KOLOT with Rabbi Hillel Kapenstein

In this episode, we hear from one of the greatest Mechanchim (Jewish educators) of our generation. Rabbi Bender, Rosh Yeshiva, Darchie Torah, shares his family's history teaching children about the beauty of Torah and Mitzvos. We then dive deep into some of the most important parts of a child's upbringing and how to navigate these challenging times. All of this and more on this episode, 'Beyond Your Child's Classroom'

KOLOT is a project of the Columbus Community Kollel, a full time Jewish learning center in Bexley staffed with high caliber Torah scholars. Ever since 1995, boys, girls, men and women from all backgrounds and affiliations have found many opportunities to connect to Torah and Mitzvos at the Kollel. Whether it's a study partner, engaging lesson or program, the Kollel is your one stop shop for all your Jewish Learning. If you would like to know how you can benefit from the Kollel, visit www.thekollel.org and forever be inspired!!

In this episode, I sit down with Harry Rothenberg, a world renowned injury attorney, to discuss a wide range of topics including his family history of helping individuals in crises, navigating through traumatic circumstances and how to be in a firm with several siblings and still get along! We also discuss Harry's personal Jewish journey and how that has impacted him and led him to inspire Jews across the world.

KOLOT is a project of the Columbus Community Kollel, a full time Jewish learning center in Bexley staffed with high caliber Torah scholars. Ever since 1995, boys, girls, men and women from all backgrounds and affiliations have found many opportunities to connect to Torah and Mitzvos at the Kollel. Whether it's a study partner, engaging lesson or program, the Kollel is your one stop shop for all your Jewish Learning. If you would like to know how you can benefit from the Kollel, visit www.thekollel.org and forever be inspired!!

In this episode, Rabbi David Ashear shares his journey how Emunah has helped him personally and how the Living Emunah movement came about. We discuss some of the misconceptions of Emunah, the difference between faith and trust, proper hishtadlus (effort), Emunah during an election year and so much more!

KOLOT is a project of the Columbus Community Kollel, a full time Jewish learning center in Bexley staffed with high caliber Torah scholars. Ever since 1995, boys, girls, men and women from all backgrounds and affiliations have found many opportunities to connect to Torah and Mitzvos at the Kollel. Whether it's a study partner, engaging lesson or program, the Kollel is your one stop shop for all your Jewish Learning. If you would like to know how you can benefit from the Kollel, visit www.thekollel.org and forever be inspired!!

Jay Schottenstein, Executive Chairman and CEO, American Eagle Outfitters, Inc., joins KOLOT to discuss a wide range of topics including the history of their family business, The Schottenstein Talmud, community initiatives and their involvement in Israel since the October 7th attacks.

Our next episode will feature Rabbi David Ashear, author of Artscroll's best-selling book, Living Emunah. Stay tuned!

KOLOT is a project of the Columbus Community Kollel, a full time Jewish learning center in Bexley staffed with high caliber Torah scholars. Ever since 1995, boys, girls, men and women from all backgrounds and affiliations have found many opportunities to connect to Torah and Mitzvos at the Kollel. Whether it's a study partner, engaging lesson or program, the Kollel is your one stop shop for all your Jewish Learning. If you would like to know how you can benefit from the Kollel, visit www.thekollel.org and forever be inspired!! 

Rabbi Dan Roth believes there is nothing more exciting than Torah wisdom and is devoting his life to bringing that excitement to Jews around the world. A revolutionary educator, he is the founder and director of Torah Live (www.torahlive.com), an organization that creates multimedia presentations and teaching resources on both halachic and hashkafic topics. Raised in London, Rabbi Roth is a graduate of the Mir Yeshiva and received semicha from the Chief Rabbinate of Israel. While teaching at Ohr Somayach, he recognized the need for making Torah relevant to our youth - and thus Torah Live was born! Rabbi Roth now spends most of his time script writing, filming, and traveling the world to inspire individuals and educators in how to utilize today’s technology to engage people in the beauty, and relevance, of Torah in our lives.

Devora Shabtai, LCSW, MSc, PhD Candidate currently serves as the Vice President of Clinical Development at Onward Living, an addiction rehabilitation program for Jewish men in Boca Raton, Florida. Devora specializes in the treatment of addiction and spiritual/religious trauma, as well as clinical program design that is tailored to meet the clinical and cultural needs of members of the Orthodox Jewish community within both inpatient and outpatient levels of care. Alongside clinical work, Devora has a background in evidence-based research and her current doctoral research is examining spiritual/religious identity development and its relationship to mental health.

In this episode, we discuss how religious trauma occurs and how it ties into addiction. We also learn about the incredible work at Onward Living which gives so many people a second chance at life, a chance where they can thrive.

To learn more about Onward Living or contact Devora, please email [email protected]

Rabbi Daniel Yaakov Glatstein is the Rov of Kehilas Teferes Mordechai and Machon Magid Harakia Torah Center, public speaker, author, prolific researcher, pulpit rabbi and teacher with a global following and one of the most popular English speaking Torah teachers in the contemporary Jewish landscape. The Rov was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York and now resides in the Five Towns (Cedarhurst NY) with his wife, children and family where he furthers his research, writing and teachings to the masses worldwide via the internet, his local community and Kahal Kadosh.

Rabbi Glatstein joins KOLOT to discuss his background, career in the rabbinate, trips to Europe and how to take Yiddishkeit from your head to your heart!

KOLOT is excited to bring to you a throwback episode featuring Sol Werdiger. Prior to the KOLOT Podcast, there was the Parsha Buzz Series - 'Where Jewish Learning and Business Meet.' Every week there would be a zoom parsha lesson followed by a leader in the business world. In this KOLOT episode, we replay one of the all time best from the Parsha Buzz series. Sol has a unique background and shares fascinating stories!

Rabbi Steven Weil was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces in 2020. He began his career as a pulpit Rabbi, first serving at the Young Israel of Oak Park in Detroit, Michigan and then at Congregation Beth Jacob in Beverly Hills, California. In 2009, he assumed the position of Senior Managing Director of the Orthodox Union, leading their institutional advancement and community engagement efforts. Rabbi Weil joins KOLOT to share his very out-of-the-box upbringing, how he helped start a Lakewood Kollel, his journey to the OU. He shares what his biggest challenge was and what he did to combat it. We discuss how to best prepare for the three weeks and nine days and we then discuss the incredible work at the FIDF. All of this plus more right here on KOLOT!

This episode is sponsored by [re]start, a career development platform. [re]start offers complimentary access to login and work with live career advisors who will help you find meaningful employment opportunities that match what you are looking for. For more information, visit www.joinrestart.com

KOLOT is a project of the Columbus Community Kollel, a full time learning center in Bexley. Ever since 1995, boys, girls, men and women have found learning opportunities at the Kollel. Whether it's a study partner or an engaging class, the Kollel is your one stop shop for all your Jewish learning. To learn more about the Kollel, visit www.thekollel.org and forever be inspired.

In this episode we learn about what is clinical addiction and how someone can get help if needed. We learn about recovery and how those who struggled can thrive in life. We also discuss how to help a friend or family member in need of professional help and the power of just one encouragement in the right direction. 

This episode is sponsored by [re]start, a career development platform. [re]start offers complimentary access to login and work with live career advisors who will help you find meaningful employment opportunities that match what you are looking for. For more information, visit www.joinrestart.com

KOLOT is a project of the Columbus Community Kollel, a full time learning center in Bexley. Ever since 1995, boys, girls, men and women have found learning opportunities at the Kollel. Whether it's a study partner or an engaging class, the Kollel is your one stop shop for all your Jewish learning. To learn more about the Kollel, visit www.thekollel.org and forever be inspired.