The Avrum Rosensweig Show

RONALD LIEBER: JAPANESE, JEWISH, AMERICAN AWARD-WINNING POET & THERAPIST (AUDIO)

Welcome to today’s episode, where we’re joined by Ronald Lieber, an award-winning poet whose debut collection, 'The Long Journey Out', weaves a lifetime of experiences into evocative verses. Born in Japan to a Japanese mother and a Jewish-American military father, Ronald’s early life spanned fourteen homes by age fourteen, shaping his unique perspective. A former Peace Corps volunteer in Costa Rica, a retired English professor from SUNY Nassau, and a licensed psychoanalyst in New York City, Ronald recently completed plant medicine guide training in Philadelphia. His poetry, praised by Kirkus Review for its penetrating exploration of wonder and emotion, draws from seven decades of reflection.

RONALD LIEBER: JAPANESE, JEWISH, AMERICAN POET & THERAPIST (AUDIO/VISUAL)

Welcome to today’s episode, where we’re joined by Ronald Lieber, an award-winning poet whose debut collection, 'The Long Journey Out', weaves a lifetime of experiences into evocative verses. Born in Japan to a Japanese mother and a Jewish-American military father, Ronald’s early life spanned fourteen homes by age fourteen, shaping his unique perspective. A former Peace Corps volunteer in Costa Rica, a retired English professor from SUNY Nassau, and a licensed psychoanalyst in New York City, Ronald recently completed plant medicine guide training in Philadelphia. His poetry, praised by Kirkus Review for its penetrating exploration of wonder and emotion, draws from seven decades of reflection.

PARSHA & PROSE: TORAH PORTIONS ACHAREI MOTE/KEDOSHIM THROUGH THE LENS OF 'THE CATCHER IN THE RYE' (Audio)

Welcome to Parsha and Prose, where Rabbi Shlomo Gemara and I weave the Torah’s timeless wisdom with the insights of great literature. This week, we’re diving into the double Torah portion Acharei Mot-Kedoshim (Leviticus 16:1–20:27), which grapples with the aftermath of Nadav and Avihu’s deaths, the Yom Kippur atonement rituals, and a call to holiness through ethical and ritual laws. Through the lens of J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye, we explore how Holden Caulfield’s restless quest for authenticity and his struggle with a “phony” world mirrors the Torah’s demand for genuine connection to God and others. Just as Acharei Mot seeks purification after loss and Kedoshim urges us to “love your neighbor as yourself” (Leviticus 19:18), Holden’s yearning to protect innocence and find truth reflects a search for meaning in a fractured society. Join us as we uncover how these texts challenge us to confront our flaws, embrace sincerity, and build a life of purpose amidst chaos.

PARSHA & PROSE: TORAH PORTIONS ACHAREI MOTE/KEDOSHIM THROUGH THE LENS OF 'THE CATCHER IN THE RYE' (Audio/Visual)

Welcome to Parsha and Prose, where Rabbi Shlomo Gemara and I weave the Torah’s timeless wisdom with the insights of great literature. This week, we’re diving into the double Torah portion Acharei Mot-Kedoshim (Leviticus 16:1–20:27), which grapples with the aftermath of Nadav and Avihu’s deaths, the Yom Kippur atonement rituals, and a call to holiness through ethical and ritual laws. Through the lens of J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye, we explore how Holden Caulfield’s restless quest for authenticity and his struggle with a “phony” world mirrors the Torah’s demand for genuine connection to God and others. Just as Acharei Mot seeks purification after loss and Kedoshim urges us to “love your neighbor as yourself” (Leviticus 19:18), Holden’s yearning to protect innocence and find truth reflects a search for meaning in a fractured society. Join us as we uncover how these texts challenge us to confront our flaws, embrace sincerity, and build a life of purpose amidst chaos.

TORAH, SONG & STORIES: ETHAN DAVIDSON'S DETROIT SOUL! (Audio)

In this episode , we dive into the stories and insights of a fascinating individual helping to shape the world around us! I am thrilled to interview Ethan Daniel Davidson, an author, a Detroit-based folk singer-songwriter, philanthropist, and multifaceted creative with a truly unique journey. With eleven albums to his name and a career that’s taken him across North America and Europe, Ethan’s music reflects his deep storytelling roots and life experiences. We'll discuss Ethan's most recent book: “And They Arose Early To Do Sexual Violence: My Personal Mirror of Torah” - a book dealing with sexual violence in classic Jewish texts. Beyond the stage, Ethank is a key figure in Detroit’s philanthropic community, helping lead the William Davidson Foundation, established by his late father, Bill Davidson, former owner of the Detroit Pistons and Tampa Bay Lightning. From his early days resisting the family business to embracing his role in preserving its legacy, Ethan’s story is one of balance, courage, and purpose. Join us as we explore his insights on music, legacy, and making a difference

✅ TORAH, SONG & STORIES: ETHAN DAVIDSON'S DETROIT SOUL! (Audio/Visual)

💠 In this episode , we dive into the stories and insights of a fascinating individual helping to shape the world around us! I am thrilled to interview Ethan Daniel Davidson, an author, a Detroit-based folk singer-songwriter, philanthropist, and multifaceted creative with a truly unique journey. With eleven albums to his name and a career that’s taken him across North America and Europe, Ethan’s music reflects his deep storytelling roots and life experiences. We'll discuss Ethan's most recent book: “And They Arose Early To Do Sexual Violence: My Personal Mirror of Torah” - a book dealing with sexual violence in classic Jewish texts. Beyond the stage, Ethank is a key figure in Detroit’s philanthropic community, helping lead the William Davidson Foundation, established by his late father, Bill Davidson, former owner of the Detroit Pistons and Tampa Bay Lightning. From his early days resisting the family business to embracing his role in preserving its legacy, Ethan’s story is one of balance, courage, and purpose. Join us as we explore his insights on music, legacy, and making a difference

MICHAEL COREN'S PATH TO PRIESTHOOD: A STORY OF FAITH & CHANGE (AUDIO)

Welcome to this episode of The Avrum Rosensweig Show, where I dive into the intersections of faith, culture, and politics with thought-provoking voices. My guest is the very prolific, Michael Coren—an acclaimed journalist, author and priest whose incisive writing and bold perspectives have sparked conversations across the globe. From his books like The Rebel Christ and Hatred: Islam’s War on Christianity to his columns tackling social justice, religious freedom, and more, Michael brings a unique blend of conviction, wit, and clarity to the table. He is a husband, a father of four, and a grandfather, and in this episode we’ll explore his roots, relationships, his commitment to kindness and what it means to engage with faith and reason in the modern age. Michael is very inspiring and offers us many special moments to grow through.

MICHAEL COREN'S PATH TO PRIESTHOOD: A STORY OF FAITH & CHANGE (AUDIO/VISUAL)

Welcome to this episode of The Avrum Rosensweig Show, where I dive into the intersections of faith, culture, and politics with thought-provoking voices. My guest is the very prolific, Michael Coren—an acclaimed journalist, author and priest whose incisive writing and bold perspectives have sparked conversations across the globe. From his books like The Rebel Christ and Hatred: Islam’s War on Christianity to his columns tackling social justice, religious freedom, and more, Michael brings a unique blend of conviction, wit, and clarity to the table. He is a husband, a father of four, and a grandfather, and in this episode we’ll explore his roots, relationships, his commitment to kindness and what it means to engage with faith and reason in the modern age. Michael is very inspiring and offers us many special moments to grow through.

RWANDA'S RECKONING: WHERE VICTIMS MEET THE PERPETRATORS (Audio)

💠 This unflinching podcast - 'Rwanda's Reckoning', plunges into the heart-wrenching and challenging encounters between survivors and perpetrators of the 1994 Rwandan Genocide against the Tutsis, a 100-day massacre from April 7 to July 19 that claimed up to one-million lives. These interviews, with two of the victims and two of the perpetrators, deliver raw testimonials of unimaginable loss, searing pain, and the complex journey toward forgiveness. We spotlight voices like Albert Rutinkanga, founder of a reconciliation village uniting victims and perpetrators, who lost 70 family members during the genocide, yet embraced a mission to forgive and foster critical thinking. Albert talks about cultivating empathy, critical thinking and personal responsibility in Kayonza’s young people. Through unfiltered conversations, 'Rwanda's Reckoning' reveals the courage to confront a brutal past, the agony of reliving trauma, and the fragile hope of healing in a nation forever marked by violence. More than a historical recounting, this podcast is a testament to the human spirit’s resilience and a uniquely creative approach to stopping a cycle of bloodshed. 💠 Margaret Murekatete a survivor who takes part in the village said, “Before joining, I believed that all Hutus do not deserve to live,” she says. “Now we give each other livestock gifts. When an animal gives birth, the newborn is given to a member of our initiative, without considering that he or she is Hutu or Tutsi.” 💠 PLEASE DONATE TO THIS HOLY AND WORTHWHILE INITIATIVE AT: 👉 HTTPS://PEACEDU.ORG/DONATE 💠 (Produced with gratitude to Chris Sandy for his editorial expertise in overcoming the technical challenges of this profoundly difficult project.)

RWANDA'S RECKONING: WHERE VICTIMS MEET THE PERPETRATORS (Audio/Visual)

💠 This unflinching podcast - 'Rwanda's Reckoning', plunges into the heart-wrenching and challenging encounters between survivors and perpetrators of the 1994 Rwandan Genocide against the Tutsis, a 100-day massacre from April 7 to July 19 that claimed up to one-million lives. These interviews, with two of the victims and two of the perpetrators, deliver raw testimonials of unimaginable loss, searing pain, and the complex journey toward forgiveness. We spotlight voices like Albert Rutinkanga, founder of a reconciliation village uniting victims and perpetrators, who lost 70 family members during the genocide, yet embraced a mission to forgive and foster critical thinking. Albert talks about cultivating empathy, critical thinking and personal responsibility in Kayonza’s young people. Through unfiltered conversations, 'Rwanda's Reckoning' reveals the courage to confront a brutal past, the agony of reliving trauma, and the fragile hope of healing in a nation forever marked by violence. More than a historical recounting, this podcast is a testament to the human spirit’s resilience and a uniquely creative approach to stopping a cycle of bloodshed. 💠 Margaret Murekatete a survivor who takes part in the village said, “Before joining, I believed that all Hutus do not deserve to live,” she says. “Now we give each other livestock gifts. When an animal gives birth, the newborn is given to a member of our initiative, without considering that he or she is Hutu or Tutsi.” 💠 PLEASE DONATE TO THIS HOLY AND WORTHWHILE INITIATIVE AT: 👉 HTTPS://PEACEDU.ORG/DONATE 💠 (Produced with gratitude to Chris Sandy for his editorial expertise in overcoming the technical challenges of this profoundly difficult project.)