• Modern Israel, Nazirim and Leviim
    Jun 20 2024

    This episode explores the idea of standing out - and how it can help those of us living in the modern State of Israel.

    [28:23] Something Beautiful

    Each week we learn about something beautiful in our society. Today's focus is on the purchase of a wheelchair for an active duty soldier. It is a special project that touches me closer than you might imagine: https://my.israelgives.org/en/fundme/Ori_wheelchair

    If you enjoyed the show, if you have ideas or feedback (or even a decent mic I can borrow as mine seems to have been damaged) reach out to the show or sign up for our newsletter visit ComfortforIsrael.com.

    I'm also interested in interviewing people to learn more about their experiences. You don't have to be 'special' to contribute on this forum.

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    Our intro music is from: Quick Minor Piano Jam - Soft Chords and Repetition by el_boss -- https://freesound.org/s/645342/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

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    32 mins
  • Finding your Peace
    Jun 14 2024

    The fourth episode of Comfort for Israel explores the ideas of finding your peace.

    If you enjoyed the show, if you have ideas or feedback (or even a decent mic I can borrow as mine seems to have been damaged) reach out to the show or sign up for our newsletter visit ComfortforIsrael.com.

    I'm also interested in interviewing people to learn more about their experiences. You don't have to be 'special' to contribute on this forum.

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    Our intro music is from: Quick Minor Piano Jam - Soft Chords and Repetition by el_boss -- https://freesound.org/s/645342/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

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    31 mins
  • Humbling the Soul
    Jun 6 2024

    The third episode of Comfort for Israel explores the ideas of finding purpose in the midst of war.

    [24:12] Something Beautiful

    Each week we learn about something beautiful in our society. Today's focus is on a project that helps deal with phantom limb pain through virtual reality. You can learn more or donate at: https://my.israelgives.org/en/fundme/Life_Saving

    If you enjoyed the show, if you have ideas or feedback (or even a decent mic I can borrow as mine seems to have been damaged) reach out to the show or sign up for our newsletter visit ComfortforIsrael.com.

    I'm also interested in interviewing people to learn more about their experiences. You don't have to be 'special' to contribute on this forum.

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    Our intro music is from: Quick Minor Piano Jam - Soft Chords and Repetition by el_boss -- https://freesound.org/s/645342/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

    https://my.israelgives.org/en/fundme/Life_Saving

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    28 mins
  • Finding Purpose in War
    May 29 2024

    The second episode of Comfort for Israel explores the ideas of finding purpose in the midst of war.

    00:30 The body of this podcast is a discussion of purpose, war and Chukim. It is a bit heavy, but I hope it can also be uplifting.

    23:56 Finally, you can learn about something beautiful in our society. Today's focus is on a memorial/shul for the members of Unit 669 (search and rescue) who have fallen in battle. You can learn more or donate at: https://my.israelgives.org/en/members/Unit669_fallen_soldiers?_ga=2.189655337.388276260.1716910911-1707499021.1713513245

    If you enjoyed the show, if you have ideas or feedback (or even a decent mic I can borrow as mine seems to have been damaged) reach out to the show or sign up for our newsletter visit ComfortforIsrael.com.

    I'm also interested in interviewing people to learn more about their experiences. You don't have to be 'special' to contribute on this forum.

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    Our intro music is from: Quick Minor Piano Jam - Soft Chords and Repetition by el_boss -- https://freesound.org/s/645342/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

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    28 mins
  • Mundane Miracles
    May 26 2024

    The first episode of Comfort for Israel explores the ideas of Mundane Miracles and why they are so important for the Jewish (and Israeli) people today.

    00:22 It all starts with a version of a speech I gave in synagogue this past Shabbat. The show challenges listeners to imagine and share how they'd bring G-d's blessing to life. What is this blessing? The idea of a world without loss and destruction.

    15:13 I attempt a little humor, but probably don't get far in Laughing at the World.

    17:14 Finally, you can learn about something beautiful in our society. Today's focus is on Smiles for the Kids. You can learn more or donate at: smilesforthekids.com/

    If you enjoyed the show, if you have ideas or feedback (or even a decent mic I can borrow as mine seems to have been damaged) reach out to the show or sign up for our newsletter visit ComfortforIsrael.com.

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    Our intro music is from: Quick Minor Piano Jam - Soft Chords and Repetition by el_boss -- https://freesound.org/s/645342/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

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    20 mins