JM in the AM: Interviews

Nachum interviewed Dr. Jeff Lichtman, Director of Graduate Jewish Education & Special Education at the Touro University Graduate School of Education as well as the MS program in Holocaust, Genocide and Tolerance Education, about careers in education and the programs he’s running at Touro.

They covered several important topics including:

• Growth in the field of Jewish education today.

• Opportunities for people interested in pursuing these careers.

• Touro's graduate program in Jewish Childhood Education & Special Ed.

• How Touro helps people advance their careers and make a meaningful difference in the lives of their students.

• How to teach educators to teach about the Holocaust to today’s youth.

• How to teach young children about the Holocaust.

Nachum interviewed Marc Rosenberg, VP of Diaspora Partnerships at Nefesh B'Nefesh, about the launch of Israel's first National Educators Aliyah Program, an initiative being put forth by NBN in partnership with Israel's Ministry of Education and Ministry of Aliyah and Integration. They talked about Israel's teacher shortage, the challenges educators face in integrating into the Israeli school system, NBN's push to streamline the process for educators making Aliyah and the impact of Olim teachers on Israel's education quality.

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Nachum hosted Rabbi Shraga Freedman to explore his new ArtScroll release "Living Kiddush Hashem - From The Inside Out: Sanctifying Hashem in everything we do."

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From ArtScroll.com:

What does it mean to live a life of kiddush Hashem?

Many of us think of Kiddush Hashem as something extraordinary—a rare act of courage or self-sacrifice. But Rabbi Shraga Freedman reveals a far more profound truth: the greatest Kiddush Hashem is often created in the ordinary moments of everyday life. More than simply making a Kiddush Hashem, this book teaches us how to become a Kiddush Hashem—a person whose every interaction naturally reflects the beauty of Torah.

Drawing on Torah sources, profound insights, and dozens of unforgettable true stories, he shows how every conversation, every interaction, every act of kindness, integrity, and dignity can bring honor to Hashem and awaken the spark of holiness in others.

Among the remarkable stories you'll encounter:

• The Falafel That Stopped a Protest: A chance conversation on a train transforms two secular Israelis who had been on their way to demonstrate against religious Jews.

• The Smile That Broke Generations of Hate: Raised to hate Jews, a young Syrian refugee encounters nothing more dramatic than a Jewish shopkeeper's smile—and it changes the course of her life.

• A Quiet Night, a Lasting Legacy:  Why was Rav Mordechai Schwab quietly picking up litter in a non-Jewish cemetery in the middle of the night? The answer became a lifelong lesson in honoring Hashem.

Every chapter follows a unique format that makes these timeless ideas practical and memorable: a compelling real-life story, an illuminating "Delving Deeper" discussion, memorable pull quotes, concise "Core Insights," and practical guidance for bringing these lessons into daily life.

Warm, inspiring, and deeply relevant, Living Kiddush Hashem: From the Inside Out will forever change the way you think about kiddush Hashem.

Discover how awakening your own neshamah can transform ordinary moments into an extraordinary life of Kiddush Hashem—from the inside out.

Nachum checked in with Rabbi Larry Rothwachs as he and his family prepare to embark on their Aliyah journey. They reflected on the importance of returning to Israel, building community, and the challenges and rewards of making Aliyah. The Rothwachs's commitment to this move serves as an inspiration for others to consider the possibility of relocating to Israel. Wishing the Rothwachs family and all of this summer's Olim an easy and successful Aliyah.

Nachum interviewed Rav Yehoshua Pfeffer, community Rabbi in Jerusalem; head of Iyun Institute and Editor-in-Chief of "Tzarich Iyun," about "Hatzibur-Haharedi/The Charedi Community," the new Israeli political party he is involved in whose aim is to bring shalom between different communities and to give a voice to the new generation of the Charedi community.

Nachum spoke with Rabbi Ari Katz, Director of PR for the Sderot Hesder Yeshiva, about the yeshiva and their on-going Simchat Torah campaign. They focused on the launch of an American program, general yeshiva expansion, the community impact of the yeshiva and more.

Nachum was joined by Malcolm Honlein from the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations to discuss Israel's relief missions to South America, changing diplomatic relations, and implications of the 'Isaac Accords' in the region. Insights into geopolitical shifts in South America and the significance for Israel and the Western Hemisphere.

Nachum hosted Nader Bolour to preview tomorrow's Rosh Chodesh Elul Netz Minyan featuring music by Shtendig, a siyum and sumptuous breakfast. Chodesh tov!