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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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Frank Meeink, Reformed Neo Nazi
Frank Meeink is a former white supremacist skinhead gang member in the United States. After a three-year stint in prison, he left the racist skinhead movement…
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Mati Dan (Ateret Cohanim)
From Boca Raton Florida, this is our special Yom Yerushalayim episode. On this week’s episode, hosts Rabbi Efrem Goldberg, Rabbi Josh Broide, and Rabbi Philip…
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Mark Levin
Mark Reed Levin is an American broadcast news analyst, columnist, lawyer, political commentator, radio personality, and writer. He is the host of syndicated…
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Rabbi Dovid Fendel
From Boca Raton Florida, this is Behind the Bima. on this week’s episode, rabbi goldberg and cohosts rabbi josh broide and rabbi philip moskowitz are joined by…
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Congressman Ritchie Torres & Shabbos Kestenbaum
In this week’s episode, hosts Rabbis Efrem Goldberg, Josh Broide, and Philip Moskowitz are joined by Congressman Richie Torres and Shabbos Kestenbaum, a Jewish…
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Eylon Levy & Jake Turx
In this week’s episode, hosts Rabbis Efrem Goldberg, Josh Broide, and Philip Moskowitz are joined by two personalities in the Jewish journalistic world. Eylon…
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Ishay Ribo
Ishay Ribo is an Israeli singer-songwriter. A Sephardic Orthodox Jew, he has gained popularity in Israel among Haredi, national-religious, and secular Jewish…
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Dr. Yehuda Sabiner
Dr. Yehuda Sabiner is a Gerrer Hasid and a graduate of the Technion–Israel Institute of Technology's Rappaport Faculty of Medicine. 00:00 - Introduction 16:14…
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Eitan and Varda Morell, Parents of Staff Sgt. Maoz Morell HY''D
Staff Sgt. Maoz Morell, 22, a member of the Paratroopers Brigade who was injured February 15 during fighting in the southern Gaza Strip, succumbed to his…
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Sam Lessin
Sam Lessin is a prominent figure known for his multifaceted career, encompassing roles as a tech entrepreneur, investor, and former Facebook executive. Beyond…
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Ari Harow
Tune in to Rabbi Goldberg alongside Rabbis Moskowitz and Josh Broide for this week's episode of Behind the Bima. Rabbi Goldberg sits down with former advisor…
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Bonus Episode: A Conversation with Jen Airley (Mother of Heroic Soldier Binyomin H"yd)
Jen bravely shared her personal journey following the loss of her son, Binyomin, a paratrooper in the Israeli army. The episode explores Jen's inspiring…
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Rabbanit Noa Lewis
On this week's episode, Rabbi Goldberg is joined Rabbanit Noa Lewis, Leader of the IDF Women’s Chevra Kadish and CEO of Echad. Rabbanit Lewis discusses the…
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Yedidya Harush and Dana Cohen
Join Rabbi Goldberg and Rabbi Josh Broide as they sit down with Yedidya Harush, a decorated IDF soldier, and Dana Cohen, widow of the late Aviad Cohen (HY''D)…
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Hadas Loewenstern, Wife of Elisha Loewenstern HY''D
In this episode of Behind the Bima, Rabbi Goldberg and co-host Rabbi Josh Broide welcome Hadas Loewenstern, whose husband, Elisha, an IDF soldier, recently…
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Rabbi Uri Pilichowski
Rabbi Uri Pilichowski is an educator. As a teacher, author and speaker, he teaches Torah and Politics, where he specifically emphasises rational thought and…
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Volunteering Efforts in Israel
In this week's episode, Rabbi Goldberg is joined by cohosts Rabbis Josh Broide and Philip Moskowitz. They speak to Rubin, Alex Katz of eretz chemda, and…
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Reflections on Recent Missions to Israel
Join Rabbi Goldberg, Rebbetzin Goldberg, Rabbi Broide, and Rabbi Moskowitz as they reflect on their recent trips to Israel, their unforgettable encounters with…
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Bonus Episode: Processing, Healing and Awakening After October 7 (Conversation With Rabbi Moshe Gersht)
A Воса Raton Special Event An immersive evening of healing and inspiration. Join us and R' Moshe Gersht all the way in from Jerusalem on the release of his new…
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Bonus Episode: Combatting the Media War Against Israel - A Conversation With Ben Shapiro
In an insightful discussion, Ben Shapiro delves into themes encompassing Israel, the Jewish community, and media bias. Highlighting Israel’s crucial role in…
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Updates from Israel w/ Extraordinary People
Welcome to a special edition of "Behind the Bima," where we delve into the ongoing war in Israel from the perspectives of key individuals on the ground and…
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Special Guests - From the Front Lines
Interviewing IDF soldiers currently serving in Israel and their families.
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Special Guest - Rivka Ravitz, Chief of Staff to 10th President of Israel & Mother of 12
Rivka Ravitz is an Israeli Haredi political administrator. Since 1999, she has worked for Israeli politician Reuven Rivlin, first as his bureau chief and…
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Special Guest - David Fishof, Legendary Music Producer
Join us for an illuminating interview with the legendary music producer, David Fishof. Dive deep into the life of an industry leader who's not only shaped the…
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Special Guest: Rebbetzin Slovie Jungreis Wolff
Rebbetzin Slovie Jungreis Wolff is known for her significant contributions to the Jewish community and her inspiring teachings. She was the daughter of…
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Special Episode: Elul Edition
Featuring: 5:05 - R' Leo Dee, Inspirational Speaker 9:36 - Rav Yitzchak Berkovits, Rosh Yeshiva of Aish HaTorah 12:00 - R' Mordechai Machlis, Host of Hundreds…
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Special Guest - Rabbi Dr Meir Soloveichik
Rabbi Dr. Meir Soloveichik is a prominent Orthodox Jewish rabbi and scholar known for his contributions to Jewish education, religious leadership, and…
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Special Episode: Live at HASC
Filmed live on location at HASC. Introduction With Uri Butler Shmiel Kahn, Camp Director Rav Avi Pollak, Program Director & Dr Rayzel Yaish, Women’s Head…
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Special Guest - Natan Sharansky
Natan Sharansky is a remarkable figure whose life story embodies the triumph of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Born Anatoly Borisovich Shcharansky…
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Special Guest - Joey Newcomb
Joey's journey in the music industry began in his youth, as he started performing at local events and gatherings. His talent quickly gained recognition, and he…
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Special Guest - Zvi Gluck, CEO of Amudim
Zvi Gluck is the CEO of Amudim, an organization dedicated to helping abuse victims and those suffering from addiction within the Jewish community, and has been…
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Special Guest - Lisa Elefant, Founder of Adopt a Shadchan
In this episode, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg goes Behind the Bima with special guest host Yocheved Goldberg to talk shidduchim with Lisa Elefant, founder of…
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Special Guest - Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis
Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis has been Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth since 1st September 2013. Formerly Chief Rabbi of Ireland…
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Special Guest - Ze'ev Orenstein (City of David Foundation Director for International Affairs)
In this episode, our esteemed hosts, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg and Rabbi Josh Broide, engage in a riveting conversation with Ze'ev Orenstein, the Director for…
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Special Guests - R' Manning and Bracha Poliakoff (Authors of Reclaiming Dignity)
00:00 - Intro 17:02 - Interview 1:11:59 - Outro Rabbi Anthony Manning gained his master’s degree in jurisprudence from Oxford University and worked as a…
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Special Guest - R' Kalman Samuels, Founder of Shalva
Guest: Rabbi Kalman Samuels, Founder of Shalva In this episode, Rabbis Efrem Goldberg and Josh Broide sit down with Rabbi Kalman Samuels, the founder of…
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Special Guest - Gabby Deutch, Jewish Insider
Gabby Deutch is a Washington correspondent at Jewish Insider. She was previously a contributing writer at JI and had worked on The Atlantic‘s global affairs…
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Special Guest - Darryl Strawberry
Darryl Eugene Strawberry (born March 12, 1962) is an American former professional baseball right fielder and author who played 17 seasons in Major League…
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Special Guests - Rabbi Nachman Seltzer & Eli Beer
Rabbi Nachman Seltzer is the author of forty five books, including such classics as 90 Seconds, Living Legend, the Zera Shimshon series, Incredible! and…
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Marathon Episode - Featuring Special Guests
00:00 - Introduction 21:20 - Rabbi Philip Moskowitz 33:21 - Binyamin and Shani Muschel 42:59 - Lori Palatnik 1:06:00 - Dr. Larry & Debra Halperin 1:15:39 -…
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Special Guest - Rav Uri Tieger, Former Chavrusa of Rav Chaim Kanievsky
Rabbi Uri Tieger was born into a secular family in Israel. He grew up like most Israeli children, attending public school and enjoying a typical secular…
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Special Guest - Bernie Marcus, Home Depot
Bernie Marcus is a well-known American businessman and philanthropist. He was born on May 12, 1929, in Newark, New Jersey. Marcus co-founded the home…
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Bonus Episode - A Discussion Around Antisemitism: Ben Shapiro & Yair Rosenberg, Moderated by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg
Yair Rosenberg is staff writer at The Atlantic, where he covers the intersection of politics, culture, and religion, and writes the Deep Shtetl newsletter…
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Special Guest - Morton "Mort" Klein, President of the ZOA
Morton A. "Mort" Klein (born 1947) is a German-born American economist, statistician, and pro-Israeli activist. He is the president of the Zionist Organization…
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Special Guest - Israel "Yummy" Schachter
For over twenty years, Israel has leveraged his gift for building relationships to precipitate exponential growth for corporations, charities, and careers. As…
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Special Guest - Yehuda Kohn
Born into a family that was fragmented by the Holocaust, Yehuda Kohn, head of the Bet Elazraki Children’s Home in Netanya, has dedicated his life to repairing…
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Special Guest - Rav Moshe Meiselman
Rav Moshe Meiselman is an American-born Orthodox rabbi and rosh yeshiva of Yeshiva Toras Moshe in Jerusalem, which he established in 1982. He also founded and…
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Special Guest - Abie Rotenberg
Abie Rotenberg is a prolific Orthodox Jewish musician, composer and entertainer from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He has been producing music since the mid-1970s…
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Special Guest - Veronica Bocelli
Veronica Bocelli is the wife of Andrea Bocelli and vice-chair of the Bocelli Foundation. The Andrea Bocelli Foundation, Ente Filantropico, was established in…
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Special Guests - Meet the Yeshiva of South Florida
YESHIVA OF SOUTH FLORIDA is designed to continue the path of growth in Avodas Hashem and Talmud Torah that Talmidim cultivated while learning in Eretz Yisrael…
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Special Guest - Rabbi Yosef Zvi Rimon
Rav Yosef Zvi Rimon is an internationally acclaimed “posek” of Halacha, author, educator, and lecturer. Individuals and communities from around the globe turn…
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Special Guest - Ambassador David Friedman
David Melech Friedman (born August 8, 1958) is an American bankruptcy lawyer and the former United States Ambassador to Israel. He joined the law firm…
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Bonus Episode: Reimagining Perinatal Loss (Ohel Zachter Family National Trauma Center)
Ohel Zachter Family National Trauma Center Presents Reimagining Perinatal Loss. Featuring: Rabbi Efrem and Rebbetzin Yocheved Goldberg Bocca Raton Synagogue…
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Special Guest - Rabbi Gershon Schusterman
Rabbi Gershon Schusterman is the author of Why, God, Why?: How to Believe in Heaven When it Hurts like Hell…
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Special Guest - David Sacks
David Sacks is an American television writer and producer. His writing and producing credits include seasons five and six on 'The Simpsons', for which he won…
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Special Guest - Yishai Fleisher
Yishai Fleisher is the International Spokesperson for the Jewish Community of Hebron. Yishai is also an Israeli broadcaster and a frequent columnist for major…
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Bonus Episode: A Recovering Addict, Her Parents and Her Brother Share Their Story
If you are interested in any of CCSA’s services - prevention education in schools, family support group, community awareness events - reach out to Lianne…
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Special Guest - Allison Josephs
Allison Josephs (Founder & Executive Director of Jew in the City) has been involved in the field of Jewish Outreach for over twenty years and is the Partner in…
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Special Guests - Meyers Leonard and Aaron Jungreis
Meyers Patrick Leonard (born February 27, 1992) is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball…
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Special Guest - Rabbi Yitzchak Berkovits
Rav Yitzchak Berkovits is the Rosh Yeshiva of the Aish HaTorah Yeshiva in Jerusalem. He is a leading expert on Mitzvot Bein Adam L’Chavero, the Torah’s wisdom…