The Wildescast

Manhattan Jewish Experience
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Jun 19, 2020 • 55min

A conversation with the Wildes brothers

You're in for a real treat today and that's because, in this episode, Rabbi Wildes interviews his brother Michael. Michael is a law professor, an immigration attorney, a volunteer EMT and the mayor of Englewood, New Jersey. The two brothers had a fascinating conversation about the coronavirus and the Black Lives Matter movement – among a whole host of other topics. Their sibling rivalry, and their love for each other, shined through during this intriguing interview. Find our more about Michael Wildes here: https://www.wildeslaw.com
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Jun 16, 2020 • 51min

The Jewish perspective on social media and slander (Part 2)

Today's episode is a rebroadcast of a lunch and learn on Facebook Live. It's the second in a special 2 part series. The topic is "Technology & Slander: Where do we draw the line?" It's a Jewish perspective on the good, the bad and the ugly of social media. Here is a link to today’s source sheet:  https://www.dropbox.com/s/sdw8xxdv1mvqmof/Tech%26Slander.pdf?dl=0
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Jun 15, 2020 • 49min

The Jewish perspective on social media and slander (Part 1)

Today's episode is a rebroadcast of a lunch and learn on Facebook Live. It's the first in a special 2 part series. The topic is "Technology & Slander: Where do we draw the line? It's a Jewish perspective on the good, the bad and the ugly of social media. Here is a link to today’s source sheet:  https://www.dropbox.com/s/sdw8xxdv1mvqmof/Tech%26Slander.pdf?dl=0
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Jun 10, 2020 • 1h 8min

An Open Dialogue on Racism in America - Live Panel

Today's episode is a rebroadcast of a special Facebook Live event. On Tuesday night, June 9th, the Manhattan Jewish Experience hosted a panel discussion on racism in America. Rabbi Wildes was joined by Reverend Joseph Ford, the Senior Pastor of Faith Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church in Stamford, and Eric Adams, the Borough President of Brooklyn. They had an important and thoughtful conversation about the the terrible tragedy surrounding the death of George Floyd.
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Jun 9, 2020 • 46min

Tikkun Olam: The Jewish Imperative to Fix the World (Part 2)

Today's episode is a rebroadcast of a lunch and learn on Facebook Live. It's the second in a special two-part series about the Jewish imperative to fix the world. In light of recent events, we dedicate this class to the terrible tragedy surrounding the death of George Floyd.Here is a link to today’s source material: https://www.dropbox.com/s/9rv7l2gyfolxumr/TikkunOlam0608.pdf?dl=0
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Jun 8, 2020 • 43min

Tikkun Olam: The Jewish Imperative to Fix the World (Part 1)

Today's episode is a rebroadcast of a lunch and learn on Facebook Live. It's the first in a special two-part series about the Jewish imperative to fix the world. Social justice began when God told Adam to make the world a better place. In light of recent events, we dedicate this class to the terrible tragedy surrounding the death of George Floyd. Here is a link to today’s source sheets: https://www.dropbox.com/s/9rv7l2gyfolxumr/TikkunOlam0608.pdf?dl=0
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Jun 4, 2020 • 47min

Do we really make our own choices? - Part 2

Today's episode is a rebroadcast of a lunch and learn on Facebook Live. It's the second in a special two-part series called "Do we really make our own choices? What Judaism teaches us about our ability to react to things in the right way." Martin Luther King Jr once said: “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” In this series, Rabbi Wildes reflects on the terrible tragedy of the death of George Floyd and the reaction which has ensued across the United States. Here is a link to today’s source material: https://www.dropbox.com/s/8ptcxhe56289x8q/Choice0601.pdf?dl=0
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Jun 1, 2020 • 53min

Do we really make our own choices? - Part 1

Today's episode is a rebroadcast of a lunch and learn on Facebook Live. It's the first in a special two-part series called "Do we really make our own choices? What Judaism teaches us about our ability to react to things in the right way." Martin Luther King Jr once said: “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” In this series, Rabbi Wildes reflects on the terrible tragedy of the death of George Floyd and the reaction which has ensued across the United States. Here is a link to today’s source material: https://www.dropbox.com/s/8ptcxhe56289x8q/Choice0601.pdf?dl=0
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May 25, 2020 • 1h 11min

Panel discussion: Dating in the age of corona

Today's episode is a rebroadcast of a special Facebook Live event. It was a panel discussion about dating in the age of corona. The panelists included Rabbi Wildes, matchmaker Brooke Wise and Saw You At Sinai founder Marc Goldmann. For more information, visit: www.wisematchmaking.com www.sawyouatsinai.com
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May 21, 2020 • 45min

The City of Gold: The Miracle of Jerusalem and the Six Day War

Today's episode is a rebroadcast of a lunch and learn that Rabbi Wildes gave on Facebook Live. Tonight marks the start of Yom Yerushalayim, the day Jerusalem was reunified in 1967. So the topic for today's class is the miracle of Jerusalem and the Six Day War. Here is a link to today’s source sheet: https://www.dropbox.com/s/gx1k1vizwxidtcf/yomyerushalayim.pdf?dl=0

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