Savitsky Talks 127 articles

Savitsky Talks is a weekly 20 minute audio program with interviews and discussions that probe and explore contemporary Jewish life. Steve Savitsky's unusually direct and objective approach make this program a refreshing take on the Jewish community's often challenging role in the world. Available as a podcast http://feeds.ou.org/SavitskyTalks and on iTunes.
Cremation: The Newest Trend in Jewish Life
Cremation: The Newest Trend in Jewish Life
At least one-third of Jews in America get cremated. Steve Savitsky talks with Doron Kornbluth about this disturbing--but growing--trend.
Aug 8, 2012
By Stephen Savitsky
Technology and Social Media: How Are They Affecting the Post-High School Year in Israel?
Technology and Social Media: How Are They Affecting the...
The educational problems of this generation are not being overstated. Steve Savitsky gets a firsthand perspective from Rabbi Moshe Benovitz.
Aug 1, 2012
By Stephen Savitsky
Behind the Largest Daf Yomi in the World
Behind the Largest Daf Yomi in the World
Steve Savitsky talks with Rabbi Moshe Elefant about what it's like to teach gemara to up to 1,800 listeners daily.
Jul 22, 2012
By Steven Savitsky
Seven Steps to “<em>Mentschhood</em>”–How to Help Your Child Become a <em>Mentsch</em>
Seven Steps to “Mentschhood”–How to Help Your Child Become...
Steve Savitsky interviews Stanley Fischman on orderly, cogent approaches for improving children’s characters.
Jul 18, 2012
By Steven Savitsky
Your Body Belongs to You
Your Body Belongs to You
Most abuse is perpetrated by people close to victims. Steve Savitsky talks with Rabbi Yakov Horowitz, founder an menahel of Yeshiva Darchei Noam in Monsey and founder and director of Agudas...
Jul 16, 2012
By Steven Savitsky
Women Lead the Way to Create Achdut in Klal Yisroel
Women Lead the Way to Create Achdut in Klal...
You don't need time or money to make a difference. All you need is to commit. Steve Savitsky speaks with Tzipporah Harris on her movement to create greater unity amongst the...
Jun 28, 2012
By Stephen Savitsky
Negative Stereotypes in Orthodox Judaism: Are We Responsible?
Negative Stereotypes in Orthodox Judaism: Are We Responsible?
Orthodox Judaism has some negative stereotypes: repressive, sexist, outdated. Steve Savitsky talks with Allison Josephs, Founder and Director of Jew in The City, where she breaks down these stereotypes.
Jun 15, 2012
By Stephen Savitsky
Be Your Own Lobbyist: How to Speak Out to Your Community
Be Your Own Lobbyist: How to Speak Out to...
We don't realize how much our quality of life is affected by what goes on at town hall, not just Capitol Hill. Steve Savitsky talks with Assemblywoman Amy Handlin.
Jun 13, 2012
By Stephen Savitsky
Klal Perspectives: A Journal That Will Make You Aware of Major Jewish Issues (Audio)
Klal Perspectives: A Journal That Will Make You Aware...
Steve Savitsky talks with Moishe Bane about his online and print journal, Klal Perspectives, a forum where ideas can be raised in an open and respectful fashion.
Jun 7, 2012
By Stephen Savitsky
Why You Can Trust OU Kosher
Why You Can Trust OU Kosher
Steve Savitsky talks with Rabbi Eli Gersten, Rabbinic Coordinator of OU Kosher, about its inner workings and rigorous standards of kashrut.
May 23, 2012
By Stephen Savitsky

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