Welcome to a new series we are calling "Sitting Down With..." where we speak for 20 minutes (max) with unique and well-spoken individuals in Israel. First up is our good friend, Kalman Gavriel aka @thejerusalemscribe. Through his unique perspectives and expertise in the ancient craft, Kalman brings the Torah to life in his art. We spoke about all things Torah inspiration, Chanukah, and the different intentions Jews can have at this difficult time we find ourselves in now. Follow him on social media and make sure to visit his store in the Old City of Jerusalem on your next visit. --- Support th ..read more

Our good friend Eliyahu Pereira from Two Chassids in a Pod & The Alshech Academy joined us to discuss different spiritual efforts that can be made to help the Jewish people and Israel in this difficult time of war. Eliyahu is raising money to cook and deliver premium Shabbat food for our soldiers stationed on the northern border with Lebanon. Details to donate below! ?? Our boys defending us on the frontlines need Shabbat food! Last week @elio47kitov sat with us to speak about the situation in Israel, how to respond spiritually and efforts to give the soldiers on the Lebanese fro ..read more

Joe Truzman is a research analyst at Foundation for Defense of Democracies' Long War Journal, focused primarily on Palestinian militant groups and Hezbollah. Joe joined us to talk about the recent Hamas invasion-massacre, Israel's counter-attack, and implications of a potential involvement from Hezbollah / Iran in the north. He also contributes to FDD’s Center on Military and Political Power (CMPP). Joe has assisted non-governmental organizations and policymakers in identifying Palestinian groups and their members. He has served on panels discussing Palestinian militant gro ..read more

Noah Jacobson is the host of Unpacked's new channel, Big Jewish Ideas: "Big Jewish Ideas is well, a place for just that. We’re going to be looking for answers and exploring the spiritual side of Judaism. Beyond the basics of how to practice, we’re more interested in why people practice it and what it all means." Noah is also a founding member of The Maccabeats, Jewish music and a cappella phenomena from Yeshiva University. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jewishoriginalmedia/support ..read more

On today's show we are pleased to have Rick Richman. Mr. Richman is a writer and author who has frequently penned pieces for such publications as  the New York Sun, the Jewish Press and Commentary,  to name a view. He is the author of Racing Against History: The 1940 Campaign for a Jewish Army to FIght Hitler and in 2003 starting his own blog Jewish Current Issues, articles essays, books and comments relating to Current Jewish issues. His most recent book, And None Shall Make Them Afraid: Eight Stories of the Modern State of Israel, shed’s light on the life and accomplishments of 8 d ..read more

Itamar is an internally acclaimed screenwriter and playwright. An alumni of Yale and NYU Itamar has taught playwriting at both institutions. In 2018 Moses received the Tony Award for his work on The Band's Visit, based on the 2007 Israeli film of the same name which tells the story of a group of Egyptian musicians who get lost on their way to a concert in Israel, winding up in a small town in the center of the Israeli desert. Moses’s writing is not limited to musicals and has written for such shows as Men of a Certain Age and Boardwalk Empire. Now, Itamar is showcasing his latest work, an on-s ..read more

Screenwriter, app developer & guitarist— all in his own head. Rabbi @alamochabad & co-founder @YJSAtx. Long Island native. Dad of 7. Rabbi at @oneandahalfrabbis --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jewishoriginalmedia/support ..read more

Back on for the third time, we are pleased to have Ben M. Freeman back on the program. Ben is a Jewish studies educator and chief participant in the modern day Jewish pride movement. He serves as a Jewish Diplomat for the World Jewish Congress and a Research Fellow for the The Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy (ISGAP). A frequent lecturer on the global stage, Ben has come to serve as a preeminent leader for Jews globally, representing the intersection between Jewish triumph and tragedy, illuminating the subtle yet symbolic nuances of Jewish identity required to bring ab ..read more

We talk new Gregorian calendar, Israeli politics, the battle between Light & Darkness, and plans for 2023. See you soon for Season 4!  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jewishoriginalmedia/support ..read more

Scott is an editorial writer, political advocate, Jewish rights activist, and in the past served as a newspaper publisher. He currently serves as Special Advisor to the Nassau County Executive on the Combating Antisemitism Task Force. An active participant in local politics, holding senior staff positions for the New York State Assembly and New York State Senate for over two decades; he is an active member within Israeli and Jewish spaces throughout Nassau County, serving the global Jewish community one day at a time. You can find all of his published work on Times of Israel here Follow Scott ..read more