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In the Valley of Giants
In the Valley of Giants is a podcast for serious conversation in an age of noise—where Torah, philosophy, psychology, art, technology, and modern life meet in deep, long-form dialogue. Hosted by Rabbi Yonatan Dorfman, each episode features conversations with this generation’s giants: thinkers, creators, and leaders exploring meaning, truth, faith, and creativity through the lens of ancient wisdom and contemporary life.
Episodes
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Can Sages And Prophets Make Mistakes? | Rabbi Tovia Singer | ITVOG #53
Rabbi Dorfman and Rabbi Tovia Singer on Zionism and redemption, Ezekiel 38-39, rising antisemitism, and why Tanakh education matters. They also look at…
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Our Death In The West | Hillel Fuld | ITVOG #52
Business Mogul and Jewish Geo-political warrior Hillel Fuld says the quiet part out loud: the West is repeating the oldest script in history, and Jews who keep…
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The End Of Days Is Here | Rabbi Tovia Singer | ITVOG #51
Rabbi Tovia Singer on Mashiach, Isaiah 11, and the Messianic AgeRabbi Tovia Singer joins Rabbi Dorfman for a text-driven conversation about the Jewish…
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The Israeli Political Revolution: Tzibur Hachareidi | Ziva Glanz | ITVOG #50
.The first new Haredi party in Israeli politics is forcing a question most people avoid: who really speaks for the community, the rabbis, the politicians, or…
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The Messiah Is NOT Who You Think He Is | Rabbi Tovia Singer | ITVOG #49
The Messiah debate everyone thinks is about miracles is actually about something much bigger—and much more immediate. Rabbi Tovia Singer makes the case that if…
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Judaism vs. Catholicism: What Do Jews and Christians Believe? | Jamie O'Brian | ITVOG #48
When a Rabbi and a Catholic communicator sit down to talk about faith, the surprising question is not what they disagree on - it's how much they discover they…
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Is the MESSIAH already HERE? | Rabbi David Bar-Haim | ITVOG #47
**Is the Messianic age already beginning—and what would a true Messiah actually look like?** In this wide-ranging and candid conversation, Rabbi David Bar-Haim…
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Ask Rabbi Dorfman #3: on location at the Southern Temple wall
Join us for a special Torah Q&A from Jerusalem’s Old City, near the walls of the Temple Mount. We explore the Jewish mission to bring meaning and morality into…
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Jewish Sexuality & Intimacy: What the Torah REALLY Says | Rabbi Cary Friedman | ITVOG #46
This conversation explores how Jewish parents, educators, and rabbanim should teach children and adults about intimacy with dignity, clarity, and emotional…
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Life After Terror | Rabbi Leo Dee | ITVOG #45
Rabbi Yonatan Dorfman speaks with Rabbi Leo Dee about catastrophic loss, trauma recovery, community support, faith, family resilience, antisemitism, Israeli…
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From Cocaine to Torah | Eliyokim Cohen | ITVOG #44
Eliyokim Cohen shares his powerful life story of moving from a traditional Jewish upbringing into addiction, a cocaine-fueled spiral, and a dramatic…
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PTSD: The War You Bring Home | SFC (Ret.) Baruch Baitch & Eli Goldberg, LSCW | ITVOG #43
A candid conversation on PTSD, combat, and the difficult transition back to civilian life. The guests explore how combat environments shape the nervous system…
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Ask Rabbi Dorfman #2: On location at the Western Wall in Jerusalem
This clip is a Q&A session filmed on a rooftop in Jerusalem, where the speaker answers a wide range of Jewish and philosophical questions. The discussion moves…
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Genocide, Ethnic Cleansing & Propaganda | Joseph Cohen | ITVOG #42
Joseph Cohen joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation about Israel advocacy, the online information war, antisemitism, the Israel–Palestine conflict, and…
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The Desire To Live: Understanding And Preventing Suicide | Rabbi Shalom Hammer | ITVOG #41
Rabbi Shalom Hammer on suicide prevention, trauma, and how to respond with care.Rabbi Sholom Hammer shares how his family’s loss became a mission to educate…
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When Rebellion Becomes Righteous: Jewish Heavy Metal | Dovi Halpern | ITVOG #40
How does Jewish metal become a vehicle for faith, identity, and healing?In this episode, Dove Halpern—better known as Hashem’s Warrior—joins the conversation…
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Let My People Eat | Josh Berkowitz | ITVOG #39
In this episode, Josh Berkowitz, owner of Edenwalk in New York, shares his unique experiences managing a kosher Jewish restaurant, the complexities of kosher…
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Is GLP-1 the G-d Drug? | Dr. Brian Fertig | ITVOG #38
Tune in to learn why GLP-1 drugs are being called some of the most important therapies of the 21st century.How GLP-1s Impact Weight, Metabolism, and Addiction…
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The Operation Restoring Forgotten Jewish Heroes | Shalom Lamm | ITVOG #37
https://www.operationbenjamin.org/ Most companies overlook one of the most profound ethical dilemmas in modern warfare—how to fight with integrity while…
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The Modern-Day David's Lyre | Lenny Solomon | ITVOG #36
In this episode: Lenny Solomon, the pioneer of modern Jewish parody music and founder of Shlock Rock, joins me for a wide-ranging conversation on music…
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From Kotor II to Fallout: How great stories change us | Chris Avellone | ITVOG #35
Deep inside storytelling and game design, Chris Avellone reveals how to craft narratives that resonate on a spiritual and psychological level—and how those…
In the Valley of GiantsAsk Rabbi Dorfman #1: On location at the Temple of Poseidon
Most people think prophecy and ancient texts are too vague to matter — but what if understanding them could transform how you see faith, purpose, and the…
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Storyteller of the Infinite | Rav Nachman Seltzer | ITVOG Ep. 34
In this episode of In the Valley of Giants, host Yonatan Dorfman sits down with prolific author Nachman Seltzer to explore the inner workings of professional…
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Where the People Are Going | Dr. Brian Asquith | ITVOG Ep. 33
In this insightful interview, economist Brian Asquith discusses the complex relationship between population decline and economic health, exploring cultural…
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Architect of the New World's Foundation | Rabbi Steven Burg | ITVOG Ep. 32
In this episode, the host sits down with Rabbi Steven Berg, CEO of Aish HaTorah, to explore how modern Jewish outreach has transformed from the physical…
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The Past Lives Through Us | Rabbi Mordechai Becher | ITVOG Ep. 31
In this episode, Rav Yonatan Dorfman sits down with historian Rabbi Mordechai Becher to explore how the Jewish people historically managed to survive and…
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M̶r̶. Rabbi Universe | Elchanan Brody | ITVOG Ep. 30
In this interview, Haredi powerlifter and coach Elchanan Brody discusses how he views weightlifting as a healthy physical and mental vessel that actually…
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The Soldier in the Devil's Playground | Baruch Baitch | ITVOG Ep. 29
In the interview conversation, retired US Army Sergeant First Class Baruch Baitch shares how his modern Orthodox upbringing and early exposure to anti-Semitism…
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Philosophy: Deep Wisdom or Spiritual Poison? | Rabbi Jeremy Kagan | ITVOG Ep. 28
In this interview, Rabbi Jeremy Kagan shares his personal journey from studying secular philosophy at Yale University to finding his ultimate grounding in…
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Chasing Truth: Showing You the Story They Won't | Corey Gil-Shuster | ITVOG Ep. 27
In this week's episode, Rav Yonatan Dorfman talks with Corey Gil-Shuster, creator of the "Ask Project," to share his firsthand experiences conducting…
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Conversing with the Wolf King | Stephen Keech | ITVOG Ep. 26
In this week's episode, Rabbi Yonatan Dorfman and Stephen Keech, lead singer of the metal band Haste the Day, explore the powerful intersection of heavy metal…
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The Angel in the Outfield | Ari Kafka | ITVOG Ep. 25
Explore the extraordinary transformation of Ari Kafka, who pivoted from the high-stakes world of professional baseball as a Seattle Mariners draftee to a…
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The Bane of the Church: The Ultimate Anti-Missionary | Rabbi Tuvia Singer | ITVOG Ep. 24
In this week's episode of In the Valley of Giants, Rav Yonatan Dorfman interviews Rabbi Tuvia Singer, a specialist in counter-missionary education, about the…
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Making Amends: Answering for a History of Misinterpretations | Archbishop Timothy Costelloe | ITVOG Ep. 23
In this week's episode, Rabbi Yonatan Dorfman talks with Archbishop Timothy Costello, exploring the shared moral values between Catholic and Jewish traditions…
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Tanach Uncensored: A Masterclass in Jewish Bible Study | Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein | ITVOG Ep. 22
In this week's episode, Rabbi Yonatan Dorfman interviews Rabbi Arne Wittenstein, about his methodology for mastering Torah study, exploring how to interpret…
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Escorting the Soul: The Sentinels of Hospice and Palliative Care | Yossi Blieberg | ITVOG Ep. 21
Join host Rabbi Yonatan Dorfman as he sits down with palliative care social worker Yossi Bleiberg for a profound and moving conversation about life, death, and…
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Laughing Louder than the Sirens | Eli Leibowicz | ITVOG Ep.20
In this engaging interview, comedian Eli Lebowicz shares insights on balancing comedy with religious values, navigating red lines, and using humor to address…
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Taking Psychedelics to Heal - and See G-d? | R.Dr. Aaron Cherniak | ITVOG Ep. 19
Join us as Dr. Aron Cherniak explores the intersection of attachment theory, spirituality, and psychedelic science. Discover how these experiences influence…
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The Rabbi of Hitler's Former Army | Rabbi Zsolt Balla | ITVOG Ep. 18
Rabbi Zsolt Bala shares his unique journey from Hungary to becoming the first military rabbi in the German armed forces, discussing Jewish life in Europe, the…
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A Dark Knight Rises from the Shadows of Aushwitz | Rabbi Cary Friedman | ITVOG Ep. 17
In this week's episode, Rabbi Yonatan Dorfman talks with Rabbi Cary Friedman, discussing how Batman saved his sanity, his surprising connection to Rav Avigdor…
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Healing Angels, Saving Demons | Dr. Todd Zalut | ITVOG Ep. 16
In this week's episode, Rabbi Yonatan Dorfman interviews Dr. Zalut, discussing the complexities of working in emergency medicine, particularly in high-stress…
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Truth From the World's Most Isolated City | Rabbi Dovid Freilich | ITVOG Ep. 15
This week, Rabbi Dorfman discusses the rise of anti-Semitism in Australia, particularly following the events of October 7, 2023, with Rabbi David Freilich…
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The Rabbi’s Responsibility: Leading Fragile Hearts | Rabbi Daniel Glatstein | ITVOG Ep. 14
In this weeks episode, Rabbi Yonatan Dorfman meets with renowned public speaker, Rabbi Daniel Glatstein, discussing the evolution of education and the…
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Hunted: Cyber Warfare and Combatting Stalking | Moshe Satt | ITVOG 13
In this week's episode, Rav Yonatan Dorfman talks with Moshe Satt, a cybersecurity leader and entrepreneur, discussing his extensive background in…
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How to Teach TEACHERS | Dean Shmuel Klammer | ITVOG 12
In this week's episode, Rav Dorfman interview Rabbi Shmuel Klammer, the dean of Touro Israel, discussing topics of chinuch in young children, teenagers, and…
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The Italian Jewish Renaissance | Luca Spizzichino | ITVOG Ep. 11
In this week's episode, Rav Yonatan Dorfman discusses the past and present of the Jewish community of Rome, what makes Roman Jewry stand out, the educational…
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Har HaBais, Third Beit HaMikdash, and How Far Can We Go For Mitzvos? | Rabbi Avi Grossman | ITVOG 10
In this week's episode, Rabbi Yonatan Dorfman interviews Rabbi Avi Grossman, to discuss all matters relating to Har HaBais and the Beit HaMikdash, as well as…
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Bridging the Gap: When Halacha Meets Psychology | Dr. Yisrael Levitz | ITVOG Ep. 9
In this week's episode, Rabbi Yonatan Dorfman interviews psychologist and professor of psychology Dr. Yisrael Levitz on matters relating to when rabbanim…
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A Heart for the Community | Dr. Robert Schanzer | ITVOG Ep. 8
In this week's episode, Rabbi Yonatan Dorfman interviews cardiologist Dr. Robert Schanzer on topics relating health in the Jewish world, how we can better…
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Moshiach is Here, and AI Has a Huge Part In It | Rabbi Dr. Mois Navon | ITVOG Ep. 7
In this week's episode, Rabbi Yonatan Dorfman interviews engineer, Dr. Mois Navon, discussing the ethics surrounding AI, his work with techeles, and finding…
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The Artist Who Started a Revolution | Michael Bielicky | ITVOG Ep. 6
In this episode, Rabbi Yonatan Dorfman interviews internationally renowned artist, Michael Bielický, discussing what the definition of art is, how AI effects…
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A Rabbi, a Filmmaker, and the Search for Greatness | Tzvi Simchon | ITVOG Ep. 5
In this episode, Rabbi Yonatan Dorfman, has a conversation with Tzvi Simchon, director and cinematographer, as well as the host of the Growth Oriented podcast…
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From Beis Midrash to Battlefield: A Life of Service | Rabbi Commander Michael Goldman | ITVOG Ep. 4
In this episode, Rabbi Yonatan Dorfman interviews Rabbi Commander Michael Goldman, on what it means to fight for Klal Yisroel, what it's like to take a life…
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Builders Change Klal Yisrael - Be One | Rabbi Yonatan Dorfman | ITVOG Ep. 3
In this special episode, filmed during his Simchas Beis HaSho’eivah, the talmidim of Yeshivas Yedid HamMelech interviewtheir Rosh Yeshiva, Rav Yonatan Dorfman…
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Why So Many Couples Struggle — And How to Turn It Around | Rabbi Yaron | Weisberg | ITVOG Ep. 2
In this episode, the rosh yeshiva, Rav Yonatan Dorfman, interviews his rebbi, Rav Yaron Weisberg, discussing taking the steps to make you a better spouse, how…
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The Frum World’s Secret Addiction: Guilt | Dr. Yaakov Freedman | ITVOG Ep. 1
In this interview, the Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Yonatan Dorfman, interviews Doctor Yaakov Freedman about matters surround grief and depression, common rabbinical…