Best Hasidic Podcasts (2025)

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65. Heidegger and Kabbalah | Dr. Elliot Wolfson 1:00:11

4d ago1:00:11

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J.J. and Dr. Elliot Wolfson are just two beings talking about being, time, and Jewish mysticism in the thought of Martin Heidegger. Follow us on Bluesky @jewishideaspod.bsky.social for updates and insights! Please rate and review the the show in the podcast app of your choice. We welcome all complaints and compliments at [email protected] …

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How to speak to your kids about the Washington murders 37:16

5d ago37:16

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The world feels increasingly unsafe for Jews. Digital spaces are riddled with antisemitic rhetoric. Israel recently issued a travel warning for Jews visiting Canada. And, last week, threats turned real when Elias Rodriguez allegedly shot and killed two Israeli embassy staffers outside the Jewish museum in Washington, D.C., shouting about a free Pal…

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Jealousy into Generosity (Shavuot Stories) 33:06

5d ago33:06

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This week I have two stories for you the first is about the Shpoler Zeide who wants a Poritz and his friends to really hear the Ten Commandments and the second a story Reb Meir of Premishlan would tell every year on Shavuot about Rabbi Shimshon Meir Wertheimer of Vienna and a simple wagon driver that saves a stranded king but then wants to punish h…

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(35) Yoetzet Halacha and Community Scholar – Ruthie Braffman Shulman 20:35

6d ago20:35

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Ruthie Braffman Shulman is passionate about the importance of women’s roles in Torah Leadership positions, and she currently serves as the Director of Women's Torah Leadership at Micah Philanthropies, where she develops and supports women in Torah leadership positions at shuls. Simultaneously, she is the Yoetzet Halacha and community scholar at You…

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Are denominations still relevant? 43:50

12d ago43:50

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Recently, Congregation Dorshei Emet—the only Reconstructionist synagogue in Quebec, and the oldest in Canada—took a major vote on whether to secede from the official Reconstructing Judaism movement. A microcosm of the province in which it resides, the "remain" faction won. But the results could not mask the increasing schism, which, in turn, has re…

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The Short Long Way 29:12

12d ago29:12

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This week I have three stories for you the first is about a fish merchant that loses all of his money and gets cryptic advice from the Tzemach Tzedek to go to Berlin, the second about the Kol Aryeh and the Sanzer Rebbe and how a mitzvah is saved for a person's salvation and the last three short stories about Lubavitcher Rebbes and time.If you're en…

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His Wedding Only Cost $23,000 — Here’s How 1:11:12

13d ago1:11:12

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Why are Orthodox Jewish weddings so expensive? 💸 In some circles, it’s normal to spend over $120,000 on a single wedding. My friend Mayer Gold joins us to break down why this happens – and whether we can actually change it. You can contact Mayer here: [email protected] Mayer's awesome Brooklyn-based Kosher supermarket is named Certo Market; check…

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Special Edition: We Will Rebuild Again! | Aryeh Fingerer 3:27

15d ago3:27

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Huge inspiration and Chizuk by Aryeh Fingerer in this special episode of the Jewish n’ Joyful podcast. In life we can’t look or dwell on the past. We must rebuild!

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(34) “In-Town” vs. “Out-of-Town” Living … with Rabbi Dr. Noam Weinberg 30:08

15d ago30:08

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Rabbi Weinberg is a distinguished Jewish educator, relationship coach, and speaker, renowned for his expertise in fostering healthy relationships and guiding personal development. He received his rabbinical ordination from Yeshiva University, he holds a master's degrees in marriage and family therapy, secondary education, and school administration;…

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64. Modern Hebrew and The Yeshiva | Dr. Marina Zilbergerts 59:01

18d ago59:01

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J.J. and Dr. Marina Zilbergerts study the birth of modern Hebrew for its own sake. Follow us on Bluesky @jewishideaspod.bsky.social for updates and insights! Please rate and review the the show in the podcast app of your choice. We welcome all complaints and compliments at [email protected] For more information visit torahinmotion.org/podc…

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1 in 3 Canadian Jews have a non-Jewish spouse. What does that mean for the country's Jewish future? 37:56

19d ago37:56

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A new study on Canadian Jewry was recently published by Robert Brym and Rhonda Lenton in Canadian Jewish Studies, an academic journal out of York University. The numbers show that intermarriage is no longer as rare as it used to be in Canada, with 30 percent of Canadian Jews marrying outside their faith. Some key takeaways: younger Jews are more li…

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Where Miracles Begin, but Don't End 26:54

19d ago26:54

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This week I have three stories for you the first is about obstacles that got in the way of bochurim getting to Meron on Lag BaOmer, the second about the power of forgiveness and the third about the Mittler Rebbe on Lag BaOmer.If you're enjoying these Chassidic stories, please take a quick moment to buy me a coffee. https://ko-fi.com/barakhullman Th…

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Gad Elbaz: From Near-Death to Nightclubs to Finding God 51:27

20d ago51:27

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Gad Elbaz is a popular Israeli-American singer in the Jewish world. Gad has the wildest stories. At just nine years old, he had a near-death experience and throughout his life, he has faced many challenges that tested his strength and resilience. His journey through mental health and healing is powerful and inspiring. For the first time ever, Gad i…

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Burlesque Shabbat and kosher omakase: Is this really the future of Judaism? 40:07

26d ago40:07

40:07

Mainstream Jewish communal leaders have, for ages, been talking about "skewing younger" with programming. But none of them would dare come near Sinners' Shabbat, a sexy, raunchy burlesque show, ripe with bondage ropes, leather skirts, cleavage and kippot and queer couples. Helmed by Tova Sterling, a chef and influencer in New York City, the ev…

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The Water-Carrier of Polotzk 32:47

26d ago32:47

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This week I have three stories for you the first is about a poor melamed who wants a blessing from the Ruzhiner Rebbe for wealth, the second about the naming of the Rebbe Maharash and the third how the Baal Shem Tov prepared the knife for shechting (slaughtering).If you're enjoying these Chassidic stories, please take a quick moment to buy me a cof…

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Why Are Orthodox Jews Living Like This?! 1:07:43

27d ago1:07:43

1:07:43

Israel "Clappy" Clapman has gone viral on buses, in airports, and across WhatsApp. But behind the laughs and loud rants is a deeper story about Jewish life, hustle, and why our communities are drowning in pressure and debt. In this unforgettable conversation, Clappy shares: • How he became a Jewish internet sensation (without trying) • The truth ab…

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(33) The Evolution of Orthodoxy… With Rabbi Dr. Zev Eleff 28:03

27d ago28:03

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In this episode, our wide-ranging discussion covers the size of the Orthodox and Modern Orthodox community, how and why the Orthodox have become a minority, the cost and standards of living of Orthodoxy, some under-valued benefits, and even some sport trivia! Our guest, Rabbi Zev Eleff received his Ph.D. from Brandeis University and M.A. from Teach…

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63. Mysticism and Hasidism | Dr. Rachel Elior 1:27:00

1M ago1:27:00

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J.J. and Dr. Rachel Elior make sharp distinctions between mysticism, Hasidism, and Sabbateanism. Follow us on Bluesky @jewishideaspod.bsky.social for updates and insights! Please rate and review the the show in the podcast app of your choice. We welcome all complaints and compliments at [email protected] For more information visit torahinm…

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How do we memorialize events when we're still living through them? 48:10

1M ago48:10

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Most Jewish holidays date back thousands of years. We commemorate the time when an ancient Persian with a triangle hat tried to kill the Jews, when the Maccabees rededicated the temple in Jerusalem, when we escaped slavery in Egypt and the seas parted ways. But in the past century, Jews have added three new holidays, all of which fall in the span o…

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BONUS: Torah Saved Me From 300 Years in Jail 1:16:56

1M ago1:16:56

1:16:56

Because my brother had a crowd-favorite episode about money and more, we're crossposting that episode on the Kosher Money feed. Enjoy! Subscribe to Inspiration For The Nation for more awesome episodes. Spotify: https://bit.ly/4lLTNps Apple: https://bit.ly/3GxJPrM Eli Riesel was a successful real estate developer who left his high-powered career to …

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The Deitchel Sends His Regards 34:14

1M ago34:14

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This week I have three stories for you the first is about a young bochur in Hungary during WWII and the promise made 30 years before by Reb Shayele Kirester, the second about the Rambam and the third about Reb Yosef Tumarkin and an unusual request in the mikvah on Friday ever Shabbos.If you're enjoying these Chassidic stories, please take a quick m…

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Should rabbis politicize the pulpit? 35:16

1M ago35:16

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It's election season in Canada, with a record-breaking 7.3 million voters having already cast their ballots ahead of April 28. And between Passover seders and weekly Shabbat sermons, there's been no shortage of opportunities for Jewish communal leaders to weigh in on federal affairs during this high-stakes election cycle. But should they? An Israel…

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Exactly When It Is Needed 35:38

1M ago35:38

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This week I have three stories for you the first is about a young Chabad chassid serving on an Israeli air force base that gets in trouble for teaching Torah to the kids there, the second about the Baal Shem Tov and a dowry that he owes and the third about a simple yid learning a powerful lesson from Reb Mordechai of Chernobyl about parnasa.If you'…

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40 Years of Business Knowledge in 1 Hour, 19 Minutes 1:18:32

1M ago1:18:32

1:18:32

In this electric and wildly insightful episode, Dr. Rich Roberts returns for a no-holds-barred conversation that blends decades of business wisdom, how to make money now, and shockingly accurate economic predictions.A former pharma CEO, bio-physicist, and one of the most candid voices in the Jewish world today, Dr. Roberts unpacks what it really ta…

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#21 – Haskalah and Jewish dilemma of Exclusion or Assimilation 47:49

2M ago47:49

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The history of Haskalah Romanian Haskalah Benjamin Schwarzfeld Yehuda ben Mordehai Barasch Elias, Wilhelm and Moses Schwarzfeld Moses Gaster Lazăr Șăineanu Moise Ronetti-Roman The Notes for this episode could be found at https://historyofromanianjews.com/notes/ Contact for questions or comments: [email protected]…

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#20 - Bessarabia Jews 57:18

2M ago57:18

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Bessarabia location Historical Dacia Moldavian Principality Jewish Activity during the Moldavian Principality Jewish Organization during the Moldavian Principality Jewish Culture during the Moldavian Principality Tzarist Russia Jewish Culture during Tsarist Russia Romania Soviet Union Republic of Moldova The Notes for this episode could be found at…

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#19 - Bukovina Jews 32:07

2M ago32:07

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Bukovina location Dacia Moldavia Principality Austrian occupation Paul Celan Aharon Appelfeld The Notes for this episode could be found at https://historyofromanianjews.com/notes/ Contact for questions or comments: [email protected] Adrian Iosifescu

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The Fourth Annual Great Canadian Seder 59:40

2M ago59:40

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It's that time of year again, when all of us at Bonjour Chai reach out to noteworthy, interesting, prominent Canadian Jews to share their thoughts, stories and memories of Passover. This is the fourth annual Great Canadian Seder, featuring political musings on national borders, Donald Trump and Israeli hostages; nostalgia for a bygone Canada; and o…

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62. The Buber-Rosenzweig Bible | Dr. Abigail Gillman 1:00:11

2M ago1:00:11

1:00:11

J.J. and Dr. Abigail Gillman interpret the ideas and impact of the Buber-Rosenzweig Bible translation. Follow us on Bluesky @jewishideaspod.bsky.social for updates and insights! Please rate and review the the show in the podcast app of your choice. We welcome all complaints and compliments at [email protected] For more information visit to…

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Moishele The Water Carrier's Seder 1:52:23

2M ago1:52:23

1:52:23

This week I have three stories for you and then all of the Pesach stories from previous years.. The first is about Reb Leib Sarahs who arranges a Duke's help against false accusation of a Jewish tavernkeeper, the second about a couple that after a tragedy couldn't have kids and gets an unusual blessing, and the last Reb Tzvi Elimelech of Dinov want…

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How I Really Won $10 MILLION from Mr. Beast | Winner of Beast Games 1:05:46

2M ago1:05:46

1:05:46

In this jaw-dropping and soul-stirring episode, Jeff Allen shares how he went from a regular father fighting for his son’s life to the winner of MrBeast’s $10 million Beast Games. But this isn’t just a story about money. It’s about purpose, prayer, and the unshakable belief that Hashem can turn anything—even a game show—into a divine mission. After…

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Yankel Meislin: The Teenage Drug Lord who found God 56:12

2M ago56:12

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Yankel Meislin was a teenager from Long Island who's past involved drugs, drug dealing, and gangs, and hundreds of thousands of dollars of hidden cash. Yankel has a crazy and griping story of how he escaped his crazy past life and becoming a life coach and helping others. He went from being a dealer to a healer. This episode has been sponsored by: …

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(32) A Peek Into the Hasidic World … with Frieda Vizel 25:15

2M ago25:15

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Frieda Vizel was raised in the Satmar Hasidic community. At age 25, she left that community and pursued higher education, culminating in a master’s degree at Sarah Lawrence College. Since 2013, she has been offering walking tours of Hasidic Williamsburg. Her tours provide insights into the community's traditions and daily life, and are noted for th…

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Conscious Uncoupling 28:24

2M ago28:24

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Quick editorial announcement: after four years of weekly shows this will be the final regular episode of Bonjour Chai. After Passover, this podcast feed will be relaunching as Not in Heaven, a series focusing on the future of Jewish communal life in Canada and beyond. Avi Finegold will remain as host, and he'll be joined by a panel of bright, funny…

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Where Heaven and Earth Kiss 28:15

2M ago28:15

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This week I have three stories for you. The first is about Ami Pykovski and what happens when he decides to shut down his big clothing store on Shabbos, the second about Reb Leib Sarah's, one of the closest Chassidim of the Baal Shem Tov wanting to move to the Holy Land and the last about the Sanzer Rebbe and a poor Jew who blows a large amount of …

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61. Franz Rosenzweig | Dr. Paul Franks 1:07:47

2M ago1:07:47

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J.J. and Dr. Paul Franks systematically consider Franz Rosenzweig in all his existential and idealistic glory. Follow us on Bluesky @jewishideaspod.bsky.social for updates and insights! Please rate and review the the show in the podcast app of your choice. We welcome all complaints and compliments at [email protected] For more information …

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Regards From Yonah 33:49

2M ago33:49

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This week I have three stories for you. The first is about a wealthy merchant who comes to the Baal Shem Tov to be blessed with children and then forgets it was the Baal Shem Tov that blessed him, the second about Rabbi Mordechai Dov of Hornosteipel helping a poor Jew and the third about Reb Hillel Paritcher and a wealthy merchant who wouldn't clos…

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The Hasidic Man with a Money Warning for Jewish Families 1:31:54

2M ago1:31:54

1:31:54

In this powerful and eye-opening episode, Mendy Feferkorn shares why he’s on a mission to bring financial awareness to the Hasidic community and beyond—without any personal gain. After facing a financial blind spot himself, Mendy—a self-described "regular Jew"—realized that many Orthodox Jewish families simply don’t know what they don’t know. From …

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(31) Orthodox Divorces: Why? Why? Why? … with Betzalel Rothstein 32:01

2M ago32:01

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Betzalel Rothstein is a Certified Divorce Coach and Mediator who is highly regarded and has been involved in hundreds of divorce cases over the past 10 years either as Mediator, Coach, Parenting Coordinator or Consultant. He has extensive experience in dealing with difficult topics such as parental alienation, blended families, relocation, and what…

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Hasid or Hipster? 36:02

2M ago36:02

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For years, Heeb was the Jewish hipster's answer to _Vice—_an early 2000s-era counter-cultural protest in print form, dripping with satirical comedy and anti-establishment sentiment. Sometimes, the editorial team would push the envelop too far—the magazine was famously criticized for publishing photos of Roseanne Barr dressed as Adolf Hitler, holdin…

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60. Martin Buber | Dr. Samuel Brody 1:01:31

2M ago1:01:31

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J.J. and Dr. Samuel Brody assess the original ideas and monumental influence of this 20th century thinker and leader. Follow us on Bluesky @jewishideaspod.bsky.social for updates and insights! Please rate and review the the show in the podcast app of your choice. We welcome all complaints and compliments at [email protected] For more infor…

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Sugar that Heals 34:10

3M ago34:10

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This week I have three stories for you. The first is about Rabbi Chaim Tzvi Manheimer, the second about a many who had to pay for his children's weddings and didn't have the money and the third a short story about the Babi Sali.If you're enjoying these Chassidic stories, please take a quick moment to buy me a coffee. https://ko-fi.com/barakhullman …

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S3: The Price for Freedom - Cerese’s Pilgrimage 55:39

3M ago55:39

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Please note this episode has been edited to keep some names and identifiers confidential. Having grown up in a religious cult, Cerese shares the confusion, doubts, and even self hate - especially as an adolescent - feeling betrayed by her maturing body. The prescribed norms of the church dictated her reality, severing the healthy bonds with her fat…

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Is Trump the New Achashverosh? 40:29

3M ago40:29

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On March 13, nearly 100 protesters were arrested for storming Trump Tower in New York City. Their cause? Not government cuts, Medicaid, migrant rights or the cost of living. They were protesting in the name of Mahmoud Khalil, a 30-year-old pro-Palestinian student who became a lead organizer of the campus protests at Columbia University last spring.…

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