Larry spoke with Nitsana Darshan-Leitner, President of Shurat HaDin Law Center, an Israel-based organization defending against lawfare suits, fighting academic and economic boycotts, and challenging those who seek to delegitimize the Jewish State. Nitsana talks through efforts to bring terrorists, the states that support and finance them and organizations and states that enable them to justice. They have won judgments of hundreds of millions against Iran and the Palestinian Authority, and defend and protect members of the IDF against legal cases. We also talk through today's horrific terrorist attack in Sydney, Australia and the implications of it.

Larry talks to Avrohom Schwartz, Founder and Director of Jerusalem-based Yizkor. The organization is dedicated to providing mentors for boys who have lost their fathers to death or divorce. Yizkor's trained staff come in to help with Torah study, schooling and to provide a male role model in their lives. Avrohom talks through the beginnings of the idea and the efforts to provide assistance to young men in difficult circumstances, and his plans for the future of the organization.

In this episode Larry sits down with filmmaker, author and human rights activist Rabbi Raphael Shore. Born in Ontario, Canada Rabbi Shore has lived in Israel for many years and dedicated his life to telling the stories that matter to the Jewish People. His latest film, Tragic Awakening looks deeply into antisemitism, particularly in the wake of October 7th, and explores how Jews can turn this challenge into a powerful force for good.

Larry sat down to speak with Jamie Geller, Chief Communications Officer and Global Spokesperson for Aish about her recent opinion piece in the Jerusalem Post. Her piece looked at the impact of October 7th on spirituality and religion within Israel, and she talks with Larry about the challenges and opportunities for Jews around the world.

In this week's episode Larry spoke with Rabbi Marc Schneier, rabbi of The Hamptons Synagogue and founder of the Foundation for Ethnic Understanding. They look in depth at the challenges facing the New York Jewish community in the wake of Zoran Mamdani's election as mayor. In particular Rabbi Schneier notes the mayor-elect's lack of understanding of not only the Jewish community, but the Muslim world's view of the future of Muslim-Jewish relations. Join us for this fascinating look at the impact of the recent mayoral election.

As Chabad's annual Kinus Hashluchim gets underway, Larry spoke with Rabbi Mendy Kotlarsky, Executive Director at Merkos 302. Their wide-ranging conversations covers the Kinus, the importance of Chabad presence around the world, and a host of other topics on the role of shluchim.

As Chabad's annual Kinus Hashluchim gets underway, Larry spoke with longtime shliach to South Africa (and his first cousin) Rabbi Yossy Goldman. They talk about the importance of shlichus, Rabbi Goldman's placement in South Africa, the state of the Jewish community there, and the Kinus.

5TJT Publisher Larry Gordon introduces the 5TJT Podcast, a look at society, culture, politics and ideas. Larry sits down with Associate Editor Yochanan Gordon to talk about the writing process, communicating ideas effectively and how to get started when you have no ideas.They also cover the purpose and meaning behind Rosh Hashana and its prayers, and Larry remembers life growing up in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.

5TJT steps into a new era as we begin our podcast series with a sensational guest, Gavriel Sanders. A renowned speaker and advocate for the Jewish people, Gavriel's personal history gives him unique insight into the challenges and opportunities facing the Jewish people. In this wide ranging interview we look at Israel and its fight for survival, demographic changes in the American Jewish community, the impact of Christian attitudes towards Israel and a host of other vital topics affecting the world.