The Maggid Method

In this episode, we delve into the challenges and leadership experiences of a rabbi navigating through crises in his community. From addressing sensitive topics from the pulpit to handling vandalism and ensuring community safety, this episode offers a deep look into the complexities of leading a congregation through difficult times. Join us for an insightful discussion on leadership, community resilience, and the power of effective communication. Rabbi Dovid Zirkind is the Senior Rabbi of The Riverdale Jewish Center in the Bronx, NY. _______ ➡️ Did you know there's method for cutting straight through to an audience’s heart, grabbing their attention - and holding it - and making a memorable impact with your presentation? The best speakers in the world utilize it, and now you can, too - every time you get up to speak. ➡️ Download your free Maggid Method of Public Speaking template at: https://maggidmethod.com/ ➡️ The Maggid Method will teach you how to: - find your authentic voice, - craft meaningful presentations, - manage people's attention, - and build unbreakable bonds with your audience ➡️ Go to https://maggidmethod.com/ and download your free copy now.

In this episode of the Maggid Method, we delve into the complexities of discussing politics within a community setting. Rabbi Jason Strauss of Congregation Kadimah Toras Moshe in Brighton, MA shares his personal experience navigating a contentious debate in a Massachusetts Shul, balancing differing opinions and maintaining unity. Tune in to explore the nuances of political discourse, community dynamics, and the challenges of addressing sensitive topics from the pulpit. Visit Rabbi Strauss' sermon archive here: https://strausstorah.wordpress.com/ _________ ➡️ Did you know there's method for cutting straight through to an audience’s heart, grabbing their attention - and holding it - and making a memorable impact with your presentation? The best speakers in the world utilize it, and now you can, too - every time you get up to speak. ➡️ Download your free Maggid Method of Public Speaking template at: https://maggidmethod.com/ ➡️ The Maggid Method will teach you how to: - find your authentic voice, - craft meaningful presentations, - manage people's attention, - and build unbreakable bonds with your audience ➡️ Go to https://maggidmethod.com/ and download your free copy now.

Rabbi Dovid Bashevkin is an American Orthodox rabbi, writer, adjunct professor, and host of the ultra popular 1840 podcast. We covered a lot of ground in this conversation.  First off, we talk about a love of both of ours - the craft of comedy - and the 2 ways that the mechanics of humor relate to communicating Torah messages.  After this - we move in to structure - Dovid blew me away - and I’m not exaggerating - with a 3 step method that he uses for every talk, every class, every presentation - and it’s based on the mechanics of how a magic trick works.  This was by far one of the coolest things I had ever heard before - that he could take this esoteric idea - it actually got made into a book and a movie called ‘The Prestige’ - and he turned it into a templated structure that he now applies to everything he communicates to audiences everywhere.  Then we move even deeper into the forest - where we discuss the audience/speaker relationship - how you must love them and respect them as co-creators in your presentation, but never use them to get your needs met. And then, rounding up Act III of this episode - we discuss the boundaries of vulnerability in leadership - and how important is it for a rabbi or other leader to put on a strong front for his congregation vs revealing to them his own struggles for the sake of being relatable to the people he’s trying to help grow. And lastly - Dovid shares his top 3 pieces of advice for new congregational leaders - to set them up for professional and personal success.  Follow Rabbi Dovid Bashevkin at https://18forty.org/ ________ ➡️ Did you know there's method for cutting straight through to an audience’s heart, grabbing their attention - and holding it - and making a memorable impact with your presentation? The best speakers in the world utilize it, and now you can, too - every time you get up to speak. ➡️ Download your free Maggid Method of Public Speaking template at: https://maggidmethod.com/ ➡️ The Maggid Method will teach you how to: - find your authentic voice, - craft meaningful presentations, - manage people's attention, - and build unbreakable bonds with your audience ➡️ Go to https://maggidmethod.com/ and download your free copy now.

Rabbi Yechezkel Freundlich is Senior Rabbi of Congregation Beth Sholom, in Lawrence NY His career began in Chinuch, not in Rabbanus - so when he found himself having to prepare and deliver Drashos - it was something he sweated over.  But he soon hit his stride as Associate Rabbi at Congregation Beth Jacob in Atlanta, GA - where he discovered the power of a good story to capture his congregants' attention and drive his message home. Thus began his practice of curating relatable stories - literally wherever he could find them.  In this delightful episode of the Maggid Method - we discuss: How long should you speak for?  What should be your goal with your speaking? How to become sensitive to your speaking environment, How Rabbi Fruendlich deals with the contention that perhaps his Drashos are not sophisticated enough as others, What it’s like to succeed a Rabbi Emeritus who’s been with the Kehilla for many decades,  And we even talk about Kiddush clubs and drinking in Shul - if, when, and how to address the issue. Visit Congregation Beth Sholom online at: https://www.bethsholomlawrence.org/ __________ ➡️ Did you know there's method for cutting straight through to an audience’s heart, grabbing their attention - and holding it - and making a memorable impact with your presentation? The best speakers in the world utilize it, and now you can, too - every time you get up to speak. ➡️ Download your free Maggid Method of Public Speaking template at: https://maggidmethod.com/ ➡️ The Maggid Method will teach you how to: - find your authentic voice, - craft meaningful presentations, - manage people's attention, - and build unbreakable bonds with your audience ➡️ Go to https://maggidmethod.com/ and download your free copy now.

Rabbi Dovid M. Cohen  served as a communal Rabbi for decades, at Congregation Shomrei Torah in Fair Lawn, NJ,  Young Israel of the West Side in Manhattan, and Congregation Ohr Torah in North Woodmere, NY. But Rabbi Cohen is also a: - lawyer, - family counselor, an author, speaker, podcaster, and an entrepreneur... And he currently serves as Senior Relationship Officer at the Orthodox Union’s Yachad division. But if there’s one thing that wearing all of these different hats has taught Rabbi Cohen, it’s the delicate art of balance. In this enjoyable episode of the Maggid Method, Rabbi Cohen and I discuss:  How and when to use candor in your presentations, without making your audience too uncomfortable... How to present sides of an issue, without alienating a portion of your audience... How to try your hardest, without getting down on yourself when you fail... Visit Rabbi Cohen's website at: ⁠https://rabbidovidmcohen.com/⁠ _________ ➡️ Did you know there's method for cutting straight through to an audience’s heart, grabbing their attention - and holding it - and making a memorable impact with your presentation? The best speakers in the world utilize it, and now you can, too - every time you get up to speak. ➡️ Download your free Maggid Method of Public Speaking template at: https://maggidmethod.com/ ➡️ The Maggid Method will teach you how to: - find your authentic voice, - craft meaningful presentations, - manage people's attention, - and build unbreakable bonds with your audience ➡️ Go to https://maggidmethod.com/ and download your free copy now.

Rabbi Shaul Robinson is the Senior Rabbi at Lincoln Square Synagogue in New York City. Rabbi Robinson is unique in the sense that he entered the rabbinate without a preconceived notion of how a pulpit rabbi should speak. Rabbi Robinson’s career began on campus, as an outreach professional, where he transformed lives through his informal conversation.   And that tone and style of speaking has always been the ideal for him, even nowadays when he has to deliver more formal presentations.  In this informative episode of the Maggid Method, we talk about: - The golden standard you should aim for any time you get up to speak... - The need for authenticity in presentation... - And the mindset that everything you need to speak about on a given Shabbos can be found in the Parsha.  We also talk about the hazard of inadvertently alienating a portion of your congregation with your message - and how to avoid doing it. Follow Rabbi Robinson on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/shaul.robinson/ Follow Rabbi Robinson on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/RabbiLincolnSQ _________ ➡️ Did you know there's method for cutting straight through to an audience’s heart, grabbing their attention - and holding it - and making a memorable impact with your presentation? The best speakers in the world utilize it, and now you can, too - every time you get up to speak. ➡️ Download your free Maggid Method of Public Speaking template at: https://maggidmethod.com/ ➡️ The Maggid Method will teach you how to: - find your authentic voice, - craft meaningful presentations, - manage people's attention, - and build unbreakable bonds with your audience ➡️ Go to https://maggidmethod.com/ and download your free copy now.

Rabbi Jonathan Rosenblatt is a rabbi, teacher, lecturer, and counselor.  He served for more than thirty years as the Senior Rabbi of the Riverdale Jewish Center in the Bronx, NY.  Rabbi Rosenblatt comes from an illustrious line of rabbinic figures. His grandfather, Rabbi Samuel Rosenblatt, was founding rabbi of the Beth Tefiloh congregation in Baltimore, MD.  And Rabbi Rosenblatt is the great-grandson of celebrated cantor Reb Yossele Rosenblatt, who taught him the importance of developing a range in his repertoire.  In this masterclass episode of the Maggid Method, we discuss everything sermon related - including: How to maximize your effectiveness as a rabbi - through the Drasha and the bedside… How to develop an intuition for identifying great Drasha material… The need for a rabbi to self-validate, instead of looking for external approval…. And the erroneous notion that any one Drasha needs to change lives. And so much more! _________ ➡️ Did you know there's method for cutting straight through to an audience’s heart, grabbing their attention - and holding it - and making a memorable impact with your presentation? The best speakers in the world utilize it, and now you can, too - every time you get up to speak. ➡️ Download your free Maggid Method of Public Speaking template at: https://maggidmethod.com/ ➡️ The Maggid Method will teach you how to: - find your authentic voice, - craft meaningful presentations, - manage people's attention, - and build unbreakable bonds with your audience ➡️ Go to https://maggidmethod.com/ and download your free copy now.

Rabbi Shaanan Gelman is Senior Rabbi at Kehilat Chovevi Tzion in Skokie, IL.  In one succinct sentence, Rabbi Gelman sums up the task at hand any time someone approaches the Drasha speaking slot: Make the familiar unfamiliar - and the unfamiliar familiar. He’s a rabbi adept at spotting transformative Drasha material - and is willing to wait as long as it takes until a particular Torah message comes to life for him  Rabbi Gelman also places a high premium on great, personal stories to help illustrate Torah ideas - and is a master at curating them. In this informative episode of the Maggid method, we discuss: the imperative of authenticity when delivering a Drasha  the pros and cons of collaborating with a partner to help craft your sermon the need for feedback and how to handle criticism And... Rabbi Gelman also shares one of the best, true stories I’ve ever heard, and how he created a life-changing Yom Kippur Drasha out of it. Follow Rabbi Gelman's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@shaanangelman5450/featured And his Torah podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/torahcast/id585319432 __________ ➡️ Did you know there's method for cutting straight through to an audience’s heart, grabbing their attention - and holding it - and making a memorable impact with your presentation? The best speakers in the world utilize it, and now you can, too - every time you get up to speak. ➡️ Download your free Maggid Method of Public Speaking template at: https://maggidmethod.com/ ➡️ The Maggid Method will teach you how to: - find your authentic voice, - craft meaningful presentations, - manage people's attention, - and build unbreakable bonds with your audience ➡️ Go to https://maggidmethod.com/ and download your free copy now.

Rabbi Steven Weil is the Chief Executive Officer of the FIDF - the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces organization. Prior to that, he served an 11 year stint as Executive Vice President of the Orthodox Union.  And prior to that, Rabbi Weil served as a pulpit rabbi for 14 years - first at Young Israel of Oak Park, Michigan, and then at Beth Jacob Congregation in Beverly Hills, CA. Rabbi Weil has delivered invocations in front of governors and the President of the United States - so he definitely knows a thing or two about public speaking.  But at heart, Rabbi Weil is a people person. And people are at the center of everything he does - especially when he speaks. In this insightful episode of the Maggid Method, Rabbi Weil describes the necessary mindset that a public speaker must adopt to craft a successful presentation.  We talk about the fundamental difference between a lecture and a presentation. We discuss a sure-fire way anyone can become a better speaker.  And Rabbi Weil also reveals what’s an even more powerful skill to own than being a good speaker. Visit the FIDF at https://www.fidf.org/  ➡️ Did you know there's method for cutting straight through to an audience’s heart, grabbing their attention - and holding it - and making a memorable impact with your presentation? The best speakers in the world utilize it, and now you can, too - every time you get up to speak. ➡️ Download your free Maggid Method of Public Speaking template at: https://maggidmethod.com/ ➡️ The Maggid Method will teach you how to: - find your authentic voice, - craft meaningful presentations, - manage people's attention, - and build unbreakable bonds with your audience ➡️ Go to https://maggidmethod.com/ and download your free copy now.

Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg served as spiritual leader of Beth Tfiloh Congregation in Baltimore, MD for 44 years.  Dubbed “the Master of the Sermon”, Rabbi Wohlberg is famous for his inspiring & insightful sermons, read by thousands the world over. While sometimes outspoken, Rabbi Wohlberg is also renowned for his warmth, his humor & his extraordinary pastoral concern for the members of his congregation. A consummate professional - Rabbi Wohlberg commits to writing beforehand everything he’s going to say in the sermon. But even though his sermon is scripted - he skillfully delivers it in a way that makes everyone in the room feel connected to him. While he may seem larger than life from behind the pulpit - Rabbi Wohlberg’s congregants know that really - he is a down-to-earth, relatable, and caring friend that understands them - and that is the true secret of his success. In this engaging episode of the Maggid Method, Rabbi Wohlberg gives us a rare glimpse into: - His role models growing up, - His early days in the rabbinate, - And even his penchant for sports cars that has earned him some notoriety over the years. Rabbi Wohlberg is the author of the books, "The Un-Haggadah: How to Keep the Conversation and Wine Flowing at Your Seder" and "Pulpit Power". Follow Rabbi Wohlberg on Facebook and Twitter and view his weekly Parshah Preview video. His latest book, What We Can REALLY Learn from the Rich and Famous: A Selection of Ponderings, Contemplations, and Inspirations, is available on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3AMitchell+Wohlberg&s=relevancerank&text=Mitchell+Wohlberg&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1 _________ ➡️ Did you know there's method for cutting straight through to an audience’s heart, grabbing their attention - and holding it - and making a memorable impact with your presentation? The best speakers in the world utilize it, and now you can, too - every time you get up to speak. ➡️ Download your free Maggid Method of Public Speaking template at: https://maggidmethod.com/ ➡️ The Maggid Method will teach you how to: - find your authentic voice, - craft meaningful presentations, - manage people's attention, - and build unbreakable bonds with your audience ➡️ Go to https://maggidmethod.com/ and download your free copy now.

Rabbi Rueben Poupko is Rabbi of Beth Israel Beth Aaron in Montreal, Canada. His father was a rabbi, and his grandfather was a rabbi, too. After 43 years, Rabbi Poupko recognizes very well the dilemma that pulpit rabbis face everytime they get up to speak. So how does a rabbi go about keeping his congregation interested and engaged? By being a lifelong learner - in terms of substance, and in terms of style. Rabbi Poupko sees the role of a sermon as multifaceted - sometimes you’re there to teach, but sometimes you’re not teaching your congregation anything new - but giving expression to what’s in their hearts. In this episode of the Maggid Method - we’re treated to over 4 decades worth of public speaking wisdom, rabbinic advice, and unbelievable true stories from a seasoned pulpit veteran who’s never written down a word of his sermons… Like -  - the best speaking tone for delivering a Drasha,  - how to encourage better behavior, - which order to speak at a funeral, - and when to accept that -  some things will just never change. I learned, laughed and even cried during my interview with Rabbi Rueben Poupko. Visit Beth Israel Beth Aaron online at: https://www.shul.org/ _________ ➡️ Did you know there's method for cutting straight through to an audience’s heart, grabbing their attention - and holding it - and making a memorable impact with your presentation? The best speakers in the world utilize it, and now you can, too - every time you get up to speak. ➡️ Download your free Maggid Method of Public Speaking template at: https://maggidmethod.com/ ➡️ The Maggid Method will teach you how to: - find your authentic voice, - craft meaningful presentations, - manage people's attention, - and build unbreakable bonds with your audience ➡️ Go to https://maggidmethod.com/ and download your free copy now.

Rabbi Shmuel Silber is Rabbi of Suburban Orthodox Congregation in Baltimore, MD. And though he may not look it - just for the record, he is a Chassid and not a Litvak. Rabbi Silber’s career began in Fairlawn, NJ where he served as an assistant rabbi in Congregation Shomrei Torah, under Rabbi Benyamin Yudin, where he learned firsthand his all-in approach to the rabbinate. But It was Rabbi J.J. Schacter who instilled in Rabbi Silber the principle that: proper respect for your Drasha is proper respect for your Kehillah.  How does Rabbi Silber decide which message to speak about each week?  That’s easy. First, He decides what HE needs to hear, and then he addresses himself through his Drasha to his congregation.. You might ask - how does Rabbi Silber know that just because he’s grappling with an issue - it will resonate with his congregation? That’s also easy - because Rabbi Silber views himself as one with his congregation.   We also talk about why it’s so important for the rabbi to look after the marginalized members on the periphery - or the outskirts - of his congregation. Visit Rabbi Silber's website, The Institute for Jewish Continuity at https://rabbisilber.com/to where he enables learners at all levels to access relevant Torah. ➡️ Did you know there's method for cutting straight through to an audience’s heart, grabbing their attention - and holding it - and making a memorable impact with your presentation? The best speakers in the world utilize it, and now you can, too - every time you get up to speak. ➡️ Download your free Maggid Method of Public Speaking template at: https://maggidmethod.com/ ➡️ The Maggid Method will teach you how to: - find your authentic voice, - craft meaningful presentations, - manage people's attention, - and build unbreakable bonds with your audience ➡️ Go to https://maggidmethod.com/ and download your free copy now.

Rabbi Moshe Hauer is the Executive Vice President of the Orthodox Union (OU). Previously, he was the Spiritual Leader of Congregation Bnai Jacob Shaarei Zion in Baltimore, MD for over 26 years. Visit Rabbi Hauer's website at: https://rabbihauer.org/ _________ ➡️ Did you know there's method for cutting straight through to an audience’s heart, grabbing their attention - and holding it - and making a memorable impact with your presentation? The best speakers in the world utilize it, and now you can, too - every time you get up to speak. ➡️ Download your free Maggid Method of Public Speaking template at: https://maggidmethod.com/ ➡️ The Maggid Method will teach you how to: - find your authentic voice, - craft meaningful presentations, - manage people's attention, - and build unbreakable bonds with your audience ➡️ Go to https://maggidmethod.com/ and download your free copy now.

Rabbi Mark Dratch is Executive Vice President Emeritus of the Rabbinical Council of America. His rabbinate spanned 22 years in congregations around the United States. And, he’s had the unique privilege of having Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm as his father-in-law, and serving as editor of Foundation of Faith: Insights into Pirkei Avot by Rabbi Norman Lamm (OU Press, 2021). Rabbi Dratch is also founder of JSAFE - the Jewish Institute Supporting an Abuse-Free Environment.  And -  he was an Instructor of Ethics at Yeshiva University - two recurring themes in his Drashos over the years. In this delightful episode broadcast from Eretz Yisrael, where Rabbi Dratch now resides with his wife Rachel, we talk about the history and evolution of the sermon. We get to hear some gems of anecdotes of his encounters with the great Darshanim of yesteryear. We talk about how to mine your personal experiences for Drasha material… And how to bounce back quickly from negative feedback about your sermon. It was such a joy and pleasure to discuss a topic Rabbi Dratch has lived and loved and lived his whole life. Find a sampling of Rabbi Dratch's articles at: https://yutorah.org/teachers/Rabbi-Mark-Dratch. And learn more about him here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Dratch _________ ➡️ Did you know there's method for cutting straight through to an audience’s heart, grabbing their attention - and holding it - and making a memorable impact with your presentation? The best speakers in the world utilize it, and now you can, too - every time you get up to speak. ➡️ Download your free Maggid Method of Public Speaking template at: https://maggidmethod.com/ ➡️ The Maggid Method will teach you how to: - find your authentic voice, - craft meaningful presentations, - manage people's attention, - and build unbreakable bonds with your audience ➡️ Go to https://maggidmethod.com/ and download your free copy now.

In the spring of 2007, Rabbi Ilan Feldman - Senior Rabbi of Beth Jacob of Atlanta, GA - was offered by his congregation to take a short vacation. But he declined - because he didn’t feel he needed one. But after thinking it over - he decided to take them up on it. But his family was unable to join him, so he didn’t know where to go. Until a friend arranged the following unknown adventure...  He would fly to an undisclosed location - which would only be revealed to him on the day of his departure, when he would be handed an airline ticket revealing his destination. No accommodations were booked for him, nor was he allowed to take any money or luggage with him, save for a token $50, his Tefillin, and a baseball cap and a change of clothes.  He was not allowed to reveal his identity as a congregational rabbi to anyone, and he was only allowed to use his phone once a day - just to check in with his wife.  Stripped of all worldly possessions and his identity - he was to fend for himself for the next 4 days and somehow make it alive and in one piece back to Atlanta, GA. In this episode, we discuss the true story of what transpired on that trip. In the 2nd part of our conversation, we discuss: The rules of public speaking that Rabbi Feldman unabashedly revealed to me that he breaks,  The inhibition Rabbi Feldman felt following in his father’s footsteps as leader of Beth Jacob, The impact that his mentors  - his father, Rabbi Emanuel Feldman, and his father in law, Rabbi Yaakov Weinberg - had on his speaking style, The once a year Shabbos when he tells the congregation everything he loves about them, and the one Shabbos a year he offers gentle criticism for how they can improve. And the three most important pieces of advice he has for new rabbis to be successful. Visit Congregation Beth Jacob of Atlanta, GA here: https://www.bethjacobatlanta.org/ ________ ➡️ Did you know there's method for cutting straight through to an audience’s heart, grabbing their attention - and holding it - and making a memorable impact with your presentation? The best speakers in the world utilize it, and now you can, too - every time you get up to speak. ➡️ Download your free Maggid Method of Public Speaking template at: https://maggidmethod.com/ ➡️ The Maggid Method will teach you how to: - find your authentic voice, - craft meaningful presentations, - manage people's attention, - and build unbreakable bonds with your audience ➡️ Go to https://maggidmethod.com/ and download your free copy now.

Rabbi Elliot Schrier is Senior Rabbi of Congregation Bnai Yeshurun - the largest Orthodox synagogue in Teaneck, NJ, boasting 6 different Minyanim on a given Shabbos morning. But despite its size,  Rabbi Schrier still makes the time to connect with each of his members personally - through his daily routine of touch points. Early into his career - Rabbi Schrier had the privilege of being mentored by one the great Darshanim of our generation, Rabbi Kenneth Hain, Senior Rabbi of Beth Shalom in Lawrence, NY. This mindset - seeing the Drasha as a means of connection between rabbi and Kehillah - influences all aspects of how Rabbi Schrier crafts and delivers his Drashos. Including how he structures the Drasha, and forgoing the use of notes - even though speaking from them might make him come across a more polished speaker If you’re a speaker who’s looking to better connect to your audience through your presentation  - then this episode is for you.  It’s jam packed with lots of useful strategies and techniques that you’ll want to put to practice right away, like: - tips for making your Drasha more personable and relatable, - how to ensure sure your speaking style is appropriate to the room (clip) - and an ingenious way of structuring your Drasha to retain your audience’s attention. Visit Congregation Bnai Yeshurun on the web here: https://www.bnaiyeshurun.org/ _________ ➡️ Did you know there's method for cutting straight through to an audience’s heart, grabbing their attention - and holding it - and making a memorable impact with your presentation? The best speakers in the world utilize it, and now you can, too - every time you get up to speak. ➡️ Download your free Maggid Method of Public Speaking template at: https://maggidmethod.com/ ➡️ The Maggid Method will teach you how to: - find your authentic voice, - craft meaningful presentations, - manage people's attention, - and build unbreakable bonds with your audience ➡️ Go to https://maggidmethod.com/ and download your free copy now.

Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak - a.k.a Y.Y. - Jacobson is one of the most sought after speakers in the Jewish world today. He lectures to Jewish and non-Jewish audiences on six continents and in forty states. Rabbi Jacobson also serves as teacher and mentor to thousands of students across the globe via his website TheYeshiva.net, one of the largest Torah classes in the world today. But as ironic as it sounds, Rabbi Y.Y. didn’t start off his career as a speaker, but rather, as a listener; as an oral scribe of the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s talks delivered on Shabbos and Yom Tov - when they could not be electronically recorded. Young Rabbi Jacobson would focus the entire weight of his attention on the Rebbe’s words for hours on end, sometimes over the span of several days, in order to be able to capture the Rebbe’s messages and relate them back afterwards. These days, even though Rabbi Jacobson finds himself doing more speaking than listening - he essentially sees his role as the same. In this fascinating episode of the Maggid Method - we chart the trajectory of Rabbi Jacobson’s career as a teacher of Torah and world renowned lecturer, and the specific things he does to capture the minds and hearts of audience’s worldwide. We cover so many topics...  Like: - How to make your Torah content relevant to your audience, so they’ll become invested in listening to you all the way through... - How to break down the walls between you and your audience and create a sense of intimacy... - How to become a better storyteller... - How to manage audience attention and deal with the inevitable distractions that arise while you’re talking.... - And even how to handle criticism. Visit Rabbi Y.Y. Jacobson's website at TheYeshiva.Net _________ ➡️ Did you know there's method for cutting straight through to an audience’s heart, grabbing their attention - and holding it - and making a memorable impact with your presentation? The best speakers in the world utilize it, and now you can, too - every time you get up to speak. ➡️ Download your free Maggid Method of Public Speaking template at: https://maggidmethod.com/ ➡️ The Maggid Method will teach you how to: - find your authentic voice, - craft meaningful presentations, - manage people's attention, - and build unbreakable bonds with your audience ➡️ Go to https://maggidmethod.com/ and download your free copy now.

Rabbi Daniel Cohen is Rabbi at Congregation Agudath Sholom in Stamford, CT, the largest Modern Orthodox synagogue in New England.  But for Rabbi Cohen, "large" doesn’t have to mean it’s not welcoming… Rabbi Cohen is a person who is on a mission to live each day to the fullest, and to help others do the same. He’s learned from some of the best Darshanim and orators of this generation, so he has a lot of public speaking wisdom and Drasha experience to offer. In this episode, we talk about: - How to decide what to talk about each Shabbos, and what if your message doesn’t necessarily fit into the Parsha? - What if your heart is not 100% aligned with your message  should you still say it? - How many messages should you aim for with your Drasha? - An ingenious way to get people to turn off their phones while you’re speaking, - How to strike the right balance the head and the heart in your talk… - And how to tell stories and where to place them in your Drasha  for maximum effect... Rabbi Cohen is author of What Will They Say About You When You Are Gone? Creating a Life of Legacy and the newly released book The Secret of the Light published by Union Square Publishing. He is founder of  The Legacy Academy designed to fortify and inspire people to lead their best lives now. He is in the midst of writing another book with former NBA All Star and Olympic Gold medalist Allan Houston.  He is co-host with Reverend Greg Doll of the nationally syndicated Radio Show, The Rabbi and the Reverend and hosts the podcast Judaism in the 21st Century.  Rabbi Cohen and his wife Diane are the grateful parents of six daughters. For more information visit www.rabbidanielcohen.com  ➡️ Did you know there's method for cutting straight through to an audience’s heart, grabbing their attention - and holding it - and making a memorable impact with your presentation? The best speakers in the world utilize it, and now you can, too - every time you get up to speak. ➡️ Download your free Maggid Method of Public Speaking template at: https://maggidmethod.com/ ➡️ The Maggid Method will teach you how to: - find your authentic voice, - craft meaningful presentations, - manage people's attention, - and build unbreakable bonds with your audience ➡️ Go to https://maggidmethod.com/ and download your free copy now.

Today you’re in for a real treat. In this episode, I sit down with Rabbi Dr. J.J. Schacter, the elder statesman of the synagogue sermon. Early into my podcast, I lost track of how many times Rabbi Schacter’s name came up in conversation Whether it’s been through his classes at YU, or his annual Yarchei Kallah seminars, or just being available for 1:1 advice... So many of my guests have cited him as having been an invaluable  - influence, - mentor, - and confidante.... to them In their rabbinic careers. Today's episode is jam packed with actionable advice, timeless techniques, and legendary sermon lore… We cover: - How to grab your audience’s attention in the first 30 seconds, - What you can do to be a more interesting speaker, - The one thing that will make crafting your Drasha easier - and better - than anything else, - How to command the respect of your congregation through your Drasha,  - And the one mindset that will allow you to let negative feedback roll off your back without taking it personally.... Access Rabbi Schacter's classes on YU Torah here: https://www.yutorah.org/teachers/Rabbi-Dr.-Jacob-J-Schacter _________ ➡️ Did you know there's method for cutting straight through to an audience’s heart, grabbing their attention - and holding it - and making a memorable impact with your presentation? The best speakers in the world utilize it, and now you can, too - every time you get up to speak. ➡️ Download your free Maggid Method of Public Speaking template at: https://maggidmethod.com/ ➡️ The Maggid Method will teach you how to: - find your authentic voice, - craft meaningful presentations, - manage people's attention, - and build unbreakable bonds with your audience ➡️ Go to https://maggidmethod.com/ and download your free copy now.

Rabbi Menachem Penner is the Executive VP of the Rabbinical Council of America. And for the past 11 years, he has been the Dean of RIETS, Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary, at Yeshiva University. Prior to that, Rabbi Penner was the Senior Rabbi at Young Israel of Holliswood, NY for 20 years. He’s the one person who’s name has come up more times on this podcast than anyone else’s as having been an influence - in regards to the mindset and the methodology behind giving a great Drasha. So..needless to say, this episode of the Maggid Method is a pretty big event. In today’s conversation, Rabbi Penner lays out the sky high stakes facing anyone who shares Divrei Torah in a public setting, every time they get up to speak… We discuss the stark reality that you will NOT change most people’s lives by any one Drasha that you deliver, But why that’s actually a good thing… Rabbi Penner also explains the one goal you should aim for with your Drashos - bring your congregation to the brink of change, so that when they’re ready - you’re the address they turn to. We talk about the doldrums of the rabbinate - the nagging feeling that surfaces from time to time in every leaders mind that - maybe I’m not making a difference in people’s lives and that maybe I should have considered a different career path… Next - we go into the nuts and bolts of Drasha preparation - beginning with the thesis statement - your ability to articulate what exactly you intend to talk about. How to avoid losing trust and credibility in the eyes of your audience that results from what Rabbi Penner calls “the message basket” type of Drasha. The counterintuitive approach that Rabbi Penner tries to instill in RIETS students approach to Drasha preparation. How long you should spend looking for what to say, and how to know when you’ve found something.... Rabbi Penner’s opinion that a Drasha does not need to contain original Torah thoughts... And how the children’s show Blue’s Clues provides the perfect Mashal for how you should approach your Drasha preparation. Connect with Rabbi Penner at: mpenner at rabbis dot org _______ ➡️ Did you know there's method for cutting straight through to an audience’s heart, grabbing their attention - and holding it - and making a memorable impact with your presentation? The best speakers in the world utilize it, and now you can, too - every time you get up to speak. ➡️ Download your free Maggid Method of Public Speaking template at: https://maggidmethod.com/ ➡️ The Maggid Method will teach you how to: - find your authentic voice, - craft meaningful presentations, - manage people's attention, - and build unbreakable bonds with your audience ➡️ Go to https://maggidmethod.com/ and download your free copy now.