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Episode 24 - Riveting Responsa (May)

Join us for a riveting edition of Responsa for the Month of May, where we explore fascinating questions that we were asked on topics including Sheimos, Shavuos, Aveilus, and more. Thought-provoking, practical, and deeply relevant, this episode brings contemporary halachic questions to life.

Episode 23 - Is Shul Too Long?

In this episode we discuss one of the most quietly felt tensions in synagogue life: the length of tefillah. Does time in Shul feel inspiring or does it feel like a marathon? Is it about time, pace, or expectations? And how do we balance Kavana with these realities? Through candid conversation and differing perspectives, we unpack this topic.

Episode 22 - Leading with Vision: A Conversation with Joel Paul

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Joel Paul, a longtime leader in the Jewish world whose decades of impact have spanned organizations such as NCSY and Yeshiva University before launching his own successful consulting firm, The Joel Paul Group. We discuss leadership, career growth, building institutions, and the lessons learned from a lifetime of service and innovation.

Episode 21 - Riveting Responsa (Sefiras Ha'Omer)

We take time to explore many of the Halachos that govern this period of the Jewish calendar, including how to count Sefirah, what to do if a mistake was made in counting, and how to properly observe the customs of mourning during this time.

Episode 20 - Celebrity Rabbis: Are they good for the Jews?

In this episode we look at the rise of “celebrity rabbis” — rabbis whose voices reach way beyond their own communities through social media podcasts books and public speaking. Does this visibility help spread Torah and inspire Jews around the world, or does it risk turning rabbinic leadership into a brand-driven personality contest?