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August 21, 2012 You Needn’t Be A Martyr
In this episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity talks about martyrdom.
He talks about the fact that we live in a time, when we don’t really need to be phycial or emotional martyrs.
Have their been times in your life when you have felt that you needed to be a martyr? Instead of thinking about what you would DIE for, what are the things that you want to LIVE for? Please let us know your feedback on our Facebook page Facebook.com/JCastNetwork, in the comments on our website and on Twitter @JewishConnectiv, hashtag #Tzomet.

6 min
August 14, 2012 What Would YOU Do With A Month?
In this episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity asks the question “what would you do if you had a month?”
There was a time when people did get to take time to recharge their batteries, to try something new, and to study, but those days are hard to find these days? Could you find a little time over the course of a year to do those things?
What would you do if you had the time? What are the projects you would like to accomplish? And, how can you try to do it even without a whole month to devote to it? Please let us know your feedback on our Facebook page Facebook.com/JCastNetwork, in the comments on our website and on Twitter @JewishConnectiv, hashtag #Tzomet.

5 min
August 10, 2012 Making Room For The Other
In this episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity talks about the complexity of relationships, and creating space for other people.
Accoriding to Kaballah, in the beginning, God was everything, and everything was God. During creation, God had to create room for “the other”. Like this, when we get into relationships, we have to make room for “the other”.
What are the ways that you accomodated the other? Please let us know your feedback on our Facebook page Facebook.com/JCastNetwork, in the comments on our website and on Twitter @JewishConnectiv, hashtag #Tzomet.

6 min
August 07, 2012 Shared Leadership and Moses
In this episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity talks about the “Shared Leadership Model.”
In exploring this topic, Rabbi Samlan looks at Moses and the Jewish people while they were in the desert, and how Moses welcomes others to share in his leadership.
What are the challenges you have faced when you have tried to exert shared leadership? Please let us know your feedback on our Facebook page Facebook.com/JCastNetwork, in the comments on our website and on Twitter @JewishConnectiv, hashtag #Tzomet.

6 min
August 03, 2012 Start With The Man In The Mirror
In this episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity reports in from the BBYO Kallah.
He invites two students to talk about making change, and starting by looking at yourself, because if we al change ourselves, it would be a great first step.
Go take a look in a mirror, and see what you don’t like, and go ahead and make a change. Please let us know your feedback on our Facebook page Facebook.com/JCastNetwork, in the comments on our website and on Twitter @JewishConnectiv, hashtag #Tzomet.

4 min
July 31, 2012 Try Something New
In this episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity hands the mic over to campers at the BBYO Kallah. They talk about the things that they can do to Michayai HaMaytim, “Revive The Dead”.
How do you revive parts of yourself? Please let us know on our Facebook page Facebook.com/JCastNetwork, in the comments on our website and on Twitter @JewishConnectiv, hashtag #Tzomet.

4 min
July 27, 2012 Heroes and Role Models
In this episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity talks about the difference between heroes and role models. He discusses the differences between the two, and looks at the flawed heroes/role models in Jewish texts.
Who are your heroes and role models? What are the things about them that you want to emulate? Please let us know on our Facebook page Facebook.com/JCastNetwork, in the comments on our website and on Twitter @JewishConnectiv, hashtag #Tzomet.

5 min
July 17, 2012 Innovation vs. Sanctification
In this episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity talks about the word “innovation.” Arnie asks whether instead of focusing on Innovation, we should think about “sanctification.”
What do you think? Please let us know on our Facebook page Facebook.com/JCastNetwork, in the comments on our website and on Twitter @JewishConnectiv, hashtag #Tzomet.

4 min
July 13, 2012 Summer Fashions, Speedos and Seniors
In this episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity talks about the way we dress, and the ways that what we wear says things about us.
What do you think the way you dress says about you? Please let us know on our Facebook page Facebook.com/JCastNetwork, in the comments on our website and on Twitter @JewishConnectiv, hashtag #Tzomet.

5 min
July 10, 2012 Are You An Other?
In this episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity talks about the numbers that recently came out that indicate that a growing number of Jews define themselves as “Other”.
How do you define yourself and your connection to Judaism? Please let us know on our Facebook page Facebook.com/JCastNetwork, in the comments on our website and on Twitter @JewishConnectiv, hashtag #Tzomet.

7 min