What does Judaism actually say about eating meat?

In this powerful Moral Edge Breakdown, Akiva Gersh—known as the “Vegan Rabbi”—shares the personal journey that took him from a typical American meat-heavy diet to a life devoted to veganism, activism, and Torah study.

The conversation goes far beyond food. It explores moral dissonance, the hidden realities of modern animal agriculture, the environmental impact of what we eat, and a provocative question: was humanity originally meant to live on a plant-based diet?

From Genesis and classical Jewish sources to modern kosher industry practices, this episode challenges long-held assumptions about tradition, ethics, and responsibility.

You may not agree with everything—but you won’t look at your plate the same way again.

Ever wonder why some homes just feel different?

It’s not the furniture or the decor—it’s the atmosphere.In this episode of Jenuine Voices, Jen Airley sits down with renowned scholar Shani Taragin for a conversation that is as deeply intellectual as it is beautifully practical.

Shani, a woman who famously turned down Harvard to follow her spiritual calling, pulls back the curtain on how a woman’s presence serves as the "Invisible Architect" of the family.

From the high-stakes decisions of identity to the "holy chaos" of changing diapers and making dinner, this episode is a masterclass in living with intention.In this episode, you’ll discover:

The Harvard Choice: How Shani aligned her life’s path with her deepest values (and how you can find that clarity too).

Diapers to Divinity: Transforming the mundane "to-do list" into a spiritual practice that fuels your soul.

The 10-Breath Rule: A simple, life-changing tip for transitioning from the noise of the world to the peace of your home.

Reflexive Faith: Real-time footage of staying grounded when life—and literally sirens—interrupt the day.

This isn't just about parenting; it’s about setting the tone for the people you love most. It’s about finding the "singsong" in the everyday and realizing that your home is the most important project you will ever lead.

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💬Shani shares her practice of thanking God for each child until she can see them smiling in her mind.What is one small thing you do to "set the tone" in your home when things get chaotic?

Let’s build a library of sweetness in the comments below.

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Is the Messiah coming?

And what really needs to happen before he does?

For 2,000 years, every generation said this was the end. Every single time, they were wrong. So what makes today different?

Rabbi Ari Enkin breaks it all down straight from the sources.In this episode:

Will the Third Temple be built by human hands or descend from heaven?

Why can't we build the Temple today and what is actually stopping us?

What does the Torah require before the Messiah can be confirmed?

What happens to Jewish law when Mashiach comes?

Tucker Carlson, the mosque, and what Judaism actually says about the Temple Mount

Eyal Zakai joins The Proctor Effect to discuss choosing combat service in Gaza and finding the "Quiet After the Storm" through music and loss. He shares raw accounts of seeing Hashem's hand amidst the darkness of war and the unbreakable bond of brotherhood formed in the heat of battle.Visit our Website at https://moraledge.com

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"You can be Jewish anywhere. But being an Israeli is a whole other operating system."

In this defining episode of The Weekly Squeeze Breakdown on Moral Edge, Chanale deconstructs the unique cultural software of the Sabra—tough and prickly on the outside, sweet and delicious on the inside.

Moving past the standard Zionist travel brochure, she delivers a blunt, necessary reality check to the diaspora, exploring why "Culture Shock" is guaranteed if you try to run your Judaism on Israeli hardware.

From the fear of being a "Fryer" (sucker) that dictates driving and negotiating, to the shared communal nervous system formed by shared grief, Chanale breaks down what it actually feels like to be Jewish by default on a calendar organized by the Torah and a land that actually requires the rain you pray for.

In this episode:

The System Shift: Why and how the Israeli OS is different from being a proud Diaspora Jew.

The Prickliness and the Armor: Understanding why Israelis are brutally direct (but warmly so).

The Post-October 7th Nervous System: What it feels like to walk through a tiny geography where grief is never private.

The Fryer Infrastructure: How the fear of being a sucker explains everything from line behavior to full negotiations.J

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Everyone has an opinion on Israel, but few have a stake in it.

We launched Moral Edge to cut through the noise. This roundtable isn't a PR pitch for Aliyah—it’s a raw look at the people who traded American comfort for a front-row seat in Jewish history.

What we're covering:

The Sacrifice: Jen (Jenuine Voices) on losing her son, Benjamin Z"L, and why the cost makes the land even more vital.

The Culture Friction: Why we still miss Amazon but wouldn't trade the "balagan" for anything.

he Mission: Defining the "Moral Edge"—the advantage we have, the truth we tell, and the responsibility we carry.

The chips fall where they may.---GET INVOLVED

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Torah A to Z | Episode 1Introducing Torah A to Z, a new Moral Edge series where Rabbi Ari and Michael Gerbitz take one letter at a time and unpack powerful Jewish topics with clarity, humor, and real halachic depth.In this first episode, they start with A: animal rights, autopsies, and Amalek, three topics that reveal how Torah sees life, death, morality, and evil.Expect sharp questions, surprising answers, and a grounded look at Jewish law that is practical, honest, and not afraid of hard truths.

She's been behind the mic for 20 years. This time, she's in the chair. 🎙️Chanale Fellig is a singer, podcaster, Israel advocate, and Chabad woman who has done it all; on her own terms, often at a cost. And this is the first time she's sat down and told the whole story.🎵 8 self-produced albums with zero budget and zero backing🏠 Left home at 13 to live with her aunt in Montreal✈️ Performed in Chile, South Africa, Australia, Colombia💍 Got married in Israel — without her parents at the wedding🇮🇱 Made aliyah and released her album "I Am The Land" on landing day📱 Built @mybeautifullandofisrael to 260,000 followers during wartime💰 Raised $200,000 for the IDF post October 7th❤️ Still standing. Still herself. Still on fire.She'll talk about the music industry that put her cassettes on the bottom shelf. The community that questioned her choices. The marriage that challenged everything. The divorce. October 7th. The viral video with 21 million views and hundreds of thousands of hate comments. And what keeps her going through all of it.👇 Watch the full episode, drop a comment, and subscribe — you'll want to be here for part two.

Shmuel Sackett joins host Michael Gerbitz to challenge modern ideas of democracy and reveal “The Dream” — the biblical vision for Israel and the Jewish future. From the prison sentence he received over “sedition” charges to the bigger picture of Jewish sovereignty and the Messianic Era, this conversation will challenge how you see Israel, politics, and the future of the Jewish people.Visit Our Website: https://moraledge.com

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Avi Proctor sits down with Dr. Herman Weiss for a powerful story of loss, faith, and the fire that pushed his family toward Israel. What looked like devastation became a clear message and a turning point.Visit our Website at https://moraledge.com

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Ariel Gold joins Chanale for a raw conversation about aliyah, Jewish responsibility, fear, family, money, and the excuses Jews are wrestling with right now.This episode asks the uncomfortable question: if Israel is home, what are we still waiting for?

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David Lange joins Chanale to pull back the curtain on the information war, exposing how he dismantles propaganda with wit and relentless truth. Beyond the headlines, he shares a raw look at personal loss and the unwavering faith of Israeli families paying the ultimate price for their clarity.Follow David: israellycool.comVisit our Website at https://moraledge.com

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Torah A to Z | Episode 2In this episode of The Rabbi Says, Rabbi Ari Enkin and Michael Gerbitz tackle three explosive B topics in Judaism: babies, birthdays, and bastards.From what makes a baby Jewish, to the hidden Torah questions behind birthdays, names, bris milah, and mamzerim, this episode opens up parts of Jewish law most people never hear clearly explained.Visit our Website at https://moraledge.com

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