Best Yehuda Geberer Podcasts (2025)

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022: Legacy, Loss, and Laughter: A Conversation with Yehuda Geberer 57:38

30d ago57:38

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What does it mean to leave a legacy—and can laughter help us face our own mortality? Join host Shep Rosenman for a captivating conversation with acclaimed historian, host of the Jewish History Soundbites podcast, and tour guide Yehuda Geberer that’s equal parts profound and uplifting. Inspired by a moving visit to his parents’ graves and the timele…

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024: Embracing Your Shadow: A Conversation with Rabbi Mel Gottlieb 44:30

2d ago44:30

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In this episode of "The Rest is Commentary," host Shep Rosenman engages in a profound conversation with Rabbi Mel Gottlieb about the journey to wholeness by embracing both light and shadow within ourselves. Drawing inspiration from the song "Finding My Way Out," co-written with Liz Hanelin and produced by Shep's son, E. Rose, Rosenman and Rabbi Got…

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Escapees from the Chelmno Death Camp 1:16:19

4d ago1:16:19

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Special Tisha B'av episode: A recording of a live lecture delivered in May 2025 at the Shappell's Darche Noam Yeshiva in Yerushalayim, on the topic of the first Nazi death camp at Chelmno, near Lodz, Poland. The story of the daring escape attempts from this extermination site, and the escapees efforts at spreading the word to their brethren in near…

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023: Write, Reflect, Repeat: A Conversation with Anne Pinheiro Guimareas 52:29

16d ago52:29

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What happens when the inner voice of prayer collides with the outer world of storytelling? In this soul-stirring episode of The Rest is Commentary, host Shep Rosenman sits down with Brazilian writer-director Anne Pinheiro Guimarães for a raw and reflective conversation that spans continents, cultures, and questions of the self. Together, they explo…

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Traveler, Chronicler & Scholar: The Chida 47:43

1M ago47:43

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Journeying through large swaths of the Jewish world of the 18th century, Rav Chaim Yosef David Azulai (1724-1806), known by his acronym the Chida, was privy to the broad range of the various Jewish communities across Europe and North Africa, as well as observing the happenings within each community as an objective observer. He recorded his impressi…

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021: When the World Doesn't Feel Safe: A Conversation with Rabbanit Alissa Thomas-Newborn 57:29

1M ago57:29

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In this deeply moving and insightful episode of The Rest is Commentary, Shep welcomes Rabbanit Alissa Thomas-Newborn—spiritual leader, hospital chaplain, interfaith activist, and author—for a conversation that bridges trauma, creativity, parenthood, and the search for shared humanity. Alissa, who serves as a Rabbanit at Netivot Shalom in Teaneck, N…

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Murder in Lvov: Communal Tensions in 19th Century Galicia 42:41

2M ago42:41

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On the afternoon of September 6, 1848, the progressive Rabbi Avraham Kohn (1807-1848) of Lemberg (Lvov in Polish) in Austrian Galicia, was poisoned to death. Who assassinated him? What were their motives? With the Austrian takeover of Galicia following the partitions of Poland in the late 18th century, the ancient, large and prestigious Jewish comm…

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020: From Awareness to Action: A Conversation with Rabbi Joe Black 44:06

2M ago44:06

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Step into an unforgettable episode of “The Rest is Commentary” as host Shep Rosenman welcomes the extraordinary Rabbi Joe Black for a conversation brimming with inspiration, music, and heartfelt reflection. In this special installment, we celebrate not only Joe’s remarkable journey as a rabbi, musician, and songwriter, but also his upcoming retirem…

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The Radzymin Chassidic Dynasty 54:35

2M ago54:35

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One of the largest and influential branches of the Polish Pshischa Chassidic dynasty, Radzymin was completely decimated in the Holocaust, and is unfortunately not so well known today. In its heyday, it was led by three successive generations of great leaders of Polish chassidus – Rav Yaakov Aryeh Guterman (1792-1874), his son Rav Shlomo Yehoshua Da…

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019: Urgency of Empathy: A Conversation with Naomi Less in memory of Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lishinsky 53:03

2M ago53:03

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In this powerful episode of The Rest is Commentary, acclaimed singer, composer, ritual leader, and rocker, Naomi Less joins the conversation to unravel the deep complexities of Jewish identity and the pursuit of safety in this increasingly turbulent world. As a self-described “Lefty Zionist,” Naomi shares her personal journey—one shaped by resilien…

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The Spinka Chassidic Dynasty 47:10

2M ago47:10

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The Spinka chassidic dynasty was established in the late 19th century as a sort of offshoot of the Zidichov dynasty, by Rav Yosef Meir Weiss (1838-1909) in the town of Spinka, in the Maramuris region of Transylvania, then in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It soon gained a significant following and emerged as one of the prominent Hungarian Chassidic c…

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018: The Art of Repair: A Conversation with Rachell Koegel 59:38

2M ago59:38

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In this captivating episode of The Rest is Commentary, Shep sits down with his cousin, Rachell Koegel—a passionate writer and educator from Oceanside, New York—for a conversation that’s as moving as it is insightful. Together, they unravel the powerful influence of role models and the lifelong journey of unlearning the patterns we pick up in childh…

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Pioneer of Orthodoxy: Rav Rafael Cohen of Hamburg 51:14

2M ago51:14

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With rising secularization in large urban centers of Western Europe during the 18th century, it would take a concerted effort by the traditional rabbinical establishment to formulate an appropriate response towards the growing trend of secularization. Rav Rafael Cohen of Hamburg (1722-1803), was a Polish rabbi who was appointed rabbi in 1776, of th…

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017: Film, Faith and the Fight for Peace: A Conversation with Rabbi Raphael Shore 47:22

3M ago47:22

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Step into a profound and inspiring dialogue with Raphael Shore, a distinguished rabbi, educator, and visionary film producer. Together, we explore the powerful themes of unity, hope, and spirituality amidst the ongoing turmoil in Israel. Experience Rabbi Shore’s remarkable journey of finding divine connection even in the darkest moments, and uncove…

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016 Brothers, Bonds, Beliefs: A Conversation with Zvi Howard Rosenman, my brother 56:24

3M ago56:24

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✨ Ready for a conversation that will move your soul? ✨🎙️ On this powerful episode of *The Rest is Commentary*, Shep Rosenman sits down with his brother - legendary film and TV producer Zvi Howard Rosenman - for a raw, unfiltered journey through the music, memories, and mysteries that shape our lives. 💔 From the wild highs of creativity to the depth…

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The Incredible Evolution of Michael Rapaport 1:55:11

3M ago1:55:11

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Michael Rapaport joins the podcast for a raw, unfiltered conversation on rising antisemitism, cancel culture, free speech, and how October 7th changed him. He opens up about Candace Owens, Joe Rogan, Trump, silent celebrities, NYC’s decline, his evolving faith — and why he hated working on Prison Break. This is Michael like you’ve never heard him b…

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RERELEASE: The Great Phenomenon of Rav Shayale of Kerestir (update) 34:45

3M ago34:45

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In honor of the 100th yahrtzeit of Rav Shayale of Kerestir (1851-1925), Jewish History Soundbites is proud to rerelease the original episode, the first ever on this podcast, about the unique historical story of this great tzadik. Enjoy! Subscribe to Jewish History Soundbites Podcast on: PodBean: https://jsoundbites.podbean.com/ or your favorite pod…

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The Popes & the Jews 41:54

3M ago41:54

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For nearly two thousand years Jews lived in the shadow of the Catholic Church. As heads of the church, popes throughout the ages formulated an official papal policy regarding the Jews as a religion, as a local community in Rome, as subjects of the pope in the Papal States, and broadly regarding the Jews across Europe. This relationship was complex …

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015: Punk Torah and the Poetry of Prayer: A Conversation with Alicia Jo Rabins 1:00:40

4M ago1:00:40

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What happens when a klezmer/classical/punk violinist, Torah teacher, and poet walks into a podcast? Pure magic. Join Shep Rosenman for a soul-stirring conversation with the incomparable *Alicia Jo Rabins*—musician, writer, and spiritual adventurer—whose work weaves together Jewish mysticism, feminist insight, and raw creative fire. In this electrif…

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Blood Libels 54:58

4M ago54:58

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Among the many manifestations of medieval European antisemitism was the blood libel – the infamous false accusations of ritual murder which were used against Jewish communities for a millennium, resulting in many innocent Jewish lives lost and a climate of fear and danger surrounding the Pesach holiday. Directly related to the Christian holiday of …

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014: Roots and Changes: A Conversation with Rav Hanan Schlesinger 50:37

4M ago50:37

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Discover an inspiring episode of The Rest is Commentary as host Shep Rosenman welcomes Rav Hanan Schlesinger, an Orthodox rabbi with a unique perspective. Get ready for an enlightening journey through the complexities of Israeli-Palestinian relations and the power of grassroots initiatives. Rav Hanan, co-founder of Roots-Shorashim-Judur, shares his…

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Episode 104: Roseanne Barr UNFLITERED - UNLOADS ON CANDACE, ROGAN, AND THE WOKE LEFT 1:51:08

4M ago1:51:08

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MUST-WATCH: In this exclusive interview, Roseanne Barr breaks her silence on cancel culture, antisemitism, Donald Trump, Jeffrey Epstein, and free speech in America. She shares unfiltered thoughts on the media, her Jewish identity, studying Torah, and why she believes Western values are under attack. From Hollywood fame to Shabbat dinners—this is R…

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A Lion from Bavel: The Ben Ish Chai 45:47

4M ago45:47

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Rav Yosef Chaim (1835-1909), better known by his popular work Ben Ish Chai, was an important leader of the Baghdad Jewish community of the 19th century, whose influence reached across the Ottoman Empire and beyond. Having grown up in the rabbinical aristocracy of Baghdad, he succeeded his father’s position in 1859, serving the Jewish community for …

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The Secularization of the Jewish People in the Modern Era Part IV 57:38

4M ago57:38

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External forces of the modern era such as political & economic changes, emancipation, the collapse of the kahal autonomy, technological advancement, wars, urbanization & immigration, led to the mass secularization of the Jewish People in the modern era. Conversely Orthodoxy was defined and strengthened through confronting its struggles during this …

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013: Finding the Sacred in the Ordinary: A Conversation with Rabbi Sherre Hirsch 56:34

4M ago56:34

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Imagine finding the divine in every conversation, every interaction, and every moment of your life. Join host Shep Rosenman and his inspiring guest, Rabbi Sherre Hirsch, as they embark on a profound exploration of spirituality in the most unexpected places all sparked by the song, The Ballad of a Ghost. With Sherre's insightful perspective and deep…

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How Bob Knakal Sold Massey Knakal for $100 Million & became a NY Real Estate Icon 1:14:23

5M ago1:14:23

1:14:23

In this episode, I sit down with Bob Knakal, one of New York City’s top real estate brokers, to discuss his career journey—from co-founding Massey Knakal Realty Services to selling it for $100 million, and now launching his new firm, BRKEA. Bob shares real estate investing strategies, broker success tips, and advice on building a successful real es…

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Jason Greenblatt Discusses Working for Trump, Middle East Peace & the Abraham Accords 1:48:43

5M ago1:48:43

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In this week's episode of Mialibeled, we’re joined by Jason Greenblatt, former White House envoy and key architect of the Abraham Accords. Jason discusses his role in the Trump administration, Middle East peace negotiations, and his experiences working with world leaders. We also dive into his book, The Book of Abraham, and explore valuable lessons…

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012: Songs as Prayers, Grief as Music: A Conversation with Peter Himmelman 1:15:28

5M ago1:15:28

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🎶🔥 **New Episode Alert!** 🔥🎶 This week on *The Rest is Commentary*, I sit down with the one and only **Peter Himmelman**—Grammy & Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter, film composer, visual artist, and author—for a **deep, raw, and soul-stirring conversation**. 🎤 **We talk about:** ✨ The magic of songwriting and its connection to faith 💔 Turning grief …

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The Secularization of the Jewish People in the Modern Era Part III 43:29

5M ago43:29

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The secularization of the Jewish People in the modern era really begins as a slow but growing trend within the communities of the Spanish Jewish diaspora of northern Europe in the 16th century. In the pre modern era, the legally backed autonomy of the Kahal – the Jewish autonomous communal structure, ensured that at least externally and superficial…

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Dr. Sheila Nazarian: Famed Plastic Surgeon, Entrepreneur, and Pro-Israel Advocate 1:43:35

5M ago1:43:35

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This week on Mislaibeled, we sit down with Dr. Sheila Nazarian to discuss her journey from escaping Iran to becoming a renowned plastic surgeon. We explore the impact of social media on plastic surgery, common misconceptions, and advice for first-time patients. Sheila also shares insights on LA politics, her activism for Israel, and her hit Netflix…

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011: Manifesting Divine Melody: A Conversation with Shanna in a Dress 43:22

5M ago43:22

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Step into a realm where music sparks magic! On this episode of The Rest is Commentary, host, Shep Rosenman, sits down with the dazzling Shanna in a Dress—quirky folk-pop maven and live-wire performer. Inspired by Shep's song, Our Day Begins, which is inspired by Psalm 59, we dive deep into Shanna's creative process, where head meets heart, and disc…

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100th Episode Special: Grant Cardone Shares His Plans for the Future 53:05

5M ago53:05

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In this episode, Laibel sits down with Grant Cardone for an unfiltered conversation about success, overcoming adversity, and building an empire. They dive into Grant’s early struggles, his battle with addiction, and the mindset behind his 10X Growth Conference. Grant also shares his thoughts on real estate, Bitcoin, Scientology, and dealing with pu…

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The Secularization of the Jewish People in the Modern Era Part II 42:07

6M ago42:07

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The modern era brought many external changes which challenged the centuries old Jewish communal structure. Political change, emancipation, wars, revolution, economic development, technological advancement, the industrial revolution, urbanization, immigration and other external forces, all contributed towards a growing trend of secularization among …

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Building PragerU, Free Speech & The Fight for America’s Future – Marissa Streit 1:15:25

6M ago1:15:25

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In this week's episode of Mislabeled, we sit down with Marissa Streit, CEO of PragerU, for a powerful conversation on leadership, media, and the challenges of navigating today’s political and cultural landscape. We cover everything from free speech and censorship to Israel, social media, and the shifting dynamics of public trust. It’s an insightful…

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The Secularization of the Jewish People in the Modern Era Part I 49:53

6M ago49:53

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At the dawn of the 18th century, the overwhelming majority of the Jewish People were religiously observant in the traditional sense. By mid-20th century, the overwhelming majority of the Jewish People practiced a decidedly secular lifestyle. How and why did this secularization take place? This new series launched on Jewish History Soundbites will e…

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010: Psalms and Superheroes: A Conversation with Brian Michael Bendis and Rabbi Michael Shefrin 1:03:20

6M ago1:03:20

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🎙️ New Episode Alert! Dive into the fascinating world of creativity and spirituality with Shep Rosenman, Brian Michael Bendis (Peabody Award winning creator of iconic characters like Miles Morales and Jessica Jones), and Rabbi Michael “Stick” Shefrin. Together, they explore how faith fuels artistic expression, the influence of Jewish culture on cre…

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