Sunday Schmooze With Rabbi Mendy

In this episode: - Are you a millianaire? - We are ONE! - That and more, in an hour (or so)!! ;)

In this episode: - The 4 M's of Purim - Maccabeets Purim episode - The job of the Rebbetzins/Shluchos - Rabbi YY's inspiring story That and more, in an hour (or so)!! ;)

In this episode: - Story-telling... - Why is a week 7 days? - Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka and the women's conference in NY That and more, in an hour (or so)!! ;)

In this episode: - Jerusalem - What to do! - The answer to (some of) our mental health challenges - 73 years of leadership... what does that mean to you?! That and more, in an hour (or so)!! ;)

Today we'll discuss: - Toadzilla! - AI is pretty smart... but smarter than you? - A little Pharao vs. a Little Moses - How to find your "bashert!" That and more, in an hour (or so)!! ;)

Today we'll discuss: - Heard about the politician who lied? - Is it ok to lie about our own family and friends? - Is it good to be "too Jewish"? - Hello. My name is awesome! That and more, in an hour (or so)!! ;)

Today we'll discuss: Can you come back from the grave? Pain vs. Growth... The story of Dr. Jerome Motto Parenting is easy. No? That and more, in an hour (or so)!! ;)

Today we'll discuss: - Brrr. It WAS freezing! - Another new year? - The story of Clint Pulver That and more, in an hour (or so)!! ;)

Today we'll discuss: How religious are you?! Is Chanukah a "major holiday"?! A Failed Chanukah Party Saves a Life. That and more, in an hour (or so)!! ;)

Today we'll discuss: Who's your grandpa? How to deal with our neighbors overbearing decorations? Happy New Year? That and more, in an hour (or so)!! ;)

Today we'll discuss: The World Cup? Are we a team sport or an individual sport? That and more, in an hour (or so)!! ;)

Today we'll discuss: Meeting ambassadors from around the world. What to do about anti-Semitism. Is there really no point to crying over spilled milk?! That and more, in an hour (or so)!! ;)

Today we'll discuss: - Do you know where you're going right now? - When's a good age to retire? - Hakhel for all... Hakhel for one! That and more, in an hour (or so)!! ;)

Today we'll discuss: - What now?! - If it ain't broke... fix it anyway?! - Time is... money?! - Whys is THIS year different from ALL other years? That and more, in under an hour or so!! ;)

Today we'll discuss: - How to finally find that elusive joy without the oy! - "L'chatchiler Ariber"! - What's the point of the Sukkah? That and more, in an hour (or so)!! ;)

Today we'll discuss: Get a sharpie ready... You zoomed in... When is time to zoom out? BBB Bring Shabbos Back Better than ever! All that in an hour (or so)!! ;)

We'll be discussing: - Can the loooong services during the High Holidays be good for anyone? What about you? - Not just any new year... This one's special All that in an hour (or so)!! ;)

Today we'll discuss: - A royal smile. - New Year resolutions... Right! - What's the deal with prophets? That and more, in an hour (or so)!! ;)

Today we'll discuss: - The seasons of the year... Kabbalisticly - Guilt-free Judaism - Shul dedication in two weeks!!! That and more, in an hour (or so)!! ;)

Today we'll discuss: - Are you a control freak?! - Learn to live a stress-free life! - Rosh Hashana is in 5 weeks!!! That and more, in an hour (or so)!! ;)

Today we'll discuss: G-d's apology a "god" for everything That and more... Join us!!

Today we'll discuss: Judaism is NOT a religion! Do you hate (to) love? Why is it so hard to say my name? That and more, in an hour (or so)!! ;)

Today we'll discuss: What kind of animal are you? Do you ever feel lonely... as a Jew? Today's a fast day... why? That and more, in an hour (or so)!! ;)

Today we'll discuss: "Fake it till you make it!" When is that appropriate? Can a moment change everything? A great story I just heard The star spangled banner... in YIDDISH!

Today we'll discuss: - Do we need a "leap" in order to have faith? - Just Jew it! - A yiddish phrase that's worth adding to our lexicon All that and more, in an hour (or so)!!

Today we'll discuss: - Why is the Menorah a prominent Jewish symbol? - What's a "yarmulka?" (We'll actually get to it this week!) All that and more, in an hour (or so)!!

Today we'll discuss: - What's the most powerful word in the dictionary? - Hard times eventualy lead to hard times... or maybe they don't! - What's a "yarmulka?" - Round off from a previous show: Items found in a Jewish home All that and more, in an hour (or so)!!

Today we'll discuss: - Uvalde and me... - Jerusalem Holiday. - Would you answer the presidents phone call? All that and more, in an hour (or so)!!

Today we'll discuss: - What holiday now? - Do you have this in your Jewish home? - Time Management... Or lack thereof! All that and more, in an hour (or so)!!

Today we'll discuss: - "I love you!" - Do you really? - Holy Guacamole! - In Israel they can do anything,,, All that and more, in an hour (or so)!!

Today we'll discuss: - Pesach recap and monotony... - "L'chatchiler Ariber"... What's that?! - The "Ukrainian Traveler's Prayer". All that and more, in an hour (or so)!!

Today we'll discuss: - Rebbe! Happy 120th birthday! - New "OneMitzvah Campaign"... Because what YOU do, matters! - Some things you may (not) know about the Seder All that and more, in (probably a little more than) an hour (or so)!! ;)

Today we'll discuss: - Shmurah what? - Pesach's in (less than) two weeks - "You didn't know we were coming back?!" All that and more, in an hour (or so)!!

We'll be discussing: Are we done with Purim yet? Passover's just 3 weeks away... Are you ready?! All in an hour (or so)!! ;)

Discussing: - Ukraine update... the good stuff. - Purim update... - Passover in 4 weeks That and more in (under) an hour...  I hope!

- Ukraine updates... the good parts! - Why gift food to people who have food already?! - Does it really make sense to celebrate? - - Why does G-d inconvenience us? All, in an hour (or so)!! ;)

We'll be discussing: More Ukraine updates In times of old many hid their Judaism. What about today, is it cool to be Jewish? I heard we're to expect more snow this year, what's the trick to never slipping on the ice. Purim in the 60's, the Project and more

Ukraine update Going back to High School What does Purim have to do with the sixties? Purim Project and more All in an hour (or so)! ;)

We'll be discussing: - G-d plans, and man does what? - Tell me why I should care! - A Gari/Ginger Moment. - Purim and more All in an hour (or so)!!

We'll be discussing: What's the most important attribute to have?! Purim and more In an hour (or so)!!

Today we'll discuss: - Mushky & Shmulie had a baby girl!! - Who chooses the baby's name? How is it chosen? - The leap month... How does that work?! All that and more, in an hour (or so)!! - Lyrics of: Crown, by: Yoni Z On the roads you roam Trying to find your way back home One to call your own To belong Though in tattered rags Wandering in foreign lands There’s a master plan So take my hand  You’re the son of kings You’re the child of Yosef’s dreams And you were born to royalty and honor You’re the daughter of queens You're queen Esther’s legacy And you were born of dignity and valor  AND THEY CAN NEVER TAKE YOUR CROWN NO THEY CAN NEVER TAKE YOUR CROWN THEY CAN NEVER BRING YOU DOWN NO THEY CAN NEVER TAKE YOUR CROWN NO Cast away those chains And remember your own name Let your star shine bright yeah Don’t be ashamed So come on spread your wings Let that child inside be seen Raise up your voice This is a moment to rejoice Now let me hear you sing You’re the son of kings You’re the child of Yosef’s dreams And you were born to royalty and honor You’re the daughter of queens You're queen Esther’s legacy And you were born of dignity and valor  AND THEY CAN NEVER TAKE YOUR CROWN NO THEY CAN NEVER TAKE YOUR CROWN THEY CAN NEVER BRING YOU DOWN NO THEY CAN NEVER TAKE YOUR CROWN NO! You are princes among men In the service of Hashem It's a bond that never ends no And thank God for that You are princes among men In the service of Hashem It's a love that never ends no And thank God for that 'cause We’re the sons of kings I’m the child of Yosef’s dreams And we were born to royalty and honor Such a beautiful thing Oh you’re the daughter of queens You're queen Esther’s legacy And you were born of dignity and valor  AND THEY CAN NEVER TAKE YOUR CROWN NO THEY CAN NEVER TAKE YOUR CROWN THEY CAN NEVER BRING YOU DOWN NO THEY CAN NEVER TAKE YOUR CROWN THEY CAN NEVER TAKE YOUR CROWN

Today we'll discuss: - Beating swords into plowshares... It's happening now! - No, not yet! - The leap month... How does that work?! All that and more, in an hour (or so)!! - Lyrics of: The Man From Vilna Composed by: Abie Rotenberg. Sung by borthers: Shulem and Yanky Lemmer I met a man last Sunday; he was on his way back home From a wedding in Chicago, and was traveling alone He said he came from Vilna, a survivor I could tell. And I helped him with his suitcase- He could not walk very well. A steward gave us coffee as we settled on the plane. I asked him why he bothers – at his age there'd be no blame. "No simcha is a burden, although I miss my dear late wife". And then he shared with me the story that has changed my view of life. He danced round and round in circles as if the world had done no wrong. From evening until morning, filling up the shul with song. Though we had no sifrei torah to clutch close to our hearts. In their place, we held the future, of a past so torn apart. I remember liberation, joy and fear both intertwined. Where to go, and what to do, and how to leave the pain behind. My heart said "Go to Vilna", dare I pray yet once again, For the chance to find a loved one, or perhaps a childhood friend? It took many months to get there, from the late spring to the fall And as I, many others, close to four hundred in all. And slowly there was healing, darkened souls now mixed with light When someone proudly cried out, Simchas Torah is tonight. We danced round and round in circles as if the world had done no wrong. From evening until morning, filling up the shul with song. Though we had no sifrei torah to clutch close to our hearts. In their place, we held the future, of a past so torn apart. We ran as one towards the shul, our spirits in a trance. We tore apart the barricade, in defiance we would dance. But the scene before our eyes shook us to the core. Scraps of siddur, bullet holes, and bloodstains on the floor. Turning to the eastern wall, we looked on in despair There'd be no scrolls to dance with, the Holy Ark was bare. Then we heard two children crying, a boy and girl who no one knew. We realized no children were among us but those two. We danced round and round in circles as if the world had done no wrong. From evening until morning, filling up the shul with song. Though we had no sifrei torah to gather in our arms. In their place, we held those children. The Jewish people would live on. We danced round and round in circles as if the world had done no wrong. From evening until morning, filling up the shul with song. Though we had no sifrei torah to clutch and hold up high. In their place, we held those children. Am Yisrael Chai. We danced round and round in circles as if the world had done no wrong. From evening until morning, filling up the shul with song. Though we had no sifrei torah to gather in our arms. In their place, we held those children. The Jewish people would live on. Am Yisrael Chai. The Jewish people would live on. The Jewish people will live on.

Today we'll discuss: - Are you an ethical person? Really, Are you?! - Have you ever had a bout of fame? - The Spice and spirit award! All that and more, in an hour (or so)!! - Lyrics of the Neshama'le song: Come with me, little Neshama'leh (little soul) And let me hold you in my hand And we'll fly away, you and I together To a place down on the land Come with me, little Neshama'le Don't shy away Do as you're told There's a little child waiting to be born today You're to be his spark, his soul But dear Malach'l (angel), no! I don't want to go! There is so much much pain and evil Upon the earth below Let me stay here up in heaven where it's safe and I'll be pure Please don't make me go away Can't you see I'm so afraid? Come with me, little Neshama'le It's time you faced your destiny And as we fly beneath the clouds now, I will show you There is so much you can be Yes, dear Malach'l, I can see kedusha (holiness) over there There's someone learning Torah There's another deep in prayer I will stay here if you answer me It's all I need to know You must promise me, my dear friend That I, too, will be like them Come with me, little Neshama'le Oh, it's a task that I must do As I tap you on the lip, you will forget me You're on your own It's up to you Come with me, little Neshama'le And let me hold you in my hand And we'll fly away, you and I together To a place above the land But dear Malach'l, no! I don't want to go! I'm not ready to go with you Where you take me I don't know Let me stay right where I am There's so much more I need to do Please don't make me go away Can't you see I'm so afraid

Today we'll discuss: - How many "Siman Tov" songs do you know? We'll teach a bunch more! - Tu B'shvat - What?! - What is the best way to parent? All that and more, in an hour (or so)!!

Today we'll discuss: - From last week: The Kabbalah of Vaccines - From the Farbrengen: Goo goo, Ga ga - Admiration requires emulation. And more!

Today we'll discuss: - Why I thank YOU! - the superiority of Hebrew... or not! - The Kabbalah of Vaccines. And more!

Today we'll discuss: - Moshe, Maimonides and me! - What's in a name? - Moses is an Egyptian? And more!

Today we'll discuss: - Late-Night-Show's top ten ways to live forever! - Chazak! - Let's have an uncomfortable conversation... about dying! And more!

Today we'll discuss: - You're "booked!" - Is Chutzpah good?! - Happy Birthday Covid! And more!

Today we'll discuss: - Thank G-d? - Triple header. - The rest of Chanukah? And more!

What can Black Friday teach us about business acumen and Chanukah? What is the criteria for a menorah to be "Kosher"? A candle does what a candle does... What?

Today we'll discuss: - Happy New Year! (No, I didn't get my calendars wrong!) - What do YOU think?! - Chanukah Oh Chanukah! And more!

Today we'll discuss: - Is instant gratification really as bad as they make it out to be? - Forget the mask mandate... The Kipa Mandate is back! And more!

Today we'll discuss: - Are you a "yaaleh viyavo announcer?" - Are we finally in the (real) holiday season?! - Sarah said "it's the story of my life"... But is it really? And more!

Today we'll discuss: - G-d makes miracles... Some are really big. What about you, can YOU perform a miracle? - To be or not to be... To sweater or not to sweater... that's the real existential question! - You are lucky... And 8th day has got a brand a new song to remind you. And more!

Today we'll discuss: - Are you a Leader or follower? - What a 4-5 year old can teach us about "being spiritual" - Oseh Shalom And more!

Today we'll discuss: - How to live with the times! - Was Noah a good guy? - What to do when you fell lonely... And more!

Today we'll discuss: - Simcahs Torah's wedding - Sukkos isn't over till (we all) sing!)

Today we'll discuss: - Yom Kippur... Upper or downer? - What is Sukkos? How to take part etc. - A "Falling Sukkah" Song. - An insane story of transformation...

Today we'll discuss: - "Let's talk about now!" - Rosh Hashana Recap... - "Lumir Zich Umkerin, Yiddelach!"... A great yiddish song. - How to join a dinner in the Sukkah and more!

Today we'll discuss: - Afghanistan... the rest of the story! - Ever wonder what's the significance apples and Honey? - Avinu Malkeinu... various versions - Updates and more!

Today we'll discuss: - What do you know about the Baal Shem Tov - What would you do if the king invited you the palace? - Updates and more!

Today we'll discuss: - What rain?! ;) - Is war every good? - What kind of war is always good? - Prepare for the High Holidays and more!

Today's discussion: - G-d will find a way to get you to shul! ;) - Budgeting - What's with the new calendar and more!

Today we'll discuss: - The countdown - Delta variant - With my nose I can smell a rose - What color are your glasses? and more!

Today we'll discuss: - Ice Cream and Hypocrisy - Spoiled wood - Crazy but not dangerous - Colorful notes and more!

Today we'll discuss: - Are children smarter than adults? - How to correct envy. - How to actually DO the things we say we will!

Today we'll discuss: - The default "Jewish Mode." - The song of the soul. - A Bar Mitzvah must include the following... and more!

Today we'll discuss:  - What does the 4th have to do with Judaism? - What's the most important verse in the Torah? I'm sure you know the answer! - Talking Donkeys and now Talking Parchments... What's he talking about?! Plus American songs in YIDDISH! And more!

Today we'll discuss:  - How bad can a breached wall be? - "Wait for it": What are YOU waiting for?  - Go ahead, buy an ugly house! Plus some new acapella "music" and some golden oldies... And more!

Today we'll discuss:  - Father Day: What does your father mean to YOU? - Inspiration: Did you leave a gift for the world? - Celebrate: 12-13 Tammuz - Jew it: Tefillin: The what, how, when & everything else! Plus a bunch of songs in honor of our great fathers... And mo

We'll discuss: - Mezuzah: The what, how, where and more. - Inspiration: When the going gets tough... find yourself! - Celebrate: Completion of the entire (oral) Torah - Jew it: What IS a candle? And more!

Today's discussion: 80 Years of "America is not different". How to deal with worry and anxiety. Should you be asking If or how? Nyet Nyet!

Today's discussion: "Would you like that for here or to go?!" | We inspired the "Kipa Mandate"... Is it better to wait off with that till after the anti-Semitism calms down? | Lessons from the Cicadas who are about to make an appearance. | Should you unpack your suitcase at a hotel?

Today's discussion: First-Hand interview with Josh Stramer from Israel | What to do instead of a mask mandate. | The most important number in Judaism.

Today's discussion: Why was the Torah given on a mountain? Was it so it was "closer to heaven?" | So why should you take a day off school or work next week? | Hear the amazing "Zaidy song"... and more!

Today's discussion: Tragedy and Joy at the same time? | Encroachment, creepy? | Speak, Speak, and speak some more!... and more!

Today's discussion: Second Passover? | Are dogs bad? | Do you have a "birdbrain"... and more!

Today's discussion: Infatuated by British Royalty | What's "Lag B'omer" | Definition of a "good Jew"... and more!

Today's discussion: Passover Recap | What's freedom really mean | Five tried and proven steps to good health... and more!

Today's discussion: It's the Rebbe's birthday... Let's celebrate! | Hear Shmuly's musical composition | The final week before Passover... everything you need to know... and more

Today's discussion: It's Rosh Chodesh. What's that? Plus some of the Halel songs. | How to celebrate the unique Passover this year. | What's your favorite Holiday... and more!

Today's discussion: - We need good news in our lives - What's the deal with all that hand washing - Why is Passover on Saturday night different. and more!

Today's discussion: - Purim recap - Todays still Purim(?)! - G-d's hiding in plain sight! and more!

Today we'll discuss: - A recap of Mushky & Shmulie's wedding - Purim or "poor me". - What is going on around town next Friday and more!

Today we'll talk about: - The month of Joy - The big/small wedding. - ...and more

Today we'll talk about: - Women's power. - Lessons from/for the Superbowl - 22 Shevat, and the Rebbetzin's "party". - Song: We are a miracle... and more

Today we'll talk about: - Stockholm Syndrome - Dwells with us... (see lyrics below) - Circular travels... is good? - Tu Bishvat...and more

Some of today's topics include: - Good Yom Tov! - The inauguration of all inaugurations! - Just Jew it! - What kind of plagues are you dealing with? Songs include: 8th day's brand new: "Rollin'" Ufaratzta: Jazzed up Hu Elokeinu: Now you know it!

Description: - Big Brother - How to deal with the people that just don't get it. - Going for the gold.

Topics to cover: - Who was the "Alter Rebbe?" - You can do it, just stretch a little! - When is gender inconsequential?