The Jewish Experience

MMA star Haim Gozali doesn't just fight for Israel inside of the Octagon but is a staunch supporter outside of it. in this explosive conversation, Haim details how he is fighting the stereotype that Jews are weak and won't fight back, the time he was stabbed six times outside of a bar, his obsession with Batman, why he connects with putting on Tefillin, and more. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introducing Haim Gozali 00:03:05 - Are Jews Weak? 00:07:00 - Peace in Israel 00:14:30 - Being Stabbed Six Times 00:20:00 - Israeli Batman 00:25:00 - Supporting Israel 00:31:00 - Connection to Judaism 00:36:00 - Fight Prep Sign up for the 40-Day Challenge at: JewishExperience.Org/40Day Website: jewishexperience.org  Facebook: facebook.com/ManhattanJewishExperience/  Instagram: instagram.com/M_J_experience/

There is a perception that Judaism promotes a lifestyle in which women are subordinate to men. Rabbi Wildes speaks with longtime Torah educator and host of the Drink It In Podcast Jordana Baruchov for an unfiltered conversation about some of the hottest issues surrounding Torah and Women. Does Torah promote equality between the sexes? Why are men the ones who lead services? What does it mean to be attractive in a Torah sense? You can follow Jordana on Instagram @Drinkitin_Jordana and listen to her podcast Drink It In. Timestamps: Equality (3:00) Are Women More Spiritual? (10:00) Why Women Have Less Mitzvot (14:00) Giving vs. Receiving (20:00) Work/Life balance (23:00) Gender Roles (28:00) Relationship Advice (33:00) Attraction (38:00) Covering hair (49:00) Website: jewishexperience.org  Facebook: facebook.com/ManhattanJewishExperience/  Instagram: instagram.com/M_J_experience/

Moshe Reuven was recently named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 list, highlighting the world's brightest young entrepreneurs, leaders, and stars. In addition to owning his own startup WeDu, Moshe has also made a splash in the hip-hop world with millions of listeners on Spotify including his new song "Say" with Julian Marley, son of the legendary Bob Marley. Moshe joins Rabbi Wildes to discuss how after living a life of non-observance, finding Hashem has been the key to his incredible success at such a young age. Moshe also discusses the extraordinary story of how the accidental release of his first single led to his rise in the music scene, how he stays humble in the face of all the temptations success inevitably brings, and more. Timestamps: Moshe’s Spiritual Journey (4:00) Entrepreneurial Success (21:00) Politics & Division (33:00) Music & Gamzu L’Tovah (38:00) Importance of Preparation (44:00) Staying Humble (54:00) Website: jewishexperience.org  Facebook: facebook.com/ManhattanJewishExperience/  Instagram: instagram.com/M_J_experience/

Sarah Guigue, better known as HassidicHipsterGirl on Instagram is an amazing content creator and Torah educator who uses her influence on social media to educate her large following on Torah and Jewish Identity. Rabbi Wildes and Sarah cover many important topics ranging from the practical to the mystical. How we can use the potential of social media for the good? What is the best way to combat Antisemitism? Why does God seem so hidden in this world of ours? All that and more in this captivating conversation. Timestamps: 3:30 Relearning Judaism 17:00 Why God Hides 27:00 Rudy Rochman's controversial post on AntiSemitism 38:00 Can Social Media be used for good? 46:30 Favorite Torah Teaching You can follow Rabbi Wildes and Sarah on Instagram @RabbiWildes and @HassidicHipsterGirl Website: jewishexperience.org  Facebook: facebook.com/ManhattanJewishExperience/  Instagram: instagram.com/M_J_experience/

Rabbi Wildes speaks with Psychologist and fashion influencer Betty Gulko who shared how her childhood in and out of foster homes helped her develop tools to assist young women in overcoming obstacles in life. Great lessons for us all. Betty also discusses how she reconciles being a social media influencer with the fact that social media is a leading cause of anxiety in young people, the best way to support a friend going through a rough time and so much more. Timestamps: 1:45 Self-love 3:30 Betty's Childhood in Foster Homes 8:00 Resilience 11:00 Trauma 14:30 Social Media & Anxiety 23:00 Helping Friends through Tough Times 31:00 Torah 40:00 Growing through Failure You can listen to Betty's podcast Chat with Betty wherever you get your podcasts and follow her at bettygulko.com and @bettygulko on Instagram. Website: jewishexperience.org  Facebook: facebook.com/ManhattanJewishExperience/  Instagram: instagram.com/M_J_experience/

Despite living in times of unprecedented access to material goods, it seems as if anxiety and unhappiness have never been higher, particularly among the younger generation. Rabbi YY Jacobson, one of the foremost spiritual thought leaders of our time, joins Rabbi Wildes to reveal the mystical yet scientific reason behind this reality and answers Mark Twain's famous question of how the Jewish people have survived through centuries of persecution. Rabbi Jacobson also details his experience spent as an apprentice of the Lubavitcher Rebbe ZTL and more in this captivating conversation. Timestamps: 1. Mark Twain and Jewish Survival (1:45) 2. Anxiety/Depression (19:00) 3. Kabbalah and Generational Trauma (25:00) 4. Interconnectivity (30:00) 5. Infinite Nature of Our Souls (37:00) 6. The Lebavitcher Rebbe (47:00) You can watch more of Rabbi YY Jacobson on his Youtube Channel as well as theyeshiva.net Subscribe to the Wildescast: Apple: https://tinyurl.com/2p9yx6s7 Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/bdf26dpk Follow Rabbi Mark Wildes: https://www.instagram.com/Rabbiwildes/ https://www.facebook.com/RabbiMarkWil... Website: jewishexperience.org Facebook: facebook.com/ManhattanJewishExperience/ Instagram: instagram.com/M_J_experience/ Website: jewishexperience.org  Facebook: facebook.com/ManhattanJewishExperience/  Instagram: instagram.com/M_J_experience/

There is a deep yearning for spiritual experience and meaning among the young Jewish community. Rabbi Daniel Bortz, better known as The Millennial Rabbi has gained social-media fame through his focus on meditation, Kabbalah, and Torah wisdom for achieving happiness. Rabbi Wildes speaks with Rabbi Bortz about all this and more in this inspirational and informative conversation that will leave you thinking about "God" in a whole new way. Timestamps: 1:30 - Millennials and Torah 12:30 - Nature of God 15:00 - Rationalism vs. Mysticism 20:00: Happiness 30:00 Power of Prayer 37:00 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Follow Millennial Rabbi on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/millennialrabbi and sign up for his classes at RabbiBortz.com Subscribe to the Wildescast: Apple: https://tinyurl.com/2p9yx6s7 Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/bdf26dpk Follow Rabbi Mark Wildes: https://www.instagram.com/Rabbiwildes/ https://www.facebook.com/RabbiMarkWildesMJE Website: jewishexperience.org Facebook: facebook.com/ManhattanJewishExperience/ Instagram: instagram.com/M_J_experience/ Website: jewishexperience.org  Facebook: facebook.com/ManhattanJewishExperience/  Instagram: instagram.com/M_J_experience/

The status quo between the Israelis and the Palestinians is clearly untenable. Rabbi Mark Wildes speaks with Rabbi Yehuda HaKohen who has spent his life engaging with his Palestinian neighbors in the West Bank, about whether peace is possible. This is an explosive conversation where you will often find yourself disagreeing, but it is a guarantee that you will not leave thinking exactly the same way you did before about the conflict. Timestamps: 1:30 - Post-Zionism 5:30 - One-State solution 14:00 - Jewish state 21:00: Two-State solution 30:00 Is peace possible? 37:00 Land for peace 44:00 Jews in the diaspora 55:00 Israeli politics 1:00:00 - Israel’s historic mission Follow Rav Yehuda's work at Visionmovement.org Subscribe to the Wildescast: Apple: https://tinyurl.com/2p9yx6s7 Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/bdf26dpk Follow Rabbi Mark Wildes: https://www.instagram.com/Rabbiwildes/ https://www.facebook.com/RabbiMarkWildesMJE Website: jewishexperience.org Facebook: facebook.com/ManhattanJewishExperience/ Instagram: instagram.com/M_J_experience/ Website: jewishexperience.org  Facebook: facebook.com/ManhattanJewishExperience/  Instagram: instagram.com/M_J_experience/

L'Chaim OG (Zecharya Levine) is blowing up in the Jewish music scene with his inspirational lyrics and catchy beats. Zecharya takes us through his journey from growing up Christian to falling in love with Torah and eventually converting. He also debuts an acapella version of his new song and reveals a beautiful secret about the iconic musician Prince, who happens to be his cousin. The Torah wisdom in this conversation is immense as Zecharya shares the lessons he's learned on his journey that will lead to a better, more prosperous life for those who listen. Timestamps: How beating cancer led to a life of gratitude (4:00) Finding Hashem (6:00) Falling in love with Torah (18:00) Experience with Reform, Conservative, and Orthodox communities (20:00), Inspiring young Jews (22:00) Ending division among the Jewish community (37:00) His cousin Prince (51:00) New song (53:00) Website: jewishexperience.org  Facebook: facebook.com/ManhattanJewishExperience/  Instagram: instagram.com/M_J_experience/

Rabbi Tovia Singer is world-famous for his debates with priests and pastors as well as for saving countless Jews from falling victim to the hands of Christian cult groups. Rabbi Singer cautions regarding congregations that "are designed to appear Jewish, but are actually fundamentalist Christian churches, which use traditional Jewish symbols to lure the most vulnerable of our Jewish people into their ranks." In this incredible conversation, Rabbi Wildes and Rabbi Singer discuss: Are Christian Missionaries Still a Threat? (1:30) Atheism (8:30) Should Rabbis Meet With Evangelical Christians? (12:00) The Truth Behind Evangelical Support of Israel (20:00) How Jews For Jesus Backfires Into More Converts to Judaism (36:00) The Divinity of Torah (39:00) Can Torah at Sinai be Proved? (44:00) Debating Atheists like Sam Harris (50:00) Eastern Religions (57:00) Inspiring Young Jews (1:00:00) Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wildescast/id1505237668 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/50F2J3i8Uwd2ffsxFhcgva Follow Rabbi Mark Wildes Instagram: instagram.com/Rabbiwildes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RabbiMarkWil... Follow MJE Website: jewishexperience.org Facebook: facebook.com/ManhattanJewishExperience/ Instagram: instagram.com/M_J_experience/ Follow Rabbi Tovia Singer: https://www.youtube.com/user/ToviaSinger1/ Outreachjudaism.org Website: jewishexperience.org  Facebook: facebook.com/ManhattanJewishExperience/  Instagram: instagram.com/M_J_experience/