The Avrum Rosensweig Show

ELLIOTT KATZ: AUTHOR: 'HOW TO GET YOUR MAN TO WEAR THE PANTS...SO YOU DON'T HAVE TO' (Audio)

Elliott Katz is an author and relationship expert best known for his book Being the Strong Man a Woman Wants: Timeless Wisdom for Men on How to Improve Your Relationship, and How to Get Your Man to Wear the Pants, So You Don’t Have To. In this book, Katz offers practical advice to men on how to become more confident, assertive, and effective leaders in their relationships, while still being loving and respectful. His approach encourages men to embrace their natural roles in relationships without being domineering or controlling. Katz's philosophy emphasizes the importance of balance, respect, and understanding in maintaining healthy, fulfilling partnerships. Through his writing and insights, he has become a popular voice in the realm of relationship coaching, providing valuable guidance for men seeking to strengthen their connections with women.

PIZZAIDF: MAKING & DELIVERING PIZZA INTO GAZA AND LEBANON COURTESY SOLDIER, ELISHA KUCHAR (Audio)

PIZZAIDF is a unique non-profit organization based in Israel, dedicated to making and delivering pizzas to IDF soldiers in Gaza and Lebanon since October 7th. Founded in 2002 by Menachem Kuchar during the Second Intifada, the initiative was born out of a desire to give some nutritional peace and sustance to soldiers, through the universal language of food. The organization's mission focuses on providing pizzas made through local businesses. In 2010, the leadership of PIZZAIDF was passed to Menachem’s son, Elisha Kuchar, who continued to expand the reach of the organization. This interview was conducted in northern Israel, while Elisha is serving in the army. Under Elisha's guidance, PIZZAIDF has remained committed to its core values of helping small business owners and filling the stomachs of Israeli's fighters. Prior to the Jewish holiday of Chanukah, PIZZAIDF also delivers donuts, a popular dessert at this time, to army bases, and behind enemy lines. For more information and to donate go to: www.pizzaidf.org .

PIZZAIDF: MAKING & DELIVERING PIZZA INTO GAZA AND LEBANON COURTESY SOLDIER, ELISHA KUCHAR (Audio/Visual)

PIZZAIDF is a unique non-profit organization based in Israel, dedicated to making and delivering pizzas to IDF soldiers in Gaza and Lebanon since October 7th. Founded in 2002 by Menachem Kuchar during the Second Intifada, the initiative was born out of a desire to give some nutritional peace and substances to soldiers, through the universal language of food. The organization's mission focuses on providing pizzas made through local businesses. In 2010, the leadership of PIZZAIDF was passed to Menachem’s son, Elisha Kuchar, who continued to expand the reach of the organization. This interview was conducted in northern Israel, while Elisha is serving in the army. Under Elisha's guidance, PIZZAIDF has remained committed to its core values of helping small business owners and filling the stomachs of Israeli's fighters. Prior to the Jewish holiday of Chanukah, PIZZAIDF also delivers donuts, a popular dessert at this time, to army bases, and behind enemy lines. For more information and to donate go to: www.pizzaidf.org .

PARSHA & PROSE WITH RABBI SHLOMO GEMARA & AVRUM ROSENSWEIG: TOLEDOTH & 'EAST OF EDEN' (Audio)

The Torah portion of Toledoth (Genesis 25:19–28:9) chronicles the generations of Isaac, focusing on the birth and lives of his sons, Esau and Jacob, and their complex relationship. It explores themes of sibling rivalry, birthright, deception, and divine election, with Jacob receiving the blessing meant for Esau, despite being the younger son. Similarly, John Steinbeck’s East of Eden mirrors these themes in a modern context, drawing clear parallels between the biblical story and the lives of two sets of brothers: Charles and Adam Trask, and later, Adam's sons, Aron and Cal. Both narratives explore the dynamics of favoritism, jealousy, and the struggle for identity, inheritance, and approval. In Toledoth, God’s will overcomes human scheming, as Jacob becomes the chosen one despite his deceptive methods, just as in East of Eden, the characters wrestle with inherited sin and the quest for redemption. Both stories highlight the tension between personal agency and divine destiny, examining how individuals navigate the moral complexities of their circumstances.

PARSHA & PROSE WITH RABBI SHLOMO GEMARA & AVRUM ROSENSWEIG: TOLEDOTH & 'EAST OF EDEN' (Audio/Visual)

The Torah portion of Toledoth (Genesis 25:19–28:9) chronicles the generations of Isaac, focusing on the birth and lives of his sons, Esau and Jacob, and their complex relationship. It explores themes of sibling rivalry, birthright, deception, and divine election, with Jacob receiving the blessing meant for Esau, despite being the younger son. Similarly, John Steinbeck’s East of Eden mirrors these themes in a modern context, drawing clear parallels between the biblical story and the lives of two sets of brothers: Charles and Adam Trask, and later, Adam's sons, Aron and Cal. Both narratives explore the dynamics of favoritism, jealousy, and the struggle for identity, inheritance, and approval. In Toledoth, God’s will overcomes human scheming, as Jacob becomes the chosen one despite his deceptive methods, just as in East of Eden, the characters wrestle with inherited sin and the quest for redemption. Both stories highlight the tension between personal agency and divine destiny, examining how individuals navigate the moral complexities of their circumstances.

Tom Lisanti, Award Winning Author:Carol Lynley, Ryan's Hope, Drive-In Movies (Audio/Visual)

Tom Lisanti (New York, NY) is an award-winning author of 11 books about film and television. His books include Carol Lynley: Her Film & TV Career in Thrillers, Fantasy & Suspense (BearManor Media, 2020); Talking Sixties Drive-In Movies (BearManor Media, 2017), and Hollywood Surf and Beach Movies: The First Wave, 1959-1969 (McFarland and Company, 2005). In 2010, he co-wrote, with Gail Gerber, her memoir Trippin' with Terry Southern: What I Think I Remember (McFarland and Company), which won the Independent Publishers Book Awards 2010 Silver Medal for Best Memoir/ Autobiography. He appeared on Turner Classic Movies co-hosting with Ben Mankiewicz a week of 1960s spring break/beach movies and he is featured in the documentary The Green Girl about actress Susan Oliver and an upcoming documentary about novelist/screenwriter Terry Southern. His bylines have appeared in Cinema of the ‘70s, Films of the Golden Age, Scary Monsters, and Cinema Retro magazines.

Tom Lisanti, Award Winning Author:Ryan's Hope, Drive-In Movies, Hollywood Beach Movies (Audio)

Tom Lisanti (New York, NY) is an award-winning author of 11 books about film and television. His books include Carol Lynley: Her Film & TV Career in Thrillers, Fantasy & Suspense (BearManor Media, 2020); Talking Sixties Drive-In Movies (BearManor Media, 2017), and Hollywood Surf and Beach Movies: The First Wave, 1959-1969 (McFarland and Company, 2005). In 2010, he co-wrote, with Gail Gerber, her memoir Trippin' with Terry Southern: What I Think I Remember (McFarland and Company), which won the Independent Publishers Book Awards 2010 Silver Medal for Best Memoir/ Autobiography. He appeared on Turner Classic Movies co-hosting with Ben Mankiewicz a week of 1960s spring break/beach movies and he is featured in the documentary The Green Girl about actress Susan Oliver and an upcoming documentary about novelist/screenwriter Terry Southern. His bylines have appeared in Cinema of the ‘70s, Films of the Golden Age, Scary Monsters, and Cinema Retro magazines.

Fox Butterfield: Pulitzer Prize Winner, New York Times; Opened NY Times Bureau, China (Audio/Visual)

Fox Butterfield is a renowned journalist whose distinguished career includes winning a Pulitzer Prize for his reporting. He earned the prestigious award as a team member, uncovering the Pentagon Papers. His experiences as a correspondent in Vietnam during the war further solidified his reputation, as he reported firsthand on the complexities of the conflict. Butterfield's journalistic journey saw him open The New York Times' bureau in China, where he played a pivotal role in covering the rapidly changing political landscape of the country. His remarkable career exemplifies a commitment to telling powerful stories from some of the most significant historical events of the 20th century. Fox is a humble person, with incredible accomplishments and highly inspirational.

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Fox Butterfield: Pulitzer Prize Winner, New York Times; Opened NY Times Bureau, China (Audio)

Fox Butterfield is a renowned journalist whose distinguished career includes winning a Pulitzer Prize for his reporting. He earned the prestigious award as a team member, uncovering the Pentagon Papers. His experiences as a correspondent in Vietnam during the war further solidified his reputation, as he reported firsthand on the complexities of the conflict. Butterfield's journalistic journey saw him open The New York Times' bureau in China, where he played a pivotal role in covering the rapidly changing political landscape of the country. His remarkable career exemplifies a commitment to telling powerful stories from some of the most significant historical events of the 20th century. Fox is a humble person, with incredible accomplishments and highly inspirational.

PARSHA & PROSE: CHAYA SARAH & 'PRIDE & PREJUDICE' WITH RABBI GEMARA (Audio)

In both the Torah portion Chayei Sarah and the novel Pride and Prejudice, themes of family, marriage, and the role of women in society are explored. In Chayei Sarah, the narrative focuses on the final years of Sarah’s life and the subsequent efforts of Abraham to secure a suitable marriage for his son Isaac. This story highlights the importance of family legacy and the divine guidance in choosing a spouse, as evidenced by the servant’s journey to find Rebecca. Similarly, in Pride and Prejudice, marriage is central to the plot, with Elizabeth Bennet’s relationship with Mr. Darcy being shaped by social expectations, personal values, and family pressures. Both works also reflect societal norms that dictate the roles of women, where Sarah’s legacy is carried through her son, and Elizabeth navigates societal expectations to make her own choices about love and marriage. In each story, the marriages that unfold are not just personal unions but are deeply connected to the wider social and familial structures of their time.