Behind the Bima

Addiction is not limited to those who are young. Addiction is not limited to drugs, alcohol or gambling. Some eat compulsively, others shop or order online beyond their budget and others cannot stop working or even exercising. We can all benefit from learning more about addiction and compulsive behavior. We cannot and must not brush addiction under the carpet.
We all owe those struggling with addiction or in recovery to build a community of sensitivity, warmth and support. Our community lost a very special young man to this dreaded disease earlier this year. Jonathan W. was bright, artistic, loving, humble and deeply devoted to his family. His amazing parents have chosen to channel their pain into helping the community by sponsoring a critically important new initiative connecting those in recovery with families in our community. Tune in to the program to find out more about the program and how you can get involved.
Featuring:
Moshe A. Yachnes, LCSW (Founder, Onward Living)
Moshe F. (Graduate, Onward Living)
Yudi B. (Graduate, Onward Living)
Onward Living blends together residential addiction treatment with outpatient medical and psychological therapeutic services to create a Unique Hybrid structure.

Bracha “Beatie” Deutsch (ברכה דויטש; née Rabin; born August 29, 1989) is a Haredi American-Israeli marathon runner. She has won the Tiberias Marathon and the Jerusalem Marathon, as well as the Israeli half-marathon and marathon national championships.
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Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is the Senior Rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), a rapidly-growing congregation of over 800 families and over 1,000 children in Boca Raton, Florida. BRS is the largest Orthodox Synagogue in the Southeast United States. Rabbi Goldberg's warm and welcoming personality has helped attract people of diverse backgrounds and ages to feel part of the BRS community, reinforcing the BRS credo of 'Valuing Diversity and Celebrating Unity.
Rabbi Philip Moskowitz serves as Associate Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), where he helps lead a rapidly growing congregation of over 850 families including over 1,000 children. His warm personality and dynamic, positive spirit make people of all backgrounds and ages feel a part of the BRS community. Rabbi Moskowitz officiates at life cycle events, provides pastoral counseling, and serves as halachic advisor and close confidante to hundreds of members. Beyond the engaging and relevant Shabbat morning sermons, delivered to multiple, diverse minyanim, and the numerous regular classes and shiurim in the Shul, Rabbi Moskowitz regularly teaches Torah in private homes, local day schools, and the community at large.
Rabbi Josh Broide is the Director of the Deborah & Larry D. Silver Center for Jewish Engagement (CJE), a Division of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. He is also the Founder and Director of the Boca Raton Jewish Experience (BRJE), a rapidly growing outreach and engagement program in Boca Raton, Florida. In addition he also works as the Outreach Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), one of the largest Modern Orthodox Synagogues in North America.

R. Manis Friedman (full name: Menachem Manis HaKohen Friedman, Hebrew: מנחם מניס הכהן פרידמן‎; born 1946) is a Chabad Lubavitch Hassid, Shliach, rabbi, author, social philosopher and public speaker. He is also the dean of the Bais Chana Institute of Jewish Studies. Friedman authored Doesn't Anyone Blush Anymore?, which was published in 1990 and is currently in its fourth printing. He is featured in the documentary films: The Lost Key (2014), The Jewish Journey: America (2015), and “Patterns of Evidences” (2017).

Benzion Hakohen "Benny" Friedman (Hebrew: בנציון הכהן פרידמן‎; born 1984)[1] is an American Hasidic Jewish singer and a non-pulpit rabbi. Professionally trained in voice, he rose to prominence on the contemporary Jewish religious music scene with his first album in 2009. Singing mainly in Hebrew, Friedman tours extensively and also appears in music videos. He views his music as a shlichus (outreach) tool, with the goal of drawing Jews closer to Judaism.
Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:
Website: https://rabbiefremgoldberg.org/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efrem.goldberg
Twitter: http://twitter.com/rabbigoldberg
Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is the Senior Rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), a rapidly-growing congregation of over 800 families and over 1,000 children in Boca Raton, Florida. BRS is the largest Orthodox Synagogue in the Southeast United States. Rabbi Goldberg's warm and welcoming personality has helped attract people of diverse backgrounds and ages to feel part of the BRS community, reinforcing the BRS credo of 'Valuing Diversity and Celebrating Unity.
Rabbi Philip Moskowitz serves as Associate Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), where he helps lead a rapidly growing congregation of over 850 families including over 1,000 children. His warm personality and dynamic, positive spirit make people of all backgrounds and ages feel a part of the BRS community. Rabbi Moskowitz officiates at life cycle events, provides pastoral counseling, and serves as halachic advisor and close confidante to hundreds of members. Beyond the engaging and relevant Shabbat morning sermons, delivered to multiple, diverse minyanim, and the numerous regular classes and shiurim in the Shul, Rabbi Moskowitz regularly teaches Torah in private homes, local day schools, and the community at large.
Rabbi Josh Broide is the Director of the Deborah & Larry D. Silver Center for Jewish Engagement (CJE), a Division of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. He is also the Founder and Director of the Boca Raton Jewish Experience (BRJE), a rapidly growing outreach and engagement program in Boca Raton, Florida. In addition he also works as the Outreach Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), one of the largest Modern Orthodox Synagogues in North America.

R. Yechiel Slomo Levitansky was born in Los-Angeles in 1974. He lives at present in Sumy, Ukraine with his wife and 6 children. As a rabbi his activity is the restoration of the Jewish in Sumy and the Sumy region. Since 5 years he studied in religious yeshiva school in L.A. and N.Y., USA. After finishing yeshiva he had practice in 1994-1995 in Kharkov, Ukraine and helped the local rabbi.

Rabbi Yaakov Gibber became the Rabbi and Spiritual Leader of The Boca Jewish Center/Shaaray Tefilla in August of 2008. Prior to joining the Boca Jewish Center family, Rabbi Gibber and his family lived in Jerusalem, Israel where he taught on the Judaic Studies faculty at Yeshivat Netiv Aryeh and served as the founding Dean of Aish HaTorah's Intermediate Beis Medrash program. He has also taught at Yeshiva University High School for Boys in New York and served as a Community Fellow of Yeshiva University's South Florida Center for Jewish Leadership and Learning. Rabbi Gibber received his Bachelor’s degree as well as his Rabbinic ordination from Yeshiva University and its affiliate Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary (RIETS), and holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and Education from Columbia University. He currently serves as a Rabbinic member of the Board of Directors of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. Additionally, Rabbi Gibber serves as a member of the Executive Committee of the Rabbinical Council of America (RCA). Rabbi Gibber and his wife Jennifer are blessed with seven children, Chana Tehilla, Chaim, Nechama, Shimshi, Shaya, Yitzi and Moshe.

00:00 - Introduction
12:57 - Rabbi Yechiel Levitansky
48:10 - Discussion
54:34 - Rabbi Yaakov Gibber (BJC)

Connect with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg:
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Rabbi Efrem Goldberg: Rabbi, Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS).
Rabbi Philip Moskowitz: Associate Rabbi, BRS.
Rabbi Josh Broide: Outreach Rabbi, BRS.

In this week's episode, Rabbi Goldberg is joined by cohosts Rabbis Josh Broide and Philip Moskowitz. They speak to Rubin, Alex Katz of eretz chemda, and Menachem Traxler, Director of Pantry Packers taking a look into the Israeli community's unity and dedication during challenging times. We explore the incredible work done by various groups who share their experiences about the partnerships formed, the volunteer initiatives, and the resource assistance they've provided. Plus, a report from a soldier on the front line sharing a heart wrenching experience losing his commander in battle.

Also, hear the inspiring story of a founder of a philanthropic organization, giving insights into his journey from his Texan roots to establishing an inclusive charity in Israel. He sheds light on their mission, methods of operation, use of donations, and empowers people to join their cause.

00:00 - Conversation with Rabbis Josh Broide and Philip Moskowitz
7:37 - Nir Rubin

28:49 - Alex Katz
56:06 - Menachem Traxler