army" of Jewish service
2022-06-0132 minRabbi Yechezkel FreundlichBehar: Rav Hirsch on Shmita and YovelA Shabbos of the Land to remind us who is in charge and a fascinating approach to Socialism and Capitalism
2022-05-1836 minRabbi Yechezkel FreundlichParsha shiur: Kedoshim and Holiness through Self-restraint, Parenting and ShabbosRav Hirsch's take on living a life of Holiness, channeling, but not killing off, tendencies and drives we have, and the training ground parenting presents
2022-05-0434 minRabbi Yechezkel FreundlichGetting Your Kitchen Ready for Pesachkashering and cleaning - what needs and doesn't need to be done
2022-04-111h 03Rabbi Yechezkel FreundlichHalacha: A Review of the Mitzvos of PurimMegillah, shaloch manos, matanos l'evyonim, and a seudah
2022-03-1525 minRabbi Yechezkel FreundlichPurim - Know Thine Enemy: What Made Haman tick?A study of the Tree of Garden of Eden and how it relates to (Ha)Man's greatest Challange
2022-03-1545 minRabbi Yechezkel FreundlichParsha Shiur: Tetzaveh - Rav Hirsch on the messages of lighting the Menorah and the Clothing of the KohanimBoth must be provided by the people
2022-02-0934 minRabbi Yechezkel FreundlichHalacha shiur: Can you ask a Jew to do something on Shabbos that you are not allowed to do?Sometimes no, sometimes yes, and sometimes it depends.
2022-02-0425 minRabbi Yechezkel FreundlichParsha Shiur: Terumah - Rav Hirsch on the meanings and messages of the MishkanMetal and wood; what they mean and how they function together
2022-02-0332 minRabbi Yechezkel FreundlichParsha shiur: Mishpatim - Two fundamental insights from Rav Hirsch that define our nature to the MitzvotElevating ourselves and the relationship between Oral and Written Laws
2022-01-2635 minRabbi Yechezkel FreundlichParsha Shiur: YitroComments from Rav Hirsch on the beginning of the Parsha
2022-01-1934 minRabbi Yechezkel FreundlichHalacha (12) Fish and Meat Friday nightWhy do people eat fish Friday night and what do we need to do to keep it separate from meat?
2022-01-1823 minRabbi Yechezkel FreundlichParsha shiur - Beshalach: Of detours and Jewish witRav Hirsch's comments on two "detours" the Jews take on their way out of Mitzrayim
2022-01-1334 minRabbi Yechezkel FreundlichParsha Shiur - Bo: No one can be left behindRav Hirsch on "Celebrating Hashem"
2022-01-0728 minRabbi Yechezkel Freundlich(5) Jewish Wisdom, 3 Minutes at a Time - Are you destined for the World to Come?The two qualities, both accessible to us all, that will get us there. (Taanit 22a)
2021-12-0902 minRabbi Yechezkel FreundlichParsha Shiur - VayigashRav Hirsch on Yosef's balancing act of Divine Providence on one hand, while using his Brother's free-willed mistaken decisions on the other. Plus the reasons why we needed to be in Mitzrayim to become a nation ad how that impacted later centuries of Jewish History
2021-12-0822 minRabbi Yechezkel FreundlichModern Jewish History (16): The Rise of HitlerUnderstanding the factors behind his improbable and devastating rise to power
2021-12-0844 minRabbi Yechezkel FreundlichShabbos Drasha: Miketz - What are searching for?Shabbos Chanukah - The Brothers don't recognize Yosef, and the kohanim search for oil
2021-12-0505 minRabbi Yechezkel FreundlichMoments of Chanukah - The Secret of Gratitude (Day 4)Remembering the Miracle of the War by lighting candles
2021-12-0202 minRabbi Yechezkel FreundlichChanukah moments: Ascending or Descending in Holiness, but never staticAdding a candle each night
2021-12-0102 minRabbi Yechezkel FreundlichMoments of Chanukah - The Centrality of the Jewish Home (Day 2)The Sages placed a strong emphasis on the Jewish Home on Chanukah. Why?
2021-11-3002 minRabbi Yechezkel FreundlichMoments of Chanukah: "Oh yeah... it's Chanukah" (Day 1)2 minute daily Chanukah messages
2021-11-2902 minRabbi Yechezkel FreundlichShabbos Drasha: Vayeishev - Making Peace: There's an "I can't", and then there's an "I Can't"A brief recap of the Drasha
2021-11-2806 minRabbi Yechezkel FreundlichParsha shiur: Vayeishev - Rav Hirsch on Yosef's dreams and the Brother's calculation to sell himThe Avos and their families were not perfect; they have given us much to learn from.
2021-11-2536 minRabbi Yechezkel FreundlichHalacha (11) - Flowers on ShabbosCan i put them in water? Are they Muktzeh?
2021-11-2517 minRabbi Yechezkel FreundlichModern Jewish History (15) - American Jews in the Roaring 20sAs Europe was a disaster, the US takes its place as the largest and most powerful Jewish community
2021-11-2551 minRabbi Yechezkel FreundlichModern Jewish History (14) - Palestine in the 20sHighlighting the role of Rav Kook in the development of the Land
2021-11-1845 minRabbi Yechezkel FreundlichHalacha (10) - More from Retzei in bentching, plus forgetting Yaalah v'yavohHalacha shiur
2021-11-1817 minRabbi Yechezkel FreundlichParsha Shiur: Vayishlach - The Eternal Wrestling Match Between Yaakov and EisavRav Hirsch's insights into this eternal struggle an dhow it will finally end
2021-11-1832 minRabbi Yechezkel FreundlichShabbos Drasha: Vayeitze - To see the Blessings we have, not what we wished we hadLeah has both an interesting introduction and change in how she names her children
2021-11-1407 minRabbi Yechezkel Freundlich(4) Jewish Wisdom, Three minutes at a Time - It's never too late to startWhat do Rabbi Akiva and Rabban Yochanan ben Zachai have in common?
2021-11-1202 minRabbi Yechezkel FreundlichParsha Shiur: Vayeitzei - Yaakov leaves homeThoughts from Rav Hirsch on setting up Jewish Home
2021-11-1239 minRabbi Yechezkel FreundlichModern Jewish History (13) - The Third Aliya 1919-1929The decade of the 20s was a major transition in the Land of Palestine
2021-11-1248 minRabbi Yechezkel FreundlichHalacha (9) - I forgot to add 'retzei' in bentching on Shabbos, now what?a short a halacha shiur
2021-11-1222 minRabbi Yechezkel FreundlichShabbos Drasha: Toldot - The Atlanta Braves and the World to ComeIt's the present vs the past, and the Braves have what to teach us about Yaakov and Eisav
2021-11-0710 minRabbi Yechezkel Freundlich(3) Jewish Wisdom, Three minutes at a time: The most valuable gift doesn't actually cost anythingJust smile!
2021-11-0402 minRabbi Yechezkel FreundlichParsha Shiur: Toldot - The (Avoidable) Divergent Paths of Yaakov and EisavRav Hrsch's bold insights on the cause of Eisav's path in life. To educate a young Eisav as if he were a Yakov will lead to disaster
2021-11-0339 minRabbi Yechezkel FreundlichHalacha (8) - Netillat Yadayim (part 3) - What if there is no water?A short halacha series
2021-11-0220 minRabbi Yechezkel FreundlichModern Jewish History (12): Palestine under the British MandateA series from the end of the First World War to the Founding of the State of Israel
2021-11-0241 minRabbi Yechezkel FreundlichShabbos Drasha: The Antidote to the Worship of the Self (Chayei Sarah)A recap of the Drasha; based on a talk from Rabbi Jonathan Sacks on the occasion of his first yahrtzeit
2021-10-3107 minRabbi Yechezkel Freundlich(2) Jewish Wisdom, Three minutes at a time: The Gift of Different MindsWe look different, we sound different, and we also think differently. And that is a gift!
2021-10-2802 minRabbi Yechezkel FreundlichHalacha (7) - Netillat Yadayim (part 2): The Mechanics of washing; the cup, how much water, how much of the handshort halacha shiur
2021-10-2722 minRabbi Yechezkel FreundlichParsha - Chayei Sarah: An Ancient Purchase of Land, An Eternal Hope for the FutureA parsha shiur based on the writings of Rav Shimshon Rafael Hirsch
2021-10-2737 minRabbi Yechezkel FreundlichRabbi Jonathan Sacks Yahrtzeit Tribute: Emotionally Spiritual IntelligenceA short talk delivered to high school students on the occasion of Rabbi Sacks's first yahrtzeit.
2021-10-2618 minRabbi Yechezkel FreundlichDrasha: Vayeira - Aspiring to greatness while focusing on the task in front of us nowA recap of the Shabbos drasha
2021-10-2406 minRabbi Yechezkel Freundlich(1) Jewish Wisdom, 3 Minutes at a Time: Misplaced AngerOne person often bears the brunt of another person getting us angry
2021-10-2202 minRabbi Yechezkel FreundlichHalacha (6): Talking After Washing for Bread - Three great misconceptionsa short hlacha series
2021-10-2019 minRabbi Yechezkel FreundlichHalacha (5) Shabbos: Do I actually have to drink the wine/grape juice for kiddush?Short halacha series
2021-10-2016 minRabbi Yechezkel FreundlichParsha - Vayeira: Rav Hirsch on the convergence of Milah, Tzedakah and the Destruction of SedomParsha shiur based on the writings of Rav Shimshon Rafael Hirsch
2021-10-2032 minRabbi Yechezkel FreundlichDrasha - Lech Lecha: Inaugural Shabbos of Aliya, "It's time to go home"A recording of the drasha from Shabbos
2021-10-1708 min
Rabbi Yechezkel FreundlichGemarah shiur: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder (part 2)part 2: A discussion of the Ethiopean esrog
2021-09-0328 minRabbi Yechezkel FreundlichGemarah shiur: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder (part 1)A discussion of the mitzvah of the hiddur of the Lulav and Esrog
2021-09-0334 minRabbi Yechezkel FreundlichHalacha (4) - How many shofar blasts do I really need to hear?9, 30, 60 or 100?
2021-09-0317 minRabbi Yechezkel FreundlichShofar: A whole complete sound in a broken worldWe only blow a teruah when it is surrounded by tekiot
2021-09-0338 minRabbi Yechezkel Freundlich(Elul 02) The Joy of Rosh HashanahRosh Hashana is complicated. Let's start with the joy of the day.
2021-08-2402 minRabbi Yechezkel FreundlichJourney Through the Machzor - Une'taneh Tokef: A philosophical and historical look at the frightening and powerful text at the center of mussafThis is one of the most well known tefillos, but it doesn't really seem to belong.
2021-08-2443 minRabbi Yechezkel FreundlichHalacha (3) - Do really need to eat the Head of a Fish on Rosh Hashanah?And other halachos of the simanim
2021-08-2419 minRabbi Yechezkel FreundlichFor the Love of Mitzvos - The connection between Elul and the question if we should all be buying a parcel of Land in Israel for Shmittah this yearCan we buy land, should we buy land, must we buy land?
2021-08-1837 minRabbi Yechezkel FreundlichHalacha (2) - What's the deal with...waving our hands before lighting Shabbos candles?some halachos of chandlelighting
2021-08-1822 minRabbi Yechezkel FreundlichKi Teitzei: Watch Your words - Of Vows, Miriam and AmalekWe rememeber with words, we vow with words,a nd we keep our words
2021-08-1830 minRabbi Yechezkel FreundlichModern Jewish History (3) - The Dreyfus AffairAnti-Semitism and the seeds of Zionism
2021-08-151h 18Rabbi Yechezkel FreundlichModern Jewish History (2) - The Chovevei TzionThe Lovers of Zion - mid-late 1800s
2021-08-1558 minRabbi Yechezkel FreundlichBut I'm not ready to hear the shofar! (Elul 01)Ready or not, the gift of Elul has arrived
2021-08-1002 minRabbi Yechezkel FreundlichModern Jewish History (1) - The Mussar MovementThe Path to the State of Israel - 1850-1918
2021-08-041h 10Rabbi Yechezkel FreundlichHalacha (1) - What's the Deal with... The 18 Minutes?Brief discussions on practical halacha
2021-08-0418 minRabbi Yechezkel FreundlichParsha: Re'eh - Children to Hashem, Excessive Grieving, and Feeding the PoorThe Torah forbids excessive grieving. But the root of this mitzvah extends far deeper and connects us to each and to etenity.
2021-08-0437 min
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