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Judaism in the 21st CenturyNo Matter Where You Go, There You Are: Dealing with Time in the Modern World (S3, E15)In this episode of Judaism in the 21st Century, Dr. Steven Labkoff and Rabbi Daniel Cohen explore a deceptively simple question: how does Judaism deal with time when time itself becomes complicated?From praying on airplanes and crossing time zones, to Shabbat above the Arctic Circle, to future Jewish life on the Moon or Mars, this conversation examines how halacha adapts without losing its soul. Along the way, they unpack safety, intention, community, and a timeless Jewish idea captured perfectly in a pop-culture line: no matter where you go, there you are.A thoughtful and...
2026-01-1120 min
Practical AI in HealthcareS1, E 19 - Dr. Alvin Liu and AI Diabetic Retinopathy ScreeningIn this episode of Practical AI in Healthcare, we sit down with Dr. Alvin Liu, retinal surgeon and Professor of Artificial Intelligence and Ophthalmology at Johns Hopkins University, to explore one of the earliest and most successful real-world deployments of medical AI.Dr. Liu walks us through the evolution of autonomous AI for diabetic retinopathy screening, from FDA approval to large-scale clinical implementation across health systems. We unpack what it really takes to move AI from validation to impact, including workflow integration, sensitivity and specificity tradeoffs, reimbursement challenges, and post-market monitoring. The conversation also looks ahead to...
2026-01-1148 minPractical AI in HealthcareS1, E18 - Tiffany Leung, MD - Scientific Editorial Director, JMIRIn this episode of Practical AI in Healthcare, we sit down with Dr. Tiffany Leung, Scientific Editorial Director at JMIR Publications, to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping scientific publishing from the inside out. As open access journals face unprecedented volumes of submissions, AI is simultaneously enabling faster discovery and creating new challenges around research integrity, peer review, and trust in the scientific record.Tiffany shares how journals are adapting to generative AI tools, from policy development and disclosure norms to editorial decision support systems that help identify potential risks without stifling innovation. The conversation moves beyond...
2026-01-0447 minJudaism in the 21st CenturyNew Year's Resolutions and Living a Life of LegacyAs the calendar turns to 2026, this episode of Judaism in the 21st Century explores a deeper way to think about the new year: through the lens of legacy.Steven Labkoff and Rabbi Daniel Cohen reflect on Jacob’s final words in the Torah, focusing on his radical decision to elevate his grandchildren, Ephraim and Menashe, as full heirs to the Jewish future. Raised in exile, they represent a powerful truth: Jewish identity is not bound to place, but to values carried wherever life leads.From personal stories to timeless teachings, this conversation reframes memory as re...
2026-01-0422 minJudaism in the 21st CenturyEducation and Technology in Jewish Education (S3, E14)In this episode of Judaism in the 21st Century, Steven Labkoff and Rabbi Daniel Cohen explore how Jewish learning is evolving in an age of technology and AI. From ancient oral tradition to digital libraries, podcasts, and tools like ChatGPT, they ask a timely question: how do we use new technologies to deepen Jewish life without losing critical thinking, reflection, or soul?The conversation weaves together personal stories, Torah study, Shabbat as a counterbalance to constant connectivity, and the responsibility of educators to meet each generation where they are. This episode is not about replacing tradition, but...
2025-12-2823 minPractical AI in HealthcareS1, E17: Kathy Roe & Kenny White: The Legal Realities of AI in HealthcareIn this episode, Steven Labkoff and Leon Rozenblit explore the legal, regulatory, and risk-management challenges introduced by AI with two top experts in the field: Kathy Roe, Principal at Health Law Consultancy, and Kenny White, Director of the Managed Care Industry Group at Alliant Insurance Services. Together, they unpack how AI intersects with medical malpractice, product liability, HIPAA privacy, de-identification, intellectual property, contractual risk, and insurance coverage. Kathy and Kenny explain why AI is not yet the standard of care — but why clinicians and health systems must develop AI literacy now as the legal landscape evolves....
2025-12-2152 minJudaism in the 21st CenturyChanukah in the face of Bondi Beach (S3, E13)In this special Chanukah episode of Judaism in the 21st Century, Steven Labkoff and Rabbi Daniel Cohen confront a painful and urgent reality. As Jews were murdered while celebrating Chanukah in Sydney and another Jewish life was taken in the United States, antisemitism feels closer, louder, and more threatening than many of us have ever experienced.This conversation explores how Chanukah speaks directly to this moment. Drawing on the story of the Maccabees, Rabbi Cohen reflects on the dual responsibility Jews carry today: to confront darkness and violence head-on, while also continuing to bring light into the...
2025-12-2119 minPractical AI in HealthcareS1, E16: Reflections II - Episodes 9-15In our second Reflections episode, Steve Labkoff and Leon Rozenblit synthesize the most meaningful insights from guests across Episodes 9–15. Drawing on conversations with Orr Inbar, Martin Leach, Ing Ho, Yuri Quintana, and patient advocate E-Patient Dave, this episode highlights the themes shaping practical AI adoption in today’s healthcare landscape.Key topics include the inflection point AI has created across clinical care, research, and patient engagement; the need for stronger data stewardship to support trustworthy automation; and the emerging promise of AI-driven clinical trial optimization and simulation. We also explore how patients are engaging with AI tools inde...
2025-12-1448 minPractical AI in HealthcareS1, E15 - Adam Rodman: Rethinking Clinical Reasoning in the Age of AIWe just released one of the most intellectually energizing conversations we’ve had on Practical AI in Healthcare. Our guest this week is Dr. Adam Rodman, physician, informatician, historian of medicine, and one of the most original thinkers at the intersection of AI and clinical reasoning.Adam brings a rare perspective to the field: before becoming an AI researcher, he spent years studying how humans make medical decisions — how clinicians reason, where cognition breaks down, and how technology reshapes the way we conceptualize disease. His reflections on the evolution from QMR and INTERNIST-1 to today’s large langua...
2025-12-0743 minPractical AI in HealthcareS1, E14 - Orr Inbar, CEO Quant Health - AI Simulations of Clinical TrialsPractical AI in Healthcare just released one of our most eye-opening conversations yet, featuring Orr Inbar, CEO & Co-Founder of QuantHealth.QuantHealth is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in clinical development with AI-driven clinical trial simulation. Orr walked us through how modern deep learning, massive biological knowledge graphs, and patient-level real-world data can now simulate clinical trials with 80–90% accuracy — across dozens of indications, modalities, and trial phases.In our conversation, we cover:• How QuantHealth models patient-drug interactions at massive scale• Why trial design is still the most critical (and fixable) failure point in d...
2025-11-3044 minJudaism in the 21st CenturyWhat Makes Humans Unique? Our Soul? Our Ability to Choose? (S3, E12)This week on Judaism in the 21st Century, Rabbi Daniel Cohen and Dr. Steven Labkoff discuss AI, the soul, human purpose, and the moral questions emerging as artificial intelligence advances. Inspired by a recent talk from Mois Navon (Mobileye co-founder, rabbi, philosopher, and global speaker on ethics and AI), we ask:• What truly makes humans unique?• If technology can think, create, and solve problems—what is our role?• Does Judaism provide a framework for how we should approach AI?• The most essential question: not “Can we build it?” but “Should we?”This episode challenges...
2025-11-3022 minPractical AI in HealthcareS1, E13 - Part 2 of 2: Dr. Yin Ho's discussion of her new book, Rushing Headlong: Health IT’s Legacy and the Road to Responsible AIIn the conclusion of our two-part conversation with Dr. Yin Ho, author of Rushing Headlong: Health IT’s Legacy and the Road to Responsible AI, we explore how healthcare can avoid repeating its digital past. Dr. Ho and hosts Dr. Steven Labkoff and Dr. Leon Rozenblit dive into small language models, decision support vs. decision control, the pitfalls of ambient scribing, and why “rage-building” the next generation of EHRs might be the most responsible act of all.
2025-11-2346 minJudaism in the 21st CenturyPrivacy vs Transparency: A Jewish Perspective (S3, E11)In this episode of Judaism in the 21st Century, Dr. Steven Labkoff and Rabbi Daniel Cohen tackle the tension between privacy and transparency—two values that shape our digital, ethical, and spiritual lives. Steven introduces the topic through a modern lens, observing how people routinely trade privacy for convenience in a hyperconnected world. Rabbi Cohen offers a deeply Jewish perspective rooted in Torah, revealing that privacy is not merely a social courtesy but a sacred obligation.Citing the phrase “Vayedaber Hashem el Moshe leimor” (“God spoke to Moses, saying…”), Rabbi Cohen explains that the word leimor implies permission—G...
2025-11-2314 minPractical AI in HealthcareS1, E12: Part 1 of 2: Dr. S. Yin Ho discusses her new bookThe newest episode of Practical AI in Healthcare features Dr. Yin Ho—physician, entrepreneur, and author of Rushing Headlong: Health IT's Legacy and the Road to Responsible AI.In Part 1 of our two-part conversation, Dr. Ho joins Dr. Steven Labkoff and Dr. Leon Rozenblit to unpack 25 years of digital health transformation—from the dawn of electronic medical records to the market and policy forces that shaped today’s health IT landscape.Together, we explore how well-intentioned decisions created a fragmented system that prioritizes billing over care—and why understanding that history is essential to building a respon...
2025-11-1649 minJudaism in the 21st CenturyMandani's Mayor Elect - Now What?In this week’s Judaism in the 21st Century, Dr. Steven Labkoff and Rabbi Daniel Cohen discuss the election of Zoran Mandani as New York City’s new mayor—and the fear it has stirred among many Jews.Should we be afraid? Or should we respond differently?Rabbi Cohen reminds us that “the world is a narrow bridge, and the main thing is not to make yourself afraid.” The two explore how faith, unity, civic engagement, and kindness can help turn anxiety into positive action.Listen now and be inspired to meet uncertainty with coura...
2025-11-0924 minPractical AI in HealthcareS1, E11: Dr. Yuri Quintana from the DCI Network reviews our latest MeetingDr. Yuri Quintana, Director of the Division of Clinical Informatics at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, joins us this week to discuss the DCI Network’s mission: turning AI in healthcare from theory into practice.The conversation traces DCI’s evolution as a multi-stakeholder “action tank” focused on collaboration, transparency, and patient safety. Quintana recounts the success of the Signal Through the Noise conference and the insights that emerged—chief among them that “mundane AI” (like triage, scheduling, and documentation tools) is quietly creating real value.The episode also explores topics like AI literacy, governance, transparency (“AI nutrition (model...
2025-11-0940 minJudaism in the 21st CenturyWhat Defines "Holy" in 2025? (S3, E8)What does it really mean to be holy in 2025?In this thought-provoking new episode of Judaism in the 21st Century, Rabbi Daniel Cohen and Dr. Steven Labkoff unpack one of Judaism’s most profound questions: Is holiness something divinely assigned—or something we create ourselves?From the holiness of Mount Sinai to the sacredness we bring into our daily lives, they explore how modern society defines what is “holy,” and whether that definition can coexist with our practical world.Listen now to discover how you can bring holiness into your own moments, relationships, and choi...
2025-11-0322 minPractical AI in HealthcareS1, E10: AI in Healthcare: A Patient's Perspective with ePatient DaveIn this episode of Practical AI in Healthcare, Dr. Steven Labkoff and Dr. Leon Rozenblit speak with ePatient Dave DeBronkart, a globally recognized advocate for patient empowerment. Dave shares his journey from a life-threatening kidney cancer diagnosis in 2007 to becoming one of the earliest champions of open data, patient access to medical records, and of late, patient use of AI tools to help empower them along their medical journey.He recounts how the ability to access information, share data, and join online patient communities helped save his life—and how those lessons now translate into how pa...
2025-11-0250 minPractical AI in HealthcareS1, E9: Martin Leach, PhD, MBA, CDO of Black Canyon ConsultingThis week’s episode of Practical AI in Healthcare dives into AI, truth, and the future of data in the government with Dr. Martin Leach, Chief Data Officer at Black Canyon Consulting. Dr. Martin Leach, PhD, is a data, science, and technology leader with a career spanning some of the most innovative organizations in life sciences and academia. A self-described “data geek,” Martin began his career as a molecular neuropharmacologist before shifting from the bench to data-driven discovery. Over the past two decades, he has held senior roles at Merck, Biogen, Alexion, and AstraZeneca, and was the inaugu...
2025-10-2643 minJudaism in the 21st CenturyDid the Torah and Prophets Foretell the Hostage Release? (S3, E6)This week’s episode of Judaism in the 21st Century touches one of the most emotional and spiritually profound moments in recent memory—the release of the hostages in Israel. Rabbi Daniel Cohen and Dr. Steven Labkoff reflect on this event through the lens of Torah and prophecy, exploring how moments of unimaginable pain and joy can coexist, and how we can find divine purpose even amid tragedy.Drawing on Ecclesiastes and the prophets, Rabbi Cohen shares three enduring lessons: keeping our hearts open to those who still suffer, finding resilience in rebuilding our lives, and recognizing God’...
2025-10-2022 minPractical AI in HealthcareS1, E8: Reflections on Our First 7 Episodes (S1, E8)In this week's episode, Leon and Steve unpack and digest the various pearls provided by our first 7 podcasts. From frameworks to consider concerning AI in the business and healthcare setting to AI Literacy, we highlight the various lessons learned as we move into our third month of the Podcast.
2025-10-201h 02Practical AI in HealthcareS1, E7: Brendan Arbuckle, CIO, The Jackson LaboratoryThis episode of Practical AI in Healthcare features Brendan Arbuckle, CIO of The Jackson Laboratory (JAX). Brendan shares how a world-leading genetics institute is deploying AI to advance research, streamline operations, and raise AI literacy across its organization. From ethical sandboxes to research breakthroughs and “everyday AI” that saves clinicians time, he offers a refreshingly grounded take on what responsible AI looks like in practice.Listen now to learn how JAX balances innovation with rigor and why Brendan believes AI is “bigger than IT—it’s a new language of discovery.”
2025-10-1245 minPractical AI in HealthcareS1, E6: John Glaser: Lessons from a Healthcare IT Pioneer on the Future of AI (S1, E6)Season 1, Episode 6 welcomes John Glaser—executive in residence at Harvard Medical School, former SVP at Cerner, past CEO of Siemens Health Services, and a pioneer in healthcare IT. Join hosts Dr. Steve Labkoff and Dr. Leon Rozenblit as they explore Glaser’s unique perspective on the trajectory of AI in healthcare, drawing lessons from over 40 years of industry transformation. Find out:Why every breakthrough, from the mainframe to mobile, set the stage for today’s AI revolution.How practical deployments—like specialized AI for prior authorizations—deliver true value, while hype often fills the void left by a...
2025-10-0556 minJudaism in the 21st CenturyWhat's the most Joyous Holiday on the Jewish Calendar? (S3, E04)As we move from Yom Kippur into Sukkot, Rabbi Daniel Cohen and Dr. Steven Labkoff explore what true joy means in Judaism — and why Sukkot, not Purim, is considered the most joyous time of the year. Through stories from Torah, insights from the Talmud, and reflections on modern life, the conversation draws connections between ancient wisdom and our 21st-century world.Discover how Sukkot’s simple rituals — eating outdoors, welcoming guests, and appreciating nature — invite us to find happiness not in possessions or achievements, but in presence, gratitude, and wonder. A reminder that even in an age of constant motion a...
2025-10-0517 minPractical AI in HealthcareS1, E5: Yair Saperstein, MD - CEO of AVOYair Saperstein, MD, MPH, is CEO and Co-Founder of Avo, the AI engine used by healthcare organizations to improve care and operational outcomes in a way clinicians love. He is a hospitalist at Mount Sinai Hospital. Dr. Saperstein graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine with distinction in research in global health and from SUNY Downstate with a Master's in Public Health in hospital policy and management.Avo is the OS for healthcare AI applications, providing a single point of entry for health systems to deploy any AI-powered workflow. Their initial suite of applications focuses on clinical...
2025-09-2850 minPractical AI in HealthcareS1, E8: Reflections on our first 7 EpisodesThis week, Leon Rozenblit and I digest the wonderful wisdom we've heard over the first two months of the podcast. We try to distill all the various pearls that were dropped by our guest speakers. If you missed the first series of episodes, this will help you both catch up and speed through the learnings that came out of these discussions.
2025-09-221h 02Practical AI in HealthcareS1, E4: Author, Professor, and Healthcare Executive Scott SnyderScott Snyder is many things: a part-time professor at the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania, an author on AI, and the Chief Digital Officer of Eversana. In this episode we will explore Scott's various pursuits, his new book, and his view on where AI an Healthcare are intersecting.
2025-09-2150 minPractical AI in HealthcareS1, E3: Dr. Dereck Paul and Glass HealthOne of the most underserved communities in the world of AI is that of clinicians. But Dr. Dereck Paul of Glass Health is trying to change that. Being a clinician himself, he's bringing a new approach to something that's the bane of a clinician's existence - creating and documenting interactions with patients. Listen in to this young entrepreneur as he unpacks his vision for clinical medicine and how Glass Health is trying to change things for clinicians for the better.
2025-09-1438 minPractical AI in HealthcareS1, E2: John Apathy and XponenL's Perspectives on AIThis week we hear from someone in the thick of the AI game, John Apathy from XponenL.AI. John's the Chief Solution's Officer for this recently acquired AI firm that focuses in on the pharmaceutical R&D space. John explains his perspectives as well as some of the work being done by his firm for some of their largest customers.
2025-09-0831 minPractical AI in HealthcarePractical AI in Healthcare: Leon Rozenblit of the QED Institute (S1, E1)When OpenAI released ChatGPT in November 2022, it marked a turning point in the global conversation around artificial intelligence. Virtually overnight, industries across the board began exploring how Generative AI could transform the way we work, think, and solve problems. Healthcare was no exception. From improving clinical workflows and accelerating research, to empowering patients and supporting care decisions, the entire ecosystem began to imagine a future radically reshaped by AI.Fast forward to today: the buzz hasn't faded—but the outcomes are still catching up.Despite a flood of announcements, pilot programs, and innovation initiatives, truly im...
2025-09-0134 minJudaism in the 21st CenturyA Year in Review of Judaism in the 21st Century (S1, E52)It's hard to believe, but this is our 52nd episode. We've been running the podcast for a full year. And as this is the Hebrew month of Elul, we are going to look back on our discussions, the highs, lows, and more entertaining moments of the podcast.
Thank you for your time in joining us every week for the past year.
Enjoy!
Rabbi Daniel Cohen and
Dr. Steven Labkoff
2024-09-1625 minJudaism in the 21st CenturyObscure and Esoteric Mitzvot (S1, E47)In our faith, there are many mitzvot (commandments) that are difficult to understand. Perhaps the meanings have been lost to time, or perhaps it's something else - a test of faith. On today's podcast we discuss some of the more esoteric and obscure mitzvot and why we should pay attention to them despite not having a practical rationale for doing so. Tune in for this interesting debate between Rabbi Cohen and Dr. Steven Labkoff
2024-08-1215 minJudaism in the 21st CenturyTolerance and Acceptance (S1, E13)With the world in such a polarized state, it's more challenging than ever to be tolerant of other people's perspectives and points of view. Often times we become so polarized that we believe that "the other side" is horrid or at worst, evil. However, in the past, we had a more civil discourse in our arguments.
The world needs to consider how to argue in a civil way once again. Join Rabbi Daniel Cohen and Dr. Steven Labkoff when they explore tolerance and acceptance - even in the face of arguments.
2023-11-2718 minJudaism in the 21st CenturyTzdakah and Charity and in the 21st Century (S1, E6)The principle of Tzdakah carries various interpretations. For some, it evokes memories of Hebrew School, where the Tzedakah coin box made its rounds. However, in today's world, there are more profound methods of giving that surpass the traditional coin offerings. With recent catastrophic events like the wildfires in Hawaii, the importance and urgency of Tzedakah have never been clearer. Yet, as people distance themselves from organized religious affiliations, sustaining such donations grows challenging. In this episode of "Judaism in the 21st Century", we delve into Tzedakah's significance through the lens of decision architecture, Behavioral Economics, and structured decision...
2023-10-1021 minJudaism in the 21st CenturyBusiness Ethics: A Jewish Perspective for the 21st Century (S1, E5)The notion of "business" has roots tracing back to the earliest human societies. How one conducts themselves within the realm of business holds significant sway over how they're perceived within their community. In today's world, where business transactions can unfold at the speed of light through mediums like the Internet, radio, and television, the principles governing business conduct—its ethics and morals—retain their relevance, much like they did three millennia ago.
In this episode, Rabbi Daniel Cohen and Dr. Steven Labkoff engage in a discourse centered on business ethics in the 21st Century. They view this...
2023-10-0220 minJudaism in the 21st CenturyWhat is the role of prayer in the 21st Century? (S1 E4)In our world defined by technology and consumed by social media, the question arises: What place does prayer hold? Often, prayer enters our thoughts when we seek something specific—a loved one's healing or improved circumstances. People also turn to prayer before a crucial work task or an important exam. Yet, do these instances encapsulate the essence of prayer? How does the notion of 'prayer' align with the intricacies of our contemporary era?
In this context, Rabbi Daniel Cohen and Dr. Steven Labkoff embark on a thoughtful conversation about the relevance of prayer in the 21st century. As...
2023-09-2518 minJudaism in the 21st CenturyLessons to bring to Social Media (S1, E2)Modern lives are dominated by social media's presence. Complex issues, including privacy and social dynamics, often prove vexing. Yet, even in past generations, a precursor to today's social media existed, albeit with limited reach. Matters like gossip, truth-telling about others, and navigating crowd-influenced living have historically troubled human society. Interestingly, the wisdom of our past sages delved into addressing these challenges, and their insights remain remarkably pertinent.
In the latest episode of "Judaism in the 21st Century," Rabbi Daniel Cohen and Dr. Steven Labkoff delve into the intricate realm of living within the context of social...
2023-09-1120 min
Judaism in the 21st CenturyJudaism in the 21st Century: The Pilot (S1, E1)The global landscape is intricate and multifaceted. It brims with advanced technology, intricate political discourse, and complex moral quandaries. In the United States, religion's significance in daily life is gradually diminishing. To a certain extent, all of us are susceptible to the "hubris of the present era." This means that we often believe our viewpoints hold the utmost wisdom due to our existence in the current moment. However, humans inhabited the Earth long before our time, and in many instances, their lack of exposure to constant stimuli like social media, news, and contemporary politics allowed historical thinkers the leisure...
2023-09-0417 min
The AI Time Journal PodcastData Practices in Healthcare | Ep. 4 Dr. Steven LabkoffIn this episode of the AI Time Journal Podcast, Senthujan Senkaiahliyan speaks with Dr. Steven Labkoff, Chief Data Officer at The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, about the proliferation of data sources and how they're being collected at Health Care institutions across North America.
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