Sinai Indaba Podcast

Professor of Psychology at Yeshiva University, Dr David Pelcovitz is a world expert on marriage, parenting, children and adolescent behaviour. Ordained Rabbi, Pelcovitz intertwines his psychological expertise with Torah insights, exploring topics including how to keep your marriage strong, trauma and loss and children of divorce, and how these relate to Jewish values. In addition to holding prestigious positions as director of psychology at New York School of Medicine, he has also authored books such as Balanced Parenting: Love and Limits in Raising Children (which he co-authored with his father) and Breaking the Silence, a book on child abuse in the Jewish community.

Leading thinker on Jewish spirituality and mysticism, Rabbi David Aaron is a best-selling author and compelling speaker. His books, including The Secret Life of G-d, Inviting G-d In and Love is my Religion, have attracted substantial media attention, from Larry King Live to E! Entertainment, and he has been praised by the likes of Kirk Douglas, Israeli Heads of State and Dr Deepak Chopra. He is the Rosh Yeshiva of Orayta in Jerusalem and is the Founder of Isralight International, with programs throughout Israel and North America.

Rabbi Berel Wein is an eminent historian, a distinguished rabbi and a captivating storyteller. With his unique grasp of over 3,000 years of Jewish history, Rabbi Wein has written 10 books, directed a number of films and recorded over 1,000 lectures. All of his books, which include Triumph of Survival and The Story of the Jews in the Twentieth Century, have received popular and critical acclaim. His documentary, The Miracle of Israel, received a 5-star review from the Jerusalem Post and his film on the life of the Rambam has impacted Jewish school curriculums the world over. Rabbi Wein is the founder and director of the Destiny Foundation, an educational media foundation dedicated to bringing Jewish history to life in an exciting and interactive way.

An eminent rosh yeshiva, prolific author and one of the most sought after speakers in the Jewish world, Rabbi Yissocher Frand is renowned for his blend of Torah scholarship, humour, eloquence, passion and sensitivity. As a rosh yeshiva of the prestigious Ner Israel yeshiva in Baltimore, Rabbi Frand is regarded as an expert in halachah and Torah philosophy. With his unique ability to convey profound Torah teachings in a clear, practical and inspiring way, Rabbi Frand has published seven books and serves as a keynote speaker at conferences and events around the world.

Dubbed a "superstar" by the New York Times, world-renowned counselor and philosopher on emotional wellbeing, self-help and spirituality, Rabbi Manis Friedman has attracted international acclaim with his book, Doesn't Anyone Blush Anymore: Reclaiming Intimacy, Modesty and Sexuality in a Permissive Age. Bob Dylan described the book, which is currently in its fourth printing, as a must read, saying that "anyone who is either married or thinking of getting married would do well to read Friedman's book." Rabbi Friedman is the Founder of the first ever women's yeshiva and hosts his own critically acclaimed cable television series, Torah Forum with Manis Friedman.

Author and motivational speaker on women's issues, Lori Palatnik, appears weekly on her own video blog, Lori Almost Live, viewed by 50,000 people every month, addressing a wide range of topics including marriage, afterlife and the soul. Lori lectures on five continents, illuminating traditional practices and lifestyles for our contemporary world.

A professor of English literature, with degrees from Oxford and Columbia, William Kolbrener is the author of the highly acclaimed book, Open Minded Torah. Combining his academic scholarship with Torah insights gained from many years of yeshiva study, Professor Kolbrener addresses basic life issues such as truth, creativity and happiness. Professor Kolbrener's work has been recognized by the Woodrow Wilson Foundation, the Einstein Forum and the Israel Science Foundation. He has published Milton's Warring Angels, he is a contributor to major scholarly journals and he is a regular columnist for The Washington Post.

Renowned screenwriter of some of Hollywood's biggest hits, including Shrek 2, The Smurfs and the Rugrats Movie, David shares the story of his own religious journey, his discovery of Judaism and his life as a Torah Jew in Hollywood. Emmy and Academy Award nominated, he weaves his story together through an inspiring and intriguing presentation, helping wandering Jews find purpose and reconnecting established Jews with the joy and inspiration of living the Torah. Born a Jew, with a natural love of show business, Weiss's spiritual exploration led him first to Christianity, then to Hollywood and eventually to Dublin, Ireland, where he started down the path of discovering the beauty and truth of his own ancient heritage. Weiss's other TV credits include the hit CBS series Cybill and Nickelodeon's Roundhouse. Weiss has served two terms as vice-president of the Writer's Guild of America, and now travels around the world speaking about his experiences, and how to find meaning in today's competitive world.

An eminent rosh yeshiva, prolific author and one of the most sought after speakers in the Jewish world, Rabbi Yissocher Frand is renowned for his blend of Torah scholarship, humour, eloquence, passion and sensitivity. As a rosh yeshiva of the prestigious Ner Israel yeshiva in Baltimore, Rabbi Frand is regarded as an expert in halachah and Torah philosophy. With his unique ability to convey profound Torah teachings in a clear, practical and inspiring way, Rabbi Frand has published seven books and serves as a keynote speaker at conferences and events around the world.

Harvard graduate, Rabbi Kelemen is a world expert on comparative religion, addressing the historical and philosophical proofs on the existence of G-d and the authenticity of the Torah, based on his books Permission to Believe and Permission to Receive. Kelemen's areas of expertise are diverse, extending to the fields of relationships, as seen in his widely acclaimed book on parenting To Kindle a Soul. His lectures and writings are testament to his impressive academic background and eclectic life experiences, from Middle East researcher, to skiing instructor and radio anchor-man. As a lecturer at Neve Yerushalayim, Rabbi Kelemen taught over 8,000 students and he continues to lecture to university students on the campuses around the world, including Oxford, Yale and Harvard.