An emotional conversation about the tuition crisis facing the Jewish world at large, and specifically within the Chabad community. Mendy and Eliezer discuss the problem at length, and even offer some possible solutions.

A conversation about the significance of the yahrtzeit of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Schneerson, father of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, who was imprisoned and exiled to Kazakhstan, and eventually died in exile, due to his insistence on upholding the strictest standards of Jewish law in the Soviet Union. 

In honor of the birthday of Eliezer and Mendy's late grandfather, Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch Chitrik, they reflect on their memories of him, including an honest conversation about how his character shaped their lives and personalities.

With Tisha B'av this week, Mendy and Eliezer discuss the differing observances of the day in their communities, and what the true purpose of the fasting and mourning is—a hope and prayer for a brighter time. Also included is a brief conversation about whether rabbis should take vacations. As always, we welcome our listeners' feedback.

After a brief follow up to episode 41, which has been temporarily taken down until further review, Mendy and Eliezer explore the blurring of traditional gender roles in family life, and how it can actually be a good thing.

When someone makes the leap and decides to become frum and adopt a religious or Chassidic lifestyle, they still need the support and guidance from their mentors as they did when they were just getting started. Mendy and Eliezer explore this sensitive subject in hopes of bringing awareness and rectification.

Our memories are far from perfect, and as a result our recounting of events often includes embellishments and inaccuracies. But when does a story move from being merely inaccurate to being completely false and contrived? As always, an unscripted conversation about issues on Mendy and Eliezer's minds.