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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 109 episodes available.
July 07, 2022Let's be there for themWhen 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....more28minPlay
June 30, 2022Marking The Rebbe's YahrtzeitJoin a no holds barred "farbrengen" with Mendy and Eliezer about the Rebbe's upcoming yahrtzeit, on the 3rd of Tammuz, and what its relevance to us should be today....more29minPlay
June 23, 2022Tall TalesOur 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....more26minPlay
June 16, 2022Self-promotion isn't real. Or is it?Self-promotion is often necessary, especially in the context of community building, but it's also sometimes overused to the point of complete fabrication. Listen to Eliezer and Mendy discuss the need for good PR, and along the way learn about a country's new name, inflation, cats in Starbucks, and even kiddush menus....more30minPlay
June 09, 2022One day or two days?Mendy and Eliezer discuss the enigma of Jewish holidays (in this case, Shavuot) being a day longer in the diaspora than in Israel, and how that affects travelers today. As always, personal anecdotes and observations round out this fascinating topic....more29minPlay
June 02, 2022Ending Gun ViolenceIn the wake of last week's mass shooting in a Texas school, Eliezer and Mendy have an emotional conversation about how to prevent such tragedies from happening in the future, including the roles of guns and government, the culture of violence, and a lack of morals....more29minPlay
May 26, 2022Say NO to holy violenceRecent events in Israel within the Ger Chassidic community inspired this conversation about tolerance towards people whose views are different than our own, and the importance of condemning violence and intimidation in any form. Ahavat Yisrael, love for your fellow Jew, doesn't only extend to people you agree with....more28minPlay
May 19, 2022Kabbalah, Chassidus, and Lag Ba'omerLag 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....more29minPlay
May 12, 2022The great tapestryEliezer 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....more28minPlay
May 05, 2022Holocaust Remembrance DayYom 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....more28minPlay
FAQs about Chatting Rabbis:How many episodes does Chatting Rabbis have?The podcast currently has 109 episodes available.