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Join us on our podcast as we explore the remarkable journey of Dr. Paul Thistle, a native of Toronto whose path in life led him to the heart of rural Zimbabwe. Hear about his pivotal role as chief of staff at small hospitals in Zimbabwe and his work with Ve'ahavta, a Jewish humanitarian organization in Canada. Dr. Thistle's story is one of dedication and compassion and amazing creativity. Through his tireless efforts, he has touched countless lives, offering medical care and hope to those in need. Discover how his journey unfolded, how he fell in love with Padrina, his Zimbabwean wife, and the impact he has made on the community he now calls home.

Join us on our podcast as we explore the remarkable journey of Dr. Paul Thistle, a native of Toronto whose path in life led him to the heart of rural Zimbabwe. Hear about his pivotal role as chief of staff at small hospitals in Zimbabwe and his work with Ve'ahavta, a Jewish humanitarian organization in Canada. Dr. Thistle's story is one of dedication and compassion and amazing creativity. Through his tireless efforts, he has touched countless lives, offering medical care and hope to those in need. Discover how his journey unfolded, how he fell in love with Padrina, his Zimbabwean wife, and the impact he has made on the community he now calls home.

Rabbi Gemara's interpretation of the Torah portion Beahaalotcha delves deeply into the complexities of human nature and spiritual striving. In this, the first of a series with Avrum Rosensweig on Torah studied through classic literature, Rabbi Gemara explains the Jewish people's lust for food in the desert, as opposed to their pursuit of spirituality and a stronger relationship with God. The Rabbi continues to explain food within Judaism through a classic story written by S.Y. Agnon, called 'A Simple Story'. The juxtaposition between the two - the parsha and the literature, is fascinating and serves to present the struggle of the Jewish people, and individuals, between holiness and spirituality and food and materialism. Enjoy. Please feel free to comment. Am Yisrael Chai. Proud to be a Jew!

In this enlightening episode of our podcast, I had the privilege of sitting down with Wakibi Benjamin, a dedicated volunteer within the Jewish community of Uganda. Through our conversation, Benjamin offered unique insights into the rich cultural heritage and resilience of this vibrant community, called the Abayudaya ('The People of Judah'). We delved into their history, traditions, prayers (hear him sing Adon Olam at 24:55), relationship with Israel and Diaspora Jewry, and the challenges they face today, shedding light on their journey of preserving and celebrating their Jewish identity in Uganda. Benjamin's passion and deep connection to his community provided listeners with a compelling narrative of faith, perseverance, and the power of cultural heritage in shaping identity and community life. Proud to be a Jew!




The Avrum Rosensweig Show: King of Questions
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In this enlightening episode of our podcast, I had the privilege of sitting down with Wakibi Benjamin, a dedicated volunteer within the Jewish community of Uganda. Through our conversation, Benjamin offered unique insights into the rich cultural heritage and resilience of this vibrant community, called the Abayudaya ('The People of Judah'). We delved into their history, traditions, prayers (hear him sing Adon Olam at 24:55), relationship with Israel and Diaspora Jewry, and the challenges they face today, shedding light on their journey of preserving and celebrating their Jewish identity in Uganda. Benjamin's passion and deep connection to his community provided listeners with a compelling narrative of faith, perseverance, and the power of cultural heritage in shaping identity and community life. Proud to be a Jew!

In this short, from my interview with Shabir Hussein, a citizen of Guyana, South America, he states that he is unaware of reasons for anti-Semitism and emphasizes how Jews are full of "love, love, lov