Savitsky Talks

Steve Savitsky interviews Adam Englander, Head of School of the Katz Hillel Day School in Boca Raton, about how his school lowered its tuition by $1,000. The post How one Florida yeshiva actually lowered tuition appeared first on OU Life.

Steve Savitsky talks with Rabbi Daniel Korobkin, rabbi of Congregation Beit Avraham Yosef of Toronto. They discuss Rabbis talking politics from the pulpit. The post Interview with Rabbi Korobkin: Politics from the Pulpit appeared first on OU Life.

In this episode of Savitsky Talks, Stephen Savitsky talks with Rabbi Josh Flug about his latest article for Jewish Action where he discussed the Jewish perspective on gun control. Savitsky is the former chairman of the board and a past president of the Orthodox Union. Savitsky Talks is a weekly 20 minute audio program with interviews The post Savitsky Talks: Is the Torah in Favor of Gun Control? appeared first on OU Life.

In this episode of Savitsky Talks, Steven Savitsky talks with Rabbi Menachem Genack, CEO of OU Kosher, about his relationship with Rabbi Yisroel Belsky z’tl and the role of the posek of the Orthodox Union. Savitsky is the former chairman of the board and a past president of the Orthodox Union. Savitsky Talks is a weekly The post Savitsky Talks: An Interview with Rabbi Menachem Genack appeared first on OU Life.

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In this episode of Savitsky Talks, Steve Savitsky interviews Rabbi Avrohom Gordimer about his latest article for Jewish Action, “Reclaiming the Dignity of the Rabbinate.” “The rate of rabbinic scandal involvement is minuscule percentage-wise compared to any other profession out there,” stated Rabbi Gordimer. Savitsky is the former chairman of the board and a past president The post Savitsky Talks: Reclaiming the Dignity of the Rabbinate: an interview with Rabbi Avrohom Gordimer appeared first on OU Life.

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In this segment of Savitsky Talks, Steven speaks to Dr. Eli Shapiro,  a social entrepreneur and creator of the Digital Citizenship Project that aims to teach children a healthy attitude towards technology. His article: “Take Two Tablets and Skype Me in the Morning: The Challenges of Our Children’s Technology,” will be forthcoming in the next issue The post Listen: Savitsky Talks: The Benefits and Consequences of Today’s Technology appeared first on OU Life.

In this episode of  Savitsky Talks: Steven speaks with Heshy Zelcer, CEO of Hakirah: The Flatbush Journal of Jewish Law and Thought, about his latest think-piece: “Who Will Support the State of Israel?” “The mood of the American people is shifting a little bit away from supporting Israel,” Zelcer states. “A lot of this is The post Savitsky Talks: Who Will Support The State of Israel? appeared first on OU Life.

In this episode of Savitsky Talks, Stephen interviews The New York Times bestselling author Dr. David Lieberman about his new book, “How Free Will Works: The Blueprint to Take Charge of Your Life, Health and Happiness.” (Feldheim) The book explores the Jewish view of free will along with notions of maazel and divine providence. “It’s The post Savitsky Talks: Do We Have Free Will? appeared first on OU Life.