The Avrum Rosensweig Show

AN INTERVIEW WITH RASHI ROSENZWEIG: A SCHMOOZE WITH A CITIZEN OF ISRAEL (Audio)

If you would like to understand Israeli Jews, to get to know someone who made aliyah from Queens, New York (move to Israel) close to thirty years ago, then have a listen to this schmooze with Rashi Rosenzweig. He lives in Raanana, Israel, is married with four boys, and just yesterday found himself, like all other Israelis in the region, running down to a bomb shelter once again, as a ballistic missile made its way from Yemen. In this interview, we learn about the genesis of his first name (Rashi was a famous rabbi found in the Talmud and the Torah), the spelling of his last name (which is different than mine), his passion for acting and knowledge of the city he made aliyah to. Rashi is your classic Israel citizen who share a small country and is deeply in love with the Jewish people. This is an hour and half spent with a man who decided to make Israel his home, and despite the wars and Intifadas never once thought about leaving it. Am Yisrael Chai.

AN INTERVIEW WITH RASHI ROSENZWEIG: A SCHMOOZE WITH A CITIZEN OF ISRAEL (Audio/Visual)

If you would like to understand Israeli Jews, to get to know someone who made aliyah from Queens, New York (move to Israel) close to thirty years ago, then have a listen to this schmooze with Rashi Rosenzweig. He lives in Raanana, Israel, is married with four boys, and just yesterday found himself, like all other Israelis in the region, running down to a bomb shelter once again, as a ballistic missile made its way from Yemen. In this interview, we learn about the genesis of his first name (Rashi was a famous rabbi found in the Talmud and the Torah), the spelling of his last name (which is different than mine), his passion for acting and knowledge of the city he made aliyah to. Rashi is your classic Israel citizen who share a small country and is deeply in love with the Jewish people. This is an hour and half spent with a man who decided to make Israel his home, and despite the wars and Intifadas never once thought about leaving it. Am Yisrael Chai.

PARSHA & PROSE: VAYAKHEL & 'MY NAME IS ASHER LEV' (Audio)

The Torah portion Vayakhel focuses on the communal effort to build the Tabernacle, emphasizing the importance of individual contributions to a collective, sacred goal. Viewed through the lens of My Name is Asher Lev, this theme resonates with the protagonist’s struggle to reconcile his personal artistic vision with the expectations of his religious community. Just as the Israelites are called to contribute their unique skills to create a space for God’s presence, Asher’s art becomes his personal, albeit contentious, means of seeking divine understanding. However, like the voluntary sacrifices made in Vayakhel, Asher's commitment to his art comes at a personal cost—alienating him from his family and community. Both Vayakhel and Asher’s journey reflect the tension between individual expression and communal belonging, and the painful sacrifices that come with pursuing one’s calling in the face of collective expectations.

PARSHA & PROSE: VAYAKHEL & 'MY NAME IS ASHER LEV' ‪(Audio/Visual)

The Torah portion Vayakhel focuses on the communal effort to build the Tabernacle, emphasizing the importance of individual contributions to a collective, sacred goal. Viewed through the lens of My Name is Asher Lev, this theme resonates with the protagonist’s struggle to reconcile his personal artistic vision with the expectations of his religious community. Just as the Israelites are called to contribute their unique skills to create a space for God’s presence, Asher’s art becomes his personal, albeit contentious, means of seeking divine understanding. However, like the voluntary sacrifices made in Vayakhel, Asher's commitment to his art comes at a personal cost—alienating him from his family and community. Both Vayakhel and Asher’s journey reflect the tension between individual expression and communal belonging, and the painful sacrifices that come with pursuing one’s calling in the face of collective expectations.

WENDY HOROWITZ: AUTHOR 'MILKWEED AND HONEY CAKE" - A MEMOIR IN RITUAL MOMENTS (Audio)

In Milkweed and Honey Cake: A Memoir in Ritual Moments, Wendy A. Horwitz shares stories about celebration, loss, change, and the best way to open a pomegranate, holidays delight and disappointment. In the book, Wendy talks about a couple marrying in the pandemic finds a surprise after a rainstorm, and a topsy-turvy search for a gravestone honors her ancestors. When a graduation is cancelled, Horwitz serves pomp and circumstance on the front porch, and through the shifting seasons of a life, amid the scramble of pet guinea pigs and birthday parties, her children add wonder and comedy to tradition. With observations from nature, religion, and literature, Horwitz explores how ritual can exalt ordinary moments and frame the extraordinary. A blue heron, an old cupboard's scent, and the lingering feel of an engagement ring long gone prompt reflections laced with yearning and humor. Guiding us along a wooded path, to the kitchen table, in a messy garden, and under a tent reverberating with song, she traces the boundaries of ritual, considering what we do when ritual falls short, and how we might adapt each other's practices. And when the wider world seems broken, new rituals provide hope. 💠 Lyrical and funny, thought-provoking and deeply moving, Milkweed and Honey Cake is at once a meditation on our desire for meaning and the story of a woman's lifelong efforts to create it. Wendy’s essays have published in the Philadelphia Inquirer, Afterimage, Neurology, Jewiwh Literary Journal, Intrepid Times and McCalatch- Tribute News Service. She was originally trained as a pediatric psychologist, she lives in Philadelphia, where she teaches writing and health humanities.

WENDY HOROWITZ: AUTHOR 'MILKWEED AND HONEY CAKE" - A MEMOIR IN RITUAL MOMENTS (Audio/Video)

In Milkweed and Honey Cake: A Memoir in Ritual Moments, Wendy A. Horwitz shares stories about celebration, loss, change, and the best way to open a pomegranate, holidays delight and disappointment. In the book, Wendy talks about a couple marrying in the pandemic finds a surprise after a rainstorm, and a topsy-turvy search for a gravestone honors her ancestors. When a graduation is cancelled, Horwitz serves pomp and circumstance on the front porch, and through the shifting seasons of a life, amid the scramble of pet guinea pigs and birthday parties, her children add wonder and comedy to tradition. With observations from nature, religion, and literature, Horwitz explores how ritual can exalt ordinary moments and frame the extraordinary. A blue heron, an old cupboard's scent, and the lingering feel of an engagement ring long gone prompt reflections laced with yearning and humor. Guiding us along a wooded path, to the kitchen table, in a messy garden, and under a tent reverberating with song, she traces the boundaries of ritual, considering what we do when ritual falls short, and how we might adapt each other's practices. And when the wider world seems broken, new rituals provide hope. 💠 Lyrical and funny, thought-provoking and deeply moving, Milkweed and Honey Cake is at once a meditation on our desire for meaning and the story of a woman's lifelong efforts to create it. Wendy’s essays have published in the Philadelphia Inquirer, Afterimage, Neurology, Jewiwh Literary Journal, Intrepid Times and McCalatch- Tribute News Service. She was originally trained as a pediatric psychologist, she lives in Philadelphia, where she teaches writing and health humanities.

PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP: RABBI DANIEL KOROBKIN TALKS ABOUT THE TORAH & SUPPORT OF HIS ADMINISTRATION (Audio)

Rabbi Daniel Korobkin, the senior Rabbi at The Beth Avraham Yosef Congregation of Toronto, one of the world's largest Orthodox synagogues, answers questions about his perspectives on the Torah, and support for President Donald Trump. Rabbi Korobkin states that the most important thing with Trump, or all leadership is, results. He added that the three reason many people in the religious community support Donald Trump is because: a) he is fighting a woke culture; b) his work toward strengthening the economy and mostly c) his support of Israel and the Jewish people. The Rabbi does not feel Trump is a 'bad' man and believes he is a man of peace and wants the best for America, Israel and the world. The Rabbi also stated, we have to be vigilante of Trump, just as we would be any politicians.

PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP: RABBI DANIEL KOROBKIN TALKS ABOUT THE TORAH & SUPPORT OF HIS ADMINISTRATION (Audio/Visual)

Rabbi Daniel Korobkin, the senior Rabbi at The Beth Avraham Yosef Congregation of Toronto, one of the world's largest Orthodox synagogues, answers questions about his perspectives on the Torah, and support for President Donald Trump. Rabbi Korobkin states that the most important thing with Trump, or all leadership is, results. He added that the three reason many people in the religious community support Donald Trump is because: a) he is fighting a woke culture; b) his work toward strengthening the economy and mostly c) his support of Israel and the Jewish people. The Rabbi does not feel Trump is a 'bad' man and believes he is a man of peace and wants the best for America, Israel and the world. The Rabbi also stated, we have to be vigilante of Trump, just as we would be any politicians.

Hollywood's Finest Schmooze about Films & Family: Julian Schlossberg, Steve Stoliar, Paul Saltzman (Audio)

Welcome to today's episode of 'The Avrum Rosensweig Show', where we sit down with three of Hollywood's finest: Julian Schlossberg, Steve Stoliar, and Paul Saltzman. These legendary figures have shaped the film industry, and in this intimate conversation, they share not just stories of their careers, but the deeper connections they have with movies, family, and life itself. From unforgettable moments behind the camera to heartwarming family anecdotes, Julian, Steve, and Paul offer a rare glimpse into the true magic of Hollywood — the people, the passion, and the legacies they’ve built over decades. Tune in for a fascinating journey through the world of cinema, as they discuss their experiences and what it means to live a life filled with film, family, and unforgettable memories.

Hollywood's Finest Schmooze about Films & Family: Julian Schlossberg, Steve Stoliar, Paul Saltzman (Audio/Visual)

Welcome to today's episode of 'The Avrum Rosensweig Show', where we sit down with three of Hollywood's finest: Julian Schlossberg, Steve Stoliar, and Paul Saltzman. These legendary figures have shaped the film industry, and in this intimate conversation, they share not just stories of their careers, but the deeper connections they have with movies, family, and life itself. From unforgettable moments behind the camera to heartwarming family anecdotes, Julian, Steve, and Paul offer a rare glimpse into the true magic of Hollywood — the people, the passion, and the legacies they’ve built over decades. Tune in for a fascinating journey through the world of cinema, as they discuss their experiences and what it means to live a life filled with film, family, and unforgettable memories.