The Kosher Wine Podcast welcomes you to a delightful blend of heritage and flavor, where the ancient meets the avant-garde. Hosted by Dr. Kenneth Friedman and Rabbi Yisroel Bernath, the Kosher Wine Podcast will focus on approachable topics of interest to the modern kosher consumer. Kenny and Yisroel's relaxed and affable approach will be a way for listeners to keep up on the ever-expanding world of kosher wine.
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Thoughts on spirituality, Kabbalah, Jewish thought, Judaism and Relationships. Rabbi Yisroel Bernath is the Senior Rabbi at Rohr Chabad of NDG and the Jewish Chaplain at Concordia University in Montreal, Canada. Cherished for his incredible warmth and non-judgmental personality, this hipster is not your typical rabbi. In 2012, Rabbi Bernath founded the smashing success JMatchmaking International, a network of Jewish dating sites. He has made 104 matches (that he knows of) to date! In additio ...
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Join Netflix Jewish Matchmaker Aleeza Ben Shalom and "The Love Rabbi" Rabbi Yisroel Bernath as they handle the toughest questions about dating and finding your soulmate. Nothing is scripted. These are real questions from people just like you answered by two of the worlds most well known matchmakers.
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You have probably heard about Kabbalah either as a Hollywood phenomenon or something that is beyond the world that we live in. Kabbalah actually has incredible secrets that can transform your daily life. This is your chance to connect to this incredible ancient wisdom and change your life for the better. Cherished for his incredible warmth and non-judgmental personality, this hipster is not your typical rabbi. He is real, raw, unconventional and loved by thousands across the world. Rabbi Ber ...
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Join Rabbi Yisroel Bernath—star of the award-winning documentary Kosher Love—as he dishes out raw, unedited advice on all things love, relationships, and personal growth. Known as "The Love Rabbi" for his uncanny knack of helping singles break through the infamous ‘singles wall,’ Rabbi Bernath has made over 200 successful matches (and counting!). Rabbi Bernath brings wisdom, humour, and authenticity to each episode, recorded live with an audience. Whether you're Jewish or just curious, tune ...
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Two rabbis and a guy discuss the weekly Torah text and life in general. With Rabbi Yisroel Bernath, Rabbi Zvi Hershcovich, and Dan Bensimon.
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Special Lecture: Digging for Light: Carrying the Legacy of Rabbi Zvi Kogan HY"D
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Send us a text In this deeply personal and profound sermon, we confront the unanswerable question of why tragedies befall righteous individuals, using the life and legacy of Rabbi Zvi Kogan HY"D as a source of inspiration. While acknowledging the pain and darkness, we explore the Jewish response: to transform sorrow into an unstoppable commitment t…
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Digging for Light: Carrying the Legacy of Rabbi Zvi Kogan HY"D
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Send us a text In this deeply personal and profound sermon, we confront the unanswerable question of why tragedies befall righteous individuals, using the life and legacy of Rabbi Zvi Kogan HY"D as a source of inspiration. While acknowledging the pain and darkness, we explore the Jewish response: to transform sorrow into an unstoppable commitment t…
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Send us a text Contact Rabbi Bernath via http://www.theloverabbi.com Donate and support Rabbi Bernath’s work http://www.jewishndg.com/donate Sign up for Rabbi Bernath's Relationships Podcast https://anchor.fm/the-love.../episodes/Love-Rabbi-QA-ecpnte Sign up for Rabbi Bernath’s Kabbalah Podcast https://anchor.fm/kabbalahforeveryone Follow Rabbi Ber…
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Send us a text Contact Rabbi Bernath via http://www.theloverabbi.com Donate and support Rabbi Bernath’s work http://www.jewishndg.com/donate Sign up for Rabbi Bernath's Relationships Podcast https://anchor.fm/the-love.../episodes/Love-Rabbi-QA-ecpnte Sign up for Rabbi Bernath’s Kabbalah Podcast https://anchor.fm/kabbalahforeveryone Follow Rabbi Ber…
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Rebroadcast: How to Know If Someone Is Good Marriage Material
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Parshat Toldot: Would our Ancestors Recognize Us?
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Kabbalah for Everyone Lesson 13 | The Animal Soul
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Strangers and Inhabitants: Embracing Our Dual Identity as Jews
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Send us a text This week’s Torah portion illuminates a profound truth about Jewish identity: we are both "inhabitants" and "strangers" in the world. Through Abraham’s insistence on purchasing the Machpelah cave for Sarah’s burial, and Isaac’s search for spirituality in his wife, we learn how to navigate our dual role. While we integrate into societ…
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Episode 18: Amichai Lourie, Winemaker of Israel's Shiloh Winery
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Send us a text In Episode #18, Dr. Kenny Friedman and Rabbi Yisroel Bernath welcome Amichai Lourie, winemaker of Israel's Shiloh Winery since its founding in 2005. Just having opened the new winery and visitor center a month ago, now is the time to visit and support Shiloh Winery and all of the incredible wines of Israel. Listen in as this wide-ran…
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The Eternal Bond: Lessons in Love from the Cave of Machpelah | Parshat Chayei Sara
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Send us a text This week’s Torah portion recounts Abraham’s purchase of the Cave of Machpelah as a burial site for Sarah, a moment steeped in profound symbolism. Juxtaposed with Isaac and Rebecca's love story, the Torah reveals an eternal truth about relationships: true love is not confined to what is seen above the surface. It is rooted in a deepe…
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Holiness in the Ordinary: How Abraham's Hospitality Transformed the Spiritual | Rabbi Bernath's Sermon for Parshat Vayeira
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Send us a text This week's Torah portion, Vayeira, captures the surprising encounter between Abraham and three angelic visitors. Expecting divine revelations, the angels instead find Abraham busy with hospitality — preparing food, fetching water, and overseeing their comfort. They question, “Where is Sarah your wife?” seeking a glimpse of the true …
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Holiness in the Ordinary: How Abraham's Hospitality Transformed the Spiritual | Rabbi Bernath's Sermon for Parshat Vayeira
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Send us a text This week's Torah portion, Vayeira, captures the surprising encounter between Abraham and three angelic visitors. Expecting divine revelations, the angels instead find Abraham busy with hospitality — preparing food, fetching water, and overseeing their comfort. They question, “Where is Sarah your wife?” seeking a glimpse of the true …
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Kabbalah for Everyone Lesson 12 | The Rational Mind
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Abraham, the Palace in Flames, and Judaism’s Call to Action
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Send us a text This week, Rabbi Bernath's sermon delves into the profound moment in this week's Torah portion when G-d calls Abraham to leave everything familiar and embark on a journey that would define not only his own life but the life of humanity. The Midrash’s metaphor of a palace in flames becomes the key image for Abraham's—and ultimately al…
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Abraham, the Palace in Flames, and Judaism’s Call to Action
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Send us a text This week, Rabbi Bernath's sermon delves into the profound moment in this week's Torah portion when G-d calls Abraham to leave everything familiar and embark on a journey that would define not only his own life but the life of humanity. The Midrash’s metaphor of a palace in flames becomes the key image for Abraham's—and ultimately al…
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Send us a text In Episode #17, Dr. Kenny Friedman and Rabbi Yisroel Bernath have a wide-ranging conversation about wines they have recently enjoyed over the Jewish holidays, as well as some recent international wine trends. Kenny brings up the topic of a recent study showing internationally, still red wine sales have fallen dramatically, while sale…
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Send us a text Contact Rabbi Bernath via http://www.theloverabbi.com Donate and support Rabbi Bernath’s work http://www.jewishndg.com/donate Sign up for Rabbi Bernath's Relationships Podcast https://anchor.fm/the-love.../episodes/Love-Rabbi-QA-ecpnte Sign up for Rabbi Bernath’s Kabbalah Podcast https://anchor.fm/kabbalahforeveryone Follow Rabbi Ber…
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Send us a text Contact Rabbi Bernath via http://www.theloverabbi.com Donate and support Rabbi Bernath’s work http://www.jewishndg.com/donate Sign up for Rabbi Bernath's Relationships Podcast https://anchor.fm/the-love.../episodes/Love-Rabbi-QA-ecpnte Sign up for Rabbi Bernath’s Kabbalah Podcast https://anchor.fm/kabbalahforeveryone Follow Rabbi Ber…
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The Unsung Hero: The Ordinary Greatness of Noah
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Send us a text In this sermon, we delve into the story of Noah, exploring why the Talmud's mixed views on his righteousness matter. Noah is often compared unfavorably to figures like Abraham, leading to questions about why the sages seemed to minimize his virtue. However, this nuanced approach reveals Noah as a powerful role model for the everyday …
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The Tower of Babel: Embracing Divine Diversity and Purpose
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Send us a text In the aftermath of the Great Flood, humanity united in the Valley of Shinar to construct the Tower of Babel—a symbol of ambition and defiance. The story reveals three driving philosophies behind the Tower: rebellion against G-d, forced homogeneity, and misguided rationalism. While one idea was burnt away, another buried but recurren…
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The Tower of Babel: Embracing Divine Diversity and Purpose | A Special Lecture for Parshat Noach
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Send us a text In the aftermath of the Great Flood, humanity united in the Valley of Shinar to construct the Tower of Babel—a symbol of ambition and defiance. The story reveals three driving philosophies behind the Tower: rebellion against G-d, forced homogeneity, and misguided rationalism. While one idea was burnt away, another buried but recurren…
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Kabbalah for Everyone Lesson 11 | The Animal & Rational Drive
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Dancing Through Darkness: Unity and Resilience on Simchat Torah
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Send us a text In this poignant story, Rabbi Bernath reflects on the profound significance of Simchat Torah amidst the backdrop of recent tragedies, particularly the events of October 7th. Drawing from historical narratives, including the inspiring actions of Rabbi Frankel in 1942, he emphasizes the enduring Jewish spirit of resilience and solidari…
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The Kabbalah of Sukkot | Four Types of Love
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The Kabbalah of Sukkot | Four Types of Love
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The ‘Even If’ Principle: A New Approach to Life | Rabbi Bernath’s Neilah Sermon 5785 - 2024
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Send us a text As the gates of Yom Kippur draw to a close, Rabbi Bernath calls us to embrace the profound and unwavering strength of the “Even If” mindset—a faith, love, and joy that endure beyond ideal conditions. Drawing on the story of Chananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, who faced the Babylonian furnace with unyielding courage, Rabbi Bernath parall…
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From Division to Unity: A New Generation of Hope | Rabbi Yisroel Bernath’s Kol Nidrei Sermon 5785-2024
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Send us a text This Kol Nidrei sermon reflects on the transformative journey from the days of Golda Meir's tireless efforts to establish the State of Israel to a more personal encounter with Israel’s realities. Rabbi Bernath shares a profound story of unity and resilience—both his own, as a young man in Israel during the Second Intifada, and the co…
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Rabbi Bernath's Five Strategies to Help You Forgive Anyone
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Rabbi Bernath's Five Strategies to Help You Forgive Anyone
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Send us a text The weight of this year has been felt deeply by each of us. The challenges faced and the moments of introspection have led us on a quest for clarity, seeking ways to mend our hearts and those of the people around us. At the crossroads of introspection, we often ask: How do we truly forgive? What lessons are we meant to take forward, …
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The Book of Jonah as a Metaphor for Your Life | A Kabbalah Lecture with Rabbi Yisroel Bernath
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Signs from Above: A Mezuzah, Unity, and Miracles in the Face of Adversity | Rabbi Bernath’s Sermon for the 2nd Day of Rosh Hashana
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Send us a text In this moving sermon, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath reflects on a difficult year marked by ongoing challenges, uncertainty, and moments that tested the resolve of the Jewish people. He explores how G-d communicates with us in times of crisis, often through unexpected messengers. Rabbi Bernath introduces the story of Patricia Heaton, a Holly…
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October 7th | We Will Never Forget | Rabbi Bernath’s Sermon for the 1st Day of Rosh Hashana
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Send us a text In this year’s Rosh Hashanah sermon, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath addresses the profound impact of last October’s events, emphasizing the collective trauma and unity that emerged in the Jewish community. He reflects on how this tragedy forced the Jewish people to confront their shared identity and essence. Despite differences in ideology, l…
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Three Keys to Living Life Fully | Rabbi Bernath's Rosh Hashanah Sermon 2023
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Send us a text So many of you asked me to record my Rosh Hashanah Sermon, well here it is and I hope it inspires and uplifts you. Support the show Got your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.com or http://www.theloverabbi.com Single? You can make a profile on www.JMontreal.com and Rabbi Bernath will help you find t…
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The Privilege of Choice | A Special Pre-Rosh Hashana Kabbalah Class
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Rebroadcast: A Beginners Guide to Rosh Hashanah Prayer and Shofar Sounding
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