Two Rabbis, Three Opinions

Rabbi Yitzchok Adlerstein
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A look at events, trends and people important to Anglo-Charedim, through the eyes of two rabbis with moxie. One is a newbie to Israel - Rabbi Yitzchok Adlerstein - the other a veteran - Rabbi Simi Lerner. And if that's not enough for them to disagree, they'll interview interesting folks, who may or may not be rabbis or rebbetzins.

  1. JAN 28

    Why Are We Doing This? Mission, Meaning, and the Purpose of Jewish Life

    In a world overflowing with mitzvos but often short on meaning, what does it mean to have a Jewish mission? Rabbis Adlerstein and Lerner explore whether modern religious life has lost the language of purpose, and why clarity about why we serve Hashem may be just as important as knowing what to do. A thoughtful conversation about meaning, agency, and responsibility in contemporary Jewish life. Make sure to check out Rabbi Simi Lerner's podcast Judaism From Within.

    40 min

  2. JAN 13

    In Praise of the Naive Anglo: Why Anglo sensibilities ought to be marks of distinction, rather than conversation stoppers

    For decades, we've been told that we just don't get how Israeli realities dictate how Torah politics need to be conducted. What happens, however, when those sensibilities are part of the Torah mission statement, as you've been taught it? Are such mission statements quintessentially valuable, or useless baggage in Avodas Hashem? Make sure to check out Rabbi Simi Lerner's podcast Judaism From Within.

    36 min

  3. 12/29/2025

    The Appeal for Anglo-Charedi Loyalty: The Ramat Beit Shemesh Event

    "Theirs not to reason why/ Theirs but to do and die" worked for the Light Brigade, but can it work for all of us?  Can Anglos who were taught to value critical thought, and to think for themselves, leave their questions at the entrance door to charedi participation? If not, what do they do?

    36 min

  4. 12/08/2025

    FRUM CULTURE: The advantages and pitfalls of having our own

    Cultural independence can be a good thing, except when the topic gets dicey. Exploring what was dead wrong about Satmar's explanation of why they endorsed Mamdani  - and why Mishpacha giving them cover is completely incomprehensible.

    37 min

  5. 12/03/2025 · BONUS

    Rabbi Aubrey Hersh Responds (BONUS EPISODE)

    Having been critiqued by us as a milquetoast,  Rabbi Hersh responds, and dishes it out to us. Genteely, of course. Like a Brit. Also - an intro to our next series, on the place and impact of home-grown frum culture.

    15 min

  6. 11/18/2025

    Stop Kvetching!: Do Jews yell "fire" too often, when confronting antisemitism?

    Perhaps Jews just ought to let go of the irritations of slurs, graffiti, etc. That's just part of living in galus. Or  maybe mah yafis will just make things worse? Listen as the distance between proper English gentlemen and brash Americans opens wider than ever.

    35 min

  7. 11/05/2025

    The Rally and the Rift: Wrestling with the Million Man March

    Many found the huge gathering inspiring. Others were less than enthusiastic about the political messages. What options do we have in reacting? More importantly - the answers are not simply theoretical.

    38 min

  8. 10/21/2025

    Silver Linings?: Time to start taking inventory of the consequences of war

    Is it permissible - and in good taste - to reflect upon positive consequences of a pogrom that took 1500 lives, and a war that took another 916? Can we point to gains that were made - military, politically, socially and spiritually? Is there some kind of a pairing of Midas HaDin and Midas HaRachamim? Your two rabbis duke it out. To read Rabbi Adlerstein's moving tribute to Rabbi Moshe Hauer z"l, click here.

    34 min
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A look at events, trends and people important to Anglo-Charedim, through the eyes of two rabbis with moxie. One is a newbie to Israel - Rabbi Yitzchok Adlerstein - the other a veteran - Rabbi Simi Lerner. And if that's not enough for them to disagree, they'll interview interesting folks, who may or may not be rabbis or rebbetzins.

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  • Creator
    Rabbi Yitzchok Adlerstein
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    37
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    ©2023
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    Two Rabbis, Three Opinions

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