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Mayer Fertig and his guests discuss how the Orthodox community treats converts. Not the rabbinical politics of conversion that so many like to talk about, but actual 'bein adam l'chaveiro' � the clear standards the Torah demands of us for welcoming Jews by choice. Are we doing it right? Mayer's guests are Bethany Mandel (left), senior contributor to the online publication The Federalist, and Skylar Bader (bay'-der), an attorney, and the blogger behind 'You're Not Crazy,' which helps converts with important information based on her own experiences.

On this edition of The Stunt Show, the World According To Gorf bridges Pesach and Shavuot with a visit by this year's recipient of the Covenant Award for innovative and creative excellence in Jewish Education, the "Godfather of Jewish Vocal Music" himself, Daniel Henkin. Plus a new episode of Torah MeStar Trek!

On this edition of The Stunt Show, Mayer Fertig has a great conversation with Dr. Howard Goldschmidt of Teaneck. He's an interventional cardiologist - and an excellent writer - who took a month off to teach, and to treat patients, at Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem - and wrote fascinating accounts of his experiences (that you can read on the Facebook page of the American Committee for Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem).

On very special edition of the Stunt Show this week hosted by Mark Zomick... Mark is once again joined by Harold Geller as they look back on 30+ years of Safam. The show will feature discussions with the original members of the legendary group Dan Funk and Robbie Solomon.

On this edition of The Stunt Show, Mayer Fertig will help you prepare for the March 6th Nefesh B'Nefesh Mega Event by introducing TamarimConcierge.com, and its founders Tamar Pearlman and Tammy Braverman. TamarimConcierge.com will actually be at the Mega Event on 3/6. Tammy and Tamar offer all sorts of Aliyah and relocation services, event planning, property management, travel and itinerary, gifts and deliveries - you name it - they'll even make sure your son or daughter has everything they need for their year in Israel. This is very valuable information.

On this edition of the Stunt Show, the World According To Gorf opens up the world of Israeli cartoons and comics with a visit to legendary artist Shay Charka in his home studio. For over two decades every Israeli child has thrilled to the adventures of Baba and Al Hakav by Shai Cherka and today Gorf introduces them to you. Israeli comics!

This week on a very special edition of the Stunt Show. Host Mark Zomick runs two concurrent stunts. The first is that he plays some of his favorite cantorial selections. And the second is that he interviews the director of the Iris Berman Early Childhood Center at the Synagogue of the Suburban Torah Center in Livingston New Jersey- also known as his wife Rachelle Zomick.

On this episode of The Stunt Show, "The World According To Gorf" is back in Hollywood and leading a panel discussion on the topic of: "Race & Diversity in Entertainment." Tune in to hear a thought provoking and provocative give and take on what it's like to be a person of color or ethnic/religious minority working in graphic novels, animation, television and film - and also find out how host Jordan B. Gorfinkel, a white Jewish guy, fairs as their panel moderator!

Rabbi Fink and his guest Raphy Zarum discuss the meaningful lessons we can learn from the new Star Wars movie. Raphael Zarum is the Dean of the London School of Jewish Studies. Twitter.com/@supersedra

Mayer Fertig hosts The Stunt Show with a great mix of Chanukah music, plus guest Debbie Akerman of Passaic, to discuss "miles for smiles" -- her work in memory of her son and granddaughter to fund a mobile entertainment trailer for Misameach.org -- it will visit home-bound ill and immuno-compromised kids and young adults in the tri-state area.

On this episode of the Stunt Show, "The World According To Gorf" returns to Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo, the Los Angeles comic book and pop culture convention, for the third annual roundtable of Jewish, Christian and Muslim entertainment industry professionals - this year, discussing "Heroes, Villains, Faith… and the Messiah!" Moderated by Jordan B. Gorfinkel, this fascinating discussion centers on faith in entertainment content and careers and is not to be missed.

On this episode of The Stunt Show, Leora Zomick tells some unbelievable stories with help from the people who were involved. The stories include a 77 year old having a bar mitzvah and a man in his fifties meeting his family for the first time, only to find out that he was living three doors down from them.

Orthodox woman rabbis? Is this really a thing? Elad Nehoral from Hevria will join me to discuss the launch of Hevria Academy.

On this edition of The Stunt Show, The World According To Gorf is in Boston celebrating the 40th anniversary of the groundbreaking Jewish folk group Safam with an in depth interview and retrospective with co-founder, singer/songwriter and keyboardist Joel Sussman. Plus an exclusive: the debut of a brand new song and more, as Joel sits down at the piano to share a work in progress. www.Safam.com for great Safam music.

On this edition of the "No Soap, Radio" Stunt Show: Sammy Schaechter speaks with people from different summer camps about their experiences and lessons they learned from their staff, campers and as well as their own experiences from this past summer. Sammy's guests include Jesse Zucker from Camp Nesher and Yachad Getaway, Chana Shechter from Camp Moshava, Aliza Fromowitz from Camp Mesorah, and Yoel Sterman from Camp Lavi.

Hot Topic Alert on The Stunt Show: Dating!!! This week Leora speaks with Ruki Renov, author of "The Art of the Date" and "The Art of Marriage," and Joy Lieber, creator of the getting to know you game, "Perfect Matches." In addition she invites some friends to play the game with her! You definitely don't want to miss this supersize for jammed packed two hour show!

On this edition of The Stunt Show, Mayer Fertig debriefs Jew in the City Allison Josephs about her big interview with Emily Stern that aired earlier this morning. That's Howard Stern's daughter, his shomer Shabbat daughter. They also discuss the Shabbaton in the Five Towns for Project Makom - where Jew in the City offers mentoring and information to Jews from strict chareidi communities who seek a more moderate lifestyle. Plus the most popular names for rabbis...a *lion* -a real lion - reacts to the latest book from OU Press...Jewish Action Magazine wins a big award...the latest from Yachad and the Yachad Summer programs...plus some of the newest Jewish music.

Don't miss an ALL STAR CAST of Everyday Heroes on "No Soap, Radio" only on the Nachum Segal Network! Heroes include Meital Sapir, Yitzi Rothschild, Ari Zucker, and Eliana Loskove! With a special musical performance with Jeremy Schaechter.

This week on a very special "Stunt Show for Two" Mark Zomick and Naomi Nachman team up for a 2-hour bar-b-q extravaganza! They attempt to "Elevate & Demystify Kosher Bar-B-Q'ing." The first hour airs from 1-2 p.m. on Thursday as The Stunt Show and the second hour airs as Table for Two on Friday morning at 9 a.m. Tune in as Naomi and Mark cook Korean Short Ribs, Pesto London Broil and other BBQ favorites. As a bonus, they will discuss beer pairings. Don't just listen, you can watch as well, here at nachumsegal.com. The program is sponsored by Cedar Market and features Yossi Hollander from Cedar Market, Seth Levitt from Abeles & Heymann and Jay Buchsbaum from Kedem. The show was produced by Miriam L. Wallach and the audio/video engineer was ZK. It is not to be missed. Thanks to all who participated.

Join Gorf and his guest Rob Dietz, accomplished arranger and producer — and coach on The Sing-Off, NBC's A Cappella competition TV series—as they pull back the curtain and tell all on how vocal harmony music is made. Then stay tuned afterwards for a very emotional, heartfelt Yom HaShoah Holocaust Remembrance Day presentation.

On this edition of The Stunt Show, Gorf takes you away from the winter blues with his interview of Eyal Zimet, the Israeli top 10 beach volleyball star � and Hollywood stuntman. Plus, the latest installment of Purim-Torah MiStar Trek, answering the timely question of how much Romulan Ale must one drink to fulfill the mitzvah of not being able to tell the hero Kirk apart from the villain Kahn.

Jordan B. Gorfinkel takes "The World According To Gorf" to Limmud UK where a panel of experts ruminate on a topic apropos to the rare coinciding of the lighthearted New Years Day the more serious Fast Day.