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A cross-Atlantic conversation between Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov of Munster, Indiana, and Rabbi Mendy Chitrik of Istanbul, Turkey.Come for the novelty, stay for the intriguing discussions and topics, an... more
FAQs about Chatting Rabbis:How many episodes does Chatting Rabbis have?The podcast currently has 82 episodes available.
December 23, 2021Educating Our Children and OurselvesAn honest conversation about how we raise and educate our children, including the lessons we learn from the mistakes we make along the way. Education is a work in progress, and sometimes the focus needs to be on educating ourselves on how to be better parents....more30minPlay
December 16, 2021Jewish Travelers - The SequelAfter last week's episode about the challenges of dealing with Jewish travelers, Eliezer and Mendy discuss the positive side of hosting and interacting with the many people that pass through our doors. There are inspiring stories of personal growth, as well as the friendships developed over years with repeat visitors, balancing out the challenges and ultimately making it all worthwhile....more32minPlay
December 09, 2021Chabad and the Jewish TravelerWhile some Chabad Houses function to serve tourists and travelers, the focus of the majority of Chabad rabbis and rebbetzins is primarily to serve their local communities. Once in a while a visitor needs help and Chabad is always there to lend a hand. But travelers often expect Chabad to be there to provide for all of their needs, from kosher meals to lodging to minyanim. Mendy and Eliezer attempt to clarify how this affects them and their ability to focus on serving their communities first....more27minPlay
November 30, 2021Chanukah Customs and TraditionsAn exploration of some fascinating Chanukah traditions: Where were the Syrian-Greeks actually from? The connection between Tisha B'av and Chanukah. Why do some Jews have an extra candle on their menorahs? Where should the menorah be lit and what shape should it be? All this and much more in this special Chanukah episode, from Turkey to Indiana. And don't forget the Chanukah-gelt....more30minPlay
November 25, 2021Is Shlichus the Ultimate Sacrifice?Is a shliach more committed to the ideals of Chabad and the Rebbe than a fellow Lubavitcher who is not a shliach? Does our sacrifice today compare to the sacrifice of those that came before us? Commemorating the 19th of Kislev, the "festival of liberation" of the Alter Rebbe, founder of Chabad, Mendy and Eliezer tackle this heavy and often sensitive subject. Also, the Turkish connection to Yud-Tes Kislev and whether introvert vs. extrovert is real or imagined....more30minPlay
November 18, 2021The Chief Rabbi of IranA conversation about the recent visit to the United States by Rabbi Yehuda Gerami of Iran. Eliezer and Mendy discuss the pushback his trip faced, and the importance of communities having capable leaders who understand the need for development, as well as the need for interaction with other communities and their leaders in order to grow and evolve. Along the way, learn about some of the differences between Chabad yeshivas and others, and how there can be more than one "correct" spiritual path....more31minPlay
November 11, 2021AntisemitismIn discussing the phenomenon of antisemitism, Mendy and Eliezer cover a wide range of topics, such as historic Jew hatred, Jewish pride, Hollywood's depiction of religious Jews, how to combat racism and bigotry in general, Judaism not seeking converts, and how the world can be a better place for everyone—if we would only want it to be....more28minPlay
November 04, 2021Free Market JudaismFrom Sweden to Manhattan to Indiana, breakaways in the Jewish community are sometimes unavoidable, especially given the different styles, personalities, and ages of the prominent players. Eliezer and Mendy discuss how this painful subject can be utilized as a springboard to communal growth and maturity....more31minPlay
October 28, 2021Can't we all just get along?Eliezer and Mendy discuss the relationship, and sometimes the divergence, Chabad rabbis have with the "establishment" and the various elements of their communities, including rabbis of other congregations, communal lay leaders, and Jewish Federations. A special episode in honor of the Kinus Hashluchim, the International Conference of Chabad Emissaries, being held this weekend in New York....more30minPlay
October 21, 2021The Last JewDiscover the backstory of the rescue of Afghanistan's last Jew, and along the way learn about the process of long distance halachic divorces and how a rabbi should deal complex halachic issues in general, as well as the evolution of Jewish tradition and culture, including the popularization of kosher sushi and what the Rebbe said about one family's responsibility to their neighbors. You are invited to eavesdrop on this fascinating conversation from Turkey to Indiana, and everything in between....more29minPlay
FAQs about Chatting Rabbis:How many episodes does Chatting Rabbis have?The podcast currently has 82 episodes available.