JM in the AM: Interviews

Nachum Segal interviewed Rabbi David Fine, Head of the Barkai Center for Rabbinical Training and Community Development, about the observance of Shabbat "Kel Na Refa Na Lah," this week to raise/maintain awareness of the over 20,000 injured IDF soldiers from the current war. Rabbanim in the Diaspora are being asked to designate this coming Shabbat as a day of prayer for our soldiers in remembrance of the prayer said by Moshe for his sister Miriam in this week’s parsha, "אל נא רפא נא לה."

Malcolm Honlein from Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations discusses solidarity with Israel, US-Israel strategic alliance, Iran's actions, potential government elections, and regional alliances. Insights on diplomacy, challenges, and impacts of political decisions.

Nachum welcomed Mrs. Rebecca Lopkin and Rabbi Dr. Joshua Strulowitz to the studio during this morning's JM in the AM so he and the listeners could learn about JTutors, an innovative tutoring platform that connects students with qualified tutors for personalized learning, online or in person. JTutors offers tutoring in all subjects with interactive online classrooms, easy scheduling, and secure payments, making tutoring simple, flexible, and engaging.

Nachum interviewed Yossi Baumol, Director of Development & PR at Makor Chaim Institutions, about the latest from Israel, developments at Makor Chaim and more.

Nachum interviewed Israeli composer Assaf Talmudi, musical director for Shuli Rand, about Shuli's unique career in both cinema and music in Israel, highlighting his ability to bridge the gap between religious and secular audiences. They previewed Shuli's upcoming concert with Shulem Lemmer at The Town Hall in NYC, as well as Shuli's new film "The Wedding Entertainer" premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival this week.

Nachum welcomed singer-songwriter Eli Schwebel to this morning's program to discuss and debut his latest single "Kaylie." Eli shared insights into his personal journey, creative process, and connection to God through music. He reflected on his experiences during the war in Israel, interactions with soldiers, and the impact of his music on listeners.

Nachum interviewed Nefesh B’Nefesh co-founders Rabbi Josh Fass and Tony Gelbart at yesterday's Medex event in NJ. They discussed a number of topics centering on how NBN's Medex event continues to help potential olim in medical/health related fields make Aliyah.

Malcolm Honlein, Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, discusses the importance of supporting Israel, the ongoing conflict with Iran, and the impact of anti-Semitism. Insights include the need for standing up for Israel, the challenges of negotiations with Iran, and the long-term effects of anti-Semitic propaganda. Notable topics cover the Gaza Board of Peace, the strength of the dollar against the shekel, and the role of political rhetoric in shaping future support for Israel.

Nachum welcomed Rabbi Chaim Jachter to this morning's JM in the AM to discuss his latest book "Chiddush Levanah: New Insights and Clarifications of Kiddush Levanah."From Amazon:Kiddush Levanah, our monthly blessing praising Hashem for the moon’s “renewal,” is arguably our most intriguing, yet least understood berachah. Sadly, even most observant Jews recite Kiddush Levanah throughout their lives without having anything more than a vague understanding of this berachah. Indeed, Kiddush Levanah is not readily understandable merely from a cursory examination, and it demands our attention to understand its meaning and practices. Moreover, there is significant confusion regarding its halachot, which require considerable clarification.This sefer was written to fill these gaps. Join us as we take a deep dive into Kiddush Levanah and reveal its unparalleled beauty and logic. You will emerge eager to recite this extraordinary berachah each month!

Nachum hosted veteran Jewish music artist Shlomo Simcha on this morning's JM in the AM to officially debut his new 11-track album, "Brachot V'ichulim." They covered a number of topics including Shlomo Simcha's decision to release a full album instead of singles, collaborating with composer Yoeli Dikman and the thematic approach to the collection.