[jwplayer config="Mini Player" mediaid="13556"] Nachum's pre-election coverage continued this morning when he welcomed State Assemblyman Dov Hikind, representative for New York's Assembly District 48, to JM in the AM to discuss issues concerning his constituents. Nachum and Assemblyman Hikind urge everyone to take part in the democratic process and vote in tomorrow's elections. Read more
[jwplayer config="Mini Player" mediaid="13551"] Nachum's pre-election coverage continued this morning when he welcomed Avi Fertig to JM in the AM to discuss issues concerning the constituents of New York's 20th assembly district. Avi, a long time friend and former staff member of JM in the AM, is running for State Assembly to help bring much… 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 the Torah Portion of the Week. This week Rabbi Yudin focused on Parshas Lech Lecha, elaborating on the importance of going beyond our routine or comfort zone, even just a little,… Read more
[jwplayer config="Mini Player" mediaid="13543"] Nachum's pre-election coverage continued this morning when he welcomed Senator Cory Booker to JM in the AM to discuss issues concerning his constituents. They also discussed important lessons from this week's Torah portion, Senator Booker's favorite Jewish Holiday and his favorite kosher food. Nachum and Senator Booker urge everyone to take part… 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 Weekly Update. Nachum and Malcolm began this week's update with a look at the attack on Rabbi Yehuda Glick, may he have a quick recovery,… Read more
[jwplayer config="Mini Player" mediaid="13507"] Nachum's pre-election coverage continued this morning when he welcomed Domenic Recchia, former New York City Council Member and Chair of the Council’s Finance Committee, and current candidate for Congress in New York's 11th District — Staten Island and South Brooklyn to JM in the AM to discuss issues concerning his constituents.… Read more
“And Avram was 75 years old when he left Charan” (B’reishis 12:4). Since he was 100 when Yitzchok was born (21:5), the move to Canaan from Charan must have happened 25 years earlier. However, when explaining how the verse (Sh’mos 12:40) could say the Children of Israel were in Egypt for 430 years,… Read more
[jwplayer config="Mini Player" mediaid="13492"] Nachum welcomed Shlomo Eichler back to NSN for a comprehensive look at "What's New in the World of Judaica?" Find out about the great products and prices that Eichler's is offering on an amazing array of Jewish literature, the latest publications on Tanach and a Chanukah store like no other. Check out… Read more
October 30, 2014 Episode : With David Lebor, dinner chairman for Leket Israel and Eli Hagler of YACHAD on Team YACHAD. Episode Archives : [jwplayer config="Custom Player" playlistid="1305"] Read more
[jwplayer config="Mini Player" mediaid="13464"] Nachum's pre-election coverage continued this morning when he welcomed NY State Gubernatorial hopeful Rob Astorino, currently the Republican Westchester County Executive, to this morning's JM in the AM. They discussed several of the issues concerning New Yorkers and how the race is currently very close between the County Executive and Governor… Read more
Nachum welcomed Howard Gases, Director of New Jersey FIDF to ths studio during this morning's JM in the AM to discuss the FIDF and the upcoming NJ FIDF Tribute Dinner. This year's dinner will be taking place on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at the Hilton Meadowlands in East Rutherford, New Jersey. "The New Jersey Chapter of Friends of… Read more
[jwplayer config="Mini Player" mediaid="13465"] "October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. While most people are aware of breast cancer, many forget to take the steps to have a plan to detect the disease in its early stages and encourage others to do the same. We… Read more
[jwplayer config="Mini Player" mediaid="13466"] This week Rabbi Eliyahu Fink of Finkorswim.com fame joins the rotating group of hosts for NSN's The Stunt Show (other hosts are Mark Zomick, Mayer Fertig, Gorf, Leora Zomick and Samuel Schaechter). On his first episode, Rabbi fink and guests Rabbi Maury Kelman and Skyla Bayder will discuss the conversion process… Read more
Nachum and Company were live at the Achiezer headquarters in the Five Towns this morning for a special JM in the AM Hurricane Sandy Anniversary Program. The show featured several special guests, great Jewish music, the latest news from Israel and Morning Chizuk with Rabbi Dovid Goldwasser. "Achiezer was established in 2009 at the behest… Read more
OHEL's 45th Annual Gala will be taking place on Sunday, November 23 at the New York Marriott Marquis in NYC. To that end, Nachum hosted Moshe Hellman and Chanoch Lubling live on this morning's JM in the AM to preview the evening and to discuss one of the special honorees Miriam Lubling A"H. "OHEL's beloved board… 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
[jwplayer config="Mini Player" mediaid="13364"] Nachum and the Honorable Congressman Scott Garrett (R-NJ 5) got together during this morning's JM in the AM to discuss important issues and events facing the voters today. They spoke about our leadership dealing with the Ebola virus, with terrorism and more. Visit Congressman Garrett's website HERE and make sure to get out… 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 the Torah Portion of the Week. This week Rabbi Yudin focused on Parshas Noach, elaborating on the importance of focusing on the positive aspects of our fellow man, rather than their… 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 Weekly Update. Nachum and Malcolm began this week's update with a look at the impact of inappropriate, maybe criminal behavior of community leaders on the… Read more
“Cursed is Canaan; a servant of servants shall he be to his brothers” (B’reishis 9:25). Why was Canaan cursed if it was his father, Cham, who had acted inappropriately (9:22)? B’reishis Rabbah (36:7) quotes several approaches that address this issue. Rabbi Yehudah says that Noach would have cursed Cham, since he was the one who… Read more
[jwplayer config="Mini Player" mediaid="13306"] Nachum welcomed Shlomo Eichler back to NSN for a comprehensive look at "What's New in the World of Judaica?" Find out about the great products and prices that Eichler's is offering as the Torah reading cycle has begun again. Check out the Eichler's website here. Read more
October 23, 2014 Episode : With Rabbi Ya'akov Trump who is spearheading the events in the 5-Towns for the Shabbos Project and Michael Salamon, PhD about his upcoming lecture on addiction and children.. Episode Archives : [jwplayer config="Custom Player" playlistid="1305"] Read more
[jwplayer config="Mini Player" mediaid="13293"] Now that we have restarted the Torah portion of the week cycle, it is the perfect time to head to Eichler's, "The World's Judaica Store," and check out their enormous selection of books on Bereishes and the rest of the Torah. Nachum hosted Meyer and Shlomo Eichler live at JM in the… Read more
[jwplayer config="Mini Player" mediaid="13261"] A dark cloud hangs over the worldwide Jewish community in the wake of the closing of Brooklyn's Kosher Delight restaurant. More than just an eatery, "KD" was an iconic institution that has been part of our lives for three and a half decades. Nachum hosted Murray Huberfeld, proprietor of Kosher Delight,… Read more
[jwplayer config="Mini Player" mediaid="13230"] As NSN season 3 is well underway, Nachum welcomed Jew in the City Allison Josephs to the air during this morning's JM in the AM to officially welcome her to the season 3 lineup and to get her perspective on "The Shabbos Project" taking place around the world this Shabbos. Allison… Read more
[jwplayer config="Mini Player" mediaid="13228"] Nachum welcomed Chani Herrmann, Director of NJ Yachad to this morning's JM in the AM to preview the 2nd Annual Bergen County Yachad Breakfast and other upcoming Yachad events. This Sunday, October 26, Yachad will be honoring Joy & Barry Sklar, Bruce Prince, Yoav Citron and Amy Harrison-Citron. Everyone is invited to come on… Read more
[jwplayer config="Mini Player" mediaid="13229"] Excitement was in the air as Nachum hosted Howie Hirsch, the creator of "Luach," the amazing Jewish calendar app for the palm-pilot on this morning's JM in the AM. Howie and Penticon Technologies have brought "Luach" into the 21st century by making it available for iPhone users. Visit the Penticon website… Read more
As Great Kosher Restaurants Magazine celebrates a decade of being on the forefront of the kosher restaurant information scene, Nachum welcomed Elan Kornblum, Publisher & President at Great Kosher Restaurants Magazine to this morning's JM in the AM to discuss major plans to mark this monumental occasion. [jwplayer config="Mini Player" mediaid="13201"] Read more
Nachum hosted Rabbi Jack Abramowitz, Editor of OU Torah for a comprehensive look at the OU Torah 5775 line-up. Whether you are a fan of studying the weekly Torah portion, Nach, Mishnayot or most any other aspect of Torah, OU Torah is an incredible resource that will meet your needs. [jwplayer config="Mini Player" mediaid="13202"] 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 the Holidays of Hoshanah Rabbah, Shemini Atzeret, Simchat Torah and the parsha of Bereishis elaborating on the various laws and customs of the Holidays. Click the Picture to check out Rabbi… Read more
Nachum welcomed Jay Buchsbaum, world famous sommelier and Nachum’s go-to guy for anything wine related, to this morning’s JM in the AM for their annual pre-Simchas Torah alcohol safety summit. Nachum and Jay remind everyone who will be taking part in alcohol consumption over the next few days to do so responsibly. Jay emphasized the importance of… Read more
“This is the land about which I (G-d) made an oath to Avraham, Yitzchok and Yaakov, saying, ‘I will give it to your descendants’” (D’varim 34:4). The Talmud (B’rachos 18b-19a), apparently trying to explain why the word “saying” is needed, tells us that G-d was asking Moshe to tell our forefathers that He… Read more
Nachum hosted Eli Hagler, Associate Director of Yachad and host of The OU's Jewish Reaction here at NSN live in the studio during this morning's JM in the AM for a comprehensive Yachad and Team Yachad update. They discussed the various upcoming marathons/half-marathons that Team Yachad will be involved in, as well as, a number… 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 the Holiday of Succot elaborating on the various laws and customs of the Holiday including building the succah, taking the arba minim/4 species, eating/sleeping/spending time in the succah and more. Click… Read more
Nachum welcomed Ding back to JM in the AM for a last minute look at the amazing Chol Hamoed entertainment that Suki & Ding has lined up. [jwplayer config="Mini Player" mediaid="13152"] Read more
The Talmud (P’sachim 71a, Succah 48a) tells us that even though the Torah tells us (D’varim 16:14-15) that on Succos we should rejoice for seven days, we are also supposed to rejoice on the night of the eighth day (the night after the seventh day ends, when Sh’mini Atzeres starts). This is learned… Read more
[jwplayer config="Mini Player" mediaid="13125"] Nachum welcomed Eli Gerstner & Yossi Neuman to the studio during this morning’s JM in the AM for a complete rundown of YBC Live Succos 2014 and EG Productions news. Everyone is invited out on Chol Hamoed Sunday night to enjoy the Yeshiva Boys Choir, 8th Day, Michoel Pruzansky and Eli Gerstner.… Read more
[jwplayer config="Mini Player" mediaid="13126"] In anticipation of the upcoming Succot Holiday, Nachum welcomed Alex Herman, VP of Sales and Marketing at the Inbal Hotel in Jerusalem to this morning's JM in the AM for a preview of their Yom Tov festivities and Formula One racing in Jerusalem. Read more
[jwplayer config="Mini Player" mediaid="13083"] Chol Hamoed Succot means amazing Jewish music concerts for everyone to enjoy. Nachum hosted legendary Choir Master and composer Yerachmiel Begun live at JM in the AM for a comprehensive discussion about the Miami Boys Choir and their upcoming Chol Hamoed concert performances. Read more
[jwplayer config="Mini Player" mediaid="13082"] With the participants of Daf Yomi learning beginning a new mesechta/tractate today, it was the perfect opportunity for Nachum to highlight the invaluable Torah resource that is OU Torah. Nachum welcomed Rabbi Moshe Elefant, CEO of OU Kosher to this morning's JM in the AM to discuss his daily Daf Yomi… 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 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
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 Weekly Update. Nachum and Malcolm began this week's update with a look at Prime Minister Netanyahu's speech at the UN this week. They covered a… Read more
[jwplayer config="Mini Player" mediaid="13043"] Nachum welcomed Jersey City's Honorable Mayor Steven Fulop to the studio during this morning's JM in the AM to share New Year's wishes and get a Jersey City update. They spoke about the growth of the city, their diverse population and how things are looking up for the home city of WFMU/JM… Read more
[jwplayer config="Mini Player" mediaid="13023"] Nachum welcomed Shlomo Eichler back to NSN for a comprehensive look at "What's New in the World of Judaica?" Find out about the great products and prices that Eichler's is offering in preparation of Yom Kippur and Succot. Check out the Eichler's website here. Read more
October 2, 2014 Episode : With Joanna Shebson from Fun In Jerusalem, the CJF's Rabbi Yaakov Glasser on this Sunday's siyum, Rabbi Yitzchok Moully, founder of The Creative Soul and Meir Weingarten on the latest issues putting El Al in the news. Episode Archives : [jwplayer config="Custom Player" playlistid="1305"] Read more
Nachum hosted the incomparable Ding live at JM in the AM for a run down on the amazing Chol Hamoed Succos Suki & Ding entertainment productions. The line-ups include 8th Day, Benny Friedman, Yehuda Green, Uncle Moishy and more. Visit Jewishtickets.com to get in on all the action. [jwplayer config="Mini Player" mediaid="13015"] Read more
[jwplayer config="Mini Player" mediaid="13016"] Nachum welcomed Mark Zomick to this morning's JM in the AM to get a preview of his Pre-Yom Kippur edition of The Stunt Show. This special "super-sized" edition of The Stunt Show will focus on the High Holiday Liturgy, more specifically, how different people approach leading the services to help… Read more
[jwplayer config="Mini Player" mediaid="13014"] Everyone is invited to tune in to the NSN LiveStream tonight, from 6-8pm ET for an inspirational look at Yom Kippur. Sponsored by OHEL, Charlie Harary will be hosting a special Pre-Yom Kippur edition of The Book of Life, bringing his unique perspective to set the mood for our Holiest day of… Read more
[jwplayer config="Mini Player" mediaid="12961"] Nachum welcomed Moshe Orzech, proprietor of Kosher Innovations to this morning's JM in the AM to discuss the latest innovation, a new kosher lamp called the Mushroom Kosher Lamp. They also talked about some of Moshe's classic innovations that would be great to have for the upcoming holidays and all year round. Read more
Nachum welcomed Jewish basketball star Tamir Goodman to this morning's JM in the AM to get the latest news concerning his basketball adventures in Israel and to talk about the upcoming Jerusalem Chol Hamoed Sukkot Basketball Camp. Nachum and Tamir talked about the Zone190 Trainer, Tamir's involvement in the Hapoel Jerusalem Basketball Club, Tamir's basketball… Read more
[jwplayer config="Mini Player" mediaid="12934"] Nachum welcomed Josh Mehlman, President at TravelCell to this morning's JM in the AM to discuss the impact of the decreased tourism to Israel this past summer. They also talked about what a great resource TravelCell is when visiting Israel or traveling anywhere around the world. 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 the Holiday of Rosh Hashanah and Shabbos Shuva. Rabbi Yudin elaborated on the various laws and customs of the Holiday including eruv tavshilin, blowing the shofar, the special prayers and more.… Read more
[jwplayer config="Mini Player" mediaid="12901"] Nachum had the pleasure of welcoming Pam Brier, President and Chief Executive Officer of Maimonides Medical Center to this morning's JM in the AM for their annual pre-Rosh Hashanah discussion about Maimonides Medical Center (MMC). Every year Nachum and Pam take this opportunity share New Year greetings and to talk about the… Read more
(This is a piece that I first wrote 11 years ago. I re-edited this year since it is not currently available on any online archive. There is a strong "pircha," question, on my premise, based on the continuation of the Talmud. I hope to address this issue next week, but if you can figure out… Read more
[jwplayer config="Mini Player" mediaid="12883"] Nachum welcomed Rabbi Eliyahu Teitz, Associate Dean the Jewish Educational Center's (JEC) to this morning's JM in the AM to discuss his taking on the challenge to live off a food budget of $30 for a full week. The object was to experience what it is like to subsist for one… Read more
[jwplayer config="Mini Player" mediaid="12882"] In preparation of the annual Ma'ayanot Yeshiva High School for Girls Yom Iyun, coming up this Sunday, September 28 Nachum welcomed Ms. Elana Flaumenhaft to this morning's JM in the AM to get all the exciting details. Nachum and Ms. F discussed a number of the topics that will be covered… Read more
[jwplayer config="Mini Player" mediaid="12866"] Nachum had the pleasure of hosting Yitzy Bald live at JM in the AM this morning to officially debut the much anticipated New York Boys Choir (NYBC) second CD entitled "NYBC The Sequel." Nachum and Yitzy discussed and played several of the new songs and spoke about the making of this… Read more
Nachum welcomed Jason Katz back to JM in the AM to highlight an amazing campaign featuring NBA star Amar'e Stoudamire raising funds for United Hatzalah of Israel. From the Amar'e Saves website: "Help save lives with Amar'e Stoudemire. By pledging to donate - any amount of your choosing - for every point that Amar'e scores… Read more
As we approach the final Shabbat of 5774, Rabbi Benjamin Yudin, spiritual leader of Congregation Shomrei Torah in Fairlawn, New Jersey, called in to this morning’s JM in the AM to deliver his weekly Torah address. This week Rabbi Yudin discussed parshas Nitzavim-Vayelech. Click the Picture to check out Rabbi Yudin’s new book on… 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 Weekly Update. Nachum and Malcolm began this week's update with a look at the possible effect that Scotland's secession from the UK would have had on… Read more
[jwplayer config="Mini Player" mediaid="12834"] In anticipation of the Metropolitan Opera's plan to stage the anti-Semitic production of "The Death of Klinghoffer," Nachum welcomed Jeff Wiesenfeld to this morning's JM in the AM to help emphasize the importance of joining the protest at the MET this Monday afternoon. For more information visit the AFSI information page here. Nachum… Read more
“And Moshe went” (D’varim 31:1). Where did he go? The verse continues, “and he spoke these words to all of Israel,” leading Ibn Ezra to say, “he went to each and every Tribe” to give them words of encouragement and/or to bless them. However, Ba’al HaTurim connects these words with the words of… Read more
[jwplayer config="Mini Player" mediaid="12798"] Nachum presented another historic New Year's celebration this morning, as he broadcast JM in the AM live from Cedar Market in Teaneck, NJ. Nachum was joined on the air by many special guests including Simcha Leiner who performed several songs live with Shloime Rosenberg, a top notch "one man band" representing… Read more
September 18, 2014 Episode : With Tomche Shabbos of Rockland County's Alan Rosenstock, Yehudit Singer from Jerusalem sharing the highlights of Lady Gaga's Tel Aviv performance last week and The Sports Rabbi, Josh Halickman Episode Archives : [jwplayer config="Custom Player" playlistid="1305"] Read more
[jwplayer config="Mini Player" mediaid="12814"] Nachum welcomed Shlomo Eichler back to NSN, reviving the classic segment "What's New in the World of Judaica?" Find out about the great products and prices that Eichler's is offering in preparation of the Yamim Noraim, High Holy Day season. Check out the Eichler's website here. Read more
[jwplayer config="Mini Player" mediaid="12786"] Nachum welcomed Robert Katz, Rabbi Jeremy Donath and Ziporah Torbiner to this morning's JM in the AM to discuss the vital services of OHEL in New Jersey. Nachum and guests discussed OHEL's crisis team, their work with trauma victims, their general therapeutic services, the financial side of getting help from OHEL and… Read more
Nachum welcomed Helen Freedman, Executive Director of Americans for a Safe Israel (AFSI) to this morning's JM in the AM to discuss the upcoming protest against the Metropolitan Opera's staging of the provocation piece "The Death of Klinghoffer." AFSI was founded in 1970 as an American counterpart to the Land of Israel Movement, asserting Israel’s historic, religious,… 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 deliver his weekly Torah address. This week Rabbi Yudin discussed parshas Ki Savo focusing on the mitzvah of bikurim, a farmer bringing his first fruits to the Kohen in the Beit Hamikdash. Rabbi Yudin explained… 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 Weekly Update. Nachum and Malcolm began this week's update with a look at President Obama's planned visit to Baltimore and moved on to the President's… Read more
“You have declared today regarding Hashem, that He shall be your G-d, and that you shall follow in His ways, and that you will keep His statutes and His commandments and His laws, and that you will listen to His voice. And Hashem has declared about you today that you will be a… Read more
September 11, 2014 Episode : With Shay Charka & Jeffrey Saks, Stuart Gourdji and Elie Landau. In addition, Miriam L. Wallach's successful "ALS ice bucket challenge." Episode Archives : [jwplayer config="Custom Player" playlistid="1305"] Read more
[jwplayer config="Mini Player" mediaid="12714"] There is no time like the new year and High Holiday season to try new wines and support our brethren in Israel. To that end, Nachum welcomed Jay Buchsbaum, world famous sommelier and Nachum's go-to guy for anything wine related, as well as Justin Kohn of Israel's Tabor Winery to this morning's JM… Read more
[jwplayer config="Mini Player" mediaid="12692"] Nachum had the pleasure of welcoming Chaim "Lobo" Silber to this morning's JM in the AM for his annual O.B.B.L recap and pre-Rosh Hashanah greeting. As always, they had a great time discussing the O.B.B.L. season and the importance of sports in people's lives. Read more
Nachum hosted Rabbi Sam Klibanoff, Rabbi Elie Mischel & Rabbi Zalman Grossbaum live at JM in the AM to preview the amazing Shabbat Israel taking place in Livingston, NJ this week. Some of the festivities will include a "Mega Challah Bake," Shabbat meals & services and a havdallah & kumzitz concert with the incomparable Benny… Read more
In light of an important initiative at the OU Job Board, their having been assigned to fill 150 positions driving green cabs in New York's Outer Boroughs and Upper Manhattan, Nachum welcomed Michael "Srulie" Rosner, Executive Director of the OU Job Board to this morning's JM in the AM to discuss all the details. [jwplayer config="Mini… Read more
As family, friends and fans of Arnold Fine ob"m, longtime Jewish Press Editor And columnist begin to cope with his passing away this past Friday, Nachum hosted Arnold's colleague and friend, Naomi Mauer, Associate Publisher of The Jewish Press on this morning's JM in the AM to talk about his life and passing. [jwplayer… Read more
Rabbi Benjamin Yudin, spiritual leader of Congregation Shomrei Torah in Fairlawn, New Jersey, called in live from Israel to this morning’s JM in the AM to deliver his weekly Torah address. This week Rabbi Yudin discussed parshas Ki Teitzei focusing on the first mitzvah listed in the parshah concerning female captives of war. Rabbi Yudin used the… 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 Weekly Update. Nachum and Malcolm began this week's update with a look at the continuing rise of ISIS and terrorist activity in the Middle East.… Read more
“No Amonite or Moavite may enter the congregation of G-d” because “they did not offer you bread and water, on the road when you left Egypt” (D’varim 23:4-5). In “Iyun HaParasha” (#13), the expression “on the road when you left Egypt” is questioned, since this slight on the part of Amon and Moav… Read more
After a brief summer hiatus, The Nachum Segal Network is back with our incredible roster of programming, and some great new additions. Nachum hosted Michael Fragin on JM in the AM to get a preview of his return to the air his the highly acclaimed political program Spin Class. Then, Nachum interviewed Charlie Harary about… Read more
September 4, 2014 Episode : With author and activist Dr. Nora Gold and outgoing National President of EMUNAH Fran Hirmes. In addition, Miriam L. Wallach's attempt at the "ALS ice bucket challenge." Episode Archives : [jwplayer config="Custom Player" playlistid="1305"] Read more
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Nachum welcomed Elie Y. Katz and Erik Levis to this morning's JM in the AM to discuss the amazing work of Israel's Magen David Adom and the Bergen County Magen David Adom Fund Drive in memory of Rabbi Joseph Feinstein. This Saturday night, September 6 everyone is invited to the first annual Elul Lecture at… Read more
Nachum welcomed Rabbi Mordechai Kanelsky back to JM in the AM to discuss Bris Avrohom's 35th Annual Dinner and 29th Annual Gala Wedding. This year's festivities are coming up on Sunday September 14. Founded by the Lubavitcher Rebbe in 1979, Bris Avrohom was established to help the Russian Jewish immigrants who were settling in the metropolitan… Read more
Rabbi Benjamin Yudin, spiritual leader of Congregation Shomrei Torah in Fairlawn, New Jersey, called in live from Israel to this morning’s JM in the AM to deliver his weekly Torah address. This week Rabbi Yudin discussed parshas Shoftim elaborating on the purpose and significance of the "rabbinic commandments." Click the Picture to check out Rabbi… 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 Weekly Update. Nachum and Malcolm discussed the latest news from the Middle-East including the Hamas-Israel ceasefire agreement and much more. [jwplayer config="Mini Player" mediaid="12575"] Read more
“And do not erect for yourself a monument, which Hashem your G-d despises” (D’varim 16:22). “And even though it was beloved to Him in the days of the Patriarchs, now it is hated, being that [the Canaanites] made it into a standard for idol worship” (Rashi, ibid). Because things had changed over time,… Read more
[jwplayer config="Mini Player" mediaid="12551"] Nachum hosted Jake Novak, CNBC Supervising Television Producer on this morning's JM in the AM for a preview of tonight's community-wide talk at the Merrick Jewish Centre entitled "Israel's Second Front: The Media & The War Against The Jewish State." Jake will be discussing media coverage of Israel, providing the audience with… Read more
Nachum welcomed Eli Beer, founder of United Hatzalah of Israel to this morning's JM in the AM to discuss the vital work of United Hatzalah and to get the latest news on the search for Aaron Sofer, yeshiva student in Israel, originally from Lakewood, NJ, who has been missing since Friday when he went on a… Read more
Nachum welcomed Alena Bloom, Program Director for DineNMeet to this morning's JM in the AM to discuss the organization and their upcoming "Come Back to Camp!" Labor Day Weekend retreat. Nachum and Alena talked about DineNMeet's unique approach to helping Jewish singles get together and how their approach is meeting with success. This weekend's event… Read more
Rabbi Benjamin Yudin, spiritual leader of Congregation Shomrei Torah in Fairlawn, New Jersey, called in live from Israel to this morning’s JM in the AM to deliver his weekly Torah address. This week Rabbi Yudin discussed parshas Re'eh elaborating on the importance of Tzedakah, giving charity. Click the Picture to check out Rabbi Yudin’s… 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 Weekly Update. Nachum and Malcolm discussed the latest news concerning the Hamas-Israel conflict including the possibility of IDF troops heading back to Gaza and much… Read more
“You are not able to eat the tithes of your grain, wine or [olive] oil within your gates” (D’varim 12:17). “Rather, before Hashem your G-d shall you eat it, in the place that Hashem your G-d chooses” (15:18). Which tithe can only be eaten in Yerushalayim? The verse can’t mean the “tenth animal,”… Read more
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Nachum welcomed Yosef Segal to the studio during this morning's JM in the AM, along with Rabbi Noam Weinberg, Director of Camp Mesorah's "Na'aleh Israel Experience" live via telephone, for a look at some of the memorable experiences that the Na'aleh group went through this summer. Rabbi Weinberg assured Nachum and the listeners that he… Read more
[jwplayer config="Mini Player" mediaid="12502"] On behalf of our children's good health, Nachum welcomed Rabbi Dr. Martin Schloss to this morning's JM in the AM to discuss the Jewish Education Project and their upcoming healthy, kosher lunch program. "The Jewish Education Project (formerly BJENY-SAJES) pioneers new approaches for every age. We connect forward-thinking educators to powerful… Read more
Rabbi Benjamin Yudin, spiritual leader of Congregation Shomrei Torah in Fairlawn, New Jersey, called in live from Israel to this morning’s JM in the AM to deliver his weekly Torah address. This week Rabbi Yudin discussed parshas Eikev elaborating on the mitzvah of Birkat Hamazon, the commandment of the after-meal blessing. Rabbi Yudin emphasized the importance… 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 Weekly Update. Nachum and Malcolm discussed the latest news concerning the Hamas-Israel conflict including the state of the current ceasefire, the United States' actions vis… Read more
“And the Children of Israel traveled from B’eiros B’nei Ya’akun to Moseira; there Aharon died, and he was buried there, and his son Elazar took over his priestly duties” (D’varim 10:6). This verse says rather explicitly that Aharon died at Moseira, while previous verses (Bamidbar 20:22-28, 33:37-39) state explicitly that he died at… Read more
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