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Sunday Schmooze With Rabbi Mendy

Sunday Schmooze With Rabbi Mendy

By Chabad House Jewish Center

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Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 9/3/23 - 17 Elul, 5783

Sunday Schmooze With Rabbi MendySep 03, 2023

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Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 9/3/23 - 17 Elul, 5783

Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 9/3/23 - 17 Elul, 5783

In this episode:

- Opportunity is (still) knocking... Are you gonna answer?

- Rosh Hashana is a mere 13 days away.

- So why do we blow the Shofar?!

- How important is education to a Jew?

That and more, in an hour (or so)!! ;)

Sep 03, 202301:01:26
Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 8/20/23 - 3 Elul, 5783

Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 8/20/23 - 3 Elul, 5783

In this episode:

- Did you meet G-d? I bet you did!

- Those pesty thoughts Keep Knockin' On My Door

- Is it OK to bribe a Judge?!

- Let me tell you what's good or you! :)

That and more, in an hour (or so)!! ;)

Aug 20, 202352:10
Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 8/13/23 - 26 Menachem-Av, 5783

Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 8/13/23 - 26 Menachem-Av, 5783

In this episode:

- Schmooze is going on the road...

- Construction is great as long as it's NIMBY!

- Can you have too much money?

That and more, in an hour (or so)!! ;)


Aug 13, 202359:47
Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 7/30/23 - 12 Menachem-Av, 5783

Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 7/30/23 - 12 Menachem-Av, 5783

In this episode:

- What's the moon got to do with you?!

- Did you ever get blown up? Find out what happend to the 6-year old that got blown up!

That and more, in an hour (or so)!! ;)

Jul 30, 202350:23
Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 7/9/23 - 20 Tammuz, 5783

Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 7/9/23 - 20 Tammuz, 5783

In this episode:

- The three worst words to hear today!

- The Beauty of Youth

- What can we do about Global Warming?

That and more, in an hour (or so)!! ;)

Jul 09, 202352:16
Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 7/2/23 - 13 Tammuz, 5783

Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 7/2/23 - 13 Tammuz, 5783

In this episode:

- Gut Yom Tov - Happy Holidays!

- You didn't go on the Titan (Thanks G-d!) but is there a lessons for you?

- What do you think of the "Jewish name" Haman or Balak?

That and more, in an hour (or so)!! ;)



Lyrics for Rogers Park's song:

Vos Zul Men Zurgen

"Why should we worry"

Vos Vet Zein Morgen

"What will be tomorrow"

Az Der Shenker Vet Duch Burgen

"When the debtor comes to collect"

Es Meg Duch Zein

"It might well be"

Bronfen Uder Vein

"Brandy or Wine

Nemen Mir A Kelishke Arein

"Let's take it into our cups!"

Harninu Goyim..

"One day all the nations of the world will lift us up, those that suffered will be avenged, and those that oppress us will be no more"

Jul 02, 202301:01:06
Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 6/18/23 - 29 Sivan, 5783

Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 6/18/23 - 29 Sivan, 5783

In this episode:

- How it all began... 82 years ago.

- Celabrate and celebrate some more!

- What's love got to do with it.

That and more, in an hour (or so)!! ;)

Jun 18, 202301:08:12
Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 6/11/23 - 22 Sivan, 5783

Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 6/11/23 - 22 Sivan, 5783

In this episode:

- Shake, Shuckle and Roll!

- Thanks! (For whatever...)

- What is the big deal about a birthday anyway?

That and more, in an hour (or so)!! ;)

Jun 11, 202301:08:20
Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 6/4/23 - 15 Sivan, 5783

Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 6/4/23 - 15 Sivan, 5783

In this episode:

- The Kohain and you!

- Shavu'os recap and more...

- Why was yeasterdays torah portion the longest of the year?

That and more, in an hour (or so)!! ;)

Jun 04, 202301:12:01
Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 4/30/23 - 9 Iyar, 5783

Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 4/30/23 - 9 Iyar, 5783

In this episode:

- Is your mother a queen?

- Maimonidies, Rambam and the WWW (whole wide world!)...

- The second Passover?

That and more, in an hour (or so)!! ;)


Apr 30, 202348:58
Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 4/23/23 - 2 Iyar, 5783

Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 4/23/23 - 2 Iyar, 5783

In this episode:

- Is ChatGPT taking over the world?

- Patriots day and the (Jewish) Marathon

- Maimonidies, Rambam and the WWW (whole wide world!)

That and more, in an hour (or so)!! ;)

Apr 23, 202301:05:26
Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 4/16/23 - 25 Nissan, 5783

Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 4/16/23 - 25 Nissan, 5783

In this episode:

- A long overdue update

- The newly discovered sermon

- The New Rebbe-Tehillim tune

That and more, in an hour (or so)!! ;)

Apr 16, 202348:06
Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 2/26/23 - 5 Adar, 5783

Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 2/26/23 - 5 Adar, 5783

In this episode:

- Are you a millianaire?

- We are ONE!

- That and more, in an hour (or so)!! ;)


Feb 26, 202359:10
Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 2/19/23 - 28 Shevat, 5783

Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 2/19/23 - 28 Shevat, 5783

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)!! ;)

Feb 19, 202301:17:22
Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 2/12/23 - 21 Shevat, 5783

Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 2/12/23 - 21 Shevat, 5783

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)!! ;)


Feb 12, 202301:03:26
Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 1/29/23 - 7 Shevat, 5783

Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 1/29/23 - 7 Shevat, 5783

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)!! ;)

Jan 29, 202301:01:21
Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 1/22/23 - 29 Teives, 5783

Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 1/22/23 - 29 Teives, 5783

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)!! ;)

Jan 22, 202301:00:14
Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 1/15/23 - 22 Teives, 5783

Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 1/15/23 - 22 Teives, 5783

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)!! ;)

Jan 15, 202301:05:06
Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 1/8/23 - 15 Teives, 5783

Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 1/8/23 - 15 Teives, 5783

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)!! ;)


Jan 08, 202354:55
Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 1/1/23 - 8 Teiveis, 5783

Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 1/1/23 - 8 Teiveis, 5783

Today we'll discuss:

- Brrr. It WAS freezing!

- Another new year?

- The story of Clint Pulver

That and more, in an hour (or so)!! ;)

Jan 01, 202353:38
Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 12/25/22 - 1 Teiveis, 5783

Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 12/25/22 - 1 Teiveis, 5783

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)!! ;)

Dec 25, 202256:53
Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 12/11/22 - 17 Kisleiv, 5783

Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 12/11/22 - 17 Kisleiv, 5783

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)!! ;)


Dec 11, 202201:01:29
Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 12/04/22 - 10 Kisleiv, 5783

Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 12/04/22 - 10 Kisleiv, 5783

Today we'll discuss:

The World Cup?

Are we a team sport or an individual sport?

That and more, in an hour (or so)!! ;)

Dec 04, 202245:19
Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 11/13/22 - 19 Cheshvan, 5783

Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 11/13/22 - 19 Cheshvan, 5783

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)!! ;)
Nov 13, 202201:00:54
Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 11/06/22 - 12 Cheshvan, 5783

Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 11/06/22 - 12 Cheshvan, 5783

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)!! ;)


Nov 06, 202251:37
Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 10/23/22 - 28 Tishrei, 5783

Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 10/23/22 - 28 Tishrei, 5783

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!! ;)

Oct 23, 202257:22
Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 10/9/22 - 14 Tishrei, 5783

Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 10/9/22 - 14 Tishrei, 5783

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)!! ;)

Oct 09, 202256:18
Sunday Schmooze with Rabbi Mendy - 10/2/22 - 7 Tishrei, 5783

Sunday Schmooze with Rabbi Mendy - 10/2/22 - 7 Tishrei, 5783

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)!! ;)
Oct 02, 202255:05
Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: sept. 18, 2022 - 22 Elul, 5782

Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: sept. 18, 2022 - 22 Elul, 5782

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)!! ;)

Sep 18, 202246:47
Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 9/4/22 - 8 Elul, 5782

Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 9/4/22 - 8 Elul, 5782

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)!! ;)


Sep 04, 202201:02:29
Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 8/28/22 - 1 Elul, 5782

Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 8/28/22 - 1 Elul, 5782

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)!! ;)

Aug 28, 202201:01:33
Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 8/21/22 - 24 Menachem-Av, 5782

Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 8/21/22 - 24 Menachem-Av, 5782

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)!! ;)

Aug 21, 202201:05:55
Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 8/14/22 - 17 Menachem Av, 5782

Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 8/14/22 - 17 Menachem Av, 5782

Today we'll discuss:

  • G-d's apology
  • a "god" for everything
    That and more... Join us!!
Aug 14, 202253:50
Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 7/31/22 - 3 Menachem Av, 5782

Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 7/31/22 - 3 Menachem Av, 5782

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)!! ;)
Jul 31, 202201:03:19
Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 7/17/22 - 18 Tammuz, 5782

Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 7/17/22 - 18 Tammuz, 5782

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)!! ;)
Jul 17, 202258:19
Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 7/10/22 - 11 Tammuz, 5782

Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 7/10/22 - 11 Tammuz, 5782

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!
Jul 10, 202201:02:02
Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 6/26/22 - 27 Sivan, 5782

Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 6/26/22 - 27 Sivan, 5782

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)!!

Jun 26, 202254:24
Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 6/19/22 - 20 Sivan, 5782

Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 6/19/22 - 20 Sivan, 5782

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)!!

Jun 19, 202256:33
Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 6/12/22 - 13 Sivan, 5782

Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 6/12/22 - 13 Sivan, 5782

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)!!

Jun 12, 202201:01:52
Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 5/29/22 - 28 Iyar, 5782

Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 5/29/22 - 28 Iyar, 5782

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)!!

May 29, 202201:02:30
Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 5/15/22 - 14 Iyar, 5782

Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: 5/15/22 - 14 Iyar, 5782

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)!!

May 15, 202201:00:52
Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: May 8, 2022 - 7 Iyar, 5782

Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: May 8, 2022 - 7 Iyar, 5782

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)!!

May 08, 202201:06:32
Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: May 1, 2022 - 30 Nissan, 5782

Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: May 1, 2022 - 30 Nissan, 5782

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)!!

May 01, 202201:04:23
Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: April 10, 2022 - 9 Nissan, 5782

Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: April 10, 2022 - 9 Nissan, 5782

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)!! ;)

Apr 10, 202201:28:09
Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: April 3, 2022 - 2 Nissan, 5782

Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: April 3, 2022 - 2 Nissan, 5782

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)!!

Apr 03, 202255:40
Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: March 27, 2022 - 24 Adar-2, 5782

Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: March 27, 2022 - 24 Adar-2, 5782

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)!! ;)
Mar 27, 202201:03:32
Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: March 20, 2022 - 17 Adar-2, 5782

Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: March 20, 2022 - 17 Adar-2, 5782

Discussing:

- Ukraine update... the good stuff.

- Purim update...

- Passover in 4 weeks

That and more in (under) an hour...  I hope!

Mar 20, 202201:01:58
Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: March 13, 2022 - 10 Adar-2, 5782

Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: March 13, 2022 - 10 Adar-2, 5782

- 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)!! ;)

Mar 13, 202201:02:14
Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: March 6, 2022 - 3 Adar-2, 5782

Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: March 6, 2022 - 3 Adar-2, 5782

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
Mar 06, 202201:07:27
Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: February 27, 2022 - 26 Adar-1, 5782

Sunday Schmooze w/ Rabbi Mendy: February 27, 2022 - 26 Adar-1, 5782

<ul>
<li>Ukraine update</li>
<li>Going back to High School</li>
<li>What does Purim have to do with the sixties?</li>
<li>Purim Project and more<br />
All in an hour (or so)! ;)</li>
</ul>
Feb 27, 202201:14:16