Fleshing It Out Levi Goldgrab

Raphael, hailing from Puerto Rico, has gone through the process of conversion to Judaism with his wife and two daughters. We discussed his experience through the process, what it entailed, and the challenges he and his family faced. We also took a look at some myths and misconceptions regarding conversion including a situation where a family has converted and since stopped practicing Judaism, as well as a misunderstanding regarding the custom to, at the outset of conversion, deter the convert from joining the Jewish nation. Outro music "A Million Years" by Nissim Black and Yisroel Laub.  


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Rabbi Tzvi Freeman is a senior editor at Chabad.org - one of the largest internet platforms for Jewish life and education. Growing up in the 70s, soulful music, Kabbalah toons, working with Chabad.org, and living with the Bedouins. Through all of that (and more) we find the root of heartfelt and genuine prayer. Thoughts? Email FleshingItOutPodcast@gmail.com or send us a private voice-note in the link below. Outro music "Lord Hear My Prayer" by Eli Levin




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Homosexuality in the Orthodox Jewish community is not something often spoken about. That's why I sat down with Richard Jenkins to hear his experience about being gay and Jewish, as well as how the community can be more helpful and accepting. Thoughts? Email FleshingItOutPodcast@gmail.com or send us a private voice-note in the link below. Outro music "Airplane" by Levi Robin


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Brooklyn born Rabbi Binyomin Scheiman of the Hinda Institute has been visiting and overseeing over 30 prisons in the state of Illinois for the past 35+ years. His passion, love, and concern for helping inmates is tangible. We discussed what prison visits look like, prison reform,  a few crazy prison stories, and some musings on the idea of defunding the police. Thoughts? Email FleshingItOutPodcast@gmail.com or send us a private voice-note in the link below.  Outro music "Ufaratzta" by Rogers Park


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Rabbis nowadays tend to train in a bit of a vacuum – a space that is very different from the realities of the world they must face in their future leadership role. That's where the unique RTA - Rabbinical Training Academy steps in. Its director - founder of Aish UK - Shaul Rosenblatt and I discuss the state of Orthodox Judaism today, where we are headed, and what the RTA has planned for a healthier Jewish community and a better world. Thoughts? Email FleshingItOutPodcast@gmail.com or send us a private voice-note in the link below.  Outro music "Ashrei" by Zusha


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Pastor Gil Monrose is the Pastor at the East Flatbush Mt. Zion Church of God 7th Day and founding president of the "God Squad", a group led by faith leaders with a central mission to eliminate gun violence, while simultaneously acting as a buffer between the community and police. I had the privilege to (virtually) sit down with Pastor Gil to open dialogue and discuss current events, what meaningful protests look like, the relationship between the Black and the Jewish Community, the spirituality within us all - and most importantly - we enjoyed some good laughs together. Let us know what you think! Email us at FleshingItOutPodcast@gmail.com or send us a private voicenote in the link below.  Outro music "Unity" by Mordechai Ben David


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