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What the Health?!Episode 66 - Dr Dan Reinstein & Dr Sam WattsThis week, Georges is joined by Dr Dan Reinstein, founder of the London Vision Clinic, to debunk some myths about eye care, including whether it's really that bad to stare at the sun without sunglasses. Dr Sam Watts, clinician of Ayurvdic, spoke about his new book 'The Ayurvedic Approach to Cancer' and the importance of mindset when dealing with an incurable illness. Also on the show, Georges answered some of your fitness questions.

2025-05-1355 min

AMERICAN JEW Ep 108 - Do Not PASSOVER This OneIn this episode, Jonathan and Jordon welcome Rabbi Sam Reinstein to the show to talk about his new book "The Haggadah About Nothing: The (unofficial) Seinfeld Haggadah." We also talk about the evolution of Jewish conspiracy theories and what Passover means to us! Get The Seinfeld Haggadah on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/Haggadah-About-Nothing-Unofficial-Seinfeld/dp/0578832828 Make sure you check out our Patreon! We have extended interviews with many of our guests up! https://www.patreon.com/americanjew Follow us on Twitter @AmericanJewPod Follow us on Instagram: @AmericanJewPodcast C...

2021-03-2654 min

OMGWTFBIBLE 61: This is the BlessingRabbi Sam Reinstein joins David Tuchman to read the last bit of the Torah, discuss Seinfeld, and talk about Rabbi Reinstein's new Haggadah. Want more? Follow OMGWTFBIBLE on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

2021-03-1535 min

QSR Uncut Imagining the restaurant of the futureCOVID-19 has completely upended the restaurant industry and will likely permanently alter the restaurant experience as we know it, both through technology upgrades that take much of the experience online and through in-store changes that affect how a customer moves through a physical space.Bruce Reinstein, partner at foodservice consultancy Kinetic12, is keeping on top of how restaurants will likely change in the future. He joins the podcast to talk through some of his predictions, what emerging brands should do right now, and why the key to everything is flexibility. To listen to the Restaurant of...

2020-08-1434 min

In the Podsha: A Weekly Parsha Conversation Parshat Mishpatim with Shlomo PillFor Parshat Mishpatim, I speak with Lawyer and Law professor at Emory U, Rabbi Shlomo Pill about the purpose of Mishpatim. How do these laws create the society we want? What is the purpose of these laws, and why are they after the Ten Commandments? Shlomo Pill is a Professor of Law at Emory University. He Specializes in American Law and the intersection between Muslim and Jewish Law. He is the founding Director of the Institute for Jewish Muslim Action (IJMA), a policy-action group building cooperative relationships between American Jews and Muslims through...

2019-01-3131 min

In the Podsha: A Weekly Parsha Conversation Parshat Yitro With Rabbi Joshua BermanI was honored to have on Rabbi Joshua Berman of Bar Ilan University to talk about his book Created Equal. In the conversation he discusses, the purpose of using Near Eastern texts to explain the Torah, what is going on with the Ten Commandments and how we each have a special relationship with G-d. Rabbi Dr Joshua Berman is a Professor of Bible at Bar Ilan University. He is the author of various Academic books on Torah including Created Equal and Inconstancies in the Torah. You can see more of his work here...

2019-01-2333 min

In the Podsha: A Weekly Parsha Conversation Parshat Bo with Zahava BauerFor parshat Bo, I hang out with Zahava Bauer, teacher of Literature and Halakha at Torah Academy of Greater Philidelphia, about the meaning of Firstborns for the Egyptians and the Jewish people and the importance of marking time.

2019-01-0929 min

In the Podsha: A Weekly Parsha Conversation Parshat Vaera with Miriam GedwiserI talk with Miriam Gedwiser, Judaic studies teacher at Ramaz upper school, about Moshe's job is a communal one, how we learn things even if we dont realize it, and why all the plagues had to happen. Miriam Gedwiser teaches Talmud and Tanakh at the Ramaz Upper School and is on the faculty at Drisha. She has a B.A. in the History, Philosophy, and Social Studies of Science and Medicine from the University of Chicago and a J.D. from N.Y.U. School of Law. She also serves on the board...

2019-01-0236 min

In the Podsha: A Weekly Parsha Conversation Parshat Shmot with Alvin ReinsteinFor Parshat Shmot, I chat with my dad about his Bar Mitzvah Parsha. We talk about why Moshe was chosen as a leader for the Jewish people, while going through buts of Torah along the way, and detail some of the Hero's journey Moshe goes through this week. Yes, my dad and I were really in smicha together, you can see more about that here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SbY0S5nldQ

2018-12-2435 min

In the Podsha: A Weekly Parsha Conversation Parshat Vayechi with Roy FeldmanFor Parshat Vayechi, I chat with Roy Feldman, Rabbi at Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob in Albany, NY, about the purpose of the book of Genesis, what Joseph's brothers must have felt and some musings on the Rabbinate.

2018-12-1833 min

In the Podsha: A Weekly Parsha Conversation Parshat Vayigash with Eli LebowiczFor Parshat Vayigash, I chat with Eli, an Orthodox stand up comedian, about the nature of Yehuda's change and what Yosef knew and didn't know, while making a whole bunch of jokes throughout. See more of eli at elicomedy.com

2018-12-1339 min

In the Podsha: A Weekly Parsha Conversation Parshat Miketz with Dan MarguliesIn this week's Podsha I hang out with Dan Margulies, Rabbi at The Riverdale Minyan, where we talk about how Yoseph interpreted the dreams, how Yoseph could solve alot of our problems wether personally, financially or religiously, and why Yoseph did all the tricking of his brothers. Dan Margulies very recently became the Rabbi at The Riverdale Minyan in Riverdale, NY. He also writes monthly for Morthodoxy, and is a guest writer at the Lehrhaus.

2018-12-0435 min

In the Podsha: A Weekly Parsha Conversation Parshat Vayeshev with Gershon Albert(Apologies for static in parts of the episode, tried to get rid of it and it is only there for parts) This week for Parshat Vayeshev, I have Gershon Albert! Gershon is the Rabbi at Beth Jacob Congregation in Oakland, and was in my class at Yeshiva University! Here we talk about what Yosef was thinking when he was telling his brother the dreams, what they actually might have meant, and who actually sold Yosef.

2018-11-2834 min

In the Podsha: A Weekly Parsha Conversation Parshat Vayishlach with Sara WolkenfeldIn the Podsha is back! Thanks for being patient, I had to take a break to work on an actuarial exam and the holidays. This week I chat with Sara Wolkenfeld about all the good thing Sefaria.org is doing, Yaakov's name change's odd formulation, and Esav's and Yaakov's intentions while meeting again. Subscribe and like to get more episodes of In the Podsha! Sara Tillinger Wolkenfeld is the Director of Education at Sefaria.org. She has taught Talmud and Jewish Law at the Drisha Institute, and served as JLIC educator and Director of Education at the Center for Jewish...

2018-11-2131 min

In the Podsha: A Weekly Parsha Conversation Parshat Ki Tavo with Rivka HerzfeldIn this week's Podsha, I talk to Rivka Herzfeld about being grateful for our bad history, and we let everyone know a secret about the curses promised if we don't listen. Rivka got her MA in Bible from Revel, and has taught in a variety of Jewish settings.

2018-08-2837 min

In the Podsha: A Weekly Parsha Conversation Podsha Ki Teitzei with Jon LeenerIn this week's Podsha, I talk with fellow Crown Heights resident Jon Leener about the nature of all the interpersonal commandments in Ki Teitzei, and how one thing leads to another in our personal and spiritual lives. Jon, with his partner Faith, run BASE BKLN in crown heights, Brooklyn. BASE is the home of a Rabbinic family which serves as a home-base, a grounding point for students, young adults, and their friends. While each Base reflects the personality of the Rabbinic couple and embodies their vision for a vibrant Jewish community, every Base is committed to pluralism and is founded...

2018-08-2229 min

In the Podsha: A Weekly Parsha Conversation Parshat Shoftim with Tzipporah Machlah KlapperEnjoy this free flowing conversation with Tzipporah Machlah from the Center for Modern Torah Leadership about the responsibility of our leaders to be part of the community, how those responsibilities are split up, and how our actions influence our personalities. Rate and subscribe to In the Podsha wherever you get your podcasts

2018-08-1229 min

In the Podsha: A Weekly Parsha Conversation Parshat Re'eh with Josh BotwinickIn this week's Podsha, I talk with Josh, Co-director of JLIC in Herzeliya, about how the rules of Avodah Zarah (foreign worship, usually understood as idol worship) can be relevant today, and how limiting can be a holy practice.

2018-08-0529 min

In the Podsha: A Weekly Parsha Conversation Parshat Eikev with Hannah DreyfusThis week, I have some family time with an excellent Journalist, Hannah Dreyfus. We talk about how the abuses of power that happen in the Jewish community (and beyond), the power of love over fear, and what Hannah should do with all the cattle she has. Hannah Dreyfus is a Staff Writer for the Jewish Week. Check out her writing (hannahdreyfus.com) and her podcast (The Chutzpah Podcast)

2018-08-0232 min

In the Podsha: A Weekly Parsha Conversation Parshat Vaetchanan with Dovi NadelThis week brings Dovi Nadel, the coordinator for the Chidon HaTanach in the US, to talk about whats so special about Jewish people/Torah, what's up with the beginning of a really famous prayer, and we reminisce about an old teacher of his. Dovi is also a Judiac studies teacher. You can read more about Chidon here: https://chidonusa.wordpress.com/coordinator-%D7%A8%D7%9B%D7%96/

2018-07-2431 min

In the Podsha: A Weekly Parsha Conversation Parshat Devarim with Margot BotwinickIn this week's Podsha, I bring back my sister Margot! We talk about Moshe's unique ability to make a weakness a strength, the purpose of the book of Devarim, and Margot is far too kind to me.

2018-07-1530 min

In the Podsha: A Weekly Parsha Conversation Parshiot Matot-Maasei with Dasi FruchterThis week I talk to Rabbanit Dasi Fruchter, Assistant Spiritual Leader at Beth Sholom Congregation and Talmud Torah in Potomac, MD. We talk about people's responsibility to be honest when asking for things, some guy that sounds like Dumbledore, and Dasi's love for Feminist documentaries.

2018-07-1128 min

In the Podsha: A Weekly Parsha Conversation Parshat Pinchas with Tal AttiaTal Attia, director of JLIC at Brandeis, joins me to talk about Pinchas, what it means to be zealous for G-d, whether Pinchas did the right thing, and why we should aim to be more like Joshua and less like Moshe

2018-07-0336 min

In the Podsha: A Weekly Parsha Conversation Parshat Balak with Sarah RobinsonFor Parshat Balak, I talk with Sarah Robinson about how we should relate to Balak as a character, why there is an entire Parsha from a non-Jewish perspective, how different challenges deserve different approaches, and Karma throughout the Bible. Sarah graduated from Stern and GPATS (YU's Graduate Program for Advanced Talmudic studies), and now teaches Judaics in High School MDS, and previously Kushner, and has had a variety of teaching opportunities in MJE and Merrick, NY.

2018-06-2531 min

In the Podsha: A Weekly Parsha Conversation Parshat Chukat with MaNishtanaThis week, I got to sit down with MaNishtana, from MaNishtana.net, where we talk about Miriam's death and her integral place in our story, how we have to understand each of our power, and how we need to be careful at reacting even when people do things that are wrong.

2018-06-1825 min

In the Podsha: A Weekly Parsha Conversation Parshat Korach with Isaiah RothsteinLoved spending some time with Isaiah, Rabbi at Hazon, Bechol Lashon, and Zayah and a whole bunch of other stuff. We speak about Korach's rebellion and how we each find our value in a world where we don't feel counted.

2018-06-1339 min

In the Podsha: A Weekly Parsha Conversation Parshat Shelach with Willie BalkIn this week's Podsha, I talk to Willie Balk, Academic Advisor at YU, about the meaning of the blue string added to the fringes of garments, who was actually at fault in the spies episode and G-d's place in our lives.

2018-06-1331 min

In the Podsha: A Weekly Parsha Conversation Parshat Bahaalotecha with Rachel Weber LeshawIn this week's Podsha, I speak with Rachel Weber Leshaw, teacher at WebYeshiva and Torah V'Avodah and a graduate at the Yoetzet program, about how Judaism feels about making up lost chances, and how being humble is an essential Jewish trait.

2018-06-1326 min

In the Podsha: A Weekly Parsha Conversation Parshat Naso with Jeremy BorovitzIn this week's Podsha I talk to Jeremy Borovitz, creator of the Brooklyn Beit Midrash, about why we don't practice the Sotah ritual today, some Holocaust controversy, and the ethics of donating to institutions.

2018-06-1328 min

In the Podsha: A Weekly Parsha Conversation Parshat Bamidbar With Margot Botwinick (Reinstein)Welcome to episode #1 of IN THE PODSHA! This week I talk with Margot Botwinick (Reinstein) about what the Jews are doing in the desert, what is the Levites role, what it means to be an educator, and a bit about our parents and Margot's Aliyah adventure

2018-06-1327 min

In the Podsha: A Weekly Parsha Conversation Welcome to IN THE PODSHAIntroduction episode for In the Podsha with Rabbi Sam Reinstein.

2018-06-1300 min

HevriaCast: Talking With Awesome Creative Jews Episode 37: Sam ReinsteinMeet Rabbi Sam Reinstein, the rabbi at Congregation Kol Israel in Brooklyn. In recent years, Sam has helped CKI grow from an aging shul to a revitalized, modern, and creative one known for its art galleries, "Jewish Comic Con," and interfaith storytelling nights. In this episode, Sam and Elad discuss how he helped innovate these transformations, which then evolves into a discussion about the nature of creativity and why it even applies to the work of being a rabbi. Find out about CKI here: http://ckibrooklyn.org/ Follow CKI's art events here: https://www.facebook.com/brooklynjewishartgallery/ Read Sam's writing...

2018-05-0700 min

Law School Insider Mental Health: A Michigan Perspective“Mental Health: A Michigan Perspective” was the topic of discussion at this year’s Western Michigan University Cooley Law Review’s Annual Symposium at WMU-Cooley Law School’s Lansing campus. The May 19 event featured a diverse panel of community leaders from a variety of backgrounds including law, healthcare, non-profit, state government and corrections. The group discussed issues facing mental health today. Panelists include: Lt. Gov. Brian Calley: Michigan lieutenant governor Beverly Griffor: managing partner, Collis & Griffor, P.C. Milton L. Mack, Jr.: court administrator, Michigan Supreme Court Professor Lauren Rousseau: professor, WMU-Cooley Law School Major Sam Davis: correcti...

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Classes - Congregation Kol Israel Killer Cohanim in ContextThe first Responsa in the series, we discuss the ramifications of joining the army for Kohen (a Jewish Priest). This shiur was given in conjuction with Congregation Kol Israel (ckibrooklyn.org). Thank you to Rabbi Wolkenfeld for helping with the sources and for the translations.This class was given by Rabbi Sam Reinstein on February 10, 2016.Here is the source sheet.

2016-02-1100 min

Classes - Congregation Kol Israel Insert Controversy Here: A comprehensive Meta-HalakaAs an introduction to Responsa, we will be exploring the Halakhik process and look into a philosophy of Halakha. The process we will look into will put Responsa firmly in the center of the process. This shiur is largely based upon Meta-Halakha by Moshe Koppel, but has a lot of my own musings and thoughts. This class was given by Rabbi Sam Reinstein on January 27, 2016.Here is the source sheet.

2016-01-2800 min