We discuss Ashers connection to the Goldberg-Polin family, with the tragedy of Hersh and the strength of his mom. The king is in the field during the month of Elul, but are we lobbying Him or is He campaigning for our vote? In the aftermath of 10

Asher describes the various restrictions during The Three Weeks, our collective period of mourning, but more importantly, explains what they are meant to elicit. Speaking of which, we are joined by Jeff Schoep, once the Gadol Hador of the American Neo-N

John wonders whether the recent eclipse and earthquake should have us concerned, and Asher assures us thatgam zu ltovah- everything is for the good. He also convinces us to sayshehechiyanumore often. We begin the countdown to Passover by stoppingt

Asher describes his new Ann Arbor gig, as all eyes remain on Michigan this election year. Speaking of politicians, we discuss whether Schumer is such a shomer and why Proxmire should be better known. John questions whether those red pins at the Oscars w

The new year always brings the possibility of a fresh start, so Asher and John discuss the value of incremental improvement, both in jiu-jitsu and in life. Asher explains what to expect when Rosh Hashana falls on shabbat (what, no shofar?). We then unpa

Romance blossoms as Asher and John discuss Tu BAv, the Jewish day of love. They get an assist from Ashers wife, Rachel, a modern day matchmaker with a guaranteed spot in the afterlife. Finally, our hosts plan their dream job of operating a kosher reso

We celebrate our first podcast birthday during the Nine Days, and Asher spills the secret for keeping sermons fresh after the first year. John describes the tragic events that we commemorate on Tisha BAv, and Asher tells us what to do about them. We di

Whats the bracha over a tornado? A Muslim, a Christian, and a rabbi (sounds like another podcast) visit the Holy Land, and, like David Draiman from Disturbed, Asher delivers a positive report - except regarding proposed judicial reforms. We discuss req

Summer is finally here! While normal people spend those nights having BBQs and visiting the beach, John is teaching Holocaust and the Law, and the lessons for today. We discuss the recent graduation speakers who invoked anti-Zionisms greatest hits, and