Q&A With Rabbi Efrem Goldberg

A Conversation with R. Efrem Goldberg, moderated by Zev Brenner (Host of Talkline). Topics include:  homosexuality transgenderism abortion

A Conversation with R. Efrem Goldberg, moderated by R' Ari Koretzky (Host of the podcast, Jews You Should Know).  This Q&A took part during a Malave Malka at Bnai Jacob Shaarei Zion in Baltimore on February 19, 2022 as part of a Shabbos sponsored by Yitzie & Nancy Pretter in memory of Chaim Ozer ben Yitzchak Ha'Kohen a"h.   00:00 - Introduction 5:19 - Background of Rabbi Goldberg 11:12 - Danger of Charismatic Leadership 21:25 - Living in a Polarizing World 29:52 - How Younger People Can Succeed 38:28 - Balance & Profile 50:05 - Changing Community Dynamics 56:33 - Building a Community Outside of Israel 1:03:14 - Living in Israel 1:08:22 - Affordability 1:18:55 - Kiruv 1:29:10 - Behind the Bima 1:33:42 - News Source 1:34:25 - Favorite Book 1:36:38 - Best Gift Received 1:37:32 - Failures 1:38:48 - Desired Guest Speakers 1:40:25 - Favorite Foods

Moderated by Nachi Gordon, Meaningful Minute. Submit questions before each episode (twice a month on Thursday nights at 9pm EST) on Instagram to Meaningful Minute. 00:00 - 3 Topics Covered in Q&A 1:45 - Working With Christians 14:50 - Cancel Culture and Divisiveness 19:26 - Kosel: Unity Versus Pluralism 22:59 - Conservative and Reform Judaism 28:12 - Kosel: Nuance and Policy 29:43 - Fake Letter From Rav Herschel Schachter 34:50 - Accountability For Death Threats

Moderated by Nachi Gordon, Meaningful Minute. Submit questions before each episode (twice a month on Thursday nights at 9pm EST) on Instagram to Meaningful Minute. 00:00 - Introduction 2:32 - Chaim Walder: How to Respond 21:35 - Rallying Together to Create and Change Systems 29:25 - Is This an Israel-Specific Problem? 31:30 - Should Rabbis Write a Letter Against Sexual Abuse? 32:52 - How to Relate to the Idolization of Convicted Criminals 36:11 - The Importance of Nuance

Moderated by Nachi Gordon, Meaningful Minute. Submit questions before each episode (twice a month on Thursday nights at 9pm EST) on Instagram to Meaningful Minute. 00:00 — Introduction 1:07 — Thanksgiving: Permitted or Forbidden? 3:44 — Addicts: Do They Have Free Choice? 10:48 — When Do Accusations Become Truth? 23:45 - Why is Chanuka Mostly About the Oil? 28:30 - Bein HaZmanim: Issues and Opportunities 38:42 - Can People Change?