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Homesick for Lubavitch

Homesick for Lubavitch
Lubavitch Identity
Chabad
Lubavitch
Shlichus
Gimel Tammuz
Lubavitch Culture
Melbourne
Chasidim
Technology
Lubavitch Community
Bosi Lgani
Yiddishkeit
Rabbi Groner
Belonging
Faith and Certainty
Community Challenges
Chassidus
Judaism
Rebbe
Rabbi Simon Jacobson

An exploration of Lubavitch identity in 2023, hosted by Bentzi Avtzon.

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Tzvi Burston grew up in Crown Heights and lives today in Los Angeles.After an accident during his birth, Tzvi was diagnosed with cerebral palsy which resulted in his being wheelchair bound the rest of his life.In this episode, Tzvi shares what it was... more

Rabbi Mendel Cohen grew up in Montreal and has been on shlichus to Sacramento for over thirty years.In this conversation, he lays out the case for optimism for Chabad chassidim thirty years after Gimmel Tammuz, why younger chassidim should be encoura... more

Rabbi Meni Even Israel was born and raised in Jerusalem and lives there to this day.In this episode, we hear what it was like to be raised by his parents, Rabbi Adin and Chaya Even Israel (Steinsaltz), and how their iconoclastic personalities fit and... more

Rabbi Michoel Gourarie grew up in South Africa and today directs Binah, a center of adult learning and growth in Sydney, Australia.In this episode, we discuss his parents very different Chabad family histories and what led them to South Africa.We dis... more

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Tzvi Burston
A member of the Lubavitch community living with cerebral palsy, sharing his experiences and insights on his upbringing and community life.
Episode: Ep. 82 // "Wheelchair At The Rebbe's Farbrengen" w/ Tzvi Burston
Rabbi Dovid Eliezrie
Rabbi and author of "Undaunted: How the Sixth Lubavitcher Rebbe Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn saved Russian Jewry, reimagined American Judaism, and ignited a global Jewish renaissance"
Chabad
Episode: Ep. 77 // "The Ability To Adapt" w/ Rabbi Dovid Eliezrie
Eliot Wolfson
Professor of Jewish thought and scholar with extensive knowledge in Chassidus and Kabbalah.
Episode: Ep. 74 // "Thinking The Unthinkable" w/ Prof. Eliot Wolfson
Tzvi Kilov
A resident of Atlanta, Georgia, and a known personality within the Lubavitch community.
Episode: Ep. 68 // "Looking For What I'm Looking For" w/ Tzvi Kilov
Rabbi Velvel Lipskier
Construction professional and esteemed friend of the host
North Miami Beach
Episode: Ep. 61 // "Finding the Treasure" w/ Rabbi Velvel Lipskier
Rabbi Shmuly Metzger
Director of Shlia Chabad Sutton
Shliach
Episode: Ep. 54 // "Where Even Is Home?" w/ Rabbi Shmully Metzger
Yehoshua November
A well-known poet with several published works.
Episode: Ep. 53 // "Writing the Messy Divine" w/ Poet Yehoshua November
Rabbi Elisha Pearl
Author of "Make Peace," focusing on the Rebbe's teachings regarding peace in Israel.
Episode: Ep. 51 // "The Spiritual Revival of Chabad" w/ Rabbi Elisha Pearl
Rabbi Moshe Greenwald
Rabbi from Los Angeles, shares personal stories and insights on Lubavitch identity
Shliach in Downtown Los Angeles
Episode: Ep. 34 // "Fantasy of Going Back" w/ Rabbi Moshe Greenwald

Host

Bentzi Avtzon
Host of Homesick for Lubavitch

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 211 ratings
  • For the mind and the heart

    Honest, engaging, and no punches pulled. Bentzi interviews an incredibly wide range of Lubavitchers and asks hard questions while also being incredibly respectful of what the Rebbe, chassidus, shlichus, Gimmel Tamuz, and the future of Lubavitch means. The only podcast that I feel is for “us.”

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WesleyMama
    United States4 months ago
  • Great podcast to hear both from people with interesting ideas about chabad today and where it's heading and from people who were they're back in the day to share what it was like.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Simchafisch1
    a year ago
  • Interview candidates

    Thank you Bentzi for a very interesting podcast.

    Can you please interview the Rosh from Los Angeles?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mendel Leverton
    United States2 years ago
  • Very interesting

    I really wish that the interviewer would not interrupt his guests so much and allow them more time to talk.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Peretz770
    United States2 years ago
  • Bentzi is the man.

    Bentzi. This podcast fits very well with your probing, curious, and intellectual yet open personality. May Hashem bless you to continue in your עבודת הקודש mechayil el chayil mitoch harchavah bgashmiyus vruchniyus gam yachad non-stop until MOSHIACH NOW!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yoel C. KB
    United States2 years ago

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The host's respectfulness is noted as a unique strength which fosters meaningful conversations.
Listeners appreciate the diversity of guests and the empirical exploration of Lubavitch identity.
Engaging and honest discussions that respect deep spiritual tenets while addressing contemporary questions.

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Ep. 82 // "Wheelchair At The Rebbe's Farbrengen" w/ Tzvi Burston
Q: Did you hope for a miracle that could cure you?
Tzvi expresses that while he hoped for a miracle in his youth, he has since come to terms with his life and challenges, accepting his situation as it is now.
Ep. 80 // "The Temptation to Spiritualize" w/ Rabbi Meni Even Israel
Q: How did your father deal with the uncertainty of Lubavitch identity?
He believed in individual growth, allowing us to make our own decisions, and wanted us to grow into our own persons.
Ep. 80 // "The Temptation to Spiritualize" w/ Rabbi Meni Even Israel
Q: What was it like for you to grow up in a home where your father is a one-hand Lubavitcher?
It was interesting, but it wasn't a dissonance between my parents; they were just different people.
Ep. 75 // "45 Years On Shlichus" w/ Rabbi Yosef Levin
Q: How do you grow in your career?
The speaker shared that after 12 years of service, they viewed their efforts more as fulfilling a mission rather than a career path.
Ep. 69 // "Lubavitcher Chinuch" w/ Rabbi Chaim Zusia "Zeidy" Fishman
Q: What did you learn from the Rebbe about teaching?
Rabbi Fishman explains that the Rebbe taught him how to be a caring teacher who understands his students' needs.

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What is Homesick for Lubavitch about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Exploring the nuances of Lubavitch identity, this podcast features in-depth conversations with various guests who share their personal experiences and reflections within the community. The episodes cover a broad range of topics including the spiritual and psychological challenges of maintaining faith in a modern world, the significance of community outreach, and the evolution of Jewish traditions. Host Bentzi Avtzon engages with guests to illuminate both individual journeys and broader cultural narratives, addressing themes of personal growth, mentorship, and the relevance of Chabad teachings today. Listeners can expect both inspiring stories and thought-provoking discussions that resonate with those interested in contemporary Jewish life a... more

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1. Tzvi Burston
2. Rabbi Dovid Eliezrie
3. Eliot Wolfson
4. Tzvi Kilov
5. Rabbi Velvel Lipskier
6. Rabbi Shmuly Metzger
7. Yehoshua November
8. Rabbi Elisha Pearl

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