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<p>In this episode of <i>Behind the Bima</i>, the Rabbis speak with Yael Leibowitz about the growing tension between Israel and the diaspora, and the deeper question of what holds the Jewish people together. Drawing from her own journey from the United States to Israel, Yael reflects on how lived experience reshapes identity, perspective, and even the way we read Tanakh.</p>
<p>Through the lens of Ezra-Nehemiah, the conversation explores a moment in Jewish history when not everyone returned, and what that meant for leadership, community, and continuity. Rather than offering simple answers, the episode examines how Jewish life has always required holding competing realities at once, and what happens when that balance begins to strain.</p>
<p>This season of Behind the Bima is sponsored by Julie Charlestein & Darryl Benjamin in honor of their grandparents, Morton & Malvina Charlestein, and their children, Ruby and Maccabi Benjamin.</p>
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<p>Through the lens of Ezra-Nehemiah, the conversation explores a moment in Jewish history when not everyone returned, and what that meant for leadership, community, and continuity. Rather than offering simple answers, the episode examines how Jewish life has always required holding competing realities at once, and what happens when that balance begins to strain.</p>
<p>This season of Behind the Bima is sponsored by Julie Charlestein & Darryl Benjamin in honor of their grandparents, Morton & Malvina Charlestein, and their children, Ruby and Maccabi Benjamin.</p>
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<p>Sharabi speaks with remarkable clarity about what it meant to endure the unimaginable, what helped him survive, and how he has chosen to live after returning to a world forever changed. He reflects on fear, faith, grief, and the inner strength that remained even when everything else was stripped away.</p>
<p>As Pesach approaches, this conversation carries an added weight. Not because it is a retelling of ancient slavery and freedom, but because it forces us to confront those ideas in real time, through one man’s testimony of darkness, endurance, and the meaning of being free.</p>
<p><strong>The conversation also explores:</strong></p>
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 • The psychological and emotional toll of surviving underground<br>
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 • Grief, healing, and rebuilding life after returning home<br>
 • Why freedom feels different after it has been taken away</p>
<p>This season of Behind the Bima is sponsored by Julie Charlestein & Darryl Benjamin in honor of their grandparents, Morton & Malvina Charlestein, and their children, Ruby and Maccabi Benjamin.</p>
<p>A powerful conversation about captivity, resilience, and what remains when everything else is taken.</p>
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<p>Sharabi speaks with remarkable clarity about what it meant to endure the unimaginable, what helped him survive, and how he has chosen to live after returning to a world forever changed. He reflects on fear, faith, grief, and the inner strength that remained even when everything else was stripped away.</p>
<p>As Pesach approaches, this conversation carries an added weight. Not because it is a retelling of ancient slavery and freedom, but because it forces us to confront those ideas in real time, through one man’s testimony of darkness, endurance, and the meaning of being free.</p>
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<p>• Eli Sharabi’s firsthand account of October 7th and being taken hostage<br>
 • What daily life in captivity looked like<br>
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 • The role of faith, family, and inner discipline in staying alive<br>
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 • What he wants the world to understand about Hamas, Gaza, and what he witnessed<br>
 • Grief, healing, and rebuilding life after returning home<br>
 • Why freedom feels different after it has been taken away</p>
<p>This season of Behind the Bima is sponsored by Julie Charlestein & Darryl Benjamin in honor of their grandparents, Morton & Malvina Charlestein, and their children, Ruby and Maccabi Benjamin.</p>
<p>A powerful conversation about captivity, resilience, and what remains when everything else is taken.</p>
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<p>In this episode of <i>Behind the Bima</i>, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg sits down with Mitchell Silk, former Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Treasury, for a conversation about global finance, China, and the unlikely path that brought him from Torah life into the highest levels of government.</p>
<p>Fluent in Chinese and deeply immersed in Asia’s financial world, Silk spent decades working at the intersection of international law, finance, and geopolitics. Yet throughout his career, from years living in Hong Kong to serving in Washington, he remained deeply committed to his identity and values as a Chassidic Jew.</p>
<p>The conversation offers a rare inside look at how global economic policy is shaped, the importance of understanding China’s role in the world economy, and what it means to bring faith and identity into rooms where decisions affecting the global financial system are made.</p>
<p>The conversation also explores:</p>
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 • What it was like serving in Washington as a visibly observant Jew<br>
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 • Bringing Torah values into leadership and public service</p>
<p>This season of Behind the Bima is sponsored by Julie Charlestein & Darryl Benjamin in honor of their grandparents, Morton & Malvina Charlestein, and their children, Ruby and Maccabi Benjamin.</p>
<p>A fascinating look at the intersection of faith, leadership, and global influence.</p>
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<p>In this episode of <i>Behind the Bima</i>, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg sits down with Mitchell Silk, former Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Treasury, for a conversation about global finance, China, and the unlikely path that brought him from Torah life into the highest levels of government.</p>
<p>Fluent in Chinese and deeply immersed in Asia’s financial world, Silk spent decades working at the intersection of international law, finance, and geopolitics. Yet throughout his career, from years living in Hong Kong to serving in Washington, he remained deeply committed to his identity and values as a Chassidic Jew.</p>
<p>The conversation offers a rare inside look at how global economic policy is shaped, the importance of understanding China’s role in the world economy, and what it means to bring faith and identity into rooms where decisions affecting the global financial system are made.</p>
<p>The conversation also explores:</p>
<p>• How Mitchell Silk first became fascinated with China<br>
 • Learning Mandarin and building a career across Asia<br>
 • The path from international law to the U.S. Treasury Department<br>
 • What it was like serving in Washington as a visibly observant Jew<br>
 • The role of China in global economic policy<br>
 • Bringing Torah values into leadership and public service</p>
<p>This season of Behind the Bima is sponsored by Julie Charlestein & Darryl Benjamin in honor of their grandparents, Morton & Malvina Charlestein, and their children, Ruby and Maccabi Benjamin.</p>
<p>A fascinating look at the intersection of faith, leadership, and global influence.</p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <i>Behind the Bima</i>, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg and Rabbi Philip Moskowitz sit down with Rabbi Chaim Tzvi Senter, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Aderes HaTorah in Jerusalem, for a conversation about Torah education, resilience, and the responsibility of shaping the next generation.</p>
<p>Drawing on his own family legacy, the influence of his rebbeim, and years of guiding talmidim, Rabbi Senter reflects on what students really need from a rebbe. He speaks about building a yeshiva that feels more like a family than an institution, why great teachers love their students, and how chinuch must balance challenge, warmth, and clarity.</p>
<p>The conversation also explores the pressures facing today’s boys, the role of resilience in growth, the tension between different educational philosophies, and why helping talmidim feel proud of who they are matters so deeply.</p>
<p>This season of Behind the Bima is sponsored by Julie Charlestein & Darryl Benjamin in honor of their grandparents, Morton & Malvina Charlestein, and their children, Ruby and Maccabi Benjamin.</p>
<p><strong>This conversation explores:</strong></p>
<p>• What separates a teacher from a true rebbe<br>
 • Why great educators love their students, not just their subject<br>
 • Building a yeshiva that feels like a family<br>
 • How to teach resilience without crushing a student<br>
 • The balance between challenge, warmth, and expectations<br>
 • Different approaches to chinuch and when each is needed<br>
 • Helping talmidim develop pride in who they are<br>
 • The role of parents in choosing the right yeshiva environment<br>
 • Why discomfort and growth are often connected</p>
<p>This is a conversation about what it takes to shape not only better students, but stronger, deeper, and more resilient Jews.</p>
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<p>Drawing on his own family legacy, the influence of his rebbeim, and years of guiding talmidim, Rabbi Senter reflects on what students really need from a rebbe. He speaks about building a yeshiva that feels more like a family than an institution, why great teachers love their students, and how chinuch must balance challenge, warmth, and clarity.</p>
<p>The conversation also explores the pressures facing today’s boys, the role of resilience in growth, the tension between different educational philosophies, and why helping talmidim feel proud of who they are matters so deeply.</p>
<p>This season of Behind the Bima is sponsored by Julie Charlestein & Darryl Benjamin in honor of their grandparents, Morton & Malvina Charlestein, and their children, Ruby and Maccabi Benjamin.</p>
<p><strong>This conversation explores:</strong></p>
<p>• What separates a teacher from a true rebbe<br>
 • Why great educators love their students, not just their subject<br>
 • Building a yeshiva that feels like a family<br>
 • How to teach resilience without crushing a student<br>
 • The balance between challenge, warmth, and expectations<br>
 • Different approaches to chinuch and when each is needed<br>
 • Helping talmidim develop pride in who they are<br>
 • The role of parents in choosing the right yeshiva environment<br>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>What do the labels dividing Israeli society actually mean?</p>
<p>In this episode of <i>Behind the Bima</i>, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg and Rabbi Philip Moskowitz sit down with Yehuda Lapian for a thoughtful conversation about identity, community, and the complexity of religious life in Israel.</p>
<p>Growing up surrounded by multiple Jewish cultures, from secular <i>Chilonim</i> to <i>Dati</i> and <i>Charedi</i> communities, Lapian experienced firsthand how fluid those categories can be. He reflects on a time when he tried to distance himself from Judaism entirely, only to discover that moments of tradition, like hearing <i>Lecha Dodi</i> on a Friday night, still carried unexpected emotional weight.</p>
<p>The conversation also explores Lapian’s work with <strong>Peace of Mind</strong>, the organization that brings IDF combat veterans to Jewish communities abroad. Those encounters often challenge assumptions on both sides, revealing how Israelis and American Jews see one another... and how those perspectives are changing.</p>
<p>This season of Behind the Bima is sponsored by Julie Charlestein & Darryl Benjamin in honor of their grandparents, Morton & Malvina Charlestein, and their children, Ruby and Maccabi Benjamin.</p>
<p><strong>This conversation explores:</strong></p>
<p>• What labels like <i>Chiloni</i>, <i>Dati</i>, and <i>Charedi</i> actually mean in Israeli life<br>
 • Growing up between religious and secular Jewish worlds<br>
 • Attempting to walk away from Judaism — and discovering identity runs deeper<br>
 • The emotional power of traditions like <i>Lecha Dodi</i><br>
 • Why Israel’s internal divisions are often misunderstood from the outside<br>
 • The work of <strong>Peace of Mind</strong> supporting IDF combat veterans<br>
 • How encounters between Israeli soldiers and American Jewish communities reshape perspectives</p>
<p>This is a conversation about identity, complexity, and what it really means to belong in a society that resists simple labels.</p>
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<p>Growing up surrounded by multiple Jewish cultures, from secular <i>Chilonim</i> to <i>Dati</i> and <i>Charedi</i> communities, Lapian experienced firsthand how fluid those categories can be. He reflects on a time when he tried to distance himself from Judaism entirely, only to discover that moments of tradition, like hearing <i>Lecha Dodi</i> on a Friday night, still carried unexpected emotional weight.</p>
<p>The conversation also explores Lapian’s work with <strong>Peace of Mind</strong>, the organization that brings IDF combat veterans to Jewish communities abroad. Those encounters often challenge assumptions on both sides, revealing how Israelis and American Jews see one another... and how those perspectives are changing.</p>
<p>This season of Behind the Bima is sponsored by Julie Charlestein & Darryl Benjamin in honor of their grandparents, Morton & Malvina Charlestein, and their children, Ruby and Maccabi Benjamin.</p>
<p><strong>This conversation explores:</strong></p>
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 • Growing up between religious and secular Jewish worlds<br>
 • Attempting to walk away from Judaism — and discovering identity runs deeper<br>
 • The emotional power of traditions like <i>Lecha Dodi</i><br>
 • Why Israel’s internal divisions are often misunderstood from the outside<br>
 • The work of <strong>Peace of Mind</strong> supporting IDF combat veterans<br>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Boca Raton Synagogue welcomed former hostages Sasha Troufanov and Sapir Cohen for a powerful evening titled <i>Light in the Darkness</i>. Hosted by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg, this conversation offered the community an opportunity to hear directly from those who endured captivity and returned with a renewed perspective on faith, resilience, and the human spirit.</p>
<p>In a candid and composed dialogue, Sasha and Sapir reflect on the experience of isolation, uncertainty, and emotional endurance. They speak about the inner resources that sustained them, the role of identity and emunah under pressure, and what it means to rebuild life after unimaginable circumstances. The evening was not political — it was personal: an honest account of survival, hope, and spiritual strength.</p>
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<p>In a candid and composed dialogue, Sasha and Sapir reflect on the experience of isolation, uncertainty, and emotional endurance. They speak about the inner resources that sustained them, the role of identity and emunah under pressure, and what it means to rebuild life after unimaginable circumstances. The evening was not political — it was personal: an honest account of survival, hope, and spiritual strength.</p>
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 <li>Psychological survival in prolonged uncertainty</li>
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 <li>What really happened in the Tucker Carlson interview</li>
 <li>The danger of half-truths and clipped narratives</li>
 <li>Whether antisemitic rhetoric should be ignored or confronted</li>
 <li>Rising political fractures on both the right and the left</li>
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 <li>Why evangelical support for Israel is “non-negotiable”</li>
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 <li>Israeli resilience in wartime</li>
 <li>Faith as an anchor in uncertain times</li>
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<p>At its core, this is a conversation about conviction — what it means to stand firm without losing composure, and why truth requires courage.<br>
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 <li>The danger of half-truths and clipped narratives</li>
 <li>Whether antisemitic rhetoric should be ignored or confronted</li>
 <li>Rising political fractures on both the right and the left</li>
 <li>The future of bipartisan support for Israel</li>
 <li>Why evangelical support for Israel is “non-negotiable”</li>
 <li>Accusations of dual loyalty — and how to answer them</li>
 <li>Israeli resilience in wartime</li>
 <li>Faith as an anchor in uncertain times</li>
</ul>
<p>At its core, this is a conversation about conviction — what it means to stand firm without losing composure, and why truth requires courage.<br>
  </p>
<p>===</p>
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 Mike Huckabee is the United States Ambassador to Israel, former Governor of Arkansas, and former presidential candidate. A longtime public advocate for Israel, he has been a prominent voice within the evangelical community and American political life.</p>
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<p>In this episode of Behind the Bima, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg and Rabbi Philip Moskowitz sit down with Rabbi Daniel Kalish for a candid conversation about modern chinuch culture and whether the pendulum has swung too far toward emotional comfort.</p>
<p>They explore:</p>
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 <li>The rise of “gishmak” Judaism</li>
 <li>Emotional validation vs emotional discipline</li>
 <li>Whether struggle is being avoided rather than embraced</li>
 <li>The responsibility of mechanchim in a comfort-driven era</li>
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 <li>What builds real resilience in avodas Hashem</li>
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<p>Rabbi Kalish shares his perspective as a veteran Rosh Yeshiva and educator, offering a thoughtful defense of warmth and authenticity, without surrendering strength or standards.</p>
<p>This episode challenges assumptions on both sides of the debate.</p>
<p><strong>This season of Behind the Bima is sponsored by Julie Charlestein & Darryl Benjamin in honor of their grandparents, Morton & Malvina Charlestein, and their children, Ruby and Maccabi Benjamin.</strong></p>
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<p>They explore:</p>
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 <li>The rise of “gishmak” Judaism</li>
 <li>Emotional validation vs emotional discipline</li>
 <li>Whether struggle is being avoided rather than embraced</li>
 <li>The responsibility of mechanchim in a comfort-driven era</li>
 <li>Authentic warmth vs performative positivity</li>
 <li>What builds real resilience in avodas Hashem</li>
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<p>Rabbi Kalish shares his perspective as a veteran Rosh Yeshiva and educator, offering a thoughtful defense of warmth and authenticity, without surrendering strength or standards.</p>
<p>This episode challenges assumptions on both sides of the debate.</p>
<p><strong>This season of Behind the Bima is sponsored by Julie Charlestein & Darryl Benjamin in honor of their grandparents, Morton & Malvina Charlestein, and their children, Ruby and Maccabi Benjamin.</strong></p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>In this deeply moving episode of <i>Behind the Bima</i>, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg and Rabbi Philip Moskowitz sit down with <strong>Mark Halawa</strong>, who grew up Arab and Muslim in Kuwait, immersed in a culture where Jews were demonized, and ultimately chose a radically different path.</p><p>Mark shares the quiet, human moments that began unraveling everything he thought he knew: curiosity, kindness, questions, and a single act of generosity that planted a seed. What followed was not a political statement, but a spiritual journey... one rooted in learning, truth-seeking, and courage.</p><p>This season of Behind the Bima is sponsored by Julie Charlestein & Darryl Benjamin in honor of their grandparents, Morton & Malvina Charlestein, and their children, Ruby and Maccabi Benjamin.</p><p><strong>This conversation explores:</strong></p><ul><li>Growing up Muslim in Kuwait and being taught to hate Jews</li><li>The unexpected encounters that challenged those beliefs</li><li>The rabbi, the apple, and the moment that changed everything</li><li>Choosing Judaism through learning, not rebellion</li><li>What it costs... and gives... to rebuild an identity from the ground up</li></ul><p>This is a powerful episode about transformation, faith, and what can happen when someone is truly seen.</p>
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Jared Moskowitz (D-FL)</p><p>Position: U.S. Representative for Florida’s 23rd Congressional District (since 2023)<br />Party: Democratic<br />Committees: House Judiciary Committee; House Foreign Affairs Committee (Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Oversight & Intelligence)<br />Caucus Roles: Co-Chair, Congressional Sneaker Caucus; Co-Chair, Congressional Dog Lovers’ Caucus; Vice Chair, Gun Violence Prevention Task Force; Member, House Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism  ￼<br />⸻</p><p>🧭 Background & Early Career<br />    •    Born: December 18, 1980, in Coral Springs, Florida<br />    •    Education: B.A. in Political Science, George Washington University; J.D., Nova Southeastern University<br />    •    Early Political Involvement: Interned for Vice President Al Gore; assistant on Joe Lieberman’s 2004 presidential campaign; delegate for Barack Obama at the 2008 Democratic National Convention<br />    •    Local Government: Elected to the Parkland City Commission in 2006; re-elected in 2010; focused on environmental initiatives such as subsidies for energy-efficient appliances and hybrid vehicles  ￼ ￼ ￼</p><p>⸻</p><p>🏛️ Political Career</p><p>Florida House of Representatives (2012–2019)<br />    •    District: 97th, representing northern Broward County<br />    •    Key Legislation: Co-authored the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act following the 2018 school shooting; the act raised the minimum age to purchase firearms to 21, implemented red flag laws, and increased funding for school security and mental health services  ￼ ￼</p><p>Director, Florida Division of Emergency Management (2019–2021)<br />    •    Appointed by: Governor Ron DeSantis<br />    •    Responsibilities: Managed responses to Hurricane Michael and the COVID-19 pandemic; oversaw distribution of PPE, vaccines, and testing supplies; criticized 3M for diverting N95 masks intended for Florida to foreign buyers  ￼ ￼</p><p>U.S. House of Representatives (2023–Present)<br />    •    Election: Won the seat previously held by Ted Deutch in 2022; re-elected in 2024<br />    •    Legislative Focus: Gun violence prevention, defending democracy, supporting Israel, and protecting reproductive rights<br />    •    Notable Actions: Known for his confrontational style and use of social media to challenge Republican colleagues; has been involved in high-profile exchanges during committee hearings  ￼ ￼ ￼</p><p>⸻</p><p>🎧 Recent Podcast Appearances<br />The Bulwark Podcast: “Jared Moskowitz and Zeke Faux: Scams Galore”<br />    •    Date: February 19, 2025<br />    •    Hosts: Tim Miller<br />    •    Topics Discussed: Cryptocurrency scams, political accountability, and the role of social media in modern politics  ￼ ￼</p><p>The Lincoln Project Podcast: “Jared Moskowitz on Why He Yells (to Get Through to the Dumb-Dumbs)!”<br />    •    Date: May 14, 2025<br />    •    Host: Rick Wilson<br />    •    Topics Discussed: Strategies for effective communication in Congress, criticism of GOP policies, and insights into legislative processes  ￼<br />⸻</p><p>📰 In the News<br />    •    Political Style: Moskowitz has gained attention for his theatrical approach in Congress, including wearing a Vladimir Putin mask during a hearing to mock Republican colleagues<br />    •    Bipartisan Relationships: Despite his confrontational tactics, he maintains relationships across the aisle, notably with Rep. 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Jared Moskowitz (D-FL)</p><p>Position: U.S. Representative for Florida’s 23rd Congressional District (since 2023)<br />Party: Democratic<br />Committees: House Judiciary Committee; House Foreign Affairs Committee (Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Oversight & Intelligence)<br />Caucus Roles: Co-Chair, Congressional Sneaker Caucus; Co-Chair, Congressional Dog Lovers’ Caucus; Vice Chair, Gun Violence Prevention Task Force; Member, House Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism  ￼<br />⸻</p><p>🧭 Background & Early Career<br />    •    Born: December 18, 1980, in Coral Springs, Florida<br />    •    Education: B.A. in Political Science, George Washington University; J.D., Nova Southeastern University<br />    •    Early Political Involvement: Interned for Vice President Al Gore; assistant on Joe Lieberman’s 2004 presidential campaign; delegate for Barack Obama at the 2008 Democratic National Convention<br />    •    Local Government: Elected to the Parkland City Commission in 2006; re-elected in 2010; focused on environmental initiatives such as subsidies for energy-efficient appliances and hybrid vehicles  ￼ ￼ ￼</p><p>⸻</p><p>🏛️ Political Career</p><p>Florida House of Representatives (2012–2019)<br />    •    District: 97th, representing northern Broward County<br />    •    Key Legislation: Co-authored the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act following the 2018 school shooting; the act raised the minimum age to purchase firearms to 21, implemented red flag laws, and increased funding for school security and mental health services  ￼ ￼</p><p>Director, Florida Division of Emergency Management (2019–2021)<br />    •    Appointed by: Governor Ron DeSantis<br />    •    Responsibilities: Managed responses to Hurricane Michael and the COVID-19 pandemic; oversaw distribution of PPE, vaccines, and testing supplies; criticized 3M for diverting N95 masks intended for Florida to foreign buyers  ￼ ￼</p><p>U.S. House of Representatives (2023–Present)<br />    •    Election: Won the seat previously held by Ted Deutch in 2022; re-elected in 2024<br />    •    Legislative Focus: Gun violence prevention, defending democracy, supporting Israel, and protecting reproductive rights<br />    •    Notable Actions: Known for his confrontational style and use of social media to challenge Republican colleagues; has been involved in high-profile exchanges during committee hearings  ￼ ￼ ￼</p><p>⸻</p><p>🎧 Recent Podcast Appearances<br />The Bulwark Podcast: “Jared Moskowitz and Zeke Faux: Scams Galore”<br />    •    Date: February 19, 2025<br />    •    Hosts: Tim Miller<br />    •    Topics Discussed: Cryptocurrency scams, political accountability, and the role of social media in modern politics  ￼ ￼</p><p>The Lincoln Project Podcast: “Jared Moskowitz on Why He Yells (to Get Through to the Dumb-Dumbs)!”<br />    •    Date: May 14, 2025<br />    •    Host: Rick Wilson<br />    •    Topics Discussed: Strategies for effective communication in Congress, criticism of GOP policies, and insights into legislative processes  ￼<br />⸻</p><p>📰 In the News<br />    •    Political Style: Moskowitz has gained attention for his theatrical approach in Congress, including wearing a Vladimir Putin mask during a hearing to mock Republican colleagues<br />    •    Bipartisan Relationships: Despite his confrontational tactics, he maintains relationships across the aisle, notably with Rep. Matt Gaetz, who has praised Moskowitz’s intelligence and effectiveness<br />    •    Potential Future Candidacy: Speculation exists about Moskowitz running for higher office, including a potential gubernatorial bid in Florida  ￼ ￼<br />⸻</p><p>🔗 Additional Resources<br />    •    Official Website: moskowitz.house.gov<br />    •    Campaign Website: jaredforflorida.com<br />    •    Wikipedia: Jared Moskowitz</p>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dara Horn is the award-winning author of six books, including the novels In the Image (Norton 2002), The World to Come (Norton 2006), All Other Nights (Norton 2009), A Guide for the Perplexed (Norton 2013), and Eternal Life (Norton 2018), and the essay collection People Love Dead Jews: Reports from a Haunted Present (Norton 2021). </p><p>One of Granta magazine’s Best Young American Novelists (2007), she is the recipient of two National Jewish Book Awards, the Edward Lewis Wallant Award, the Harold U. Ribalow Award, and the Reform Judaism Fiction Prize, and she was a finalist for the Wingate Prize, the Simpson Family Literary Prize, and the Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction. </p><p>Horn received her doctorate in comparative literature from Harvard University, studying Yiddish and Hebrew. She has taught courses in these subjects at Sarah Lawrence College and Yeshiva University, and held the Gerald Weinstock Visiting Professorship in Jewish Studies at Harvard. She has lectured for audiences in hundreds of venues throughout North America, Israel, and Australia. She lives in New Jersey with her husband and four children. </p><p>For more, check out: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTl6LU9fTXlMbjVHN3B2cmVNM0l2N2Z3Q25yUXxBQ3Jtc0trbmRCZ0xUbkx2YkFwQUQyS3lRYlllZ0hmTjhIS2tKbEI2dUxDbm1DZGxJWGR5M0ktRHFpVTJvTlNPN2VhRnFoQWtjakJYd3BzME1CaTNtVHc3MHZkdEkxQ05jSUZmVEV4RGwwNk9waXRqQWI2eE9zZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.darahorn.com%2F" target="_blank">https://www.darahorn.com/</a>. </p><p>--- <br />Intro:  00:00<br />Interview: 7:45<br />Outro: 59:59<br />---<br />Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg: <br />Website: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3hTdmZuRGNlUWVhX1F0X1Vvb1RLa2JNYnFCUXxBQ3Jtc0tsb0g0UnVCMjZiemt4VEkycUVfM195ek1UVGFKN1RwX1RUbTZGRXROUEVRTGF4UnVBaWZJQmdyTGpFSjJIbDJiMDJ4eHFWWTZyX1YwYUxzUHlpcjBza2k5MGhUdlNSdHJQR1JDX0ViNVY0MENMMkNZSQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Frabbiefremgoldberg.org%2F" target="_blank">https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/</a> <br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa21qb2hJY2toNDRTTkxkODRUV01nTTQxLVRuUXxBQ3Jtc0ttRkkyaFlVRkxTLTBBRUlVSTFVUnlSUE1wMFRESEFYaFV3YTdhcFlKVGdwLWEycHFKZWhWYWxJRV9mQWJCRTBvbnRBOWl3d2Z5UTFUVXdlN1JPVWR4NDdEZVlUcktUZjU0MnBxUk5aV3ZGNTJZblBldw&q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fefrem.goldberg" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg</a> <br />Twitter: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUdhX29DQVNpQ3VaUW92cVZZaXpKRFpXQkVrZ3xBQ3Jtc0trY29MXzlHaVRVYUJDTV9RNTFJWTRacWFJSjNDWG9hLTYxNURVTV8wZUxBYU1nRFFQSVhNam0xOHVsYTh0elhQbHVSNG1Td2RONUQ0Q09sRXRQcllXM3R4d2xVa2ZfbnFwWVo1NGx6N2NVTjZVazFoTQ&q=http%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Frabbigoldberg" target="_blank">http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg</a> </p><p>Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is the Senior Rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), a rapidly-growing congregation of over 800 families and over 1,000 children in Boca Raton, Florida. BRS is the largest Orthodox Synagogue in the Southeast United States. Rabbi Goldberg's warm and welcoming personality has helped attract people of diverse backgrounds and ages to feel part of the BRS community, reinforcing the BRS credo of 'Valuing Diversity and Celebrating Unity. </p><p>Rabbi Philip Moskowitz serves as Associate Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS). His warm personality and dynamic, positive spirit make people of all backgrounds and ages feel a part of the BRS community. Rabbi Moskowitz officiates at life cycle events, provides pastoral counseling, and serves as halachic advisor and close confidante to hundreds of members. Beyond the engaging and relevant Shabbat morning sermons, delivered to multiple, diverse minyanim, and the numerous regular classes and shiurim in the Shul, Rabbi Moskowitz regularly teaches Torah in private homes, local day schools, and the community at large. </p><p>Rabbi Josh Broide is the Director of the Deborah & Larry D. Silver Center for Jewish Engagement (CJE), a Division of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. He is also the Founder & Director of the Boca Raton Jewish Experience (BRJE), a rapidly growing outreach and engagement program in Boca Raton, Florida. In addition he also works as the Outreach Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), one of the largest Modern Orthodox Synagogues in North America.</p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Justice Richard Bernstein became the first blind justice, elected by voters statewide, to the Michigan Supreme Court in November 2014. With a commitment to justice and fairness, Bernstein began his 8-year term in January 2015. Prior to being elected to Michigan’s highest court, Justice Bernstein was known as a tireless advocate for disabled rights as an attorney heading the public service division for The Sam Bernstein Law Firm in Farmington Hills, Michigan. </p><p>Blind since birth, Justice Bernstein is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Michigan and earned his juris doctorate from Northwestern University School of Law. </p><p>In his spare time, Justice Bernstein is an avid runner, completing 22 marathons – including thirteen New York City marathons – the full Ironman triathlon in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho in 2008 and the Israman triathlon’s half Ironman in Eilat, Israel in 2011. He also previously co-hosted a one-hour legal radio show called “Fighting for Justice” on WCHB-AM (1200) in Metro Detroit.​ </p><p>For more: https://www.courts.michigan.gov/courts/supreme-court/justices/justice-richard-bernstein/. </p><p>00:00 - Intro <br />4:17 - Interview <br />1:13:32 - Outro </p><p>Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg: <br />Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/ <br />Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg <br />Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg </p><p>Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is the Senior Rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), a rapidly-growing congregation of over 800 families and over 1,000 children in Boca Raton, Florida. BRS is the largest Orthodox Synagogue in the Southeast United States. Rabbi Goldberg's warm and welcoming personality has helped attract people of diverse backgrounds and ages to feel part of the BRS community, reinforcing the BRS credo of 'Valuing Diversity and Celebrating Unity. </p><p>Rabbi Philip Moskowitz serves as Associate Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS). His warm personality and dynamic, positive spirit make people of all backgrounds and ages feel a part of the BRS community. Rabbi Moskowitz officiates at life cycle events, provides pastoral counseling, and serves as halachic advisor and close confidante to hundreds of members. Beyond the engaging and relevant Shabbat morning sermons, delivered to multiple, diverse minyanim, and the numerous regular classes and shiurim in the Shul, Rabbi Moskowitz regularly teaches Torah in private homes, local day schools, and the community at large. </p><p>Rabbi Josh Broide is the Director of the Deborah & Larry D. Silver Center for Jewish Engagement (CJE), a Division of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. He is also the Founder & Director of the Boca Raton Jewish Experience (BRJE), a rapidly growing outreach and engagement program in Boca Raton, Florida. In addition he also works as the Outreach Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), one of the largest Modern Orthodox Synagogues in North America.</p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>R' Machlis is a truly righteous man, a teacher both by profession and by his very life. He hosts 200 people in his home every shabbos and has inspired thousands. </p><p>His late wife, Rebbetzin Henny, was a truly singular outstanding woman. She lovingly opened her heavenly heart and home to many many tens of thousands of guests from every imaginable background. In her own unique way, Henny served as a caring mother and dedicated role model to so many of these people. </p><p>The Rebbetzin keenly understood the special spiritual significance of hospitality and generosity and - with the help of Hashem - successfully opened new torah gateways and pathways in the cherished areas of chesed and hachnasat orchim. Henny often spoke of the heartfelt appreciation that she felt towards Hashem for allowing her the privilege of living in the holiest of lands and in the holiest of cities. She often remarked that it was the special divine blessing of Yerushalayim which enabled her to actualize so many of her aspirations. </p><p>To learn more about her inspiring life, check out <i>The Story of Rebbetzin Henny Machlis</i>: https://www.artscroll.com/Books/9781422620694.html. </p><p>To support their mission and help to cover the costs of their shabbos meals, head to https://www.machlis.org/. </p><p><strong>Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg: </strong><br />Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/ <br />Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg <br />Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg </p><p><strong>Rabbi Efrem Goldberg</strong> is the Senior Rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), a rapidly-growing congregation of over 800 families and over 1,000 children in Boca Raton, Florida. BRS is the largest Orthodox Synagogue in the Southeast United States. Rabbi Goldberg's warm and welcoming personality has helped attract people of diverse backgrounds and ages to feel part of the BRS community, reinforcing the BRS credo of 'Valuing Diversity and Celebrating Unity. </p><p><strong>Rabbi Philip Moskowitz </strong>serves as Associate Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS). His warm personality and dynamic, positive spirit make people of all backgrounds and ages feel a part of the BRS community. Rabbi Moskowitz officiates at life cycle events, provides pastoral counseling, and serves as halachic advisor and close confidante to hundreds of members. Beyond the engaging and relevant Shabbat morning sermons, delivered to multiple, diverse minyanim, and the numerous regular classes and shiurim in the Shul, Rabbi Moskowitz regularly teaches Torah in private homes, local day schools, and the community at large. </p><p><strong>Rabbi Josh Broide</strong> is the Director of the Deborah & Larry D. Silver Center for Jewish Engagement (CJE), a Division of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. He is also the Founder & Director of the Boca Raton Jewish Experience (BRJE), a rapidly growing outreach and engagement program in Boca Raton, Florida. In addition he also works as the Outreach Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), one of the largest Modern Orthodox Synagogues in North America.</p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Sheryl Kara Sandberg (born August 28, 1969) is an American business executive, billionaire and philanthropist. Sandberg serves as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Facebook and the founder of LeanIn.Org. </p><p> </p><p>In June 2012, she was elected to Facebook's Board of Directors, becoming the first woman to serve on its board. Prior to joining Facebook as its COO, Sandberg was Vice President of Global Online Sales and Operations at Google, and was involved in its philanthropic arm Google.org. Before that, Sandberg served as Chief of Staff for United States Secretary of the Treasury, Lawrence Summers.</p><p>In 2012, she was named in the Time 100, an annual list of the most influential people in the world. As of December 2019, Sandberg is reported to be worth over US$1.8 billion, due to her stock holdings in Facebook and other companies.<br /><br />On May 1, 2015, her husband Dave Goldberg died unexpectedly, and his death was originally reported as resulting from sustaining a head trauma falling from a treadmill, while the couple was vacationing in Mexico. Sandberg has subsequently said that her husband's cause of death was due to an arrhythmia, and not due to falling from a treadmill.<br /> </p><p>Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg: </p><p>Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/ </p><p>Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg </p><p>Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg </p><p>Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is the Senior Rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), a rapidly-growing congregation of over 800 families and over 1,000 children in Boca Raton, Florida. BRS is the largest Orthodox Synagogue in the Southeast United States. Rabbi Goldberg's warm and welcoming personality has helped attract people of diverse backgrounds and ages to feel part of the BRS community, reinforcing the BRS credo of 'Valuing Diversity and Celebrating Unity. </p><p>Rabbi Philip Moskowitz serves as Associate Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS). His warm personality and dynamic, positive spirit make people of all backgrounds and ages feel a part of the BRS community. Rabbi Moskowitz officiates at life cycle events, provides pastoral counseling, and serves as halachic advisor and close confidante to hundreds of members. Beyond the engaging and relevant Shabbat morning sermons, delivered to multiple, diverse minyanim, and the numerous regular classes and shiurim in the Shul, Rabbi Moskowitz regularly teaches Torah in private homes, local day schools, and the community at large. </p><p>Rabbi Josh Broide is the Director of the Deborah & Larry D. Silver Center for Jewish Engagement (CJE), a Division of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. He is also the Founder and Director of the Boca Raton Jewish Experience (BRJE), a rapidly growing outreach and engagement program in Boca Raton, Florida. In addition he also works as the Outreach Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), one of the largest Modern Orthodox Synagogues in North America.</p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Yosef Mendelevitch (b. 1947 in Riga),</strong> was a refusenik from the former Soviet Union, also known as a "Prisoner of Zion" and now a politically unaffiliated rabbi living in Jerusalem who gained fame for his adherence to Judaism and public attempts to emigrate to Israel at a time when it was against the law in the USSR.</p><p>Mendelevich was born in Riga and started his Jewish activities in the 1960s. He formed a student group of underground Jewish Education in 1966 and became an editor of an underground newsletter Iton on Jewish issues in 1969. Being repeatably refused the right to immigration, he became one of the leaders of the Dymshits–Kuznetsov hijacking affair, recounted in his 2012 memoir, Unbroken Spirit. As punishment, he was imprisoned for eleven years. During the imprisonment he was punished for keeping Jewish precepts. In 1981, after a worldwide struggle, he was released and immigrated to Israel.</p><p>Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg: <br />Website: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0U1V2RFeVF0MGU0bUh6VXZMNU1uVHVJdm9wZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttVHlWWFN5OUtQRVNkd1lwZFIwNFp3V0VaUk16aTYxSHI3M2Nqd3M0bjk2VC1iVUJIMmtQTzcySWw2dE54OGJmT1k1LVJrRlUwbWZTcWV3TnA5Zl85cXg0NzlhWVlLU1NwS0NlQWZJY1JKY0gzalJXWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Frabbiefremgoldberg.org%2F" target="_blank">https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEJGNDBTVWpIQTBkaE9JNjMzMUtaXzJTUEJPUXxBQ3Jtc0tuRTBpdWhtRUFPREZHZERHN0xpUC1uSktRSTgtOXAtejh1LTVPWV8yMUJQSUowWGMxU3otYktUSHRjZmxZSWdqTHpqQnE0TVhnWVNWMlZQRHFlYTBsU1RlRWVPZmlOak9YR3QzX0hCSXNFbXY0VGsxMA&q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fefrem.goldberg" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg</a><br />Twitter: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTFhcDcxalBERTF0Qk04TFdYd1M3SHBOOUdqZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsRDRyc1BtXzVLcUNnRmtoLW9aYjJkakhSSlF5bmVaVW5SOTljOTNZMXlRRGo3ZklyYlRmTlNFRnJMdEowelR2MjA3Z0dQZEppNllCRDlUUmhVSVBpWmdZU2MxSFBOTWdLT1JBLTFpRUFqVXhJMFBFcw&q=http%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Frabbigoldberg" target="_blank">http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg</a><br /><br /><strong>Rabbi Efrem Goldberg </strong>is the Senior Rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), a rapidly-growing congregation of over 800 families and over 1,000 children in Boca Raton, Florida. BRS is the largest Orthodox Synagogue in the Southeast United States. Rabbi Goldberg's warm and welcoming personality has helped attract people of diverse backgrounds and ages to feel part of the BRS community, reinforcing the BRS credo of 'Valuing Diversity and Celebrating Unity. <br /><br /><strong>Rabbi Philip Moskowitz</strong> serves as Associate Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS). His warm personality and dynamic, positive spirit make people of all backgrounds and ages feel a part of the BRS community. Rabbi Moskowitz officiates at life cycle events, provides pastoral counseling, and serves as halachic advisor and close confidante to hundreds of members. Beyond the engaging and relevant Shabbat morning sermons, delivered to multiple, diverse minyanim, and the numerous regular classes and shiurim in the Shul, Rabbi Moskowitz regularly teaches Torah in private homes, local day schools, and the community at large. <br /><br /><strong>Rabbi Josh Broide </strong>is the Director of the Deborah & Larry D. Silver Center for Jewish Engagement (CJE), a Division of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. He is also the Founder and Director of the Boca Raton Jewish Experience (BRJE), a rapidly growing outreach and engagement program in Boca Raton, Florida. In addition he also works as the Outreach Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), one of the largest Modern Orthodox Synagogues in North America.</p><p> </p>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 3 Sep 2020 04:10:16 +0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2020 15:40:30 +0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2020 14:51:09 +0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 4 Jun 2020 15:06:22 +0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2020 16:25:45 +0000</pubDate>
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