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In today’s fast paced world, we are all challenged to reinvent ourselves and to keep ourselves fresh by lifelong learning. The birth of the State of Israel can inspire us as we reinvent ourselves. Listen to how. Please let us know what you think about this podcast. Connect with us on our Facebook page Facebook.com/JCastNetwork, […]

Yom Hashoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, turns our attention to what it meant for individuals and for a community to survive. Let’s use the day’s observance to explore the resiliency of some remarkable individuals, and of the Jewish people as a whole, to inspire us as we face life’s inevitable traumas. Please let us know what […]

One of the most important lessons in facing the Holocaust is the power of resiliency. What does resiliency mean to you? How have you come back from tragedy and what can we learn from people and nations that survived? Please let us know what you think about this podcast. Connect with us on our Facebook […]

Passover begins with questions, some of which are answered outright, while other answers emerge gradually. Can you identify the big questions in your life? How do you challenge others to face the tough questions and to continue the search for answers? Please let us know what you think about this podcast. Connect with us on […]

A somewhat subtle lesson of the Seder tune is seeing the glass as half full. What are the things that are “enough” in your life? Please let us know what you think about this podcast. Connect with us on our Facebook page Facebook.com/JCastNetwork, in the comments on our website and on Twitter @JewishConnectiv, hashtag #Tzomet.

Is the Seder song a cute kids’ tune or a way of teaching appreciation for life’s gifts? Could be both. Take a few minutes to reflect. Please let us know what you think about this podcast. Connect with us on our Facebook page Facebook.com/JCastNetwork, in the comments on our website and on Twitter @JewishConnectiv, hashtag […]

The Hebrew month of Nisan is the beginning of the biblical year. At the beginning of the month, discussed in the book of Exodus, the Jewish people first take charge of their own time. Shouldn’t you take charge of yours? Please let us know what you think about this podcast. Connect with us on our […]

The holiday of Purim is based on the biblical Book of Esther. In the story, things are not what they appear to be on the surface, and people change the realities around them, leading to a better ending. How can you do that in your life? Please let us know what you think about this […]

The Hebrew month of Adar is supposed to bring us happiness. And Hasidic teachings say that it is a mitzva to be happy. Explore some practices to increase your happiness at this time of year. Please let us know what you think about this podcast. Connect with us on our Facebook page Facebook.com/JCastNetwork, in the […]

Jewish mysticism teaches that our souls are “recycled” as, in each lifetime, we try to iron out to problems and challenges endemic to that soul. What do you think you need to work out in this lifetime?. Please let us know what you think about this podcast. Connect with us on our Facebook page Facebook.com/JCastNetwork, […]

We often date ourselves and our historical memory on sad things that have happened. Turn it around by also being conscious of the good things and their anniversaries. Please let us know what you think about this podcast. Connect with us on our Facebook page Facebook.com/JCastNetwork, in the comments on our website and on Twitter […]

In the Jewish tradition, as in marketing today, branding was quite important. But it’s about branding yourself as an individual. Your brand is your name. Live up to it. Please let us know what you think about this podcast. Connect with us on our Facebook page Facebook.com/JCastNetwork, in the comments on our website and on […]

We all bring new life to the world. It may be as parents, or as founders of a business or for any type of new venture. We need to remember to always add meaning and elevate those trees that we plant. Please let us know what you think about this podcast. Connect with us on […]

Every one of us has literally blocked him/herself into a corner when first learning how to clean house. We also block ourselves into corners in our everyday lives. Here are some examples of how Judaism was flexible enough to let us out of corners and ideas for how to give yourself a way out of […]

We’ve all been hurt in our lives. Sometimes the grudges we hold from those hurts keep us removed from family and friends that we really want in our lives. The biblical story of Joseph holds lessons for how to see the hurt in perspective and get back with the people we want in our lives. […]

We are confronted often by floods of opposition and challenge. When facing those floods, who do we want on the “Ark” with us? More importantly, how do we invest in those people or items now? Please let us know what you think about this podcast. Connect with us on our Facebook page Facebook.com/JCastNetwork, in the […]

There are times in our lives in which we feel flooded, overwhelmed by life’s challenges. The story of Noah can inspire us to build our own “Arks”, our safe passage through these floods in our lives. Please let us know what you think about this podcast. Connect with us on our Facebook page Facebook.com/JCastNetwork, in […]

Just as we live in social interactions that are face-to-face or using social media, our ancestors perceived of a world in which life was happening on several levels. Here’s how Kabbalah, Jewish mysticism, can shed light on our social interactions in today’s world. Please let us know what you think about this podcast. Connect with […]

Looking back at the Chanukah stories, we see diverse meanings in the holiday. The spirit of creativity that wove several different versions of the story and the meaning can help us creatively look at our family and community traditions and norms. Please let us know what you think about this podcast. Connect with us on […]

Ever feel like your back is “up against the wall?” The Israelites at the Sea of Reeds must have felt that way, too. And yet, they found their way through the sea. So can you. Please let us know what you think about this podcast. Connect with us on our Facebook page Facebook.com/JCastNetwork, in the […]

Arnie Samlan took a break from his podcast during a cross-country move. Returning to JCast Network took motivation, which he got from the stories of Abraham in the book of Genesis. What can we all learn about the things that motivate us to get up and back to our work in life? Please let us […]

We all confront (or accept) dysfunction, perhaps in ourselves, our families, our work, our communities. The book of Genesis is full of dysfunction. But it’s also full of promise for how to resolve dysfunction and move ahead. Listen to the lessons for our lives. Please let us know what you think about this podcast. Connect […]

Reflecting on his own recent moving experience, Rabbi Arnie shows us how making physical changes can change our attitude and our future moving forward. Please let us know what you think about this podcast. Connect with us on our Facebook page Facebook.com/JCastNetwork, in the comments on our website and on Twitter @JewishConnectiv, hashtag #Tzomet.

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. Meet me at the Tzomet will be taking a break as podcaster Rabbi Arnie Samlan moves into a new stage of his professional life. Take a quick listen to why he’s taking the break and […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. Transition times provide us with opportunities to make great things happen. But they also are challenging and can lead to failure. Here’s what the Jewish tradition had to say about transitions and what you can […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. The idea of reinvention: of yourself and your world, gives us the opportunity to keep up with the times and to partner with God in creation. Here’s how. Please let us know what you think […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. A comedian once said: Don’t mess with the Jews, they’re still ticked off about events that happened 2000 years ago. The destruction of the ancient Temple though, isn’t about holding grudges. It’s about learning from […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. We all know friends who are there for the good times, but vanish when things get rough. The test of a true friendship and of a true community is the commitment to be there for […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. Do you make unilateral decision that affect others? We all do at some times. Join in thinking about a better way, involving people who will be impacted in the decisions. And learn how God set […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. Today’s world calls for sharing leadership and even taking on a prophetic voice in the world. Take a listen to learn about a biblical text that set a precedent for shared leadership. Please let us […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. The Hebrew word Shalom doesn’t only mean hello, goodbye and peace. The root sh-l-m also means completion. One of our life challenges is to seek that completion and integrate all the elements who who we […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. The Hebrew word Shalom doesn’t only mean hello, goodbye and peace. The root sh-l-m also means completion. One of our life challenges is to seek that completion and integrate all the elements who who we […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. The movie Lincoln served to remind us that there are characters whose lives inspire us as we create meaning in our lives. Who are the characters that inspire you and how do you use them […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. There never seems to be enough time to read the books we want to read, let alone write the book that, in the back of our minds, we would love to write. Whether it’s an […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. Nobody’s perfect, as they say. A somewhat obscure provision of Jewish practice hints at a way of keeping a sense of balance as we weigh the good that we do in our lives with the […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. The Hebrew prayer Avinu Malkeinu suggests that leadership contains elements of parenting and elements of being a ruler. Join in reflecting about how you can be a leader who balances both roles of leadership. Please […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. We all have talents that life has given us. Sometimes we use those talents, other times we may hide them. Shavuot gives us a lesson in how we need to accept and use the talents […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. The job of healing is a partnership between us and higher powers: God, DNA. family history. The siddur, the prayer book, reminds us to honor the partnership and to live in healthy ways. Please let […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. Sometimes dysfunctions in organizations or families become ingrained in the system. Likewise, one Biblical plague struck people and homes. Like the priest in the Torah, we too can purify our homes, families and organizations from […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. What do you seek in your pursuits: Long term or short term results? Investors tell you that long term in what counts. Perhaps Jewish texts agree. Here’s why. Please let us know what you think […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. While we look to create meaning in our lives, we also need to remember to celebrate and find joy and fun. Here’s what the recent Passover Seder reminds us. Please let us know what you […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. Roberto Clemente, in addition to being a great ballplayer, has inspired generations of mitzvot. Find out what he, the writings of Daniel Pink and your summer travel plans all have in common. Please let us […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. Transitions are times of challenges and opportunities. How will you use them? The “counting of the Omer” gives us some clues. Please let us know what you think about this podcast. Connect with us on […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. Hurricane Sandy has given us new insights into what it means to help as opposed to what it means to fix. While we need to help others, trying to fix others can set unrealistic expectations. […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. Often political candidates run on “law and order” platforms, while other candidates approach legal and criminal issues from a “compassionate” stance. Finding a balance is the Jewish way, and also a way that makes us […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. We go through life with the DNA, education and experiences that were part of growing up. Yet, we don’t have to be bound by those experiences; we have the ability to reinvent ourselves for a […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. In the Torah, the Children of Israel are caught between the proverbial rock and a hard place as they escape slavery in Egypt. Similarly, we often feel boxed in by our challenges and problems. Like […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. In the Torah, the Children of Israel are caught between the proverbial rock and a hard place as they escape slavery in Egypt. Similarly, we often feel boxed in by our challenges and problems. Like […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. In the words of the song by The Who, “Who are You?” Each of us gets to brand ourselves and our lives. In this podcast, we look at the values that define who we are, […]

Welcome to the latest episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) with Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity. Change is difficult, and also necessary. Sometimes we can be satisfied with small changes, but often our lives demand revolutionary change. Listen to some thoughts about what it means to leave things behind in order […]