Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur - in fact the period from Elul to Sukkoth - is the Jewish version of growth mindset and, among other things, the symbolic origin of human rights and compassion. In _Secular In Shul_ I explore the non-religuious aspects of Judaism, taking God out of the equation. In this episode, I discuss with Tikvah Weiner the groundbreaking ideas of Rosh HaShanah and the Days of Awe.
22 Aug 2025
Venture Philanthropy with Dr. Jeff Solomon
Taglit Birthright and other groundbreaking initiatives exist also because of Jeff Solomon’s approach to venture philanthropy. Working with Charles Bronfman, Jeff has been one of the most prominent professionals and influential thought leaders of Jewish philanthropy.
12 Aug 2025
Federations: Our Backbones - with Dr. John Ruskay
Federations and similar organizations have been the backbone of Jewish communities for thousands of years, including in the U.S. John Ruskay, who led UJA Federation of NY for nearly two decades, is the person to explain why they are so crucial for our communities.*Intro: 00:00Early Career and Childhood 7:16The Chavurah 11:10Path to leadership: 13:20The Peoplehood Organization: 15:20Federation Crisis Response: 20:40Overperforming and Underperforming Federation traits: 29:30What to expect from Federations: 31:40Federation as a sign of success: 34:20Conclusion: 37:50Outro: 43:10*
31 Jul 2025
Rethinking Tisha B’Av: From Mourning to Spiritual Readiness By Gidi Grinstein and Prof. Ari Afilalo
Gidi Grinstein is the author of the Flexigidity: The Podcast of the Hebrewman, and author of Flexigidity: The Secret of Jewish Adaptability. He is the founder and president of the Reut Institute and Tikkun Olam Makers. Prof. Ari Afilalo is a professor of law at Rutgers University and President of the West Side Sephardic Synagogue.
28 Jul 2025
41 Books! Rabbi Sacks' Productivity
Rabbi Jonathan Sacks’s productivity was mind-boggling. How could he have published 41 books, 750 essays and hundreds of other creations? Gidi explores these questions with those closest to Rabbi Sacks, Joanna Benarroch and Dan Sacker.
00:00 Intro
04:10 Into the World of Sacks
13:30 Why Do You Write Like You’re Running Out of Time
15:49 The Sacks Routine
22:30 The Covenantal Cycle
26:57 The Rabbi’s Day
30:42 The Sacks Playlist
39:18 Who Inspired Sacks?
43:30 What Did the Rebbe and Rabbi Soloveitchik Mean to Sacks?
47:49 The Bridge Between the Jewish and Secular Wisdoms
55:00 To Approach Sacks
58:15 When Entering the King’s Courts
1:07:08 Sacks as the World’s Chief Rabbi
1:14:54 The End of His Journey
1:26:21 Sacks’s Legacy
1:34:34 Conclusion
10 Jul 2025
Jewish Statecraft With Amb. Dr. Dennis Ross
In episode 4 of the Flexigidity Podcast, Gidi talks with Ambassador Doctor Dennis RossProfessor Sarna is a prolific author, scholar, and professor at Brandeis University, known for his influential work on Jewish history, identity, and American religious life.Whether you're deeply connected to Jewish life or simply curious about the American religious landscape, this episode offers rich insights and thought-provoking ideas from one of the leading minds in the field.
9 Jul 2025
The Power of Peoplehood with Avraham Infeld
Gidi sits down with Avraham Infeld. This episode perfectly embodies the Flexigity podcast's theme of innovation and tradition, and the dynamic evolution of the Jewish people.Infeld champions the idea that "we do not have to be uniform in order to be unified". He shares his inspiring vision, rooted in the four foundational stories from the Torah. Don't miss this opportunity to be inspired by Avraham Infeld's humor, storytelling, passion, and deep love for the Jewish people.
4 Jul 2025
American Jewry, a Great Diaspora with Prof. Jonathan Sarna
In episode 3 of the Flexigidity Podcast, Gidi talks with Professor Jonathan Sarna. Professor Sarna is a prolific author, scholar, and professor at Brandeis University, known for his influential work on Jewish history, identity, and American religious life.Whether you're deeply connected to Jewish life or simply curious about the American religious landscape, this episode offers rich insights and thought-provoking ideas from one of the leading minds in the field.
4 Jul 2025
What Is Flexigidity? With Boaz Gilad
In this pilot episode, Gidi sits down with Boaz Gilad, the host of The Unmask PodcastYou'll learn about Gidi and the mission of Flexigidity.
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