Two Rabbis, Three Opinions

Mar 26 2025 19 ep. 32 mins 8
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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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Critical Thinking: The Price We Pay When Ignoring It

Mar 26 2025 42 mins  
Charlatans promoting spiritual snake-oil, newfangled segulos, stifling creativity. All are part of a disturbing trend away from critical thinking. We allow this at our own peril. Want more? Tune in to Rabbi Lerner's podcast here, and Rabbi Adlerstein's weekly Maharal shiur (Thursday evenings, 8:30 PM at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/76700528687). We'd love to hear your feedback! Write

Does Hamas Believe in G-d?

Mar 02 2025 31 mins  
Does Hamas Believe in G-d? Plus - defending the indefensible. Want more? Tune in to Rabbi Lerner's podcast here, and Rabbi Adlerstein's weekly Maharal shiur (Thursday evenings, 8:30 PM at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/76700528687). We'd love to hear your feedback! Write to us at [email protected].

Disappointed By Gedolim?

Feb 20 2025 34 mins  
Disappointed By Gedolim? How to deal with it, without endangering your Olam Habo - or your sanity. Want more? Tune in to Rabbi Lerner's podcast here, and Rabbi Adlerstein's weekly Maharal shiur (Thursday evenings, 8:30 PM at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/76700528687). We'd love to hear your feedback! Write to us at [email protected].

Has the Age of Gedolim Ended?

Feb 04 2025 31 mins  
To Whom do you take your kids for a bracha? Join Rav Yitzchok Adlerstein and Rav Simi Lerner for a fascinating conversation about how the meaning of "Gadol" has changed in recent decades, as well as where it - and we = are heading.

The Opening of the Charedi Mind: Why Anglos Choose to Call Themselves Charedim

Jan 21 2025 30 mins  
It sometimes feels like many Anglos live a contradition. They call themselves Charedim, while many of their beliefs and practices stand in sharp contrast to the Israeli definition of the term. How do they deal with that - and why?

Rabbenu Hiawatha? A Misguided Analogy of Religion and Race in Israel

Dec 22 2024 28 mins  
Join Rav Yitzchok Adlerstein and Rav Simi Lerner as they analyze the misguided analogy of religion and race in Israel (even as they disagree about what, exactly, is misguided). And, how to deal with positions they expect you to believe when you really can't.

What Now?: After the US elections, should Torah Jews be doing anything differently?

Nov 13 2024 30 mins  
Now that the US elections have come and gone, should Torah Jews be doing anything differently? Join Rav Yitzchok Adlerstein and Rav Simi Lerner for a stimulating and sometimes surprising conversation. We want to hear from you! Write to [email protected] to let us know what you think.

Kiddush Hashem: Narrow and Broader Definitions

Sep 26 2024 27 mins  
Is kiddush Hashem always coupled with the performance of mitzvos? Can it be performed even without intention? Even at the same time as doing an aveirah?

Podcasting: Does it lead to Gan Eden or Gehinom?

Sep 11 2024 41 mins  
Join us as we interview pioneer podcaster Rabbi Avremel Kivelevitz. You can find Rav Kivelevitz's podcasts here.

Isolation or Engagement?

Aug 29 2024 36 mins  
What is the Torah's preference about dealing with challenges to our way of life?