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Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian TianThe Hot Seat: Is raising rental prices, even for F&B businesses, essential for economic growth?Now imagine this: If all our local food places were shut down, one by one, because of high rent… where are Singaporeans going to enjoy a meal outside of home? It’s not just about losing our favourite hawker stalls, cafes, or family-run eateries, but about losing the heartbeat of daily life. So when rising rents start pushing F&B businesses out, it becomes a genuine concern. Yet some say that the increasing rents are part of a healthy, growing economy because it reflects demand, drives property development, and rewards landlords and investors. On The...2025-05-3018 min
On The EdgeThe Agnostic Edge: Finding Quick Turnaround Deals with Jackson Brissette of Jofa CapitalIn this episode, Host Malcolm Davies, founder of Way Capital, speaks with Jackson Brissette, Co-founder and Managing Principal of Jofa Capital about the strategies he and his partner use to find deals that can be turned around quickly and use capital in a uniquely and interesting way. Gain a greater understanding of: Basis Trumps Performance Niche Bankruptcy Asset Classes Capitalizing on Local Markets Mastering Product, Market, & Structure Agnostics Responsiveness is Key to New Business Contact: Way Capital...2025-02-1424 min
Tax Section Odyssey2025 tax preview: Perspective from an AICPA tax policy advocateIn this joint episode with the JofA podcast, host Neil Amato discusses with Melanie Lauridsen, Vice President of Tax Policy & Advocacy for the AICPA, what tax practitioners can expect regarding tax legislation. The conversation covers key tax topics following the 2024 election, including the future of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting, and disaster relief efforts. Melanie provides insights into the challenges and opportunities facing tax professionals in 2025, emphasizing the importance of staying informed. What you’ll learn from this episode: The latest updates on disaster relief for BOI repo...2024-11-2618 minTax Section Odyssey2025 tax preview: Perspective from an AICPA tax policy advocateIn this joint episode with the JofA podcast, host Neil Amato discusses with Melanie Lauridsen, Vice President of Tax Policy & Advocacy for the AICPA, what tax practitioners can expect regarding tax legislation. The conversation covers key tax topics following the 2024 election, including the future of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting, and disaster relief efforts. Melanie provides insights into the challenges and opportunities facing tax professionals in 2025, emphasizing the importance of staying informed. What you’ll learn from this episode: The latest updates on disaster relief for BOI repo...2024-11-2618 min
Journal of Accountancy PodcastJofA highlights: Tackling accounting’s talent shortage, ChatGPT tipsJeff Drew, the JofA’s editor-in-chief, is the guest on today’s episode, the 400th in the history of the JofA podcast. He’s recapping for listeners some of the top articles of the summer and looking ahead to content in future issues. Drew, a former JofA senior editor and manager with the AICPA's Private Companies Practice Section, has focused on content for the daily and monthly magazines for more than a decade. He reviews or previews coverage on numerous topics, including the retirement of AICPA & CIMA CEO Barry Melancon, CPA, CGMA. Resources 2024-09-1920 min
Deep DiveIs it sustainable for hawkers to offer budget meals?Nothing gets Singaporeans more united or emotionally riled up than our hawker food and prices. To help alleviate cost of living pressures, all coffee shops leased from the Housing and Development Board (HDB) will need to offer budget meal options by 2026. But how do such meals affect hawkers? Steven Chia and Crispina Robert speak to Dr Teo Kay Key, research fellow at IPS Social Lab, and Fabian Lim, co-owner of JOFA Meepok, JOFA Grill and JOFA-Oji Donburi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-08-1023 min
The Stakeholder PodcastAsim Jofa Featuring Asim Jofa, CEO and Founder of the luxury fashion line, Asim Jofa, in Pakistan. (Recorded 4/18/24) 2024-04-2944 minTax Section OdysseyClearing up BOI confusion and other tax advocacy updatesMelanie Lauridsen, AICPA & CIMA VP of Tax Policy & Advocacy, provides an update on several key tax initiatives that are top of mind right now. Highlights include the latest updates on beneficial ownership interest (BOI) reporting as well as what to expect from pending tax legislation. AICPA resources Decision holding Corporate Transparency Act unconstitutional appealed, The Tax Adviser, March 12, 2024 Federal court holds Corporate Transparency Act unconstitutional, The Tax Adviser, March 5, 2024 Plaintiffs: FinCEN should pause all CTA enforcement, The Tax Adviser, March 5, 2024 Beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting resource center — Access resources to learn about the beneficial owner...2024-03-1416 minTax Section OdysseyClearing up BOI confusion and other tax advocacy updatesMelanie Lauridsen, AICPA & CIMA VP of Tax Policy & Advocacy, provides an update on several key tax initiatives that are top of mind right now. Highlights include the latest updates on beneficial ownership interest (BOI) reporting as well as what to expect from pending tax legislation. AICPA resources Decision holding Corporate Transparency Act unconstitutional appealed, The Tax Adviser, March 12, 2024 Federal court holds Corporate Transparency Act unconstitutional, The Tax Adviser, March 5, 2024 Plaintiffs: FinCEN should pause all CTA enforcement, The Tax Adviser, March 5, 2024 Beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting resource center — Access resources to learn about the beneficial owner...2024-03-1416 minJournal of Accountancy PodcastClearing up BOI confusion and other tax advocacy updates Melanie Lauridsen, vice president–Tax Policy & Advocacy for the AICPA, returns as a guest on the JofA podcast to update listeners on the focus areas of tax advocacy. Her team is paying close attention to employee retention credit claims, beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements, and IRS contingency plans in the event of a government shutdown. Resources: January advocacy conversation with Lauridsen on the JofA podcast JofA coverage of the federal court opinion holding the Corporate Transparency Act unconstitutional and the appeal of that court decision Tax Section landing page, with e...2024-03-1414 min
Real Talk: Real Estate Discussions with Andrew KirshFlying High – A Deep Dive into the Acquisition of an Airplane Hangar at Hawthorne Airport with the Founders of Jofa Capital – Jackson Brissette and Brian NovakIn this episode of Real Talk, I speak with the Founders of Jofa Capital, Jackson Brissette and Brian Novak.
We discuss:
* Why they bought an airplane hangar
* What is the real estate play
* The art of buying real estate out of bankruptcy
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In each episode of Real Talk: Real Estate Discussions, Andrew Kirsh interviews industry leaders to learn their real-time opinions on today's market, their background and unique career highlights, and guidance for newcomers to the industry.
Don't miss...2024-03-1350 minJournal of Accountancy PodcastJofA roundtable: Why 2024 is shaping up as a big year for ‘people tech’Bring together three of the top experts in the accounting technology space, and you’re bound to learn something (often, many things) new. That’s been the premise of the JofA Accounting Technology Roundtable since 2011. It held true again in 2024. After discussing artificial intelligence and automation in Part 1 of the roundtable, published Wednesday, the three panelists — Automata Practice Development’s Wesley Hartman, IntrapriseTechKnowlogies’ Donny Shimamoto, CPA/CITP, CGMA, and Boomer Consulting’s Amanda Wilkie — turned their attention to several other topics, including one that is new to the roundtable — people tech. What is people tech and why does Shima...2024-02-2231 minJournal of Accountancy PodcastThe importance of targeting talent early, enthusiastically Jennifer Wilson is passionate about the accounting pipeline and the work being done by the National Pipeline Advisory Group (NPAG). Wilson, the CEO of Convergence Coaching and independent facilitator for NPAG, joined the JofA podcast this week to update listeners on progress in addressing talent concerns. Wilson details the timeline for delivering a draft report to AICPA Council, themes that are emerging in discussions so far, and how entities but also individuals can play a vital role in attracting talent to the profession. Resources The main NPAG page, AccountingPipeline.org March 2023...2024-01-1818 minJournal of Accountancy PodcastFor all future bosses: A leader’s take on in-office work, AI, and more Kimberly Ellison-Taylor, CPA, CGMA, the founder and CEO of KET Solutions and a former AICPA board chair, is energized by people she met and words she heard at recent events. Ellison-Taylor recaps some of the highlights in this episode of the JofA podcast, focusing on a session at the Future of Finance Summit in December on how finance professionals, and women in particular, can turn dreams of serving on a corporate board into reality. Also, get caught up on recent articles in the JofA, including a recap of a session on generative AI at Digital...2024-01-1115 min
Journal of Accountancy PodcastHear all about it: What’s in the December JofAJeff Drew, the JofA’s editor-in-chief, is the guest on today’s episode, taking listeners through some of the articles in the December issue, which goes live on Friday. Drew, a former JofA senior editor and manager with the AICPA’s Private Companies Practice Section, has focused on content for the daily and monthly magazines for more than a decade. He is also the host of the Small Firm Philosophy podcast. He previews coverage on the topics of: n firm practice management; n considerations for potential firm partners; n the employ...2023-11-3015 min
Beyond the Reiki GatewayHillview Manor Paranormal Exploration with Jofa M. KauffmanIn this spine-tingling episode, Andrea and returning special guest Jofa M. Kauffman share with Kathleen and listeners the details of their paranormal exploration adventure at Hillview Manor in Newcastle, Pennsylvania.They discuss all the spooky details of their visit, and also provide actual recorded Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVP)! These spectral voices will send a chill down your spine, so turn on ALL the lights and settle in for a fascinating journey!Check out these previous episodes featuring Jofa!Paranormal Explorations NumerologyConnect with Jofa: https://spiritedeventsbyjofa.com/2022-10-2659 min
Transforming: Tales of Business EvolutionSFP 73: What firms should know about succession and M&ATerrence Putney, CPA, managing director with Whitman Transition Advisors, is among the top advisers on accounting firm mergers nationwide. Over his 44-year career, Putney has been involved with hundreds of accounting firm M&A deals and also co-written more than 20 articles on succession-related issues for the Journal of Accountancy. In this episode of Small Firm Philosophy, Putney addresses succession and related M&A issues including: Three trends besides succession that are driving accounting firm M&A Is the current firm M&A market favoring buyers or sellers? What small firm partners should be doing today so t...2022-09-2226 minTransforming: Tales of Business EvolutionSFP 73: What firms should know about succession and M&ATerrence Putney, CPA, managing director with Whitman Transition Advisors, is among the top advisers on accounting firm mergers nationwide. Over his 44-year career, Putney has been involved with hundreds of accounting firm M&A deals and also co-written more than 20 articles on succession-related issues for the Journal of Accountancy. In this episode of Small Firm Philosophy, Putney addresses succession and related M&A issues including: Three trends besides succession that are driving accounting firm M&A Is the current firm M&A market favoring buyers or sellers? What small firm partners should be doing today so t...2022-09-2226 min
The Franciska ShowOffice Jokes or Sexual Harassment? [Covering the JOFA Scandal] with Asher LovyJoin the discussion group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lj6a5VZhRnBKCumXLE43QK This may be an unusual episode because we go into lots of details of an ongoing story with JOFA. [Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance] You will learn about all kinds of workplace behavior, why sexual harassment is considered different and how it is so hard to detect when it's woman to woman. You will also hear about the incredible work that Asher Lovy does with Za'akah for victims and survivors of sexual abuse. The episode with Asher Lovy on t...2022-05-1046 minThe Franciska ShowOffice Jokes or Sexual Harassment? [Covering the JOFA Scandal] with Asher LovyJoin the discussion group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lj6a5VZhRnBKCumXLE43QK This may be an unusual episode because we go into lots of details of an ongoing story with JOFA. [Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance] You will learn about all kinds of workplace behavior, why sexual harassment is considered different and how it is so hard to detect when it's woman to woman. You will also hear about the incredible work that Asher Lovy does with Za'akah for victims and survivors of sexual abuse. The episode with Asher Lovy on t...2022-05-1046 minThe Franciska ShowOffice Jokes or Sexual Harassment? [Covering the JOFA Scandal] with Asher LovyJoin the discussion group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lj6a5VZhRnBKCumXLE43QK This may be an unusual episode because we go into lots of details of an ongoing story with JOFA. [Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance] You will learn about all kinds of workplace behavior, why sexual harassment is considered different and how it is so hard to detect when it's woman to woman. You will also hear about the incredible work that Asher Lovy does with Za'akah for victims and survivors of sexual abuse. The episode with Asher Lovy on t...2022-05-1046 min
Beyond the Reiki GatewayParanormal Explorations with Jofa M. KauffmanHave you ever wanted to explore a haunted place, but were a little...spooked?? Or wondered what it would be like to experience the paranormal up close and personal? If so, this episode is for you!Kathleen and Andrea welcome back Jofa M. Kauffman, Founder and Owner of Spirited Events by Jofa, who shares her many experiences as a paranormal explorer. She has explored some of the most haunted places in the country, including Eastern State Penitentiary, Ohio State Penitentiary, The Myrtles Plantation, Gettysburg, and many more! Jofa describes, in detail, how she conducts these eve...2021-10-2756 min
Beyond the Reiki GatewayNumerology 1.0 with Jofa M. KauffmanWelcome to Season 2! Kathleen and Andrea start the new season with a fascinating topic and a remarkable guest! In this premiere episode, they welcome Jofa M. Kauffman, Founder and Owner of Spirited Events by Jofa, as she shares her knowledge of Numerology, an amazingly accurate modality for determining life paths and purpose. Through Numerology, Jofa has helped many individuals discover their life purpose, how to maximize their natural gifts, and how to navigate challenges and karmic debt. She especially enjoys helping clients flow with the energy of their lives to make the most of...2021-09-291h 01
Conversation with the RabbiFeminism and Orthodox Judaism with Daphne Lazar Price of the Jewish Orthodox Feminist AllianceRabbi Michael Beyo and Dr. Adrian McIntyre talk with Daphne Lazar Price about her commitment to feminism, Orthodox Judaism, and justice.Daphne Lazar Price is Executive Director of the Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance. JOFA advocates for expanding women's rights and opportunities within the framework of halakha, to build a vibrant and equitable Orthodox community. Daphne stepped into the role of Executive Director after years of experience in the Jewish non-profit world. She has partnered extensively with lay leaders and professionals. Daphne worked at the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism (RAC), where she was the Development Director...2021-08-1944 min
#YourTorahPrayerFull trailer: discover curated guided prayerIf you have enjoyed #YourTorah, we invite you to experience PrayerFull: the guided prayer podcast, brought to you by our producer Rabba Dina Brawer with Rabbanit Leah Sarna2021-01-1401 min
VarumärketJOFAÅret är 1962 och sverige spelar ishockeyfinal mot Canada. Matchen slutade 5-3 till sverige efter att Nisse, även kallad DubbelNisse fått iväg pucken som enligt Lennart Hylands välkända kommentar “Den Gliiider in i mål” avgjorde matchen. Sverige har vunnit VM-Guld.
Samma Nisse skulle också bli ett av ansiktena ut för den klassiska VM-hjälm från JOFA som lanserades i början på 60-talet. Ni känner säkert igen den här hjälmen då den är med på många av våra fotografier från barndomen då vi står där på isen med hjälmen tryc...2020-11-2328 min
#YourTorahOur Hadran!Rabba Dina Brawer wraps up the YourTorah journey, and shares an overview of the project.
Help us understand the impact of YourTorah by sharing your feedback.2018-06-2100 min#YourTorahOktzin: Creativity Stems from FrustrationRabba Claudia Marbach opens up the final masekhet of the Mishnah, Oktzin, looking at the study of Mishnah and how it constitutes part of the pleasures of this world.2018-06-1800 min#YourTorahYadayim: Can't Touch ThisLeah Sarna opens up masekhet Yadayim, unpacking how hands are made impure and looking at how King Solomon created 'tumat yadayim' - the impurities of the hands.2018-06-1400 min#YourTorahTevul Yom: Imparting ImpurityYardaena Osband introduces Tevul Yom, looking into how different statuses - for instance that of the tevul yom - impact when and how a person imparts impurity.2018-06-1100 min#YourTorahZavim: Finding Meaning in the MundaneShayna Abramson dives into masekhet Zavim, unpacking its laws of ritual impurity, and demonstrating that even texts that may seem irrelevant to our lives have the capacity to teach us moral truths.2018-06-0700 min#YourTorahMakhshirin: Triumph of the Will?Rabbi Aviva Richman looks into masekhet Makhshirin, unpacking how its discussion of the purity of objects provides us with a chance to become more aware of our intentions in our day-to-day lives.2018-06-0400 min#YourTorahNiddah: Tracing the Laws of IntimacyNechama Goldman Barash introduces masekhet Niddah, tracing the laws governing sexual intimacy from their origins in Torah, through to their explication in the Mishnah - and their application today.2018-05-3100 min#YourTorahMikvaot: Returning to NatureEllyse Borghi introduces masekhet Mikvaot, looking at the way in which the mikvah serves as a reminder of our role in the world as creators seeking to emulate the Divine.2018-05-2800 min#YourTorahTahorot: Quantum UncertaintyAtara Cohen unpacks masekhet Tahorot, looking at how impurity flows from one object to another and exploring how the Mishnah bestows certainty on an uncertain world.2018-05-2400 min#YourTorahParah: Why We Study TorahCecilia Haendler introduces masekhet Parah, unpacking the ritual of the red heifer and exploring how it creates a mysterious and powerful bridge to Oral Torah.2018-05-2200 min#YourTorahNegaim: Afflictions & Behavioural InsightsDevorah Zlochower unpacks masekhet Negaim, examining its categorisation of afflictions, and their corresponding symptoms and purification rituals, as well as drawing out its insights into human behaviour.2018-05-1700 min#YourTorahOholot: Understanding the Meaning of Tumah & TaharahRabba Dr. Carmella Abraham looks into masekhet Ohalot, reflecting on end of life experiences and inviting us to see the taharah (purity) behind the tumah (impurity).2018-05-1500 min#YourTorahKelim: 'The Poetry of Things'Leah Rosenthal presents masekhet Kelim, exploring its discussion of the purity of objects and noting the way physical objects act as a portal into daily life in Mishnaic times.2018-05-1000 min#YourTorahSeder Tohorot: The Mysteries of PurityDr. Lindsey Taylor-Guthartz introduces Seder Tohorot, looking into its exploration of the purity system, and noting the way it marks the boundaries between life and death.2018-05-0700 min#YourTorahKinnim: An Exercise in LogicRabba Dr. Carmella Abraham encourages listeners to work through the complex mishnayot of masekhet Kinnim, using logic and reasoning.2018-05-0300 min#YourTorahMiddot: Measurements and Memories of the TempleShira Eliassian opens up masekhet Middot, taking us on an audio-visual tour of the Temple, and exploring how studying this masekhet serves as a psychological surrogate for making our pilgrimage there.2018-04-3000 min#YourTorahTamid: From Daily Sacrifice to Daily PrayerLeah Shakdiel introduces masekhet Tamid, opening up its account of daily Temple worship, and noting the importance of continually striving to link our ancestors' spirituality with our own.2018-04-2600 min#YourTorahMeilah: Accidental MisusesYardaena Osband opens up masekhet Meilah, unpacking the laws surrounding the accidental misuse of consecrated objects.2018-04-2300 min#YourTorahKeritot: Cut-Off & ConnectedMaharat Rachel Kohl Finegold introduces masekhet Keritot, exploring sins, their punishments and how karet can be instructive, informing our connectedness.2018-04-1900 min#YourTorahTemurah: Committing to a Communal CauseJudith Levitan opens up masekhet Temurah, unpacking how its laws give us a framework to negotiate between our competing urges: the desire to give love, and the desire to preserve ourselves.2018-04-1600 min#YourTorahArakhin: The Value of ValuationDena Weiss introduces masekhet Arakhin, delving into Temple valuations and how we value people, and tracing the Mishnah's logic through its discussion of cases that demand one to be strict and cases where one can be less strict.2018-04-1200 min#YourTorahBekhorot: The Plague of the First BornMichal Kohane opens up masekhet Bekhorot, asking what constitutes a firstborn - whether animal or human - and what makes a firstborn so special.2018-04-0900 min#YourTorahChullin: On Food, Holiness and WorshipDr. Elana Stein Hain opens up masekhet Chullin and its discussions of slaughtering meat, suggesting that eating is akin to offering sacrifices.2018-04-0500 min#YourTorahMenachot: Our Intentions are HeavenwardPeta Jones Pellach opens up masekhet Menachot, unpacking its discussion of plant-based sacrifices and drawing out its lessons about serving God.2018-04-0200 min#YourTorahZevachim: Intention vs ActionRachel Rosenthal examines the ways in which sacrifices can be rendered invalid, and considers the role of a person's intentions when offering a sacrifice and the lessons we can draw from tractate Zevachim when sacrifices are no longer offered.2018-03-2900 min#YourTorahSeder Kodashim: The Role of SacrificeShira Hecht-Koller opens up Seder Kodashim, introducing its discussion about sacrifices, and considering the role sacrifices play in Jewish life and thought.2018-03-2600 min#YourTorahHorayot: Trial ... & ErrorAnne Gordon opens up masekhet Horayot, tracing its discussion of leadership and human error, and how one informs the other.2018-03-2200 min#YourTorahAvot: Not Chapters, Not Fathers, But a Whole Lot of WisdomMarianne Novak introduces masekhet Avot, drawing out its central themes of responsibility, autonomy, and the virtue of striving for moral perfection - regardless of whether perfection is achieved.2018-03-1900 min#YourTorahAvodah Zarah: Exclusiveness or Tolerance?Sarah Charak analyses how the Rabbis of the mishna understood their relationship with the people around them, and what this means for the way we navigate issues of difference in multicultural societies today.2018-03-1500 min#YourTorahEduyot: Promoting PeaceRabbanit Bracha Jaffe unpacks masekhet Eduyot, explaining how it weaves together testimonies from multiple Sages, lifting up halakhic principles in its quest to promote peace and end controversy.2018-03-1200 min#YourTorahShevuot: Words of Commitment & IntegrityRabbi Sarah Mulhern examines the various categories of oaths in the Mishnah, their uses and application.2018-03-0800 min#YourTorahMakkot: Balancing Action & IntentGila Bieler-Hoch introduces masekhet Makkot, exploring what unifies its seemingly disparate content: false witnesses, cities of refuge, and the punishment of lashes.2018-03-0500 min#YourTorahSanhedrin: Some Cases Should Never Make it to CourtSharon Weiss-Greenberg opens up masekhet Sanhedrin, explaining how the example of the rebellious son teaches us how to work with the law to protect our sense of morality.2018-03-0100 min#YourTorahBava Batra: Won't You Be My Neighbour?Meira Welt-Maarek looks into masekhet Bava Batra, drawing out the key themes of boundaries and responsibility.2018-02-2500 min#YourTorahBava Metzia: Creating A Fair & Just SocietyDavida Kollmar introduces masekhet Bava Metzia, highlighting the emphasis it places on treating other people fairly through fair interest rates, ethical working conditions and so forth.2018-02-2200 min#YourTorahBava Kamma and What Comes After RevelationDr. Devorah Schoenfeld looks into masekhet Bava Kamma, highlighting its discussion of how to live in a world in which we sometimes fall, and how to take responsibility for our role in it.2018-02-1900 min#YourTorahSeder Nezikin: The Good in EveryoneLea Taragin-Zeller traces Seder Nezikin's journey from personal law, to the Jewish court of law, to individuals' ideological behaviour, noting how it highlights our responsibility to treat everyone with respect.2018-02-1500 min#YourTorahKiddushin: To Sanctify & To Be SanctifiedTirzah Meacham unpacks masekhet Kiddushin, exploring its central place in understanding the role of women in our communities today.2018-02-1200 min#YourTorahGittin: Repairing the Personal WorldDr. Rachel Levmore discusses the possibility of divorce within Judaism as a manifestation of tikun olam – as an ongoing challenge for the Rabbinical Courts and for individuals within Jewish society.2018-02-0800 min#YourTorahSotah: The Power of Oral TorahMiriam Gedwiser leads us through masekhet Sotah, examining exegetical rabbinic readings of the Sotah ritual and meditating on the power of the Oral Torah.2018-02-0500 min#YourTorahNazir: I am a NezirahShira Eliassian opens up masekhet Nazir (someone who takes a particular ascetic vow), looking at nazirut in terms of inclusive religious practice and participation.2018-02-0100 min#YourTorahNedarim: Vows in the Season of New Year’s ResolutionsIlana Kurshan introduces masekhet Nedarim, explaining the process of taking a vow - and dissolving vows - noticing how it's not so different from how we make - and break - new year's resolutions.2018-01-2900 min#YourTorahKetubot: Documentary Facts of MarriageRanana Dine explores masekhet Ketubot, unpacking the ketubah's role, and the rabbis' realistic and structured presentation of marriage.2018-01-2500 min#YourTorahYevamot: The brother-in-law or the shoeRabbanit Chava Evans guides us through a complex labyrinth of intricate family relations to understand levirate marriage.2018-01-2200 min#YourTorahSeder Nashim: About WomenNechama Goldman Barash opens up Seder Nashim, giving an overview of the ever-relevant areas it covers: levirate marriage, procreation, family relationships, marriage and divorce, death and inheritance, and time-bound mitzvot.2018-01-1800 min#YourTorahChagigah: Giving Roots to the HolidaysMiriam Gedwiser unpacks masekhet Chagigah, and its rules of pilgrimage - as made on the shalosh regalim (the 3 pilgrimage festivals) - exploring the themes of community and transmission.2018-01-1500 min#YourTorahMoed Katan: Framing Festive TimeDina Brawer considers how the Sages set boundaries on permitted work to preserve the sacred and joyous tone of festive days.2018-01-1100 min#YourTorahMegillah: Ritual Reading UnraveledDina Brawer unravels the laws and customs that apply to Megillah, Torah reading, and the use of synagogue space.2018-01-0800 min#YourTorahTa'anit: Rebuilding RelationshipsRabba Yaffa Epstein introduces masekhet Ta'anit, looking at communal fast days as reparative following destructive behaviour, and the ever-pressing call to wake up and rebuild the world.2018-01-0400 min#YourTorahRosh Hashanah: A Holy Moment of UnityRabba Dr. Carmella Abraham introduces masekhet Rosh Hashanah, looking at the different phases of the moon and the process through which the new moon was once declared.2018-01-0100 min#YourTorahBeitzah: The Joy of CookingRachel Weber Leshaw rolls up her sleeves and unpacks masekhet Beitzah's discussion of the intricacies of the rules of preparing food on Yom Tov, noting the way in which halakhah can change based on contemporary practices.2017-12-2800 min#YourTorahSukkah: Booths and BranchesClaudia Marbach introduces masekhet Sukkah, using the laws of Sukkot to show that fulfilling God's commandments isn't always straightforward - sometimes we get it right, and sometimes things go awry.2017-12-2500 min#YourTorahYoma: A Time for New BeginningsSharona Halickman introduces masekhet Yoma, asking whether Yom Kippur is a festive, happy day, and exploring repentance as a daily act.2017-12-2100 min#YourTorahShekalim: Temple TaxRav Rahel Berkovits introduces masekhet Shekalim, looking at the Temple tax and the importance of communal responsibility.2017-12-1800 min#YourTorahPesachim: Searching For Our PesachFelicia Epstein introduces masekhet Pesachim, exploring Pesach as one of the equalizing festivals, and illustrating the development of the Seder as it exists today, from the time of the Mishnah.2017-12-1400 min
Predlines PodcastNo JoFA, No ProblemIn this episode, we break down the past week. Going deep into the games against Dallas and Vegas. We also discuss the return of Johansen and whether or not to keep the JoFA line together or possibly split them up. Then we cap it off with a look ahead to the Western Canada road trip.2017-12-1139 min#YourTorahEruvin: Expand Your BoundariesNina Kretzmer Seed introduces masekhet Eruvin (regarding carrying on Shabbat), exploring how we set - and extend - our boundaries.2017-12-1100 min#YourTorahShabbat: Legislating RestWendy Amsellem opens Seder Moed with an overview of masekhet Shabbat, looking at some of the intricacies of prohibited practices, and exploring what it means to legislate rest.2017-12-0700 min#YourTorahSeder Moed: Around the Jewish Year in 18 MinutesRabba Sara Hurwitz introduces Seder Moed, taking us on a whirlwind tour of the Jewish calendar.2017-12-0400 min#YourTorahBikkurim: First Fruits - The Equalizing MitzvahMaharat Rachel Kohl Finegold finishes off Seder Zeraim with masekhet Bikkurim, linking the ritual of bringing the first fruits with participation and equal opportunity.2017-11-3000 min#YourTorahOrlah: From Sealed to RevealedRebecca Blady reveals Orlah and the multiple meanings of 'Forbidden Fruit'.2017-11-2700 min#YourTorahChallah: Not Just for EatingAnne Gordon pulls apart Challah into bite-sized laws pertaining to bread-making.2017-11-2300 min#YourTorahMa'aser Sheni: Triple Bottom LineRabbi Dr Meesh Hammer-Kossoy explains Ma'aser Sheni as the workings of the oldest layaway plan for family holidays in Jerusalem and how that is relevant to Jewish religious life.2017-11-2000 min#YourTorahMa'asrot: Time to Tithe?Rachel Weber Leshaw leads us through the system of tithing produce detailed in masekhet Ma'asrot, exploring the right time to snack, and the importance of judging cases individually.2017-11-1600 min#YourTorahTerumot: Creating HolinessRav Rahel Berkovits introduces Terumah, the special gift given to priests, exploring holiness and the blurring of boundaries.2017-11-1300 min#YourTorahSheviit: Pros Boulē Bouleutōn.Leah Sarna introduces masekhet Sheviit which details the laws of shmitah, the sabbatical year, exploring charity to and through the land, the remission of loans and generosity.2017-11-0900 min#YourTorahKilayim: Caught in the weedsRabbanit Chava Evans introduces masekhet Kilayim which deals with crossbreeding of plants & animals and considers what duty we may have toward the preservation of species.2017-11-0600 min#YourTorahDemai: Did you?Claudia Marbach sifts through the laws of untithed food to learn the values of community and the importance of shared meals.2017-11-0200 min#YourTorahPe'ah: No cutting cornersDina Brawer introduces Masekhet Pe'ah, the second book in the order of Zeraim detailing 5 different agricultural gifts due to the poor and their relevance for today's charitable giving.2017-10-3000 min#YourTorahBerakhot: Blessed!Professor Ruth Langer presents the content of Masekhet Berakhot; the first book in the order of Zeraim: prayers personal & public covering every aspect of life.2017-10-2600 min#YourTorahSeder Zeraim: It all begins with a seed!Leah Sarna introduces seder Zeraim, the first 'order' of the Mishnah and guides us through the range of topics that are covered by the 11 books or masekhtot in seder Zeraim.2017-10-2300 min#YourTorahWhat is Mishnah?Dr Lindsey Taylor-Guthartz explains the making of Mishnah and takes us through its various layers.2017-10-1900 min