On this week’s episode of the Seekers of Meaning TV Show and Podcast, Rabbi Aryeh Goldman of the Community Kollel of Las Vegas, Nevada, discusses his new book, Love Peace and Pursue It: Developing Respect, Compassion, and Connection in Our Relationships from a Torah Perspective.

Why is it so hard to speak pleasantly and create positive relationships? What can we do to improve ourselves in these areas?

Rabbi Aryeh Goldman tackles these questions and more, sharing Torah-based insights in clear and relatable language. Throughout this carefully structured book, he is realistic and honest, as well as optimistic and encouraging, about the challenges that face us as we try to navigate the sticky but crucial realm of interpersonal relationships. He digs to the roots of these challenges and shows how we can strengthen our own inner characters and thereby build stronger relationships. As he writes, “To improve in a meaningful way, it is necessary to understand our whole inner being.”

Rabbi Goldman shares many insights into human nature and behavior to help us in this task. He supports these insights by explaining the Torah values that guide us and by describing the models in our tradition that shed light on human relationships (such as the conflict between Yaakov Avinu and Esav as well as the way Aharon Hakohen famously helped people resolve their differences). The encouragement and concepts presented in this book will help readers understand their own inner being and motivate them toward real growth.

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About the Guest

Rabbi Aryeh Goldman

Rabbi Goldman joined the Community Kollel of Greater Las Vegas in 2016 after serving with distinction on the faculty of the Rabbinical Seminary of America for ten years. In that position,  Rabbi Goldman was responsible for educating and mentoring rabbinical students as they prepared for their careers in rabbinic leadership, education, and outreach.

On this week’s episode of the Seekers of Meaning TV Show and Podcast, Rabbi Address chats with Rabbi Seymour Rossel, the author of The Wise Folk of Chelm and more than thirty other books, including The Torah: Portion-by-Portion, Bible Dreams: The Spiritual Quest, The Essential Jewish Stories, and Managing the Jewish Classroom. In addition, he has edited some 300 books, having worked with many distinguished Jewish authors of our times.

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Rabbi Seymour Rossel

Rabbi Seymour Rossel is the author of The Wise Folk of Chelm and more than thirty other books, including The Torah: Portion-by-Portion, Bible Dreams: The Spiritual Quest, The Essential Jewish Stories, and Managing the Jewish Classroom. In addition, he has edited some 300 books, having worked with many distinguished Jewish authors of our times.

Seymour is currently the President of Rossel Books and RCC, Inc. He continues to provide guest lectures at the Women’s Institute of Houston. While living in Houston, he was Rabbi of Congregation Jewish Community North (Spring, TX). During his career in New York, he served the American Reform movement (URJ) in a number of national positions: • Director of URJ Press • Director of the Department of Education • Director of the Commission on Reform Jewish Education and • Dean of the School of Education of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, NY.

He also sat on national boards for the Coalition for the Advancement of Jewish Education (CAJE), the Jewish Book Council, and the National Association of Temple Educators (now ARJE). He was Founding Director of Pathways Foundation (an advocacy program for Jewish teens and Jewish dreams); Headmaster of Solomon Schechter (now Levine) Academy of Dallas, TX; Executive Vice-President of Behrman House; and Direc...

On this week’s episode of the Seekers of Meaning TV Show and Podcast, former Israeli ambassador to the US Michael Oren discusses his new novel, Swann’s War, set in New England during World War II.

The Second World War is raging overseas, but life remains painfully quiet on the rugged New England fishing island of Fourth Cliff—an afterthought of an island now home to onlyaged fishermen, drunks, and an Italian POW camp guarded by damaged and subparAmerican soldiers. 

With her husband Archie, the island’s beloved police captain, off fighting in the Marines, Mary Beth Swann steps into his role, without the respect of Fourth Cliff’s hardscrabble residents. When a murdered POW surfaces in a fisherman’s net, and soon more bodies appear, Mary Beth’s hold on order and rule wears thin. She must rely onthe help of a simple-minded deputy, a disgraced doctor, and a mob-connected mainlander to find the person responsible…all while Swann’s loneliness, uncertainty, and self-doubt threaten to derail her investigation.

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Hon. Michael B. Oren

Michael B. Oren served as Israel’s ambassador to the United States from 2009 to 2013.

As Ambassador, he was instrumental in securing U.S. support for Israel’s defense and upholding Israel’s right to security and peace. The Forward named Ambassador Oren one of the five most influential Jews in America and the Jerusalem Post listed him as one of the ten most influential Jews worldwide.

Born in the United States and educated at Princeton and Columbia, Dr. Oren has been a visiting professor at Harvard, Yale, and Georgetown, and was a Distinguished Fellow at the Shalem Center in Jerusalem. He has received fellowships from the British and Canadian governments as well as a Moshe Dayan Fellowship from Tel Aviv University and the Lady Davis Fellowship at the Hebrew Uni...

On this week’s episode of the Seekers of Meaning TV Show and Podcast, Rabbi Address chats with Rabbi Seymour Rossel, the author of The Wise Folk of Chelm and more than thirty other books, including The Torah: Portion-by-Portion, Bible Dreams: The Spiritual Quest, The Essential Jewish Stories, and Managing the Jewish Classroom. In addition, he has edited some 300 books, having worked with many distinguished Jewish authors of our times.

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About the Guest

Rabbi Seymour Rossel

Rabbi Seymour Rossel is the author of The Wise Folk of Chelm and more than thirty other books, including The Torah: Portion-by-Portion, Bible Dreams: The Spiritual Quest, The Essential Jewish Stories, and Managing the Jewish Classroom. In addition, he has edited some 300 books, having worked with many distinguished Jewish authors of our times.

Seymour is currently the President of Rossel Books and RCC, Inc. He continues to provide guest lectures at the Women’s Institute of Houston. While living in Houston, he was Rabbi of Congregation Jewish Community North (Spring, TX). During his career in New York, he served the American Reform movement (URJ) in a number of national positions: • Director of URJ Press • Director of the Department of Education • Director of the Commission on Reform Jewish Education and • Dean of the School of Education of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, NY.

He also sat on national boards for the Coalition for the Advancement of Jewish Education (CAJE), the Jewish Book Council, and the National Association of Temple Educators (now ARJE). He was Founding Director of Pathways Foundation (an advocacy program for Jewish teens and Jewish dreams); Headmaster of Solomon Schechter (now Levine) Academy of Dallas, TX; Executive Vice-President of Behrman House; and Director of Education for Temple Shalom of Dallas, TX,

On this week’s episode of the Seekers of Meaning TV Show and Podcast, former Israeli ambassador to the US Michael Oren discusses his new novel, Swann’s War, set in New England during World War II.

The Second World War is raging overseas, but life remains painfully quiet on the rugged New England fishing island of Fourth Cliff—an afterthought of an island now home to onlyaged fishermen, drunks, and an Italian POW camp guarded by damaged and subparAmerican soldiers. 

With her husband Archie, the island’s beloved police captain, off fighting in the Marines, Mary Beth Swann steps into his role, without the respect of Fourth Cliff’s hardscrabble residents. When a murdered POW surfaces in a fisherman’s net, and soon more bodies appear, Mary Beth’s hold on order and rule wears thin. She must rely onthe help of a simple-minded deputy, a disgraced doctor, and a mob-connected mainlander to find the person responsible…all while Swann’s loneliness, uncertainty, and self-doubt threaten to derail her investigation.

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Hon. Michael B. Oren

Michael B. Oren served as Israel’s ambassador to the United States from 2009 to 2013.

As Ambassador, he was instrumental in securing U.S. support for Israel’s defense and upholding Israel’s right to security and peace. The Forward named Ambassador Oren one of the five most influential Jews in America and the Jerusalem Post listed him as one of the ten most influential Jews worldwide.

Born in the United States and educated at Princeton and Columbia, Dr. Oren has been a visiting professor at Harvard, Yale, and Georgetown, and was a Distinguished Fellow at the Shalem Center in Jerusalem. He has received fellowships from the British and Canadian governments as well as a Moshe Dayan Fellowship from Tel Aviv University and the Lady Davis Fellowship at the Hebrew Uni...

On this week’s episode of the Seekers of Meaning TV Show and Podcast, Shelly Christensen, the Senior Director of Faith Inclusion and Belonging at RespectAbility, discusses her pioneering work in the faith community disability and mental health inclusion movement.

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Shelly Christensen

Shelly Christensen, the Senior Director of Faith Inclusion and Belonging at RespectAbility, is a pioneer and leader in the faith community disability and mental health inclusion movement. Her passion for this work is anchored by her experiences as the parent of a child with autism and as a neurodivergent person.

As Program Manager of the Minneapolis Jewish Community Inclusion Program for People with Disabilities for nearly 13 years, her innovative leadership approach supported synagogues, schools, community centers, and other agencies.

In 2009, Shelly co-founded the Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month (JDAIM), which is marked annually in February. She is the author of From Longing to Belonging—A Practical Guide to Including People with Disabilities and Mental Health Conditions in Your Faith Community, as well as The Jewish Community Guide to Inclusion of People with Disabilities.

Shelly has consulted with numerous Jewish organizations and is a popular keynote speaker and trainer. She is involved in leadership for a variety of interfaith disability inclusion organizations, including the Core Council of the Institute on Theology and Disability, the Faith Inclusion Network, and is the past president of the

This week’s Seekers of Meaning TV Show and Podcast features David and Melissa Bernstein, who have founded PowerOf5Life.com to provide books, courses, and recipes for better health outcomes for baby boomers.

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David Bernstein, MD

David Bernstein, MD is a highly-respected, award winning physician who is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Geriatrics practicing in Clearwater, Florida. His 40 years of experience have provided him with opportunities to observe and empathize with thousands of adults as they age. His insight and ability to monitor patient patterns and outcomes compelled him to share what he has learned with others. He has integrated his experience in practice with up- to-date research to develop a strategy to enhance longevity and vitality.

Dr. Bernstein is a graduate of Albany Medical College and an associate clinical professor at the University of South Florida College of Medicine. 

His publications include:

*  I’ve Got Some Good News and Some Bad News: You’re OLD, Tales of a Geriatrician, What to Expect in Your 60s, 70s, 80s, and Beyond shares his acronym GRACE, to describe the 5 Secrets for leading a happier, healthier, longer life so we can all AGE GRACEFULLY®.

*  Senior Driving Dilemmas, Lifesaving Strategies is an informational guide to families, helping them understand the complexities of senior driving.

* The Power of 5: The Ultimate Formula for Longevity and Remaining Youthful. Dr. Bernstein uses 5 words that begin with the letter “S,” to describe the ultimate formula he knows can save your life. 

* The Power of 5: A Journal for A Journal for Health, Longevity and Wellness providing a guide to integrating The Power of 5 formula into one’s life. 

Dr. Bernstein is an engaging and entertaining public speaker, addressing various medical topics with his colleagues and with the community at large with a focus on individuals and families facing the complex problems of aging, longevity, remaining healthy and youthful. 

David Bernstein,MD lives in Oldsmar, Florida, and can be reached via email at: [email protected]

Website: PowerOf5Life.com

On this week’s episode of the Seekers of Meaning TV Show and Podcast, Dr. Stephen Goldfine, chief medical officer, and Joanne Rosen, chief marketing and public affairs officer of Samaritan, discuss palliative and hospice care options.

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Stephen Goldfine, MD, DABFP, CAQGM, DABHP

Chief Medical Officer, Samaritan

Stephen Goldfine, MD, DABFP, CAQGM, DABHP, is a palliative care physician with more than 30 years of experience. Since 2003, he has served as the full-time chief medical officer where he oversees the care of all Samaritan’s patients in hospice care, palliative medicine, and primary care at home. In addition to his role on Samaritan’s Senior Leadership Team, Dr. Goldfine also serves as Samaritan’s liaison with the medical community and provides direct care for patients at home, at hospitals and long-term care communities.

Dr. Goldfine is certified by both the American Board of Hospice and Palliative Medicine and the American Board of Family Practice, with added qualifications in geriatrics and hospice and palliative medicine.

An articulate and engaging speaker, Dr. Goldfine has presented a range of educational workshops to healthcare professionals and the public through collaborations with the Goals of Care Coalition of New Jersey, the New Jersey Hospital Association, New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute, Medical Society of New Jersey, and the Home Care & Hospice Association of New Jersey.  Dr. Goldfine provided keynote presentations for the New Jersey Healthcare Leadership Academy, New Jersey Academy of Family Physicians, National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization’s Leadership and Management Conference. Dr. Goldfine serves on the National Partnership for Healthcare & Hospice Innovation’s Physician Forum.  Dr. Goldfine completed Faculty Training with VitalTalk, an organization nurturing healthier communication between clinicians and patients on advance care planning, serious illness, and end-of-life care options.

Dr. Goldfine has been a frequent choice as a Top Doc by SJ Magazine and a Top Physician by South Jersey Magazine.

Dr. Goldfine received his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, and his undergraduate degree from Emory Universi...

On this week’s episode of the Seekers of Meaning TV Show and Podcast, Rabbi Dr. Steven Moss discusses his new book, Jewish Wisdom for Living and Dying: A Spiritual Journey Through the Prayers and Rituals of Maavor Yabok and Sefer HaHayiim.

Numerous ritual manuals from the Jewish tradition have been written outlining the prayers and ceremonies that can be offered to the sick, the dying, and the dead.

Two of the most outstanding of these manuals are Maavor Yabok and Sefer HaHayiim from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, respectively. This is the first book to analyze and compare these two important works, showing how they differ and compare.

Emphasis is placed on the analysis of the prayers and rituals presented in Maavor Yabok and their spiritual underpinnings taken from the tradition of Kabbalah, Jewish mysticism.

This book can be useful to those individuals who are sick or dying and looking for help and comfort from the Jewish sources. It is written, however, as a challenge to those in the Jewish community today, especially workers in Jewish burial societies, the Chevra Kadisha, to take these manuals and re-write them for the twenty-first century, including the spiritual directives to make these rituals and prayers more meaningful not only for their recipients but for those offering them.

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Rabbi Dr. Steven Moss, Ph.D.

Rabbi Dr. Steven A Moss began serving B’nai Israel 1972 and retired in 2018, becoming our Rabbi emeritus. He spends much of the year in Florida where he serves as a chaplain for the local police department. His dedication, enthusiasm and community involvement had a major influence on the growth and development of our congregation. Rabbi Moss is a community leader in the truest sense of the term.

He is a former chair of the Suffolk County Human Rights Commission and was also co-chair of the Suffolk County Inter-Faith Anti-Bias Task Force and chair of the 

On this week’s episode of the Seekers of Meaning TV Show and Podcast, Rabbi Stephen Fuchs, rabbi at Bat Yam Temple of the Islands in Sanibel Island, Florida, discusses his experience guiding the congregation’s response to the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, which devastated the island community in October 2022. Rabbi Fuchs, who is a past president of the World Union for Progressive Judaism, also discusses his new book, 75 and Me: Glimpsing a Half Century Through Rabbinic Eyes.

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Rabbi Stephen Fuchs

Rabbi Stephen Lewis Fuchs was born in East Orange, New Jersey on March 16, 1946. Upon graduating from East Orange High School, he matriculated at and graduated from Hamilton College in Clinton, New York. After five more years and four summers of full-time study, he was ordained as a Rabbi at Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati, Ohio where he earned his MA in Hebrew Letters and a graduate certificate in Jewish Communal Service from the Hebrew Union College branch in Los Angeles, CA.

Rabbi Stephen Fuchs and Victoria Steinberg Fuchs, a now-retired elementary school teacher, married on June 9, 1974 in San Francisco, CA. They currently reside in Sanibel Island, FL where Rabbi Fuchs is the spiritual leader at Bat Yam Temple of the Islands. They have three children and five grandchildren.

​While studying at Hamilton and at HUC, Rabbi Fuchs worked as a teaching tennis pro at Spring Garden CC in Florham Park, NJ and at the famed Concord Hotel in the Catskills Mountains.

“I’ve learned more about people through teaching and dealingwith them during those five summers than I did in all the years I’d studied in college and graduate school.”

​In 1992, Rabbi Fuchs earned a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) degree in biblical interpretation from