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Rabbi On The Sidelines
by Rabbi Erez Sherman
Rabbi Erez Sherman, of Sinai Temple, Los Angeles, meets figures in the sports world who share inspiring stories of faith, hope, and inspiration
Episodes
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Rabbi On The Sidelines, Allison Norlian, director of Meandering Scars
Allison Norlian, director of the documentary Meandering Scars, tells the story of Erika Bogan, the adaptive athlete who climbed Mt Kilimanjaro to bring suicide awareness in the disability community to the public eye. An inspiration you do not want to miss.
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Rabbi On The Sidelines, Ron Dyens, producer of Oscar nominated short, Butterfly
Rabbi Sherman speaks with Oscar nominated producer Ron Dyens, of the animated short, Butterfly, detailing the heroic story of Alfred Nakache, the French-Algerian swimmer in the 1936 Berlin Olympics, who becomes a prisoner in Auschwitz during the Holocaust, suffers the murder of his wife and...
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Rabbi On The Sidelines, Mark Wilf, Owner,, Minnesota Vikings
Mark Wilf, owner of the Minnesota Vikings, and Chairman of the Board of Governors of The Jewish Agency, speaks with Rabbi Sherman about the influence of his Holocaust survivor parents on his journey in the world of faith and in sports. Mark shares why his commitment to Israel is such an important...
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Rabbi On The Sidelines, Tom Reuveny, Israeli Olympic Gold Medalist Windsurfer
Rabbi Sherman speaks with Israel's Olympic Gold Medalist in windsurfing in the Paris 2024 Olympics. He shares his fascinating Jewish journey, his path towards windsurfing, his October 7th experience, and his amazing representation of Israel on the global stage during the most difficult times....
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Rabbi On The Sidelines, Mark Gerson, author of “God Was Right”
Mark Gerson, author of “God Was Right: How Modern Social Science Proves The Torah is True” speaks with Rabbi Sherman on the depth of the Torah, the lessons we learn and how so many of lessons are found in the world of sports.
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Rabbi On The Sidelines, Zev Eleff, “Greatest Of All Time: A History of an American Obsession”
Rabbi Zev Eleff, president of Gratz College, author, and scholar, speaks with Rabbi Sherman about greatness in sports, Judaism, and America.
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Rabbi On The Sidelines, Lee Schwartz, author of “Raising Giants.”
Lee Schwartz, author of “Raising Giants” speaks to Rabbi Sherman about the joy of raising two sons to play in the NFL.
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Rabbi On The Sidelines, Nate Fish, CEO Israel Baseball America
Nate Fish, CEO of Israel Baseball America and manager of Team Israel, speaks with Rabbi Sherman about his Jewish journey, his Israel journey, and his journey, and how he has combined all three passions to bring Team Israel to the Olympics.
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Rabbi On The Sidelines, Heather Brooks Karatz, owner of Angel City Football Club
Heather Brooks Karatz, owner of Angel City Football Club, speaks with Rabbi Sherman about her faith and sports journeys. Heather, the grandchild of Holocaust survivors who met in Auschwitz, has traveled through the sports world with a lens of her faith. In a post October 7th world, Heather...
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Rabbi On The Sidelines, Donna Orender, president WNBA, Maccabi basketball
Donna Orender, former president of the WNBA, senior executive of the PGA, CEO and founder of Generation W, and current commissioner of the Maccabi basketball collective speaks with Rabbi Sherman about her journey that is at the intersection of sports and faith, the importance of using the ball as…
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Rabbi On the Sidelines, Henry Schipper, author of “The Ball Dreams of the Sky”
Henry Schipper, author of the new book of poems, “The Ball Dreams of the Sky” joins Rabbi Sherman to speak about the deep connections between the game of baseball and the metaphors of our lives. Schipper, the son of Holocaust survivors, speaks about his inflicted wounds, relationships, and the…
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Rabbi On The Sidelines, Elana Horowitz, Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleader
Elana Horowitz, Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleader and Super Bowl Champion speaks with Rabbi Sherman about her faith journey through Jewish day school, NATIV gap year in Israel, and Camp Ramah inspired her to share her Jewish identity as she became a world champion Eagles cheerleader.
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Rabbi On The Sidelines, Paul Olden, Voice of Yankee Stadium
Paul Olden, PA announcer of Yankee Stadium for the last 17 years, and the voice of 12 Super Bowls, speaks with Rabbi Sherman on his expertise in the box, bringing the game to life for the fans.
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Rabbi On The Sidelines, Ryan Lavarnway, World Series Champion, Team Israel Olympian
Ryan Lavarnway, World Series Champion of the Boston Red Sox, Team Israel Olympian, and author of new children’s book, “Baseball and Belonging,” speaks with Rabbi Sherman about his upcoming visit to Sinai temple and Sinai Akiba Academy. How did his connection to Team Israel transform his Jewish...
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Rabbi On The Sidelines, Ohad Poraz, Brothers For Life
Ohad Poraz, injured IDF combat solider, speaks to Rabbi Sherman about Brothers For Life, the non-profit created by and run by Israeli injured soldiers, who provide immediate and long term need to IDF soldiers sacrificing their lives for the safety of the Jewish people. Ohad speaks about his...
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Rabbi On The Sidelines, Guy Sasson and Adam Berdichevsky, Israeli Tennis Olympians
Guy Sasson and Adam Berdichevsky, Israeli Tennis Paralympians have just returned from the Paris 2024 Paralympics. Guy earned a bronze medal in singles and Adam was Israel’s flag bearer after competing in Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020, and Paris 2024. Adam is also a 10/7 survivor from Kibbutz Nir Yitzchak....
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Rabbi On The Sidelines, Daniel Posner, Founder and Chairman of Athletes For Israel
Daniel Posner, founder and chairman of Athletes For Israel, speaks with Rabbi Sherman on the origins of how and why he founded Athletes For Israel, which combats antisemitism and racism by bringing professional and college athletes to Israel. AFI has brought Arizona, Auburn, Kansas State and…
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Rabbi On The Sidelines, Ben Kaplan, author of Pipeline To The Pros
Ben Kaplan, author of Pipeline To The Pros, speaks to Rabbi Sherman about his book, detailing how Division III athletes make it to the NBA's coaching and general manager positions. In addition, Ben speaks about his Bar Mitzvah video message from Inside The NBA's Ernie Johnson, and how the favor…
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Rabbi On the Sidelines, Asael Shabo, Israel ParaSport Center, Wheelchair Basketball
Asael Shabo lost his leg in a terror attack in Israel in 2002, when a terrorist entered his home, and killed his mother and three of his siblings. He found healing at the Israel ParaSport Center, where he became a national champion in 50 meter swimming. He is now a professional wheelchair...
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Rabbi On The Sidelines, Teresa Strasser, author of Making It Home
Teresa Strasser, Emmy winning writer, Emmy nominated TV host, who has appeared on Good Morning America, Today Show, CNN, The View, and a regular on Dr. Phil, speaks to Rabbi Sherman about her book, "Making It Home" lessons of how to grieve for her brother and mother through time with her father…
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Rabbi On The Sidelines, Coach Bruce Pearl, Auburn University basketball
Coach Bruce Pearl, Auburn University men's basketball coach, 2006 coach of the year, and gold medal Maccabi USA coach in 2009, speaks with Rabbi Sherman about his Jewish journey, his basketball journey, and his dedication to the people and land of Israel.
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Rabbi On The Sidelines, Loren Mendell and Omar Al Dakheel, American Manhunt
Producers of American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon Bombing, Loren Mendell and Omar Al Dakheel join Rabbi Sherman on the 11th anniversary of that fateful day to discuss its historic significance in America and in the world of sports.
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Rabbi On The Sidelines, Emily Austin, journalist, social media influencer, Israel advocate
Emily Austin, social media influencer, with 2.1 million Instagram followers, NBA podcaster, and Israel advocate speaks with Rabbi Sherman about her journey, both in Judaism, and in the world of sports. How has her Jewish identity challenged her and helped her challenge others to find commonality...
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Rabbi On The Sidelines, Father Patrick Kelly, author of "Play, Sport, and Spirit"
Father Patrick Kelly, associate professor religious studies at University of Detroit-Mercy, author of Play, Sport, and Spirit, speaks with Rabbi Sherman on the important connection between sport and spirituality. What is the connection between work and play? How does this affect the current state...
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Rabbi On The Sidelines, Kevin Jordan, Chaplain, UCLA Football
Kevin Jordan, UCLA All-American football player, and sports chaplain for UCLA football and Pittsburgh Steelers, speaks with Rabbi Sherman on how faith and God consciousness help athletes become better people in their own lives.
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Rabbi On The Sidelines, Yakir Kanefsky, National Hillel Basketball Tournament
Yakir Kanefsky, Ilan Barnea, and Maddy Ganz, college students from University of Maryland, Washington University, and Duke University speak with Rabbi Sherman about the upcoming National Hillel Basketball Tournament. How does sports inspire these leaders of the next generation to engage their...
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Rabbi On The Sidelines, John Eisenberg, author of Rocket Men: The Black Quarterbacks Who Revolutionized Football
John Eisenberg, author of 11 books, speaks to Rabbi Sherman on his most recent book, Rocket Men. What is the history of the black quarterback in the NFL? How does this story fit into the racial history of America and what challenges still exist today?
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Jared Armstrong, JAB basketball, Israeli-African-American
Jared Armstrong, Israeli-African-American basketball player, founder of JAB basketball, speaks with Rabbi Sherman about his struggle to gain Israeli citizenship, his experience in Israel on and after October 7th, and how his mission of using his voice and a basketball to make a difference with…
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Ravit Markus and Nina The Athlete
Ravit Markus, producer, director, and writer of Nina is an Athlete, joins Israeli Paralympic badminton player Nina Gorodetzky, to hear her story of becoming a paraplegic and having the faith to enter the sports world, working hard to become an Olympian and balancing life as a mother and school...
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Gary Myers, author, "Once A Giant: A Story of Victory, Tragedy, and Life After Football"
Three days before the Super Bowl, Rabbi Sherman is joined by Gary Myers, NY Times best selling author of Brady Vs Manning, NY Daily News NFL journalist, and author of "Once A Giant." Myers, who is a voter for the Pro Football Hall of Fame takes us behind the scenes of the NFL, the good, the bad,...
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Yoav Bruck, Israeli Olympic Swimmer, owner of KENES Tours
Yoav Bruck, 3 time Israeli Olympic swimmer an owner of ISSTA Sports Travel and Kenes Tours speaks with Rabbi Sherman on the deep connection between his career as an internationally acclaimed Israeli swimmer and his mission to bring people to Israel to see the land. He shares with us how the…
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Rabbi On The Sidelines, Dr. Jeff Gurock, author of “Marty Glickman: The Life Of An American Sports Legend”
Dr. Jeff Gurock, Professor of Jewish History at Yeshiva University, and expert in Jews and sports, speaks with Rabbi Sherman about his new book on hall of fame broadcasting legend Marty Glickman. What antisemitism did Glickman face during his time as an Olympic athlete that shaped his career as…
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Rabbi On The Sidelines, Kurt Streeter, Sports of The Times, NY Times
Kurt Streeter, award winning journalist, ESPN The Magazine, LA Times, and NY Times, speaks with Rabbi Sherman on the journey to bring redemptive stories to the reading public. How has his experience in writing on crime and religion informed his voice on sports? What will sports journalism look…
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Rabbi On The Sidelines, Adam Schein, Time To Schein CBS Sports TV, Rise and Schein Podcast
Prime Time Adam Schein, TV host of Time To Schein, podcast host of Rise and Schein, daily talk radio on Sirius XM, explains to Rabbi Sherman what it means to use your authentic voice in the public sphere. In the sports world, Adam Schein is not afraid to shy away from controversial topics, and...
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Rabbi On The Sidelines, Tracy Wolfson, CBS Sideline Reporter, NFL, College Basketball Final Four and College Football Championship
Tracy Wolfson, CBS lead sideline reporter, who has covered the biggest games of the Super Bowl, Final Four, and College Football Playoff speaks with Rabbi Sherman on how to set career and life goals, the thrill to interview the world's greatest athletes and coaches in their highest and lowest...
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Rabbi On The Sidelines, Noam Yitzchaki, Israel Tennis and Education Center
Noam Yitzchaki, of the Israel Tennis and Education Center joins Rabbi Sherman to share the story of how the tennis center allows all children in Israel to dream for a better future. From inclusion of athletes with disabilities to bridging countries after the Abraham Accords to saving children at...
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Rabbi On The Sidelines, Coach Ryan Coleman, Yalee Schwartz, and Arielle Grossman, Shalhevet Firehawks California Basketball State Champions
Coach Ryan Coleman, of the Shalhevet Firehawks, and his all star-players, Yalee Schwartz and Arielle Grossman, join Rabbi Sherman to share their journey of becoming the first Jewish basketball team in the California to win a state championship. How has this team bonded over sports and religion?...
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Rabbi On The Sidelines, Seth Davis, CBS Sports, New York Times Best selling author
Seth Davis, CBS Sports studio analyst, author at The Athletic, senior writer at Sports Illustrated, author of New York Times best selling book, speaks with Rabbi Sherman about his experience meeting top coaches and athletes, what makes them succeed and how they deal with failure. Where does faith...
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Rabbi On The Sidelines, Enes Kanter Freedom, NBA Veteran, Human Rights Activist
Enes Kanter Freedom, NBA veteran and human rights activist, speaks with Rabbi Sherman a year after he visited Sinai Temple in Los Angeles and led a Unity clinic with Jewish, Muslim, and Christian children. What has he learned by using his voice to make change? How can a basketball bring people...
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Rabbi On The Sidelines, Barak Swarttz and Joe Alexander, Israeli basketball trainer and NBA veteran and Maccabi Tel Aviv star
Joe Alexander and Barak Swarttz speaks with Rabbi Sherman to explain how the worlds of basketball and Israel intersect in a deep way. Joe was the 8th pick in the 2008 NBA draft and then became a Maccabi Tel Aviv star after making aliyah and rediscovering his Jewish roots. Joe and Barak explain…
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Rabbi On The Sidelines, The Sklar Brothers, View From The Cheap Seats, Comedy, Sports, and Faith
Jason and Randy Sklar, known as the Sklar Brothers, hosts of The View From The Cheap Seats podcast, and the show, Cheap Seats on ESPN Classic, speak with Rabbi Sherman about the intersection of comedy, sports, and faith. The Sklar Brothers teach us how to use humor in our lives to not take...
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Rabbi On The Sidelines, Sister Jean, Loyola Chicago Ramblers Chaplain, author of "Wake Up With Purpose"
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the chaplain of the Loyola Chicago Ramblers basketball team speaks with Rabbi Sherman about her newly released book, "Wake Up With Purpose: What I've Learned In My First One Hundred Years." Sister Jean explains the value that religion can bring to the world of sports,...
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Rabbi On The Sidelines, Jason Benetti, FOX Sports, ESPN, Chicago White Sox Broadcaster
Jason Benetti, FOX Sports, ESPN, and Chicago White Sox broadcaster, speaks with Rabbi Sherman about the lessons he has learned about himself through his journey with cerebral palsy, how his band director set him up for his journey to the broadcast booth, and what it is like to make the big call…
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Rabbi On The Sidelines, Prof. David Hollander, NYU Tisch Institute For Global Sport
Prof. David Hollander, Clinical Professor with the Tisch Institute for Global Sport at NYU, and author of "How Basketball Can Save The World," speaks with Rabbi Sherman about the real life lessons that are derived from the 13 principles of basketball from which James Naismith created the game.…
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Rabbi On The Sidelines, Father Robert Hagan, Villanova University Basketball, Senior Associate Athletic Director
Father Robert Hagan, of Villanova University, speaks with Rabbi Sherman about the spirituality he brings to the Villanova University campus, in particular to the basketball and football teams. He has cut down the nets in 2016 and 2018, and has guided young athletes both on and off the court…
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Rabbi On The Sidelines, Josh Altman, Million Dollar Listing, Author of It's Your Move and The Altman Close
Josh Altman, reality TV star of Bravo's Million Dollar Listing, author of It's Your Move and The Altman Close, and place-kicker of Big East Champion Syracuse University Orange, speaks with Rabbi Sherman about his own faith journey, the powerful lessons that sports has taught him through both his...
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Rabbi On The Sidelines, Len Elmore, NBA Veteran, Harvard trained attorney, broadcaster, Columbia University professor of athletes and activism
Len Elmore, University of Maryland All-American, NBA veteran, Harvard trained attorney, long time college basketball broadcaster, and Columbia University professor of athletes and activism, speaks with Rabbi Sherman about the transformative power athletes can have in society at large. What...
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Rabbi On The Sidelines, Meyers Leonard, Portland Trailblazers and Miami Heat
Meyers Leonard, NBA veteran and University of Illinois star, speaks with Rabbi Erez Sherman, about his spiritual transformation after hurting the Jewish community with difficult words in March 2021. Meyers explains his process and how the Jewish community has helped him heal and bring more love...
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Rabbi On The Sidelines, Gary Belsky, ESPN The Magazine, New York Times Best Selling Author, "On The Origin Of Sports"
Gary Belsky, ESPN The Magazine, New York Times Best Selling Author, "On The Origin Of Sports" speaks with Rabbi Sherman on the power of storytelling. What stories do we tell and for what purpose? How do our stories raise others up? Belsky also explains how the sports we know and love came into...
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Rabbi On The Sidelines, Coach Bob McKillop, Graham Honaker, and Alex Kor
Coach Bob McKillop, of Davidson basketball, and Steph Curry’s college coach, Graham Honaker, author of Unbracketed, and Alex Kor, son of Holocaust survivor Eva Kor, speaks with Rabbi Sherman how college basketball can be a platform for Holocaust education through immersive experiences. How do we...
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Rabbi Erez Sherman, of Sinai Temple, Los Angeles, meets figures in the sports world who share inspiring stories of faith, hope, and inspiration
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