Rabbi On The Sidelines

Steve Rosenberg, author of "Make Bold Things Happen," and chairman of the Philadelphia Jewish Sports Hall of Fame speaks with Rabbi Sherman about how the lessons of winning and losing in the world of sports can translate to success in life. How do you get to know your neighbors by playing sports with them? Who do you meet that will connect you to the next opportunitiy in your life?

Elissa Sagoskin, who grew up in Philadelphia, PA, was always involved with sports as a child, attending Barrack Academy. Her love of sports took her to University of Maryland, where she played intramural basketball. After making aliyah, she met the sport of flag football, where she has been a representative of the State of Israel on and off the field. What lessons has she learned from sports and from life? What role can sports play in bringing people together?

Shaun Tomson, 1977 world champion surfer, and author of The Surfer And The Sage, joins Rabbi Sherman to learn about the meaning of "riding a wave." how do we paddle back out after wiping out? How do we find purpose over fear? How do we write our "CODE," to live a meaningful life? learn the secrets of the sea.

Andy Hill, UCLA basketball player in 1970-1972, under the legend, Coach John Wooden, joins Rabbi Sherman to speak about the lessons he learned from Coach Wooden and his pyramid of success. Decades later, Andy Hill returns to Coach Wooden to thank him for the lessons that led him through challenge and success.

Meredith Shiner, accomplished journalist and communications expert speaks with Rabbi Erez Sherman about her newly released podcast, hosted by Tablet, The Franchise: Jews, Sports, and America. What story can sports tell about the role that Jews play in the history of America. What does Sandy Koufax represent and who are the new models that we look towards today?

Jay Bilas, ESPN College Basketball Analyst, speaks with Rabbi Sherman about his inspiring trip to Israel, accompanying the Auburn University Tigers and Coach Bruce Pearl to the land of Israel, to see the home of the Abrahamic faiths.

James Andrew Miller joins Rabbi Sherman to speak about the faith it takes to give someone a chance to dream big, make mistakes, and eventually succeed. James Andrew Miller is an investigative journalist, host of the podcast, Origins, and author of New York Times bestselling books.

Kevin Warren, Commissioner of The Big Ten Conference, and Adam Neumann, Chief of Staff of the Big Ten Conference, join Rabbi Erez Sherman to speak about their deep faith that led their journeys to intersect, how faith has led Commissioner Warren to create the greatest conference in college sports, and how we can keep our dreams alive if we allow our lives to be in God's hands.

Andre Drummond, of the Chicago Bulls, joins Rabbi Sherman to speak about the faith it takes to be successful and to stay successful in the NBA. How does the NBA platform provide an opportunity for athletes to make a greater difference in society? What does it take to be an NBA All-Star?

James Donaldson, 14 year NBA veteran, NBA All-Star, and author of "Standing Above The Crowd" and "Celebrating Your Gift of Life" shares in conversation with Rabbi Sherman about the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. From an NBA All-Star life to a life of suicidal thoughts and depression, his faith in himself, God and others kept him alive.