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  • Tzedakah Entrepreneur

    Tzedakah Entrepreneur
    2024/09/18
    We discuss Asher’s connection to the Goldberg-Polin family, with the tragedy of Hersh and the strength of his mom. “The king is in the field” during the month of Elul, but are we lobbying Him or is He campaigning for our vote? In the aftermath of 10/7, John thinks the burden is on Him. To inspire us this season, we interview Jeff Kaminsky, a tzedakah entrepreneur who is touching countless lives in Ukraine and Israel through his Project Aid & Rescue.
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  • Our Favorite (Former Neo-) Nazi

    Our Favorite (Former Neo-) Nazi
    2024/08/07
    Asher describes the various restrictions during The Three Weeks, our collective period of mourning, but more importantly, explains what they are meant to elicit. Speaking of which, we are joined by Jeff Schoep, once the “Gadol Hador” of the American Neo-Nazi movement before seeing the light. He describes his life before and after doing t’shuvah - and actually uses that word in a sentence.
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    49 分
  • Repost: A Jewish Roller Coaster

    Repost: A Jewish Roller Coaster
    2024/05/20
    In the midst of Omer counting, John admits being off track, even with tech support. As anti-Israel disturbances continue, Asher provides a firsthand account from Ann Arbor. We invite Tom Berner to describe what his group (LAAST) has been doing to fight that scourge using a variety of legal tools. We then discuss the very Jewish emotional roller coaster this past week, as we remember our victims, honor our fallen, and celebrate our nation.
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  • The Sun Became a Bagel

    The Sun Became a Bagel
    2024/04/19
    John wonders whether the recent eclipse and earthquake should have us concerned, and Asher assures us that gam zu l’tovah - everything is for the good. He also convinces us to say shehechiyanu more often. We begin the countdown to Passover by stopping tachanun, spring cleaning our chometz, and watching the latest Moses flick.
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  • Stranger in a Strange Land

    Stranger in a Strange Land
    2024/03/21
    Asher describes his new Ann Arbor gig, as all eyes remain on Michigan this election year. Speaking of politicians, we discuss whether Schumer is such a shomer and why Proxmire should be better known. John questions whether those red pins at the Oscars were about our shared humanity, or something more sinister. As Purim arrives, we approach joy in a time of pain, learn moral self-defense, and consider how quickly misfortune can be reversed.
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  • The Sap Is Rising

    The Sap Is Rising
    2024/01/25
    Baby it’s cold outside!  In a surprise twist, Asher acknowledges Nathan of Gaza for the Tu Bishvat seder.  We then contemplate WWMLKD (what would MLK do) in the current environment.  John summarizes the flawed ICJ case against Israel, and wonders if the pro-Hamas/Houthi protesters ever consider themselves the “baddies.”  Despite the negative temperatures, we end with positive thoughts about longer days. 00:29 Introduction and Casual Conversation 00:48 Discussing Tuba Shvat and its Significance 02:54 Exploring the Tradition of Tu Bishvat Seder 03:47 Reflecting on the History of Jewish Communities 04:25 Contemplating Political Involvement and Leadership 06:44 Appreciating the Importance of Jewish Unity 07:27 Remembering Martin Luther King and His Legacy 09:11 Discussing the Current Political Climate 10:31 Reflecting on the Importance of Jewish-Black Unity 11:26 Discussing the Current Situation in Israel 13:29 Analyzing the Legal Implications of the Israel Conflict 16:43 Reflecting on the Tragedy of Misused Ingenuity
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    28 分
  • Latke vs. Hamantash (vs. Draykops)

    Latke vs. Hamantash (vs. Draykops)
    2024/01/04
    Asher describes his ongoing Israel advocacy efforts, including his recent trip to the Holy Land, which included visiting hospitals, picking lettuce, and reveling in his strange love of driving there. We then discuss Bibi’s role in history, and how it would have been improved by early retirement. After some Harvard schadenfreude, John defends his negative campaign against Chanukah in his shul’s version of the famous Latke-Hamantash Debate.
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    29 分
  • Ep 38 – Best of Times, Worst of Times

    Ep 38 – Best of Times, Worst of Times
    2023/11/22
    Asher describes being one of almost 300,000 at the Israel rally, while John joined virtually.  We turn our ire on fellow Jews who give aid and comfort to the enemy, and suggest mini-cherem for them.  After questioning whether we can be simultaneously frightened and emboldened by current events, we end on a note of Thanksgiving - and kosher turkey. Enjoy Thanksgiving!
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