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Behind the Bima
Rabbis Efrem Goldberg and Philip Moskowitz from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community.
Episodes
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When Your Children Go to War | Rabbi Shalom Rosner
Rabbi Shalom Rosner was at the peak of his American career. His shul in Woodmere had grown from 20 families to 120 in six years, people flocked to his shiurim…
Behind the BimaHillel Fuld: Is Israel Safer Than America?
Hillel Fuld shut down a multimillion-dollar business on October 7th to fight for Israel full time. Three years later, he sits down with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg…
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What Ishay Ribo Really Wants from His Music
*Interview is in Hebrew* What does Ishay Ribo really want from his music? In this special bonus episode of Behind the Bima, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg sits down with…
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The Relationship Crisis Nobody Is Talking About: Rabbi Yakov Danishefsky
Note: This episode contains discussion of sensitive topics. Why do so many people feel disconnected today? Rabbi Yakov Danishefsky joins Behind the Bima for a…
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Dovi Neuburger Wants Us to Laugh at Ourselves
Note: This episode contains discussion of several controversial topics and stories. Why does Dovi Neuburger make us laugh at ourselves? Dovi Neuburger goes…
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The Jewish Soundtrack is Changing: Chaim Ghoori
Why does Jewish music feel so different today? Chaim Ghoori goes Behind the Bima for a fascinating conversation about the rise of a new style of Jewish music…
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The Question We’re Not Asking Our Kids: Rabbi Yossi Bensoussan
Why do so many teenagers push away the people who care about them most? Rabbi Yossi Bensoussan joins Behind the Bima for one of the most emotionally honest and…
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Joe Lieberman's Legacy: Rebecca Lieberman
Rebecca Lieberman goes Behind the Bima for a deeply personal conversation about the life and legacy of her father, Senator Joe Lieberman. The episode moves…
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Rabbi Broide RETURNS: Rabbi Josh Broide
Rabbi Josh Broide returns to Behind the Bima! After decades helping build Jewish life in Boca, Rabbi Broide reflects on what it’s actually been like starting…
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The Mentalist Who Broke the Rabbis: Shlomo Levinger
On this episode of Behind the Bima, the Rabbis sit down with Shlomo Levinger, a professional mentalist whose work blends performance, psychology, and…
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Is Torah Not Enough Anymore? Rav Nissan Kaplan
On this episode of Behind the Bima, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is joined by Rav Nissan Kaplan for a conversation that goes to the heart of chinuch today: what it…
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When Comedy Gets Serious: Ami Kozak
On this episode of Behind the Bima, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg and Rabbi Philip Moskowitz sit down with Ami Kozak, whose impressions and satire have become a sharp…
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How Does Rav Gav Do It?
On this episode of Behind the Bima, the Rabbis sit down with Rav Gav, a beloved and dynamic educator from Aish who has spent decades teaching in seminaries…
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Israel vs. Diaspora - Can We Survive the Divide? Yael Leibowitz
If Israel is so central to Jewish life… what does that mean for the millions of Jews in the diaspora? In this episode of Behind the Bima, the Rabbis speak with…
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BONUS EPISODE: Eli Sharabi | The Meaning of Freedom
In this episode of Behind the Bima, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg sits down with former hostage Eli Sharabi for a deeply moving conversation about October 7th…
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The Chinese-Speaking Chassid Who Worked for the Treasury: Mitchell Silk
How does a Chassidic Jew end up shaping global economic policy... and speaking fluent Chinese along the way? In this episode of Behind the Bima, Rabbi Efrem…
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The Secret of Great Jewish Educators: Rabbi Chaim Tzvi Senter
In this episode of Behind the Bima, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg and Rabbi Philip Moskowitz sit down with Rabbi Chaim Tzvi Senter, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Aderes…
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I Just Couldn't Walk Away: Yehuda Lapian
What do the labels dividing Israeli society actually mean? In this episode of Behind the Bima, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg and Rabbi Philip Moskowitz sit down with…
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BONUS EPISODE | Sapir Cohen and Sasha Troufanov: A Light in the Darkness
Boca Raton Synagogue welcomed former hostages Sasha Troufanov and Sapir Cohen for a powerful evening titled Light in the Darkness. Hosted by Rabbi Efrem…
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BONUS EPISODE | A Conversation with Ambassador Mike Huckabee
After his viral interview with Tucker Carlson, Ambassador Mike Huckabee joins Rabbi Efrem Goldberg for a candid and wide-ranging conversation recorded in…
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Are We Raising a Fragile Generation? | Rabbi Daniel Kalish
Is Judaism meant to feel good — or to build strength? In this episode of Behind the Bima, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg and Rabbi Philip Moskowitz sit down with Rabbi…
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Can Outreach Compete with Social Media? Rabbi Steven Burg
Can social media inspire Torah growth? Can AI expand access to Jewish learning? And what happens when young Jews are influenced more by online personalities…
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From Kuwait to Jerusalem: Mark Halawa's Journey to Judaism
In this deeply moving episode of Behind the Bima, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg and Rabbi Philip Moskowitz sit down with Mark Halawa, who grew up Arab and Muslim in…
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BONUS EPISODE | Sitting Down with a Muslim Zionist: Loay Alshareef
This bonus episode of Behind the Bima addresses a question many people asked — and some criticized: Why invite an Arab Muslim to speak at a synagogue? Rabbi…
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Lessons from a Lifetime of Paying Attention: Rebbetzin Shoshana Schachter
What does paying attention over time teach you about people? In this episode of Behind the Bima, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg and Rabbi Philip Moskowitz are joined by…
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Bringing Out the Best in the Next Generation: Rabbi Moshe Don Kestenbaum
What does it mean to be trusted with other people’s growth? In this episode of Behind the Bima, we sit down with Rabbi Moshe Don Kestenbaum, a renowned…
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From Chart-Topper to Yeshiva Bochur: Alex Clare
Alex Clare built a global music career, reaching hundreds of millions of listeners worldwide. But behind the spotlight, he was searching for something deeper…
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The Demands of Teaching 13,000 Classes: Rabbi Daniel Glatstein
In this episode of Behind the Bima, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg and Rabbi Philip Moskowitz sit down with Rabbi Daniel Glatstein to explore what it actually demands to…
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When Seconds Decide Lives: Eli Beer
In this episode of Behind the Bima, the Rabbis speak with Eli Beer, founder of United Hatzalah, about leadership under pressure and responsibility in moments…
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America's First Orthodox Jewish Female Mayor: Michele Weiss
In this episode of Behind the Bima, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg speaks with Michele Weiss, Mayor-Elect of University Heights, Ohio, about leadership, Jewish…
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The Disturbing Truth About the United Nations: Hillel Neuer of UN Watch
In this compelling episode of Behind the Bima, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg sits down with Hillel Neuer, Executive Director of UN Watch, for an unfiltered look behind…
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When Silence Was No Longer an Option: Congressman Randy Fine
In this episode of Behind the Bima, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg sits down with Congressman Randy Fine, one of the most outspoken defenders of the Jewish people and…
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An Anonymous Hero: Inside IDF's Elite Unit 669
From Boca Raton, Florida, this is Behind the Bima. His face is blurred, and his name is redacted by the Israeli government, but his story of heroism and…
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From Shepherd to IDF Hero: Yoel Zilberman's Unstoppable Journey
🇮🇱 From Shepherd to Seal to Nation-Builder | Major Yoel Zilberman | Behind the Bima 📍 Recorded live in Boca Raton, FL In this unforgettable episode of Behind…
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Inside the Battle for Israel on Capitol Hill: Congressman Jared Moskowitz
Congressman Jared Moskowitz: Pro-Israel, Proudly Jewish, and Unapologetically Honest | Behind the Bima 🎙️ In this powerful episode of Behind the Bima, we sit…
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John Spencer, Urban Warfare Expert
From Boca Raton, Florida, this is Behind the Bima. On this week's episode, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg, Rabbi Philip Moskowitz and Rabbi Josh Broide are joined by…
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Akiva, Jewish Music Superstar
From Boca Raton, Florida, this is Behind the Bima. This week, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg, Rabbi Josh Broide, and Rabbi Philip Moskowitz are joined by the renowned…
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World Zionist Congress Elections Coverage (Part 1)
Boca Raton, Florida, this is Behind the Bima. On this week's episode, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg navigates the intricate landscape of the 39th World Zionist…
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Zevi Samet, Basketball Star and Yeshiva Bachur
From Boca Raton, Florida, this is Behind the Bima. On this week’s episode, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg, Rabbi Philip Moskowitz, and Rabbi Josh Broide sit down with…
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Rabbi Daniel Kalish, Community Builder and Shaper of Souls
From Boca Raton, Florida, this is Behind the Bima. On this week's episode, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is joined by Rabbi Daniel Kalisch, the Menahel of the Mesivta…
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Rabbi Doron Perez, Grieving Father & Resilient Leader
From Boca Raton, Florida, this is Behind the Bima. In this week’s episode, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg and Rabbi Josh Broide sit down with Rabbi Doron Perez—a…
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Ben Shapiro and His Dad on War, Peace, Music, and Everything In Between
From Boca Raton, Florida, this is Behind the Bima! This week, prepare for a powerful father-and-son duo who’ve made an indelible mark on both the Jewish…
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Rabbi Chaim Wolfson
From Boca Raton, Florida, this is Behind the Bima. On this week's episode, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg and Rabbi Josh Broide are joined by Rabbi Chaim Wolfson…
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Rabbi Yaakov Klein
From Boca Raton, Florida, this is Behind the Bima. On this week's episode, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is joined by Rabbi Yaakov Klein, a respected author, musician…
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Rabbi David Aaron
Rabbi David Aaron is a renowned spiritual educator, author, and speaker dedicated to sharing profound Torah wisdom. He is the founder and dean of Isralight, an…
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Rabbi Elchonon Zohn,
From Boca Raton, Florida, This is Behind the Bima. On this week's episode, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is joined by Rabbi Elchonon Zohn, Founder and President of the…
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Danny Limor
From Boca Raton, Florida, this is Behind the Bima. On this week's episode, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg, Rabbi Philip Moskowitz and Rabbi Josh Broide are joined by…
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Rabbi Judah Mischel
From Boca Raton, Florida, this is Behind the Bima. On this week's episode, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is joined by Rabbi Judah Mischel, a passionate advocate for…
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Miriam Haber (Mother of Zecharia Hy’D, a Holy Soldier who Fell in Battle)
From Boca Raton, Florida, This is Behind the Bima. On this week's episode, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is joined by Miriam Haber to discuss the life and legacy of her…
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Jonathan (Yonasan) Rosenblum
From Boca Raton, Florida, This is Behind the Bima. On this week's episode, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is joined by Yonasan Rosenblum, a renowned Jewish journalist…
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Bonus Episode: October 7 - Reflecting on a Year of Darkness, Resilience and Unity
In this heartfelt conversation, we speak with Dana and Yedidya, reflecting on the events of October 7th and the enduring impact a year later. Dana Cohen's…
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Yaakov Shwekey
From Boca Raton, Florida, this is Behind the Bima. On this week’s episode, Rabbis Efrem Goldberg, Josh Broide, and Philip Moskowitz are joined by the iconic…
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Rabbi Moshe Weinberger
From Boca Raton, Florida, this is Behind the Bima. On this week's episode, Rabbis Efrem Goldberg, Josh Broide, and Philip Moskowitz are joined by Rabbi Moshe…
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Dr. Erica Brown
From Boca Raton Florida, This is Behind the Bima. On this week's episode, Rabbis Efrem Goldberg, Josh Broide, and Philip Moskowitz are joined by Dr. Erica…
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Avi Mayer
On this week's episode, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg and Rabbi Josh Broide are joined by Avi Mayer, the immediate past editor-in-chief of the Jerusalem Post. With over…
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Rabbi Andrew Shaw
On this week's episode, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg and Rabbi Josh Broide are joined by Rabbi Andrew Shaw, director of the Simchas Torah Project and CEO of Mizrachi…
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Bonus Episode: Conversation With Former Hostage, Sapir Cohen
Listen to a powerful and emotional conversation with Sapir Cohen, a former hostage, as she relays her harrowing experience of captivity and the remarkable…
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Rabbi Dovid Gottlieb (and Live Update from Kiryat Shmona)
From Boca Raton Florida, this is Behind the Bima. On this week's episode, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is joined by Rabbi Gottlieb, Rabbi of Kehillat HaEla, Rebbe at…
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Douglas Murray
From Boca Raton, Florida, this is Behind the Bima. On this week’s episode, host Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is joined by author and journalist Douglas Murray. Douglas…
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Simmy and Sara Zimbalist
From Boca Raton Florida, this is Behind the Bima. In this week's episode, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg and cohosts Rabbi Josh Broide and Rabbi Philip Moskowitz are…