12 episodes
Listening to Understand Matana Jacobs
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- Religion & Spirituality
Welcome to 'Listening to Understand, where sensitive Jewish truth-seekers gather in a safe place for candid conversations on challenging topics. When we listen to truly understand - and not to respond - we can replace judgment with curiosity and open our hearts to every Jew, regardless of their personal choices.
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The Birth of the Legacy of a Fallen IDF Soldier: Beit Binyamin (Jen Airley)
Binyamin Airley, OB"M, was an IDF soldier who devoted his life to protect Israel and the citizen of Israel.
You can join his parent's efforts in continuing his legacy by helping to support a healing home for those suffered trauma and loss and for those who need healing after October 7th by clicking here: https://causematch.com/BeitBinyamin
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Challenging Harvard's Antisemitism (Shabbos Kestenbaum)
Shabbos Kestenbaum is a graduate student at Harvard University, researching the intersections between between public policy and contemporary Jewish life in the United States. Shabbos is the lead plaintiff against Harvard University alleging pervasive and systemic antisemitism. Shabbos appears regularly on CNN, Fox News, and The New York Times, and has testified in front of the United States Congress, among other forums, to advocate for the American Jewish community.
Currently, Shabbos is working with Congress to pass major pieces of legislation to combat antisemitism and discusses some of the battles being fought on behalf of Jewish students attending Harvard University.
Connect with Shabbos:
Instagram: @ShabbosKest
Twitter: @ShabbosK
Facebook: Shabbos Kestenbaum
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From Missions in Gaza to Celebrating the Good Moments in Life (Arky Staiman)
Arky Staiman is a solider in the IDF, tour guide in Israel, husband, father and an independent social media voice of optimism from the battlefield. His talent lay in the healing power of storytelling and connection with the land of Israel and discusses his role in the army, where he works in a specially trained unit, to retrieve soldiers fallen behind enemy lines.
His message is clear and powerful and he has personally and independently undertaken to promote empathy, spiritual growth, understanding and permission to celebrate what is working during challenging times while holding space through personal narratives and what he believes our mission as jews should be.
Arky shares personal events that transpired on October 7th that impacted him and what is next for him and his family.
Connect with Arky:
Email: arkystaiman@gmail.com
Website: https://israelwitharky.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/israelwitharky/
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From Crisis to Community: The Backstory of an IDF Soldier's Wife Giving Strength & Support (Avigail Staiman)
Avigail Staiman is a warrior, whose journey is intricately woven with the unwavering support and love of her husband, Arky. Arky's impactful video gained viral attention during the intense conflict in Gaza and garnered support and concern from individuals spanning decades of connections, including long-lost friends and acquaintances. This unexpected surge of outreach served as a testament to the power of Arky's message and the resonance it had with people from all walks of life. The video not only showcased Arky's courage and resilience but it clearly resonated with people from all walks of life. Despite the past and future challenges for them both, Avigail shares their combined resilience and unity and shares her message of hope and perseverance to others facing challenges.
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Email: Avigail.Staiman@gmail.com
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The History and Modern Dilemma of Exempting Charedim from Tzahal
JJ Kimche, a PhD candidate at Harvard University, has been involved in studying and teaching Jewish ideas and has taught Western and Jewish ideas at Harvard, Brandeis, MIT, Gratz College and other institutions.
His writings and articles have been published in the Wall Street Journal, First Things, and City Journal and other publications and is the editor of his first academic book, Letters on Kabbalah, due to soon be published. He is the host of, and may be found conversing with other scholars, on, the Podcast of Jewish Ideas.
JJ delves into the sensitive topic of Charedim joining or being exempt from Tzahal Military service and explores the perspective from the Charedi viewpoint and sheds light on untold stories of Charedi soldiers. The tensions between tradition and modernity are real, gritty and complex and the personal and communal implications of military involvement more so. The nuances and consequences of this topic affect identity, duty, and the evolving landscape of Charedi life and offer us a rare glimpse into a deeply personal, heated and heavily debated aspect of Israeli society.
Connect with JJ:
Email: jkimche@g.harvard.edu
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Implementing Change in the Agunah Crisis (Kayla Haber-Goldstein)
Kayla Haber-Goldstein addresses the issue of Agunot, women trapped in marriages due to their husbands' refusal to grant a Get (Jewish divorce). Kayla organized an Asifa, a gathering of Rabbonim, to educate them on the complexities of get refusal and encourage them to take action within their communities. She is pioneering a movement to emphasize the critical importance of this issue with Rabbis to understand the severity of the issue, steps that can be taken and providing guidance to couples navigating divorce to prevent escalation and potential get refusal.
Kayla underscores the need for compassion and understanding towards Rabbis and acknowledged the challenging nature of their roles and the pressures they face in serving their communities. By raising awareness and educating Rabbis, progress can be made towards resolving the Agunah crisis
Kayla and her husband Rabbi Shmuel Goldstein, currently serve as the Associate Rabbi and Rebbetzin in Congregation Beth Tefillah in Paramus NJ. Together with their two children they run an open home at which anyone who needs a Shabbat, a dinner or a listening ear is welcome. Besides for speaking engagements and events that Questioning The Answers put on, Kayla has recently become involved in the Agunah crisis.
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Website: https://kaylahaber.wixsite.com/questioningtheanswer
Instagram @questioningtheanswers
email: kaylahaber@gmail.com
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