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Behind the Bima

Rabbi Efrem Goldberg

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Fréquence : 1 épisode/10j. Total Éps: 223

Rabbis Efrem Goldberg and Philip Moskowitz from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community.

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The Relationship Crisis Nobody Is Talking About: Rabbi Yakov Danishefsky

Épisode 218

mercredi 24 juin 2026 • Durée 01:15:25

Note: This episode contains discussion of sensitive topics.

Why do so many people feel disconnected today?

Rabbi Yakov Danishefsky joins Behind the Bima for a thought-provoking conversation about attachment, relationships, vulnerability, and the growing challenge of genuine connection in modern life.

Drawing from both Torah and psychology, Rabbi Danishefsky explains why many of us spend our lives pursuing achievement, productivity, and self-improvement while overlooking the very thing we need most: meaningful relationships. He explores how attachment shapes our connection to Hashem, to other people, and to ourselves, and why disconnection often sits beneath many of the struggles people face.

The conversation also explores loneliness, marriage, friendship, therapy, personal growth, failure, resilience, and Rabbi Danishefsky's work helping people navigate addiction and other deeply personal struggles. From the roots of destructive behaviors to the challenge of genuine vulnerability, he offers a compelling perspective on what people are really searching for beneath the surface.

This episode is sponsored by Michele Dimont IMO Chayim, on his 5th yahrzeit, and in recognition of the Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund, the Segula Fund, which Chayim started to help community couples bear the high costs of infertility treatments.

This season of Behind the Bima is sponsored by Julie Charlestein & Darryl Benjamin in honor of their grandparents, Morton & Malvina Charlestein, and their children, Ruby and Maccabi Benjamin.

In this episode:

Why connection is at the center of a meaningful life
Attachment theory and Jewish thought
Relationships with Hashem, others, and ourselves
The loneliness and disconnection facing modern society
Productivity versus relationship
Marriage, friendship, and belonging
The connection between addiction, loneliness, and healing
What therapy can teach us about growth
Why lasting change begins with understanding why
Where Torah and psychology intersect

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Dovi Neuburger Wants Us to Laugh at Ourselves

Épisode 217

mardi 16 juin 2026 • Durée 01:25:38

Note: This episode contains discussion of several controversial topics and stories.

Why does Dovi Neuburger make us laugh at ourselves?

Dovi Neuburger goes Behind the Bima for a candid conversation about comedy, community, and the frum world through the eyes of someone who has learned how to turn familiar moments into unforgettable jokes.

Dovi reflects on his journey into stand-up, the rise of his social media audience, the anxiety and overthinking behind comedy, and the difference between making fun of Judaism from the outside and laughing at our own world from within. He also shares what it was like growing up as a Rrabbi’s son, how that shaped his view of community criticism, and why the best jokes often reveal something true.

The conversation also explores social media, crowd work, boundaries in satire, stories that are “truer” than reality, family support, the impact of laughter in Israel after October 7th, and what comedy can give people in difficult times.

This season of Behind the Bima is sponsored by Julie Charlestein & Darryl Benjamin in honor of their grandparents, Morton & Malvina Charlestein, and their children, Ruby and Maccabi Benjamin.

In this episode:

Comedy, satire, and the frum community
Why Dovi never set out to be an Instagram comedian
The difference between being famous and being meaningful
Anxiety, overthinking, and the mind of a comedian
The line between funny and too far
Why some stories are “truer” than reality
Growing up as a rabbi’s son
The support of his parents and family
Social media, crowd work, and the craft of stand-up
Why people need laughter during difficult times

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The Jewish Soundtrack is Changing: Chaim Ghoori

Épisode 216

mardi 9 juin 2026 • Durée 01:16:57

Why does Jewish music feel so different today?

Chaim Ghoori goes Behind the Bima for a fascinating conversation about the rise of a new style of Jewish music, one marked by vulnerability, authenticity, emotional honesty, and a deep yearning for connection.

Chaim reflects on his journey from early life, to his days at the Yeshiva of Waterbury, to becoming part of a new wave of Jewish music marked by vulnerability, authenticity, and emotional honesty. He explores why so many young people are connecting to music that speaks openly about struggle, growth, belonging, and a relationship with Hashem.

The conversation also explores mentorship, community, recovery work, emotional vulnerability, October 7th, and the power of feeling truly seen.

This season of Behind the Bima is sponsored by Julie Charlestein & Darryl Benjamin in honor of their grandparents, Morton & Malvina Charlestein, and their children, Ruby and Maccabi Benjamin.

In this episode:

The story behind his hit song, “Yidden”
Why Jewish music feels different today
Vulnerability, authenticity, and songwriting
Waterbury's impact on a generation
Community, belonging, and being seen
Music as a spiritual language
October 7th and the unexpected journey of Yidden
Recovery, mentorship, and the Living Room
The search for deeper connection
Chaim's creative process and musical journey

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The Question We’re Not Asking Our Kids: Rabbi Yossi Bensoussan

Épisode 215

mardi 2 juin 2026 • Durée 43:59

Why do so many teenagers push away the people who care about them most?

Rabbi Yossi Bensoussan joins Behind the Bima for one of the most emotionally honest and practically grounded parenting conversations the podcast has had in years. Drawing from decades of crisis intervention, addiction counseling, and working with struggling teens and families, Rabbi Bensoussan argues that many children aren’t rebelling because they want to destroy relationships… but for a deeper reason.

The conversation explores shame, vulnerability, emotional safety, addiction, expectations, masculinity, therapy culture, and the hidden fear driving so much teenage behavior: the fear of disappointing the people they love most.

This season of Behind the Bima is sponsored by Julie Charlestein & Darryl Benjamin in honor of their grandparents, Morton & Malvina Charlestein, and their children, Ruby and Maccabi Benjamin.

In this episode:

Why teenagers test relationships
The fear of disappointing parents
Emotional safety and vulnerability
Parenting through addiction and crisis
Expectations vs. validation
Therapy culture and trauma identity
Boys, masculinity, and emotional openness
Rebuilding trust with struggling children
Technology and modern adolescence

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Joe Lieberman's Legacy: Rebecca Lieberman

Épisode 214

mardi 26 mai 2026 • Durée 43:17

Rebecca Lieberman goes Behind the Bima for a deeply personal conversation about the life and legacy of her father, Senator Joe Lieberman.

The episode moves from the chaos of the 2000 presidential campaign to the quieter moments that defined him most: Shabbat dinners untouched by politics, long walks with family, deep listening, bipartisan friendships, and an unusual ability to remain grounded inside public life. Rebecca reflects on what it was like growing up inside one of America’s most recognizable political families while watching her father navigate politics with moral clarity, religious conviction, and genuine humility.

The conversation also explores the state of American culture today: rising antisemitism, social media polarization, performative politics, and whether the kind of leadership Joe Lieberman represented can still survive in modern America.

This season of Behind the Bima is sponsored by Julie Charlestein & Darryl Benjamin in honor of their grandparents, Morton & Malvina Charlestein, and their children, Ruby and Maccabi Benjamin.

In this episode:

Joe Lieberman’s 2000 vice presidential campaign
Growing up in a national political family
Shabbat as an anchor in public life
Bipartisanship and political friendship
Rising antisemitism in America
Social media and political polarization
Joe Lieberman’s resilience after defeat
Orthodox Judaism in national politics
John McCain and cross-party relationships
Leadership, integrity, and public service

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Rabbi Broide RETURNS: Rabbi Josh Broide

Épisode 213

mardi 19 mai 2026 • Durée 54:38

Rabbi Josh Broide returns to Behind the Bima!

After decades helping build Jewish life in Boca, Rabbi Broide reflects on what it’s actually been like starting over in Modi’in during one of the most volatile periods in Israel’s recent history. The conversation moves from missile sirens and wartime uncertainty to the quieter parts of Israeli life that rarely make headlines: crowded kiddushes, spontaneous Torah learning, one-seder Pesach, and the feeling of waking up every morning in a Jewish state.

The Rabbis also tackle one of the most emotionally charged conversations in the Jewish world right now: how should aliyah actually be discussed? Does fear motivate people — or push them away? Funny, personal, and thoughtful, this episode explores the emotional reality of building a life in Israel while remaining deeply connected to the Jewish world in America.

This season of Behind the Bima is sponsored by Julie Charlestein & Darryl Benjamin in honor of their grandparents, Morton & Malvina Charlestein, and their children, Ruby and Maccabi Benjamin.

In this episode:

Rabbi Josh Broide’s transition from Boca to Modi’in
Living through missile sirens and wartime Israel
The emotional reality of aliyah after October 7
Israeli resilience and community culture
The “aliyah snob” debate
One seder vs. two sedarim
Israeli shul culture and late-night learning
El Al travel stories and airplane-seat debates

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The Mentalist Who Broke the Rabbis: Shlomo Levinger

Épisode 212

mardi 12 mai 2026 • Durée 01:13:04

On this episode of Behind the Bima, the Rabbis sit down with Shlomo Levinger, a professional mentalist whose work blends performance, psychology, and precision.

What looks impossible on stage isn’t about supernatural ability. It’s about structure, timing, and understanding how people think. Shlomo pulls back the curtain on what mentalism actually is, and why the experience matters more than the method behind it.

At the same time, he shares what it takes to build this into a real career—from early gigs to larger stages—and the decisions that come with it. That includes the opportunities he’s walked away from, and how being an observant Jew shapes the way he approaches his work, his image, and his boundaries.

This season of Behind the Bima is sponsored by Julie Charlestein & Darryl Benjamin in honor of their grandparents, Morton & Malvina Charlestein, and their children, Ruby and Maccabi Benjamin.

In this episode, we discuss:

What mentalism actually is (and what it isn’t)
Why performance matters more than the method
The psychology behind how audiences experience mentalism
Building a career from small gigs to larger stages
Turning down opportunities that didn’t align with Torah values
Navigating the industry as a frum performer

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Is Torah Not Enough Anymore? Rav Nissan Kaplan

Épisode 211

mardi 5 mai 2026 • Durée 41:04

On this episode of Behind the Bima, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is joined by Rav Nissan Kaplan for a conversation that goes to the heart of chinuch today: what it means to be a Rebbi, and what talmidim are actually looking for.

As expectations shift and access to information becomes limitless, Rav Kaplan offers a grounded perspective on what hasn’t changed… and what has. The conversation explores the role of connection in Torah transmission, what defines real success in yeshiva, and how a Rebbi shapes not just how a student learns, but who he becomes.

Rav Kaplan also speaks candidly about personal loss and the way emunah is lived, not theorized, through tefillah, honesty, and continuing forward without simplifying the complexity of pain.

This season of Behind the Bima is sponsored by Julie Charlestein & Darryl Benjamin in honor of their grandparents, Morton & Malvina Charlestein, and their children, Ruby and Maccabi Benjamin.

This conversation explores:

The evolving role of a Rebbi in today’s generation
Why connection has become central to chinuch
Defining success in yeshiva beyond learning
The relationship between Torah learning and personal growth
Living with loss, tefillah, and emunah
Why growth happens through consistency, not moments

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When Comedy Gets Serious: Ami Kozak

Épisode 210

mardi 28 avril 2026 • Durée 01:16:21

On this episode of Behind the Bima, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg and Rabbi Philip Moskowitz sit down with Ami Kozak, whose impressions and satire have become a sharp lens on how people speak… and what they actually mean.

What makes those impressions resonate isn’t just the humor. It’s recognition. The way people talk about Israel, about Jews, and about each other often carries assumptions, framing, and subtext that go unnoticed until they’re reflected back.

This conversation explores how satire exposes those patterns, why certain narratives gain traction, and what it means to have a public voice in a moment where attention, influence, and credibility are often misaligned.

This season of Behind the Bima is sponsored by Julie Charlestein & Darryl Benjamin in honor of their grandparents, Morton & Malvina Charlestein, and their children, Ruby and Maccabi Benjamin.

Topics discussed:

How impressions reveal patterns in how people speak and think
The language and framing around Israel in public discourse
Satire as a way to show ideas rather than argue them
When to engage bad-faith voices... and when not to
The risks of platforming and false equivalence

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How Does Rav Gav Do It?

Épisode 209

mardi 21 avril 2026 • Durée 01:20:15

On this episode of Behind the Bima, the Rabbis sit down with Rav Gav, a beloved and dynamic educator from Aish who has spent decades teaching in seminaries across Israel and engaging students around the world. Known for his humor, energy, and unfiltered honesty, Rav Gav brings a perspective that is both deeply grounded and refreshingly real.

Together, we explore what today’s students are actually struggling with, how educators and parents often misunderstand them, and why the key to growth isn’t control—it’s connection. From navigating crisis in Israel to answering life’s biggest questions about faith, identity, and purpose, Rav Gav shares what he’s learned from years on the front lines of Jewish education.

With stories, sharp insights, and plenty of laughter, this conversation challenges assumptions and reframes what it really means to teach, parent, and inspire in today’s world.

This season of Behind the Bima is sponsored by Julie Charlestein & Darryl Benjamin in honor of their grandparents, Morton & Malvina Charlestein, and their children, Ruby and Maccabi Benjamin.

Topics Discussed:

Seminary life during wartime and how students process crisis
Why students across the spectrum are often asking the same questions
The myth of short attention spans vs. ineffective teaching
“Parenting vs. ranting” and what kids actually need from parents
Support, boundaries, and how real connection is built
Educator-student relationships and maintaining proper boundaries
The broader question of identity and “modern Orthodoxy”

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