RZ Weekly

Apr 19 2024 123
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Each week we'll discuss three topics from the Religous Zionist and Modern Orthodox world. We'll share articles we're reading, ideas we're thinking about, and topics that interest us related to Israel, Judaism, Religious Zionism.

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Episode 1: Groupings, Groupthink, and Female Torah Scholars

Jan 22 2019 50 mins  
In this week's episode: Introduction (0 -2.40mins), Topic 1 - Jewish group affiliation and membership (2.40-17.30mins), Topic 2 - Pesika by groups vrs. individuals (17.30-33.20mins), Topic 3 - Yeshiva students learn about the role of women in Judaism (33.20-49.00mins), Concluding remarks (49.00-49.41mins)

Episode 2: Abuse, Rabbinic Apologies, and Women’s Pants

Jan 30 2019 50 mins  
In this heated episode we address two topics that have arisen in recent weeks in the Religious Zionist/Modern Orthodox world. Specifically (1) The non-apology of Rabbi Haim Druckman who previously gave a teaching platform to the convicted sex offender Motti Elon and whose lack of acknowledgement of the harm this has caused has led to a very public RCA statement and Canadian funder

Episode 3 - Social Media and Netflix Relationships

Feb 05 2019 51 mins  
In this episode we address two fascinating topics that are shaping Jewish discourse and the Jewish community the modern age - Social Media, and Marriage and Relationships. Mali opened by sharing her thoughts about how Social Media undermines healthy discourse on social media (0-29.50mins), to which both Johnny and Reuven responded with their thoughts about the opportunities and lim

Episode 4 - Ori Ansbacher hy"d; Shabbat desecration and observance in the Modern State of Israel

Feb 19 2019 55 mins  
The latest episode of RZ (Religious Zionist) Weekly hosted by R’ Reuven Spolter, R’ Johnny Solomon and Mali Adler Brofsky is now available to listen and download from itunes, Podbean and Podcast Addict. This episode begins with some personal and profound reflections by Mali following the murder of Ori Ansbacher hy’d who was a friend and classmate of Mali’s daughter, and thi

Episode 5 - Jewish Nationalism, Israeli Politics and the Religious Response to Otzma Yehudit

Feb 27 2019 53 mins  
The latest episode of RZ (Religious Zionist) Weekly hosted by R’ Reuven Spolter, R’ Johnny Solomon and Mali Adler Brofsky is now available to listen and download from itunes, Podbean, and will also soon be available on Stitcher and Podcast Addict. In this thoughtful episode we address the recent partnership forged between the HaBayit HaYehudi and the Otzma Yehudit political par

Episode 6 - Kavod HaTefillah, Kavanah B’Tefillah and Alonei Shabbat

Mar 06 2019 61 mins  
The most recent (with much improved sound quality!) episode of RZ (Religious Zionist) Weekly hosted by R’ Reuven Spolter, R’ Johnny Solomon and Mali Adler Brofsky is now available for download! IIn this episode we discuss Alonei Shabbat (Religious Zionist Shabbat magazines) and how their prevalence - notwithstanding their many adverts and political stories which make them halac

Episode 7 - Tefillah Mailbag, the Drumming Bride and Tzniut Norms

Mar 13 2019 51 mins  
The latest edition of RZ (Religious Zionist) Weekly hosted by R’ Reuven Spolter, R’ Johnny Solomon and Mali Adler Brofsky is now available for download! In this episode we begin by addressing listener feedback about Tefillah (0-13:45) and Alonei Shabbat (13:45-15:20), and then proceeded to address the story of the so-called ‘Drumming Bride’ and communal tzniut norms (15:20-

Episode 8 - Gal Keidan and R’ Achiad Ettinger hy’d, Mali’s Mailbag and Purim Drinking

Mar 20 2019 60 mins  
In this episode we begin (0-8:45) by mourning the loss of Gal Keidan and R’ Achiad Ettinger hy’d who were murdered at Tzomet Ariel on Sunday and we reflect on the bonds of unity that is felt when events like these occur. We then transitioned to our Mailbag section (08:45-22:45) where Mali addressed the topic of halachic change and surrendering to the halachic will in response t

Episode 9 - Religious Zionists, HaYemin HaChadash and HaBayit HaYehudi

Mar 26 2019 39 mins  
In this episode we discuss whether Religious Zionists have a political party to vote for in the upcoming elections, and if the split of Naftali Bennett and Ayelet Shaked from HaBayit HaYehudi to form HaYemin HaChadash points to significant political and ideological divisions among Religious Zionists in Israel. As always, we very much welcome your feedback and we hope you enjoy the

Mayim Bialik, Game of Thrones and Modern Orthodoxy

May 02 2019 48 mins  
In this episode we discuss popular TV shows such as Game of Thrones which led Rabbi Pesach Sommer - inspired by a blog post by Mayim Bialik - to remark that "If the show is anything like Mayim Bialik describes, I'm pretty floored that anyone, let alone religious people, watch this." Given this, we discuss what is appropriate watching for Orthodox Jews, and the so-called justificati