Watch For New Segment on Jewish Life Television

After thirty plus years in the rabbinate as a student and teacher of Judaism there are two important things that I have learned. The first thing is that I don’t know everything. The second is to ask for answers. That may not sound too complicated- after all no one knows everything! It is the second point that is a little trickier: sometimes we hesitate to ask questions. The truth is “asking questions” is a very Jewish hobby. The first Jew, Abraham, was always asking questions; in fact he wasn’t even embarrassed to ask God questions! Yes, the history of Judaism is the record of a four thousand year of give and take- questions and answers. Sometimes our questions have been hard to ask. Sometimes we haven’t liked the answers! Four thousand years later we are, like Abraham, asking questions that have no answer at all!

The rabbinic theory of learning depended on the dynamic of real dialogue- sharing questions and answers through which both participants would grow. I would like to invite you to be a part of that age-old dialogue and join me on line and on the air for “Ask the Rabbi.”

“Ask the Rabbi” will be a new addition to JLTV.TV for 2016. Come on line and go to the website to ask me anything about Jewish tradition, culture, or history. You can send your question to “asktherabbi@jltv.tv.” I will answer your question in an email and use your question on a new broadcast feature on JLTV. I will respond to questions on the air throughout the broadcast day on the air. It is a great way to get your questions answered and to share your question with the entire JLTV audience.

As the host of “To Life L’Chaim” (seen on JLTV on Tuesdays at 10:30pm) I am constantly reminded of the many ways by which Jewish life, culture, and religion have touched and inspired so many people, Jewish and non-Jewish. I believe that the more we know the more we will be inspired. That’s why I encourage you to be a partner with me in making Jewish Life Television the central address for entertainment and learning. As a viewer you are the most important part of the equation- that is why you choose to watch “America’s chosen network.” I hope you will also choose to make it the place in which we share our questions and our answers.

Again, contact me at “asktherabbi@jltv.tv.” Ask me a question that has been on your mind and allow me to share the answer with the world-wide audience at Jewish Life Television.

My Interview with Elisabeth Duda

Elisabeth Duda joins me on To Life L'Chaim Tuesday, November 3rd, 10:30pm.

Elisabeth is a Polish born actress who now lives in Paris. She plays the female lead in a must-see new film called Run Boy, Run. It is the true story of how a young Jewish boy evaded the Nazis. It is a powerful story with powerful performances. I was lucky enough to spend some time with Elisabeth while she toured South Florida openings. Join me on the 3rd at 10:30pm for the interview and make sure to see the movie.

Interview With Rabbi Lau, Chief Rabbi of Israel

The link will take you to my interview with Rabbi Lau, former Chief Rabbi of Israel. Rabbi Lau talks about his life as a survivor of the Shoah.

JLTV Special with Alan Dershowitz

When Can I Watch the Interview With Alan Dershowitz? - The Update

Between takes there is always time for a joke. Ooops- I think it might have been a lawyer joke!

Please join me for the one-hour special with Alan Dershowitz on Jewish Life Television. The show will air on the following days- all times are east coast, west coast viewers, subtract three hours.

March 31st- 10pm
April 1st - 1am
April 3rd- 3pm
April 4th- 2pm
April 7th- 5pm
April 8th- 3pm
April 9th- 4pm

Ok, lots of chances- no excuses! Join Professor Dershowitz and me on Jewish Life Television. (In South Florida, Comcast 239, DirecTV 366, Atlantic 167.) All other areas of the country find your local station listing at JLTV.tv

http://youtu.be/j0269QdDeKM


Click the YouTube link above to watch my Interview with Pastor Carlos Ortiz of Christians United For Israel. Remember that To Life LChaim now airs at 10:00 pm EST on Jewish Life TV

Interview With Arnold Eisen of JTS

This Segment will air nationally on Jewish Life TV, June 12th, at 8:00pm. In South Florida see Comcast channel 239, nationally on DirectTV on channel 366. For more station information go to JLTV.tv

Sitting Down With Mr. Food

I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Art Ginsburg, better known to millions of TV viewers as “Mr. Food.” I interviewed Art for the To Life, L’Chaim Show seen nationally on Jewish Life TV Tuesday nights at 8pm on DirectTV channel 366. When I say it was a pleasure I truly mean it! Off camera Art really is Mr. Food- that same happy, smiling personality you see on TV is the same guy you would meet at the grocery store. While many of us have watched him cook up simple but great meals on the air, I wanted to get to know a little of his personal history. Art was born in an observant Jewish home in Troy, New York. His father came from Europe in 1912 and his mother was first generation American. Art’s father was originally a cattle dealer and then a kosher butcher. Art’s face lit up as he told stories about making the rounds to local farmers to buy cattle but always being sure that he and his father would be home before Shabbos. Jewish food and Jewish holidays were always important in their home. Learning from his father Art became a kosher butcher in Troy and later he and his wife opened a kosher catering business. As much as Art enjoyed food he always had another passion- acting and singing. It was his lead role in “Fiddler” that Art credits for his TV career. The owner of a local store saw him starring as Tevya and asked him to do a local commercial for the store. Art showed up as Teyva for the commercial and it became a hit. After that more commercials followed and his first chance to do a cooking spot. That local success became the basis for what has been a forty year career as “Mr. Food.” Today Art is viewed across the country. Art has written over 50 cookbooks and still works at his test kitchen here in Ft. Lauderdale where he records his episodes. Always looking to reinvent himself and keep up with changes, Ginsburg now has a website, MrFood.com. that has one million daily followers. (Check it out for the best free recipes and tips.) Spending some time with Art I learned that he is very proud to be Jewish and has always maintained close ties to the Jewish community. We even spent a little time talking about how his recipes can easily be adapted for a kosher kitchen. Mr. Food is still a man with a mission- to teach people that great cooking can be easy and done with simple ingredients. He noted that this idea of “great, simple meals” is more important than ever because of the busy pace of life today. Interviewing Art was a real joy because he is a truly joyful person. He gave me a piece of advice: If you are lucky enough to love what you do, you never have to go to work. Art Ginsburg is a lucky man because he loves what he does. He is a joy to be with because he still remembers to be grateful to be able to do it! If you would like to see the entire interview go to youtube.com/tolifelchaim.

Enjoy our Passover episode!!