Your Source for High Quality, Diverse On-Line Jewish Content
In this episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity talks about self-reflection as we approach the Jewish New Year. People have been struggling with the question of self-determination and free-will in our lives throughout history. We generally assume that we have free-will which is both empowering, but also puts a […]
Podcast: Download
In this episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity talks about magical thinking. Magical thining refers to irrational beliefs that lead us to believe that the universe (or God) gives us signs on what we are supposed to do. What are the big truths that guide your life? How many […]
Podcast: Download
In this episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity talks about the many relationships that we have. Some relationships are long-lasting, and others do not. He asks the question of how we let relationships go. There is an ancient text that instructs us to separate ourselves from those who are […]
Podcast: Download
In this episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity talks about his memories of the documentary on Woodstock, and the farmer Max Yasgur on whose farm the concert took place. He talks about the important role that farming plays in Jewish tradition. How do you get in touch with nature? […]
Podcast: Download
In this episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity talks about martyrdom. He talks about the fact that we live in a time, when we don’t really need to be phycial or emotional martyrs. Have their been times in your life when you have felt that you needed to be […]
Podcast: Download
In this episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity asks the question “what would you do if you had a month?” There was a time when people did get to take time to recharge their batteries, to try something new, and to study, but those days are hard to find […]
Podcast: Download
In this episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity talks about the complexity of relationships, and creating space for other people. Accoriding to Kaballah, in the beginning, God was everything, and everything was God. During creation, God had to create room for “the other”. Like this, when we get into […]
Podcast: Download
In this episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity talks about the “Shared Leadership Model.” In exploring this topic, Rabbi Samlan looks at Moses and the Jewish people while they were in the desert, and how Moses welcomes others to share in his leadership. What are the challenges you have […]
Podcast: Download
In this episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity reports in from the BBYO Kallah. He invites two students to talk about making change, and starting by looking at yourself, because if we al change ourselves, it would be a great first step. Go take a look in a mirror, […]
Podcast: Download
In this episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity hands the mic over to campers at the BBYO Kallah. They talk about the things that they can do to Michayai HaMaytim, “Revive The Dead”. How do you revive parts of yourself? Please let us know on our Facebook page Facebook.com/JCastNetwork, […]
Podcast: Download
