The Avrum Rosensweig Show

How to Rise Above Abuse, Homelessness and Violence: Colin White

Meet Colin White, a man whose life story is a testament to resilience and transformation. Abused as a child, and without enough familial love, he found himself adrift in a world that seemed determined to break him. Battling demons both internal and external, he spiraled into incarceration, homelessness and violence, a victim of circumstance and his own inner turmoil. But in the depths of despair, Colin discovered a spark of determination to reclaim his life. Through willpower and the support of those who refused to give up on him, Colin embarked on a journey of redemption. With each step forward, he confronted his past, healed old wounds, and forged a new path toward a brighter future. Today, Colin's story serves as an inspiration to others, a testament to the power of the human spirit to rise above adversity and find redemption in the face of darkness.

Fern Levitt: Courageous Documentarian Talks about Rescuing Abused Sled Dogs & More

Meet Fern Levitt, the fearless activist documentarian who fearlessly exposes the truths hidden beneath society's veneer. Armed with her camera and unwavering determination, Fern ventures into the heart of social injustice, shedding light on the untold stories of marginalized individuals and animals in peril. From the gas chambers of Auschwitz to the ugly and heartless kennels housing sled dogs, to Little Rock in the 50's during the integration of nine Afro-American children into a white school, Fern captures raw, unfiltered narratives, challenging viewers to confront uncomfortable realities. Despite facing threats and adversity, Fern's unwavering commitment to justice drives her forward, igniting change one frame at a time. Join us as we delve into the inspiring journey of this brave storyteller on the frontline of change.

Passover Blessings: Wishing Joy to All From Avrum Rosensweig

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.  

Capturing Glamour: Behind the Lens with Hollywood's Elite & English Royalty's Photographer

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

Northern Notes: Canadian Jewish Musicians and Performers Unveiled with David Eisenstadt

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.

Pitfall Parables: Exploring the Talmudic Tale of the Fallen Cow

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.

What is a Yiddishe Kop - a Jewish Mind?

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.

Judaism's Most Unwrapped gift - The Talmud

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.

Lion of Zion: A Warrior's Journey to Defend Himself, the Jewish people and Israel

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.

On October 7th how did the prayer 'Shema' save Jewish lives?

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.