The Avrum Rosensweig Show

A Magnificent Rabbi, who is in a constate state of Awe of God's World. Part 2

This is number two in a series with Rabbi Shlomo Gemara, a Talmud scholar and an Agnon specialist. He is a brilliant storyteller with a passion for the Jewish people, the Torah and God. And he is in a constant state of awe. What a wonderful man to listen to.  There are very few spiritual leaders, this inspiring. Every minute is packed with wisdom.

Harvey Brownstone...Spotlight Stories: Behind the Mic with Hollywood's Interview Maestro

Harvey Brownstone, former judge, author and now the host of his own talk show with the stars, speaks with Avrum Rosensweig about his growing up years, coming out as a 'faygela' (sort of Yiddish for 'gay'), the Jews in the world today, and interviews he has done with the greats like Robert Wagner. A fascinating schooze. Well worth listening to.

Susie Stearn Eklove Goes on Mission to Southern Israel as Witness to October 7th

Susie, masterfully and as a great storyteller, informs the viewer about a solidarity mission for women, she took to southern Israel late February. There she met with evacuees from kibbutzim and other such places; heard from parents whose children were murdered by terrorist on October 7th, picked grapefruits for farmers whose foreign workers had gone home, and visited the site of the music fest where young Israelis were slaughtered. Susie is highly inspirational and hopeful. The Avrum Rosensweig Show: The podcast with fascinating people who have inspiring stories to share.

Avrum Rosensweig Reporter in Israel, Devora Mason on the Aftermath of October 7th

Devora Mason, The Avrum Rosensweig Show Israel reporter reports on her recent trips to Israel south and north. Her report includes pictures from both ends of Israel and reflect the tragedy of October 7th and the recent war. Similarly, she leaves the viewer with hope knowing that Israelis are already planning for the future in those areas, full with startups and better and stronger structures and communities.

Yehuda Lang, a Jewish Artist Extraordinaire

Yehuda Lang is a Toronto-born artist. He was encouraged as a four year-old, that he was an artist, which stayed with him throughout his life. Yehuda has painted religious art, including Shabbat candles; moments in Israel, as an example, soldiers and secular art such as portraits of Bob Dylan, Bob Marley and Miles Davis. You will hear many secrets that artist often harbor such as some of the greatest art was developed through mistakes, which mostly cannot be repeated.

Rabbi Shlomo Gemara, an Agnon specialist, Torah Scholar, and Superlative Teacher

The Avrum Rosensweig Show 16 with Israeli-born, Rabbi Shlomo Gemara, a Talmud scholar and teacher; a student of Agnon; an erudite, refreshing Jewish leader and educator speaking about: October 7th, the courage of our soldiers; his family, the beauty of the Talmud and the complexity and special nature of Shai Agnon - world renown Israeli author. The Avrum Rosensweig Show: the podcast with fascinating people with inspiring stories. Am yisrael chai.

The Philosophy behind anti-Semitism, A Roundtable

My special guests include Rabbi Daniel Korobkin, a learned Orthodox Rabbi; Dr. Menachem Freuer, a professor of literature and philosophy and Dr. Michael Chiguel, similarly a professor of philosophy. The show asks the following questions: a) What is the reason for anti-Semitism? b) What sort of war is the war on Gaza - permissible or an obligation; c) How far should Israel go with rescuing the hostages.

Magical Hockey In Israel & An On-Ice Triumph in Bulgaria

THE AVRUM ROSENSWEIG SHOW: In this interview I schmooze with Levav Weinstein, the former president of the Hockey Israel Federation. Levav, an apple farmer in northern Israel, "meters from Lebanon" talks about his upbringing in Metulla as hockey began to flourish there. We hear about summer hockey clinics managed at the Canada Centre, by former NHL coach, Roger Nielson (RIP), former Leaf, Darryl Sittler and others. We are also privy to the most recent IIHF tournament in Bulgaria, how Israel was banned from it, then reinstated, then was victorious. This is a refreshing interview (even though Levav doesn't like the Leafs). :) The Avrum Rosensweig Show: The podcast with fascinating people and their inspirational stories.

The Kuzari: A Magical Dialogue between a King and A Sage about Judaism

On THE AVRUM ROSENSWEIG SHOW, Rabbi Daniel Korobkin, the senior rabbi at Beth Avraham Yosef Synagogue in Toronto, discusses his translation of the very magical twelfth century sefer (hebrew: book), the Kuzari written by poet, Rabbi Yehuda HaLevi. The Kuzari is in the form of a most compelling story, a dialogue between a king and a sage who discuss Judaism and faith vs. Greek philosophy. In this interview, Rabbi Korobkin also discusses October 7th, and the aftermath of Israel's war on Gaza and the diaspora's response to it. The Avrum Rosensweig Show: a podcast with fascinating people and their inspirational stories.

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The Avrum Rosensweig Show with Renowned Author, Hillel Halkin

Watch this interview with Hillel Halkin. Hillel has translated over thirty books, written novels and most recently released a book called: A Complicated Jew: Selected Essays. In our interview he tells amazing stories about spending time with Amos Oz, who he translated a book for. You'll hear insight scoops on Hillel's ballsy move to write on behalf of Shalom Aleichem, out of necessity.   There is much to take away from in my schmooze with Hillel Halkin, especially the pure old-time view of Zionism and the State of Israel.