On this episode Ari speaks with good friend Shmuel about growing up somewhat estranged from his Judaism and his journey from liberal to Orthodox Judaism.

Throw in a little politics, a little theology, some chat about Netflix and some recommendations to contact your local Chabad Rabbi.

Ari talks with Dovi Halpern of @jewishmetal and Hashem's Warrior. Dovi tells Ari about his life, some projects he has been working on and how he came to create Jewish Heavy Metal.

Putting a spark of light into the darkness.

Ari and Yisrael are joined by Ciara Shalome, social media activist and Instagram legend.

In this episode we talk with Ciara about her Zionism and Anti Semitism activism, Jewish Identity, focussing on Jews of Patrilineal descent and some of the issues they encounter and how best to navigate that landscape and just a little bit of Jewish faith thrown in for good measure..

Yisrael and Ari talk Zionism. Brace yourself its about to become a little uncomfortable. 

Rabbit holes aplenty in this episode, history, politics, fake news, the squad its all in there.

Ari admits his guilty secret, He watches Al Jazera news!!! find out why in this episode.

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Ari and Yisrael, welcome Rabbi Eliyahu Raskin to the show to talk about his work with Chabad on campus in New York. 

The conversation quickly moves onto being in Crown Heights, the Rebbe (obm), Gefilte Fish and the current New York City elections. Interesting insights, anecdotes and a good old fashioned schmooze.

Founder of Netiv and educator Rod Bryant joins Ari and Yisrael this week to talk about the Noahide movement. Rod tells us about leaving the church after 3 decades, and following the path of the Noahides.

Fascinating conversation about Netiv, their orthodox Rabbi's who administer oversight, of what they do and don't.

Ari and Yisreal schmooze with Avidan and Elio from the famed podcast Two Chassids in a Pod. 

In this episode we talk, Chassidus, a smidge of current affairs, life change and above all else service to Hashem. Touching on different sages, teachings and spreading light.

Please like and follow Two Chassids in a Pod, thank us later. It will change your life.

Ari and Yisrael are joined by special guests, Rabbi Mendy Singer of Chabad Bristol, Richard Abrahams and Shmuel Chaim Ben Israel.

In this episode Rabbi Singer explores the reasons for Torah study, teaching children, some mitzvahs with our panel, who in turn talk about personal and transformative experiences. Some classic Jewish tales and humour along the way.

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In this additional podcast, the team talk about the current situation in Israel, covering the current situation, some history, social media and debunking some popularist comments.

N.B The team strongly condemns violence no matter where it comes from and aims to talk about some difficult issues.

Ari refers to the cost to build the Qassam rockets as between 6-800 dollars not the final cost which is $45,000 per item.

Ari and Yisrael take time to just talk bout the things they love, in this episode its all about film and TV. Might not sound all that interesting but there are some gems. Not only that but we also announce our impending trip to Israel and give some light hearted requests to some of the people we follow too. So Nissim Black if you are listening we want to meet you!!.