With a plethora of great summer plans prepared for 2016, NCSY is once again demonstrating the vital role they can play in the lives of our Jewish youth. Nachum hosted David Cutler with Rabbi Noam Weinberg to get a rundown on these programs and why we are looking ahead toward summer 2016 when it is… Read more
November 5, 2015 Episode: With Special guest host Yoni Pollak interviewing former ESPN anchor Steve Bunin about his life leading up to Bristol and much more. Episode Archives: [jwplayer config="Custom Player" playlistid="1305"] Read more
Nachum welcomed Rabbi Boruch Ber Bender, Director of Achiezer to this morning's JM in the AM to get an update on this year's ElderCare Plus event that will be taking place this Sunday, November 8. The Nachum Segal Network will be taking part in this year's event as Nachum and company will be broadcasting live from… Read more
[jwplayer config="Mini Player" mediaid="21354"] Rabbi Pesach Raymon Yeshiva (RPRY) presents, "An Evening With Mosab Hassan Yousef" featuring a special screening of "The Green Prince," followed by a discussion with Mr. Yousef. Nachum hosted Leslie Ostrin, President of RPRY to get a school update and to preview this exciting event. The festivities will be taking place on Sunday, November… Read more
On this edition of By the Book, sponsored by Koren Publishers, Nachum Segal interviewed Joshua Halberstam, author of, "The Blind Angel:New Old Chassidic Tales." From the Koren website: Storytelling has always been integral to Chassidism, the mystical Jewish movement that began in the early 18th century and swept across Eastern Europe over the following two… Read more
Nachum hosted Moishe Hellman, Co-President of OHEL and guest of honor at this year's OHEL Gala on this morning's JM in the AM to put the spotlight on OHEL's great work and to preview the upcoming OHEL Gala. The 46th Annual OHEL Gala will be taking place on Sunday, November 22 at the New York Marriott Marquis… Read more
Every Tuesday morning at 7:20 ET Nachum Segal will present Elliot Weiselberg on JM in the AM to deliver the Yeshiva League Sports (YLS) Update. Spread the word and tune in for the latest Yeshiva League hockey and basketball information, as well as, the occasional update on other sports happenings in the Jewish world. For… Read more
Nachum welcomed Rabbi Mordechai Kanelsky back to JM in the AM to discuss Bris Avrohom's 36th Annual Dinner and 30th Annual Gala Wedding. This year's festivities are coming up on Sunday, November 15. "Founded by the Lubavitcher Rebbe in 1979, Bris Avrohom was established to help the Russian Jewish immigrants who were settling in the… Read more
In honor of the upcoming Torah portion of Chayei Sara, Nachum hosted Amy Koplow for their annual discussion about the Hebrew Free Burial Association's (HFBA) Parshat Chayei Sara Campaign. "The Hebrew Free Burial Association began in the 1880's as a free burial society serving the residents of Manhattan's Lower East Side and was incorporated as… Read more
In anticipation of the upcoming Shabbat with the Stars Nachum welcomed Rachel Greenbaum to this morning's JM in the AM to discuss the Arad community and to preview the upcoming, once in a lifetime weekend that will feature the biggest names in Jewish leadership, politics and entertainment. "An unprecedented group of the leading personalities in Jewish… Read more
[jwplayer config="Mini Player" mediaid="21277"] Nachum welcomed Rabbi Boruch Ber Bender, Director of Achiezer to this morning's JM in the AM to preview this year's ElderCare Plus event that will be taking place this Sunday, November 8. The Nachum Segal Network will be taking part in this year's event as Nachum and company will be broadcasting… Read more
[jwplayer config="Mini Player" mediaid="21278"] In anticipation of tomorrow's crucial election for District Attorney in Staten Island, Nachum interviewed Michael McMahon, candidate for DA, on this morning's JM in the AM. They discussed the nature of the election and Mr. McMahon's qualifications for this vital position. Read more
Nachum hosted Josh Pruzansky, NJ Regional Director for Teach NJS and Ariella Noveck, North Jersey Field Director for the OU Advocacy Center live at JM in the AM this morning to discuss the importance of voting in tomorrow's local elections. It is incumbent on every member of the Jewish community that wants to affect change… Read more
Rabbi Benjamin Yudin, spiritual leader of Congregation Shomrei Torah in Fairlawn, New Jersey, called in to JM in the AM to discuss the Torah portion of the week. This week Rabbi Yudin discussed Parshas Vayera. Shabbat Shalom! Click the Picture to check out Rabbi Yudin’s new book on the Torah portions entitled: “Rabbi Benjamin… Read more
Nachum welcomed Eli Hagler, Associate Director of Yachad to this morning's JM in the AM to highlight Yachad's "Pizza 4 Soldiers Project." From the Yachad website: Sadly, there is a lot going on in Israel right now, and therefore, it is the most appropriate time to thank our soldiers. Yachad Israel will be running special… Read more
Nachum welcomed Malcolm Hoenlein, Executive Vice Chairman of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, who called in to JM in the AM this morning for the latest edition of the Weekly Update. [jwplayer config="Mini Player" mediaid="21233"] Read more
“And [Avraham] lifted his eyes and he saw, and behold three men were standing on top of him, and he saw, and he ran to greet them” (B’reishis 18:2). A simple reading of this verse raises two issues. First of all, why does it say “Avraham saw” twice; what did he “see” the second time… Read more
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October 29, 2015 Episode: With Eli Hagler, Associate Director of YACHAD and Tobey Karpel, Coordinator of Middlesex County Chapter of Yachad/NJCD on the new Sesame Street character, Julia. Episode Archives: [jwplayer config="Custom Player" playlistid="1305"] Read more
Nachum welcomed Esther Levi & Meir Levi to the studio during this morning's JM in the AM to put the spotlight on OHEL's great work and to preview the upcoming OHEL Gala. The 46th Annual OHEL Gala will be taking place on Sunday, November 22 at the New York Marriott Marquis and the guest of… Read more
In anticipation of the upcoming Shabbat with the Stars Nachum welcomed Menachem Lubinsky to this morning's JM in the AM to discuss the Arad community and to preview the upcoming, once in a lifetime weekend that will feature the biggest names in Jewish leadership, politics and entertainment. "An unprecedented group of the leading personalities in… Read more
On this edition of By the Book, sponsored by Koren Publishers, Nachum Segal interviewed Rabbi Bezalel Naor, scholar of Rav Kook and translator of, "Orot." From the Koren website: Abraham Isaac Hakohen Kook was the first Ashkenazic Chief Rabbi of Erets Israel. OROT is Rabbi Kook’s seminal work of thought, a poetic vision of grandeur… Read more
Nachum Segal presented a great New Music Alert Tuesday on this morning's JM in the AM as he debuted Boruch Sholom Blesofsky's, "Bishvili." They discussed and played several of the songs and talked about what's next for this up & coming Jewish music artist. [jwplayer config="Mini Player" mediaid="21144"] Read more
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Every Tuesday morning at 7:20 ET Nachum Segal will present Elliot Weiselberg on JM in the AM to deliver the Yeshiva League Sports (YLS) Update. Spread the word and tune in for the latest Yeshiva League hockey and basketball information, as well as, the occasional update on other sports happenings in the Jewish world. For… Read more
Nachum welcomed Marc Provisor, Security Project Director for the One Israel Fund to this morning's JM in the AM for an update on the latest news from Israel and for an update on the vital work of the One Israel Fund. "One Israel Fund is dedicated to supporting the welfare and safety of the men,… Read more
[jwplayer config="Mini Player" mediaid="21108"] Once again Nachum put the spotlight on the efforts being made toward more affordable Jewish education by interviewing Reb Israel Teitelbaum, Director of Parents for Free Choice in Education (part of the Alliance For Free Choice in Education) on this morning's JM in the AM. They also talked about the award… Read more
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Rabbi Benjamin Yudin, spiritual leader of Congregation Shomrei Torah in Fairlawn, New Jersey, called in to JM in the AM to discuss the Torah portion of the week. This week Rabbi Yudin discussed Parshas Lech Lecha. Shabbat Shalom! Click the Picture to check out Rabbi Yudin’s new book on the Torah portions entitled: “Rabbi… Read more
Nachum welcomed Ushi Stahler of Nofei Israel Real Estate Development & Marketing Ltd. to this morning's JM in the AM to discuss the Ramat Givat Zeev development in Israel and their upcoming event (10/25/2015). "Ramat Givat Zeev is a neighborhood just 5 minutes from Jerusalem that includes 400 housing units, out of which 250 are… Read more
Nachum welcomed Malcolm Hoenlein, Executive Vice Chairman of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, who called in to JM in the AM this morning for the latest edition of the Weekly Update. [jwplayer config="Mini Player" mediaid="21063"] Read more
“Whether a string or a shoe strap, I will [not] take anything that is yours” (B’reishis 14:23). Avra[ha]m refused to keep any of the property he took possession of when he defeated the four kings (who had taken the possessions of the people of Sodom and its neighboring cities), even though “to the victor belong… Read more
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[jwplayer config="Mini Player" mediaid="21045"] The new season of Court Report begins this Sunday at 7:00 p.m. (ET) on the NSN app and on the stream here at nachumsegal.com. Read more
Check out the inspirational lyrics to Light a Shabbas Candle below: Light a Shabbas Candle Lyrics and melody copyright Oct.15,2015 By Rabbi Baruch Chait Intro: Won't you Join us at the celebration Of the completion of creation Won't you Join us at the celebration Of the completion of creation 1. As the seventh… Read more
Nachum welcomed Rabbi Zalman Grossbaum to this morning's JM in the AM to put the spotlight on the upcoming Friendship Circle Walk. This Sunday's walk will benefit The Friendship Circle and will feature fun, food, entertainment and the amazing Maccabeats. "The Friendship Circle's wide array of innovative programming promotes a greater awareness and understanding of… Read more
On this edition of By the Book, sponsored by Koren Publishers, Nachum Segal interviewed Matt Rees about the book he co-wrote with Ambassador Yehuda Avner entitled, "The Ambassador." From the Koren website: You will dine with the Devil, Dan. You will do everything the Devil requires. Whatever it takes, you will maintain the transfer of Jews… Read more
Nachum hosted "The Restaurant Guy," Elan Kornblum on this morning's JM in the AM to discuss his publication, "Great Kosher Restaurants Magazine" and to preview the 2016 Pesach Program he is running through Club Kosher. Nachum announced that The Nachum Segal Network (NSN) will be joining Elan at the Caribe Hilton in Puerto Rico, broadcasting… Read more
Nachum hosted Yisroel Meir Levine from the Yeshiva of Waterbury on this morning's JM in the AM for a great "New Music Alert Tuesday." They played and discussed several of the tracks from the new Waterbury CD entitled, "Stay with Me." [jwplayer config="Mini Player" mediaid="20984"] Read more
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Am Yisrael Chai! Nachum spoke with Yishai Fleisher this morning, getting both the latest news and a recap of terrorist activity over recent weeks. Visit Yishai's website HERE. [jwplayer config="Mini Player" mediaid="20966"] Read more
Just following New York City's Mayor De Blasio solidarity trip to The State of Israel, Nachum welcomed Political Correspondent Jacob Kornbluh to this morning's JM in the AM to discuss the trip and the current state of the Mayor's relationship with the Jewish community. [jwplayer config="Mini Player" mediaid="20965"] Read more
Rabbi Benjamin Yudin, spiritual leader of Congregation Shomrei Torah in Fairlawn, New Jersey, called in to JM in the AM to discuss the Torah portion of the week. This week Rabbi Yudin discussed Parshas Noach. Shabbat Shalom! Click the Picture to check out Rabbi Yudin’s new book on the Torah portions entitled: “Rabbi Benjamin… Read more
Nachum welcomed Malcolm Hoenlein, Executive Vice Chairman of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, who called in to JM in the AM this morning for the latest edition of the Weekly Update. [jwplayer config="Mini Player" mediaid="20935"] Read more
“And G-d said to Noach, ‘the end of all flesh has come before Me, for the land has become full of thievery because of them” (B’resihis 6:13). What is being added by the word “because of them”? Rashi’s commentary on this verse has led to much discussion, mostly because of two issues. For one thing,… Read more
October 15, 2015 Episode: With writer and blogger Bethany Mandel, on her latest New York Post piece entitled, "Guns N' Moses: Why more Jews are packing heat." Episode Archives: [jwplayer config="Custom Player" playlistid="1305"] Read more
Nachum welcomed Lord Rabbi Jonathan Sacks to this morning's JM in the AM for an in-depth look at his new book entitled, "Not in God’s Name: Confronting Religious Violence." From Rabbi Sacks's website: "Despite predictions of continuing secularization, the twenty-first century has witnessed a surge of religious extremism and violence in the name of God. In… Read more
Nachum welcomed Rabbi Tuvia Brander to this morning's JM in the AM to explore why the Jewish community in West Hartford, CT is a great place to raise a family. "The Town of West Hartford prides itself on its overall attractiveness, customer service, citizen involvement, public safety and education, all characteristics that make our town… Read more
Nachum checked in with Yael Katzman, Director of Marketing and Communications at Nefesh B'Nefesh for an update from the Holy Land and to discuss the 65 new olim that Nefesh B'Nefesh brought home this week. [jwplayer config="Mini Player" mediaid="20915"] Read more
Nachum Segal welcomed Marc Rosenberg, Director of Pre-Aliyah for Nefesh B'Nefesh back to JM in the AM this morning to highlight the Nefesh B'Nefesh "Aliyah Dream Tour," a 10-day tour of workshops & meetings across North America to kick-start your Aliyah dream. Visit the NBN website and find out when the tour will be coming to your neck of the woods!… Read more
Nachum hosted Binyomin Wolf live at JM in the AM this morning to put the spotlight on the annual Hilula at Congregation Aish Kodesh, to discuss the fascinating new book entitled, "Warmed by the Fire of the Aish Kodesh," to get a glimpse at his journey into Orthodoxy and more. "'Warmed by the Fire of… Read more
Nachum welcome Michael Feldstein to this morning's JM in the AM to preview the second annual CAMOS (Committee to Advance Modern Orthodoxy in Stamford) Shabbaton. They discussed the Stamford, CT Jewish community and how successful last year's Shabbaton was in garnering interest in the community. This year's Shabbaton will be taking place on October 23,… Read more
On this edition of By the Book, sponsored by Koren Publishers, Nachum Segal interviewed Rabbi Aviad Tabory on, "The Weekly Mitzva" by Rabbi Binyamin Tabory." From the Koren website: Rabbi Binyamin Tabory’s many students know him as a master educator who makes the highest level of classical yeshiva learning accessible with his pedagogic skill and… Read more
Nachum presented a great "New Music Alert Tuesday" on this morning's JM in the AM as he hosted singing sensation Micha Gamerman, live via telephone from Brazil, for the official JM in the AM debut of his latest CD, "Micha II - Micha Avdecha." They played and discussed several of the new songs and how… Read more
Nachum checked in with Mrs. Nina Bieler, Director of Admissions and Head Mehanekhet at Ma'ayanot Yeshiva High School for Girls on this morning's JM in the AM. They discussed Ma'yanot's on-going 20th anniversary celebration and they previewed their upcoming open house. Ma'ayanot is an all-girls Modern Orthodox High School in Teaneck, New Jersey. Ma'ayanot provides… Read more
With the Jewish Holiday season behind us and the regularly scheduled school year underway, Nachum hosted Rabbi Josh Pruzansky, NJ Regional Director for Teach NJS live at JM in the AM this morning for a Teach NJS update and an important discussion about financing Jewish education. Teach NJS, an initiative of the OU Advocacy Center, works… Read more
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Nachum welcomed Elana Silber, Executive Director of Sharsheret to this morning's JM in the AM, live via telephone to get a Sharsheret update and to discuss upcoming Sharsheret events that help raise awareness about this disease that affects so many members of the Jewish and world community. This… Read more
With this year's Shabbos Project coming up in just under two weeks, Mattes Weingast had the pleasure of hosting Rabbi Warren Goldtein, Chief Rabbi of South Africa, live via telephone from South Africa on this morning's JM Sunday for a comprehensive look at The Shabbos Project past, present and future. [jwplayer config="Mini Player" mediaid="20802"] Read more
Rabbi Benjamin Yudin, spiritual leader of Congregation Shomrei Torah in Fairlawn, New Jersey, called in to JM in the AM to discuss the Torah portion of the week. This week Rabbi Yudin discussed Parshas Bereishis. Shabbat Shalom! Click the Picture to check out Rabbi Yudin’s new book on the Torah portions entitled: “Rabbi Benjamin… Read more
Nachum welcomed Mattes Weingast, JM in the AM staff member and host of NSN's JM Sunday to this morning's JM in the AM to preview this Sunday's episode of JM Sunday and the planned interview with Rabbi Dr. Warren Goldstein, Chief Rabbi of South Africa about the upcoming Shabbos Project. [jwplayer config="Mini Player" mediaid="20791"] Read more
Nachum welcomed Daniel Luria, Executive Director of Ateret Cohanim live via telephone on this morning's JM in the AM to get the latest news from our Holy City of Jerusalem. [jwplayer config="Mini Player" mediaid="20785"] Read more
Nachum welcomed Malcolm Hoenlein, Executive Vice Chairman of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, who called in to JM in the AM this morning for the latest edition of the Weekly Update. [jwplayer config="Mini Player" mediaid="20781"] Read more
Much has been written (including by myself, several times) regarding the tension between the biblical story of creation and how science understands the formation of our world. This tension is based on taking the biblical story literally, and accepting the current scientific understanding as being accurate, despite there being constant changes -- and disagreements --… Read more
October 8, 2015 Episode: With Kitchn Synch's Douglas Socloff and Sharsheret's Elana Silber on Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Kitchn Synch - Sharsheret collaboration Episode Archives: [jwplayer config="Custom Player" playlistid="1305"] Read more
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On this edition of By the Book, sponsored by Koren Publishers, Nachum Segal interviewed Ze'ev Maghen about his book "John Lennon and the Jews: A Philosophical Rampage." From the Koren website: In a post-modern world, where identities blur and traditions give way to globalization, "why be Jewish?" has become the most urgent question for Jewish survival.… Read more
In Hilchos Rosh Chodesh (O”C 417), the Tur quotes his brother, R’ Yechiel, who says that each of the Three Festivals (referring to the three biblical holidays besides Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur) correspond to one the three Patriarchs, Avraham, Yitzchok and Yaakov. Pesach corresponds to Avraham who served matzos (on Pesach, see B’raishis 18… Read more
Rabbi Benjamin Yudin, spiritual leader of Congregation Shomrei Torah in Fairlawn, New Jersey, called in to this morning’s JM in the AM to discuss Shabbos Chol Hamoed and the final days of Succos. We wish everyone Shabbat Shalom and a happy Succos. Click the Picture to check out Rabbi Yudin’s new book on the… Read more
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Rabbi Benjamin Yudin, spiritual leader of Congregation Shomrei Torah in Fairlawn, New Jersey, called in to this morning’s JM in the AM to discuss the Holiday of Succos elaborating on the various laws and customs of the Holiday including building/eating in the succah, the arba minim (4 species) and more. We wish everyone a happy and healthy… Read more
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When translating Sefer D’varim, it can be difficult at times to figure out where to put opening and closing quotation marks, as it’s not always easy to figure out who is doing the talking and whose words are being quoted. Generally speaking, most of the words of Sefer D’varim are Moshe’s (with G-d telling him… Read more
Nachum welcomed Malcolm Hoenlein, Executive Vice Chairman of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, who called in live from Israel to JM in the AM this morning for the latest edition of the Weekly Update. [jwplayer config="Mini Player" mediaid="20689"] Read more
September 24, 2015 Episode: With Joanna Shebson of Fun in Jerusalem and Jewish singing sensation Simcha Leiner. Episode Archives: [jwplayer config="Custom Player" playlistid="1305"] Read more
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Rabbi Benjamin Yudin, spiritual leader of Congregation Shomrei Torah in Fairlawn, New Jersey, called in to this morning’s JM in the AM to discuss the Holiday of Yom Kippur elaborating on the various laws and customs of the Holiday including fasting, prayer, and proper perspective of the day. We wish everyone an easy, meaningful fast and Yom… Read more
In preparation of tonight/tomorrow's observance of Yom Kippur, Nachum welcomed Charlie Harary, renowned speaker and host of NSN's The Boardroom (Thursdays, 9-10 a.m. ET) to this morning's JM in the AM to help put the Holiday in perspective. Wishing a Gmar Chatima Tova, a meaningful Yom Kippur and easy fast to all. [jwplayer config="Mini Player"… Read more
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Rabbi Benjamin Yudin, spiritual leader of Congregation Shomrei Torah in Fairlawn, New Jersey, called in to JM in the AM to discuss the Torah portion of the week. This week Rabbi Yudin discussed Parshas Vayelech. Shabbat Shalom! Click the Picture to check out Rabbi Yudin’s new book on the Torah portions entitled: “Rabbi Benjamin… Read more
Nachum welcomed Malcolm Hoenlein, Executive Vice Chairman of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, who called in live to JM in the AM this morning for the latest edition of the Weekly Update. Nachum and Malcolm began this week's update with a brief look at Ann Coulter's anti-Semitic tweets and the ensuing reaction.… Read more
The Talmud (B’rachos 10a) relates the story when hoodlums were causing Rabbi Meir severe anguish, to the point that he prayed to G-d in order that they should die. [In Midrash T’hillim 104:27, rather than being described as hoodlums, they were heretics, with one of them constantly badgering him by quoting verses to back up… Read more
September 17, 2015 Episode: With Rabbi Yehoshua Fass on the new Nefesh B'Nefesh Aliyah/Yomim Noraim video-lecture series. Episode Archives: [jwplayer config="Custom Player" playlistid="1305"] Read more
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Nachum welcomed legendary composer Abie Rotenberg to this morning's JM in the AM, not to discuss his amazing compositions but to put the spotlight on his captivating new novel entitled, "The Season of Pepsi Meyers." From Amazon.com: "The year is 2040 and it's been thirteen years since the New York Yankees played post-season baseball. With… Read more
Nachum welcomed Rabbi Dr. Ari Zivotofsky to this morning's JM in the AM to discuss "Halachic Adventures" and the upcoming OU Israel presentation, "Jewish India with Ari & Ari." Halachic Adventures: Where halachah, science, history, archaeology and Jewish communities around the globe combine with hands on old world expertise. Nachum and Rabbi Zivotofsky had a fascinating… Read more
With NSN Season 4 well underway, Nachum hosted Russell Robinson of the Jewish National Fund (JNF) to preview "Branching Out," the new program that will be joining NSN soon after Succot (Wednesdays, 9-9:30 a.m. ET) and to get the latest JNF news. Over the past 113 years, JNF has evolved into a global environmental leader… Read more
Nachum welcomed Murray Laulicht, National Board President for the American Committee for Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem to discuss their latest news and the recent opening of their Wilf Children's Hospital. The new Hospital boasts cutting edge medical technology and has been built to the highest standards of patient safety, inspired by designs of leading pediatric… Read more
On this edition of By the Book, sponsored by Koren Publishers, Nachum Segal interviewed Rabbi David Eliezrie on "The Secret of Chabad - Inside the World's Most Successful Jewish Movement." From the Koren website: Considered one of the most influential movements in modern Judaism, writers have speculated for decades about the unparalleled success of Chabad… Read more
Rabbi Benjamin Yudin, spiritual leader of Congregation Shomrei Torah in Fairlawn, New Jersey, called in to JM in the AM to discuss the Holiday of Rosh Hashanah, as well as the Torah portion of Nitzavim. Rabbi Yudin elaborated on the various laws and customs of the Jewish New Year Holiday that we will begin celebrating… Read more
Nachum welcomed Malcolm Hoenlein, Executive Vice Chairman of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, who called in live to JM in the AM this morning for the latest edition of the Weekly Update. In this final Weekly Update of 5775, Nachum and Malcolm discussed the latest on the US-Iran nuclear deal, the current… Read more
More than any other time of year, the Chazzan (cantor) takes a primary role in the services during the High Holidays. (I can still vividly, and fondly, remember my grandfather, a”h, Oscar Goldman, leading the services at the Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills, even joining him at times on the Bimah.) Nevertheless, since there… Read more
September 10, 2015 Episode: With Israeli female soccer star and TV commentator Oshrat Eini, "The Sports Rabbi," Rabbi Joshua Halickman. Episode Archives: [jwplayer config="Custom Player" playlistid="1305"] Read more
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Nachum welcomed Rabbi Ephraim Buchwald, founder of NJOP to this morning's JM in the AM to get a comprehensive update on their programs, their upcoming High Holiday services and more. NJOP* was established in 1987 by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald in response to the spiraling losses of Jews from Jewish life due to assimilation and… Read more
Nachum welcomed Pam Ennis and Chava Segal to this morning's JM in the AM to highlight the Ma'ayanot Yeshiva H.S. 20th Anniversary, their Yom Iyun, their Anniversary Dinner and much more. [jwplayer config="Mini Player" mediaid="20539"] Read more
Nachum welcomed Yerachmiel Begun, Shlomo Gross, Tzvi Simchon & Avigdor Gluck to this morning's JM in the AM to officially debut the new "Benny & The Torah Kidz" CD. They played and discussed several of the new songs. "Yerachmiel Begun, the legendary composer and director of the Miami Boys Choir has created an amazing new… Read more
Nachum had the pleasure of hosting Israeli basketball superstar Tal Brody on this morning's JM in the AM to discuss his time playing basketball in Israel and to preview the upcoming game between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Italian team, Armani Milano at Madison Square Garden on October 4. "Maccabi Tel Aviv returns to Madison Square Garden… Read more
On this edition of By the Book, sponsored by Koren Publishers, Nachum Segal interviewed Rabbi Reuven Ziegler about Rabbi Yehuda Amital's book on the High Holidays entitled, "When God is Near." From the Koren website: For decades, thousands from around the world gathered to join Rabbi Yehuda Amital zt”l as he led the High Holiday prayers… Read more
