Rolling with the Punches with Rabbi Eli Portal

Bonus Purim Episode! March to the beat of your own drum (Congenital Amusia/ Tone Deafness) with Yoni Burstyn

It’s been said that Music is the universal language of mankind. However that is not true for everyone. In this episode, we will hear from a leibedicka individual who utilizes all of his challenges and experiences to bring simcha to those around him. A big thank you to Yoni Burstyn for sharing his story and experiences with us. If you would like to appear on the show to represent a particular challenge, or if you have questions or comments or would like to be added to receive whatsapp updates, email us at rollingwiththepunchespodcast@gmail.com. To partner with us or sponsor an episode email us at rollingwiththepunchespodcast@gmail.com. This show is available wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to submit your questions for upcoming episodes. https://www.facebook.com/Rolling-with-the-Punches-101669291863891 http://instagram.com/rollingwiththepunchespodcast http://twitter.com/PunchesPodcast All information exchanged on this show is intended for educational and support purposes only. This information should not be considered treatment or medical advice. You must always follow your medical professional’s advice and direction. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified mental health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or mental disorder.

E 24: From the Rabbi's Desk (Season 2 Finale) with Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz

Rabbi Moshe Feinstein is quoted as saying "Being an Orthodox rabbi means being a servant of God and a servant of the community. It is a role of great responsibility and great honor." In this episode, we will hear from one of the great Mechanchim and Rabbanim of our generation; Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz. We discuss his experiences in these dual roles of Educator and Spiritual leader, including the rewards and the challenges he faces on a daily basis. We will also discuss the range of social and emotional experiences that come with being a Rav and how these experiences shape the way he approaches his עבודת הקדש. A big thank you to Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz for sharing his story and experiences with us. To learn more about The Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary check out their website at yu.edu/riets. If you would like to appear on the show to represent a particular challenge, or if you have questions or comments or would like to be added to receive WhatsApp updates, email us at rollingwiththepunchespodcast@gmail.com. To partner with us or sponsor an episode email us at rollingwiththepunchespodcast@gmail.com. This show is available wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to submit your questions for upcoming episodes. https://www.facebook.com/Rolling-with-the-Punches-101669291863891 http://instagram.com/rollingwiththepunchespodcast http://twitter.com/PunchesPodcast All information exchanged on this show is intended for educational and support purposes only. This information should not be considered treatment or medical advice. You must always follow your medical professional’s advice and direction. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified mental health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or mental disorder.

E 23: Who are my parents? (The life of an adopted child) with Anonymous

“Adoption is not just about finding children for families, it is about finding families for children.” In this episode, we will hear about all of these details and more from a courageous young man who has been on a journey of discovering who he is, despite not always knowing where he came from. To learn more about Frumadoptee, check out their website at Frumadoptee.com. To be added to the Frum adoptee WhatsApp chat or to be connected with this weeks guest, send an email to Frumadoptee@gmail.com. If you would like to appear on the show to represent a particular challenge, or if you have questions or comments or would like to be added to receive whatsapp updates, email us at rollingwiththepunchespodcast@gmail.com. To partner with us or sponsor an episode email us at rollingwiththepunchespodcast@gmail.com. This show is available wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to submit your questions for upcoming episodes. https://www.facebook.com/Rolling-with-the-Punches-101669291863891 http://instagram.com/rollingwiththepunchespodcast http://twitter.com/PunchesPodcast All information exchanged on this show is intended for educational and support purposes only. This information should not be considered treatment or medical advice. You must always follow your medical professional’s advice and direction. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified mental health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or mental disorder.

E22: And you shall rest on the seventh (Keeping Shemitah as a farmer) with Avichai Koch

Leaving one’s job for an entire year brings up many concerns and questions relating to one’s livelihood. How will I provide for my family? What if I lose my contracts with companies because I have taken a year off? Should I even bother being a farmer anymore? How will I spend my days during this year? Is it really necessary to observe Shemittah, maybe I can just do a היתר מכירה? What will people think of me when they see I don’t have a job this year? In this episode, we will hear from Avichai Koch. A farmer who is observing shemittah. Avichai shares his experiences and the difficulties that come with abstaining from working his fields during the year of שמיטה. But most importantly, we will hear how Avichai’s אמונה and ביטחון makes it so clear to him that there is no option but to keep שמיטה. A big thank you to Avichai Koch for sharing his story and experiences with us. To learn more about Keren Hashviis, check out their website at kerenhashviis.org. Don’t forget to sign your Pruzbul document before Rosh Hashana (September 25, 2022). The Pruzbul document with instructions can be found here https://bethdin.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Pruzbul-5782.pdf. If you would like to appear on the show to represent a particular challenge, or if you have questions or comments or would like to be added to receive whatsapp updates, email us at rollingwiththepunchespodcast@gmail.com. To partner with us or sponsor an episode email us at rollingwiththepunchespodcast@gmail.com. This show is available wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to submit your questions for upcoming episodes. https://www.facebook.com/Rolling-with-the-Punches-101669291863891 http://instagram.com/rollingwiththepunchespodcast http://twitter.com/PunchesPodcast All information exchanged on this show is intended for educational and support purposes only. This information should not be considered treatment or medical advice. You must always follow your medical professional’s advice and direction. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified mental health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or mental disorder.

E21: Run for your life (Escaping the war in Ukraine) with Rabbi Mendel Moskovitz

War does not determine who is right, only who is left. The current war in Ukraine has impacted thousands of our Jewish brothers and Sisters in that region. Their lives have been turned upside down, their infrastructure has been destroyed and their focus and energy are dedicated to getting basic food and clothing and staying alive. In this episode, we hear from Rabbi Mendel Moskovitz, who describes the scenes of war in Ukraine, his harrowing 60-hour escape, and the psychological impact the war has had on him and his family. Rabbi Moskovitz’s love for all of mankind gives us the hope that “When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will have peace.” A big thank you to Rabbi Mendel Moskovitz for sharing his story and experiences with us. To learn more about the Jewish Relief Network of Ukraine or to make a donation, check out their website at https://www.jrnu.org/. If you would like to appear on the show to represent a particular challenge, or if you have questions or comments or would like to be added to receive WhatsApp updates, email us at rollingwiththepunchespodcast@gmail.com. To partner with us or sponsor an episode email us at rollingwiththepunchespodcast@gmail.com. This show is available wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to submit your questions for upcoming episodes. https://www.facebook.com/Rolling-with-the-Punches-101669291863891 http://instagram.com/rollingwiththepunchespodcast http://twitter.com/PunchesPodcast All information exchanged on this show is intended for educational and support purposes only. This information should not be considered treatment or medical advice. You must always follow your medical professional’s advice and direction. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified mental health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or mental disorder.