Explore every episode of the podcast Q&A With Rabbi Efrem Goldberg

A Conversation with R. Efrem Goldberg, moderated by Zev Brenner (Host of Talkline).

Topics include: 

• homosexuality
• transgenderism
• abortion

A Conversation with R. Efrem Goldberg, moderated by R' Ari Koretzky (Host of the podcast, Jews You Should Know).  This Q&A took part during a Malave Malka at Bnai Jacob Shaarei Zion in Baltimore on February 19, 2022 as part of a Shabbos sponsored by Yitzie & Nancy Pretter in memory of Chaim Ozer ben Yitzchak Ha'Kohen a"h.  

00:00 - Introduction
5:19 - Background of Rabbi Goldberg
11:12 - Danger of Charismatic Leadership
21:25 - Living in a Polarizing World
29:52 - How Younger People Can Succeed
38:28 - Balance & Profile
50:05 - Changing Community Dynamics
56:33 - Building a Community Outside of Israel
1:03:14 - Living in Israel
1:08:22 - Affordability
1:18:55 - Kiruv
1:29:10 - Behind the Bima
1:33:42 - News Source
1:34:25 - Favorite Book
1:36:38 - Best Gift Received
1:37:32 - Failures
1:38:48 - Desired Guest Speakers
1:40:25 - Favorite Foods

Moderated by Moshe Schonbrun. 

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00:00 - Introduction
2:10 - Perspectives on Divorce
6:55 - Rosh Hashana During COVID-19
10:18 - Teshuva (Repentance) Throughout the Year
13:52 - Simanim on Rosh Hashana
17:10 - Why Marriages are Falling Apart
19:20 - Romance in Judaism
25:40 - Civilian Casualties in Halacha
29:45 - We Can Only Control What We Let in

Moderated by Moshe Schonbrun.
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00:00 – Introduction
3:24 – How to Relate to Situation in Afghanistan
6:06 – Anti Zionism on Campus and Beyond
12:32 – Communal Norms, Halacha, and Minhagim
15:14 – How to Find One's Own Individual Path
20:25 - Materialism: How to Balance
24:10 - To What Extent Should Someone Forgive?

Moderated by Nachi Gordon, Meaningful Minute.
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00:00 - Introduction
2:02 - How to Remain Positive Being Single
6:58 - How Can a Busy Mom Tap into Kedusha of Rosh Hashana
9:50 - Practical Tips for Calming Nerves and Anxiety
14:18 - How to Daven if You're Struggling with it
17:52 - When We Keep Repenting for the Same Things
23:33 - What Should Be Prioritized in Life
25:03 - Advice for Relating to OTD People

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00:00 - 3 Topics Covered in Q&A
1:45 - Working With Christians
14:50 - Cancel Culture and Divisiveness
19:26 - Kosel: Unity Versus Pluralism
22:59 - Conservative and Reform Judaism
28:12 - Kosel: Nuance and Policy
29:43 - Fake Letter From Rav Herschel Schachter
34:50 - Accountability For Death Threats

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00:00 - Introduction
2:32 - Chaim Walder: How to Respond
21:35 - Rallying Together to Create and Change Systems
29:25 - Is This an Israel-Specific Problem?
31:30 - Should Rabbis Write a Letter Against Sexual Abuse?
32:52 - How to Relate to the Idolization of Convicted Criminals
36:11 - The Importance of Nuance

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00:00 — Introduction
1:07 — Thanksgiving: Permitted or Forbidden?
3:44 — Addicts: Do They Have Free Choice?
10:48 — When Do Accusations Become Truth?
23:45 - Why is Chanuka Mostly About the Oil?
28:30 - Bein HaZmanim: Issues and Opportunities
38:42 - Can People Change?

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00:00 - Introduction
1:52 - Kids and Devices
5:40 - How Can We Bring Unity (Murray Betesh)
11:35 - Vetting Process for Converting to Judaism
17:30 - Can God Give You a Test You Can't Pass (Gitty Berger)
26:50 - Are There Atheists in a Fox Hole? (Gitty Berger)

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00:00 - Introduction
1:36 - Religious View on Illegal Immigration
3:40 - Divorce With a Young Child
6:10 - Disobeying and Obeying the Gedolei HaDor
12:40 - Disinformation Around Tzedaka Campaigns
17:26 - How to Give to Charity
21:10 - Focus on Tznius
28:05 - Raising Resilient Children
35:22 - Being Great Parents

Moderated by Nachi Gordon, Meaningful Minute.
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00:00 - Introduction
1:36 - Is the Yeshivah System Failing Our Youth?
6:00 - Does Hashem Love Everyone Equally?   
11:50 - Agunah Crisis: Abuse in the System
19:40 - Blacklash Regarding Agunah Crisis
21:46 - Speaking to a Get Refuser
24:00 - Nachi Gordon: Facing Criticism
27:00 - Rabbis in Politics
31:20 - Which Sefer to Learn

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00:00 - Introduction
2:17 - Shidduch Crisis: How Rabbis Can Help
7:05 - Shidduch Questions You Shouldn't Be Asking
14:15 - How to Be Respectful to Difficult Parents
19:40 - Repairing Relations With Siblings
21:56 - Stigma Surrounding Therapy
26:05 - Graphic Images in the Media

Moderated by Moshe Schonbrun.

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00:00 - Introduction
3:00 - Digital Derashas
4:40 - Fast Days: External or Internal
11:14 - The Purposes of the Yamim Noraim
19:30 - Accepting Practices Which Might not Last
25:50 - Singles and Sensitivity