x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Two Rabbis, Three Opinions

Rabbi Yitzchok Adlerstein

A look at events, trends and people important to Anglo-Charedim, through the eyes of two rabbis with moxie. One is a newbie to Israel - Rabbi Yitzchok Adlerstein - the other a veteran - Rabbi Simi Lerner. And if that"s not enough for them to disagree, they"ll interview interesting folks, who may or may not be rabbis or rebbetzins.

religion & spirituality judaism

All Episodes

36:56

FRUM CULTURE: The advantages and pitfalls of having...

Two Rabbis, Three Opinions ·

2025/12/08

Cultural independence can be a good thing, except when the topic gets dicey. Exploring what was dead wrong about Satmar's explanation of why they endorsed Mamdani - and why Mishpacha giving them cover is completely incomprehensible.

en

14:48

Rabbi Aubrey Hersh Responds (BONUS EPISODE)

Two Rabbis, Three Opinions ·

2025/12/03

Having been critiqued by us as a milquetoast, Rabbi Hersh responds, and dishes it out to us. Genteely, of course. Like a Brit. Also - an intro to our next series, on the place and impact of home-grown frum culture.

en

35:29

Stop Kvetching!: Do Jews yell "fire" too often, when...

Two Rabbis, Three Opinions ·

2025/11/18

Perhaps Jews just ought to let go of the irritations of slurs, graffiti, etc. That's just part of living in galus. Or maybe mah yafis will just make things worse? Listen as the distance between proper English gentlemen and brash Americans opens wider than ever.

en

37:44

The Rally and the Rift: Wrestling with the Million...

Two Rabbis, Three Opinions ·

2025/11/05

Many found the huge gathering inspiring. Others were less than enthusiastic about the political messages. What options do we have in reacting? More importantly - the answers are not simply theoretical.

en

34:28

Silver Linings?: Time to start taking inventory of...

Two Rabbis, Three Opinions ·

2025/10/21

Is it permissible - and in good taste - to reflect upon positive consequences of a pogrom that took 1500 lives, and a war that took another 916? Can we point to gains that were made - military, politically, socially and spiritually? Is there some kind of a pairing of Midas HaDin and Midas HaRachamim? Your two rabbis duke it out. To read Rabbi Adlerstein's moving tribute to Rabbi Moshe Hauer z"l, click here.

en

31:18

Are We Literally Judged? Fear and trembling over...

Two Rabbis, Three Opinions ·

2025/09/21

The rabbis go at each other on whether the old-time image of a predetermination of the coming year is accuate, and useful. As well as some thoughts about Charlie Kirk's assassination as the Oct. 7th of serious Christians.

en

32:58

Conscience at War: Moral Relativism, Jewish Law, and...

Two Rabbis, Three Opinions ·

2025/09/03

Does one's inner moral voice count, or are all moral questions adequately addressed in halachic sources? Especially since those sources already have plenty to say about going beyond the letter of the law? Does a Torah-honed conscience add to - or interfere with - Hashem's expectations of us?

en

47:49

The Pitfalls of Believing Your Own Rhetoric

Two Rabbis, Three Opinions ·

2025/08/14

So many groups couch their arguments in overheated exaggeration. It works wonders for the adoring base. When people begin believing their own rhetoric, they cease to become people who can win the sympathies of others... as in the recent meeting between two gedolei Yisrael and Mike Huckabee.

en

31:23

Dial-a-Kabbalist

Two Rabbis, Three Opinions ·

2025/07/29

Even if you are not usually into the world of segulot, berachot from holy men et al, there's no harm in trying it occasionaly, right? Or is there? Are we becoming more preoccupied with the metarational, and does it matter? Listen as the two rabbis go at each other.

en

37:23

Missing the Point? Jews, Mamdani, and the...

Two Rabbis, Three Opinions ·

2025/07/17

When a politician like Zohran Mamdani speaks out against Israel, should the Jewish community sound the alarm—or take a step back? Rabbi Lerner and Rabbi Adlerstein debate whether Mamdani’s ideology is utterly without merit. In a perfect world, how would the Torah want us to deal with the concerns he raises? Does any of that carry over to our imperfect world? The two rabbis go at each other, and ultimately find some things to agree upon.

en

31:42

It's A Miracle!

Two Rabbis, Three Opinions ·

2025/07/01

There are dangers and pitfalls in seeing too many things as miraculous - and in seeing too few. Your hosts get into the weeds about this, including of course an examination of what our mesorah says. By the end, they are not disagreeing. Too much. Miraculously.

en

43:32

Who Is Leaving Yiddishkeit: A Conversation with Dr....

Two Rabbis, Three Opinions ·

2025/06/10

Dr. Moshe Krakowski reports on the findings of the first part of a research project commissioned by the OU to study attrition from Orthodoxy. A professor at the Azrieli graduate school at YU, Dr. Krakowski also studies charedi education, consistent with his own roots. We speak about his own journey, the reasons why the community needs to invest in empirical reseach about the issues that concern us, and the seperate lessons gleaned from the study for Modern Orthodox and charedi parents. How do we

en

36:46

Living In The Bubble: The Pros and Cons of Insularity...

Two Rabbis, Three Opinions ·

2025/05/29

Does living a truly engaged Torah life require shielding ourselves from all foreign influences? Are there greater - or fewer - reasons for advocating insularity at the moment? Are there different answers for different communities - and individuals? Can you filter out the undesirable without blocking out the good as well?

en

34:58

Rethinking Segulot

Two Rabbis, Three Opinions ·

2025/05/14

A thoughtful, balanced exploration of segulot uestioning their origins, meaning, and role in our lives. We dig deep, stay respectful, and don't shy away from the tough questions.

en

44:20

Do You Really Need a Hashkafa?

Two Rabbis, Three Opinions ·

2025/04/29

Do You Really Need a Hashkafa? Plus- Why not all Anglo charedim are walking lockstep with the American Moetzes. A spirited defense. Read Rav Adlerstein's writings at www.cross-currents.com.

en

42:16

Critical Thinking: The Price We Pay When Ignoring It

Two Rabbis, Three Opinions ·

2025/03/26

Charlatans promoting spiritual snake-oil, newfangled segulos, stifling creativity. All are part of a disturbing trend away from critical thinking. We allow this at our own peril. Want more? Tune in to Rabbi Lerner's podcast here, and Rabbi Adlerstein's weekly Maharal shiur (Thursday evenings, 8:30 PM at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/76700528687). We'd love to hear your feedback! Write to us at 2rabbis3opinions.feedback@gmail.com.

en

31:10

Does Hamas Believe in G-d?

Two Rabbis, Three Opinions ·

2025/03/03

Does Hamas Believe in G-d? Plus - defending the indefensible. Want more? Tune in to Rabbi Lerner's podcast here, and Rabbi Adlerstein's weekly Maharal shiur (Thursday evenings, 8:30 PM at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/76700528687). We'd love to hear your feedback! Write to us at 2rabbis3opinions.feedback@gmail.com.

en

34:18

Disappointed By Gedolim?

Two Rabbis, Three Opinions ·

2025/02/20

Disappointed By Gedolim? How to deal with it, without endangering your Olam Habo - or your sanity. Want more? Tune in to Rabbi Lerner's podcast here, and Rabbi Adlerstein's weekly Maharal shiur (Thursday evenings, 8:30 PM at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/76700528687). We'd love to hear your feedback! Write to us at 2rabbis3opinions.feedback@gmail.com.

en

31:19

Has the Age of Gedolim Ended?

Two Rabbis, Three Opinions ·

2025/02/04

To Whom do you take your kids for a bracha? Join Rav Yitzchok Adlerstein and Rav Simi Lerner for a fascinating conversation about how the meaning of "Gadol" has changed in recent decades, as well as where it - and we = are heading.

en

30:46

The Opening of the Charedi Mind: Why Anglos Choose to...

Two Rabbis, Three Opinions ·

2025/01/21

It sometimes feels like many Anglos live a contradition. They call themselves Charedim, while many of their beliefs and practices stand in sharp contrast to the Israeli definition of the term. How do they deal with that - and why?

en

34 results

Similar Podcasts

Jeff Haygood, Pastor

PodPoint

PASTOR ALVARO VALENCIA

Pastor Alvaro Valencia

Grace Life Church CT.

Joseph Levesque

Pleasant View Church

Ted Nance

Christian Heritage Church"s Podcast

PodPoint