Explore all areas of Jewish life and Jewish learning with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman and special guests. We will talk about the Jewish experiences, Israel, Zionism, Jewish spirituality, Torah study and more...
Episodes
Wednesday Mar 24, 2021
Wednesday Mar 24, 2021
Holiday Series -Passover # 2. The Seder: More Than a Dinner Party. with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman on Jewish Matters Podcast.
It’s easy to get discouraged by all the details, or to lose the forest in the trees. We will focus on the major themes of the Seder and how they change a dinner party into a transformative experience.
Wednesday Mar 24, 2021
Wednesday Mar 24, 2021
Passover Podcast # 1 Why Matzo? with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman on Jewish Matters Podcast
The meaning behind the holiday, how to prepare, and the spiritual dimension to leaving bread and beer behind.
Friday Mar 12, 2021
Friday Mar 12, 2021
Exodus Unveiled # 10 The Center for Jewish Life in the Desert, overview & insights parshat Vayakel-Pekudei with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman on Jewish Matters Podcast
The Torah goes through the description of all the materials for the tabernacle-the portable synagogue for the desert- and the construction of it. Why is this description repeated when we had it earlier? What was the special role of the women? What as the meaning of the cloud that came over the tabernacle once it was built?
Thursday Mar 04, 2021
Thursday Mar 04, 2021
Exodus Unveiled # 8 The Undoing of Greatness, overview & insights parshat Ki Tisa with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman on Jewish Matters Podcast
The Jewish people achieved the heights of greatness at Mt Sinai, only to rebell fourty days later. Can Moshe save them, will G-d forgive them? Can the broken tablets be fixed?
Tuesday Mar 02, 2021
Tuesday Mar 02, 2021
How to Revitalize the Economy Coming Out of Corona : A Conversation with Jonathan Javor, New Hope Knesset Candidate
About the topic: How to Revitalize the Economy Coming Out Corona Throughout this difficult period focus has been placed upon Corona Virus, and not enough attention has been paid to vital economic planning. Furthermore 70 % of all unemployed are women who are being hit hardest. What can we do to start planning now for when the economy will be able to fully function again? We cannot wait any more to address this vial need.
About our speaker. Born in London, Jonathan moved to Israel at the age of 12 with his parents, after his service in the IDF in tank corps Jonathan returned to London where he obtained a B.A. in War Studies and an M.A. in Intelligence and International Security both from the Department of War Studies at Kings College London.
In 2008 Jonathan returned to Israel and began working in Government. Working for several members of the Knesset, Jonathan focused on legislative affairs and staff management using these skills to write and pass several high-profile bills during this time. Upon leaving the Knesset Jonathan focused on local government and worked to rebuild the Klitah Department for the Tel Aviv Municipality.
In addition to his professional side, Jonathan was a founding member of TLV Internationals, wrote the Yom Ha’aliyah bill, lobbied the government, built the strategy and managed the campaign to turn this concept into an official day of recognition.
Thursday Feb 25, 2021
Thursday Feb 25, 2021
Holiday Series # 4 Purim: The Hidden Holiday with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman on Jewish Matters Podcast
Purim is a strange holiday, we get dressed up, get drunk, and generally go crazy. How does this relate to the Purim story? How does getting dressed up connect us to the depper meanings of the story, and how can we use drinking to access depper aspects of ourselves?
Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
Revealing the Hidden: Megilat Esther. Overview & Insights on Jewish Matters Podcast with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman
The Megilat Esther, set in ancient Persia is a story of court intrigue and heroes who risk their lives for the Jewish people. It is the only book of the Torah/Tanach that G-d’s name is not mentioned. Yet as the story is woven we see that the confluence of event points to a deeper plot that is unfolding which will determine course of Jewish History.
Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
The Next Generation of Social Entrepreneurship: A Conversation with MK Idan Roll on Jewish Matters Podcast
About the topic: A Conversation with MK Idan Roll about the future of high tech, LGBTQ rights, social equality, and the situation of young professionals in Israel
About our speaker. MK Idan Roll has served in Knesset since 2019 on the Yesh Atid list. In the outgoing Knesset, he was a member of the Economics Committee, the Labor, Welfare and Health Committee, and the Subcommittee on the Treatment and Assistance to Victims of PTSD. He also chaired the Innovation and High-Tech Lobby, the Cannabis Lobby for Medicine and Leisure, the Lobby for the LGBTQ Community, and the Lobby for Sports and Fitness. He served in the IDF in a technology unit within the Intelligence Corps. Roll holds a bachelor's degree in law and a master's degree in public law from Tel Aviv University. He lives in Tel Aviv with his partner Harel, with their son.
Wednesday Feb 17, 2021
Wednesday Feb 17, 2021
Exodus Unveiled # 7 Raiders of The Lost Ark. Overview & Insights on Parshat Terumah with Rabbi Jonathan Feldman on Jewish Matters Podcast
What was the ark of the covenant and where is it today? What did the original Menorah look like and how is different than the one we use on Chanukah? After the giving of the Torah the Jewish people are directed to build a sanctuary, a portable center of worship, like a synagogue where the Jewish people would gather and bring offerings. The directions for building this center of worship will span the five next parshiot, and today’s focuses on Menorah, the Ark and the implements.
Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
Experiences of an Oleh in Israeli Politics: Being an Address For the Anglo Community
with Jeremy Saltan, Yamina Party List and Director of English Operations
on Jewish Matters Podcast
About the topic: As Israel gears up for elections on March 23, Yamina is positioned to play a key pivotal role in which party will be able to form a government. As an oleh, Jeremy Saltan is particularly well-placed to be an voice and an advocate for the olim community. Join us as he speaks about life in Israeli Politics, the special interests of olim, and Yamina’s special positioning in the upcoming elections.
About our speaker: Jeremy Saltan is on Yamina’s list for the 24th Knesset and serves as Director of English Operations. Jeremy is a regular commentator for diplomatic and political panels on international networks. He serves as Acting Chairman of Mevasseret Tzion’s Immigration and Absorption Committee and as a member of the Harel Planning and Construction Committee. He made Aliyah from Skokie, Illinois, USA.