The Jewish Experience

Today's episode is a rebroadcast of a lunch and learn on Facebook Live. The topic is "The Blame Game: Do we take responsibility for our actions?" We open with a fascinating story about a famous classical musician that you're not going to want to miss Website: jewishexperience.org  Facebook: facebook.com/ManhattanJewishExperience/  Instagram: instagram.com/M_J_experience/

Today's episode is a special one. It's a conversation between Rabbi Wildes and his close friend, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg, the Senior Rabbi of Boca Raton Synagogue, the largest Orthodox Synagogue in the Southeast United States. Even outside of his Florida community, Rabbi Goldberg is known across the country for the leadership role he plays in the modern orthodox community. His classes are now enjoyed by thousands of people each day around the world. On today's show, the two rabbis talking about the biggest challenges they face shepherding a community through a global pandemic and the importance of promoting nuanced conversations amongst their congregants.  Learn more about Rabbi Efrem Goldberg at: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/ https://www.youtube.com/user/rabbiefremgoldberg https://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg https://www.instagram.com/rabbiefremgoldberg/ https://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg https://www.brsonline.org/ Website: jewishexperience.org  Facebook: facebook.com/ManhattanJewishExperience/  Instagram: instagram.com/M_J_experience/

Today's episode is a rebroadcast of a lunch and learn on Facebook Live. The topic is "Thou Shall Not Hate: Navigating Relationships in a Complex World." Here is a link to the source sheet for the class:  https://www.dropbox.com/s/0npr7r0q8vilwvf/ReachingOut0702.jpeg?dl=0 Website: jewishexperience.org  Facebook: facebook.com/ManhattanJewishExperience/  Instagram: instagram.com/M_J_experience/

You're in for a real treat today and that's because, in this episode, Rabbi Wildes interviews his brother Michael. Michael is a law professor, an immigration attorney, a volunteer EMT and the mayor of Englewood, New Jersey. The two brothers had a fascinating conversation about the coronavirus and the Black Lives Matter movement – among a whole host of other topics. Their sibling rivalry, and their love for each other, shined through during this intriguing interview. Find our more about Michael Wildes here: https://www.wildeslaw.com Website: jewishexperience.org  Facebook: facebook.com/ManhattanJewishExperience/  Instagram: instagram.com/M_J_experience/

Today's episode is a rebroadcast of a lunch and learn on Facebook Live. It's the second in a special 2 part series. The topic is "Technology & Slander: Where do we draw the line?" It's a Jewish perspective on the good, the bad and the ugly of social media. Here is a link to today’s source sheet:  https://www.dropbox.com/s/sdw8xxdv1mvqmof/Tech%26Slander.pdf?dl=0 Website: jewishexperience.org  Facebook: facebook.com/ManhattanJewishExperience/  Instagram: instagram.com/M_J_experience/

Today's episode is a rebroadcast of a lunch and learn on Facebook Live. It's the first in a special 2 part series. The topic is "Technology & Slander: Where do we draw the line? It's a Jewish perspective on the good, the bad and the ugly of social media. Here is a link to today’s source sheet:  https://www.dropbox.com/s/sdw8xxdv1mvqmof/Tech%26Slander.pdf?dl=0 Website: jewishexperience.org  Facebook: facebook.com/ManhattanJewishExperience/  Instagram: instagram.com/M_J_experience/

Today's episode is a rebroadcast of a special Facebook Live event. On Tuesday night, June 9th, the Manhattan Jewish Experience hosted a panel discussion on racism in America. Rabbi Wildes was joined by Reverend Joseph Ford, the Senior Pastor of Faith Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church in Stamford, and Eric Adams, the Borough President of Brooklyn. They had an important and thoughtful conversation about the the terrible tragedy surrounding the death of George Floyd. Website: jewishexperience.org  Facebook: facebook.com/ManhattanJewishExperience/  Instagram: instagram.com/M_J_experience/

Today's episode is a rebroadcast of a lunch and learn on Facebook Live. It's the second in a special two-part series about the Jewish imperative to fix the world. In light of recent events, we dedicate this class to the terrible tragedy surrounding the death of George Floyd.Here is a link to today’s source material: https://www.dropbox.com/s/9rv7l2gyfolxumr/TikkunOlam0608.pdf?dl=0 Website: jewishexperience.org Facebook: facebook.com/ManhattanJewishExperience/ Instagram: instagram.com/M_J_experience/

Today's episode is a rebroadcast of a lunch and learn on Facebook Live. It's the first in a special two-part series about the Jewish imperative to fix the world. Social justice began when God told Adam to make the world a better place. In light of recent events, we dedicate this class to the terrible tragedy surrounding the death of George Floyd. Here is a link to today’s source sheets: https://www.dropbox.com/s/9rv7l2gyfolxumr/TikkunOlam0608.pdf?dl=0 Website: jewishexperience.org  Facebook: facebook.com/ManhattanJewishExperience/  Instagram: instagram.com/M_J_experience/

Today's episode is a rebroadcast of a lunch and learn on Facebook Live. It's the second in a special two-part series called "Do we really make our own choices? What Judaism teaches us about our ability to react to things in the right way." Martin Luther King Jr once said: “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” In this series, Rabbi Wildes reflects on the terrible tragedy of the death of George Floyd and the reaction which has ensued across the United States. Here is a link to today’s source material: https://www.dropbox.com/s/8ptcxhe56289x8q/Choice0601.pdf?dl=0 Website: jewishexperience.org  Facebook: facebook.com/ManhattanJewishExperience/  Instagram: instagram.com/M_J_experience/