Chatting Rabbis

By Eliezer Zalmanov and Mendy Chitrik

A cross-Atlantic conversation between Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov of Munster, Indiana, and Rabbi Mendy Chitrik of Istanbul, Turkey.

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The podcast currently has 82 episodes available.

Chatting Rabbis episodes:

May 19, 2022 Kabbalah, Chassidus, and Lag Ba'omer
Lag Ba'omer is the anniversary of passing of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, author of the Zohar and the first to disseminate Kabbalah, hence the association of this date with the study of Jewish mysticism in general, and Chassidus in particular. Mendy and Eliezer discuss their own struggles with esoteric study, sharing tips on how to overcome these challenges.
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29min
May 12, 2022 The great tapestry
Eliezer and Mendy discuss the value of being non-judgmental and open to conflicting views, before segueing into a recap of the recent conference of Chabad rabbis in Europe, Africa, and Middle East, held in Lisbon, Portugal, and a general history lesson of various worldwide Jewish communities.
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28min
May 05, 2022 Holocaust Remembrance Day
Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) as well as Yom Hazikaron (Israel's Memorial Day) commemorate Jewish lives lost in the not-so-distant past. So why don't many orthodox Jews observe these seemingly significant days? Mendy and Eliezer discuss the reasons, as part of a somber conversation about the Holocaust in general.
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28min
April 28, 2022 Passover Recap
Eliezer and Mendy recap their Passover activities and travels, also sharing memories from past Passovers, and some of the eclectic collection of Haggadahs Mendy used this year.
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30min
April 13, 2022 Passover Quirks
Passover is a holiday with many unique and often peculiar traditions, both in the Chabad community and in the Jewish world at large. Eliezer and Mendy offer some insight to these customs in their own families, along with an exploration of various other Passover observances, including tips on how to overcome Passover-related anxiety.
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32min
April 07, 2022 The Rebbe's Birthday
Next Tuesday is the Rebbe's 120th birthday, and Mendy and Eliezer don't necessarily see eye to eye on how it should be marked. But they still manage to have a cordial and lively conversation on the subject.
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25min
March 31, 2022 The World Expo
A conversation about Mendy's visit to the World Expo in Dubai with his son, as a symbol for world peace, tolerance, and even as a tool for educating our own children.
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29min
March 24, 2022 Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky
A conversation about the recent passing of the great scholar Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky, and the lessons that can be learned from his extreme commitment to Torah study, and the role he played in building bridges within the community.
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28min
March 16, 2022 Purim!
In this special Purim episode, Mendy and Eliezer discuss the deeper meaning of the holiday—Purim joy (including drinking on Purim), rising above our inhibitions, and Jewish unity—along with childhood memories and how they celebrate Purim with their communities today. Bonus: Mendy's solo rendition of a tune from Fiddler on the Roof.
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28min
March 10, 2022 Ukraine still on our minds
With war still raging in Ukraine and hundreds of thousands of Jews having evacuated or still in harms way, Eliezer and Mendy discuss the many efforts to protect them, with a focus on the outpouring of kindness coming from all over the world.
Prayers for a peaceful resolution!
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29min

FAQs about Chatting Rabbis:

How many episodes does Chatting Rabbis have?

The podcast currently has 82 episodes available.