The Jewish Story is narrative therapy for a nation, but how can it also serve each of us in our quest to be actors in our lives instead of objects? Listen in to this great Purim Torah, an exploration...
TJS S3 E25 Shifting identities in early Israel
The present is always built on the ruins of the past, the only real question is – how do we integrate this reality into our identity? This episode looks at the begins of a shift in Israeli...
Breaking Bad Style Crystal Meth Hamantaschen
I get unsolicited requests to link to content all the time, but the 4th time some guy called Shimon Sandler of Kosher.com sent me an email about their 100 Best Hamantaschen Recipes of All Time, I was...
TJS S3 E24 Levi Eshkol – a new face of leadership
Old politicians never die, they just fade away. The era of Ben Gurion ended in 1963 and it appeared that his replacement, Levi Eshkol, could not live up to his legacy. This episode introduces a new...
Israel: The Land of Love and Honey
Israel is not just a place I love, it’s the place that taught me love. In 2017, I moved to Israel for a yearlong immersive experience with Masa Israel Teaching Fellows (MITF). Little did I know that...
J-Town Playhouse Makes Its Final Theatrical Debut at the AACI
This past Thursday night, after a nearly decade-long run at the Association of Americans and Canadians in Israel, J-Town Playhouse made its final theatrical debut at this long-time venue with the...
TJS S3 Interlude: some more questions
Why stop once with a good thing? Here is another interlude answering listener questions on Israel as a Jewish State. Hold out to the end hear what Rav Mike thinks about ‘Free Palestine’ t...
TJS S3 Interlude: Redemption rant
Sometimes you just have to let loose, so here is a rant in response to some listener questions. It touches on the Trump Plan, the current political crisis and even sea level. Most of all this is...
Chips with Dips: Sabra Hummus #Superbowl Ad to Feature Drag Queens
Drag queens Kim Chi and Miz Cracker will be featured in a 30 second Superbowl ad for Sabra brand hummus, North America’s market share leader in the fresh hummus grocery space. The...
Sundance 2020: Shabbat, Films, and Inclusion
Park City, UTAH — DOUBLE CHAI, BABY! The 36th Annual Sundance Film Festival ascended to Park City, and screened over 125, mostly independent, films and projects over its 10 days. The festival has...