Welcome back to Parsha and Prose with Rabbi Shlomo Gemara. This week, we’re diving into Parshat Nitzavim, a portion that speaks directly to the essence of community, covenant, and choice. Nitzavim is Deuteronomy 29:9–30:20 , followed by the Haftarah from Isaiah 61:10 –63:9. Much of Parsha & Prose this week is about Rabbi Gemara's father Z'l, who passed away a couple of weeks ago at 96 years old. The Rabbi speaks beautifully about his father and shares with us some very intimate stories about his humility, love of learning Torah, and incredible relationship with his wife and family. This is well worth listening to and learning from. The Torah portion, around the 50-minute mark, opens with the powerful words: Atem nitzavim hayom kulchem, “You are standing here today, all of you.” Leaders and children, strangers and labourers, no one is left out, no one stands on the margins. The Torah insists: everyone has a place within the circle. And within this inclusive vision comes one of the most stirring calls in all of Torah: I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse. Choose life. On the surface, it sounds simple. Yet the challenge is deep: What does it really mean to “choose life” in our time? How do we stand together, make choices that uplift, and bring blessings into the world? That’s the journey we’ll take together in today’s episode. What does “choose life” mean in your world? Share your thoughts in the comments and subscribe for more moving explorations of Torah, family, and the journeys that unite us. ——🎧 The Avrum Rosensweig Show —— A one-of-a-kind, intimate schmooze-fest, hosted and produced by the endlessly curious veteran radio and TV personality, Avrum Rosensweig. With warmth and wit, Avrum uncovers the secrets, dreams, and innermost thoughts of people from all walks of life. From local shelf stockers, plumbers, food servers to crossing guards, stars,public figures, and cultural icons. Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @avrumrosensweigshow   Listen to The Avrum Rosensweigh Show on: https://open.spotify.com/show/6LZFTR0... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... https://avrumspodcast.podbean.com/ Instagram:   / avrumrosensweigshow   TikTok:   / avrumrosensweig   #jewish #jewishlearning #jewisheducation #jewishheritage #jewishtradition #israelites #talmudscholar #torahstudy #rabbishlomogemara #jewishwisdom #jewishculture #jewishcommunity #jewishhistory #jewishidentity #jewishphilosophy #spiritualwisdom #motivationalpodcast #motivationalinterview #inspiringstories #jewishleader #fascinatingpeople #engagingconversations #personalgrowth #lifelessons #leadershipstories #faithandwisdom #jewishinspirations #successstories #podcastinterview #theavrumrosensweigshow