Savitsky Talks 127 articles

Savitsky Talks is a weekly 20 minute audio program with interviews and discussions that probe and explore contemporary Jewish life. Steve Savitsky's unusually direct and objective approach make this program a refreshing take on the Jewish community's often challenging role in the world. Available as a podcast http://feeds.ou.org/SavitskyTalks and on iTunes.
Interview with Chava Willig Levy
Steve and Chava discuss her new book, “A Life Not With Standing.” Look for an excerpt of her book in the upcoming Spring issue of Jewish Action!
Mar 10, 2014
By Stephen Savitsky
Savitsky Talks – Interview with YU Basketball Coach Dr. Jonathan Halpert
Savitsky Talks – Interview with YU Basketball Coach Dr....
Steve and Jon discuss Jon’s upcoming book “Are You Still Coaching?” and reflect on Dr. Halpert’s celebrated career as the Basketball coach at Yeshiva University. Savitsky Talks is a weekly 20 minute...
Feb 28, 2014
By Stephen Savitsky
Interview with Avi Berman
Listen to Rabbi Avi Berman, director of the OU Israel Center, discuss Aliyah and Anglo life in Israel. Read more about this topic in the upcoming Spring issue of Jewish Action!...
Jan 14, 2014
By Stephen Savitsky
Savitsky Talks: Interview with Dina Bucholz
Savitsky Talks: Interview with Dina Bucholz
Steve and Dina discuss her upcoming article in the Jewish Action relating to raising children with high self-esteem. Savitsky Talks is a weekly 20 minute audio program with interviews and discussions that...
Jan 14, 2014
By Stephen Savitsky
Interview with Rabbi Moshe Elefant; COO – OU Kosher
Interview with Rabbi Moshe Elefant; COO – OU Kosher
Steve and Rabbi Elefant discuss the finer points of Kosher certification for Pesach. Learn more about the Orthodox Union’s Kashruth division and how products become certified. Savitsky Talks is a weekly 20...
Jan 14, 2014
By Stephen Savitsky
Steve Interviews Rabbi Hillel Goldberg
Savitsky Talks is a weekly 20 minute audio program with interviews and discussions that probe and explore contemporary Jewish life. Stephen Savitsky’s unusually direct and objective approach make this program a refreshing...
Dec 6, 2013
By Stephen Savitsky
Allison Joseph – Founder & Director of “Jew In The City”
Allison Joseph – Founder & Director of “Jew In...
Steve and Allison discuss perceptions of the Orthodox community. Visit Allison’s website: Jew In The City Savitsky Talks is a weekly 20 minute audio program with interviews and discussions that probe and...
Nov 19, 2013
By Stephen Savitsky
Interview with Rabbi Gideon Black – JLIC Rabbi at NYU
Interview with Rabbi Gideon Black – JLIC Rabbi at...
Steve Savitsky interviews Rabbi Gideon Black about his experiences as a JLIC Rabbi at NYU.
Nov 19, 2013
By Stephen Savitsky
The Day a Duck Came to the OU
The Day a Duck Came to the OU
Rabbi Chaim Loike talks about how we know which birds are kosher and birds you'd be surprised are kosher, including his famous duck.
Nov 7, 2013
By Stephen Savitsky
Rabbi Menachem Genack on His New Book Letters to President Clinton
Rabbi Menachem Genack on His New Book Letters to...
Rabbi Genack talks about his relationship with president Clinton, which began while the President was Governor and running for President of the United States. Read about Letters to President Clinton, at Jewish...
Nov 7, 2013
By Stephen Savitsky

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