David Draiman - From Faith and Fury to Fame and Freedom

David Draiman - From Faith and Fury to Fame and Freedom

In this episode of Detours and Destinations, Rabbi David Ingber sits down with David Draiman, lead singer of the multi-platinum metal band Disturbed, for a conversation about identity, resilience, faith, and the costs of speaking one's mind. Raised in an Orthodox Jewish world and once headed toward the rabbinate, Draiman reflects on a life shaped by religious tradition, intellectual curiosity, personal tragedy, and unexpected reinvention. He shares the story of his journey from yeshiva student to one of the most recognizable voices in modern heavy metal, exploring how music became a vehicle for processing grief, struggle, and meaning. The conversation also delves into Draiman's outspoken public advocacy on behalf of Israel and the Jewish people, the impact of October 7 on his sense of identity and purpose, and the challenges of navigating political polarization, antisemitism, and public controversy in an age of social media and cultural division. Along the way, Draiman reflects on fame, spirituality, resilience, and the enduring question at the heart of every detour: whether the paths we leave behind ever truly leave us. A candid and wide-ranging conversation about finding one's voice—and learning when to use it. Follow David Draiman on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidmdraiman/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/davidmdraiman/?hl=en] Read David Draiman’s thoughts on X https://x.com/davidmdraiman?lang=en [https://x.com/davidmdraiman?lang=en] Rabbi David Ingber’s IG https://www.instagram.com/rabbiingber [https://www.instagram.com/rabbiingber] 92NY Bronfman Center Events [https://www.92ny.org/whats-on/events/jewish-life-adults?hierarchicalMenu%5BEventMenu.lvl0%5D%5B0%5D=Jewish%20Interest&refinementList%5B10b_dd_AgeYears%5D%5B0%5D=adults] Producer: Efrat Bigger Content Editor: Maya Gayer  Video Editor: Sean Kennedy  Music By: Shimon Smith  Special Thanks: Eden Sidney Foster.

When We See You Again: Rachel Goldberg-Polin in Conversation with 92NY's Rabbi David Ingber

The Bronfman Center for Jewish Life at the 92NY hosts Rachel Goldberg-Polin in conversation with Rabbi David Ingber. Discussing her new book, When We See You Again, a memoir of her experiences detailing her son Hersh's captivity and death in Gaza. This unforgettable conversation explores love, grief, and the continued search for meaning in the face of unimaginable loss. We are releasing this conversation to mark 1,000 days since October 7, honoring Hersh's memory and all those whose lives have been forever changed. We are honored to share it with our community. Recorded June 3, 2026, at the 92nd Street Y, NY. Your support helps us continue creating online content for our community.  Donate now: http://www.92NY.org/Donate [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVgzeEQ2VEFpT05WR05oOUFzZ2JOZFRlV21HZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsVE5iQURPSnpXN3ZrdUlSSDFLLU9tNkdZVzMySm4xWFhQZnhvaUthVDIwVFdiOHhVTnpUcTFtTTY3ZFJhbE5qUWtyOTRPMlhzSUFucmNTUExqM3BhdFZTUUpFZHJoUlk5dm5oOVlQTnFrMnRBdDlHZw&q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.92NY.org%2FDonate&v=E1sQn0I4hA4] More from the 92NY: https://www.92ny.org/archives [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbjNJZXowRjlMZmVPaHVub181RWVSd0pvRnYwQXxBQ3Jtc0tuRUt5LURjYlcyRFc1d2g0azRuMFFkU19mM0FOZVlQbDdxNzV4S2Y1ZGIxaVdmMmE5enc5ZXVjRndaeTVEa0JkSkhNcWZVSlZZZEc0dWR0WkUwSU9ubndWeVJ0WmpVMjJkcnNQNTZIVmFDeFZjRXhoNA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.92ny.org%2Farchives&v=E1sQn0I4hA4]

Claudia Romo Edelman – From Survival to Service

In this episode of Detours and Destinations, Rabbi David Ingber sits down with activist, entrepreneur, humanitarian, and “factivist” Claudia Romo Edelman for a conversation about identity, purpose, and the power of using stories to create social change. Born and raised in Mexico City, Claudia traces the experiences that shaped her worldview — from witnessing the devastation of the 1985 earthquake to navigating a global career spanning the United Nations, UNICEF, the World Economic Forum, and some of the world's most influential advocacy campaigns. Together, they explore reinvention, belonging, and the enduring possibility of creating change by helping people see one another more clearly and Claudia’s  journey from international diplomacy to becoming one of the leading voices for Latino visibility and inclusion in the United States. Claudia reflects on the origins of her activism, the philosophy behind her concept of “factivism,” and her belief that data and storytelling can work together to transform perceptions and inspire action.  The conversation also touches on spirituality, Jewish identity, bridge-building between communities, and the challenge of leading with both conviction and compassion in an increasingly polarized world. Learn more about Claudia’s work http://claudiaromoedelman.com/ [http://claudiaromoedelman.com/] We are all human https://www.weareallhuman.org/ [https://www.weareallhuman.org/] Follow Claudia on IG https://www.instagram.com/claudiaromoedelman/ [https://www.instagram.com/claudiaromoedelman/?hl=en] Rabbi Ingber’s IG https://www.instagram.com/rabbiingber [https://www.instagram.com/rabbiingber] 92NY Bronfman Center Events [https://www.92ny.org/whats-on/events/jewish-life-adults?hierarchicalMenu%5BEventMenu.lvl0%5D%5B0%5D=Jewish%20Interest&refinementList%5B10b_dd_AgeYears%5D%5B0%5D=adults]

Maya Tevet Dayan – From A Jewish Home to Wandering Jewess

In this episode, we sit down with poet Maya Tevet Dayan for a conversation about wandering, belonging, and the search for home. The conversation moves through formative detours, including her mother’s death, a family life lived across continents, and October 7 as a turning point experienced while teaching in the United States. Tevet Dayan speaks about encounters with Jewish communities after October 7, and the questions of exile, home, and responsibility that animate her forthcoming book The Wandering Jewess. She offers thoughtful reflections on identity, displacement, and what it means to imagine a destination in uncertain times. Learn more about Maya’s work www.mayatevetdayan.com [https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fwww.mayatevetdayan.com&c=E,1,30nBxiwFuaGguMZ4hqdALnIiHJlD237uotjuNSyf-Wh6riHISSR5of7v2OH6XMp1KKqOVpNykAz7fuzWz7uirWyz6dEqcCvjFzwa7NI21h1d&typo=1] Join Maya’s 6 Minutes on Friday, a weekly column with an insight or reflection  https://tinyurl.com/yc3zxkc7 [https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2ftinyurl.com%2fyc3zxkc7&c=E,1,CW7YHGEAa2mDqsRHNxTjTZrnLBWfkzat8FqaP291NHiPxEXHr-OFPJ0KT-IEK2YH0hgMc9SsAtstOjJf1LRHwvJPOUe2cLjpKcxYNZPGzz_nzgUccV2q&typo=1]   Get Maya’s book  Wherever we float, that’s home [https://www.amazon.com/Wherever-We-Float-Thats-Home/dp/1947817701/ref=sr_1_1?crid=111VYZ6376XHH&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Z9WLGU6MPUqd_hZCtJGhsw.JZ7V2VWtz5nT2yCJcEFAPU3PHQmh-BRQpCW7es0odpQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=maya+tevet+dayan&qid=1779800515&sprefix=maya+tevet+dayan%2Caps%2C170&sr=8-1] Rabbi Ingber’s IG https://www.instagram.com/rabbiingber [https://www.instagram.com/rabbiingber] Maya was recorded at Shemma Studios Tel Aviv  https://www.shemma.co.il/ [https://www.shemma.co.il/] 92NY Bronfman Center Events  [https://www.92ny.org/whats-on/events/jewish-life-adults?hierarchicalMenu%5BEventMenu.lvl0%5D%5B0%5D=Jewish%20Interest&refinementList%5B10b_dd_AgeYears%5D%5B0%5D=adults]

Julie Benko- From Standby to Standing Ovation

In this episode, we sit down with Broadway actor and singer Julie Benko for a conversation about patience, timing, and the long road from the wings to center stage. Together with Rabbi David Ingber, Benko traces her journey from a childhood steeped in music and Jewish theater to years of training at NYU Tisch and working largely as an understudy in major productions. She reflects on the extraordinary turning point that made her Broadway lore — stepping into Funny Girl more than 180 times — and what it meant to suddenly navigate visibility, pressure, and acclaim. The conversation moves between theater and music, including her collaboration with her husband Jason Yeager and her new album Euphonic Gumbo, a love letter to New Orleans. Touching on Jewish identity, her current role as Emma Goldman in Ragtime, and the realities of balancing art, partnership, and motherhood, Benko offers thoughtful reflections on readiness, resilience, and what it truly means to arrive. Learn more about Julie’s work: https://www.juliebenko.com/ [https://www.juliebenko.com/] Stream Julie’s new album https://c44.lnk.to/EuphonicGumbo [https://c44.lnk.to/EuphonicGumbo] Follow Julie on IG https://www.instagram.com/jujujuliebee/ [https://www.instagram.com/jujujuliebee/] Rabbi Ingber’s IG https://www.instagram.com/rabbiingber [https://www.instagram.com/rabbiingber] 92NY Bronfman Center Events  [https://www.92ny.org/whats-on/events/jewish-life-adults?hierarchicalMenu%5BEventMenu.lvl0%5D%5B0%5D=Jewish%20Interest&refinementList%5B10b_dd_AgeYears%5D%5B0%5D=adults]