Explore every episode of the podcast Judaism's Top Talks

Hosts of From The Inside Out Podcast, Rivkah Krinsky and Eda Schottenstein, sit down with Dr. Jonathan Singer, an expert in youth suicide prevention, for a meaningful discussion about the mental health struggles facing today’s youth, sharing strategies for support and early prevention.

This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

Discover the Jewish secret to navigating life's greatest challenges, reframing negative situations as hidden catalysts for positive outcomes, empowering us with the strength we need to withstand the trials we face and the tools to combat them.

This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

An in-depth panel discussion on combating the world’s oldest hatred. Gain insight into antisemitism’s roots and modern manifestations, as well as practical strategies for responding with dignity, pride, and purpose.

This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

Mrs. Rivkah Slonim takes an unapologetic look at campus antisemitism in the aftermath of October 7th and what it reveals about the state of Jewish pride among our youth.

This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

Prepare for Shabbat with an inspiring musical presentation of classic Shabbat melodies, accompanied by stories and anecdotes from renowned singer-songwriter Alex Clare.

This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

Rabbi Moshe Krasnianski shares 7 game-changing Jewish tips for achieving success.

This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving world, anxiety is rampant. Is there a precedent for this? How can we free ourselves from the shackles of stress and worry? Discover the enduring Jewish path to true inner peace.

This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

Natalie Sanandaji recounts her harrowing escape from the Nova Music Festival massacre. When rockets exploded overhead, gunshots turned confusion into terror. Hear her searing eyewitness account of October 7 and why she now shares her story to combat darkness worldwide.

This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

Rabbi Pinchas Taylor lays out the Jewish guide to finding your purpose in life.

This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

 

 

Discover the profound significance of Shabbat, and how this timeless cornerstone of Jewish life guides us toward reclaiming our most authentic selves.

This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet explores the roots and ongoing challenges of antisemitism and emphasizes the importance of Jewish identity and pride.

This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

See how understanding free will empowers us to implement rewarding changes in our lives and capitalize on life’s choice points.

This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

Dr. Stephen Serbin discusses the concept of an ethical will and how it differs from other types of wills a person might write.  An ethical will allows a person to transmit their spiritual legacy to their loved ones.  In this interactive workshop, Stephen Serbain will give you the tools to compose your own Jewish ethical will. 

This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

Do the laws of Shabbat observance add up to something more? Gain a deeper understanding of the day of rest’s inner significance in this eye-opening talk.

This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

Hear the fascinating and empowering story of Devorah Romm, the female printer behind the classic and now ubiquitous Vilna edition of the Talmud in 1886, and trace her impact on Torah study through the generations.

This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

How can we develop gratitude? Learn tools and practices for cultivating an appreciation for the people in your life and the blessings you already possess.

This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

Encounter a powerful perspective that sees life’s challenges in a new light and gain renewed motivation for achieving your potential.

This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

Get clarity on whether Judaism classifies world religions as idolatrous, while exploring the Halachic definition and deeper meaning of Judaism’s rejection of idol worship.

This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

How does the geological evidence square with biblical accounts of Creation? Explore a fascinating perspective on thinking about the world’s age with the Science Editor of Rockefeller University.

This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

This multimedia presentation delves into the historical significance of the Cairo Genizah, an ancient storeroom of discarded Jewish texts and documents, to unravel captivating details of Maimonides’s life as Jewish leader and author.

This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

Explore the intersection of Jewish law and patient advocacy, from the need for informed choices to the practical considerations of advance medical directives and how to balance a patient’s respect and their desire to keep to Jewish law.

This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

Discover the true role angels play in Judaism and see how acts of human kindness can bring their messages to life.

This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

The latest research on the impact of sharing rich spirituality with our families and gaining practical tools to nurture their spirits.   This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

Join this behind-the-scenes tour of an Italian exhibit, uncovering the Jewish community’s surprising history in the early medical schools of Renaissance Italy.

This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

What does it mean to be real? Take a step toward understanding your most authentic self with this probing exploration of what it means to act authentically and where your innermost core can be found.

This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

A frank discussion of the need for the Torah’s unchanging guideposts in a time of accelerating change, anxiety, and openness.

This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

Explore some of the debates between the Talmudic Sages and the philosophers of Athens and Rome in the wake of the Temple’s destruction, from eating etiquette to meaning of astrology, and their deeper meaning.  

This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

Join this interactive workshop with resilience expert Dr. Andrew Shatté to gain practical tools for managing stress and anxiety, reframing challenges, and fostering positivity.

This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

In this keynote address, Rabbi bryski explores the familial aspect of the Jewish people with heartwarming stories and signature humor. Prepare for a journey across time and space as he masterfully weaves together the tale of our nation.

This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

Join this crash course for an overview of the prophecies surrounding Armageddon and the Messianic future and a guide to the nuts and bolts of how prophecy works.

This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

Hear Frank Meeink’s telling of a descent into America’s dark Neo-Nazi underbelly, a battle with hate and addiction, and ultimate triumph.

This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

Take a dive into the rules of separating bad from good on Shabbat and unpack the surprising implications for the way we perceive others.

This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

Hear Molly Resnick’s story of personal transformation as a celebrity journalist who fell in love with Jewish learning and life.

This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

Who needs a rebbe? This session says we all do. Explore the reasons for a rebbe and the vital personal impact of establishing your connection. In honor of the 30th yahrtzeit of the Lubavitcher Rebbe OBM.

This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

Can scientific findings contradict Torah wisdom? Hear a refreshing new take on the long-standing questions posed by the intersection of Torah and science.

This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

Join this interactive workshop to gain practical tools for suicide prevention and intervention that can mean the difference between life and death.

This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

Learn how a child’s responsibility to care for their parents plays out in the retirement years and beyond. This session addresses a host of practical considerations for the sandwich generation.

This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

Unlock the history and development of Jewish law from Mount Sinai to modern times in this overview of 3,000 years of Jewish legal thinking.

This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

How does karma differ from Jewish descriptions of Divine reward? Discover the Jewish view of this popular belief and the practical repercussions of our actions.

This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

Explore the impact and importance of setting personal goals and working toward your highest values in life.

This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

Dreams can feel real and significant but they can also be products of our imagination. How can we distinguish between meaningful dreams and those to be disregarded? How can we interpret our enigmatic dreams and address the unsettling ones? It’s time to explore this topic through the lens of the Talmud and kabbalah.   This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

Discover the fascinating Jewish debates on questions of medical morality throughout history, from the ethics of reproduction to the question of when life ends.

This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

Gain insights and tools for boosting your sense of happiness and connection through gratitude, kindness, and social interaction.

This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

Join a compelling journey through the meaning of the Yizkor service, sure to stir your soul, invoke emotion, and offer comfort.

This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

Hear the logic-defying story of Rabbi Moshe Bryski’s brush with death on the 101 freeway, his recovery, and the wisdom and inspiration he took from it all.

This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

Hear the inside story of how a twelfth-century episode of mass psychosis spawned the blood libel myth that still plagues Jewish communities today.

This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

Gain insight into the routines and attitudes that create a successful Jewish life alongside practical tools for creating your success story.

This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

When it comes to freedom of speech, where does Judaism draw the line? Hear Judaism’s surprising perspectives on this hotly contested issue playing out across the country.

This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

Gain key insight into human personality and harness timeless Jewish wisdom for personal growth and self-discovery.

This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

See how Jewish practice aligns with positive mental health habits to empower a more mindful and meaning-filled Jewish life.  

This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.