Noam Weissman

How should we really be talking about Israel - in the classroom, or anywhere else? This week, Uri speaks to Dr. Noam Weissman, Executive Vice President of OpenDor Media, where he spearheads the educational vision and leads content creation across all divisions. Noam heads a team of content creators and educators for the Unpacked brand which reaches millions of young Jews each year with articles, videos and social media content. He is also the host of the popular Unpacked podcasts “Unpacking Israeli History” and “The Power Of” as well as the host of the YouTube channel, Today Unpacked.For more, see:https://jewishunpacked.com/deir-yassin-the-battle-for-truth/https://jewishunpacked.com/the-altalena-israels-almost-civil-war/https://jewishunpacked.com/the-kastner-trial-why-a-jew-who-saved-many-was-put-on-trial-for-working-with-the-nazis/https://jewishunpacked.com/kfar-qassem-a-wound-that-still-bleeds/

How should we really be talking about Israel - in the classroom, or anywhere else? This week, Uri speaks to Dr. Noam Weissman, Executive Vice President of OpenDor Media, where he spearheads the educational vision and leads content creation across all divisions. Noam heads a team of content creators and educators for the Unpacked brand which reaches millions of young Jews each year with articles, videos and social media content. He is also the host of the popular Unpacked podcasts “<a href="https://jewishunpacked.com/podcast-series/unpacking-israeli-history/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unpacking Israeli History</a>” and “<a href="https://jewishunpacked.com/podcast-series/the-power-of/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Power Of</a>” as well as the host of the YouTube channel, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@todayunpacked" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Today Unpacked</a>.For more, see: <a href="https://jewishunpacked.com/deir-yassin-the-battle-for-truth/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jewishunpacked.com/deir-yassin-the-battle-for-truth/</a> <a href="https://jewishunpacked.com/the-altalena-israels-almost-civil-war/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jewishunpacked.com/the-altalena-israels-almost-civil-war/</a> <a href="https://jewishunpacked.com/the-kastner-trial-why-a-jew-who-saved-many-was-put-on-trial-for-working-with-the-nazis/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jewishunpacked.com/the-kastner-trial-why-a-jew-who-saved-many-was-put-on-trial-for-working-with-the-nazis/</a> <a href="https://jewishunpacked.com/kfar-qassem-a-wound-that-still-bleeds/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jewishunpacked.com/kfar-qassem-a-wound-that-still-bleeds/</a>

187. Rethinking Israel Education With Dr. Noam Weissman

NY Times - the gift that keeps giving. Last week, you may have read: “For Strictly Observant Jews in Brooklyn, the Sabbath Expands," an article that highlights the new, expansive eruv covering most of Brooklyn. Within hours, there were hundreds of comments on the article, many of which were disparaging and mocking towards Orthodox and Chasidic Jews. This week, Uri and Rivky break down the article and comments, but they also go further - are loopholes a bad thing? And just as importantly, what do ritualistic mitzvot mean to us, as observant Jews?https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/16/nyregion/brooklyn-observant-jews.html

NY Times - the gift that keeps giving. Last week, you may have read: “For Strictly Observant Jews in Brooklyn, the Sabbath Expands," an article that highlights the new, expansive eruv covering most of Brooklyn. Within hours, there were hundreds of comments on the article, many of which were disparaging and mocking towards Orthodox and Chasidic Jews. This week, Uri and Rivky break down the article and comments, but they also go further - are loopholes a bad thing? And just as importantly, what do ritualistic mitzvot mean to us, as observant Jews? <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/16/nyregion/brooklyn-observant-jews.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/16/nyregion/brooklyn-observant-jews.html</a>

186. Why Do Some People Hate Eruvs?

The new Netflix movie “You People” is a romantic comedy centering around Ezra Cohen, a white Jew, who falls in love with Amira, a black Muslim. Very much in the style of My Big Fat Greek Wedding, or Fiddler on the Roof, there are culture clashes and tension, much of which stems from Amira’s dad, played by Eddie Murphy, and Ezra’s mom, played by Julia Louis Dryfus.The movie touches on a lot of hot button issues that are very much in the news (or, "the culture"), and much negative feedback in the Jewish community centers around particular lines on scenes. This week, Uri and Rivky ask,  what were the filmmakers trying to achieve with this film, what does this say about American culture and society, and what does it say about the state of Jews in America?

The new Netflix movie “You People” is a romantic comedy centering around Ezra Cohen, a white Jew, who falls in love with Amira, a black Muslim. Very much in the style of My Big Fat Greek Wedding, or Fiddler on the Roof, there are culture clashes and tension, much of which stems from Amira’s dad, played by Eddie Murphy, and Ezra’s mom, played by Julia Louis Dryfus.The movie touches on a lot of hot button issues that are very much in the news (or, "the culture"), and much negative feedback in the Jewish community centers around particular lines on scenes. This week, Uri and Rivky ask,  what were the filmmakers trying to achieve with this film, what does this say about American culture and society, and what does it say about the state of Jews in America?

185. What Do You Mean, You People?? (The Movie)

Aliza Abrams Konig

This week Uri is joined by Aliza Abrams Konig.  They start by reminiscing about Aliza's previous appearance on Talking Tachlis, and they touch on a number of hot button issues including lab grown meat, the Netflix movie You People, and Joe Rogan's recent antisemitic comments.  They then spend most of the conversation discussing Aliza's experience having a child with a surrogate, including various issues relating to Jewish law, and common misconceptions.  This is a different podcast where Aliza goes into more detail about her experience.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/simultaneously-navigating-surrogacy-a-kidney/id1610003724?i=1000557506816

This week Uri is joined by Aliza Abrams Konig.  They start by reminiscing about Aliza's previous appearance on Talking Tachlis, and they touch on a number of hot button issues including lab grown meat, the Netflix movie You People, and Joe Rogan's recent antisemitic comments.  They then spend most of the conversation discussing Aliza's experience having a child with a surrogate, including various issues relating to Jewish law, and common misconceptions.   This is a different podcast where Aliza goes into more detail about her experience. <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/simultaneously-navigating-surrogacy-a-kidney/id1610003724?i=1000557506816" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/simultaneously-navigating-surrogacy-a-kidney/id1610003724?i=1000557506816</a>

184. My Surrogacy Journey with Aliza Abrams Konig

Shlomo Zuckier

Last week, Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Zuckier released a thoughtful, interesting piece about a new vision he entitled Ethical Orthodoxy. In this episode, Uri and Rivky sit down with Shlomo to ask him about this manifesto. They ask what its impetus was, what failures he sees in the religious world, and the practical ways he would want to build an Orthodox community around this worldview.Read more here:Ethical Orthodoxy: A Manifesto: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0fjD6QnfLBJDtzLzCc3UkTGKm4k5uVYFkJmtS9xC18PR1mMGrpsSwxH1wwJ4DgEuxl&amp;id=100005452486362Ben Shapiro - Modern Orthodoxy's Moral Failure - https://www.jewishpress.com/indepth/opinions/modern-orthodoxys-moral-failure/2022/12/12/Lookback window: https://hareiani.com/tag/lookback-window/

Last week, Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Zuckier released a thoughtful, interesting piece about a new vision he entitled Ethical Orthodoxy. In this episode, Uri and Rivky sit down with Shlomo to ask him about this manifesto. They ask what its impetus was, what failures he sees in the religious world, and the practical ways he would want to build an Orthodox community around this worldview. Read more here: Ethical Orthodoxy: A Manifesto: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0fjD6QnfLBJDtzLzCc3UkTGKm4k5uVYFkJmtS9xC18PR1mMGrpsSwxH1wwJ4DgEuxl&amp;id=100005452486362" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0fjD6QnfLBJDtzLzCc3UkTGKm4k5uVYFkJmtS9xC18PR1mMGrpsSwxH1wwJ4DgEuxl&amp;id=100005452486362</a> Ben Shapiro - Modern Orthodoxy's Moral Failure - <a href="https://www.jewishpress.com/indepth/opinions/modern-orthodoxys-moral-failure/2022/12/12/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.jewishpress.com/indepth/opinions/modern-orthodoxys-moral-failure/2022/12/12/</a> Lookback window: <a href="https://hareiani.com/tag/lookback-window/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://hareiani.com/tag/lookback-window/</a>

183. Ethical Orthodoxy: A Manifesto with Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Zuckier

Wow, the NY Times sure has been publishing a lot of recent articles about Orthodox Jews. Uri and Rivky ask, what's that about? And what does it have to do with identity, journalism, and Elon Musk's Twitter takeover?Recent NY Times piece about Chasidic schools: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/29/nyregion/hasidic-orthodox-jewish-special-education.htmlNY Times about Yeshiva University:https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/11/nyregion/yeshiva-university-lgbtq-club.html Astral Codex Ten: https://astralcodexten.substack.com/p/the-media-very-rarely-lies

Wow, the NY Times sure has been publishing a lot of recent articles about Orthodox Jews. Uri and Rivky ask, what's that about? And what does it have to do with identity, journalism, and Elon Musk's Twitter takeover? Recent NY Times piece about Chasidic schools: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/29/nyregion/hasidic-orthodox-jewish-special-education.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/29/nyregion/hasidic-orthodox-jewish-special-education.html</a> NY Times about Yeshiva University: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/11/nyregion/yeshiva-university-lgbtq-club.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/11/nyregion/yeshiva-university-lgbtq-club.html</a> Astral Codex Ten: <a href="https://astralcodexten.substack.com/p/the-media-very-rarely-lies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://astralcodexten.substack.com/p/the-media-very-rarely-lies</a>

182. Does The New York Times Hate Orthodox Jews?

THE OFFERING opens in theater and on demand starting this Friday, January 13th. Watch the trailer @ https://youtu.be/oMc-iybcRdcUri discusses the film and some of its Jewish themes with one of the stars of the film Emily Wiseman, director Oliver Park, Writer/Producer Hank Hoffman, and Producer/Story Developer Yoni Yunger.

THE OFFERING opens in theater and on demand starting this Friday, January 13th. Watch the trailer @ <a href="https://youtu.be/oMc-iybcRdc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/oMc-iybcRdc</a> Uri discusses the film and some of its Jewish themes with one of the stars of the film Emily Wiseman, director Oliver Park, Writer/Producer Hank Hoffman, and Producer/Story Developer Yoni Yunger.

181. A Conversation with the Creators of Jewish Horror Film "The Offering"

George Santos

George Santos was elected to the US Congress in New York’s 3rd District, representing parts of Long Island and a small part of Queens, and is to be sworn into office today, on January 3rd 2023. In mid-December, the NYT exposed Santos’s lies, including: false degrees from NYU and Baruch, non-existent work stints at Citi Group and Goldman Sacks, a fake charity, financial crimes. But most interesting to us, he also falsely claimed to be Jewish, and that his grandparents fled the Holocaust. This week, Uri and Rivky discuss, is Santos different than other politicians? Is the fact that his lies are worse mean that he can’t be trusted in this position of power? Are his lies, including his Jewish identity, offensive? And what does his claim to Jewish ancestry says about the place and perception of Jews in America today?

George Santos was elected to the US Congress in New York’s 3rd District, representing parts of Long Island and a small part of Queens, and is to be sworn into office today, on January 3rd 2023. In mid-December, the NYT exposed Santos’s lies, including: false degrees from NYU and Baruch, non-existent work stints at Citi Group and Goldman Sacks, a fake charity, financial crimes. But most interesting to us, he also falsely claimed to be Jewish, and that his grandparents fled the Holocaust. This week, Uri and Rivky discuss, is Santos different than other politicians? Is the fact that his lies are worse mean that he can’t be trusted in this position of power? Are his lies, including his Jewish identity, offensive? And what does his claim to Jewish ancestry says about the place and perception of Jews in America today?

180. George Santos and the Jews

Kanye. Kyrie. And...Dave Chappelle? Maybe? This week, Rivky and Uri talk about this “resurgence” of antisemitism and ask, what the heck is even happening? And what was with Chappelle’s monologue? Funny? Not funny? Cruel? Offensive? Funny and offensive? And...the three men involved here - Kanye, Kyrie, and Chappelle, are not only three famous entertainers, but three black entertainers. Does that mean anything? If so, what does it mean?   Chappelle's Monologue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_m-gO0HSCYk The movie Kyrie posted:  https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/kyrie-irving-antisemitism-non-apology-for-movie-17555214.php Meyers Leonard scandal:  https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2935262-heats-meyers-leonard-uses-anti-semitic-slur-during-call-of-duty-live-stream

Kanye. Kyrie. And...Dave Chappelle? Maybe? This week, Rivky and Uri talk about this “resurgence” of antisemitism and ask, what the heck is even happening? And what was with Chappelle’s monologue? Funny? Not funny? Cruel? Offensive? Funny and offensive? And...the three men involved here - Kanye, Kyrie, and Chappelle, are not only three famous entertainers, but three black entertainers. Does that mean anything? If so, what does it mean? Chappelle's Monologue: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_m-gO0HSCYk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_m-gO0HSCYk</a> The movie Kyrie posted: <a href="https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/kyrie-irving-antisemitism-non-apology-for-movie-17555214.php" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/kyrie-irving-antisemitism-non-apology-for-movie-17555214.php</a> Meyers Leonard scandal: <a href="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2935262-heats-meyers-leonard-uses-anti-semitic-slur-during-call-of-duty-live-stream" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2935262-heats-meyers-leonard-uses-anti-semitic-slur-during-call-of-duty-live-stream</a>

179. Dave Chappelle: Friend or Foe?

This week, Uri and Rivky dive into the Supreme Court affirmation action cases being brought, in particular, on behalf of Asian students, who claim that in an attempt to help black American students, Asian American students are being discriminated against, and not given spots in these colleges that are instead going to the recipients of affirmative action. Some have compared these to the famous quotas that many Ivy League colleges had for Jews in the early to mid 20th century. They ask, how do we feel about affirmative action - as people, as Americans, and as Jews?

This week, Uri and Rivky dive into the Supreme Court affirmation action cases being brought, in particular, on behalf of Asian students, who claim that in an attempt to help black American students, Asian American students are being discriminated against, and not given spots in these colleges that are instead going to the recipients of affirmative action. Some have compared these to the famous quotas that many Ivy League colleges had for Jews in the early to mid 20th century. They ask, how do we feel about affirmative action - as people, as Americans, and as Jews?

178. Solving Discrimination...With Discrimination?

Join us as we discuss the most pressing and interesting issues of the day, relating to Jewish life, and life in general.

Rivky and Uri have a great dynamic, and their debates are thought-provoking.

Excellent podcast

Love the topics discussed and the different perspectives of rivky and uri

Great content

Talking Tachlis Podcast

This week, Uri and Rivky discuss Avi Shafran's opinion piece: “A Safer Space For Women In Orthodox Judaism’s Rules For Sex.” Shafran argues that the secular world might do better with adopting some of Orthodox Judaism's rules for modesty - and that maybe they would protect women, especially in the age of #metoo. They ask, is it true? Does Orthodoxy has a safer, more respectful approach to women than the secular world? Relevant links: 1. Shafran: https://www.tabletmag.com/scroll/272690/a-safer-space-for-women-in-orthodox-judaism 2. Jankovits response: https://www.tabletmag.com/scroll/273000/no-rabbi-orthodox-women-are-not-safer 3. Shafran, redux: https://www.rabbiavishafran.com/a-safer-space-for-women-redux/

This week, Uri and Rivky discuss Avi Shafran's opinion piece: “A Safer Space For Women In Orthodox Judaism’s Rules For Sex.” Shafran argues that the secular world might do better with adopting some of Orthodox Judaism's rules for modesty - and that maybe they would protect women, especially in the age of #metoo. They ask, is it true? Does Orthodoxy has a safer, more respectful approach to women than the secular world? Relevant links: 1. Shafran: <a href="https://www.tabletmag.com/scroll/272690/a-safer-space-for-women-in-orthodox-judaism" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tabletmag.com/scroll/272690/a-safer-space-for-women-in-orthodox-judaism</a> 2. Jankovits response: <a href="https://www.tabletmag.com/scroll/273000/no-rabbi-orthodox-women-are-not-safer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tabletmag.com/scroll/273000/no-rabbi-orthodox-women-are-not-safer</a> 3. Shafran, redux: <a href="https://www.rabbiavishafran.com/a-safer-space-for-women-redux/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rabbiavishafran.com/a-safer-space-for-women-redux/</a>

43. Jewish Modesty For The Masses?

This week, Rivky and Uri did a quick run-through of recent topics - Ilhan Omar and her tweets; the tragic killing of Ori Ansbacher; and more. They then discuss reactions to last week, and what makes a good rabbi - transitioning nicely into the current rabbinic controversy, the RCBC's recent decision to oust Rabbi Nati Helfgot, Rabbi of Netivot Shalom, in Teaneck, NJ, over their female rabbinic intern, a current student in Yeshivat Maharat. We ask, is the RCBC wrong? What is the role of rabbinic organizations? How much flexibility should individual shuls, and rabbis, get? With, undoubtably, a very unnatural transition, they then launch straight into a discussion of JOFA's recent panel on the women's march and antisemitism and ask, after hearing the moderator and panelist, have our concerns been assuaged? Have we solved this problem once and for all??? Relevant links: Rabbi Helfgot and RCBC: https://www.jta.org/2019/02/08/united-states/in-nj-orthodox-rabbis-vote-to-bar-a-colleague-for-training-female-clergy https://www.jewishlinknj.com/editorials/29334-rcbc-draws-boundary-line-on-women-rabbis https://www.jewishlinknj.com/letters/29333-allow-each-rcbc-rabbi-to-reach-the-best-halachic-and-public-policy-decisions https://www.jewishlinknj.com/letters/29486-rcbc-hopes-rabbi-helfgot-will-remain-a-member-of-the-rcbc-community Women's March and Antisemitism Panel: https://www.facebook.com/events/357357555046121/

This week, Rivky and Uri did a quick run-through of recent topics - Ilhan Omar and her tweets; the tragic killing of Ori Ansbacher; and more. They then discuss reactions to last week, and what makes a good rabbi - transitioning nicely into the current rabbinic controversy, the RCBC's recent decision to oust Rabbi Nati Helfgot, Rabbi of Netivot Shalom, in Teaneck, NJ, over their female rabbinic intern, a current student in Yeshivat Maharat. We ask, is the RCBC wrong? What is the role of rabbinic organizations? How much flexibility should individual shuls, and rabbis, get? With, undoubtably, a very unnatural transition, they then launch straight into a discussion of JOFA's recent panel on the women's march and antisemitism and ask, after hearing the moderator and panelist, have our concerns been assuaged? Have we solved this problem once and for all??? Relevant links: Rabbi Helfgot and RCBC: <a href="https://www.jta.org/2019/02/08/united-states/in-nj-orthodox-rabbis-vote-to-bar-a-colleague-for-training-female-clergy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.jta.org/2019/02/08/united-states/in-nj-orthodox-rabbis-vote-to-bar-a-colleague-for-training-female-clergy</a> <a href="https://www.jewishlinknj.com/editorials/29334-rcbc-draws-boundary-line-on-women-rabbis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.jewishlinknj.com/editorials/29334-rcbc-draws-boundary-line-on-women-rabbis</a> <a href="https://www.jewishlinknj.com/letters/29333-allow-each-rcbc-rabbi-to-reach-the-best-halachic-and-public-policy-decisions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.jewishlinknj.com/letters/29333-allow-each-rcbc-rabbi-to-reach-the-best-halachic-and-public-policy-decisions</a> <a href="https://www.jewishlinknj.com/letters/29486-rcbc-hopes-rabbi-helfgot-will-remain-a-member-of-the-rcbc-community" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.jewishlinknj.com/letters/29486-rcbc-hopes-rabbi-helfgot-will-remain-a-member-of-the-rcbc-community</a> Women's March and Antisemitism Panel: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/357357555046121/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/events/357357555046121/</a>

57. Turmoil In Teaneck

This week, Uri and Rivky begin with feedback about the Rabbi Linzer interview and surmise that everyone's biggest shock was how traditional Rabbi Linzer is. (Some like that, and some hate that, go figure.) They then dive into the main topic for this week’s episode, Yeshiva University and the student march for LGBTQ representation, and the follow-up, the #PledgeNotToPledge campaign. They ask, how homophobic is YU? (What is homophobia, anyway?) If you strip down the five “goals” the organizers are asking for - what do you think is the focus? Is homophobia more common among the students, or among the university staff and rabbis? Does it matter? Relevant links: YU March, including pictures, videos, and their five demands: https://www.facebook.com/events/336023320677992/ #PledgeNotToPledge: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PledgeNotToPledge/ Deena Klein on Talking Tachlis: https://soundcloud.com/user-355770813/shes-here-shes-queer-shes-machmir Rachael Fried on Talking Tachlis: https://soundcloud.com/user-355770813/66-lgbtq-and-orthodox-paradox-or-possibility-with-special-guest-rachael-fried

This week, Uri and Rivky begin with feedback about the Rabbi Linzer interview and surmise that everyone's biggest shock was how traditional Rabbi Linzer is. (Some like that, and some hate that, go figure.) They then dive into the main topic for this week’s episode, Yeshiva University and the student march for LGBTQ representation, and the follow-up, the #PledgeNotToPledge campaign. They ask, how homophobic is YU? (What is homophobia, anyway?) If you strip down the five “goals” the organizers are asking for - what do you think is the focus? Is homophobia more common among the students, or among the university staff and rabbis? Does it matter? Relevant links: YU March, including pictures, videos, and their five demands: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/336023320677992/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/events/336023320677992/</a> #PledgeNotToPledge: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/PledgeNotToPledge/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/PledgeNotToPledge/</a> Deena Klein on Talking Tachlis: <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-355770813/shes-here-shes-queer-shes-machmir" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/user-355770813/shes-here-shes-queer-shes-machmir</a> Rachael Fried on Talking Tachlis: <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-355770813/66-lgbtq-and-orthodox-paradox-or-possibility-with-special-guest-rachael-fried" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/user-355770813/66-lgbtq-and-orthodox-paradox-or-possibility-with-special-guest-rachael-fried</a>

83. LGBTQ and YU

Nimrod Reitman

Avital Ronell

This week, Uri tells Rivky about his new favorite movie: 93Queen. Then they dive into the insane story of Professor Avital Ronell and the sexual harassment investigation brought against her by her former graduate student, Nimrod Reitman. The story is made even more upsetting by a letter signed by dozens of leading intellectuals and academics, supporting Dr. Ronell. Rivky and Uri ask, what should we focus on??? Are their identities - queer, Israeli, academic - important? What does this “reverse” #MeToo moment teach us about power? How much does identity politics play a role? Read all about it here: 1. NY Times broke the story: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/13/nyregion/sexual-harassment-nyu-female-professor.html 2. Professor Zizek explains why he signed the letter: https://thephilosophicalsalon.com/why-did-i-sign-the-letter-in-support-of-avital-ronell/ 3. Jezebel: https://jezebel.com/what-are-we-to-make-of-the-case-of-scholar-avital-ronel-1828366966 4. Splinter News on sexual harassment in the academy: https://splinternews.com/in-academia-professors-coming-onto-you-is-on-the-sylla-1826669829 5. Salon fills out the profile, and delves into Ronell’s background (and it gets very weird): https://www.salon.com/2018/08/18/when-a-woman-is-accused-of-sexual-misconduct-the-strange-case-of-avital-ronell/ 6. Judith Butler’s apology: https://www.chronicle.com/blogs/letters/judith-butler-explains-letter-in-support-of-avital-ronell/ 7. Judith Butler on Hamas/Hezbollah: https://radicalarchives.org/2010/03/28/jbutler-on-hamas-hezbollah-israel-lobby/, https://thecharnelhouse.org/judith-butlers-infamous-2006-remarks-considering-hamas-and-hezbollah-as-progressive-forces-of-a-global-left/ https://mondoweiss.net/2012/08/judith-butler-responds-to-attack-i-affirm-a-judaism-that-is-not-associated-with-state-violence/

This week, Uri tells Rivky about his new favorite movie: 93Queen. Then they dive into the insane story of Professor Avital Ronell and the sexual harassment investigation brought against her by her former graduate student, Nimrod Reitman. The story is made even more upsetting by a letter signed by dozens of leading intellectuals and academics, supporting Dr. Ronell. Rivky and Uri ask, what should we focus on??? Are their identities - queer, Israeli, academic - important? What does this “reverse” #MeToo moment teach us about power? How much does identity politics play a role? Read all about it here: 1. NY Times broke the story: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/13/nyregion/sexual-harassment-nyu-female-professor.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/13/nyregion/sexual-harassment-nyu-female-professor.html</a> 2. Professor Zizek explains why he signed the letter: <a href="https://thephilosophicalsalon.com/why-did-i-sign-the-letter-in-support-of-avital-ronell/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thephilosophicalsalon.com/why-did-i-sign-the-letter-in-support-of-avital-ronell/</a> 3. Jezebel: <a href="https://jezebel.com/what-are-we-to-make-of-the-case-of-scholar-avital-ronel-1828366966" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jezebel.com/what-are-we-to-make-of-the-case-of-scholar-avital-ronel-1828366966</a> 4. Splinter News on sexual harassment in the academy: <a href="https://splinternews.com/in-academia-professors-coming-onto-you-is-on-the-sylla-1826669829" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://splinternews.com/in-academia-professors-coming-onto-you-is-on-the-sylla-1826669829</a> 5. Salon fills out the profile, and delves into Ronell’s background (and it gets very weird): <a href="https://www.salon.com/2018/08/18/when-a-woman-is-accused-of-sexual-misconduct-the-strange-case-of-avital-ronell/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.salon.com/2018/08/18/when-a-woman-is-accused-of-sexual-misconduct-the-strange-case-of-avital-ronell/</a> 6. Judith Butler’s apology: <a href="https://www.chronicle.com/blogs/letters/judith-butler-explains-letter-in-support-of-avital-ronell/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.chronicle.com/blogs/letters/judith-butler-explains-letter-in-support-of-avital-ronell/</a> 7. Judith Butler on Hamas/Hezbollah: <a href="https://radicalarchives.org/2010/03/28/jbutler-on-hamas-hezbollah-israel-lobby/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://radicalarchives.org/2010/03/28/jbutler-on-hamas-hezbollah-israel-lobby/</a>, <a href="https://thecharnelhouse.org/judith-butlers-infamous-2006-remarks-considering-hamas-and-hezbollah-as-progressive-forces-of-a-global-left/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thecharnelhouse.org/judith-butlers-infamous-2006-remarks-considering-hamas-and-hezbollah-as-progressive-forces-of-a-global-left/</a> <a href="https://mondoweiss.net/2012/08/judith-butler-responds-to-attack-i-affirm-a-judaism-that-is-not-associated-with-state-violence/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mondoweiss.net/2012/08/judith-butler-responds-to-attack-i-affirm-a-judaism-that-is-not-associated-with-state-violence/</a>

36. #HimToo? - Avital Ronell and Nimrod Reitman

Abbie Sophia

This week Uri has a conversation with the amazing Abbie Wasserman AKA Abbie Sophia. They discuss Abbie's unconventional background, the challenges of starting a business, proper social media etiquette, some surprising aspects of being a photographer in the Jewish community, and much more! There is also a cameo appearance from one of the youngest Tach-Heads out there. Music: Bonnie Raitt - Something To Talk About https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQLpRBDrhn8 Jackson Browne - Running On Empty https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WhDTS2AeLw

This week Uri has a conversation with the amazing Abbie Wasserman AKA Abbie Sophia. They discuss Abbie's unconventional background, the challenges of starting a business, proper social media etiquette, some surprising aspects of being a photographer in the Jewish community, and much more! There is also a cameo appearance from one of the youngest Tach-Heads out there. Music: Bonnie Raitt - Something To Talk About <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQLpRBDrhn8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQLpRBDrhn8</a> Jackson Browne - Running On Empty <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WhDTS2AeLw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WhDTS2AeLw</a>

50. A Look Behind The Lens with Abbie Sophia

This week, Uri and Rivky interview special guest Rabbi Daniel Atwood - yes, that Rabbi Daniel Atwood. Daniel talks about how the recent YCT brouhaha upended his life, changed the way he thought, and has affected him in the year since. They also discuss what the boundaries of Orthodoxy are (or should be), what it means to be an Orthodox leader, and how being gay impacts him as a rabbi.

102. Coming Out As A Gay Rabbi With Rabbi Daniel Atwood

Dov Linzer

This week, Uri and Rivky speak with Rabbi Dov Linzer, the President and Rosh HaYeshiva of Yeshivat Chovevei Torah, and a leader in the liberal Orthodox world. We’ve discussed Rabbi Linzer and YCT on the show many times, but sitting down with him is a whole other story! After discussing a little bit about his background, we dove into some important topics, such as: should biblical criticism be a part of Orthodox education? [What is out of bounds? Are there bounds?] What about Zionism, and a love for Israel? We also spoke about a classic TT topic, the role of a rabbi today, and asked, what makes YCT and liberal Orthodoxy unique from YU and Hadar, two institutions YCT is often compared to? Lastly, what are issues in the liberal Orthodox world, and can we turn to other Orthodox movements for guidance? Note: we made the conscious choice to not explicitly bring up the recent tension regarding Rabbi Dan Atwood and YCT, when YCT decided not to give Rabbi Atwood rabbinic ordination several weeks before his would-be graduation. For a discussion on that topic, see our episode, The Gay Orthodox Conundrum: https://soundcloud.com/user-355770813/64-the-gay-orthodox-conundrum Related links: Clip from The Frisco Kid (amazing movie!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXf2yK7ojBE Rabbis in spiritual crisis: https://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4406721,00.html The Rise of Social Orthodoxy: https://www.commentarymagazine.com/articles/the-rise-of-social-orthodoxy-a-personal-account/ Revelation Restored: https://www.amazon.com/Revelation-Restored-Critical-Responses-Traditions/dp/0813333474

This week, Uri and Rivky speak with Rabbi Dov Linzer, the President and Rosh HaYeshiva of Yeshivat Chovevei Torah, and a leader in the liberal Orthodox world. We’ve discussed Rabbi Linzer and YCT on the show many times, but sitting down with him is a whole other story! After discussing a little bit about his background, we dove into some important topics, such as: should biblical criticism be a part of Orthodox education? [What is out of bounds? Are there bounds?] What about Zionism, and a love for Israel? We also spoke about a classic TT topic, the role of a rabbi today, and asked, what makes YCT and liberal Orthodoxy unique from YU and Hadar, two institutions YCT is often compared to? Lastly, what are issues in the liberal Orthodox world, and can we turn to other Orthodox movements for guidance? Note: we made the conscious choice to not explicitly bring up the recent tension regarding Rabbi Dan Atwood and YCT, when YCT decided not to give Rabbi Atwood rabbinic ordination several weeks before his would-be graduation. For a discussion on that topic, see our episode, The Gay Orthodox Conundrum: <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-355770813/64-the-gay-orthodox-conundrum" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/user-355770813/64-the-gay-orthodox-conundrum</a> Related links: Clip from The Frisco Kid (amazing movie!): <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXf2yK7ojBE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXf2yK7ojBE</a> Rabbis in spiritual crisis: <a href="https://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4406721,00.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4406721,00.html</a> The Rise of Social Orthodoxy: <a href="https://www.commentarymagazine.com/articles/the-rise-of-social-orthodoxy-a-personal-account/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.commentarymagazine.com/articles/the-rise-of-social-orthodoxy-a-personal-account/</a> Revelation Restored: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Revelation-Restored-Critical-Responses-Traditions/dp/0813333474" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Revelation-Restored-Critical-Responses-Traditions/dp/0813333474</a>

82. Judaism, Modernity and Values: A Conversation With Rabbi Dov Linzer

This week, Rivky and Uri speak with Michael Berkowitz, founder of luxury outerwear brand Norwegian Wool. They discuss how Covid-19 has affected New Rochelle, how it has affected his business (much of which is based in Italy) and they touch on some broader takeaways from the crisis we've all been thrown into over the last few weeks. Links: Norwegian Wool: https://norwegian-wool.com/

This week, Rivky and Uri speak with Michael Berkowitz, founder of luxury outerwear brand Norwegian Wool. They discuss how Covid-19 has affected New Rochelle, how it has affected his business (much of which is based in Italy) and they touch on some broader takeaways from the crisis we've all been thrown into over the last few weeks. Links: Norwegian Wool: <a href="https://norwegian-wool.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://norwegian-wool.com/</a>

105. New Rochelle, Retail, And Covid-19: How One Business Owner Is Processing

This week Uri has a conversation with returning guest host Miki Friedmann. Miki wants to know- what's the deal with Rivky and Uri always starting every topic with a disclaimer about who they aren't? They take a short trip down memory lane, and then they discuss the trials and tribulations of living life with a kippah on one's head.

32. Who Aren't We Not?

Shoshanna Keats-Jaskoll

This week, Uri and Rivky welcome writer and activist Shoshanna Keats-Jaskoll, who believes that the attempt to erase women from Judaism is a scourge Orthodoxy must take seriously. Uri, Rivky, and Shoshanna discuss activism and feminism, and ask, is this really as big a deal as people think? How can you be frum and feminist? And what are the fundamental goals for this movement?

91.  "Secrets of Jewish Femininity" With Shoshanna Keats-Jaskoll

This week, Uri and Rivky have a special guest, Rabbi Dovid Bashevkin, unusual Orthodox Jewish educator and author of new book, Sin•a•gogue: Sin and Failure in Jewish Thought. They talk about what it means to fail and sin in today's world - how should we cope with both our own failure, as individuals, and with leadership and rabbinic failure, as a community? They also dive into the difficulties and failures of Jewish organization and rabbis and ask, what are the goals of Jewish education? Check out Dovid's book: https://www.amazon.com/Sinagogue-Failure-Thought-Perspectives-Post-Rabbinic/dp/1618117963 And you gotta follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DBashIdeas

This week, Uri and Rivky have a special guest, Rabbi Dovid Bashevkin, unusual Orthodox Jewish educator and author of new book, Sin•a•gogue: Sin and Failure in Jewish Thought. They talk about what it means to fail and sin in today's world - how should we cope with both our own failure, as individuals, and with leadership and rabbinic failure, as a community? They also dive into the difficulties and failures of Jewish organization and rabbis and ask, what are the goals of Jewish education? Check out Dovid's book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sinagogue-Failure-Thought-Perspectives-Post-Rabbinic/dp/1618117963" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Sinagogue-Failure-Thought-Perspectives-Post-Rabbinic/dp/1618117963</a> And you gotta follow him on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/DBashIdeas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/DBashIdeas</a>

67. A Discussion About Sin With Special Guest David Bashevkin

This week, Uri and Rivky have a special guest - friend of the show (and friend of the hosts), Rachael Fried, deputy executive director for JQY, Jewish Queer Youth, a nonprofit organization supporting and empowering LGBTQ youth in the Jewish community. They start by talking about Daniel and YCT. (For the last time, really! Well, probably not, let's be real.) Then they branch out, talking about what it looks like to be an LGBTQ member of the Modern Orthodox community and ask, will LGBTQ members of our community ever be fully accepted? What would that look like? How can marginalized groups be included? And honestly, what does/should it look like to be frum and gay in today's world? For listeners who want to learn more about JQY, check out JQYouth.org, or email info@jqyouth.org

This week, Uri and Rivky have a special guest - friend of the show (and friend of the hosts), Rachael Fried, deputy executive director for JQY, Jewish Queer Youth, a nonprofit organization supporting and empowering LGBTQ youth in the Jewish community. They start by talking about Daniel and YCT. (For the last time, really! Well, probably not, let's be real.) Then they branch out, talking about what it looks like to be an LGBTQ member of the Modern Orthodox community and ask, will LGBTQ members of our community ever be fully accepted? What would that look like? How can marginalized groups be included? And honestly, what does/should it look like to be frum and gay in today's world? For listeners who want to learn more about JQY, check out <a href="http://JQYouth.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JQYouth.org</a>, or email info@jqyouth.org

66. LGBTQ and Orthodox - Paradox or Possibility? With Special Guest Rachael Fried

Gary Rosenblatt

This week, Uri and Rivky spoke with Gary Rosenblatt. Before retiring several months ago, Gary had been the Editor In Chief at the Jewish Week for almost thirty years, and he now serves as Editor At Large. They spoke about the responsibilities of journalism, what “Jewish” journalism looks like, and how to filter bias and respond to criticism when reporting on your own community. Gary also reflects on the most important stories he wrote, and didn’t write, over his career in journalism. Between the Lines: Reflections on the American Jewish Experience -A Collection From 20 Years of Columns as the Editor of The Jewish Week: https://www.amazon.com/Between-Lines-Reflections-Experience-Collection/dp/0615917496 Gary Rosenblatt, "Stolen Innocence": https://www.bjpa.org/content/upload/bjpa/stol/Stolen%20Innocence%20-%20Gary%20Rosenblatt%20-%20Jewish%20Week%20-%20Sexual%20Abuse.pdf NY Times on Lanner article: https://www.nytimes.com/2000/07/10/business/media-paper-seen-as-villain-in-abuse-accusations-against-rabbi.html Yedidya Gorsetman and Gary Rosenblatt, "Has The ‘Tough Love’ Rebbe Gone Too Far?": https://jewishweek.timesofisrael.com/has-the-tough-love-rebbe-gone-too-far/

This week, Uri and Rivky spoke with Gary Rosenblatt. Before retiring several months ago, Gary had been the Editor In Chief at the Jewish Week for almost thirty years, and he now serves as Editor At Large. They spoke about the responsibilities of journalism, what “Jewish” journalism looks like, and how to filter bias and respond to criticism when reporting on your own community. Gary also reflects on the most important stories he wrote, and didn’t write, over his career in journalism. Between the Lines: Reflections on the American Jewish Experience -A Collection From 20 Years of Columns as the Editor of The Jewish Week: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Between-Lines-Reflections-Experience-Collection/dp/0615917496" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Between-Lines-Reflections-Experience-Collection/dp/0615917496</a> Gary Rosenblatt, "Stolen Innocence": <a href="https://www.bjpa.org/content/upload/bjpa/stol/Stolen%20Innocence%20-%20Gary%20Rosenblatt%20-%20Jewish%20Week%20-%20Sexual%20Abuse.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bjpa.org/content/upload/bjpa/stol/Stolen%20Innocence%20-%20Gary%20Rosenblatt%20-%20Jewish%20Week%20-%20Sexual%20Abuse.pdf</a> NY Times on Lanner article: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2000/07/10/business/media-paper-seen-as-villain-in-abuse-accusations-against-rabbi.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nytimes.com/2000/07/10/business/media-paper-seen-as-villain-in-abuse-accusations-against-rabbi.html</a> Yedidya Gorsetman and Gary Rosenblatt, "Has The ‘Tough Love’ Rebbe Gone Too Far?": <a href="https://jewishweek.timesofisrael.com/has-the-tough-love-rebbe-gone-too-far/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jewishweek.timesofisrael.com/has-the-tough-love-rebbe-gone-too-far/</a>

93. The Scoop on Jewish Journalism with Gary Rosenblatt

This week, Uri and Rivky look back on 5778 and the first year of Talking Tachlis. What were our most controversial topics? Which episodes got the most listens? Which episodes were our favorites? Talking Heads - Once In A Lifetime https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IsSpAOD6K8 Bob Dylan - Like A Rolling Stone https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwOfCgkyEj0

This week, Uri and Rivky look back on 5778 and the first year of Talking Tachlis. What were our most controversial topics? Which episodes got the most listens? Which episodes were our favorites? Talking Heads - Once In A Lifetime <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IsSpAOD6K8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IsSpAOD6K8</a> Bob Dylan - Like A Rolling Stone <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwOfCgkyEj0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwOfCgkyEj0</a>

39. 5779 Here We Come!

Rivky is back! This week Uri and Rivky start off by catching up on their adventures from the last couple of weeks. Then they get into Israel's new Nation-State bill. What is it? Is it good? Is it bad? Does it actually change anything? Catch up on everything below: The Nation-State Bill: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basic_Law:_Israel_as_the_Nation-State_of_the_Jewish_People The Atlantic (critique of the law): https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2018/07/israel-nation-state-law/565712/ The Forward (defense of the law): https://forward.com/opinion/406355/everything-youve-heard-about-israels-nation-state-bill-is-wrong/ Music: Come Back - Moshav Band - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvGmJ5W_uy4&amp;list=PLMDLWerIqLUutFdnYvLEAooH19CUv7qeY

Rivky is back! This week Uri and Rivky start off by catching up on their adventures from the last couple of weeks. Then they get into Israel's new Nation-State bill. What is it? Is it good? Is it bad? Does it actually change anything? Catch up on everything below: The Nation-State Bill: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basic_Law:_Israel_as_the_Nation-State_of_the_Jewish_People" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basic_Law:_Israel_as_the_Nation-State_of_the_Jewish_People</a> The Atlantic (critique of the law): <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2018/07/israel-nation-state-law/565712/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2018/07/israel-nation-state-law/565712/</a> The Forward (defense of the law): <a href="https://forward.com/opinion/406355/everything-youve-heard-about-israels-nation-state-bill-is-wrong/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://forward.com/opinion/406355/everything-youve-heard-about-israels-nation-state-bill-is-wrong/</a> Music: Come Back - Moshav Band - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvGmJ5W_uy4&amp;list=PLMDLWerIqLUutFdnYvLEAooH19CUv7qeY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvGmJ5W_uy4&amp;list=PLMDLWerIqLUutFdnYvLEAooH19CUv7qeY</a>

35. Nation State Of Mind

This week Uri is joined by another very special guest, the amazing Aliza Abrams-Konig! They start off with a discussion about the future of lab grown meat, which gets them into kosher certification and its boundaries, including this week's controversy surrounding comedian Leah Forster. They then talk about the recent controversy surrounding an anti-Semitic Instagram post from Lebron James. Finally, Aliza and Uri discuss their shared experiences on service learning trips, and conclude with a discussion about some of Aliza's recent personal challenges. Links: WSJ video about lab grown meat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjSe-0vSRMY 15 Kosher restaurants closed down last year: https://forward.com/food/416599/why-did-nyc-lose-15-kosher-restaurants-in-2018/?fbclid=IwAR0gI3IH4WCbocg_UW7_PNNytGpP_hswwv72g3pc0SVhQC10xyqpwg96XN4 Leah Forster allowed to perform: https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/ny-metro-jewish-lesbian-comic-20181231-story.html?fbclid=IwAR2ukVEnt_H0WCoNVJ6Ov99QdvkPrQyHWFaTSTdommaviSijexcOidNKnzc Lebron James Instagram controversy: https://www.jpost.com/OMG/Lebron-James-apologizes-for-antisemitic-Instagram-post-575254 Aliza's Layers Project: https://thelayersprojectmagazine.com/alizas-story-the-ultimate-gift/ Music: 21 Savage - ASMR (explicit lyrics) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiuQXje057M

This week Uri is joined by another very special guest, the amazing Aliza Abrams-Konig! They start off with a discussion about the future of lab grown meat, which gets them into kosher certification and its boundaries, including this week's controversy surrounding comedian Leah Forster. They then talk about the recent controversy surrounding an anti-Semitic Instagram post from Lebron James. Finally, Aliza and Uri discuss their shared experiences on service learning trips, and conclude with a discussion about some of Aliza's recent personal challenges. Links: WSJ video about lab grown meat: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjSe-0vSRMY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjSe-0vSRMY</a> 15 Kosher restaurants closed down last year: <a href="https://forward.com/food/416599/why-did-nyc-lose-15-kosher-restaurants-in-2018/?fbclid=IwAR0gI3IH4WCbocg_UW7_PNNytGpP_hswwv72g3pc0SVhQC10xyqpwg96XN4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://forward.com/food/416599/why-did-nyc-lose-15-kosher-restaurants-in-2018/?fbclid=IwAR0gI3IH4WCbocg_UW7_PNNytGpP_hswwv72g3pc0SVhQC10xyqpwg96XN4</a> Leah Forster allowed to perform: <a href="https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/ny-metro-jewish-lesbian-comic-20181231-story.html?fbclid=IwAR2ukVEnt_H0WCoNVJ6Ov99QdvkPrQyHWFaTSTdommaviSijexcOidNKnzc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/ny-metro-jewish-lesbian-comic-20181231-story.html?fbclid=IwAR2ukVEnt_H0WCoNVJ6Ov99QdvkPrQyHWFaTSTdommaviSijexcOidNKnzc</a> Lebron James Instagram controversy: <a href="https://www.jpost.com/OMG/Lebron-James-apologizes-for-antisemitic-Instagram-post-575254" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.jpost.com/OMG/Lebron-James-apologizes-for-antisemitic-Instagram-post-575254</a> Aliza's Layers Project: <a href="https://thelayersprojectmagazine.com/alizas-story-the-ultimate-gift/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thelayersprojectmagazine.com/alizas-story-the-ultimate-gift/</a> Music: 21 Savage - ASMR (explicit lyrics) <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiuQXje057M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiuQXje057M</a>

51. Is Everything Kosher?

This week, Uri and Rivky speak about the recent march against antisemitism, where over 10,000 marched from Lower Manhattan to Brooklyn to protest the recent antisemitic incidents. Many have mentioned the less-then-huge participation of Hasidic and Haredi groups. Uri and Rivky ask, when is it appropriate to focus on, or let go of, different factions within a larger community? How do we foster love, community, and unity when some groups reject others? See more here: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/05/nyregion/anti-semitism-solidarity-march-nyc.html https://jewishweek.timesofisrael.com/25000-people-march-against-anti-semitism-in-new-york-city/ AOC at the march: https://twitter.com/AOC/status/1213915349302882304

This week, Uri and Rivky speak about the recent march against antisemitism, where over 10,000 marched from Lower Manhattan to Brooklyn to protest the recent antisemitic incidents. Many have mentioned the less-then-huge participation of Hasidic and Haredi groups. Uri and Rivky ask, when is it appropriate to focus on, or let go of, different factions within a larger community? How do we foster love, community, and unity when some groups reject others? See more here: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/05/nyregion/anti-semitism-solidarity-march-nyc.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/05/nyregion/anti-semitism-solidarity-march-nyc.html</a> <a href="https://jewishweek.timesofisrael.com/25000-people-march-against-anti-semitism-in-new-york-city/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jewishweek.timesofisrael.com/25000-people-march-against-anti-semitism-in-new-york-city/</a> AOC at the march: <a href="https://twitter.com/AOC/status/1213915349302882304" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/AOC/status/1213915349302882304</a>

96. Was the Jewish Unity March Inclusive Enough?

Rivky and Uri were both in Israel last week, and they got to visit their favorite Israeli podcast- The Promised Podcast! Listen to the shout out they get from their podcasting idol, Noah Efron https://tlv1.fm/full-show/promised-podcast/2019/06/13/the-labor-savers-edition/ Since the Talking Tachlis crew were in Israel, they decided to hit the streets of Jerusalem and find out what real Israelis of all stripes think about America's president. What they hear may surprise you... Music: Hanan Ben Ari - Tutim https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfLHAJrNnsM Café Shahor Hazak - Rak Laalot https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vh1rDsKiTTg Moshe Peretz - Kos Shel Yayin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNtw_r0n8-I Eden Ben Zaken - Tazizu https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryHLrr4J1M4 Jerusalem Boys Choir - Super Trump https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFK6a4JBrWU

Rivky and Uri were both in Israel last week, and they got to visit their favorite Israeli podcast- The Promised Podcast! Listen to the shout out they get from their podcasting idol, Noah Efron <a href="https://tlv1.fm/full-show/promised-podcast/2019/06/13/the-labor-savers-edition/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tlv1.fm/full-show/promised-podcast/2019/06/13/the-labor-savers-edition/</a> Since the Talking Tachlis crew were in Israel, they decided to hit the streets of Jerusalem and find out what real Israelis of all stripes think about America's president. What they hear may surprise you... Music: Hanan Ben Ari - Tutim <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfLHAJrNnsM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfLHAJrNnsM</a> Café Shahor Hazak - Rak Laalot <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vh1rDsKiTTg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vh1rDsKiTTg</a> Moshe Peretz - Kos Shel Yayin <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNtw_r0n8-I" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNtw_r0n8-I</a> Eden Ben Zaken - Tazizu <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryHLrr4J1M4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryHLrr4J1M4</a> Jerusalem Boys Choir - Super Trump <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFK6a4JBrWU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFK6a4JBrWU</a>

71. What Do Israelis Have To Say?

This week, Uri finally tried the Impossible Burger! When we finish wishing Uri mazal tov, Rivky and Uri dive into the recent report from Ramaz about sexual abuse in the school. The report is thorough, and sad, and prompts us to ask - how do we feel about Ramaz, and the way they handled this situation? Should we have a gender bias when we consider abuse, and especially, abuse of children? What do we expect differently from our schools and institutions in the future? The Ramaz report: http://files.constantcontact.com/3b4ce217001/846bf29b-0cd5-4b37-b4c0-10908bebfa1e.pdf Legendary Orthodox Rabbi Aware Of Sexual Abuse Of Children, Report Says: https://forward.com/news/national/409376/legendary-orthodox-rabbi-aware-of-sexual-abuse-of-children-report-says

This week, Uri finally tried the Impossible Burger! When we finish wishing Uri mazal tov, Rivky and Uri dive into the recent report from Ramaz about sexual abuse in the school. The report is thorough, and sad, and prompts us to ask - how do we feel about Ramaz, and the way they handled this situation? Should we have a gender bias when we consider abuse, and especially, abuse of children? What do we expect differently from our schools and institutions in the future? The Ramaz report: <a href="http://files.constantcontact.com/3b4ce217001/846bf29b-0cd5-4b37-b4c0-10908bebfa1e.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://files.constantcontact.com/3b4ce217001/846bf29b-0cd5-4b37-b4c0-10908bebfa1e.pdf</a> Legendary Orthodox Rabbi Aware Of Sexual Abuse Of Children, Report Says: <a href="https://forward.com/news/national/409376/legendary-orthodox-rabbi-aware-of-sexual-abuse-of-children-report-says" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://forward.com/news/national/409376/legendary-orthodox-rabbi-aware-of-sexual-abuse-of-children-report-says</a>

38. Ramaz's Reckoning

Rivky and Uri are back! Talking Tachlis has finally returned after our long break for the holidays. This week, they talk about the only thing to discuss: Judge Brett Kavanaugh and Dr. Christine Blasey Ford. They ask - how can we possibly separate the people from the politics? Is there a war on men? And, in a more global, philosophical sense, when we're in an unprovable he said/she said argument about sexual misconduct - who do we believe?

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