• 21. But is it selfish? Reflections with Chezzi Denebeim (Part 2)
    Oct 27 2020

    A follow up conversation with Chezzi Denebeim, unpacking some of the discussion in the previous episode.

    Intro/Outro Music
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swXKCDz0gC8

    Dovid Leider
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1-U8-0ayZE&t=13s

    Frank-the Tank-Fleming
    https://www.youtube.com/user/NJTank

    Questions/comments & sponsorship:
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    https://www.facebook.com/extrasaucepodcast/

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    42 mins
  • 20. I am the prayer - Chezzi Denebeim (Part 1)
    Oct 8 2020

    What if what we're looking FOR, we're actually looking WITH?"

    Chezzi Denebeim shares some of his journey and insights found along the way.

    Recorded on January 12th, 2020

    Intro Music
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSuJkRYu92c

    Outro Music
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVc_l8a6Sws

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • 19. Music: Recording of A Nakht In Shtetl - Yiddish Music Recital
    Sep 24 2020

    A recording of ‘A Nakht in Shtetl’ Yiddish music recital from September 22, 2016 at Chevra Ahavas Yisroel in Crown Heights

    Preformed by Chaim Kohn, Cantor Yanky Lemmer, Cantor Ayeh Leib Hurwitz, Isaac Tiefenbrun, and special guest Zalmen Mlotek

    Musical by Avremi G, Zisl Slepovtich, Deborah Strauss, Taylor Bergren-Chrisman, and Laura Melnicoff

    Produced by Chaim Kohn

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    2 hrs and 14 mins
  • 18. Truths vs. Facts with Rabbi Shais Taub
    Jun 4 2020

    A conversation with Rabbi Shais Taub recorded on March 3rd. It was just before Corona got real, but we discuss a lot of the issues that seem so very relevant now.

    Can we find our own stories within the experience of another?

    Is it possible to draw spiritual meaning from all the suffering around us without becoming deplorably selfish in the process?

    Soulwords by Rabbi Shais Taub
    https://soulwords.org

    Intro Music
    https://rsa.fau.edu/track/49493

    Outro Music
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5negGqng_4

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    1 hr and 39 mins
  • 17. Look for the Helpers - Conversation with Gittel Follman
    Jan 21 2020

    Gittel Follman shares some of her experiences as a single girl in the big city, her journey and work as a social worker, self care, and family life.

    Gittel Follman is the wife of Moe Follman and the mother of two wonderful children, Nash and Leora. Gittel is the Director of Social Work at Brooklyn Defender Services, where she has worked for the past 20 years. She also serves as the Associate Director of The Living Room NY, since 2003.

    Intro Music: Hey Zhankoye
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-0JGDM7pAI

    Outro Music: A Meidl In Di Yoren
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwsKOf3ofZ4

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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • 16. Postscript Commentary (from conversation with Meir Kessler)
    Jan 5 2020

    An alternative perspective to replace the fear of "outside ideas" with a confidence in finding commonality. Postscript from previous episode (And Where's Your Normal Card?)

    Key facts of AA history
    https://www.aa.org/pages/en_US/aa-timeline

    The Jung letters
    https://speakingofjung.com/blog/2015/11/13/the-bill-w-carl-jung-letters

    Outro music - Ki M'tzion
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8_3u9dUbIs

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    19 mins
  • 15. And Where's Your Normal Card? Conversation with Rabbi Meir Kessler
    Jan 2 2020

    An honest conversation with Rabbi Meir Kessler about addiction, recovery, and the spiritual principles that make one man’s ‘dubious luxury’ another man’s poison.

    Note: Contains some Yiddish & Hebrew that isn't translated.

    More about Rabbi Kessler and the JRC:
    https://www.jewishrecovery.com/

    Intro Music: Hishbati
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTDJOW0mzcs

    Outro Music: B’cha Botchu (Shlomo Carlebach) by Mordechai Gottlieb
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfX_3z-SEJA

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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • 14. Music: Yiddish Chanukah Songs
    Dec 27 2019

    To close out this first season of Extra Sauce, here's a nice selection of five Yiddish Chanukah songs as well a short introduction to my own interest in Yiddish music.

    Wishing you all a Zissen Chanukah and a Happy New Year!

    Intro music:
    https://rsa.fau.edu/album/41004

    Oy, Ir Kleine Lichtelech:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Wb1UUZ5XtM

    Tzint On Lichter:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntyoVaAHWM8&feature=youtu.be

    Hot a Gut'n Chanukah:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fk6j_-g5CA

    Drei Dreidel:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fk6j_-g5CA

    Lichtalech:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZbPi4OtwS0

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    33 mins