Fireside Farbrengen

In the final episode of Fireside Farbrengen with Ben and Alden as McGill students, we host special guest Jonah Fried to discuss the recent anti-Israel SSMU referendum and antisemitism on campus. Plus, Ben and Alden recap some of the highlights of their time at Chabad. This episode closes with thoughts about why the podcast was started and what we have learned from it over the past 3 years. 

In this week's Episode of Fireside Farbrengen, we give a recap of Chanukah, talk about what it means to live a Jewish life on campus, and discuss the auspicious day of Hey Teives. 

Fireside Farbrengen is back for the first time in a year! This special episode features discussions on the current state of McGill University, what has been happening at Chabad at McGill, and the significance of 19 Kislev to the Jewish world. 

In our last episode before we break for a little while, Fireside Farbrengen talks about the proposed Fall Reading Week, extended Winter Break, and McGill's plans for the Fall 2021 semester. Given that it is 10 Kislev, hear Rabbi Shmuly tell the story of the Mitteler Rebbe and his innovations to the Jewish world.

Rabbi Getzy Markowitz from the Family Store joins Fireside Farbrengen for some meaningful discussions. Plus, hear the guys' take on the new McGill sports team name and some great stories from Crown Heights!

Long-time Chabad attendee Michael Schwartz joins Fireside Farbrengen to tell us about what he's up to and how Chabad at McGill has changed over the past decade. You also won't want to miss our reflections on the life of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, and our discussion of the McGill Fight Club! 

This week, Fireside Farbrengen discusses some Jewish secrets of how to deal with whatever comes your way, and McGill's plan for next semester. Plus, hear about why Rabbi Shmuly's parents named him Shmuly!

Fireside Farbrengen is back and better than ever! Hear Ben, Alden, and Rabbi Shmuly weigh in on how they were able to have a meaningful Tishrei amid the pandemic. You also won't want to miss the story of Rabbi Shmuly's run-in with Suzanne Fortier, and a deep discussion about academic freedom. 

It's the episode we've all been waiting for as this year's co-president David Rosenblatt joins Fireside Farbrengen to tell some great jokes and stories. Plus, hear our take on the McGill's response to Quebec's back-to-school announcements in addition to the usual segments you love!

In this week's episode, Fireside Farbrengen welcomes former Chabad McGill President Shira Mattuck as our guest. Plus, hear about some interesting historical events, how shuls are beginning to open, and catch Ben and Alden's favourite niggun!