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On Yom HaZikaron, Rav Shlomo Katz braids niggun, story, and Torah into a tender meditation on kedusha—holiness as readiness. From the Jerusalem siren that stops a city, to a moving encounter with “Ron,” an Israeli biker-soldier, Rav Shlomo reflects on the unseen holiness of those willing to take a bullet for Am Yisrael, and how that awareness should change how we live, love, and treat one another—every day.

Two men went up to pray—one proud of his record, the other pleading for mercy. Two kinds of fasting—one to be seen, the other to set free. One counts his good deeds; the other counts on God’s grace. Yom Kippur asks: Are we afflicting ourselves… or awakening compassion? Are we tallying what we’ve done for God… or remembering what He’s done for us? This year, it’s time to get dressed— not in sackcloth and ashes, but in compassion, humility, and love.

Marc Terrill talks with Paul Lurie, CEO of the JCC of Greater Baltimore, and Rabbi Benyamin Moss, regional director of NCSY's Atlantic Seaboard chapter, about engaging with young people and helping Jewish teens navigate their Jewish identity in an ever-changing world.

BOOK NOW FOR OUR LA SHOW - Nov 12 at Sinai Temple with special guest Ronen Bergman. Last stop for 2025! Use the coupon code UIH20 to get a discount on your tickets: https://unpacked.bio/UIHLA25It's been two years since October 7, 2023—the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust. To commemorate, Noam revisits a powerful conversation (originally aired on Wondering Jews) with award-winning journalist Amir Tibon, author of The Gates of Gaza and a survivor of the attack on Kibbutz Nahal Oz. They

On Yom HaShoah, Rav Shlomo Katz shares the hidden story of the Breslover chassidim in the Warsaw Ghetto — led by Rav Yitzchak Breiter, who brought the light of Rebbe Nachman to Poland.Through song, courage, and unshakable faith, they built a world of hope where the words “אין שום ייאוש בעולם כלל” — “There is no despair in the world at all” — hung above their beit midrash as bombs fell around them. Their voices remind us that even in the darkest places, the Jewish soul still sings.

On Yom HaShoah, Rav Shlomo Katz shares the forgotten stories of Chassidic masters who perished in the Holocaust — giants whose names and faces have faded, but whose light still burns.Through song, tears, and Torah, Rav Shlomo brings their legacy back into our hearts — their courage, their humility, and their unshakable faith.A holy remembrance of those who taught us how to believe even when the world went dark.

On Yom HaShoah, Rav Shlomo Katz learns from the Aish Kodesh, Rav Kalonymus Kalman Shapira of Piaseczna, whose Torah was born in the fire of the Warsaw Ghetto.Through his words, Rav Shlomo opens a window into faith that survived the unthinkable — how Jews held on to God, to hope, and to each other even in the darkest night.A quiet moment of remembrance, strength, and the light that refuses to go out.

The goodness of God draws us to repentance.  The crushing of God produces perseverance and faith, so that, “Out of Zion will come forth a Redeemer who will turn ungodliness from Jacob, and He will take away their sins.”

On Yom HaShoah, Rav Shlomo Katz opens his heart about how we speak to Hashem after the six million. Through niggun, a survivor story from his own family, and teachings from the Chassidic masters, he shares why simple closeness—more than answers—is the only medicine for a wounded world. A gentle space to remember, to feel, and to keep talking to God when words run out.

In this episode of Nice to Meet Jew, Ava speaks with Nina Bartell, a professional dancer and entrepreneur who found her way from Julliard to the bright lights of Madison Square Garden as a Knicks City Dancer. Nina opens up about balancing her Jewish identity with the intensity of the dance world, and how she built confidence and purpose both on and off stage. From body image to business ventures, Nina shares her journey of passion, self-discovery, and living by her values — with a little sparkle and

In this episode of Nice to Meet Jew, Ava talks with Kwame Campbell, a Black, gay, and Jewish investment professional whose journey to Judaism began with one simple act of kindness. Growing up in the South and later studying at Brown University, Kwame found belonging through Jewish friends who opened their homes and hearts to him. He shares how those experiences — and the decision to formally convert during the pandemic — shaped his faith, identity, and commitment to community. From fashion to faith,

In this episode of the Everyday Judaism Podcast, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe discusses Siman 134 of the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch, covering the laws of building a sukkah, timed with the preparation period between Yom Kippur (September 20, 2025) and Sukkot (September 25, 2025). He emphasizes the mitzvah’s spiritual significance as a divine “hug” and a fresh start post-Yom Kippur. Key points include:Sukkot’s Timing and Purpose: The days between Yom Kippur and Sukkot are “free days” for preparation

Why I No Longer Support Candace Owens or Tucker Carlson | Truth, Israel, and the Poison of False Witness When truth becomes entertainment, lies become contagious. In this powerful episode, Dr. Shawn M. Greener — Follower of the Way, theologian, and author of True Word, Faith for LIFE! — confronts the rise of anti-Israel rhetoric inside modern conservative media. What happens when influential voices abandon truth for outrage? How do conspiracy theories about Israel and about Charlie Kirk...

At the very end of Moshe's life, he, like Jacob before him, blesses the tribes. When Jacob was about to pass, he blessed his sons, now Moshe is blessing the tribes that those sons spawned. These blessings were nor random, but very targeted blessings for each tribe so that they know what their particular tribe needs to contribute. In this podcast - the final Parsha Podcast of the seventh cycle of the Parsha Podcast, we examine the blessing given to the tribe of Levi. What we discover can