The Accidental Talmudist Podcast

Salvador Litvak
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Salvador Litvak's entertaining search for God, wisdom, and the purpose of everything. The Accidental Talmudist podcast features modern-day sages who make ancient teachings relevant to our busy lives. Sal's guests are storytellers, deep thinkers, and world-class conversationalists.

  1. Rabbi Mendel Kalmenson: How To Find Your Purpose

    JAN 15

    Rabbi Mendel Kalmenson: How To Find Your Purpose

    Rabbi Mendel Kalmenson is the bestselling author of seven books that provide invaluable advice for how to create a life of meaning and joy. His newest book, On Purpose, teaches readers to see the Divine providence in every moment, encounter and relationship in their lives, in good times and bad. Spiritual leader of Chabad of Belgravia UK, Rabbi Kalmenson is an emissary of the Lubavitcher Rebbe who is passionate about transmitting the wisdom of the Rebbe to help people improve themselves, their relationships, and the world around them. ❤️ Support our work: http://donate.accidentaltalmudist.org 🤗 Our best content in your inbox weekly: accidentaltalmudist.org/newsletter 📱NEW! 'Accidental Talmudist' App now available for Apple and Android! 🤣 Learn more about Salvador, AT, & Let My People Laugh: linktr.ee/salvadorlitvak

    1h 21m
  2. Gedaliah Gurfein: The People's Talmud

    06/27/2024

    Gedaliah Gurfein: The People's Talmud

    Rabbi Gedaliah Gurfein is the creator of the People's Talmud, a remarkable online resource that makes the Talmud accessible to all who are curious, even those with little Jewish knowledge. Rabbi Gurfein explains what the Talmud is and why it's the operating system of Judaism. Far from being archaic, the Talmud addresses issues that highly relevant to the modern world such as life after death, other inhabited planets, marriage and parenting, and how to create a just and fair society.

    1h 15m
  3. Roz Rothstein: Combating Lies and Misinformation About Israel

    02/09/2024

    Roz Rothstein: Combating Lies and Misinformation About Israel

    Roz Rothstein founded the pro-Israel advocacy group Stand With Us in 2001 to combat lies and misinformation about Israel on college campuses and in the media. SWUs promotes the truth about the Jewish state and Zionism, educating young adults who condemn Israel without knowing the facts. SWU organizes protests and ad campaigns, files lawsuits on behalf of college students, and trains students to debunk lies and stand up for Israel and the Jewish people. Roz has been named by the Forward and The Jerusalem Post as one of the most influential Jews in the world. Follow the Accidental Talmudist on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

    1h 1m
  4. Scott Shay: How Did Antisemitism Become Such a Big Problem on College Campuses?

    12/05/2023

    Scott Shay: How Did Antisemitism Become Such a Big Problem on College Campuses?

    Scott Shay is the author of Conspiracy U: A Case Study, tracing the growth of anti-Zionist conspiracy theories at his alma mater, Northwestern University. In a far-reaching and dire conversation, Sal and Scott explore how antisemitism originates on both the far left and far right, and how this plague has been nurtured on American campuses.   Follow the Accidental Talmudist on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

    1h 17m
  5. Rabbi Doctor Daniel Friedman: Talmud For Regular Folks

    01/12/2022

    Rabbi Doctor Daniel Friedman: Talmud For Regular Folks

    Author and speaker Daniel Friedman shares transformative wisdom from our Sages, as well as surprising research from his doctoral thesis on American Christian attitudes toward Israel.    Follow the Accidental Talmudist on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

    57 min

  6. 10/04/2021

    Danny Lobell: Doing Your Worst

    Comedian Danny Lobell joins Sal for a laugh-out-loud conversation covering a wide range of topics, including what they'd do with a billion dollars, Sal's accidental Canada commercial, and the value of doing your worst. Danny shares his perspective on coming back to Judaism, and what conservatives and liberals have in common. Follow the Accidental Talmudist on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

    2h 10m

  7. 06/30/2021

    Rabbi Abraham Cooper: Fighting for Freedom and Tolerance

    Rabbi Cooper, director of the Simon Wiesenthal Center, talks about rescuing Jews from the Soviet Union, promoting peace around the world, and why Jewish pride is vital in tough times.    Follow the Accidental Talmudist on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

    56 min

  8. 02/02/2021

    Alan Dershowitz: Comparing Talmudic And U.S. Law in Capital Cases

    Studying the law of capital cases in the Talmud and American jurisprudence with trial attorney, best-selling author and Harvard Law Professor Alan Dershowitz.   Follow the Accidental Talmudist on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

    1h 8m
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Salvador Litvak's entertaining search for God, wisdom, and the purpose of everything. The Accidental Talmudist podcast features modern-day sages who make ancient teachings relevant to our busy lives. Sal's guests are storytellers, deep thinkers, and world-class conversationalists.

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