Q&A With Rabbi Efrem Goldberg: Recent Episodes

Rabbi Efrem Goldberg

A Question and Answer (Q&A) on Instagram live with R. Efrem Goldberg, hosted by Meaningful Minute).

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

Topics include: 

  • homosexuality
  • transgenderism
  • abortion

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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

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Moderated by Nachi Gordon, Meaningful Minute.

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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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Moderated by Nachi Gordon, Meaningful Minute.

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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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Moderated by Nachi Gordon, Meaningful Minute.

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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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Moderated by Nachi Gordon, Meaningful Minute.

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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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Moderated by Nachi Gordon, Meaningful Minute.

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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

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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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Moderated by Nachi Gordon, Meaningful Minute.

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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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