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The Avrum Rosensweig Show is a unique and intimate schmooze-fest with celebrity host, Avrum Rosensweig, who draws out secrets, dreams and inner most thoughts of plumbers, food servers, crossing guards, stars, celebrities and more. Nowadays, since the October 7th terrorist attack on southern Israel, Avrum is concentrating on Israel, and individuals who have a story to tell of courage and bravery about the days of the war.
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Tonight (April 22, 2024) begins the holiday of Passover. Jews everywhere celebrate the exodus from Egypt 3500 years ago. In essence, we are embracing freedom over slavery, and showing our appreciation to God and all humankind who ensure a better world. Have a beautiful holiday. To everyone, continue to find your inner gift and use it to enhance the world we all share.
Sunday Apr 21, 2024
Sunday Apr 21, 2024
Imagine looking through the lens of camera at Sophia Loren, or Cher or Katherine Hepburn. Tom Sandler has done exactly that. Tom is my guest on this show. He is indeed considered to be the royal family's photographer while they are in Canada. And he has photographed dozens of stars including: Tony Bennett, Charlize Theron, Queneth Paltrow, Steve Martin, Reese Witherspoon, Nelson Mandella, and Arianna Huffington. On top of tht, his late mom was Ruth Lowe, the composer of "I'll Never Smile Again" and "Put Your Dreams Away", two of Frank Sinatra's hits. Have a listen. Tom is fascinating and inspiring
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
Under The Radar: About Canadian Jewish Performers and Musicians by David Eisenstadt
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
David Eisenstadt is a PR/Communications expert. He also has music in his blood. For this reason, he decided at 76 years-old to start writing a book, which he called: Under the Radar: 30 Notable Canadian Jewish Musicians. Once that was done, he set about writing his second book called: Musicians Under the Radar: 36 Notable Canadian Jewish Performers. Some of the musicians/performers David has written about include: Percy Faith, Ofra Harnoy, Corey Hart, Rick Moranis, Steven Page and William Shatner. The book has endless number of interesting tidbits. Give it a read. Well worth it.
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
So my Ox Gored Your Ox? Does That Mean I should Learn Talmud?
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
It is said, that a Jewish town or village that does not teach Talmud, will eventually fade away. That thought is predicated in the idea that the Talmud, or the Gemara, is the cornerstone of our identity. In this podcast, two scholars, Rabbis Gemara and Koropkin, come together to create a chavruta - intellectual soulmates, to talk about the importance of the Talmud within Judaism and our history. They do this through discussion and also the learning of a particular issue in the Talmud -'what is this person benefits from something and the owner of it incurs no loss? Enjoy the show. It's fascinating.
Monday Apr 08, 2024
What is a Yiddishe Kop - a Jewish Mind?
Monday Apr 08, 2024
Monday Apr 08, 2024
The South Koreans are learning Talmud. Bizarre! Why are they? It seems they have discovered the central Jewish intellectual tool, that has ensured the survival of the Jewish people - the Talmud otherwise known as the Gemara. Here, Rabbi Korobkin, a Talmud scholar, of Toronto, explains how the Talmud has been instrumental in developing the mind of the Jew, and therefore ensuring our survival where many other nations have fallen by the wayside.
Sunday Apr 07, 2024
Judaism's Most Unwrapped gift - The Talmud
Sunday Apr 07, 2024
Sunday Apr 07, 2024
It is said, that a Jewish town or village that does not teach Talmud, will eventually fade away. That thought is predicated in the idea that the Talmud, or the Gemara, is the cornerstone of our identity. In this podcast, two scholars come together to create a chavruta - intellectual soulmates, to talk about the importance of the Talmud within Judaism and our history. They do this through discussion and also the learning of a particular issue in the Talmud -'what is this person benefits from something and the owner of it incurs no loss? Enjoy the show. It's fascinating.
Sunday Apr 07, 2024
Sunday Apr 07, 2024
In this shorty, I explain to Nir how I realized at a young age, I was a scaredy-cat and how I ran from conflict. My guest, Nir Maman, a 47 year old soldier in the Israel Defense Force, sets about telling me the story of his childhood fears of others and the situation and the policeman who helped him see, he'd rather be on the side of fighting his fear, protecting others and helping others battle that often debilitating emotion of fear especially from bullying. A truly magnificent story.
Sunday Apr 07, 2024
On October 7th how did the prayer 'Shema' save Jewish lives?
Sunday Apr 07, 2024
Sunday Apr 07, 2024
How did Israelis know when the IDF actually showed up on October 7th? When a voice rang out to them, while they hid in their bomb shelter, what made them belief it was another Jew, an IDF soldier who had come to save them? Hear how creatively Israelis used the most important prayer in Jewish liturgy to send a sign of authenticity to one another.
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
1.43 minute. Despite returning home from the battlefield in Gaza, Nir Maman's dreams are about the echoes of combat, where he continues to fight in his sleep. In the dead of night, he relives the intensity of war, grappling with unseen enemies and navigating through the chaos of battlefields. Memories of comrades lost and the adrenaline rush of combat persist, refusing to fade with the passage of time. Even in the safety of his own bed, the IDF soldier finds himself entrenched in a relentless struggle, a poignant reminder of the lasting impact of war on the human psyche.
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
A Magnificent Warrior, Nir Maman, answers questions about war we all wonder about.
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
This interview with an IDF soldier, Nir Maman, is by far the most revealing insight into the heart, mind and actions of a Jewish warrior fighting in Gaza. In the heart of the storm, amid cries and chaos, clarity finds its voice. Fear is a shadow, trailing alongside resolve in a dance of survival. Every step is measured, every breath a testament to resilience. In the crucible of conflict, bonds are forged, and the true mettle of the soul is revealed.