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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Chatting Rabbis episodes:

June 16, 2022 Self-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.
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30min
June 09, 2022 One 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.
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29min
June 02, 2022 Ending Gun Violence
In 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.
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29min
May 26, 2022 Say NO to holy violence
Recent 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.
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28min
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

FAQs about Chatting Rabbis:

How many episodes does Chatting Rabbis have?

The podcast currently has 106 episodes available.