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.

In this episode, we discuss with Rabbi Feldman what it was like growing up in Atlanta, GA several decades ago. He shares the unique experience of being an Assistant Rabbi under his father and succeeding his father as Senior Rabbi. Rabbi Feldman then shares his early blunder, biggest hardship, how to manage a controversial mechitza and a very frank approach on in-town vs. out-of-town.

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.

Steve Rosedale was a Combat soldier in Vietnam and following his service in the war, Founded CommuniCare Health Services in 1984, a large Midwest healthcare company. Steve is also a Founding Board member Nahal Haredi, member of Eretz HaKodesh, member Board of Governors of Jewish Agency and founder of the Cincinnati Community Kollel. We discuss all of this and more, right here on KOLOT!

Rabbi Mordechai Becher, originally from Australia, is an instructor at Yeshiva University and alumni Rabbi of Neve Yerushalayim College. He received his ordination from the Chief Rabbinate of Israel and the Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem and holds an MA in Medieval Jewish History from the Bernard Revel Graduate School. He taught at Ohr Somayach and Neve Yerushalayim in Jerusalem and served in the Israel Defense Forces. Rabbi Becher has answered thousands of questions on AsktheRabbi.org, presents a Talmud class, Dimensions of the Daf, for the Jewish Broadcasting Service and was senior lecturer for Gateways for 20 years. Rabbi Becher’s latest book, Gateway to Judaism, published by Artscroll, is in its tenth printing.

In this episode, we discuss how he trains his students to answer tough questions and become knowledgeable of the hot button issues. We then discuss the beauty of shabbos, why shabbos is awesome and reflections of his late rebbe, Harav Moshe Shapiro zt'l.

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 have the privilege to sit down with the Silver Spring Rosh Yeshiva, Harav Aaron Lopiansky, to discuss many different topics. We discuss his childhood growing up with parents who were survivors of the war, the change of approach when dealing with sensitive issues of kedusha, sports, politics, moving out of town, and how to respond in the face of tragedy.

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.

Rabbi Shimon Russell is no ordinary therapist. In addition to being a Torah scholar in his own right, he received Semicha from the late Lakewood Rosh Yeshiva, Harav Shnuer Kotler, zt'l. After witnessing a tragic situation, Rabbi Russell was encouraged by his friends to explore the idea of becoming a therapist, which in those days was not a popular occupation in the frum community. After seeking guidance from Harav Shach zt”l, Rabbi Russell entered the field of behavioral health and gained much experience from his clients and his own struggling teen children. Rabbi Russell discusses the OTD (off the derech) phenomenon and his incredible personal journey learning this concept. Additionally, Rabbi Russell shared highlights of the latest bestselling and award winning book, 'Raising a Loving Family' which was written by Rabbi Goldstein, based solely on Rabbi Russell's teachings and lectures. All of this plus more on this episode of 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.