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Mishnah? Torah? Mishneh Torah? - Explaining the most important Jewish books
What's the different between Torah and Tanach? Why does the Talmud have the Mishnah inside? And what can I read to catch up on the basics of Judaism? Join Rabbi Wildes as we demystify the…
Who Can Become Jewish?
Being Jewish is a lot of commitment! So why would someone choose to become Jewish? And what would they have to do? Join Rabbi Wildes to learn all about Conversion! Website:…
Who is God? - A Discussion with Rabbi Wildes
What do we know about God? How much is it possible to know about God? How can we connect to God? How has our relationship to God changed? And what do you do if you still don't believe? Join Rabbi…
Israel’s International Spokesperson to the United Nations - Jonathan Harounoff
The United Nations has a history of opposing the interests of the state of Israel, and that's putting it mildly. Meet the man responsible for defending Israel before this famously hostile audience.…
The Pesach Seder Exhibition
Join Rabbi Wildes for a complete tour of the Passover seder, complete with Matzo, a full seder plate, and many stories and insights from three thousand years of Jewish wisdom. For the full…
HELP! It's My First Time at an Orthodox Synagogue!
HELP! I've been invited to an Orthodox synagogue! I grew up Reform or Conservative so I don't know what to expect. Join Rabbi Wildes and learn that the Orthodox world isn't as intimidating as you…
Ambassador Ofir Akunis
Rabbi Wildes joins Ambassador Ofir Akunis at the Israeli Consulate in New York City to learn about Iran, Israel, and the future of Judaism. Website: jewishexperience.org Facebook:…
Should We Celebrate When Our Enemies Are Killed?
This week Ayatollah Khamenei, the supreme ruler of Iran, was killed by US and Israeli missile strikes. While Khamenei was lifelong enemy of the Jewish people, does that make it right to celebrate his…
Should I Donate Money if I'm Already BROKE!?
It's my money! I worked for it! So why should I give away MY money? Rabbi Wildes teaches us about the laws and traditions of Tzedakah, and why giving away some of your money may lead to more money…
Breaking the Law!
What happens if you break Jewish Law? Do you go to Jewish Jail? Can a good Rabbi get you a lighter sentence? Or are there worse things than punishment in the physical world? And what can this teach…
Flavors of Judaism - Which will you choose?
Every Jew has to ask the question: Which flavor will I choose? Will it be the favor my parents chose, or am I drawn to something different? Are all flavors equal? What if some flavors on the menu…
Valentines Day Special! - Why the Airport May Hold the Key to Relationship Success
Most folks in the secular world are familiar with the many frustrations of dating and relationships. Maybe the solutions have been right in front us for thousands of years! Learn about kosher dating,…
Did It Really Happen? — Can I believe in Torah without turning off my brain?
Jews believe the Torah was handed down from Mount Sinai. But how can we know if we weren't there? And why should we believe any of the events recorded in Torah really happened? Rabbi Wildes addresses…
Foul Language, Violent Video Games, and Whiskey — Is It Forbidden?
Rabbi Wildes faces a volley of hard-hitting no-nonsense questions about all the activities that seem wrong to do—but are they forbidden? If you need to know whether your vices and guilty pleasures…
Escaping Execution in Iran — Finding Redemption in the Jewish Community — William Mehrvarz
Rabbi Wildes sits down with Iranian born William Mehrvarz. William escaped an imminent death sentence for the crime of Apostasy to move to New York and become Jewish. He joins us to discuss the…
What is "The Jewish Experience?" | Book Launch with Shai Davidai
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-jewish-experience-book-tickets-1689309473109?aff=oddtdtcreator Website: jewishexperience.org Facebook: facebook.com/ManhattanJewishExperience/ Instagram:…
Brushstrokes of the Soul - Healing through Art and Kabbalah in Israel
In this moving episode, Rabbi Mark Wildes sits down with Israeli art therapist and visionary artist Rakefet Hadar (founder of Soul Pages) to explore the healing power of creativity in the wake of…
Taking a Stand: Iran, Education, and Jewish Unity with Shabbos Kestenbaum
Rabbi Wildes sits down with Shabbos Kestenbaum to talk about Jewish identity, leadership, and the growing hostility toward Israel and the Jewish people — from elite universities to global politics.…
The Jewish Idea of Beauty - The Rabbi and the Student Ep. 4 (With Daniel Wallach)
Judaism doesn’t dismiss beauty—but it doesn’t worship it either. This episode begins with our human hunger for beauty, journeys through the tension between Greek and Jewish ideals, and arrives at a…
How She Survived | Dr. Aliza Erber's Story | Yom Hashoah 2025
Last night at MJE’s Yom HaShoah event, we had the honor of hearing from Dr. Aliza Erber, a Holocaust survivor, medical doctor, and chaplain. As a hidden child during the war, Dr. Erber lost both of…
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