Behind the Bima

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• Dovi Neuburger Wants Us to Laugh at Ourselves 16.06.2026 1sa 25dk

  Dovi Neuburger goes Behind the Bima for a conversation about comedy, creativity, anxiety, and why his jokes about the frum world resonate so deeply. From stand-up and social media to satire, storytelling, growing up as a rabbi’s son, and learning to laugh at ourselves, Dovi shares what comedy can reveal about a community and the people inside it.
• The Jewish Soundtrack is Changing: Chaim Ghoori 09.06.2026 1sa 16dk

  Chaim Ghoori goes Behind the Bima for a conversation about music, belonging, vulnerability, and why a new generation is connecting to Judaism in a very different way. From his time in Yeshiva at Waterbury to his hit song "Yidden," Chaim shares how authenticity, emotional honesty, and the search for connection have shaped both his life and his music.
• The Question We’re Not Asking Our Kids: Rabbi Yossi Bensoussan 02.06.2026 43dk

  Rabbi Yossi Bensoussan goes Behind the Bima for a deeply honest conversation about parenting, teenagers, shame, emotional safety, addiction, and why so many kids today feel overwhelmed. Drawing from years of crisis intervention and working with struggling families, Rabbi Bensoussan explores what children are really asking when they push people away, and what parents often miss beneath the surface.
• Joe Lieberman's Legacy: Rebecca Lieberman 26.05.2026 43dk

  Rebecca Lieberman goes Behind the Bima to reflect on the life, faith, and legacy of her father, Senator Joe Lieberman. From Shabbat and public service to rising antisemitism, political polarization, and bipartisan leadership, this conversation explores what made Joe Lieberman such a singular figure in American politics, and whether someone like him could still exist today.
• Rabbi Broide RETURNS: Rabbi Josh Broide 19.05.2026 54dk

  Rabbi Josh Broide returns to Behind the Bima for the first time since making Aliyah, to share what life in Israel actually feels like, how it differs from perception, and what only becomes clear once you’re living it.
• The Mentalist Who Broke the Rabbis: Shlomo Levinger 12.05.2026 1sa 13dk

  Mentalist Shlomo Levinger goes Behind the Bima to reveal what mentalism really is, how performance matters more than secrets, and what it means to build a career in a field built on illusion while staying true to Torah values.
• Is Torah Not Enough Anymore? Rav Nissan Kaplan 05.05.2026 41dk

  On this episode of Behind the Bima, Rav Nissan Kaplan, Rosh Yeshiva and master educator, shares why in today’s world, greatness in Torah isn’t enough without connection, consistency, and real relationships. In a deeply personal turn, he reflects on loss, emunah, and what it means to continue living and growing, even through profound pain.
• When Comedy Gets Serious: Ami Kozak 28.04.2026 1sa 16dk

  On this episode of Behind the Bima, Ami Kozak joins the Rabbis to discuss satire, public discourse, and how humor can reveal what people are really saying about Jews and Israel.
• How Does Rav Gav Do It? 21.04.2026 1sa 20dk

  On this episode of Behind the Bima, Rav Gav, beloved educator and dynamic teacher at Aish, joins the Rabbis for a wide-ranging, unfiltered conversation on what students are really thinking, what parents often get wrong, and why connection matters more than ever. With his signature humor and honesty, he shares what decades in the classroom have taught him about faith, identity, attention, and raising resilient, grounded children in a complicated world.
• Israel vs. Diaspora - Can We Survive the Divide? Yael Leibowitz 14.04.2026 1sa

  In this episode of Behind the Bima, the Rabbis sit down with educator and author Yael Leibowitz to explore a question that is becoming harder to ignore: what happens when the Jewish people around the world are living in fundamentally different realities? Drawing on both her personal experience making aliyah and her deep engagement with Tanach, Yael examines how Ezra-Nehemiah grapples with a partial return to Israel, and what that model might suggest for today.
• BONUS EPISODE: Eli Sharabi | The Meaning of Freedom 29.03.2026 59dk

  In this powerful bonus episode of Behind the Bima, Eli Sharabi reflects on survival, loss, and what it means to hold onto something deeper when everything is stripped away. As Pesach approaches, his story forces a deeper question: what does freedom really mean?
• The Chinese-Speaking Chassid Who Worked for the Treasury: Mitchell Silk 24.03.2026 1sa 20dk

  In this episode of Behind the Bima, the Rabbis are joined by Mitchell Silk. Silk served as Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Treasury, shaping international economic policy — all while living openly as a Chassidic Jew. Fluent in Chinese and deeply experienced in Asian finance, he shares the unlikely path that took him from Torah life to the highest levels of global economic leadership.
• The Secret of Great Jewish Educators: Rabbi Chaim Tzvi Senter 17.03.2026 1sa 20dk

  What actually makes a great rebbe — the kind students remember for the rest of their lives? Rabbi Chaim Tzvi Senter, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Aderes HaTorah in Jerusalem, joins the rabbis to explore the deeper role of a Jewish educator: shaping souls, not just teaching information. From the beis midrash to real-life relationships with students, he shares the philosophy behind truly transformative Torah education.
• I Just Couldn't Walk Away: Yehuda Lapian 10.03.2026 1sa 14dk

  In this episode of Behind the Bima, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg and Rabbi Philip Moskowitz sit down with Yehuda Lapian to explore the reality behind Israel’s religious and secular divides. Drawing from his own journey growing up across different Jewish worlds... and even trying to leave Judaism behind... Lapian reflects on identity, belonging, and why Israel’s social labels rarely capture the full story.
• BONUS EPISODE | Sapir Cohen and Sasha Troufanov: A Light in the Darkness 02.03.2026 1sa 23dk

  Rabbi Efrem Goldberg hosts a moving evening at Boca Raton Synagogue with former hostages Sasha Troufanov and Sapir Cohen. In this deeply personal conversation, they share reflections on captivity, faith, survival, and the strength that sustained them in darkness.
• BONUS EPISODE | A Conversation with Ambassador Mike Huckabee 26.02.2026 58dk

  After his viral interview with Tucker Carlson, Ambassador Mike Huckabee joins Rabbi Goldberg to respond directly — and to explain why he believes silence in the face of distortion is not neutrality, but agreement. From antisemitism and media narratives to bipartisan support for Israel and evangelical conviction, this conversation explores what it means to defend truth calmly in a volatile moment.
• Are We Raising a Fragile Generation? | Rabbi Daniel Kalish 24.02.2026 58dk

  Today’s generation is often told Judaism should feel inspiring, validating, and “geshmak.” But what happens when comfort becomes the goal? Rabbi Daniel Kalish goes Behind the Bima for a serious discussion about chinuch, emotional culture, discipline, and whether resilience is being strengthened... or softened... in the process.
• Can Outreach Compete with Social Media? Rabbi Steven Burg 17.02.2026 1sa 11dk

  How do you reach Jews who aren’t looking to be reached? In this episode of Behind the Bima, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg sits down with Rabbi Steven Burg to discuss the future of Jewish outreach, from social media and AI to rising antisemitism and generational shifts in identity. This is a candid conversation about leadership, responsibility, and what it really means to strengthen Jewish connection today.
• From Kuwait to Jerusalem: Mark Halawa's Journey to Judaism 10.02.2026 1sa 26dk

  Raised Muslim in Kuwait and taught to hate Jews, Mark Halawa chose a radically different path. In this powerful episode of Behind the Bima, Mark shares the deeply human moments—kindness, curiosity, and one small gesture—that led him on a spiritual journey toward Judaism. A conversation about faith, identity, and the courage to follow truth wherever it leads.
• BONUS EPISODE | Sitting Down with a Muslim Zionist: Loay Alshareef 08.02.2026 1sa 18dk

  In this bonus episode of Behind the Bima, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg explains why he invited Loay Alshareef, an Arab Muslim voice, to speak at the Boca Raton Synagogue. In a candid and often uncomfortable conversation, Loay speaks openly about antisemitism in the Arab and Muslim world, the narratives he grew up with, and the personal risks of challenging them publicly. This episode explores truth-telling, moral clarity, and why honest conversation sometimes matters more than comfort.