Modern Orthodoxy's Town Hall

“Modern Orthodoxy’s Town Hall” with Rabbi David Block — alongside different co-hosts — is a podcast from Shalhevet High School that discusses, debates, and thinks about all things Modern Orthodoxy.Think of this podcast as a Shabbos table conversation open to the world.

For all things relevant in the Modern Orthodox world, we are here to open the conversation — and we hope that you’ll continue it around your own Shabbos table.

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Fighting Israel’s Digital War: Meet IDF reservist and former Firehawk Rachel Lester '12

19 APR 2024 · Rabbi Block sits down with former Shalhevet Firehawk, Rachel Lester '12, on what she's been up to since she graduated, her IDF service and her role in the IDF Spokesman's office since October 7th defending the State of Israel in its digital war. Rachel gives some great tips on how to effectively engage with others online.

46 min. 52 sec.
‘What We’re Missing’: Does Modern Orthodoxy Need Neo-Chassidus?

16 FEB 2024 · Last week, we spoke about Neo-Chassidus from a more analytic, sociological perspective — why it’s here, why Modern Orthodoxy is drawn to it, etc. Today, we explore Neo-Chassidus from the “inside”: What does it promise, feel like, offer? Infusing our Judaism with rich spirituality and deep meaning is crucial to Modern Orthodoxy today. How does it highlight what we were missing before? Rabbi David Block is joined by Shalhevet Judaic faculty Rabbis Derek Gormin and Yagil Tsaidi, to explore the world of Neo-Chassidus from the inside — and from the world of Modern Orthodoxy — taking last week’s episode to a new level.

52 min. 22 sec.
How is Neo-Chassidus Changing Modern Orthodoxy?

8 FEB 2024 · There seems to be a shift in Modern Orthodoxy toward neo-Chassidus, a more emotionally charged Judaism. We see this in the community as a whole, as well as in the high school educational experience. Modern Orthodoxy, in its purest form, has historically been expressed as a “colder” intellectual endeavor, and we may be experiencing a correction to embrace those in the community that crave something more, something different. Rabbi David Block is joined by Shalhevet Judaic faculty Rabbi Ari Schwarzberg and Dr. Sheila Keiter, to explore the changes in Modern Orthodoxy and how neo-Chassidus has changed our community and relationship with G-d and Judaism.

45 min. 51 sec.
119 Days Later, Are We Keeping Israel Front and Center?

2 FEB 2024 · Are we still connected to Israel? Over four months since October 7, Jews everywhere are struggling to stay connected to Israel while also living our lives and tending to daily obligations. How do we keep Israel front and center? Rabbi David Block is joined by Sarah Emerson, Shalhevet COO, and Rabbi Ari Schwarzberg, Shalhevet Judaic Faculty, to break down these questions and search for some answers.

37 min. 18 sec.
Antisemitism and Applications: Should We Change Our Approach to College?

21 DIC 2023 · Since October 7, antisemitism has raged across the world — but especially on college campuses. How should that affect Jewish students applying to colleges, and more specifically, Jewish schools preparing them to apply? Rabbi David Block is joined by Sarah Emerson (Chief Operating Officer), Malka Popper (Chief Academic Officer), and Jordan Moss (Director of College Counseling) to break down these questions and search for some answers.

35 min. 29 sec.